DETROIT, MI - Dr. Sajad Zalzala, a distinguished physician, entrepreneur, and leader in functional and longevity medicine, has announced the creation of the Dr. Sajad Zalzala Scholarship for Healthcare Professionals. This competitive annual award of $1500 will recognize an exceptional undergraduate student who demonstrates innovative thinking and a commitment to revolutionizing healthcare delivery.
Through an essay-based selection process, the scholarship identifies talented students who embody a progressive, systems-oriented approach to medical care. The initiative draws from Dr. Zalzala's extensive 20-year career focused on transforming healthcare from reactive treatment models to proactive strategies that address underlying health determinants, the aging process, and disease prevention.
Undergraduate students nationwide who are pursuing any healthcare-related academic pathway may apply. The program particularly welcomes candidates who envision a healthcare landscape characterized by preventive care, personalized medicine, and advanced technology integration.
"Meaningful advancement in medical science emerges when we cultivate individuals who refuse to accept current limitations as permanent barriers," stated Dr. Sajad Zalzala. "This scholarship represents our commitment to nurturing the critical thinkers who will challenge conventional practices. We seek candidates who demonstrate sophisticated reasoning about disease prevention, who harness technological innovation to expand healthcare accessibility, and who remain devoted to developing solutions that balance clinical excellence with genuine compassion. Supporting their educational pursuits allows us to cultivate the transformative leadership our healthcare ecosystem desperately requires."
Program Structure and Philosophy
The Dr. Sajad Zalzala Scholarship functions as both a financial resource and an intellectual platform for emerging healthcare visionaries. Candidates must compose a 500-750 word essay addressing a prompt aligned with Dr. Zalzala's fundamental principle: transitioning medical focus from symptom management to addressing underlying health determinants.
The essay challenge requires students to examine one critical "root cause" issue within contemporary healthcare—whether in chronic disease prevention, healthcare accessibility and equity, or digital health implementation—and propose how their intended career trajectory could contribute substantive solutions. This framework encourages sophisticated analytical thinking and comprehensive understanding of systemic healthcare challenges.
"The most transformative healthcare breakthroughs will originate from multidisciplinary innovators—professionals who synthesize clinical expertise with technological proficiency and patient-centered design principles," Dr. Zalzala emphasized. "This essay competition provides insight into how emerging professionals conceptualize these multifaceted challenges, and we anticipate discovering remarkable perspectives."
Application Requirements and Timeline
Eligible candidates must maintain current enrollment as undergraduate students at accredited United States institutions, pursue degree programs leading to healthcare professions, and demonstrate academic excellence with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Submission requirements include the original essay and documentation verifying enrollment status.
Complete application materials must be transmitted electronically to apply@drsajadzalzalascholarship.com no later than September 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time. The scholarship selection committee will announce the recipient by October 15, 2026.
About Dr. Sajad Zalzala
Dr. Sajad Zalzala ("Dr. Z") maintains medical licensure across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As founder of Root Causes Medical Consultants, PLC, he delivers comprehensive functional medicine services and provides strategic guidance to emerging health technology ventures. His previous role as co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of AgelessRx, a groundbreaking longevity-focused telemedicine enterprise, included serving as co-investigator for the influential PEARL aging research trial. His contributions have earned international recognition, including leading his team to victory in the inaugural round of the distinguished XPRIZE Healthspan competition. Dr. Zalzala's professional trajectory reflects an unwavering dedication to expanding access to innovative, patient-focused healthcare models emphasizing longevity science and comprehensive root-cause methodologies.
Additional details regarding the Dr. Sajad Zalzala Scholarship for Healthcare Professionals, including complete eligibility requirements, the official essay prompt, and submission guidelines, are available on the program's official website.
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City: DETROIT
State: Michigan
Country: United States
Website: http://www.drsajadzalzalascholarship.com/
