Saryu and Jitu Desai Foundation Scholarship

Drs. Jitendra M. and Saryu J. Desai established their scholarship in 2002. This scholarship is awarded to a second-, third-, or fourth-year medical student who demonstrates a sustained commitment to serving their community, particularly through healthcare-related volunteerism, advocacy, or leadership in underserved populations.

In honor and memory of our parents Amratlal and Chandraknta Shah.

A $3,400 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified medical student

This medical scholarship is made possible by contributions from Dr. Satish and Rupal Shah.

Eligibility for scholarship applicants:

• Applicant must be a United States citizen.
• Applicant must be a Pennsylvania resident for at least 12 months prior to registering as a medical student (not including time spent attending an undergraduate or graduate school). Preference will be given to residents of Central Pennsylvania.
• Applicant must be enrolled full-time at Penn State College of Medicine.

Applicant must use the Scholarship Portal to submit the following:

• A completed scholarship application.
• Two reference letters, from persons other than family members, documenting the applicant’s integrity, interpersonal skills, and potential as a future physician. Note: At least one reference letter must be from either a medical school professor or physician.
• A letter, on school letterhead, from the applicant's medical school verifying that he/she is enrolled full-time.