Leadership Scholarship
Now Accepting Applications for 2027 - Deadline January 15, 2027

The ICEP Leadership Scholarship supports residents and early-career emergency physicians in Illinois who are interested in advocacy and leadership development. Scholarship recipients gain opportunities for education, mentorship, legislative engagement, and professional networking through participation in ICEP and national advocacy programs. The award also provides financial assistance to attend the ACEP Leadership and Advocacy Conference, helping future leaders build the skills and connections needed to advance emergency medicine.

Amount: 2 scholarships at $750 each.

Eligibility

• Residents or Early Career Physicians (out of residency five years or less).
• Must be ACEP and ICEP member in good standing.
• Award is limited to individuals who have never attended ICEP Advocacy Day and/or ACEP Leadership & Advocacy Conference.
• Plan to attend ICEP Advocacy Day to be held in Springfield, Illinois (Recommended but not required, Date is TBD)
• ACEP Leadership and Advocacy Conference (LAC) to be held May 10-12 in Washington, DC

Recipients of the scholarship will be asked to write a recap of their experience for the EPIC Newsletter. 

How to Apply

Using the link submit your CV and a letter (2 page max) outlining why are you interested in the scholarship program please include the following:

• Demonstration of Leadership Potiental
• Interest in Advocacy & Legislation
• Supportive commitment to leadership, service and learning to emergency medicine

Submit Your Application