Scholarship Information: This scholarship is for an applicant pursuing a degree in Medicine (MD) or (DO) program. In loving tribute to his beloved wife, the late Lila N. Shetty, Dr. K Narayan Shetty established a philanthropic fund adminsitrered by the Pittsburgh Foundation.

Applicant requirements:

1. You must be currently enrolled or admitted to a United States or Canadian medical University.

2. You must be a BANA member or child of a BANA member in good standing for at least the past two years. For purposes of this specific scholarship, a child is defined as the person being 26 years old or younger.

3. Past winners are NOT allowed to apply.

4. You must apply by July 30, 2025.

Checklist of Items to be submitted:

• Copy of MCAT score

• Undergraduate transcript

• Acceptance letter from the Medical University or a letter from the registrar’s office verifying attendance.

• Personal statement (200-word limit) explaining why the applicant is deserving of the Lila N. Shetty Memorial Scholarship.  The personal statement should include the applicant’s past involvement in BANA and/or future participation or commitment to BANA.

Selection Criteria:  The decision for the award will be based on the following three criteria:

1. 50% will be the MCAT score.

2. 40% the undergraduate GPA.

3. 10% will be based on a personal statement (limit 200 words) about why the applicants is deserving of this scholarship.

Please note that the winner of this scholarship will be notified end of September 2025. It is strongly encouraged but not required for the winner to attend the BANA convention 2026 In Seattle.

Please encourage your children and young adults to apply for these scholarships!