BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama has selected 27 medical students from four medical schools in Alabama to receive scholarships. As a condition of these scholarships, the recipients agree to practice as primary care or behavioral health physicians in underserved areas of Alabama after graduation.

The schools are Edward Via College of Medicine Auburn campus; University of Alabama at Birmingham; University of South Alabama; and Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.

"I commend these students," said Tim Vines, CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama. "We are grateful for their willingness to provide care to those who live in the underserved areas in our state."