Dr. Ameer E. Hassan and Summer Abu Jemeza Hassan Grant

Who Is It For?

Dr. Ameer E. Hassan and Summer Abu Jemeza Hassan Grant

The future of healthcare rests in the hands of those who dare to dream big and serve boldly. The Dr. Ameer E. Hassan and Summer Abu Jemeza Hassan Grant celebrates undergraduate students chasing healthcare careers with grit, vision, and a heart for their communities.

Who’s It For?

The future of healthcare rests in the hands of those who dare to dream big and serve boldly. The Dr. Ameer E. Hassan and Summer Abu Jemeza Hassan Grant celebrates undergraduate students chasing healthcare careers with grit, vision, and a heart for their communities. This competitive award—$5,000 for 1st place, $2,000 for 2nd place, and $1,000 for 3rd place.

What’s the Grant About?

This competitive award—$5,000 for 1st place, $2,000 for 2nd place, and $1,000 for 3rd place—is earned through a standout essay competition, easing the burden of college costs while honoring Dr. Hassan’s groundbreaking work in neurology and his tireless devotion to teaching and stroke care.

What’s the Grant About?

The Dr. Ameer E. Hassan and Summer Abu Jemeza Hassan Grant awards $5,000 to the 1st-place winner, $2,000 to 2nd place, and $1,000 to 3rd place to help cover school costs for undergrads with big potential. Decided by a merit-based essay contest, it’s all about spotlighting your goals, your hustle, and the mark you want to leave on healthcare.

Dr. Ameer Hassan

Dr. Ameer E. Hassan is a powerhouse in neuroendovascular surgery and the current President of the Society of Vascular & Interventional Neurology (SVIN). As a Professor of Neurology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine, he’s all about pushing stroke care forward, mentoring the next wave of doctors, and fighting for fairness in healthcare. His career is a blend of hands-on brilliance, research, and speaking up for better stroke systems.

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