Lycoming County Medical Society Scholarship

The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society is pleased to administer the Lycoming County Medical Society Scholarship for medical students who are residents of Lycoming County. This scholarship is made possible by contributions from Lycoming County physicians. The county's medical society established this scholarship within The Foundation.

Eligibility:

• Applicant must be a United States citizen.

• Applicant must be a resident of Lycoming County in the state of Pennsylvania for at least 12 months prior to registering as a medical student (not including time spent attending an undergraduate/graduate school in Pennsylvania.

• Applicant must be enrolled full-time in a fully accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school within the United States.

• Applicant cannot be a recipient of the Lycoming County Medical Society Scholarship in the immediate prior year of this application.

Required application materials (via Scholarship Application Portal):

1. A completed application.

2. Two reference letters, from persons other than family members, documenting the applicant’s integrity, interpersonal skills, and potential as a future physician.

3. A letter, on school letterhead, from the applicant’s medical school verifying that he/she is enrolled full-time as a medical student at their institution.

4. An essay (within the application) specifically describing why the applicant chose to become a physician and what contributions he/she expects to make to the health profession. (750 words or less)

Note: A personal interview is not required, but may be requested.

Timeline:

• Online applications open July 1

• Application deadline: September 30 of the current year

• Decision notification: November of the current year