Francis P. Boland, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Application 2026-2027

    Eligibility
    To be eligible for the Francis P. Boland, M.D. Memorial Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
    • Candidates for the award should intend to pursue a medical degree. The award recipient will be a declared pre-med student.
    • Applicants must be considered juniors in 2026-2027 or have 60 credits hours, and intend to graduate in May 2028
    • First consideration will be given to sons and daughters of the Regional Hospital of Scranton (formerly the Mercy Hospital family). Family is intended to signify persons affiliated with the hospital. If there is no candidate associated with the Regional Hospital of Scranton (formerly the Mercy Hospital), consideration will then be given to Lackawanna County residents.
    •  Candidates must submit a profile including G.P.A., class work and extra-curricular involvement.
    • Submit a one page typed essay expressing your goals in medicine
    • Submit this application by May 1, 2026
    The candidate will be selected based on merit. Financial need will only be used as the determining factor for a final decision when there is a tie.

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    Incomplete applications will be deemed ineligible and will NOT be returned to the applicant.