Our mission is to foster the development of individuals committed to science and research for the physical and mental health of Puerto Ricans. For the past 10 years we have helped more than 1.6K medicine students, researchers, undergraduate, pre-college students and others, in their professional growth through our scholarship program and other donations.
MCAT Scholarship
She is a recipient of the MCAT Scholarship this year and is currently a graduate student of Bachelor in Biology at the UPR in Aguadilla. During her studies, Frances participated in community service visiting nursing and children’s homes to provide companionship and others. During summer 2023, the student also participated in the Future MD Shadowing Program. This experience not only reaffirmed her commitment to pursue a career in medicine, but also allowed her to understand details about empathic care for patients from diverse populations to effectively address health care disparities. Due to the leukemia disease that one of her relatives suffered, Frances now has the desire to transform pain and helplessness into achieving a greater task: educating herself to become a medical doctor.
Science Camp Scholarship
She is a recipient of the Science Camp Scholarship this year and recently began her 12th grade at Castillo Fuerte Church School. During the months of May through August 2024, Angelique participated in the García Rinaldi camp, and in this event she had the great motivation to learn more about the medicine field, find out if she desires to practice this profession for her future and help people. The student confirms that she has had a great interest in studying this field. She is passionate about helping people and wants to find out if she can do this through medical services. Her greatest admiration is her mother who has been a nurse for the last eight years. This is why the student wants to learn more about the medicine field. Angelique comments “there are many ways to help people, but if I can achieve it by providing well-being in health, it would be better.”
Sexual Violence Research Scholarship
He was a recipient of the Sexual Violence Research Scholarship in 2023 and is currently a student at the School of Medicine-San Juan Bautista. His project Experiences of sexual misconduct and violence among residents and medical students in academic healthcare settings in Puerto Rico focuses on “promoting the implementation of new policies that do not put the career, education and reputation of victims at risk, with the purpose of making the medical field a healthier and safer work and learning environment.” David, along with his project team, want to educate their participants “about the actions that can be taken in situations of sexual violence; This in turn safeguards the privacy of the participants and provides appropriate routes of support to those victims who wish to do so.”
Health Research Scholarship
She was a recipient of the Health Research Scholarship in 2023 and is currently a student at Ponce Health Sciences University. Fabiana is working on the project A Neutrophil-Centered Assessment on Inflammation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, which focuses on “exploring the connection between obstructive sleep apnea and the inflammatory response generated by neutrophils, key cells of the immune system.” The main purpose of this project is to “elucidate the role of these cells in apnea and determine how their activity is related to the severity of the disease.” Fabiana and her project colleagues “aspire to discover innovative methods to monitor the disease and propose therapies that mitigate complications linked to obstructive sleep apnea, especially in the patient population in Puerto Rico.”
Health Research Scholarship
He was a recipient of the Health Research Scholarship in 2023 and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in public health, with a focus on the epidemiology field. Erik works on the project Social determinants of mental health among medical students in Puerto Rico: A mixed-methods study. This project “focuses on a cross-sectional study that adopts a mixed methods approach, integrating both quantitative and qualitative components supported by evidence. The methodology has been designed to obtain a holistic understanding of the relationship between the social determinants of health and the mental health symptoms that medical students in Puerto Rico currently face.” This research is expected to offer “significant contributions that influence the development of public health interventions aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of future health professionals on the island.”
Science Camp Scholarship
She is a recipient of the Science Camp Scholarship this year and recently began her 12th grade at the Albizu Campos Specialized School. During the months of June through August 2024, Paula participated in the “Yale Summer Session” camp. In this experience she had the opportunity to meet and have deep conversations with students from different cultures. The student tells how gratifying was “to have had the experience of living on one of the campuses of her dreams, it was a motivating experience to work hard for a dream future.” “With a broader perspective and enriching experiences, Paula is confident that she will be able to continue to contribute significantly to the advancement of medicine. “This internship represents a crucial step in her educational and professional journey, and she is committed to make the most of it to achieve her goals and make a positive difference in the world.”
MD-PHSU Scholarship
The student completed her high school studies at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus and is now a recipient of the MD-PHSU Scholarship this year. “When researching heart attacks in women, the student was able to observe the disparity in their diagnosis and treatment when symptoms deviate from the norm. Research is required to expand knowledge and give each individual the care they need.” That is why Alexandra aspires to a degree in medicine as it is the appropriate way to provide care beyond maternal support. In this degree, the student will be able to enrich her academic aptitude and contribute to health research for the Puerto Rican population. For this goal, the medical school at Ponce Health Sciences University was always her first choice. The MD-PHSU scholarship will serve as a great support for the financial responsibility linked to her career. The student tells us: “The commitment of the Intellectus Foundation provides me with professional motivation, as they demonstrate faith in the student’s potential to improve health in Puerto Rico. As I identify with this mission, it is an honor to have the trust of your foundation in my development as a Puerto Rican doctor.”
Science Camp Scholarship
She is a recipient of the Science Camp Scholarship this year and during the month of May 2024 she completed her 12th grade at the Bernardino Cordero Bernard Vocational School. During the month of July 2024, Jomary participated in the San Lucas Summer Science Internship camp. Here she had the opportunity to “immerse herself in a real hospital environment, where she could closely observe the work of doctors, researchers and other health professionals. The experience not only expanded her knowledge about the medical field, but was also fundamental in defining her professional future.” Jomary gained the first place for the best portfolio. “This recognition not only highlighted her dedication to learning, but also reaffirmed her passion for research and health sciences.” The student has had the big dream of being a nurse and is now pursuing her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Ponce Health Sciences University.
Science Camp Scholarship
She is a recipient of the Science Camp Scholarship this year and in May 2024 she completed her 11th grade at the Secondary School Specialized in Mathematics Sciences and Technologies. During the months of May through August 2024, Karla participated in the Raúl García Rinaldi Foundation Summer Program. Here she had the opportunity to attend talks, visit universities and medical schools. She was able to work on the research project “The Role of Chronic Stress on Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells in the Ovarian Cancer Tumor Microenvironment” together with her mentor Yadiel A. Rivera López, who received a scholarship from Fundación Intellectus in the area of Health Research. Karla was present with several doctors in their work areas, among them she participated in the Spine Center with Dr. Yamil Rivera, observing and getting involved in back surgeries. Karla shares with us: “I would definitely consider participating in the program again in college. Now I am completely sure that I will head into the area of health, and I will be happy doing it.”
MD-Community Scholarship
She is a recipient of the MD-Community Scholarship this year and is currently in her 3rd year of medicine at Ponce Health Sciences University. Angelymar has participated in several community initiatives and activities, among them she has served as a volunteer for the “Verde Culebra” association providing classes to children, impacting their educational growth. During the month of December 2022, the student led the “Alegre Culebra” event along with her medical colleagues, to provide needs and activities that foster joy and learning to local children. During that same month, activities were also organized for children from foster homes. For the student, “volunteering has been the cornerstone of her path in medical training, profoundly shaping her approach to health care and reinforcing her commitment to serve.” Angelymar shares with us: “These activities have prepared me to be a doctor who sees the patient as a whole: mind, body and spirit. They have instilled in me a lifelong commitment to service, ensuring that as I advance in my career, I remain in tune with those less fortunate and motivated by the mission of alleviating suffering and improving quality of life.
Publications Scholarship
He is a recipient of the Publications Scholarship this year and is currently studying his 3rd year of medicine at the Medical Sciences Campus. His project Retinitis Pigmentosa Sine Pigmento in a Patient with a Heterozygous Mutation on the KIF7 Gene: A Case Report was published in the Cureus journal on June 19, 2024, together with our scholarship student Armando Ruiz. Sebastián tells us: “Our article provides a contribution to the field of ophthalmology since mutations in the gene that codes for the KIF7 protein (involved in diseases known as ciliopathies) are usually associated with conditions with autosomal recessive inheritance. However, our patient had a pathogenic heterozygous mutation with involvement of the optic nerve and macula, in addition to presenting nyctalopia and hypertelorism.” This research represents Sebastián’s first work as first author in the field of ophthalmology, which is the field that interests him the most and that he hopes to be able to practice in the future.
Health Research Scholarship
Paola has received 2 Intellectus scholarships during 2023. During the month of June 2023 she received a scholarship to cover her tuition costs in medicine and in November 2023 she was awarded a scholarship, along with his colleague Yousef Majid, to cover expenses of the project Promoting Health Care in Puerto Rico through Multidisciplinary Clinics led by Ponce Health Sciences University Students. This research seeks to provide medical, nursing and psychological services to communities in Puerto Rico that lack health insurance and/or cannot pay for medical care. It will focus on addressing and preventing systemic barriers affecting the population to encourage sustainability in its model. Along with the participation of community groups, the Student-Run Free Clinics (Clínica del Sur) bring together students to provide free medical services to the southern regions of Puerto Rico.
Health Research Scholarship
She was a recipient of the Health Research Scholarship in 2023 and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in genetics. Her project Defining Allelic Variations in High Frequency Among the Puerto Rican Population in Genes Associated with Coronary Heart Diseases focuses on “identifying allelic variations to associate genetic factors that contribute to the high prevalence of coronary heart diseases in Puerto Rico. It is hoped that the findings of this research can help improve early detection, prevention and treatments adapted to the Puerto Rican population. Nicol indicates that “with the assistance of our scholarship, this research will provide knowledge that will allow advances in treatments and thus improve the health of its population.”
Health Research Scholarship
He was a recipient of the Health Research Scholarship in 2023 and is currently pursuing his doctorate in medicine at Ponce Health Sciences University. The project developed by Rafael and his project team, Value-Based Health Care Research Fellowship, focuses on the implementation and optimization of the Value-Based Health Care model in the institution’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery. It shows that value-based healthcare improves patient satisfaction while minimizing the costs of unnecessary treatments. The student understands that applying this new model will alleviate the burden that millions of patients face when seeking high-quality treatment. Rafael “hopes to benefit the health of the people of Puerto Rico by being at the forefront of this new health system in our country, thus applying the concepts learned throughout his research with the support of Fundación Intellectus.”
Publication Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
Medicine Grant
Medicine Grant
Medicine Grant
Medicine Grant
Medicine Grant
MCAT Grant
MCAT Grant
MCAT Grant
Health Research Grant
Health Research Grant
Health Research Grant
Health Research Grant
Health Research Grant
Health Research Grant
Sexual Violence Research Grant
Health Research Grant
Health Research Grant
Health Research Grant
Sexual Violence Research Grant
Sexual Violence Research Grant
Sexual Violence Research Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
PhD-PHSU Grant
PhD-PHSU Grant
PhD-PHSU Grant
PhD-PHSU Grant
PhD-PHSU Grant
PhD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
MD-PHSU Grant
These are the stories of our 2023 scholarship recipients
Our scholarship and donation programs have helped more than 1.6K medical students, researchers, university students, pre-university students and others, to support their professional growth.
Would you like to receive a notification when new scholarship calls are opened?
Write down your information here
This form is currently closed for submissions.
This form is currently closed for submissions.
This form is closed.
>This form is closed
