2024-25 Scholarship Program

In support of our hometown healthcare, the WMHS Foundation and the WMHS Auxiliary offer three scholarship opportunities that help to build up our workforce at UPMC Western Maryland. The Auxiliary’s scholarship program this year adds a letter of intent for students and employees to work at UPMC Western Maryland.

WMHS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

New this year, the WMHS Foundation offers an Employee Salary Replacement Scholarship, which pays for one salaried day per week to allow employees already accepted into a healthcare curriculum to take time to study. Click on the link for a full description and application. Deadline is Friday, August 2, 2024. Contact Amanda Morris with any questions about this scholarship, at morrisa12@upmc.edu.

WMHS AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIPS

WMHS Auxiliary Student Scholarship, for those pursuing a healthcare profession, with the intention to work at UPMC Western Maryland upon graduation.
WMHS Auxiliary Employee Student Reimbursement Program, for those already employed at UPMC Western Maryland who are seeking relief with existing student loans.
Download a Letter of Intent here to demonstrate your interest in working at UPMC Western Maryland.
Download a Letter of Recommendation template to share with those who will serve as a reference for you.

Auxiliary scholarship applications are due (emailed or postmarked) by July 15, 2024 at 3 pm. Only completed and signed applications (with all necessary forms) will be reviewed by the committee. Please submit your application (via mail) to Patty Wright, Auxiliary liaison, c/o UPMC Western Maryland, 12500 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 or by email to wrightpm@upmc.edu. For additional information about these scholarships, contact Patty at 240-964-8499.