Montgomery County Medical Society - William W. Lander, MD, Medical Student Scholarship (MCMS)

Through the Foundation, Montgomery County Medical Society will award scholarships to qualified medical students in memory of William W. Lander MD. The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society is pleased to administer this scholarship for medical students who are residents of Montgomery County. This scholarship is made possible by contributions from the Montgomery County Medical Society and physicians.

Eligibility:

• Applicant must be a United States citizen.

• Applicant must be a resident of Montgomery County in the state of Pennsylvania at the time of high school graduation or for at least four years prior to registering as a medical student.

• Applicant must be enrolled full-time in a fully accredited United States medical school.

• Applicant must be enrolled in or entering his/her first year of medical school.

Required application materials (via Scholarship Application Portal):

1. A completed scholarship application.

2. One reference letter, from a non-family member, documenting the applicant’s integrity, interpersonal skills, and potential as a physician.

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

4. An essay addressing the following (within the application): Reasons for pursuing a medical career, personal goals, and plans for the future within the profession. (750 words or less)

Timeline:

• Online applications open July 1

• Application deadline: September 30 of the current year

• Decision notification: November of the current year