Who Can Apply:
- Must be a legal resident of Central Massachusetts* at the time of applying to medical school
- Must be currently enrolled as a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year student, attending an accredited allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) medical school (not on leave or in your gap year, in a degree program such as an MPH or PHD, or in a fellowship year at the time that award is dispersed)
- Must be considered a full-time student, in good academic standing and maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
- Must demonstrate involvement in community service
- Must have a financial need
- Must submit a complete application and include:
- Two letters of recommendation (sent directly to WDMS from author)
- Personal essay describing a career in medicine and why they feel deserving of the award
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Medical School Transcript (sent directly to WDMS from student affairs office)
Submission:
- Applicant’s good standing and enrollment as a full-time student in the program leading to the MD degree.
- Applicant’s legal residency in Central Massachusetts* at the time of applying to medical school
- Applicant’s ethnic and/or racial background(s) as documented in their application to medical school.
- Verification of the applicant’s current debt and estimated debt burden upon graduation.
- Any additional relevant information regarding the applicant’s financial need, is welcomed, for instance, first generation college status, etc.
Deadline: September 1, 2026
Amount: Varies
Learn More: https://www.wdms.org/community-services/scholarship-fund/