MBF’s Beyond Fellowship

2027 Application

Apply for the 2027 Beyond Fellowship.

For healthcare students exploring how their training, Christian faith, and calling can serve others through medical mission.

Applications Open November 13About the Fellowship

Deadline: January 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

Thank you for your interest in MBF’s Beyond Fellowship.

The fellowship supports healthcare students who want to explore how their healthcare training, Christian faith, and calling can be used to serve others through medical mission.

Medical Benevolence Foundation strengthens Christian healthcare through three connected pillars: Organizational Impact, Clinical Impact, and Spiritual Impact. Through partnerships with local leaders and institutions, MBF helps strengthen healthcare systems, advance excellent medical care, and sustain hope through the love of Jesus.

We seek fellows who demonstrate Christian faith, humility, integrity, respect for local leadership, and a commitment to compassionate care—and who are ready to learn while serving responsibly within their level of training.

MBF provides financial support but does not organize, operate, or supervise the medical mission experience.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for MBF’s Beyond Fellowship, applicants must:

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    Be enrolled in an eligible healthcare training program. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited degree or credential program in medicine, nursing, physician assistant studies, pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or another allied health profession. Students at any stage of their program may apply, provided their proposed responsibilities are appropriate to their training and supported by qualified supervision.

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    Demonstrate Christian faith and alignment with MBF’s mission. Applicants should be able to describe how their faith in Jesus Christ shapes their calling, relationships, and approach to service.

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    Embrace MBF’s biblical principles in their approach to service. Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to participate in Christ’s healing mission through healthcare; respect and support local leaders and institutions; contribute to work that continues beyond their visit; value the connection between excellent care, strong institutions, and spiritual ministry; act with integrity, humility, and consistency; learn from healthcare professionals and communities across cultures; pursue excellence while serving within their level of training; and manage funds, time, and other resources responsibly.

  4. 4

    Participate in an eligible medical mission experience. The experience must be organized by an established sending organization, include defined responsibilities and appropriate supervision, and be approved by MBF for fellowship funding. Applicants may apply while acceptance is pending, but participation must be confirmed before an award is finalized.

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    Complete the experience by August 31, 2027. The experience and return travel must be completed by this date.

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    Commit to responsible and respectful service. Applicants must agree to follow their sending organization’s and host institution’s requirements, respect local leadership, protect patient dignity and confidentiality, and participate only in activities appropriate to their training and authorized role.

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    Provide basic funding information. Applicants must provide an estimated trip cost, disclose other confirmed funding, and explain how they expect to cover any expenses beyond the $3,000 award.

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    Complete application and fellowship requirements. Applicants must submit required materials by the application deadline, provide a non-family reference, and participate in a selection conversation if requested. Selected fellows must complete the required reporting and follow-up activities.

Previous international mission experience is not required.

Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection or funding. Awards are subject to available funds and MBF’s review of the applicant and proposed experience.

Applications Open November 13

Applications for MBF’s 2027 Beyond Fellowship open Friday, November 13, 2026.