The Scott A. Gunder, MD, DCMS Presidential Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by the Duval County Medical Society Foundation (DCMSF). The scholarship is intended to support medical students who are residents of Duval County, Florida. The scholarship is open to medical students who are enrolled or accepted into an accredited medical school in the United States and who are residents of Duval County. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a commitment to serving the local community through their medical practice.
The scholarship award is typically $2,000 and can be used to cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. Scholarship recipients also receive a one-year membership to the Duval County Medical Society.
The scholarship is named in honor of Dr. Scott A. Gunder, a former president of the Duval County Medical Society who was dedicated to serving the medical community and improving healthcare in the region.
The application process for the Scott A. Gunder, MD, DCMS Presidential Scholarship typically opens in the fall, and the deadline to apply is usually in the winter. Applicants are required to submit an application, official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.