The AvaCare Medical Scholarship will be awarded to students who are pursuing a degree in the medical field. This scholarship is awarded annually to one submission that tells about an inspiring act of kindness. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or in possession of an Alien Registration Card. They must be high school seniors or enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university; and will pursue or are pursuing a degree in the medical field such as therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition, laboratory science, dentistry, health law, etc. Although all students who meet the criteria are welcome to apply for this scholarship, preference will be given to students with a physical disability. Applicants may choose to complete any of the following projects to tell an inspiring story of kindness: through Writing, Video, or Image, along with a short description. Applicants may be sent through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.