Goodman-Goodell Scholarship

Award Amount
Award Amount

$1,500

Application deadline
Application deadline

February 01

Awarded By:

Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually depending on income available from investments and donations to the fund.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must be a full-time student enrolled in a medical school or health career program at an accredited institution.
  4. Must be a resident of the Portage, Wisconsin area.
  5. Must be planning to specialize in pulmonary medicine or in general family practice.
  6. Must be currently enrolled in his/her second year of a medical school program.
  7. Must be enrolled in a Wisconsin institution.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: U.S. students who reside in the Portage, Wisconsin area and are second-year medical school students are eligible for this award. Students must plan to specialize in pulmonary medicine or in general family practice.

Application requirements for the Goodman-Goodell Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • Recommendation letters (2)
  • Personal statement
Additional Information: The Goodman-Goodell Scholarship Fund was established through an estate gift from Maurice Goodman, Jr. Preference is given to a student closer to completing his/her degree. Preference will also be given to candidates from Wisconsin who are attending an educational institution in Wisconsin, and to those who show a strong interest in practicing in Wisconsin, especially in areas of need. Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria: financial need, academic achievement, personal qualities and strengths, and letters of recommendation.

Award Amount: $1,500 annually, non-renewable. The student may reapply each year.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,500.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Saturday, February 1

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Saturday, February 1

Applications are available online from the Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation (WMSF) website. In addition to the completed application, the student must also submit a one page personal statement addressing the topics listed on the application as well as stressing how he/she has demonstrated empathy, recognition of colleagues, passion for learning and the desire to share his/her knowledge to educate colleagues and patients; a transcript of recent high school or higher education work; and two letters of recommendation, preferably from school officials who can discuss his/her academic and personal achievements as well as his/her potential for future success. If the applicant has applied for financial aid at his/her institution for the current academic year, he/she should enclose a copy of the financial award letter. Applications and supporting materials must be submitted online by the deadline date.
About Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation:
Contact Information: Elizabeth Ringle, Program Coordinator
Address: 330 E. Lakeside St. Madison, Wisconsin 53715
Email: elizabethringle@wismed.org
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