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Scholarships & Awards 2013

How to Apply for Scholarships

This scholarship chart below will expedite the process of searching for Upstate Medical Alumni Scholarships.

Using the Chart:

Find your Class Year
For more detailed criteria and the application link, click the scholarship name
If interested in applying, click the application link to download an application
Download a listing of scholarships requiring student application.
NOTE: Scholarships which have a "No" in the Application Required column, do not require students to submit an application in order to be considered. Recipients for these scholarships are selected by other departments based on various criteria.

Be aware that scholarships listed below may or may not be available based on scholarship criteria and/or funding rules.

All applications are pdf files. If you have difficulty downloading the files, please contact Donna Gataletto at 464-4356. Please note that to be eligible to apply for these scholarships you must be an incoming or current medical student at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY.

Scholarship	Class Year	Application Required	Financial Need	Merit	Criteria
Carol Kavanagh & Class of 1973 Scholarship	Incoming	No	X	X
Alphonse A. Maffeo, MD '72 Scholarship	Incoming	No	X
B. Dale Magee, MD '75 Scholarship	Incoming	No	X		First generation in family to attend college
Onondaga County Medical Society Medical Student Scholarship	Incoming	No	X		Onondaga County resident who intends to stay and practice in Onondaga County
Frederick W. Sloan, MD '74 Scholarship	MS I	Yes			Biographical sketch and outline of goals
Student Citizen Awards for MS I	MS I	Yes			Leadership / Volunteerism
Grant H. Hobika, MD '52 Scholarship	MS I, II	Yes		X	Students combining medicine and the arts
Sarah Loguen Fraser, MD, Class of 1876, Scholarship	MS I, II	No	X		Students with similar ideals to Dr. Loguen Fraser
Monroe Richman, MD, '55 and Esther Richman Scholarship	MS I, II, III	No	X		Students married with child
Rhoda and Bernard Sanders Scholarship	MS I, II, III	Yes	X	X
Schein Family Scholarship	MS I, II, III	No	X	X
Susan B. Stearns PhD Scholarship for International Travel	MS I, II, III	Yes			Students who plan to study abroad in 2012
Stevens Madison Oneida Counties Scholarship	MS I, II, III	Yes	X		Students must be from Madison or Oneida County and be interested in pursuing a career in Primary Care. Must also intend to stay and practice in CNY Region.
Subik Family Scholarship	MS I, II, III	Yes			Students who were born and raised, or who spent significant time in the following counties in the Adirondack region of NY: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Saratoga, St. Lawrence, Warren
Upstate Medical Alumni Association Founders Scholarship	MS I, II, III	Yes		X	Student who has exhibited leadership qualities while in medical school and has potential for further involvement with Upstate Medical University upon graduation.
Class of 1966 Scholarship	MS II	No	X	X
Alfred F. and Shirley D. Enwright Endowed Scholarship	MS II	Yes			NYS resident who intends to stay and practice in New York State
Sonya LaBella Memorial Scholarship	MS II	Yes			Students overcoming personal challenge contributing to their decision to become a physician
Gustave P. Milkey, '43 and Janet B. Milkey Merit Scholarship	MS II	No	X	X
Robert V.P. Hutter, MD '54 and Ruth L. Hutter Scholarship	MS II	No	X	X	Pathology
Susan B. Stearns PhD Scholarship for Community Engagement	MS II	Yes			Leadership / Volunteerism
Student Citizen Awards for MS II	MS II	Yes			Leadership / Volunteerism
Harold H. Wanamaker, MD '56 and Barbara Wanamaker Scholarship	MS II	Yes		X	From Central New York and intends on practicing in CNY
A. Geno Andreatta Scholarship	MS II, III	No	X	X
The Ayanian Family Scholarship (Endowed by Zaven S. Ayanian, MD '59)	MS II, III	Yes	X	X	Student must be from Onondaga County. Write an essay about how you as a future physician plan to give back when you have the means to do so.
Edwin T. Dailey, MD '68 Memorial Scholarship in Radiology	MS II, III	Yes	X	X	Students pursuing Radiology
Joseph J. Gadbaw, MD 12/'43 and Ann Gadbaw Scholarship	MS II, III	No	X	X	Leadership skills
Peggy and Adolph Morlang, MD '66 Scholarship	MS II, III	Yes		X	Medicine & Travel
Dr. Oscar and Mrs. Luba Trief Memorial Scholarship	MS II, III	Yes		X	Students pursuing Obstetrics & Gynecology
Andrew D. Weinberg, MD '78 Memorial Geriatric Scholarship	MS II, III	Yes	X	X	Students pursuing Geriatrics
Frank E. Young, MD '56 and Leanne Young Endowed Scholarship	MS II, III	No		X	Career in Academic Medicine, preferably, Basic Sciences
Benjamin N. and Mollie P. Aronovitz Memorial Scholarship	MS III	No	X
Bernard J. Burke, MD '43 Scholarship	MS III	Yes	X	X	Students pursuing Family Practice
Leonard D. Carpenter, MD '33 and Ruth E. Carpenter Memorial Scholarship	MS III	No	X		Students must be from CNY
The Dracker Family Scholarship	MS III	Yes			Students pursuing Pediatrics or a Pediatric sub-specialty
Robert Eitches, MD '78 Scholarship in honor of Shirley and Irving Eitches	MS III	Yes			Students pursuing Rural Medicine
Joseph C. Fischer, MD '79 Memorial Scholarship	MS III	Yes		X	Students pursuing surgical career
Max Gara and Robert H. Gara, MD, '56 Scholarship	MS III	Yes	X		Students pursuing Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics or Surgery
Dr. Samuel '39 and Martha Gersten Endowed Scholarship	MS III	No	X	X
Jerome C. Goldstein, MD '63 and Rochelle Goldstein Scholarship	MS III	Yes	X	X	Students pursuing Otolaryngology; Students pursuing Surgical Pathology a plus
Frances Harmatuk, MD '41 Geriatric Scholarship	MS III	Yes	X	X	Students pursuing Geriatrics
Stanley D. Leslie, MD '51 Memorial Scholarship	MS III	Yes		X	Students pursuing Obstetrics & Gynecology
The Lynch Family Scholarship	MS III	Yes		X	Students pursuing Family Medicine
The Patrick Mathews, MD, '03 Memorial Award	MS III	No		X	Student who shares similar qualities embodied by Dr. Mathews
James L. McGraw, MD '41 Scholarship	MS III	Yes	X	X	Students pursuing Ophthalmology
Rudolph J. Napodano, MD '59 Scholarship	MS III	Yes	X	X	Students pursuing Internal Medicine
Betty Reiss, MD '68 and Jacob Reiss, MD '68 Family Endowed Scholarship	MS III	Yes	X		Students pursuing Pediatrics or a Pediatric sub-specialty
Samuel G. Rosenthal, MD '64 Scholarship	MS III	Yes			Strong moral character
Jack J. Schneider, MD '66 Scholarship	MS III	Yes	X	X	Students pursuing Radiation Oncology is a plus
Julius Schwartz, MD '33 Scholarship	MS III	Yes	X	X	Students pursuing Cardiology
John B. and Henrietta Simeone Scholarship in memory of Fiorindo A. Simeone, MD	MS III	Yes		X	Students pursuing surgical career
Student Citizen Awards for MS III	MS III	Yes			Leadership / Volunteerism
Herbert M. Weinman, MD '65 and Suzy Weinman Scholarship	MS III	Yes	X		Students pursuing Family Practice
Susan and Jack Yoffa, MD, 1969 Scholarship, in memory of Elaine Yoffa Hornung	MS III	Yes	X		Students pursuing Obstetrics & Gynecology

Carol Kavanagh & Class of 1973 Scholarship

Application: None
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Merit
Class Eligibility: Incoming
Eligibility Criteria: The Carol Kavanagh and Class of 1973 Scholarship is awarded to an incoming medical student with financial need.
Award: One $1750 award to be given annually

Alphonse A. Maffeo, MD '72 Scholarship

Application: None
Scholarship Type: Financial Need
Class Eligibility: Incoming
Eligibility Criteria: The Alphonse A. Maffeo, MD '72 Scholarship is awarded to an incoming medical student with financial need.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

B. Dale Magee, MD '75 Scholarship

Application: None
Scholarship Type: Financial Need
Class Eligibility: Incoming
Eligibility Criteria: The Magee Scholarship is awarded to a medical student who is first generation in their family to attend College.
Award: One $2250 award to be given annually

Onondaga County Medical Society Medical Student Scholarship

Application: None
Scholarship Type: Financial Need / Geographic Region / Merit
Class Eligibility: Incoming
Eligibility Criteria: The Onondaga County Medical Society Medical Student Scholarship is to assist an Upstate Medical University College of Medicine Student who graduated from an Onondaga County high school and has a desire to pursue a career practicing medicine in Onondaga County.
Award: One $5000 award to be given annually

Frederick W. Sloan, MD '74 Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Biographical Sketch
Class Eligibility: MS I
Eligibility Criteria: The Sloan Scholarship will be awarded to a medical student in good academic standing.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

Student Citizen Awards for MS I

Application: MS I
Scholarship Type: Leadership/Volunteerism
Class Eligibility: MS I
Eligibility Criteria: These awards recognize medical students who have distinguished themselves as leaders and volunteers in the life of our campus and greater Syracuse community.
Award: Three $1000 awards to be given annually

Grant H. Hobika, MD '52 Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Merit / Project-based
Class Eligibility: MS I and MS II
Eligibility Criteria: The Hobika Scholarship was established in 1997 in loving memory of Dr. Hobika. Dr. Hobika will be forever remembered for his care for patients and passion for medicine. Applicants must be a medical student who actively combines creative arts, such as music, drama, painting, drawing, photography, etc., with the practice of medicine.
Award: One $500 award to be given annually

Sarah Loguen Fraser, MD, Class of 1876, Scholarship

Application: None
Scholarship Type: Financial Need / Leadership
Class Eligibility: MS I, II
Eligibility Criteria: The Sarah Loguen Fraser Scholarship, which was endowed by the Syracuse Medical Alumni Association in 2000, honors the first African-American female graduate of the College of Medicine, and is awarded to a medical student who exhibits financial need and holds similar ideals to Dr. Loguen-Fraser.
Award: One $3000 award to be given annually

Monroe Richman, MD, '55 and Esther Richman Scholarship

Application: None
Scholarship Type: Financial Need
Class Eligibility: MS I, II, III
Eligibility Criteria: The Monroe Richman, MD '55 and Esther Richman Scholarship is awarded to a medical student with financial need who is married with child.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

Rhoda and Bernard Sanders Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Financial Need / Merit
Class Eligibility: MS I, II, III
Eligibility Criteria: The Rhoda and Bernard Sanders Scholarship is awarded to a medical student in good academic standing and expresses financial need.
Award: One $3500 award to be given annually

Schein Family Scholarship

Application: None
Scholarship Type: Financial Need / Merit
Class Eligibility: MS I, II, III
Eligibility Criteria: The Schein Family Scholarship is awarded to a medical student with financial need who is in the top third of their class.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

Susan B. Stearns PhD Scholarship for International Travel

Application
Scholarship Type: Leadership/Volunteerism
Class Eligibility: MS I, II, III
Eligibility Criteria: The Stearns Scholarship is awarded to two medical students who plan to study abroad in 2012.
Awards: Two $500 awards to be given annually

Stevens Madison Oneida Counties Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Financial Need / Geographic Region / Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS I, II, III
Eligibility Criteria: The Stevens Madison Oneida Counties Scholarship is awarded to a medical student with financial need. The student must be from Madison or Oneida County and be interested in pursuing a career in Primary Care. They must also intend to practice in the Central New York Region upon completion of their residency program.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

Subik Family Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Geographic Region
Class Eligibility: MS I, II, III
Eligibility Criteria: The Subik Family Scholarship is awarded to a medical student who was born and raised, or who spent significant time in the following counties in the Adirondack region of New York: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Saratoga, St. Lawrence, Warren
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

Upstate Medical Alumni Association Founders Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Leadership/Merit
Class Eligibility: MS I, II, III
Eligibility Criteria: The Upstate Medical Alumni Association Founders Scholarship is awarded to a medical student, in good academic standing, who has exhibited leadership qualities while in medical school and has potential for further involvement with Upstate Medical University upon graduation.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

Class of 1966 Scholarship

Application: None
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Merit
Class Eligibility: MS II
Eligibility Criteria: The 1966 Scholarship Fund was established in 2006, and will be awarded to a medical student in the top half of his/her class who demonstrates a need for financial assistance.
Award: One $2250 award to be given annually

Alfred F. and Shirley D. Enwright Endowed Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Geographic Region
Class Eligibility: MS II
Eligibility Criteria: The Alfred F and Shirley D. Enwright Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a medical student who is from New York State and intends to practice in New York State.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

Sonya LaBella Memorial Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Strong Moral Character
Class Eligibility: MS II
Eligibility Criteria: The Sonya A. LaBella Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a medical student who has overcome a personal challenge that contributed to their desire to become a physician.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

Gustave P. Milkey, '43 and Janet B. Milkey Merit Scholarship

Application: None
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Merit
Class Eligibility: MS II
Eligibility Criteria: The Gustave P. Milkey MD '43 and Janet Milkey Scholarship was established in 1999 in loving memory of Dr. Milkey. Dr. Milkey, known for his leadership, integrity, excellence and responsibility would be proud to award this merit based Scholarship.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

Robert V.P. Hutter, MD '54 and Ruth L. Hutter Scholarship

Application: None
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Merit/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS II
Eligibility Criteria: The Robert V.P. Hutter, MD '54 and Ruth L. Hutter Scholarship is awarded to a second year medical student who is number one in their Pathology class.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

Susan B. Stearns PhD Scholarship for Community Engagement

Application
Scholarship Type: Leadership/Volunteerism
Class Eligibility: MS II
Eligibility Criteria: The Stearns Scholarship is awarded to a medical student who has distinguished themselves as a leader and volunteer while at Upstate.
Award: Two $500 awards to be given annually

Student Citizen Awards for MS II

Application: MS II
Scholarship Type: Leadership/Volunteerism
Class Eligibility: MS II
Eligibility Criteria: These awards recognize medical students who have distinguished themselves as leaders and volunteers in the life of our campus and greater Syracuse community.
Award: Three $1000 awards to be given annually

Harold H. Wanamaker, MD '56 and Barbara Wanamaker Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Geographic Region/Merit
Class Eligibility: MS II
Eligibility Criteria: The Wanamaker Scholarship is awarded to a medical student in good academic standing. The student must be from the Central New York Region and intend to practice in the Central New York.
Award: One $1250 award to be given annually

A. Geno Andreatta Scholarship

Application: None
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Merit
Class Eligibility: MS II, III
Eligibility Criteria: The A. Geno Andreatta Scholarship is awarded to an upper class medical student based on financial need and academic achievement.
Award: One $1500 award to be given annually

The Ayanian Family Scholarship (Endowed by Zaven S. Ayanian, MD '59)

Application
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Merit
Class Eligibility: MS II, III
Eligibility Criteria: The Ayanian Family Scholarship is awarded to a medical student in good academic standing.
Award: One $6000 award to be given annually

Edwin T. Dailey, MD '68 Memorial Scholarship in Radiology

Application
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Merit/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS II, III
Eligibility Criteria: The Edwin T. Dailey, MD '68 Scholarship in Radiology is awarded to a medical student in good academic standing who is interested in pursuing Radiology.
Award: One $1250 award to be given annually

Joseph J. Gadbaw, MD 12/'43 and Ann Gadbaw Scholarship

Application: None
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Leadership/Merit
Class Eligibility: MS II, III
Eligibility Criteria: The Joseph J. Gadbaw, MD 12/'43 and Ann Gadbaw Scholarship is awarded to a medical student who demonstrates excellent leadership skills.
Award: One $1250 award to be given annually

Peggy and Adolph Morlang, MD '66 Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Merit/Travel-based
Class Eligibility: MS II, III
Eligibility Criteria: The Morlang Scholarship is awarded to a medical student in good academic standing who plans to work or study abroad.
Award: One $2250 award to be given annually

Dr. Oscar and Mrs. Luba Trief Memorial Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Merit/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS II, III
Eligibility Criteria: The Dr. Oscar and Mrs. Luba Trief Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a medical student who is interested in pursuing a career in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

Andrew D. Weinberg, MD '78 Memorial Geriatric Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Merit/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS II, III
Eligibility Criteria: The Andrew D. Weinberg, MD '78 Memorial Geriatric Scholarship is awarded to a medical student in good academic standing with the intent to pursue Geriatrics.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

Frank E. Young, MD '56 and Leanne Young Endowed Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Merit/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS II, III
Eligibility Criteria: The Frank E. Young, MD '56 and Leanne Young Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a medical student who intends to pursue a career in Academic Medicine, preferably in the Basic Sciences.
Award: One $1750 award to be given annually

Benjamin N. and Mollie P. Aronovitz Memorial Scholarship

Application: None
Scholarship Type: Financial Need
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Benjamin N. and Mollie P. Aronovitz Memorial Scholarship Fund is awarded to a medical student with financial need.
Awards: Two $500 awards to be given annually

Bernard J. Burke, MD '43 Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Merit/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Bernard J. Burke, MD Scholarship Fund is awarded to a medical student based on financial need and academic achievement who is interested in pursuing Family Practice.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

Leonard D. Carpenter, MD '33 and Ruth E. Carpenter Memorial Scholarship

Application: None
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Geographic Region
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Leonard D. Carpenter, MD '33 and Ruth E. Carpenter Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a medical student from Central New York based on financial need.
Award: One $1750 award to be given annually

The Dracker Family Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Dracker Family Scholarship is awarded to a medical student interested in pursuing Pediatrics or a Pediatric sub-specialty.
Award: One $500 award to be given annually

Robert Eitches, MD '78 Scholarship in honor of Shirley and Irving Eitches

Application
Scholarship Type: Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Robert Eitches, MD ’78 Scholarship in honor of Shirley and Irving Eitches is awarded to a medical student interested in pursuing Rural Medicine.
Award: One $1250 award to be given annually

Joseph C. Fischer, MD '79 Memorial Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Merit/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Joseph C. Fischer, MD '79 Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 in loving memory of Joseph C. Fischer, MD '79 and is awarded to a medical student in good academic standing who plans to pursue a surgical career and follow in the footsteps of Dr. Fischer, who was held in high esteem by his patients, colleagues, friends and family.
Award: One $3500 award to be given annually

Max Gara and Robert H. Gara, MD, '56 Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Gara Scholarship is awarded to a medical student in good academic standing with the intent to pursue Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics or Surgery. New Immigrants to receive preference.
Award: One $4000 award to be given annually

Dr. Samuel '39 and Martha Gersten Endowed Scholarship

Application: None
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Merit
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Dr. Samuel and Martha Gersten Scholarship is awarded to four medical students who are in top 10% of their class and are citizens of the United States.
Award: Four $4000 awards to be given annually

Jerome C. Goldstein, MD '63 and Rochelle Goldstein Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Merit/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Jerome C. Goldstein, MD '63 and Rochelle Goldstein Scholarship is awarded to a medical student in good academic standing with the intent to pursue Otolaryngology. Students pursuing Surgical Pathology a plus.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

Frances Harmatuk, MD '41 Geriatric Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Merit/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Grances Harmatuk, MD '41 Geriatric Scholarship is awwarded to a medical student in good academic standing with the intent to pursue Geriatrics.
Award: One $1750 award to be given annually

Stanley D. Leslie, MD '51 Memorial Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Merit/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Leslie Scholarship is awarded to a medical student in good academic standing with the intent to pursue a career in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Award: One $1750 award to be given annually

The Lynch Family Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Merit/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Lynch Family Scholarship is awarded to a medical student in good academic standing with the intent to pursue a career in Family Medicine.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

The Patrick Mathews, MD, '03 Memorial Award

Application: None
Scholarship Type: Leadership/Merit
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Patrick Mathews, MD '03 Memorial Award is in honor of Dr. Mathews who passed away in February of 2006 at the young age of 29. The recipient of this award will be a third year medical student who shares the qualities embodied by Dr. Mathews: faith, compassion and above all, a zest for medicine and for life; students who improve the lives of their classmates merely by their presence.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

James L. McGraw, MD '41 Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Merit/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The James L. McGraw, MD '41 Scholarship is awarded to a medical student in good academic standing with the intent to pursue a career in Ophthalmology.
Award: One $1000 award to be given annually

Rudolph J. Napodano, MD '59 Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Merit/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Rudolph J. Napodano Scholarship is awarded to a medical student in good academic standing who intends to pursue Medicine.
Award: One $4500 award to be given annually

Betty Reiss, MD '68 and Jacob Reiss, MD '68 Family Endowed Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Reiss Scholarship is awarded to a medical student who intends to pursue Pediatrics or a Pediatric sub-specialty.
Award: One $2250 award to be given annually

Samuel G. Rosenthal, MD '64 Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Strong Moral Character
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Samuel G. Rosenthal Scholarship is awarded to a medical student who exhibits strong moral and ethical character.
Award: One $2750 award to be given annually

Jack J. Schneider, MD '66 Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Merit
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Jack J. Schneider, MD '66 Scholarship is awarded to a medical student who is in good academic standing. An interest in Radiation Oncology is a plus.
Award: One $1750 award to be given annually

Julius Schwartz, MD '33 Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Merit/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Julius Schwartz Scholarship was established in 2000 in loving memory of Dr. Julius Schwartz and is awarded annually to a medical student who demonstrates a need for financial assistance and intends to pursue a career in Cardiology.
Award: One $2000 award to be given annually

John B. and Henrietta Simeone Scholarship in memory of Fiorindo A. Simeone, MD

Application
Scholarship Type: Merit/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Simeone Scholarship is awarded annually to a medical student with the intent to pursue Surgery. The student will demonstrate academic excellence and compassion.
Award: One $3750 award to be given annually

Student Citizen Awards for MS III

Application
Scholarship Type: Leadership/Volunteerism
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: Theses awards recognize medical students who have distinguished themselves as leaders and volunteers in the life of our campus and greater Syracuse community.
Award: Two $1000 awards to be given annually

Herbert M. Weinman, MD '65 and Suzy Weinman Scholarship

Application
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Weinman Scholarship is awarded to a student in good academic standing who intends to pursue Family Practice.
Award: One $5000 award to be given annually

Susan and Jack Yoffa, MD, 1969 Scholarship, in memory of Elaine Yoffa Hornung

Application
Scholarship Type: Financial Need/Specialty-based
Class Eligibility: MS III
Eligibility Criteria: The Yoffa Scholarship is awarded to a medical student who intends to pursue a career in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Award: One $1250 award to be given annually

Please note that many of our Awarded Scholarships are selected based on academic performance as established by the donor and financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Financial Need can only be determined if a candidate files the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For a candidate to be considered for a scholarship, we encourage all medical students to file a FAFSA for the year in which they wish to be considered for the award. Please visit the FAFSA website

for more information.

Medical Alumni Association Student Awards

Medical Alumni Scholars

The Medical Alumni Foundation supports full or partial tuition payments for outstanding medical students identified by the Admissions Committee at Upstate Medical University. These Awards are recognized annually. For more information, please contact the Medical Alumni Office at 315 464-4361 or medalum@upstate.edu.

Commencement Awards

The Syracuse Medical Alumni Association Academic Achievement Award

The Academic Achievement Award is given to a graduating medical student in recognition of unparalleled excellence in academic and clinical achievements. It is awarded annually. For more information, please contact the Medical Alumni Office at 315 464-4361 or medalum@upstate.edu.

The Syracuse Medical Alumni Association Phillip B. Armstrong Award

The Phillip B. Armstrong Award was established by the Class of March 1943 to honor Dr. Phillip B. Armstrong, who was professor and chairman of the Department of Anatomy for many years. The recipient of this Award is a member of the basic science faculty who has most influenced the lives of the graduates. It is awarded annually. For more information, please contact the Medical Alumni Office at 315 464-4361 or medalum@upstate.edu.

The Syracuse Medical Alumni Association Basic Science Department Teaching Award

The Basic Science Department Teaching Award is presented to a Basic Science Department held in esteem by the graduating seniors. It is awarded annually. For more information, please contact the Medical Alumni Office at 315 464-4361 or medalum@upstate.edu.

The Syracuse Medical Alumni Association Clinical Faculty Teaching Award

The Clinical Faculty Teaching Award is presented to Clinical Faculty members held in esteem by the graduating students. It is awarded annually. For more information, please contact the Medical Alumni Office at 315 464-4361 or medalum@upstate.edu.

The Syracuse Medical Alumni Association Clinical Department Teaching Award

The Clinical Department Teaching Award is presented to a Clinical Department held in esteem by the graduating students. It is awarded annually. For more information, please contact the Medical Alumni Office at 315 464-4361 or medalum@upstate.edu.

The Syracuse Medical Alumni Association Clinical Campus Distinguished Teaching Award

The Clinical Campus Department Teaching Award is presented to a Clinical Campus Department held in esteem by the graduating students. It is awarded annually. For more information, please contact the Medical Alumni Office at 315 464-4361 or medalum@upstate.edu.

The Syracuse Medical Alumni Association Clinical Campus Department Teaching Award

Looking to endow a scholarship or award?

The Upstate Medical Alumni Foundation, under the direction of the Executive Director, and with the consent and guidance of the Board of Directors, is charged with the responsibility for all scholarships on behalf of the College of Medicine. Gifts to the endowment create permanent and self-perpetuating income sources for important College needs. They are critical to the future of Upstate Medical University and the College of Medicine. Endowments are needed to finance scholarships to deserving students. A scholarship is perpetual, providing that donated funds are conserved and augmented, and that the investment income funds not only the needs of today's students, but the needs of future generations as well.

The minimum amount required to establish a named endowment fund is $25,000, contributed over a period of not more than five years. The corpus of the endowed account is defined as that amount originally endowed by the donor plus any future endowed amounts contributed to the fund by the donor. If the donor specifies that a certain designated percentage of the appreciation, dividends and/or interest from the account are to become part of the endowed portion annually to pay the endowment, that amount will also become part of the corpus of the fund and may never be spent.