The Worcester District Medical Society Scholarship Fund aims to provide educational assistance to medical students. Here are the key details about this scholarship:

Level of Study: Bachelor's Degree

Award Type: Scholarship

Purpose: The scholarship is designed to provide educational assistance to medical students pursuing their studies.

Focus: The scholarship is focused on the field of Medicine.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be legal residents of Central Massachusetts at the time of applying to medical school.
• Candidates must be currently enrolled as 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year students in an accredited allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) medical school. They should not be on leave or in a gap year, pursuing a degree program like an MPH or PhD, or in a fellowship year at the time of the award disbursement.
• Students must be in good academic standing.
• Applicants should demonstrate involvement in community service.
• Financial need is also a qualifying criterion.

Criteria for Selection:

• Selection will be based on academic achievement.
• Involvement in community service.
• Financial need.

Funds: The scholarship amount and specifics are not mentioned in the provided information.

Duration: The scholarship is awarded annually.

Number of Awards: The number of awards granted varies.

To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with the following documents:

• School transcript.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• An essay explaining the applicant’s reasons for selecting a career in medicine and why they feel deserving of the award.
• Current curriculum vitae.

Deadline: The application deadline for the Worcester District Medical Society Scholarship Fund is September 1st.

Contact: Scholarship Fund of WDMS, 321 Main St., Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA, 01608; Contact person: Michele Pugnaire, MD.

For more detailed information, you can visit the Worcester District Medical Society's official website at http://www.wdms.org.

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