Sponsored by Daughters of the American Revolution
*Scholarship renews annually in November
Eligibility requirements:
The Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Scholarship is awarded to two students of high scholastic standing and character who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (no pre-med, veterinarian or physician assistant) at an approved, accredited medical school. Renewal is conditional upon maintenance of a GPA of 3.25.
This scholarship is also available to students who have been accepted into or who are pursuing an approved course of study in the field of psychiatric nursing at the graduate level at accredited medical schools, colleges, or universities. There is a preference to females "if equally qualified."
Application requirements:
- All submitted information is either typed or computer generated.
- Statement of 1,000 words or less setting forth your career objectives.
- Most recent copy of your high school transcript or college grades (as applicable). Home schooled students must include transcripts for grade nine through current year.
- All scholarships with a minimum grade point average (GPA) are based on a 4.0 scaled or the equivalent GPA on the scale used by the applicable educational institution.
- Recommendations (at least two but not to exceed four from high school or college now attending). Recommendations should convey your ability, work habits, integrity, character, potential, and volunteer activities.
- List of your extra-curricular activities, honors received, and scholastic achievements (one side of a 8 1/2 inch x 11 inch piece of paper).
- Photocopy of your United States citizenship: birth certificate, naturalization papers, or information page of United States Passport. Cover your photograph. If listed, please blackout social security numbers.
- Information required by specific scholarships such as financial need information; or a letter of your acceptance into special program or transcript stating you are in a special program like nursing or medicine. Refer to specific scholarship links below.