Carolinas

The Spartanburg County Medical Society Scholarship awards a $2500 scholarship to one medical student from Spartanburg County.

Deadline:   usually sometime in March

The financial aid office will send out information regarding this scholarship in January or February. You will need to complete the application and indicate on the application which scholarship(s) you are applying for. Winners will be determined based on financial need and academic merit.

The Walter J. Roberts, Jr., MD Scholarship awards a $500 scholarship to one medical student who is a resident of South Carolina with financial need and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Deadline: usually sometime in March

The financial aid office will send out information regarding this scholarship in January or February.  You will need to complete the application and indicate on the application which scholarship(s) you are applying for. Winners will be determined based on financial need and academic merit.

The Conway Hospital Medical Staff awards a $5,000 scholarship to one medical student from Conway or Horry County.

Deadline: usually sometime in March

The financial aid office will send out information regarding this scholarship in January or February.   You will need to complete the application and indicate on the application which scholarship(s) you are applying for. Winners will be determined based on financial need and academic merit.

The Greenville County Medical Society Alliance awards a $2000 scholarship for a medical school student who grew up in Greenville County attending a South Carolina Medical School.

Deadline:  usually sometime in March

The financial aid office will send out information regarding this scholarship in January or February.   You will need to complete the application and indicate on the application which scholarship(s) you are applying for.  Winners will be determined based on financial need and academic merit.

The Healing Hands Scholarship awards a $2000 scholarship to one medical student from Charleston County attending a South Carolina medical school.

Deadline:  usually sometime in March

The financial aid office will send out information regarding this scholarship in January or February.  You will need to complete the application and indicate on the application which scholarship(s) you are applying for. Winners will be determined based on financial need and academic merit.

The J.W. Darden Scholarship is a cash reward that is presented annually at the Darden Gala in January to outstanding student(s) enrolled in an advanced health degree (Medicine, Advance Practice Nursing, Pharmacy, or Physical Therapy). Criteria for the award are scholarship, activities, character, and the intention to meet the needs of the underserved in the East Alabama area.

Deadline: Usually November                        

Requirements

• All applicants must be rising forth year medical students

• Must be an SMA member
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. allopathic or osteopathic medical school
• Must be permanent residents or citizens of the United States, or have DACA status

Deadline is typically in August

Amount: Varies

Philosophy

To assist in funding the medical education of a student from an Essex South city or town.

Qualifications

• Residency in an Essex South community for at least 5 years prior to college, with a desire to return and practice in this area. These communities are: Beverly, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester, Marblehead, Middleton, Nahant, Peabody, Rockport, Salem, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield and Wenham, Massachusetts.

• Current curriculum vitae, which includes the permanent address, high school with date of graduation, and medical school with expected date of graduation.
• A statement of academic standing from the medical school.
• A letter of recommendation from a district society member, if possible.
• A letter that includes a statement of personal goals.

Scholarships will be awarded at the Annual Meeting of the Essex South District Medical Society (usually in April).

Email Requirements to: Susan Frazier, sfrazier@mms.org

Deadline is January 1st

Amount: Varies

Created to honor a distinguished member of POMA who served in a number of key leadership roles, the scholarships are available to individuals who resided in Western Pennsylvania prior to entering an AOA approved College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Scholarship Qualifications

• Must be a citizen of Pennsylvania and a member of POMA.

• Must be enrolled as a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year osteopathic medical student or a resident at a Pennsylvania affiliated residency program with Osteopathic educators.

Requirements

• A completed application.

• An essay of approximately 500 words as to why you feel you are the best candidate for the scholarship you are applying for. This essay is extremely important.
• A copy of your current curriculum vitae (CA).
• Two letters of recommendation: One to two of which may be from a faculty member of your medical school, a letter from your Program Director is also acceptable.

Amount: Varies

This scholarship is intended to affirm and recognize the efforts of osteopathic students and/or residents who have donated their time and effort as a medical volunteer beyond that which is usually accomplished as a medical student or resident.

Scholarship Qualifications

• Must be a citizen of Pennsylvania and a member of POMA.

• Must be enrolled as a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year osteopathic medical student or a resident at a Pennsylvania affiliated residency program with Osteopathic educators.

Requirements

• A completed application.

• An essay of approximately 500 words as to why you feel you are the best candidate for the scholarship you are applying for. This essay is extremely important.
• A copy of your current curriculum vitae (CA).
• Two letters of recommendation: One to two of which may be from a faculty member of your medical school, a letter from your Program Director is also acceptable.