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Scholarships for Medical Students Medical Scholarships Air Force Health Scholarship Program To selected students who are pursuing a career in Medicine. The Air Force will pay for all tuition, books, and associated fees, plus you will receive a $1,349 per month stipend for the length of the program. You must be a U.S. citizen, meet physical qualifications, and have a competitive GPA and MCAT score. The Air Force offers both 3 and 4 year scholarships. For more information contact: TSgt Christian Mattila Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship This is a program for scholarship support while commissioned in one of the branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen enrolled in medical school. The age requirement may be waived depending on the individual and experience.
A stipend of $1300 per month while not on active duty. A reimbursement for required books, supplies and "single" health care coverage will be provided. In addition, payment of tuition by the Armed Service to the school is made. There is an obligation of one year of service for each year of support, with a minimum of three years service after graduation. For more information contact: Christopher A. Vanfosson Illinois Department of Public Health - Educational Loan Repayment Program Physicians in primary care specialties who agree to practice for a minimum of two years in an under-served area (including state and federally designated areas, facilities and population groups) would be eligible for repayment of student loans of up to $25,000 per year for the first two years of commitment, and if the physician elects to remain in the program, this amount will increase in the third and fourth years. Illinois Department of Public Health - Medical Student Scholarship Program This scholarship pays tuition, mandatory fees, and a $950 monthly living stipend. Recipients repay scholarships by practicing full time, one year for each year of scholarship received as primary care physician in under-served areas of Illinois determined by the Illinois Department of Public Health (see www.illinoishealthpro.org for current areas designated as under-served). A two-year minimum commitment is required. To be eligible, the applicant must be an Illinois resident, demonstrate financial need and be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an allopathic or osteopathic medical school located in Illinois . Preference is given to applicants demonstrating a commitment to the primary care specialties of family practice, general internal medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine/pediatrics, or obstetrics/gynecology. Preference is also shown to applicants with the greatest financial need and with prior experience with medically under-served populations. Time spent in residency or fellowship does not repay any part of the service obligation. The recipient must practice full time, one year for each year of scholarship received. If the service obligation is not met, the scholarship will convert to a loan, with the loan value being three times the amount of the scholarship dollars received. As required by law, recipients of service-based scholarships are required to pay taxes on the entire amount of scholarship proceeds each year. More detailed information about this scholarship and applications are available through the financial aid office, or you contact the Medical Student Scholarship Program, Illinois Department of Public Health, center for Rural Health, 525 West Jefferson Street , 2 nd floor, Springfield , IL 62761 . Telephone: 217-782-1624. To see a current list of practice opportunities in under-served areas of Illinois , visit www.illinoishealthpro.org . John Gyles Education Award This award is for up to $3000 for students in all areas of post-secondary education, a minimum 2.7 GPA is required. Students can receive an application by sending only a stamped*, self-addressed, standard letter size (No. 10) envelope to the following address: John Gyles Education Awards, Attn: The Secretary, PO Box 4808 , 712 Riverside Drive , Fredericton , New Brunswick , Canada E3B 5G4 . *They use international mail service, therefore US postage is acceptable. Joseph Collins Foundation Qualified applicants are those students who demonstrate financial need. Student must be in upper half of class except in most unusual cases. The foundation will consider a demonstrated interest in arts and letters, or other cultural pursuits outside of the field of medicine. Student must intend to consider specializing in neurology, psychiatry, or becoming a general practitioner. Student must demonstrate good moral character. The foundation awards up to $10,000. Funding is awarded yearly and is renewable. Applications may be obtained by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid. Letters of request for nomination will be accepted in January. National Health Service Corps The National Health Service Corps is the part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that recruits health professionals for communities that lack adequate access to primary care services. The scholarship pays for tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment for up to four years of education, in addition to a monthly living stipend. For each year of support, a student must serve one year in a health professional shortage area upon completion of training. Minimum service obligation is two years. For applications contact NHSC Scholarships, 8201 Greensboro Dr. , St. 600, McLean , VA 22102 . Phone: 800-221-9393. Web site: www.bphc.hrsa.gov/nhsc/ Application deadline is early March. National Medical Fellowships Financial support is offered for U.S. citizens who are members of groups that are under-represented in medicine. These include African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans and mainland Puerto Ricans. For additional information contact National Medical Fellowships, Inc., The Need-Based Scholarship Program, 5 Hanover Square, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10004. You may also visit the NMF web site at www.NMF-online.org to find all the important details you need about their programs. You'll find a calendar of deadlines, FAQ, ways to request information and Resources for Applicants. You can also download an NMF application form. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Students must be doing well scholastically. Students must have a financial need. Student must be American Citizens. Award amounts vary with each scholarship. All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Your state scholarship chairman will assist in locating the chapter nearest you. For Information send a stamped self-addressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of your state scholarship chairman and an application for any of the Society's Scholarships. Address your request to: Office of Committees, NSDAR-Scholarships, 1776 D Street, NW , Washington , DC 20006-5303 Because of the high volume of requests they receive, the society will only send the information by return mail in the prepaid envelopes. They do not respond to phone or fax inquiries. Any correspondence regarding scholarships received without the stamped self addressed envelope will be destroyed. The Society offers Medical Scholarships; these awards are in the amount of $5,000 annually for up to four years, with a maximum of $20,000 total. These awards are available only in consecutive four-year increments. For more information visit: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.html Application deadline is mid-April. Orville Redenbacher's Second Start Scholarship Program This program is designed to assist students who have decided to return to college or pursue a degree later in life. Thirty $1,000 scholarships awarded in all fields to students (either full or part-time) 30-years-old or older at the time of application. Application deadline is early May. Applications available from: Orville Redenbacher's Second Start Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 39101 , Chicago , Illinois 60639 Peter V Westhaysen Medical Education Trust Funds are available for full-time student, who are U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents, who have 3.0 GPA or better and demonstrate financial need. (Preference will be given to students who are residents of Lake County , Ind. ) For application materials: Peter V. Westhaysen Medical Education Trust, Calumet National Bank Trust Department, 5231 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320. Application deadline is mid June Piscano Scholars Program This scholarship aids students who are committed to family practice and have demonstrated high levels of scholarship, leadership, character, interpersonal skills and community service. Students who have made a commitment to family practice and who will be entering their junior or senior year in medical school may apply. Applications are available on-line at www.fpleaders.org. Application deadline is late February. REACH Scholarship REACH is pleased to announce the annual “REACH Your Goals” Scholarship Program. This program is designed to assist the growing number of adult learners, who are returning to college. Three (3) to five (5) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. To be eligible for the scholarship program, applicants meet the following criteria: be at least twenty-five years old at the time of application and be enrolled in or admitted to a degree or certificate program at a college or university. Graduate students must have earned the equivalent of a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on 4.0 scale based on the last half of baccalaureate credit hours or based on 12 semester hours or 15 quarter hours of graduate level credit. For more information contact Carolyn Cooney, REACH Scholarship Committee Chair, c/o Fifth Third Bank, 1209 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Chicago IL 60622 phone: 773-227-5296 or visit http://www.reach-chicago.org/ TYLENOL Scholarship Fund The makers of the TYLENOL® Family of Products will award 10 $10,000 scholarships and 150 $1,000 scholarships for higher education to students who demonstrate leadership in community activities and school activities and who intend to major in areas that will lead to careers in health-related fields. Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student in the fall at an accredited institution. This includes those students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate course of study and who have one or more years of school remaining. Information and an application available on-line at http://scholarship.tylenol.com/ Application deadline is late April. USA Funds “Access to Education” Scholarships USA Funds, the nation's leading student-loan guarantor, will award renewable $1,500 scholarships to full-time graduate students with financial need. Applicants must plan to enroll or are enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate coursework or half-time undergraduate coursework at an accredited university. Students must be enrolled for the entire academic year, beginning fall term and continuing through February 1 of the upcoming academic year. Applicants must also have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less, be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens and are not currently in default on any student loans. Applications and additional information are available on the USA Funds web-site at www.u s afunds.org or by faxing an application request with your name and mailing address to 888-546-4107. Application deadline is mid-April. Vietnamese Medical Association of the USA Funds are available for third year medical students who have a strong interest in serving the Vietnamese communities in the US when she/he completes training. (Priority will be given to those who have financial need) The program awards scholarships between $1,000 and $2,000. For application materials: Vietnamese Medical Association of the USA, 6255 University Ave-Suite A-2, San Diego, CA 92115. Phone: (619) 583-0553. Application deadline is mid March. American Association of University Women Downers Grove Branch – Applicants must be a female resident of Downers Grove, Darien , Lisle, Westmont, or Woodridge , Illinois . This fund provides awards of $2000 per year. Applicant must be a mature woman who has returned to higher education after a five-year absence and is enrolled full-time. The applicant must be within two years of completion of Bachelor or Graduate Degree. Applications and further information are available from Downers Grove Area Branch, American Association of University Women, PO Box 9177 , Downers Grove , IL 60515 . Application deadline is late October. American Medical Women's Association (Carroll Birch Award) This award of $500 is presented for the best original research paper written by a student member of the AMWA attending an accredited medical school. The paper may have been previously published. Information may be obtained by contacting Marie Glanz, Director of Special Programs. Send her an email with your name and mailing address mglanz@amwa-doc.org. Application deadline is late September. American Medical Women's Association (Janet Glasgow Essay Award) This award of $1000 is presented to an AMWA student member attending an accredited medical school for the best essay of approximately 1000 words identifying a woman physician who has been a significant mentor and role model. The paper should be of publishable quality and the student should have a personal relationship with the mentor. Information may be obtained by contacting Marie Glanz, Director of Special Programs. Send her an email with your name and mailing address mglanz@amwa-doc.org. Application deadline is late May. American Medical Women's Association (Wilhelm-Frankowski Scholarship) This scholarship of $4000 is awarded to an AMWA student member. Medical students attending an accredited US medical school in their mid-first, second or third year are eligible to apply. Criteria include community service, work, research and participation in women's health issues; participation in AMWA activities; participation in women in medicine or medical student group(s) other than the AMWA. Information and an application may be obtained by contacting Marie Glanz, Director of Special Programs. Send her an email with your name and mailing address mglanz@amwa-doc.org. Application deadline is late April. Greek Women's University Club Applicants must be female and have at least one parent of Greek descent. Applicant must be a US citizen, and are a full-time college student with at least sophomore standing, or a full-time graduate student. Also, applicant must be a permanent resident of Chicago metropolitan area (50-mile radius). Recipients are chosen based on financial need, academic achievement, a written objective and extra-curricular activities. Award amount varies, but the maximum award is $1000. For more information and an application contact: The Greek Women's University Club, Attn: Scholarship Chair, 180 Birch, Park Forest , IL 60466 . Application deadline is mid-October. American Indian Graduate Center Award These fellowships are for Native American Indians who plan to enroll in or who are engaged in graduate or professional study. To be considered for a scholarship, a person must be one-quarter or more of Indian blood from a federally recognized tribe, must have demonstrated the ability to pursue graduate study and must need financial assistance after all other sources of funding have been explored. Awards range from $250 to $10000 for the nine-month academic program. Awards are based on each applicant's unmet financial need as verified by the applicant's college financial aid office. Applications and further information are available from American Indian Graduate Center , 4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 1-B, Albuquerque , New Mexico 87109 . Phone: (505)-881-4584. Website: www.aigc.com Application deadline is early May. Dr. Anthony Bagatelos Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is for students of Greek descent/Greek Orthodox faith with intentions to practice medicine within the nine county areas surrounding the San Francisco Bay area. For more information contact: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 245 Valencia Street , San Francisco , CA 94103 . Hellenic Medical Society of New York Scholarships are available to medical students of Hellenic heritage who have completed their first year, demonstrate high academic and/or financial need. All qualified applicants must request an application by writing to Hellenic Medical Society of New York, 401 East 34 th Street , New York , NY , 10016 . Application deadline is early June. Japanese Medical Society Scholarship Qualified applicants are those students currently enrolled in or accepted at a U.S. medical or nursing school who are of Japanese ancestry. The awards are based on both merit and financial need. The awards range between $1,000 and $2,000 each. For more information contact Shunichi Homma, M.D., Chair, Scholarship Committee, 17 East 89 th Street , New York , New York 10128 . Telephone: 212-305-3068; FAX: 212-305-9049. Application deadline is late February. Jewish Vocational Service Scholarships are available to Jewish students whose legal place of residence is the Chicago area and who are enrolled in an academic program in the helping professions. For further information contact Scholarship Secretary, Jewish Vocational Service, One south Franklin Street , Chicago , IL 60606 . Telephone: 312-357-4521. Application deadline is early March. Knights of Dabrowski-Crusade for Education Students of Polish descent in need of financial aid can apply to the Knights of Dabrowski's Crusade for Education program for help. Scholarships and/or interest-free loans are available on the basis of documented financial need, academic performance and community involvement. Applicants must be U.S. citizens of Polish descent or documented legal aliens of Polish descent who have been residents of the Chicago Metropolitan area for at least 4 years. Applicants also must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be full-time students enrolled at a fully accredited college/university in the U.S. Both undergraduate students (juniors or seniors) and graduate students are eligible. For further information contact: Crusade for Education Program, Knights of Dabrowski, 5723 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646, (773) 792-1800. Contact person: Chet Wajda, (708) 354-0525 National Italian American Foundation Scholarship Awards between $2000-$5000 are for “Italian American” students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Applicants must meet the following criteria: be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education; have a GPA of 3.25 out of a 4.0 scale; be a US resident or permanent resident alien; and for the purpose of the NIAF Scholarship Program--must have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy. For application and more information visit: www.niaf.org/scholarships/index.asp Application deadline is late April. Polish Women's Civic Club, Inc. This program supports educational activities and the personal efforts of Polish American students, male and female, through financial scholarships. To qualify for a scholarship, applicants must (1) be a United States citizen; (2) have at least one parent of Polish heritage; (3) be a Chicago area resident enrolled as a full-time student in their second year or beyond; undergraduate,(4) exhibit definite financial need; and (5) have acceptable grades. Scholarship applications are available by enclosing a self-addressed stamped envelope and writing to: Polish Women's Civic Club, Attn: Eunice Warda, Education Committee Chairman, P.O. Box 684 , Lake Villa , Illinois 60046 . Application deadline is mid-June. Cook County Physician's Association This scholarship is for African American medical students who are currently enrolled in Chicago area medical schools. Applicants must be in good standing academically, demonstrate financial need, be a first, second or third year student, and may not be a previous Cook County Physician Association scholarship recipient. Applicants must also be able to articulate in essay form, why they merit consideration for the scholarship. For more information contact: The Cook County Physicians Association at (312) 409-7138. Application deadline is mid-April. Korean American Scholarship Foundation A student currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program is qualified to apply for the KASF scholarship. The scholarship recipient is selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, school activities, and community services. For more information visit: http://www.kasf.org/ or Dr. Daniel B. Lee-Chair, Scholarship Committee, KASF Midwestern Region, 6344 N. Sheridan #6A, Chicago, IL 60660 Application deadline is late April. National Medical Fellowships Financial support is offered for U.S. citizens who are members of groups that are under-represented in medicine. These include African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans and mainland Puerto Ricans. For additional information contact National Medical Fellowships, Inc., The Need-Based Scholarship Program, 5 Hanover Square, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10004. You may also visit the NMF web site at www.NMF-online.org to find all the important details you need about their programs. You'll find a calendar of deadlines, FAQ, ways to request information and Resources for Applicants. You can also download an NMF application form. Arthur N. Wilson Scholarship This scholarship is for a Medical Student from Southeast Alaska . A single scholarship of $3000 may be awarded annually to a qualified medical student who is a graduate of a high school in Southeast Alaska , is of high moral character, and has consistently earned academic honors. For more information contact: Kathleen MacArthur, AMA Foundation, 515 North State Street , Chicago , Illinois 60610 Phone: 312-464-4218 Application deadline is late January. Baltimore City Medical Society Foundation This scholarship is for students who have been accepted to or attending an accredited medical school in the US , and is a permanent resident of Baltimore City . The awards are based on financial need, academic achievement, and personal qualities. The scholarship is awarded yearly. Although there is no payback provision, students are encouraged to return to practice in Baltimore City following completion of their training. Applications may be obtained by contacting Baltimore City Medical Society Foundation, Inc, 819 Park Avenue , Baltimore , MD 21201 . Phone: 410-625-0022. Application deadline is early June. Community Hospital of Ottawa Foundation This scholarship is for students who are accepted into, or currently enrolled in a hospital-related health care curriculum. Applicant must be a resident of Community Hospital of Ottawa's (CHO) service area, have a GPA of 3.0 or above and must consider working in the CHO service area following completion of degree. Awards are up to $2000. Applications may be obtained by contacting Community Hospital of Ottawa Foundation, 1100 West Norris Drive , Ottawa , IL 61350 . Application deadline is early March.
Connecticut Academy of Family Physicians Dr. Charles Gavin Memorial Scholarship This award is for $5000 over two years assuming satisfactory progress toward the medical degree. Scholarships are available to medical students who are US citizens from the South Suburban area of Metropolitan Chicago, who meet the Foundations economic guidelines based on need and family history, and are accepted at an accredited medical school. Information may be obtained by contacting Dr. Charles E. Gavin Memorial Scholarship Committee, PO Box 368 , Park Forest , IL 60466 DuPage Medical Society Foundation Funding are available to those who are enrolled or have been accepted into a program in a health care field, a resident of DuPage County Illinois, demonstrate financial need and academic ability. The student may reapply yearly for funding. The amount ranges between $250-$1,000. Information can be obtained by contacting DuPage Medical Society Foundation, 498 Hillside Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 -630-85—9603. Application deadline is late April. Good Shepherd Hospital This award is for students who reside in the hospital service area who will be attending school within the State of Illinois and pursuing an education in a health related field. The service area includes the following zip codes: 60010, 60012, 60013, 60014, 60021, 60042, 60047, 60050, 60060, 60067, 60073, 60074, 60084, 60098, 60102, 60110, 60118, 60156 and 60195. The number of scholarships awarded will depend upon the number and qualifications of applicants. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of attitude and desire of the student toward education, leadership, citizenship, and financial need. Information may be obtained by contacting the Volunteer Office at Good Shepherd Hospital , 847-381-0123, ext. 5104. Illinois Hospital Association Scholarship Program This scholarship is for $1000 for Illinois residents enrolled in a hospital-related health care professional curriculum in an accredited institution. Applicants must have at least one academic year left, have at least a 3.5 GPA out of 4 points, and must demonstrate financial need. Information can be obtained by contacting: Scholarship, The Illinois Hospital Research and Educational Foundation, 1151 East Warrenville Road, PO Box 3015 , Naperville , IL 60566 , or 630-276-5498. Application deadline is early April. Illinois Sheriff's Association Scholarship Program The Illinois Sheriff's Association will be awarding scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois . Applicants must be a permanent Illinois resident, attending school at an Illinois University , and must be enrolled as a full-time student. For more information visit: http://www.ilsheriff.org. Application deadline is mid-March. Joanna F Reed Medical Scholarship Scholarships are available to residents of Alabama or northwest Florida , specifically Escambia, Santa Rosa , Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes , Washington , Bay, Jackson , Calhoun, and Gulf Counties . Students must be accepted to or attend a private medical school. The awards will be based on financial need, scholastic ability, motivation, recommendations, character, ability, and promise. Special considerations may be given to applicants who desire to become general practitioners or internists. This scholarship can be renewed yearly. Applications may be obtained by contacting Mr. Dan Britton, Joanna F. Reed Medical Scholarship Trust, c/o First National Bank, P.O. Box 469 , Brewton , Alabama 36427 . Application deadline is mid-May. LaPorte Hospital Foundation (Kepler Award) An award of $10000 is made annually to an outstanding student preparing to be a physician. Students must have been accepted into an accredited medical school. Residents of the La Porte Hospital and Health Services service will be given preference in the selection process. This award is made with the expectation that the recipient will establish a medical practice in the La Porte Regional Health System service area and become a member of the hospital's medical staff. The requirement is one year of practice in return for each award received. This scholarship is renewable for a second year. (The La Porte Regional Health System service area includes: La Porte County ; southern Berrien County , Michigan ; St. Joseph County communities of New Carlisle and Walkerton; and northern Starke County ) For more information contact LaPorte Hospital Foundation, LaPorte Regional Health System, PO Box 250 , La Porte , IN 46352-0250 . Or visit www.laportehealth.org . Application deadline is early April. LaSalle County Medical Society Special Scholarship Fund Junior Medical students who are, or were at the time of admission to medical school, residents of LaSalle County , IL , may apply for this award. It is not need based on no restrictions on its use are stipulated. For further information contact Janet Jakupcak, M.D., Special Education Committee, LaSalle County Medical Society, 525 Union Street , Marseilles , IL 61341 . Application deadline is early January. Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program Serve in federally designated health professional shortage, and medically underserved areas in the state of Hawaii . Must be a native Hawaiian/part Hawaiian, US citizen; enrolled in an accredited health professionals training program. (This includes medicine with a specialty in a primary health care field--MD, Registered Nurse with a specialty in Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwifery, or Public Health Nursing --BSN, MSN , AND. Amount of award is full tuition, educational expenses, monthly stipend for living expenses, health insurance and travel. For more information contact L. Sita Nissanka, Dr. PH, Director, Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program , 1850 Hakuakane Street , Building E , Honolulu , HI 96817-1830 ,PHONE: (808) 842-8562 Application deadline is mid-March. Nesbit Medical Student Foundation Grants are awarded to medical students who are Illinois residents with financial need. Preference is given to women and residents or former residents of DeKalb County , IL , especially those who tend to enter family practice in either DeKalb Country or any other county in Illinois with a population less than 50,000. The program awards scholarships up to $2,000. For further information contact the Nesbit Medical Student Foundation, c/o Trust Department, National Bank and Trust Company of Sycamore, 230 West State Street , Sycamore , IL 60178 . Application deadline is early April Nevada State Medical Association (grant-in-aid) This grant is for Nevada residents working toward an M.D. or D.O. degree at an accredited U.S. medical school. Amount of award varies. For more information contact Nevada State Medical Association, 3660 Baker Lane, Suite 101 , Reno , Nevada 89509 , PHONE: (702)-825-6788 . Application deadline is mid-July. Ruth G White PEO Scholarship Fund Applicant must be female and a California resident, attending medical school in California or attending school out of California , but maintaining California residency. Applications are sent only upon written request of a prospective applicant. Applicant must have completed first year of study. The program awards scholarships up to $2,500, depending on interest accrued. For application information contact: Marilyn M. VanDonge, Chairman--Ruth G. White P.E.O. Scholarship Fund Committee, 406 E. Valerio Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Application deadline is mid-February. Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society The William E. Dochterman Medical Student Scholarship Fund was originally made possible through surplus funds from services donated by local physicians participating in the Sabin Oral Polio Vaccine Clinics sponsored by the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society in 1963. Applicants must have graduated from a high school in El Dorado, Sacramento or Yolo counties, but do not have to be a current resident of these counties to apply. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited American medical school on a full-time basis. Applications are evaluated primarily on the basis of financial need and academic achievement. Financial data will be analyzed according to family/student resources and household size. Applications and more information can be obtained by visiting http://www.sedms.org/ Application deadline is early July. Thomas Brown McClelland Trust Student must be a permanent resident of Dade County , Florida and must show outstanding promise in the study of medicine but lack of financial means to complete his/her education. Students must be available for a personal interview at a mutually agreeable time in Miami . For more information contact Reinhard Motte, M.D. Student Selection Committee, 269 Giralda Avenue, Suite 302, Coral Gables, Fl 33134 Application deadline is early February. Windham County Medical Association Applicant must be enrolled in a U.S. Medical School and reside in Windham County Connecticut. For more information contact: Scholarship Committee, Windham County Medical Association, P.O. Box 30 , Bloomfield , Connecticut 02006-0030 Application deadline is mid-April. Wisconsin Physician Loan Assistance Program This loan repayment program in Wisconsin was established to assist rural and central city communities in recruiting and retaining primary care health professionals. This is accomplished by helping those who wish to locate in these areas repay loans accrued during their professional education. The Wisconsin Department of Commerce, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health, operates this program for health professionals of various disciplines: primary care physicians, obstetricians, and psychiatrists. Maximum Award is $50,000 with a Service Obligation of 3 years Annual Repayment: Year 1 - 40% of the principal or $20,000(Whichever is less)-- Year 2 - 40% of the principal or $20,000(Whichever is less)-- Year 3 - 20% of the principal or $10,000(Whichever is less). For additional information or to obtain an application, please contact: M. Jane Thomas, Rural Health Specialist, Division of Community Development Wisconsin Department of Commerce, 201 West Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 7970, Madison, Wisconsin 53707 or visit: http://www.worh.org/orh_docs/prog_hcplap.html |
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