MacDonald Wood, MD, Educational Scholarship
The MacDonald Wood Burn Survivor Educational Scholarship Program is open to Arizona residents who have survived a serious burn injury that required hospitalization. The program outline is detailed below; if you are eligible to apply, select the Scholarship Application button below to download or print a copy.
First-time applicants should forward paperwork at least one month before the start of the semester/quarter in case there is additional paperwork required or missing items. Applicants who are renewing their scholarship requests should forward a copy of the previous semester/quarter transcript plus a copy of the invoice to be paid as soon as available.
Eligibility
- Resident of Arizona
- Burn survivor
- 17 yrs of age or older, or else a special needs applicant
- Enrolled in an undergraduate, diploma or certificate program at
a state licensed and accredited institution
Application Requirements
- Completed application form (plus letters, for first-time applicants)
- An up-to-date official transcript or grades from the previous quarter
or semester
- Renewal applicants are required to have passing grades in all courses
and to retain a GPA at or above 2.0 (quarter/semester as well as
cumulative)
Selection Criteria
- Ability to achieve academically
- Financial need
- On the recommendation of a counselor, teacher or person aware of
applicant's ability and commitment to the educational program
Decisions
- Scholarship amounts will be a maximum of $1,200 per quarter/semester
--Tuition will be paid directly to the educational institution
--Books and supplies reimbursement will be paid either to the
educational institution or directly to applicant upon delivery
of receipt(s)
- Scholarship applicants will be notified of the selection decision within
two weeks after receipt of the completed application, official
transcript, and required letters (for first-time applicants).