Nathan Deal Scholarship Application

2026 Nathan Deal Scholarship Application

Complete the form below to apply for Mercer University School of Medicine's Nathan Deal Scholarship Program. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Name*
First Last
Preferred Name*
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Primary Email Address*
Alternate Email Address
Cellphone Number*
Date of Acceptance (MM/YYYY)
For recently accepted students
Expected Date of Graduation from MUSM (MM/YYYY)
For enrolled medical students
MUSM Location (current or will attend)
Current Residence*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Permanent Home Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
County of Residence*
Name of High School Attended*
Town, County and State of High School Attended*
Name of College/University Attended (Undergrad)*
Undergraduate Degree & Major*
Example: B.S., Biology
Month & Year Undergraduate Degree Received*
List all cities/counties, states where you have resided since birth. Include dates (MM/YYYY) of residency.*
Example: Tifton, GA (04/1992-07/2010); Athens, GA (08/2010-05/2014); Tifton, GA (05/2014-date)
What city do you consider to be your hometown?*
Speciality of Interest*
Check all that apply
- Family Medicine
- General Internal Medicine
- General Pedicatrics
- Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Psychiatry
- General Surgery
Describe your rural life experiences and desire to reside in a rural Georgia county.*
What are your career plans?*
What are your thoughts on the attributes needed to become a successful rural physician and the role that a physician plays in a rural community?*
Describe any experiences or interest that you may have regarding rural health policy and physician leadership development.*
What attributes do you possess that make you a top candidate for the Nathan Deal Scholarship?*
Service Commitment
By submitting this application, I understand that if I am awarded this scholarship, I will be required to work AND reside in a Georgia county with a population of 50,000 or less, as approved by the School of Medicine, for a minimum of four years.