Supporting the next generation of doctors from under-represented backgrounds

The Future Doctors Award, offered by Anya’s Charity (established in 2006) to help break down financial and structural barriers to careers in medicine, provides a fully supported pathway for talented students who may otherwise face obstacles in pursuing medical school.

Working in partnership with The Medic Portal, successful applicants receive a comprehensive package of financial support, expert application guidance, and enrichment opportunities designed to strengthen every stage of their journey to medicine.

Applications must be completed in collaboration with a school or college and submitted by 15th May. To be eligible, you must provide evidence that you were eligible for free school meals (FSM) in the last six years, or were in care as per the pupil premium funding for pupils in England and Wales.

What Do Successful Students Receive?

  • Full Medicine Application Support Package from
    The Medic Portal, including:

    • UCAT Live Course (online or in-person)
    • UCAT Season-Long Course & Question Bank
    • Interview Live Course & Mock Interview
    • Interview Season-Long Course
    • MMI Circuit (live online or in-person)
    • 8 hours of personalised 1:1 tuition (UCAT, personal statement, interviews, and more)
    • Medicine insight modules covering key topics such as ethics, teamwork, and life as a doctor
    • Personal statement review by an experienced consultant
    • Medical student mentoring (Year 12)
    • Final application strategy consultation (Year 13)
  • Additional bursary support from Anya’s Charity, including funding for books, travel, and university visits, to help reduce financial barriers throughout the application process.
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How To Apply

Please fill out this form in collaboration with your school (which needs to complete the supporting statement section), and email to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Anya’s Charity Future Doctors Award Application’.

Eligible students are those resident in the UK and eligible for free school meals (FSM) in the last six years, or who have been in care as per the pupil premium funding for pupils in England and Wales.

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FAQs

Who is eligible?

Those resident in the UK and eligible for free school meals (FSM) in the last six years, or who have been in care as per the pupil premium funding for pupils in England and Wales.

What does the bursary provide?

A full support package with The Medic Portal, as well as further financial support from Anya’s Charity for books, travel, and university visits. The total value of the bursary is approximately £2,000.

What needs to be filled out by the school?

Only the ‘supporting statement’ section, where the school should confirm the student’s eligibility.

Where do I send the form?

Email [email protected] with ‘Anya’s Charity Future Doctors Award Application’ as the subject line.

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