Office of Primary Care and Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program

Scholarships

ATTENTION: To help support families as they navigate the challenge of the latest FAFSA-related processing delay, VSAC has extended the deadline to apply for VSAC-assisted scholarships from February 14 to March 1. AHEC has also adjusted the deadlines for AHEC administered scholarships to align with the VSAC-administered deadline. The deadline for all scholarship applications will be March 1, 2024.

VT AHEC Scholars Medical Student Incentive Scholarship/Loan Forgiveness Program

We are pleased to announce the next cycle of the VT AHEC Scholars Medical Student Incentive Scholarship/Loan Forgiveness Program for Larner College of Medicine (LCOM) third year (Class of 2026) and fourth year (Class of 2025) medical students who are pursuing family medicine, internal medicine adult primary care, pediatrics primary care, obstetrics-gynecology, or psychiatry, and who are committed to future practice in rural Vermont.

 Application Deadline: March 1, 2024

 Anticipated Award Amount: $40,000

 Number of Awards: up to 10

 Apply online at:   www.vsac.org

This program was established by the Vermont legislature in collaboration with the Vermont Department of Health, UVM LCOM’s Office of Primary Care and Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program, and the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC).  The purpose of the program is to strengthen the primary care physician workforce pipeline and increase the number of new physicians practicing in Vermont to meet the health care needs of Vermonters, with a focus on rural areas and undersupplied medical specialties.

Click here for additional information about the program, its requirements, future service obligation, and how to apply.

2024 Freeman Foundation Legacy Medical Scholarship

The Larner College of Medicine (LCOM) Office of Primary Care and Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Freeman Foundation Legacy Medical Scholarship for the Class of 2025.

All medical specialties are eligible to apply.

Typical awards range from $6,000-$10,000.  Awards will be disbursed for the 2024-2025 academic year.

This scholarship honors the Freeman Family and Foundation in appreciation and recognition of their significant financial support to UVM medical students.  The aim of the 2001-2012 Freeman Medical Scholars Program was to strengthen the physician workforce pipeline and increase the number of new physicians practicing in Vermont to meet the health care needs of Vermonters (i.e., increase access to care), with a focus on rural areas and undersupplied medical specialties.  The last Class of Freeman Medical Scholars graduated in 2012.  This legacy scholarship continues work to support and incent students committed to future medical practice in Vermont.

See a complete list of Freeman Medical Scholars

Eligibility:

• Any full-time student of the LCOM Class of 2025 (regardless of state of residence)
• Any medical specialty
• Intent to work in Vermont as a physician for a minimum of one year (to commence within one year following the completion of your medical training)
  

Students who have existing contractual service obligations (e.g., military, NHSC Scholars) are not eligible.

To apply for the Freeman Foundation Legacy Medical Scholarship, submit the following to Jennifer Gaudreau, Physician Placement Professional, (Jennifer.Gaudreau@uvm.edu) by March 1, 2024.

1. A response to required questions (REQUIRED QUESTIONS DOCUMENT).
2. A copy of current curriculum vitae (CV).
3. A signed commitment form stating your intent to work in Vermont as a physician for a minimum of one year following the completion of residency/fellowship training. (COMMITMENT DOCUMENT)

David and Eleanor Ignat Scholars Incentive Scholarship/Loan Forgiveness Program

This program was established in 2022 by the Founding Donors, David and Eleanor Ignat, and the University of Vermont Foundation and is administered in collaboration with UVM’s Office of Primary Care and Area Health Education Centers Program (AHEC), and UVM Student Financial Services (SFS). The purpose of the program is to strengthen the physician workforce pipeline and increase the number of new physicians practicing in Vermont to meet the health care needs of Vermonters.

 Eligibility:

• Full-time enrollment in (or entering) the fourth year of the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont (i.e., Class of 2025).
• Vermont residency is not required.
• All medical specialties are eligible to apply.
• Intent to work in Vermont as a physician for a minimum of one year following the completion of medical training (residency/fellowship).
• Intend to start work in Vermont within one year following completion of medical training.
• Students who have existing contractual service obligations (e.g., military, NHSC Scholars, AHEC Scholars Incentive Scholarship) are not eligible.

Award Conditions:

If awarded, recipient must sign a promissory note detailing the terms and conditions of the Incentive Scholarship/Loan. The award and its terms become binding once the promissory note is signed and executed. Disbursement of the award will not be made unless a signed promissory note is received.

• Recipients who work in Vermont as a physician according to the terms and conditions will have complete forgiveness of this loan.
• Recipients who do not work in Vermont as a physician according to the terms and conditions will repay this incentive scholarship/loan to the University.

Application and Timeline:

To Apply, submit the following to Jennifer Gaudreau, Physician Placement Professional, (Jennifer.Gaudreau@uvm.edu) by March 1, 2024.

1. A response to required questions (REQUIRED QUESTIONS DOCUMENT)
2. A copy of current curriculum vitae (CV).
3. A signed commitment form stating your intent to work in Vermont as a physician for a minimum of one year following the completion of residency/fellowship training. (COMMITMENT DOCUMENT)

Required documents listed above must be received/postmarked by March 1, 2024.

Recipients will be notified by May 1, 2024.

Funds will disburse after July 1 for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Amount: It is anticipated to be $40,000 (award amount may vary annually), with an estimated 1 to 2 awards annually.

Selection: Personal statement/required questions, required documents, and input from AHEC/LCOM Selection Committee. The Founding Donors will have no role in the selection process.