SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

CARL ADKINS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship provides for West Virginia residents who are enrolled at WVU in the School of Medicine. Preference will be given to residents of McDowell County, West Virginia. Recipients shall demonstrate academic promise and financial need. Recipients shall be determined by the School of Medicine in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid.

AMA FOUNDATION SCHOLARS AWARD
Scholarship is awarded through the School of Medicine to one or more students, based on financial need and/or academic excellence.  Must file the FAFSA by March 1.

AMA FOUNDATION'S HEALTH LITERACY PROJECT SCHOLARSHIPS
The American Medical Association Foundation offers scholarships for medical students:  Jerry L. Pettits Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship of $2500, awarded to a 3rd or 4th year medical student with a demonstrated interest and involvement in the communication of science.  Johnson F. Hammond, MD Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship of $3000, awarded to a medical student of high moral character and outstanding academic achievement with a demonstrated interest and involvement in medical journalism.  Arthur N. Wilson, MD, Memorial Scholarship of $3000, is 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.  Application deadline for all three scholarships is February 15.  For more information or to apply, please call (312)464-4200 or visit www.amafoundation.org.

AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR AGING RESEARCH (AFAR)
Since 1981, AFAR has provided nearly $80 million to more than 2,000 new investigators and students.  To learn more about the grants and scholarships that AFAR has to offer, visit their web site at www.afar.org/grants.html, or call (212) 703-9977.

AMERICAN MEDICAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION (AMWA)
AMWA offers a number of student benefits to women medical students.  Included in these are the Community Service Scholarship, Research Paper Award, Mentoring Award, Bed and Breakfast Program, Overseas Grants, and Reproductive Health Initiative.  To qualify, you must be a member of the AMWA.  For additional information, visit their website at www.amwa-doc.org.  Contact person for this program is Marie Glanaz (703) 838-0500 (ext.3305) or email: mglanz@amwa-doc.org.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY MINORITY MEDICAL STUDENT AWARD PROGRAM
This award program provides funding to medical students to allow them to complete a summer research experience and to attend the ASH annual meeting. The MMSAP is an 8-12 week summer research experience for minority students in their first or second year of medical school. The benefits of the MMSAP include a $5,000 stipend and two mentors to help guide them through their experience. You can contact Elisa Shea, ASH Awards Manager at eshea@hematology.org or by phone at (202)776-0544 or visit their website at http://www.hematology.org/education/awards/mmsap.cfm

AIR FORCE HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This year the Air Force is offering more than 200 scholarships for physicians through the Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program. The scholarship pays for all tuition, books, most fees, and gives students a monthly stipend while they attend the medical school of their choice. For more information, please contact Cleon Peoples at (304) 599-9240, cleon.peoples@rs.af.mil or stop by the Air Force recruiting office located at 1231-D Pineview Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505. Brochures are available in the financial aid office.

LAUREN M. ARMISTEAD, MD MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarships provides for non-West Virginia residents who are enrolled in the School of Medicine. Scholarship recipients shall demonstrate financial need and a passion for the humanistic side of medicine. A student who is a recipient one year is eligible for consideration in any other year as long as good academic and professional standing is maintained. Each scholarship award shall not exceed tuition and fees per recipient. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

LAUREN M. ARMISTEAD, MD CHARLESTON MEDICAL STUDENT AWARD
This award is for fourth year medical students at the Charleston Division of the WVU School of Medicine. Recipients shall exemplify excellence in academic achievement, interpersonal communication, love of medicine, and the ability to experience a full life outside of medicine. Each student award shall not exceed $250.00 and shall be determined annually based on available funds.

ARMED FORCES HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (AFHPSP)
If you are in medical school, the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program can provide tuition assistance for up to four years. This includes all required fees, expenses, books, and equipment. Also included is a monthly allowance of at least $1,900. The Naval School of Health Sciences website offers additional information regarding this scholarship.  Navy's AFHPSP website: http://mmpte.med.navy.mil Contact your Navy Officer Recruiting Representative HM1 Rich Weinmann (1-800-742-2972) or or8_pitt@cnrc.navy.mil)..

JAMES H. ASHWORTH SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to a student with financial need. To apply for this scholarship you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1. 

DR. F.L. BLAIR SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to medical students who demonstrate financial need. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

JOHN P & ELEANOR L BRICK MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to a child of an educator.  Student must have graduated from a WV high school and be regularly enrolled as a graduate student in the School of Medicine. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

TIMOTHY A. AND CHRISTINE D. BROWN MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarship recipients shall be regularly enrolled medical students who demonstrate financial need and hold academic promise as determined by appropriate officials of the WVU School of Medicine. Students may receive the scholarship each year they are regularly enrolled so long as the above conditions are met. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

RAYMOND L. & BILLIE KATHLEEN BROWN JR MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarship recipients shall be regularly enrolled medical students who demonstrate financial need and hold academic promise. First consideration shall be given to students from McDowell County, West Virginia, and second preference to students from West Virginia. Students may receive the scholarship each year they are regularly enrolled so long as the above conditions are met.

DR. & MRS. HUGH CARR SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to students with financial need. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

J & J CAVENDER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to a WV resident student in School of Medicine.  Student must show financial need and academic promise. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - DR. FRANCIS ANTHONY BENEVENTI SCHOLARSHIP
The Dr. Francis Anthony Beneventi Medical Scholarship is a preferred amount up to $5000 awarded to students who have been accepted into or who are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (no pre-med) at an approved, accredited medical school, college or university.

The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.25. The scholarship is not automatically renewable; however, recipients may reapply for consideration each year for up to four consecutive years. Deadline: April 15th. Applications are available by sending a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope to obtain the name and address of your state scholarship chairman and an application. Address your request to: Committee Services Office, Att: Scholarships, 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303. All requests must be done by mail. Any scholarship requests received without the self-addressed, stamped envelope will be discarded.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - IRENE AND DAISY MACGREGOR SCHOLARSHIP
A $5,000 Scholarship awarded for up to four years to 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) at an approved, accredited medical school. It is also available to students who have been accepted into or who are pursuing an approved course of study in psychiatric nursing, graduate level, at medical schools, colleges or universities. There is a preference to females "if equally qualified." Deadline: April 15. Applications are available by sending a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope to obtain the name and address of your state scholarship chairman and an application. Address your request to: Committee Services Office, Attn: Scholarships, 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303. All requests must be done by return mail. Any scholarship requests received without the self-addressed, stamped envelope will be discarded.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - ALICE W. ROOKE SCHOLARSHIP
A $5,000 Scholarship awarded for up to four years to students who have been accepted into or who are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (pre-med does not qualify) at approved medical school, college or university. Deadline: April 15. Applications are available by sending a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope to obtain the name and address of your state scholarship chairman and an application. Address your request to: Committee Services Office, Attn: Scholarships, 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303. All requests must be done by return mail. Any scholarship requests received without the self-addressed, stamped envelope will be discarded.

DORIS & ERWIN CHILLAG MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to a needy student with academic promise who will serve on a rural rotation. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

CLASS OF 1978 MEMORIAL MEDICAL STUDENT BOOK SCHOLARSHIP
This endowment shall provide funds for the purchase of textbooks or educational supplies for doctor of medicine students enrolled at WVU in the School of Medicine.  Recipients shall demonstrate academic promise and financial need.  A student who is a recipient one year is eligible for consideration in any other year.  Recipients shall use the award for college textbooks or other educational supplies determined by the appropriate officials in the School of Medicine.  Must file the FAFSA by March 1.

JOSEPH COLLINS SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded by the Joseph Collins Foundation to a student with academic promise who has an interest in neurology, psychiatry or general practice. Student is nominated for the scholarship by School of Medicine officials. Deadline for application submission to the Foundation is March 1. 

GEORGE & ETHEL CURRY MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarship awarded to a graduate student in the School of Medicine preparing for a career in the field of medicine.  Student must be in good standing and show high academic promise. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

ROBERTA AND JOSEPH CZARSTY ENDOWMENT FUND
The scholarship/loan requires that applicants have an interest in family medicine and be currently enrolled in an AMA accredited medical school.  An applicant who completes a family practice residency will have this loan canceled.  Students from Connecticut who have a desire to enter family medicine, demonstrates financial need, academic excellence, extracurricular interests and community service, will be strongly considered.  Additional information and application is available online.  Application deadline is June 1.

ROBERT D'ALESSANDRI MEDICAL FUND
Scholarship awarded to a medical student with financial need and academic promise. Preference given to minority/under-represented students who completed the HSTA, HSS or HCOP program. Must complete the FAFSA by March 1.

CLARE & PAMELA EDMAN MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship provides for medical student enrolled in the WVU School of Medicine. Recipients shall demonstrate academic promise and financial need. A student who is a recipient one year is eligible for consideration in any other year. The School of Medicine will award this scholarship in conjunction with the HSC Office of Financial Aid.

EDUCATIONAL SEED FOR PHYSICIANS, INC.
Scholarship/loan program of $2500 each year during medical school and is awarded on the basis of financial need and the individual's commitment to family practice for a five year period in WV following post graduate training status.  Obligation to repay is canceled through five years of service in family practice in WV.  Information and applications are available from the WV State Medical Association, 4307 MacCorkle Ave., SE, Charleston, WV  25364. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE (FAME)
The link provided to the FAME web-site will take you to the brochure Destination Medical School which describes the programs available through the Finance Authority of Main to assist Maine Resident students return to Maine to practice medicine. http://www.famemaine.com/education/publications.asp#StudentsandFamilies

BETTY FORD CENTER SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS
This scholarship is offered to medical students wishing to gain greater understanding and insight into addictive diseases and the recovery process.  This program is a 5-day commitment in which you will participate in either inpatient, day treatment or family placements.  For additional information and an application, contact the Financial Aid Office at (304) 293-3706, or visit the Betty Ford Center Website.  Application and material deadline is March 15.

THE FOUNDATION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MEDICAL SOCIETY
The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society is pleased to announce the  Myrtle Siegfried, MD and Michael Vigilante, MD Scholarship Fund.  A one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to a qualified applicant entering his/her first year of medical school.  Applicants must be a resident of Lehigh, Berks, or Northampton County in Pennsylvania.  Application deadline is September 30.  To request an application, contact the Foundation at (717) 558-7852 or visit them online

FRANK FRANKENBERGER FUND
Fund used for medical students who have an emergency need that impairs their ability to graduate.  Preference is given to seniors. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

ARTHUR & JAMES GABRIEL MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to a WV resident student in the School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need and academic achievement. If recipient does not complete medical education, the amount shall be repaid but without interest. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

GANDEE-MASSEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarship awarded to WV resident in the School of Medicine. Preference will be given to students in central and southern West Virginia. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

DR'S. GREGORY & REBECCA GIBBONS SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship is awarded to a WV Resident with financial need and academic promise. Preference given to students enrolled in the School of Medicine's MD degree program. Must file the FAFSA.

GREATER BRIDGEPORT AREA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship is made available through the activity of the Dr. Alfred Kornblut Scholarship Fund.  The recipient should preferably be from the Greater Bridgeport area, the State of Connecticut or New England, in that order. Contact the Financial Aid Office for an application.

HESSIE & FLORINE HAMPTON MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarship awarded to a student in the School of Medicine who is the son or daughter of a coal miner. Preference is given to students who are Mingo, Logan, Mercer or McDowell county residents. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Program authorized by the West Virginia Legislature in 1995.  It provides scholarship incentive for students to complete their training in primary care and to practice in underserved, rural areas of the state.  Program is funded by state appropriation. 
ELIGIBILITY: Fourth year medical students at a West Virginia School of Medicine or Osteopathy who are entering primary care internships or residency programs in West Virginia. 

Although in-state residency is not a requirement, awarding preference will be given to West Virginia residents. 

BENEFITS: $20,000 scholarship award.  Awards are made by the Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences, University System of West Virginia, based on recommendations of an advisory panel. 

OBLIGATION: The student must sign a contract to practice in an underserved area of the state (Health Professional Shortage Area or other area designated as underserved by the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health) for a minimum two years upon completion of training.  The student may request approval to serve two years service obligation concurrently with another state service obligation, such as loan forgiveness under the WV Board of Trustees Medical Student Loan Program.  The penalty for not fulfilling the service obligation is repayment of the scholarship with interest.  For more information, contact:  Alicia Tyler,  State College & University System of West Virginia, 1018 Kanawha Blvd., East, Suite 1100, Charleston, WV  25301.  Telephone (304) 558-0530 

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP
To provide scholarships for doctor of medicine students who are children of WVU School of Medicine doctor of medicine alumni enrolled at WVU School of Medicine. Selection shall be based on merit and recipient must be in good academic and professional standing. If there is no recipient available who meets the criteria of being a child of a WVU School of Medicine doctor or medicine alumni, another doctor of medicine student, based on merit and good academic and professional standing may receive the scholarship. A student who is a recipient one year is eligible for consideration in any other year. Scholarships shall be awarded in the name of WVU School of Medicine Alumni.

RAYMOND A. & BARBARA B. HINERMAN MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Provides scholarships for medical students who are WV residents from Hancock County.  If there are no students from Hancock County, students from Brooke County, then Ohio County, then greater WV may receive the scholarship in that order respectively.  Student must show financial need and academic merit.  A student may receive this scholarship more than one year.  Must complete the FAFSA by March 1.

JOHN & JEAN HOLT SCHOLARSHIP
The recipients of this scholarship shall be regularly enrolled second, third and/or fourth year students in the School of Medicine and shall be graduates of a high school located in West Virginia. Recipients shall demonstrate need and shall be determined by the School of Medicine and the Office of Financial Aid.

DAVID F. HOTT SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to WV resident student in School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need and academic ability.  If recipient does not complete medical education, the amount shall be repaid without interest. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

HYGEIA FACILITIES FOUNDATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIP
Tuition and supply expenses, as well as a monthly stipend, are provided in exchange for services primarily in family practice and internal medicine for a specific West Virginia locale.  For application information contact:  Hygeia Facilities Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 217, Whitesville, WV  25209. 

JAPANESE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA, INC
Scholarship being offered to medical, nursing and dental students who are of Japanese ancestry.  Awards of $1500 to $2500 each will be presented to qualified students based on evaluation of individual merit and need determined by the scholarship committee of the program.  Applications can be downloaded at jmsa.org/scholarship application forms.html You may also e-mail Dr. Anzai at info@jmsa.org if you have any questions regarding this scholarship.

TOM AND JANE JONES MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Recipient shall demonstrate academic promise and financial need. This scholarship will be awarded annually and is renewable.

ALFRED KORNBLUT, MD MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to one or more medical students. Recipients shall demonstrate need for financial assistance and hold academic promise as determined by appropriate officials of the WVU School of Medicine. Students may receive the scholarship each year they are regularly enrolled, so long as the preceding conditions are met. Preference is to be given initially to matriculants who are residents of the state of Connecticut; secondarily to those from the New England states (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island), followed by residents of other states and then residents of WV. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

DAVID PAUL LEE, MD MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to regularly enrolled medical students who demonstrate academic promise and financial need.  May be eligible for consideration for more than one year.  Must file the FAFSA by March 1.

WILLIAM EARL LEY SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to WV resident in the School of Medicine. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

LYCOMING COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a full-time medical student who is a resident of Lycoming County in the state of PA.  Preference is give to first-year students.  Applications are accepted until Sept. 30th.  Contact the Foundation at (717) 558-7854 or studentservices-foundation@pamedsoc.org for additional information and application.

DR A. ROBERT MARKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
To qualify for this scholarship you must: 1) be pursuing a medical degree at West Virginia School of Medicine; 2) intend to practice medicine in the State of West Virginia; 3) have graduated from a Harrison County High School or be a resident of Harrison County; and 4) not be the child, stepchild, or grandchild of a present or former Clarksburg League for Service Member either living of deceased. Information and applications for this scholarship can be obtained by contacting Dolores Yoke at WYK Associates, Inc., 205 Washington Ave., Clarksburg, WV 26301, or by phone at (304) 624-6326.

MCGINN MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Provides tuition and fee scholarships for medical students enrolled at the WVU School of Medicine.  First consideration shall be given to WV residents demonstrating financial need.  Preference shall also be given for the same student beginning with the first year of medical school enrollment and continuing through graduation, given that continuing eligibility for scholarship support is maintained as determined by the School of Medicine's Scholarship Committee.  Must file the FAFSA by March 1.

MEDICALVIBE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
The MedicalVibe Educational Scholarship Fund will provide $1,000 towards a student's education in any health care related field to be used for tuition, books, or living expenses (room and board) at any technical school, college or university. MedicalVibe users' eligibility criteria include education history, academic achievement and professional successes. Upon FREE registration for the website, the students must complete the application questions on the Scholarship link and upload directly via the website portal. Please visit http://www.medicalvibe.com/V2 to register. To apply for the scholarship, please visit http://www.medicalvibe.com/V2/news/-medicalvibe-scholarship- or simply click the link on the MedicalVibe homepage. Funds are distributed contingent on acceptance or matriculation in a school with a degree or qualification in a health care field. An offical letter must be supplied from the respective school noting acceptance to a school or being in good standing at a program. Letters must be scanned and sent to scholarships@medicalvibe.com Students must complete the application questions directly on the word document and sent to scholarships@medicalvibe.com or one can simply upload directly vis website protal. Deadline is April 1.

VIRGINIA TONEY MCSURLEY ENDOWMENT FUND
Scholarship awarded to worthy students studying medicine at West Virginia University. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

MEDICAL SCHOOL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to medical students. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

MONONGALIA COUNTY MEDICAL ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship will be used to provide tuition assistance for medical students from West Virginia and/or to provide assistance for the purchase of books or other educational materials.

MOUNTAINEER MENTOR SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded by the School of Medicine based on need and/or merit.

DAVID Z. MORGAN STUDENT ASSISTANCE BOOK SCHOLARSHIP
This endowment shall provide funds for the purchase of educational supplies for regularly enrolled medical students in the WVU School of Medicine.  Recipients shall demonstrate academic promise and financial need.

RAYMOND & SUE ANN MORGAN MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship provides funds for medical students who demonstrate need and leadership ability as determined by the Dean of the School of Medicine.

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Scholarships are limited and may vary in value.  Students may receive a maximum award that could include a stipend of approximately $800 monthly along with the annual payment of tuition and fees, books and other educational expenses.  In return for each year of support, scholarship recipients agree to serve one year in the U.S. Public Health Service Corps.  The minimum service obligation is two years.  The service obligation is currently fulfilled as salaried PHS Commissioned Officers in federal directed patient care components of the Public Health Service such as:  1)  the Indian Health Service, 2)  the Bureau of Medical Services’ hospitals and clinics and the health care facilities of the Bureau of Prisons and U.S. Coast Guard, and 3)  the National Health Service Corp (NHSC).  Participants employed by the NHSC may serve in non-commissioned Federal Civil Service status at comparable rates of pay.  Placement of scholarship recipients will be at critical health manpower shortage sites unfilled by regular PHS recruitment efforts.  (West Virginia has a number of such shortage areas.)  Component and location preferences are solicited at the time of employment.  For applications, contact:  National Health Service Corp Schlp. Program, RM 7-27 Parklawn Bldg., 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD  20857.  Telephone: 1-800-638-0824

EDWARD AND JEAN NOWICKI O'HARA MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship provides scholarship support to a doctor of medicine student or students who received their undergraduate degree from West Virginia Wesleyan or doctor of medicine students who are residents of Lewis County, WV. Scholarship amount will be determined by the HSC Office of Financial Aid and the School of Medicine Office of Student Services.  

RURAL HOSPITAL RESIDENCY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Eighteen rural hospitals in West Virginia currently offer scholarships to physicians in residency training, in exchange for a commitment to practice in the community served by the hospital upon completion of training.  Generally, scholarships of $10,000 each year are offered for each year of practice in the community.  If the service obligation is not met, the physician must repay the scholarship with interest.  For more information, contact:  Jill McDaniel, West Virginia Hospital Association, 100 Association Drive, Charleston, WV  25311.  Telephone: (304) 344-9744 

NATIONAL MEDICAL FELLOWSHIP, INC. (NMF)
The (NMF) is the only nationwide private organization providing financial assistance to minority students attending medical school.  For application/information contact: National Medical Fellowship Inc., Suite 1820, 250 West 57th Street, New York,   NY  10107. 

PARKERSBURG AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
(S. William and Martha R. Goff Educational Scholarships)
The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, a non-profit charitable foundation located in Parkersburg, WV, announces the availability of scholarships for students entering or presently attending an accredited medical school.  To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must have attended a high school in Wood County for at least two years.  Scholarships may be renewed for up to three additional years, provided the recipient's academic performance is above average.  For additional information and application to apply, contact the Financial Aid Office at (304) 293-3706.  The completed  application must be received at the foundation by April 1.

RITA K PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to WV residents (undergraduate or graduate student) preparing for a career in medicine.  Recipient must show financial need and academic promise. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

PHILIPPINE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF WV SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to West Virginia resident who demonstrates financial need.  Preference given to students with Philippine descent. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

PISACANO SCHOLARS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Scholarships are being offered to students who will enter their fourth year in medical school in the fall of  2009, and who will be commited to family practice.  Applicants are judged on leadership qualities, ability, academic performance, character, interpersonal skills, integrity, communication skills and involvement in serving others.  Applications can be downloaded at www.fpleaders.org.  Application deadline has been extended to March 2, 2009.

CLAUDE & STAZIE M. RADER SCHOLARSHIP
Non-endowed scholarship for a West Virginia resident who demonstrates need for financial assistance, academic promise and an interest in remaining in WV as a family practitioner. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

CHARLES E REIR, JR MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to School of Medicine students who show financial need and academic promise. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

DONALD R. ROBERTS MD SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to a regularly enrolled graduate student at WVU preparing for a career in primary health care and  planning to practice in a rural area of West Virginia.  Recipient must demonstrate financial need, high academic promise and have graduated from a WV high school with preference given to Barbour, Nicholas, Pendelton, Pocahontas, Randolph, Tucker or Webster counties. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS (SDS)
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students are available to students who demonstrate "exceptional financial need".  These scholarships provide payment of tuition, fees and other reasonable educational costs (subject to fund availability).  Parental information required, regardless of dependency status. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DEAN'S ANNUAL FUND
This annual scholarship is for medical students based on merit or need.

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CLARK K. SLEETH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship provides assistance for students enrolled as a medical student in the School of Medicine. Recipients shall be West Virginia residents who remain in good academic and professional standing, giving preference to those with financial need. Recipients shall be determined by the WVU School of Medicine Scholarship Committee and the HSC Financial Aid Office.

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP
Recipients of this scholarship shall be a child of a WVU School of Medicine doctor or medicine alumni. If there is no recipient identified another doctor of medicine student, based on merit and good academic and professional standing, may receive the scholarship. A student who is a recipient one year is eligible for consideration in any other year.

TERRY AND FRANCES SEELINGER SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1989 to assist second, third and fourth year medical students.  Awards are made to WV residents who have "demonstrated entrepreneurial instincts and abilities and strong academic promise as demonstrated through past performance".  Award may be renewed however renewal is not automatic.  A committee will be appointed by the Dean of the School of Medicine to make the scholarship selection.  Three awards of $4000 each will be made annually. Contact the Financial Aid Office for an application.

SENIOR COSTEP PROGRAM
Program offered by the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) to assist students in return for an agreement to work for the PHS after graduation. As an active PHS Officer during the senior year, students will receive pay and allowances of approximately $2300 per month. In return, the student agrees to work for the PHS for twice the time sponsored. Interested students should call (301)594-2919. December 31^st is the application deadline for the following academic year.

MARY SUSAN SHAFFER MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarship awarded to a WV resident who has financial need, academic performance and good character. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

RICHARD SIBLEY SURGICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Recipients of this scholarship shall be third or fourth year medical students who show exceptional promise with a strong interest in specializing in orthopedic surgery. A student who is a recipient one year is eligible for consideration in any other year as determined by the School of Medicine.

DR. VICTOR SKAFF SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to a medical student. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

KIMBERLY L. SKAFF & PAUL A. SKAFF II SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarship awarded to one or more regularly enrolled medical students who are deemed to be financially disadvantaged. Recipients shall demonstrate  need for financial assistance and  hold academic promise as determined by appropriate officials of the WVU School of Medicine. Must complete FAFSA by March 1. 

EDWARD & NORMA JEAN SKRINER SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to students in the School of Medicine. Student must be WV resident and show financial need and academic promise. Undergraduate student may be awarded if student wants to pursue career in medicine. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

CLARK K. & NELLIE SLEETH MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to regularly enrolled student in good standing and who shows academic promise. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

SOUTHERN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Provides $1500 to be allocated among one to three deserving third-year medical students.  This honor is designed to recognize the outstanding performance of physicians-in-training.  Students are nominated for the scholarship by School of Medicine officials.

H. DALE SPONAUGLE, M.D. CLASS OF 1959 SCHOLARSHIP
Provides scholarships for residents of West Virginia with first preference going to students from Pendleton county. Recipients shall demonstrate academic promise and financial need. A student who is a recipient one year is eligible for consideration in any other year. Scholarship will be awarded by the School of Medicine in conjunction with the Office of Financial Aid.

IMELDA DEEGAN STEVENSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarship awarded to a "non-traditional" female medical student. Student must be a West Virginia resident. Must complete FAFSA by March 1. 

DR. REZIN D. STOUT SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship is available to medical students who are graduates of high schools in Barbour and Taylor Counties of WV. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

STUDENT SCHOLARS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND STROKE
The Scientific councils of the American Heart Association are pleased to offer student scholars a stipend to study cardiovascular diseases and stroke.  Students eligible for application include those in medicine or students in a masters or equivalent program (nursing, public heath, nutrition and other allied health disciplines).  For application forms and further information, contact: Autumn Allan, of the American Heart Assoc., by phone at (214)706-1181, by email at autumna@heart.org or on the web at  www.americanheart.org/.

PEGGY PRESTON TIERNEY SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships available to full-time medical students from Greenbrier, Harrison and Lewis counties. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

DRS. YVONNE AND LINDA THORNTON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This scholarship awards one $1,000 scholarship to a deserving woman of color who is either a descendent of an American slave or of Native American heritage who has been been accepted into medical school or is a student in their first year with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The deadline is March 31. To find out how to prepare your application and more details contact Robyn at robyn@aroomfullofsisters.com or by going to http://aroomfullofsisters.com and clicking on the scholarship link on the left side of the page.

DR C CARL TULLY & MARGARET TULLY SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to a graduate student in the School of Medicine preparing for a career in medicine.  The student must have a child or children, be regularly enrolled, and show financial need and high academic promise. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

WEIR FOUNDATION
Scholarship awarded to a disadvantaged minority student in the School of Medicine. Must complete FAFSA by March 1.

WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Program is a grant administered by the National Health Service Corporation.  It provides scholarship money for students from health profession shortage areas in WV who are interested in committing to practice in health profession shortage areas for one year for every year of support received or a minimum of two years, whichever is greater.  Medical students must be interested in pursuing a primary care practice in family or general medicine, obstetrics, gynecology or general pediatrics.  Forty percent of the scholarship money must come from a community organization located in the specific Health Profession Shortage Area where the student has residence.  The student is responsible for making contact with the community representative, often an administrator from the primary care clinic or hospital, who will raise the 40% percent community contribution.  The individual community in conjunction with the West Virginia Community Scholarship Advisory Panel determines the dollar amount of the award.  Federal regulations stipulate the money can only be expended for tuition and fees, other reasonable educational expenses and reasonable living expenses incurred while in attendance at the school.  A contract with the community organization and West Virginia University must be signed and penalties do apply for breach of contract.  For more information contact: Jacki Masi, Office of Rural Health, WVU, P.O. Box 9003, Morgantown, WV  26506.  Telephone: (304) 293-1783 

THE WEST VIRGINIA RURAL PRIMARY CARE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Program is funded by the Bureau of Primary Care, Department of Health & Human Services and administered locally by the West Virginia University Office of Rural Health.  It provides stipends to medical, dental, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, physician assistant or clinical psychology students for the time spent in rural areas completing clinical rotations.  Medical students must have completed two months of rural rotations before they can qualify for receiving stipend money for additional time spent in rural areas.  All students must have completed one year of training in a certified field.  Students must apply to and be recommended by one of the West Virginia Rural Health Education Partnership Consortium sites.  For more information contact: Jacki Masi, Office of Rural Health, WVU, P.O. Box 9003, Morgantown, WV  26506.  Telephone: (304) 293-1783 

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS (TUITION WAIVERS)
Sixteen scholarships are divided among the four medical classes and provide for waiver of tuition and most fees.  Preference for these scholarships is given to students entering the MD/PHD Scientist Training Program. No application is necessary.  The School of Medicine will award based on information from the admission application. 

WESTMORELAND COAL COMPANY FUND
The Westmoreland Fund provides medical scholarships for West Virginia residents with preference given to bona fide residents of Boone County, who agree to practice medicine in Boone County, WV upon completion of training.  Applications are availabe on-line only at www.tgkvf.org You can contact the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation by phone at (304) 346-3620 or by e-mail to Susan Hoover at shoover@tgkvf.org.

GERALDINE CORE WILLIS SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship available to students who meet the following requirements:  1)  resident of WV; 2)  graduate of a WV high school; 3) demonstrate financial need; and 4) have at least a 3.0 GPA. Must complete FAFSA by March 1. 

WINDHAM COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Scholarship available to medical students who are residents of Windham County, Connecticut.  Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.  The deadline is May 15th.  Questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to the WCMA at (860)243-3977. 

WORCESTER DISTRICT MEDICAL SOCIETY
The Scholarship Committee of the Worcester District Medical Society is offering four $3,000 scholarships to second, third and fourth year medical students that demonstrate financial need and who are legal residents of Central Massachusetts.  Applicants should contact the Scholarship Committee, Worcester District Medical Society, 321 Main St.  Worcester, MA  01608 for an application packet or by visiting their website at www.wdms.org.  Phone: (508) 753-1579, Fax: (508) 754-6246, or email Wordmsa@massmed.org.  Interviews will be conducted by phone.  Personal interviews may be required.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS
Students interested in pursuing careers in the health professions should not overlook the possibility of scholarship assistance in their own communities.  West Virginia has more than 100 community foundations, some of which offer scholarship support.  These foundations may not have telephone listings because very few have paid staff. 

Check your local library for information on community foundations, or see if the reference desk has the West Virginia Foundation Directory, published by the Kanawha County Public Library.  The Directory provides a brief profile of community foundations statewide, including their purposes, restrictions, application procedures and assets.  For information about the Directory, contact:  Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston, WV  25301.  Phone:  (304) 343-4646

VAN LIERE SCHOLARS
This scholarship is provided for medical students who pay in-state tuition, and who demonstrate leadership ability as determined by the Dean of the School of Medicine. Funds shall be awarded in memory of Dr. E.J. Van Liere by his daughter Mrs. Wilhelmina Batchelder-Brown.  

AMERICAN MEDICAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION (AMWA)
AMWA offers Medical Education Loans to women medical students.  To qualify, you must be a member of the AMWA.  For additional information, visit their website at www.amwa-doc.org.  Contact person for this program is Marie Glanaz (703) 838-0500 (ext.3305) or email: mglanz@amwa-doc.org.

AMSA-SENIOR MEDICAL STUDENT PERSONAL LOAN PROGRAM
The American Medical Student Association loans member medical students and residents monies to help with educational expenses or during their transition to residency programs.   For information and/or an application contact:  AMSA Membership Services, 1910 Association Drive, Reston, VA  22091, or telephone:  (800) 767-2266  Web Address:  www.amsa.org/member/benefits.cfm 

FAMILY MEDICINE FOUNDATION OF WEST VIRGINIA/ESP FUND
The ESP Fund is a medical student scholarship/loan program designed to help promote and encourage family physicians to practice in West Virginia. Each year the Selection Committee selects recipients in April from among the qualified applicants. 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year medical students may apply. Loans to individual recipients in the amount of $5,000 per year will be awarded on the basis of need and interest in Family Medicine. A student receiving an ESP Loan promises to specialize in the field of Family Medicine, and upon completion of his/her intern or residency training, he/she promises to practice in the state of West Virginia for two years upon completion of his/her intern or residency training. After two year of practice is completed, the Family Medicine Foundation of West Virginia ESP Fund agrees to waive repayment. If the recipient fails to fulfill the agreement, he/she will be obligated to repay the loan plus interest. Please visit their website for additional information or contact Family Medicine Foundation of WV, PO Box 359, Flatwoods, WV 26621 or by phone at (304) 765-7839.

FAMILY MEDICINE FOUNDATION FUND: DR CARL AND MARGARET TULLY
established an irrevocable, Charitable Remainder Unitrust Fund in order to establish this scholarship. Both Dr. Tully and Margaret possess a great love for the specialty of Family Medicine and an unselfish desire for West Virginia citizens to have access to qualify, affordable healthcare through a caring and well-trained family physician. Each year the Selection Committee will select recipients in early April from among the qualified applicants. Scholarships/loans to individual 3rd and 4th year medical student recipients in the amount of $5,000 per year will be awarded on the basis of need and interest in Family Medicine. a student receiving a Tully Scholarship promises to specialize in the field of Family Medicine in the state of West Virginia for one year upon completion of his/her intern or residency training. After one year of practice is completed, the Family medicine Foundation of West Virginia Tully Fund agrees to waive repayment. If the recipient fails to fulfill the agreement, he/she will be obligated to repay the scholarship plus interest. Please visit their website for additional information and applications or contact Family Medicine Foundation of WV, PO Box 359, Flatwoods, WV 26621, by phone (304) 765-7839. A student may apply for both the ESP & Tully, however, only one scholarship will be granted per student.

THE FOUNDATION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MEDICAL SOCIETY
The Foundation of  the PA Medical Society provides low-interest loans of up to $5000 per academic year to bona fide PA residents.  Students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited US medical school, have completed a FAFSA, and be in good standing with other creditors.  Awards are based upon financial need.  For additional information or to request an application, contact the Foundation at (717)558-7852 or (717)558-7854, or visit them online. 

GIBSON FOUNDATION LOANS 
The Gibson Foundation makes about 200 low-interest (2-5%) loans each year to residents of Western PA who have completed at least one full-time year at the college or university from which the BA, BS or graduate degree will be earned.  Applicants must be in good academic standing (2.3 GPA or higher), and their existing educational debt must be within the parameters established by The Gibson
Foundation.  Further information can be found by viewing the Education Trust page of the Foundation's website.  Questions regarding these loans may be directed to Lynn S. Dunbar, (412) 261-1611.  email ldunbar@gibson-fnd.org.

HEALTH CAREERS LOAN FUND
Funds provided by the Auxiliary to the WV Medical Association.  These loans are available to students who are residents of WV, who show financial need.  If interested, you should contact your county auxiliary for an application.

INSTITUTIONAL LOANS
Several privately funded loan programs are available through WVU.  Loans are awarded by the Financial Aid Office according to donor wishes.  Loan amounts vary depending on funds available.   Generally the loans are subsidized, have a 5% interest rate and six month grace period. These loans may be deferred during residency. Must complete FAFSA by March 1. Click here for more information regarding this loan.

LOANS FOR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS (LDS)
Loans for Disadvantaged Students are available to students who meet the federal definition of "disadvantaged".  The maximum annual award is the cost of attendance (subject to fund availability).  The interest rate is 5%.   No interest accrues during the in school period or the 12 month grace period following graduation.  Deferments are available during residency training. Parental information is required, regardless of dependency status. Must complete FAFSA by March 1. Click here for more information regarding this loan.

THE NORMAN W. SMITH EDUCATIONAL LOAN TRUST
The purpose of the "Norman W. Smith Educational Loan Trust" is to provide loans to students of Berkely County, WV who are pursuing a minimum of a B.S. degree in the field of ministry or medicine (including nursing, pharmacy and dentistry).  While priority will be given to Berkeley County, Morgan and Jefferson Counties can also be considered if resources permit. Loans are awarded on a semester basis by a selection committee consisting of four residents of Berkely County.  Members are from the Berkeley County Medical Society, Berkeley County Board of Education, Berkeley County Ministerial Assoc. and Shepherd College.  Completed applications must be received for the fall semester by April 15th and the spring semester by September 15th.  Applications may be obtained in the HSC Financial Aid Office, or by calling the Trust Department of Huntington National Bank (304) 348-4582.

PRIMARY CARE LOAN
The Primary Care Loan is a source of financial assistance through the federal government and it provides loan funds to participating students.  The maximum annual award is the cost of attendance (subject to fund availability).  Loans are offered to students who: 1) are citizens or nationals of the United States; 2) are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full time students pursuing a course of study leading to the M.D. degree;  3)  demonstrate financial need; and  4) agree to practice in primary care until the loan is repaid in full.  The following are considered primary care fields: Clinical Preventive Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Public Health, Public Policy Fellowship, Geriatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Adolescent Pediatrics and Sports Medicine. The interest rate is 5%. This loan is deferrable during residency.  Parental information is required, regardless of dependency status. Must complete FAFSA by March 1 and the Primary Care Loan Application. Click here for more information regarding this loan.

UNSECURED LOAN PROGRAM
This is an alternative loan program offered to medical, dental and osteopathic students as well as interns and residents.  For additional information or to apply online, visit their website at http://www.nari-assn.com/loans.html.  Questions regarding the program may be directed to NARI at (800) 221-2168 ext. 5.

U. S. MEDICAL STUDENT ADVISORY ASSOCIATION LOAN PROGRAM (CREDIT RESERVE)
Loans of $5000-$8000 are available to all students.  Matched seniors may borrow up to $15,000.  Offers a line of credit at 14.9% interest.  For information call 1-800-223-7076.

THE ALBERT STRICKLER MEMORIAL LOAN  FUND
The Albert Strickler Memorial Fund Committee distributes yearly loans of $400 to $1000 to chosen medical students.  The committee encourages needy students, preferably first year students and, as stated in Dr. Strickler's Will, "preferably of the Jewish faith" to apply.  Contact the financial aid office for an application at 304-293-3706.  Prior recipients are to be mailed an application by the fund committee.  The deadline for receipt of applications is June 30.  Loan recipients are required to repay the loan within five years of graduation in increments of not less than $100.  Must complete the FAFSA by March 1.

WESTMORELAND COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY LOAN
Loans are available to eligible medical students who are present or past residents of Westmoreland County.  Applications for the loan are available through the Westmoreland County Medical Society Office, 231 South Main Street, Suite 207, Greensburg, PA  15601 or on the website at www.westmorelandcountyms.org Deadline for applications is May 15.

WV MEDICAL STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM
WV Medical Student Loan Program is a state funded loan program.  The maximum annual award is $10,000 each year and possible loan forgiveness in exchange for practice in a designated underserved area of West Virginia or for practice in a designated medical specialty such as family medicine.  To qualify, students must demonstrate financial need and indicate an interest in practicing in West Virginia following residency training.  If the borrower does not qualify for loan forgiveness, the loan must be repaid. The interest rate is the current Stafford rate at the time the loan enters repayment.  Loan is deferrable during residency. Must complete FAFSA by March 1 and the WV Medical Student Loan Application.
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OTHER LOAN OPPORTUNITIES
There are several commercial or privately financed loans for students who need funds for additional educational expenses including relocation or travel expenses.  Amounts and interest rates vary depending on lending agency. Check with the Financial Aid Office for more information and/or an application.
 

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ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

ADDITIONAL LOAN  OPPORTUNITIES