Worcester District Medical Society Scholarship Fund

Ashburnham

Ashby

Athol

Auburn

Overview

This scholarship is offered to medical students residing in Central Massachusetts. To qualify, you must be currently enrolled as a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year student attending an accredited allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) medical school. To apply, you'll need to submit an essay and recommendations.

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 September 1, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.wdms.org

What you'll need

Transcripts

Provide official academic records from your institution.

Resume

Share a detailed summary of your professional and academic experiences.

Recommendation Letter

Provide a letter that highlights your strengths and potential.

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while addressing the required topic.

Short Responses

Answer brief, open-ended questions to provide more insight into your background and goals.

Community Service

Highlight your involvement and contributions to your community.

FAQ

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it?

Financial need is determined by the information you enter into your FAFSA. It's the difference between how much it's going to cost you to go to college, your 'cost of attendance (COA)', minus how much of this cost can you / your family cover, your 'Expected Family Contribution (EFC)'. If your EFC is lower than your COA, you have financial need! If you're not sure about your EFC or COA, reach out to a Mos advisor for help!

What is a letter of recommendation?

A letter of recommendation (letter of rec) is a letter written by someone in your life who can speak to your achievements, positive traits, and potential. It's basically a summary of why you're great and deserve the scholarship or funding you're applying for! Typically, students ask teachers, mentors, coaches, or employers (never family or friends). FYI: You have to ask someone to write a letter of rec for you.

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?

Yes! You can use the same letter for multiple scholarships. Make sure the letter meets each scholarship's requirements, and isn't too specific to one scholarship. Tip: You might have to ask your recommender to change the wording for different applications.

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!