The Maxine Williams Scholarship Fund provides educational assistance to deserving medical assisting students. 

Photo of Maxine Williams

Maxine Williams was a founder of the American Association of Medical Assistants and its first president. The fund was established in 1959, and is supported entirely by private contributions.

The AAMA, through the Maxine Williams Scholarship Fund, covers administrative costs of the fund as a service to the public and the medical assisting profession.

Apply

You are invited to apply for a scholarship award, which includes a one-year membership in the AAMA. Scholarships are granted based on academic ability and financial need.

To be eligible for the scholarship, meet these requirements:

  • Be currently enrolled in and have completed a minimum of one quarter or semester at a college-level medical assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.
  • Have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  • Complete the Maxine Williams Scholarship Application (due May 15)

 

Donate

Please consider donating to the Maxine Williams scholarship award, which is granted based on academic ability and financial need.

Donate online

Donate by mail: MWS Fund Donation Form

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