Gilberto and Lennetta Pesquera Medical School Scholarships

Q: How much funding does Gilberto and Lennetta Pesquera Medical School Scholarships provide?

Gilberto and Lennetta Pesquera Medical School Scholarships provides $4,000 per year in funding.

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Funding Amount

$4,000 per year

Deadline

June 27, 2026

80 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Gilberto and Lennetta Pesquera Medical School Scholarships

Funder: Glens Falls Foundation - Gilberto and Lennetta Pesquera Fund

Award Amount: Generally $4,000 per year (amount may vary with number of applicants and available funds)

Geographic Scope: Local area schools (Greater Glens Falls Area)

Eligibility

Residency: Must have graduated from local area schools
Current Status: Currently enrolled in medical school
Qualified students seeking medical school education

Restrictions

Grants are restricted to: tuition, fees, books, and supplies
Payment Method: Remitted directly to the student by the end of July

Application Requirements

First-Time Applicants must submit:

Application form

Official transcript sent directly from medical school to Committee Chairman

Names and contact information for two personal references

Brief paragraph stating areas of medicine that interest them and career goals

Re-Applicants must submit:

Application form

Official transcript sent directly from medical school to Committee Chairman

Brief paragraph updating areas of medical interest and career goals

Note: References are NOT required for re-applicants

Timeline

Application Deadline: Fourth Friday of June
Notification: Fourth Friday of July

Contact Information

Submit to: Pesquera Scholarship Committee Chair
Email: administrator@glensfallsfoundation.org

How to Apply

Pesquera Medical School Scholarship Application Process

Application Deadline: Fourth Friday of June (2026-06-27)

Required Materials

For First-Time Applicants:
1. Completed application form (download from website)
2. Official transcript from medical school sent directly to Committee Chairman
3. Names and contact information for two personal references
4. Brief paragraph describing:
- Area(s) of medicine that interest them
- Career goals

For Re-Applicants:
1. Completed application form
2. Official transcript from medical school sent directly to Committee Chairman
3. Brief paragraph updating:
- Area(s) of medical interest
- Career goals
4. References are not required