Occom, Samson Legacy Award Fund

The Samson Occom Legacy Award Fund for American Indians was established by Faith D. Ottery, BS (‘75), MD (’81), PhD (’89), an enrolled member of the Brothertown Indian Nation in honor of Reverend Samson Occom, a founder of the Brothertown Indian Nation who has the distinction of being the first Native American to publish documents in English and had a deep commitment to education, specifically education of American Indians. The donor wishes to assist medical students with their education. This award will be made annually with preference given to one or more American Indian students, (that term to be interpreted to include members of the Brothertown Indian Nation), who demonstrate a commitment to leadership and academic excellence at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Award
Varies
Deadline
01/13/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please share your tribal affiliation(s) – you can indicate more than one.
  2. Please share organizations, activities, volunteering you have done and/or student leadership roles? You may also upload your CV in lieu of the listing.
  3. Share any research, community-based health projects or programs you have been involved with that has supplemented your training with unique emphasis on American Indian/Alaska Native communities and populations. *If this information is also contained on your resume and you have uploaded it, please type below "see resume". is response but please note that you must either upload your CV or provide a response.
  4. What are your future aspirations as a provider?
  5. Attach a copy of your CV.