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John D. and Virginia Riesch Scholarship

Award Amount
$2,500
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must have completed or is in the process of completing one year of schooling.
  4. Must be a full-time student.
  5. Must be currently enrolled as a medical or nursing student. Undergraduate medical students are not eligible. Nursing students must be enrolled in a minimum two-year program.
  6. Must attend the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health if a medical school student OR the University of Wisconsin-Madison if a nursing school student.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: U.S. medical and nursing students are eligible to apply for this award. Medical students must attend the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and nursing students must attend the University of Wisonsin-Madison.

Application requirements for the John D. and Virginia Riesch Scholarship are:

  • Recommendation letters (2)
  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Official Transcript
Additional Information: Preference is given to a student closer to completing his/her degree. Preference will also be given to candidates from Wisconsin who are attending an educational institution in Wisconsin, and to those who show a strong interest in practicing in Wisconsin. Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria: financial need, academic achievement, personal qualities and strengths, and letters of recommendation.

Award Amount: $2,500 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $2,500.

About Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation:
Contact Information: Elizabeth Ringle ,Program Coordinator
Address: 330 E. Lakeside St. Madison, Wisconsin 53715
Email: elizabethringle@wismed.org

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