Dr. Abraham R. Bullis Medical Scholarship

Purpose of Scholarship

To provide tuition assistance to graduates of Palmyra-Macedon High School who are pursuing a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathic medicine program at an accredited medical school.

Application Period

December 1 to February 28

Number and Size of Awards

One award of $10,000; may be split among up to five recipients. Award paid in one lump sum in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters. Minimum award $2,000.

Allowed Use of Award

Awards may be used only for tuition-related expenses for medical school.

Eligibility Criteria

For graduates of Palmyra-Macedon Central School who:

• Have been admitted to or are enrolled in to a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program an accredited medical school in the U. S. or Canada;
• Attended Palmyra-Macedon schools for at least three years;
• Have demonstrated scholastic ability; and
• Have financial need.

Preference is given to residents of the town of Macedon.

Application Process

To begin or continue your application, click here.

This scholarship is one of dozens connected to our Consolidated Scholarship Application. Applying for this scholarship means you’ll be considered for any other relevant opportunities within the Consolidated Application.

Committee/Selection Process

The selection process is coordinated through the Community Foundation. A committee comprised of Community Foundation staff and community representatives reviews applications and selects the recipient(s).

Award Announcement and Payment

The Community Foundation emails an award notification with instructions for claiming the award to the recipient in the Spring. Payment is mailed to the school for the recipient’s account in one lump sum in the Fall and split between the Fall and Spring semesters once required documentation is received.

To release the scholarship payment, upload the requested and required information including your class schedule and tuition bill to verify full-time enrollment to the Community Foundation’s online Scholarship Portal between July 1 and August 15.

Scholarships not claimed by October 15 in the assigned academic year will be forfeited. Email scholarships@racf.org with any questions or concerns.

Renewability

This scholarship is not renewable; however, students may reapply each year they are eligible, for a total of four awards.