Scholarships offered through state medical society
The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, with the Pennsylvania Medical Society Alliance, is offering a $3,000 scholarship and multiple $2,500 scholarships to Pennsylvania residents attending an accredited Pennsylvania medical school full-time as a second- or third-year student.
The application period is through Feb. 28.
In addition to completing an application, candidates must submit two reference letters; verification of medical school enrollment on school letterhead; an essay describing the applicant’s vision for the future of Pennsylvania medicine; and be a member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and county medical society (membership is free).
The foundation, with the Scott A. Gunder, MD, DCMS Presidential Scholarship, also is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a Pennsylvania resident attending Penn State College of Medicine as a second-year student.
The application period is through April 15.
In addition to completing an application, candidates must submit two reference letters; verification of medical school enrollment on school letterhead; an essay describing the person or event that most influenced the candidate to become a physician and how the candidate expects to lead others into medicine; and be a member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and county medical society.
Dr. Gunder wanted to establish a scholarship for a deserving medical student. As a clinical assistant professor of medicine, and from his own experience, he knew the commitment it takes to earn a medical degree – and the high cost. Through this scholarship, the memory of the 39-year-old Harrisburg gastroenterologist will continue.
For information about these scholarships, or other scholarship opportunities, visit www.foundationpamedsoc.org. For questions, contact Deborah Monko, student financial services director, at 717-558-7854.