# Peter V. Westhaysen Medical Education Scholarship

> Amount varies from Legacy Foundation. Deadline Jun 1, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/peter-v-westhaysen-medical-education-scholarship
- Provider: Legacy Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: Deadline Jun 1, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/in
- Official page: https://legacyfdn.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Peter V. Westhaysen Medical Education Scholarship, administered by the Legacy Foundation, supports students pursuing careers as physicians. This program is specifically designed for permanent residents of Lake County, Indiana, who are enrolled in a full-time post-graduate program to become a medical doctor. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding scholastic ability alongside financial need. 

The scholarship helps cover the costs of tuition, fees, and books. To qualify, students must apply through the Legacy Foundation's online system. The application period runs from April 1st through the deadline of June 1st. Because the selection process relies on assessing financial need, applicants should expect to submit financial aid information. While the foundation does not explicitly require the FAFSA for this specific medical scholarship, completing the federal application is a standard step for demonstrating financial need in post-graduate medical programs. Recipients are selected by an advisory committee that balances academic achievement with the applicant's financial circumstances.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: IN
- Education level: Graduate student
- Year: Graduate
- College types: Public college, Private college
- Must be a permanent resident of Lake County, Indiana, and enrolled in a full-time post-graduate program to become a medical doctor.

## How to apply

Complete and submit the application online through the foundation's portal during the open application window between April and June.

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