Scholarship Funds

Endowed Scholarships

Abbate Christian Medical Mission Fund-established in September 1993 by Dr. and Mrs. Guy Abbate and Evangelical Medical Missions, Inc., this fund provides financial support for medical, nursing and med tech students whose intent it is to pursue a career in Christian medical missions.

Carlton N. Adams Family Scholarship - established in August 1989 by Dr. Carlton N. Adams

Camillo and Bianca Artom Scholarship - established in May 1975 by friends, colleagues, and family of Dr. Artom, this fund provides general scholarship support for a medical student and a graduate student in biochemistry each year.

Dr. Marshall Ball Scholarship - This Fund was established in 2003 by Mrs. Laura Ball in memory of her late husband, Dr. Marshall Ball (’68). The fund provides scholarship support to third-year M.D. Medical School students who have indicated on their applications an interest in pursuing work in Radiology.

Albert J. Beckmann Scholarship - established in September 1978 with an estate gift from Dr. Beckmann (’45). This fund provides scholarship support for students of the Jewish faith.

Kyle E. Black, M.D. Family Scholarship - Dr. Kyle Black established this scholarship in February 1998 in honor of his late wife, Helen Apps Black, and the family’s love for the School of Medicine.

Walter J. Bo, Ph.D. Scholarship - established in February 2000 by Mr. Gilbert M. Grosvenor in honor of Dr. Bo.

W.C. Calton Scholarship - established in August 1987 by Mr. W.C. Calton, Sr.
Dr. Martin and Sandra Castelbaum Fund- established in 2002 by the children of Dr. and Mrs. Castelbaum in honor of their parents

Class of 1943 Scholarship - established in September 1983 by members of the Class of 1943.

Class of 1959 Scholarship - established in 1984 by members of the Class of 1959 in recognition of their 25th reunion.

DeWitt Cromer Cordell Scholarship - established in October 1991 by Dr. A. Robert Cordell and others.

Sandy Lee Cowgill Memorial Scholarship - established in May 1983 by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Cowgill in memory of their daughter, Sandy, this fund provides scholarship support for at least two students each year. One student shall be enrolled in the M.D. program, one in the Ph.D. program with a preference given for biochemistry.

Frederick Thorns Craven, M.D. and Sarah Judson McKinley Craven Scholarship - established in September 1999 by Dr. and Mrs. Craven (’36)
Katherine Davis Scholarship - established in January 1987 by members of the Class of 1961 and other classes. This fund was established in honor of Ms. Katherine Davis, who came to the Medical School in 1942 as secretary to Dr. Herbert M. Vann and then served as assistant to Dean Coy C. Carpenter from 1946-1958, and assistant to Dean Manson Meads until his retirement in 1983.

Demon Docs Scholarship - established in December 1997 by Dr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Martin (’53).

Craig T. Gallanis Scholarship - established in March 1995 by members of the Class of 1989 in memory of their classmate Craig Gallanis, this fund provides scholarship support for medical students. Craig died tragically in an automobile accident during his third year at BGSM.

Eugene P. Gray Memorial Scholarship - established in January 1977 by Dr. and Mrs. Roy E. Truslow (’45)

Wendell Randolph and Hattie Cornelia Causby Grigg Scholarship - established in June 1980 by the Grigg children in honor of their parents
Carol Hanes Scholarship Fund - established in June 1984 by Mr. John W. Hanes, Jr., this fund provides scholarship support for medical students. Mr. Hanes established this fund in memory of his daughter Dr. Carol Hanes, who died just two weeks prior to graduation from BGSM.

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Medical Scholarship-established in July 1998 by the W.R. Hearst Foundation.

Hobbs-McGough Scholarship - established in January 1975 by Dr. Ralph J.W. Hobbs in memory of his parents and his wife’s parents.

Paul L. Horn, M.D. Memorial Scholarship - established in July 1998 through a bequest of Dr. Paul L. Horn (’47).

Robert Earl Howell, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - established in 1976 by Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Howell, Sr. in memory of their son.

Howell Family Fund - established in January 1995 by Dr. and Mrs. Charles M. Howell, Jr. (’35).

Lucile Hutaff Scholarship - established in October 1987 by the late Dr. Lucile Hutaff, this fund provides scholarship support for physician assistant students.
Richard Janeway, M.D. Scholarship - established in January 1996 by Mr. L. Glenn Orr, Jr.

Wingate M. Johnson Loan Fund - established in July 1993 by Mrs. Catherine Jackson, this fund provides educational loans for medical and physician assistant students. Mrs. Jackson established this fund in memory of her father Dr. Wingate M. Johnson.

Mary Jane and Harold W. Johnston, M.D. Scholarship - established in November 1999 by the late Dr. and Mrs. Harold Johnston

John Hume Killian, M.D. Scholarship - established in April 1998 by members of the Class of 1967, and family, friends of Dr. Killian (’67). This fund was established in memory of Dr. Killian, who was killed in an automobile accident in 1998.

Kitchin Family Scholarship - established in January 2001 by Dr. John S. Kitchin (’69).

John R. Knott Scholarship - established in 1968 by the late Mr. John Knott
Roena and Petro Kulynych Scholarship - established in July 1991 by Mr. and Mrs. Petro Kulynych.

Elisha T. and Eva B. Marshburn Memorial Scholarship - established in February 2000 by Dr. E. Thomas Marshburn, Jr. in memory of his parents
W. Joseph May, M.D. Scholarship - established in August 1998 by Mr. Richard P. Budd and family. This fund was established in honor of Dr. W. Joseph May (’44) for his enduring commitment and service to the under-served populations of humanity.

Dalton L. McMichael, Sr. Scholarship - established in March 1994 by Mr. Dalton L. McMichael, Sr.

Suzanne Meads Merit Scholarship - Dr. and Mrs. Manson Meads established this scholarship in memory of their daughter who died in 1970.

Medical Alumni Association Scholarship - established in August 1999 upon meeting a $1.5 million goal set by the Alumni Association and accomplished through donations of alumni, house staff alumni, and parents. Preference is given to students with high academic achievement who also have a financial need. Recipients will be known as “MAA Scholars.”

John G. Medlin, Jr. Research and Scholarship Fund - established in December 1998 by Mr. John G. Medlin, Jr.

Fred Alton Neal, M.D. Scholarship - established in February 1992 by Dr. Fred Alton Neal, this fund provides a full four-year tuition scholarship to an eligible first-year medical student. Dr. Neal is the father of Dr. Bryan Neal (’90).

Anne Eller Pardue Endowed Scholarship - established in 1999 by Dwight Pardue in honor of his wife, Anne Eller Pardue

Margaret W. and Harry O. Parker Scholarship - established in December 1995 by Mrs. Margaret W. Parker.

David Russell Perry, Sr. Memorial Scholarship - established in March 1980 by Dr. and Mrs. D. Russell Perry, Sr.

Robert R. Perz Scholarship - established in July 1991 by the Class of 1984, as well as friends and family of Dr. Robert Perz, this fund provides scholarship support to rising third-year medical students. This fund was established in memory of Dr. Perz (’84) who died tragically as the result of a cycling accident in 1988. Each year, rising third-year medical students select the recipient whose personal values and qualities reflect those of Dr. Perz.

Clyde R. Potter, M.D. Scholarship - established in November 1989 with a bequest from Mrs. Pearl R. Potter in memory of her son, Clyde.

Reynolds Scholars-John W. Packer Scholarship - established in June 1994 by Mrs. John W. Packer and former Reynolds Scholars, this fund provides a full four-year tuition scholarship for qualified medical students.

Bill Richardson Scholarship - established in May 1993 by the late Mr. William M. Richardson and Mrs. Richardson.

Rural Family Practice Scholarship - established in December 1989, donors wish to remain anonymous.

David Bryan Sloan III, M.D. Memorial Scholarship - established in November 1998 by members of the Class of 1988 in memory of their former classmate.

F. Eleanor Stafford, M.D. Scholarship - Dr. Stafford (’50) established this scholarship in October 2001 to provide general scholarship support to medical students demonstrating financial need.

Roy A. Stephens, M.D. Scholarship - established in May 1998 by family, friends and former classmates of Dr. Stephens (’59)

Colin and Mary Louise Stokes Fund - established in December 1982 by Mr. and Mrs. Colin Stokes.

Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation Scholarship - established in July 1981 by the Tannenbaum- Sternberger Foundation.

B. Lionel Truscott, M.D. Scholarship - established in August 1991 by Mrs. Jane W. Truscott in honor of Dr. Truscott.

Glenn Monroe Tucker Scholarship - established in 1990 by Mr. Glenn Tucker
Patricia H. Vann Scholarship in Memory of Dr. Herbert M. Vann and in Honor of Dr. Robert L. Vann - established by Mrs. Vann in memory of her late father-in-law and in honor of her husband, Dr. Robert L. Vann.

Wachovia Educational Scholarship - established in May 1998 by Wachovia Bank of NC, NA.

Wake Forest Medical Scholarship Fund - established in 2002 with proceeds from the estate of Mrs. Treva Richardson, the fund provides scholarship and stipend support for Medical School students who are enrolled in certain combined degree programs.

Wake Forest University Medical Mission Fund - established in March 2000 by Dr. L. Earl Watts (’57), this fund provides financial support for medical students and residents who wish to pursue medical mission training.

Weir Family Scholarship - established in June 2000 by Dr. A. Frank Weir, Jr. (’53) and Mrs. Janet R. Weir.

Julian Andrews White Scholarship - established in December 1993 by Dr. White

Dr. Hillory M. Wilder Scholarship - established in 1961 with proceeds from the estate of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Blake in memory of Mrs. Blake’s father.

Paul H. Wright, M.D. Endowed Scholarship - established in December 1994 by Dr. Paul H. Wright (’74)

Federal Scholarships
See Federal Student Aid

Minority Student Scholarship
     Application for limited scholarship support for minority students during the first two years of medical school should be made to: National Medical Foundation, Inc.; 3995 Elm Street;
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515..