Molina Healthcare of Michigan Provider Shortage Scholarship Application

Fall 2026 Scholarship Application

Administered by the Michigan State Medical Society Foundation

Application Overview

Thank you for your interest in the Molina Healthcare of Michigan Provider Shortage Scholarship. This scholarship program was established to help address the shortage of healthcare professionals serving historically marginalized and underserved communities throughout Michigan.

Through this initiative, the Michigan State Medical Society Foundation (MSMS Foundation), in partnership with Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Inc., will award scholarships to students enrolled in eligible healthcare training programs who demonstrate financial need, academic promise, and a commitment to community-based care.

For the Fall 2026 semester, four scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each will be awarded as follows:

• Two (2) scholarships for MD/DO medical students
• Two (2) scholarships for Advanced Practice Provider (APP) students

Although recipients are not required to sign a post-graduation service contract, preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a clear intent to practice in Michigan, particularly in underserved or provider shortage areas.

Eligibility Requirements

1. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet all of the following requirements at the time of application:
2. Be currently enrolled in an accredited healthcare education program.
3. Be enrolled as either: 
   1. a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) student, or 
   2. an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) student.
4. Attend a qualifying Michigan-based program, school, or university.
5. Demonstrate financial need through FAFSA or another approved standardized financial need metric.
6. Demonstrate a strong commitment to community-based care, clinical excellence, and service to underserved populations.
7. Be eligible to receive scholarship funds under the policies of their academic institution.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a complete application package by the published deadline. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed.

1. A complete application must include:
2. A completed scholarship application form
3. Proof of current enrollment
4. Documentation of financial need
5. A current resume or curriculum vitae
6. A personal statement
7. One letter of recommendation

Applications should be submitted to:

Michigan State Medical Society Foundation 

Attn: Provider Shortage Scholarship Program 

120 W. Saginaw Street, Lansing, Michigan 48823

cwheeler@msms.org

Scholarship Application Form

Section 1. Applicant Information

Section 2. Academic Information

Section 3. Financial Need Information

Section 4. Practice Intent and Community Commitment

Section 5. Personal Statement

Please attach a personal statement of no more than 1,000 words responding to the prompt below.

Personal Statement Prompt

Describe your path toward a healthcare career and explain how your education, experiences, and values have shaped your commitment to clinical excellence and community-based care. In your response, please address:

1. Why you chose your current healthcare profession;
2. How your background and experiences have influenced your interest in serving underserved or historically marginalized communities;
3. Your future goals as a healthcare professional;
4. Whether and how you intend to practice in Michigan, especially in an underserved or provider shortage area; and
5. How this scholarship would support your educational and professional journey.

Section 6. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Please attach a current resume or CV that includes, as applicable, the following:

• Educational history
• Clinical training
• Leadership activities
• Volunteer or community service
• Employment history
• Honors and awards
• Research, publications, or presentations

Section 7. Letter of Recommendation

Please provide one letter of recommendation from a faculty member, program director, preceptor, employer, or community leader who can speak to your academic performance, leadership, professionalism, and commitment to service.

Section 8. Required Attachments Checklist

Section 9. Applicant Certification and Signature

By signing below, I certify that the information provided in this application and all attached materials is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false or misleading information may result in disqualification from consideration or withdrawal of an award.

I understand that submission of this application does not guarantee funding. If selected, I agree to provide any additional information reasonably requested by the Michigan State Medical Society Foundation for purposes of award administration, verification, institutional coordination, or reporting.

I authorize the Michigan State Medical Society Foundation to verify enrollment and eligibility information as needed for scholarship administration.