Dr. Sajad Zalzala Launches Annual Scholarship To Cultivate Future Leaders In Root-Cause Medicine

The $1,500 award aims to support undergraduate students committed to addressing the foundational causes of disease and poor health.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:05am

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The Dr. Sajad Zalzala Scholarship for Healthcare Professionals has announced its annual call for applications, inviting undergraduate students across the United States to compete for a $1,500 award. The scholarship, established by physician and longevity specialist Dr. Sajad Zalzala, seeks to identify and support the next generation of healthcare pioneers who share a commitment to moving beyond symptomatic treatment and addressing the root causes of disease and poor health.

Why it matters

The scholarship reflects Dr. Zalzala's two-decade-long dedication to transforming patient care through a holistic, preventive approach to medicine. By investing in students who are asking deeper questions about why we get sick, the scholarship aims to cultivate the innovative thinking required to build a more proactive and personalized healthcare system.

The details

Applicants must be pursuing a degree that leads to a healthcare profession, such as pre-medicine, nursing, public health, biomedical sciences, or health informatics, and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The core of the application is a 500- to 750-word essay identifying a significant 'root cause' challenge facing modern healthcare and describing the applicant's vision for contributing to a tangible solution.

  • The application deadline is September 15, 2026.
  • The winner will be announced on October 15, 2026.

The players

Dr. Sajad Zalzala

A physician, entrepreneur, and longevity specialist who is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of AgelessRx, a platform dedicated to making evidence-based longevity interventions accessible. He has served as a clinical investigator on landmark research and embodies the integration of clinical practice with innovative healthcare delivery models.

Dr. Sajad Zalzala Scholarship for Healthcare Professionals

An annual scholarship established by Dr. Sajad Zalzala to identify and support the next generation of healthcare pioneers committed to addressing the foundational causes of disease and poor health.

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What they’re saying

“We are at a pivotal moment in medicine where the tools to predict, prevent, and even reverse disease are within reach, yet our systems often remain focused on managing symptoms after they appear. This scholarship is an investment in the students who will challenge that status quo. We want to support those who are asking deeper questions about why we get sick and are committed to building a more proactive and personalized healthcare system.”

— Dr. Sajad Zalzala, Physician, Entrepreneur, and Longevity Specialist

What’s next

The scholarship application deadline is September 15, 2026, and the winner will be announced on October 15, 2026.

The takeaway

This scholarship represents a significant investment in the next generation of healthcare leaders who are committed to moving beyond symptom management and addressing the root causes of disease. By supporting students who are asking deeper questions about health and wellness, the scholarship aims to cultivate the innovative thinking needed to transform the healthcare system.