Worcester District Medical Society Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Worcester District Medical Society
Every year, our Scholarship Committee convenes to distribute financial scholarships to medical students. The quantity and value of these scholarships fluctuate annually, contingent on the funds raised through donations and fundraising activities.
The selection criteria for scholarship recipients are based on academic performance, financial necessity, and involvement in community service. Please note that scholarship recipients can only receive one award per academic year and a maximum of three awards by graduation.
The WDMS Scholarship Program's mission statement:
Our aim is to alleviate the financial strain of medical school for diverse medical students residing in Central Massachusetts who have shown a dedication to community service. In line with our broader mission, please observe and provide the following:
Qualification Criteria:
- Applicants must be legal residents of Central Massachusetts when applying to medical school
- Applicants must be in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study at an accredited allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) medical school. They should not be on leave, in a gap year, enrolled in a degree program such as an MPH or PHD, or in a fellowship year when the award is disbursed
- Applicants must be full-time students in good academic standing and making satisfactory academic progress
- Applicants must show active participation in community service
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need
- Applicants must submit a fully completed application, which includes:
- Two recommendation letters (to be sent directly to WDMS by the author)
- A personal essay outlining their medical career aspirations and why they believe they deserve the award
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A Medical School Transcript (to be sent directly to WDMS from the student affairs office)