The following scholarships have been forwarded to the University of ...

MAINE
• Charles E. Gilbert Loan Fund
This loan was established to provide financial assistance to graduates of the University of Maine system who will be doing
further study at AMA approved medical, dental and veterinary schools. This loan has a 5% interest rate and is deferrable
during enrollment, with additional deferments during required internships. Amounts vary from year to year depending on the
number of recipients and the amount in the loan fund.
For further information and application materials contact Office of Student Financial Aid, University of Maine – Orono
at 207-581-1324
• Maine Health Professions Loan
http://www.famemaine.com/
o Application: February 1 st , from FAME’s website, mailed to Access Seat Applicants, Access Seat
Colleges and prior recipients.
o Deadline: May 30
o Eligibility: Must be a Maine resident and must asttend a postgraduate allopathic or osteopathic
medical school, dental school, optometry, or veterinarian sciences.
o Award amount: Up to $25,000 for Maine Access Seat Participants, and up to $10,000 for other
eligibility applicants.
o Is renewable
o Disbursements: Fall and spring semesters
For further information and application materials contact above website or email info@famemaine.com
• Maine Medical Education Loan Foundation (3/2006)
www.mainemed.com
The Maine Medical Education Foundation was established by the Maine Medical Association to make loans to Maine
Residents enrolled in or accepted to approved medical schools. No loan fees, loan amount range from $2,000 up to the full
cost of education Interest on the loan then starts at 1% for the first year after graduation and increases to 3% the second year
and to 5% the third year and each year thereafter. No later than 5 years following graduation from medical school, repayment
will begin in equal quarterly installments, 10 year repayment tern. Payments will be in such an amount as will repay the
principal and accrued interest no later than 10 years from the date of graduation from medical school.
For additional information go to the website or call 1-800-922-6352. Mail or fax application to MMEF c/o Maine
Education Services, One City Center, 11 th Floor, Portland, ME 04101 – fax 207-791-3616.
• Maine State Loan Repayment Program
http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/join_us/slrp.asp
This program is to increase access to medically under-served or unserved populations and is jointly funded by the Federal
Public Health Service, National Health Service Corps and the State of Maine. All commitments are for a minimum of two
years with severe penalties for failure to complete obligation. This program pertains to Physicians, Dentist, Certified Nurse,
Midwife, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant.
For more information and application materials contact Office of Primary Health Care Services at 207-624-5424
MASSACHUSETTS
• Berkshire District Medical Society (updated 3/06)