History

The Fresno-Madera Medical Society (FMMS) Scholarship Foundation is an incorporated entity (501 (c) (3))of the Fresno-Madera Medical Society, created to administer a perpetual and revolving scholarship fund for deserving medical students of Fresno and Madera counties.

The FMMS Scholarship Foundation was made possible by the excess funds realized from the Sabin Oral Polio Sunday Clinics in 1962-63. With the efforts of the citizens of both counties, these clinics were organized and sponsored by Fresno-Madera Medical Society to immunize the population of Fresno and Madera counties against poliomyelitis. Throughout the years, additional funds have been generated through contributions, memorial gifts and repayments on monies from former recipients.

All applications for scholarships are reviewed and considered by the FMMS Scholarship Foundation Board, members of the Fresno-Madera Medical Society. All information submitted is confidential. Scholastic achievement, need and prospects for completion of the chosen curriculum are important considerations and factors in granting a scholarship.

The following information will aid students when submitting applications:

1. RESIDENCE
   Any resident of Fresno or Madera county is eligible to receive a scholarship, provided that he/she has been a resident of either county for one year or more and provided that his/her application for matriculation in a medical school has been approved.
2. TIME
   Applications for scholarships must be on file at the office of Fresno-Madera Medical Society on or before May 15 to be eligible for a grant for the ensuing academic year.
3. AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP
   Depending upon funds available, the number of scholarships awarded and the amount of each may vary from year to year; to be determined by the FMMS Scholarship Foundation Board.
4. TERMS OF SCHOLARSHIP
   The monies of any scholarship awarded will be given to the recipient’s school of matriculation. The school will administer the scholarship for tuition, laboratory fees, books, etc. and for any other valid expenses of education except room, board or any other personal expenses. No money will be given directly to the recipient.
5. NATURE OF SCHOLARSHIP
   The scholarship is a grant. No notes will be required. The recipient has no legal obligation to repay the scholarship fund, but is urged to replenish the fund so that others can receive its benefits.
6. COMPLETE APPLICATION
   To be considered, an application must include a transcript of scholastic records from the last year of school attended, a letter from the Dean of Admissions that confirms acceptance to the school of choice, and a School of Financial Aid Report.
7. NOTIFICATION
   All applicants will be notified simultaneously by mail regarding disposition of their applications. The FMMS Scholarship Foundation has no obligation to any applicant or recipient as set forth in the terms of the letter of notification of award.

Further Information:

Fresno-Madera Medical Society:
(559) 224-4224 ex.110 or jstewart@fmms.org

Fresno-Madera Medical Society
Scholarship Foundation
P.O. Box 28337
Fresno, CA 93729