High School
The Loretta S Davis High School Camp Discovery Scholarship
Established by The DermElevate Scholarship Initiative in Honor of Dr. Loretta S. Davis, MD
About Dr. Loretta S. Davis
The Loretta S Davis High School Camp Discovery Scholarship was established to honor the distinguished career and lasting impact of Dr. Loretta Davis, an esteemed dermatologist, educator, and mentor. This scholarship is awarded annually to a high school student with an interest in medicine—especially dermatology—who is selected to attend Camp Discovery or another early enrichment experience aimed at nurturing future leaders in health care.
Dr. Davis currently serves as Chair of the Department of Dermatology at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, where she has been a transformative figure in medical education and patient care since joining the faculty in 1992. A graduate of Miami University and The Ohio State College of Medicine, she completed residencies in both internal medicine and dermatology and is board-certified in both specialties. Her clinical interests include autoimmune skin diseases, complex medical dermatology, and the skin manifestations of systemic disease.
An award-winning educator, Dr. Davis serves as Dermatology Residency Program Director and mentor to countless students pursuing careers in dermatology. Her accolades include the AAD Patient Care Hero Award, multiple Exemplary Teaching Awards, and recognition as a Castle Connolly Exceptional Woman in Medicine. With over 130 publications, she is also a respected voice in academic dermatology and a sought-after speaker and consultant.
Through this scholarship, The DermElevate Scholarship Initiative proudly honors Dr. Davis’s enduring commitment to education, mentorship, and advancing the field of dermatology. The award supports students who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, compassion, and a passion for health care, by helping to remove financial barriers to formative early experiences.
By investing in the next generation, we continue Dr. Davis’s legacy—lifting others through knowledge, leadership, and service in dermatology and beyond.
High School Specific Questions/Edits:
Add Parent/Caregiver signature/approval for application
Edit to current high school contact information/address, enrollment status, current GPA, anticipated HS graduation date; remove college inquiries
Remove college transcript, edit HS to “Current Academic Transcript”; ACT/SAT score if taken, professional headshot (or one clearly upper chest and above, front facing to camera with full face in shot)
Edit question to also include “what do you hope to do after high school?”
Edit financial need to “ACT, SAT, summer programs, etc.”
Add authorization/signature to use story and headshot for future website materials to promote our student alumni and showcase how grant funders contribute to their education
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Scholarship Specific Questions:
What scholarly or academic camps or experiences are you hoping to pursue using this grant?
Post-Scholarship Use Questions:
What scholarly or academic camps or experiences did you use this grant towards?
How did this grant allow you to pursue your interest in medicine? What did you learn?
Please write a brief thank-you note describing what you did with the grant, what you learned, and anything else you want our donators to know!