2023-24 Scholarship Program

The Western Maryland Health System Foundation and the WMHS Auxiliary provide financial assistance to area students who are pursuing healthcare professions.

Applications are now being accepted for the WMHS Foundation Scholarships, through May 27, 2022. Full applications with attachments must be postmarked by 4:00 PM or sent via email to morrisa12@upmc.edu on Friday, May 27, 2022. Click on the application links below for a full list of required attachments. Applications are also being accepted year round for the Kim & Marion Leonard Mindfulness Health Care Scholarship.

To learn more about each scholarship fund and its requirements, click on our brochure.

“Our scholarship programs demonstrate the Foundation’s commitment to ensuring quality healthcare services for our community,” says Karen Johnson, chief development officer for UPMC Western Maryland. “Since the inception of the scholarship program in 2001, our students have received more than one million dollars in scholarship support. Ultimately, the return on investment these scholars bring to our system advances our quality of care as it advances their professional careers.”

Full applications are due on Friday, May 26, 2023, or June 30, 2023 for the Powell scholarship. Additionally, the Kim & Marion Leonard Mindfulness scholarship accepts applications year round. Full applications must be postmarked by the due date or emailed to morrisa12@upmc.edu by 4 pm. Winners will be notified by June 30, 2023. Click on each scholarship for an application to download.

The following scholarships are available through the WMHS Foundation and WMHS Auxiliary:

For additional information about these scholarships, contact 240-964-8061 or email Amanda Morris at morrisa12@upmc.edu.

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