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Bernie Smillie Memorial Scholarship - Medical

Saginaw Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/1/2025
Closes: 2/13/2026

The Bernie Smillie Memorial Scholarship - Medical is available to graduating high school seniors who reside in the lower peninsula of Michigan. Students planning to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in medicine are eligible to apply. Recipients are chosen for their strong academic standing, demonstration of financial need, and involvement in community and school activities.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.50 GPA
  • Resident of southern Michigan
  • High school senior
  • Seeking an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree fulltime
  • Studying in medicine
  • Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, leadership, or work
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: MI
    • County: Huron, Sanilac, Tuscola, Saginaw, Gratiot, Montcalm, Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Ionia, Clinton, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Macomb, Oakland, Livingston, Ingham, Eaton, Barry, Allegan, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Berrien, Cass, Branch, Hillsdale, Lenawee, Monroe, St. Joseph
    Intended Area of Study
    Pre-Medicine Studies
    Minimum GPA
    3.5
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Work

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