The Maxine Williams Scholarship Fund

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

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, 2025)

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

Celebrate the Scholarship Recipients

Elaine Booker – Hunter Business College, New York

Elaine Booker graduates in November 2024 from Hunter Business School in Medford, New York. She looks forward to a career in which she can make a difference in people’s lives.

As a student, Booker is well-known for her passion for education and “genuine commitment to making a positive impact.” Her program director praises her “exceptional academic performance, leadership qualities, and dedication to her community.”

Shalimar Guillermo – Central Penn College, Pennsylvania

Shalimar Guillermo will graduate in January 2025 from Central Penn College in Summerdale, Pennsylvania. With a longtime dream of working in health care, Guillermo is excited to realize her goal of being on the front line of patients’ clinical experiences. After overcoming challenges and with educational and professional experience spanning multiple countries and diverse roles, Guillermo looks “forward to the opportunity to be there for future patients and their families, offering them hope, compassion, and the assurance that they have a [medical assistant] by their side.”

Her strong work ethic and commitment to education and attention to detail are praised by a professor. A colleague praises her “extraordinary people skills and exceptional empathy for others.”

Monsurat Jimoh – Wake Technical Community College, North Carolina

Monsurat Jimoh will graduate in May 2025 from Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina. Looking forward to continuing education and making a difference, Jimoh plans to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology.

A friend highlights Jimoh’s positive attitude and influence, adding that Jimoh shows kindness and compassion and is always willing to lend a hand. Further, Jimoh’s program director commends her academic achievements and commitment, describing her as a “motivated and driven individual” who will “continue to excel in her endeavors and positively impact the lives of others in her future career endeavors.”

Jackie Pullum – Harford Community College, Maryland

Jaclyn Pullum will graduate in June 2025 from Harford Community College in Bel Air, Maryland. After completing the program, Pullum plans to find a fulfilling career with advancement opportunities. Her motivation comes from her two children.

An educator observes that Pullum excels not only in her studies, where she exhibits eagerness to learn and active participation, but also in working with others. Pullum brings empathy and support to patient interaction and quality communication and collaboration to her peers. A coworker shares that Pullum goes above and beyond, “[taking] it upon herself to ask for more responsibility and [learning] how to be of better service to patients.”

Kenadee Wiegel – Western Technical College, Wisconsin

Kenadee Wiegel will graduate in April 2024 from Wisconsin Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Her goal after graduation is employment at a hospital where she can help “treat patients with the same kindness and caring [she] has demonstrated throughout [her] life.”

As a high school student, Wiegel was known for her involvement in many activities, taking on leadership roles and maintaining balance by also prioritizing academics. Her current program chair similarly praises her ability to learn new skills quickly and work well with other people, stating Wiegel “will be an amazing medical assistant. She has the knowledge base, motivation, and initiative to be a wonderful asset to any health care team.”