Who Can Apply:
- Megan Mills immigrated to Miami, Florida, from St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, with her mother and younger brother, bringing with her dreams of becoming a physician assistant. Megan was strong and hard-working with a heart of pure gold; she never forgot her humble beginnings and always made sure to celebrate how far she’d come.
- Despite the many obstacles she faced during her journey, Megan never faltered, and she overcame every single challenge with pure grit and determination. She finally achieved her dream of being a gastrointestinal physician assistant in January 2025. Tragically, her life was cut short less than a week after starting her new career.
- Megan was caring, kind, intelligent, humorous, beautiful, and ambitious beyond belief. She was a fighter and a true culinary talent. Her ultimate motive through her achievements was to give back to her mother and close family, who sacrificed and supported her while she pursued her education.
- This scholarship aims to highlight and celebrate women like Megan Mills, who, against all odds, are pursuing their career goals and aspirations in STEM and healthcare.
- Any woman of Caribbean descent who is a first or second-generation college student pursuing a four-year degree in a STEM, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary, or nursing program may apply for this scholarship opportunity if she is an underrepresented minority from a working-class or limited socioeconomic background.
Submission: To apply, tell us about yourself, your Caribbean heritage, how you plan to make a difference through your career, and how you have shown resilience and strength in your lived experiences.
Deadline: October 29, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/megan-mills-scholarship/
