Allen Tittle's Medical Malpractice Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Tittle and Perlmuter
Description
Description: Medical malpractice is a significant public health concern and a leading cause of preventable harm in the United States. Allen Tittle’s Medical Malpractice Awareness Scholarship was established by Tittle & Perlmuter to raise awareness of medical negligence and support students affected by such incidents. The scholarship highlights common malpractice issues, including physician negligence and medication errors, while encouraging patient advocacy and safer healthcare practices. It is intended for incoming or continuing college students who want to promote awareness and pursue their academic goals despite challenges related to medical harm.
- Raises awareness about medical malpractice and patient advocacy
- Supports students affected by medical negligence
- Affiliated with Tittle & Perlmuter law firm
Eligibility
Eligibility: The scholarship is open to U.S. legal residents in the 50 states and the District of Columbia who are high school seniors, current college students, or graduate students enrolled in a two- to five-year postsecondary institution for the Fall 2027 semester. Employees of Tittle & Perlmuter, their immediate family members, and household members are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicants should ensure they meet residency and enrollment requirements before applying.
- U.S. residents in all 50 states and DC are eligible
- Open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students
- Minimum GPA requirement: 3.0 and good academic standing
- Employees, immediate family, and household members of the firm are excluded
Application Requirements
Application Requirements: Applicants must submit a 500–600 word essay answering the prompt about the importance of patient advocacy and, if relevant, describing a personal or observed experience of poor medical care and its lessons. A professional résumé outlining academic and professional experience is required. Applicants must also provide a current transcript; first-year college students, recent transfers, and graduate students may submit unofficial current transcripts together with the most recent official transcript from a prior school. High school applicants must include proof of acceptance to their college or university.
- 500–600 word essay on patient advocacy and, if applicable, a related personal experience
- Professional résumé listing academic and professional experience
- Current transcript (official or acceptable unofficial/previous transcripts as specified)
- High school applicants must provide proof of college acceptance
Award Value
Award Value: The scholarship awards a $1,000 cash prize to one recipient each cycle to assist with tuition and related educational expenses. It is a recurring scholarship intended to be offered annually. The award is paid to the recipient to support their academic progress and raise awareness of medical malpractice issues. Details about disbursement and any conditions will be confirmed with the selected recipient.
- $1,000 award to one recipient
- Recurring scholarship offered each cycle
- Designed to offset tuition and educational expenses
Application Timeline and Submission
Application Timeline: Complete applications must be emailed to [email protected] by the November due date to be considered; late submissions will not be accepted. Applications should use the subject line: Tittle & Perlmuter – 2027 Allen Tittle Medical Malpractice Scholarship Application. The recipient is selected during the month following the application deadline, and applicants will be notified after the selection process is complete. Applicants should allow sufficient time to assemble all required materials and confirm receipt of their submission.
- Email complete applications to [email protected] by the November deadline
- Use the specified subject line for submissions
- Recipients are chosen in the month after the deadline
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered