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Henrietta Lacks Dunbar Health Sciences Scholarship

This scholarship was developed in 2011 to support a promising graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.

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Article: Honoring Henrietta Lacks, Supporting Dunbar Students

About the Award

Located on Orleans Street, in close proximity to the East Baltimore campus, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School has long been a vibrant part of the Johns Hopkins community. The Henrietta Lacks Dunbar Health Sciences Scholarship totals $40,000 ($10,000/year for up to 4 years) and is awarded annually to a junior of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School who chooses to pursue a career in health or science.

The scholarship selection committee, led by Jamie Seward, is charged with reviewing letters of recommendation, grades, essays and conducting student interviews. 

In addition to the financial assistance, the awardee gains opportunities to explore medicine, including: shadowing a physician, access to the medical stimulation center, participating in college readiness activities and be paired with a mentor. 

By supporting a student of this exemplary Baltimore City Public School in Mrs. Lacks’ name, we hope to educate, motivate, and inspire the next generation of physicians, nurses, scientists, and health science professionals.

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