Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Medicine

Azar Andami (1926–1984) was a pioneering Iranian physician and bacteriologist whose work transformed public health. Best known for developing Iran’s first effective cholera vaccine, her leadership strengthened epidemic response and saved countless lives. At a time when women were rarely welcomed into scientific fields, she broke barriers with brilliance, courage, and service. Her global impact is honored by a crater on Venus bearing her name.

To honor her legacy, HerBridge, an initiative of HerAscend.org, is establishing the Dr. Azar Andami Scholarship to support exceptional undergraduate women in the United States pursuing careers in medicine and STEM.
HerBridge is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit with no salaries and no administrative deductions—100% of every donation goes directly to student support.
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Scholarship Eligibility
The scholarship supports high-achieving undergraduate women who demonstrate:
• Outstanding academic performance
• Clear ambition to attend a top U.S. medical school
• Documented financial need
• Commitment to science, medicine, and service
• U.S. citizenship (required at this time)
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Make an Impact
Your contribution directly empowers brilliant young women to rise, excel, and shape the future of medicine—carrying forward Dr. Andami’s legacy of science in service to humanity.