Background

Internal Medicine Associates of Middle Georgia has provided medical care to the residents of Monroe County and Middle Georgia for over 40 years. In 2025, under the leadership of founding physician Dr. Craig Caldwell, the partners started the Internal Medicine Associates Health Sciences Scholarship. With the understanding that community members are the best suited to care for their neighbors, the scholarship was funded to equip healthcare leaders coming from Middle Georgia with the hope that they will return to work in Middle Georgia.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be a graduating senior of Mary Person High School (Forsyth, GA).
• Applicant must demonstrate interest in health sciences.
• Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Applicant must be accepted and plans to enroll into a post-secondary health science program including an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or career training program.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Academic Merit
• Extra-curricular involvement
• Personal Statement
• Letters of Recommendation

Additional Short Answer Questions and Attachments

TheInternal Medicine Associates Health Sciences Scholarship Fund will request the following additional information:

• Letter of Recommendation– Please provide the name and email address of a teacher who has agreed to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. This letter should come from an academic dean, advisor, counselor, teacher, coach, or employer.

Awards

Amount of Award:           $2,000 per year (payable as $500 annually, renewable for four years)

Number of Awards:         One new recipient selected annually, up to four concurrent awards.

Renewal for Prior Recipients: A prior recipient of this scholarship fund is eligible to renew the award each subsequent year of his/her education career for up to four years. To renew, he/she must complete all the required follow-ups assigned by the CFCG Scholarship Director and adhere to the above scholarship fund eligibility criteria.

If a prior recipient does not maintain the eligibility criteria or faces unique circumstances that require him/her to take time off or take a reduced course load for a semester, the student should contact the Community Foundation to determine if he/she is eligible for continued funding.