How much funding does WDMS Medical Student Scholarship provide?

WDMS Medical Student Scholarship provides $1,000 - $4,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for WDMS Medical Student Scholarship?

The deadline is September 1, 2026.

WDMS Medical Student Scholarship

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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $4,000

Deadline

September 1, 2026

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

WDMS Medical Student Scholarship

Funder: Worcester District Medical Society (WDMS)

Purpose: To lessen the burden of medical school debt for diverse medical student residents of Central Massachusetts who demonstrate commitment to community service.

Geographic Scope: Central Massachusetts (specific cities and towns listed)

Award Details:

Multiple scholarships and book awards ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 awarded annually

Over 1 million dollars awarded to 412 Central Massachusetts medical students since inception

Scholarships limited to one award per academic year and not to exceed 3 awards by graduation

Awards dispersed at Annual Fall District Meeting and Awards Ceremony in November

Eligibility Requirements:

Legal resident of Central Massachusetts at the time of applying to medical school

Currently enrolled as a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year student in an accredited allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) medical school

Not on leave, in gap year, pursuing degree programs (MPH, PhD), or in fellowship year at time of award dispersal

Full-time student in good academic standing with satisfactory academic progress

Demonstrates involvement in community service

Has financial need

Central Massachusetts Service Area: Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Auburn, Ayer, Baldwinville, Barre, Bellingham, Berlin, Blackstone, Bolton, Boylston, Brimfield, Brookfield, Charlton, Clinton, Douglas, Dudley, E. Brookfield, E. Douglas, E. Gardner, Farnumsville, Fisherville, Fiskdale, Fitchburg, Gardner, Gilbertville, Grafton, Hardwick, Harvard, Holden, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hubbardston, Hudson, Jefferson, Lancaster, Leicester, Leominster, Linwood, Lunenburg, Marlboro, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville, N. Brookfield, N. Grafton, N. Oxford, N. Spencer, New Braintree, Northboro, Northbridge, Oakham, Oxford, Paxton, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Rochdale, Royalston, Rutland, S. Barre, S. Lancaster, Shirley, Shrewsbury, Southboro, Southbridge, Spencer, Sterling, Sturbridge, Sutton, Templeton, Townsend, Upton, Uxbridge, W. Auburn, W. Boylston, W. Brookfield, W. Townsend, W. Upton, W. Warren, Warren, Webster, Westboro, Westminster, Whitinsville, Winchendon, Worcester

Selection Criteria:

Scholastic achievement

Financial need

Community service involvement

Essay quality

Letters of recommendation

Contact: Martha Wright, 508-753-1579, MWright@wdms.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Timeline:

Applications accepted: June 1 - September 1 annually

Interviews conducted: Early fall

Recipients notified: Mid-October

Awards presented: Mid-November at Fall District Meeting

Required Materials:
1. Completed application form
2. Two letters of recommendation (sent directly to WDMS from authors)
3. Personal essay describing career goals in medicine and why deserving of award
4. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
5. Medical school transcript (sent directly to WDMS from student affairs office)
6. Verification documentation from medical school financial aid office including:
- Good standing and full-time enrollment status
- Legal residency in Central Massachusetts at time of medical school application
- Applicant's ethnic and/or racial background(s) as documented in medical school application
- Current debt and estimated debt burden upon graduation
- Any additional information regarding financial need (first-generation college status, etc.)

Interview Process:

All eligible applicants with complete applications will be interviewed in early fall

Format: In-person or telephone/Zoom

Candidates should be prepared to discuss:

- Desire to become a physician
- Community service/volunteer involvement
- Unique attributes
- Financial need

Submission Instructions:

Email: MWright@wdms.org

If applying in-person at Fall District Meeting, invitation will be extended

If via Zoom, virtual presentation will be held

Important Notes:

Only complete applications will be considered

Financial aid offices in all accredited medical schools deduct award amount from loan amount available