William Alexander Jackson Ross, Sr., M.D. Scholarship

Archived 2019 scholarship announcement. The September 23, 2019 application deadline has passed. The eligibility criteria below are from the original announcement.

William Alexander Jackson Ross, Sr., M.D. was a prominent orthopedic surgeon in the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area. He strongly believed in eliminating healthcare disparities among minorities and was a dedicated member of the Sinkler Miller Association. Dr. Ross passed away in 2007. In his honor and to continue his legacy, his family funded this scholarship to assist residents who are in a surgery training program.

  • Applicants must be Black/African American and from the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area
  • Applicant must be in good standing in an accredited residency surgery program in the country
  • Applicants must plan to pursue their medical career as a physician and live in the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area
  • Applicants must demonstrate a financial need

The original application download is unavailable on this page. Contact PMF for current scholarship information.

Application Deadline

  • Application Deadline: Monday, September 23, 2019

Sponsor Levels

Presenting Sponsors: $25,000

Title Sponsors: $15,000

Champion Sponsors: $10,000

Benefactor Sponsors: $5,000

Individual Title Sponsors: $1,500

Individual Champion Sponsors: $1,000

Table Sponsors: $2,750

Ticket(s): $275, $500 or $1000 each per person (depending on level)

Individual Tickets for students: $275, $500 or $1000 each per person (depending on level)