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Ernest And Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching
Nomination Period
Award nominations accepted May 1, 2026 - December 15, 2026.
Awards
$62,000 in Cash Awards for Outstanding Texas Science Teachers and Their Schools!
- Grand Prize: $20,000 for one teacher + $5,000 resource grant for the school.
- Distinguished Awards (3): $7,000 each + $3,000 for each school.
- Rookie Award: $5,000 for one teacher (less than 7 years teaching) + $2,000 for the school.
Who's eligible?
Texas full-time public and private school science teachers with at least two years' completed classroom experience.
Teachers must be returning to a Texas classroom during the 2026–27 school year.
All areas of science are welcome.
Application requirements
- Educational history and professional development
- Three letters of support
- Professional essay
- Portfolio
Questions? Email SciTeacherAward@texmed.org.
The TMA Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching are funded by the TMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of TMA, thanks to an endowment established by Dr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Butler of Austin.
Disclaimers
- To uphold the integrity of the program, not all categories may be awarded.
- Cash awards are generally taxable to the full extent permitted by law. Please reach out to your own tax advisor regarding your specific tax questions.
TMASFF NTSP Medical Student Scholarship
Application Period
Scholarship applications accepted June 1, 2026 - September 15, 2026 for first-year medical students.
Scholarship Amount & Eligibility
One $10,000 scholarship is available to qualified first-year medical students in Texas who meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Residents of Tarrant, Johnson, and Parker counties.
- First-year medical students at a Texas medical school (currently enrolled full-time and attending).
- Provide a valid medical student ID number.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Student exhibits financial need.
- Available at all Texas medical schools.
Application Instructions
Eligible applicants are encouraged to:
- Complete the application form.
- Submit verification of enrollment identifying their expected graduation date.
- Submit a 250-word essay summarizing what it means to receive this renewable scholarship and how the funds will be utilized.
Renewal Information
Recipients receiving the scholarship as an MS1 can renew between June 1 - July 15 during the next three consecutive years, as long as the recipient remains actively enrolled full-time in a Texas medical school. Over four years, an individual student may receive a combined total of $40,000.
Funding
This scholarship is funded by the TMASFF North Texas Specialty Physicians (NTSP) Endowment for Medical Student Scholarships.
Past Winners
Questions?
Email: scholarships@texmed.org
Future Physicians Scholarship
Application Period
Scholarship applications are accepted June 22, 2026 - September 20, 2026, for second-year medical students.
Scholarship Amount & Eligibility
One $12,000 scholarship is available at each Texas medical school for qualified incoming second-year medical students. The scholarship is disbursed in three equal annual installments upon reapplication.
- Currently enrolled as a second-year medical student at a Texas medical school (full-time).
- Not participating in a dual degree program.
- U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA recipient.
- Demonstrates unmet financial need.
- Plans to practice medicine in Texas, with preference for underserved areas.
Application Instructions
Eligible second-year medical students must submit a complete online application, including the following:
- Valid student ID number.
- Verification of enrollment letter (including expected graduation date).
- Financial aid award document demonstrating unmet financial need.
- Copy of a current Texas ID card or driver’s license.
- Completed essay and all required uploads.
Awardee Requirements
Recipients must remain enrolled full-time at their Texas medical school and submit a renewal form each year to receive subsequent installments. Continued funding is contingent upon eligibility and available funds. Failure to maintain eligibility, withdraw, transfer, or take a leave of absence will result in forfeiture of remaining scholarship funds.
Funding
The Future Physicians Scholarship is funded by the TMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of TMA.
Past Winners
Pending
Questions?
Email: scholarships@texmed.org
TMASFF 50-Year Club Scholarship
Application Period
Scholarship applications accepted June 1, 2026 - September 15, 2026 for third- and fourth-year Texas medical students.
Scholarship Amount & Eligibility
Three $1,500 scholarships are available to qualified third- and fourth-year Texas medical students who meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be in the third or fourth year of medical school study.
- US Citizen.
- Exhibits unmet financial need and outstanding academic progress in medical school.
- Available at all Texas medical schools.
Application Instructions
Eligible applicants must submit the following:
- Completed application form.
- Current medical school transcript.
- Financial aid award letter.
- Verification of Enrollment (including expected graduation date).
Awardee Requirements
Awardees must submit a headshot and a letter to TMA acknowledging receipt of this award and state how the scholarship will benefit the student.
Funding
This scholarship is funded by donations to the TMASFF 50-Year Club Scholarship Fund.
Past Winners
View the most recent winners
Questions?
Email: scholarships@texmed.org
Investing in the future of medicine
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Process
1. Register
Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.
2. Login
Login to the award with your email and password.
3. Create
Create your online application by clicking at the top right corner of the webpage, where it says "Dashboard" next to your account settings.
4. Save
During the Call for Applications period, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a 
appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the 
icon in the Application Summary section.
5. Submit
On completion, save your Application as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Applications period, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.
If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the Program Administrator
