Pre-Health

This scholarship is awarded each year to a to a woman undergraduate in her junior or senior year at the University at Albany with orientation toward a career in dentistry, medicine, or medical sciences. It was established to honor the memory of Katherine Vario, a biology major and premedical student on the SUNYA campus. A picture of Ms. Vario and a brief history of this scholarship is located in the main lobby of the Biology building.

• Evidence of intent to pursue a career in dentistry or medical sciences

• Employment or volunteer experience in medically oriented field

• GPA of 3.2 or above

• Demonstrated financial need

• Involvement in school activities

• Demonstrated commitment to Community Service

1. Resumé

2. Current DARS audit

3. Essay addressing the first two and last qualifications

4. One recommendation from someone familiar with your volunteer medically oriented work or your commitment to community service

Scholarship awards will be not less than $1,250 and may be as high as $3,000 depending on the caliber and number of applicants. One or two awards will be made for the academic year.