The Wisconsin Society of Medical Assistants is funding a scholarship program for students who are interested in medical assisting as a health care profession.  The scholarship consists of two $1500 awards.  The funds will be paid the student to directly be used for the medical assistant program at their chosen educational institution in the next semester of their school year.

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Eligibility

The Society will consider a Scholarship Award for a student who satisfies all of the following:

1.       Wisconsin resident.

2.       Enrollment in a CAAHEP/ABHES Accredited Medical Assisting program,   attending the core medical assisting courses.

3.       Documented GPA of at least 3.0 at the time of application.

 

Although AAMA membership is not an eligibility requirement, applicants are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the benefits of membership in a professional organization.

 

Application Process

The following documentation is required for the WSMA Memorial Scholarship Award:

1.       A completed WSMA Memorial Scholarship Award Application Form and return it no later than February 1st.

2.       Documentation of financial need.

3.       Documentation of GPA of at least 3.0 at the time of application.

4.       A letter of recommendation from two academic instructors.

5.       A typed personal letter from the applicant introducing him/herself to the Memorial Scholarship Awards Committee that outlines the following:

                   a.       Student's background and financial need.

                   b.       Personal goals and plans.

                   c.       Involvement in professional and community organizations.

                   d.       Why the student believes he/she should be the recipient of

                             this scholarship.

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