Record number of scholarships established in FY22
Date Posted: miércoles, octubre 26, 2022Financial hardship should never prevent a motivated student from pursuing a career in medicine—a belief that runs deep within the UMass Chan Medical School community. Thanks to the generosity of alumni, parents and friends, this year an all-time high of 21 new scholarships were established, surpassing the previous record of 11 set just last year.
Boosting the financial accessibility of UMass Chan helps attract a diverse and academically talented student body that elevates the entire school—and, in turn, the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Students are grateful for scholarship support. In the words of one scholarship recipient:
“Thank you for your generosity, which has allowed me to attend medical school without having to worry about finances. As an individual from a low socioeconomic background, the cost of applying to medical school and the cost of attending medical school were huge barriers that almost prevented me from applying in the first place. I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity to begin medical school and am looking forward to serving the Worcester community.” - Priscilla Rojas, Class of 2025
Some scholarship donors are medical school alumni grateful for the support that made their degree possible. Or parents who want to bring the exceptional medical education their child received to other students. Or community members motivated by the exciting medical innovation happening at UMass Chan. Whatever the reason, these donors want to give back—this generous community spirit is what makes scholarships possible.
Below, hear from new scholarship donors on why they decided to support medical students at UMass Chan: