Medical School Scholarship Programs

The Baltimore City Medical Society Foundation was established by the members of the Baltimore City Medical Society in 1972 to support philanthropic activities in Baltimore City and to provide scholarships to medical school students who have Baltimore City as their permanent address.

Historically, funds have been contributed by members of Baltimore City Medical Society and other physicians in Baltimore City, their families, and friends. Additional income is received from patients, friends, and families wishing to honor a Society member. In 1991, a separate scholarship program was endowed in the name of the Medical Staff of North Charles General Hospital and Wyman Park Medical Services.

Scholarship Eligibility

The BCMS Foundation awards scholarships to two general categories of medical school students.

Scholarships are awarded annually to medical school students who have Baltimore City as their permanent address and who have completed at least one year at an accredited United States medical or osteopathic school. To qualify for these scholarships a student must have lived in Baltimore City for a minimum of three years while attending high school.
The North Charles/Wyman Park Medical Staff Scholarships are available to medical students with a permanent address in Maryland who have completed at least one year at either The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine or the University of Maryland School of Medicine. To qualify for this scholarship a student must have lived in the State of Maryland for a minimum of three years while attending high school.

Eligible students may apply for both scholarships, but only one scholarship will be awarded per student per year.

A scholarship will be granted to a student only one time.

Number and Amounts of Scholarships

The number and value of awards are determined by the Foundation Board each year depending upon the funds available. Awards are announced by September 1.

Criteria Used to Select Recipients

All qualifying applicants will be considered. Awards are based on financial need, academic achievement, and personal qualities, which, in the judgment of the Scholarship Committee, demonstrate promise of success in the pursuit of a medical or osteopathic degree. Although there is no pay-back provision in the scholarship program, students are encouraged to return to practice medicine in Baltimore City following completion of their training.