Established in 1999, the Myrtle Siegfried, MD, and Michael Vigilante, MD Scholarship is awarded to a qualified first-year medical student. The scholarship was made possible through a memorial contribution from Mrs. Elena Pascal and her sister, Mrs. Carla Vigilante, in honor of their parents, Drs. Siegfried and Vigilante, who practiced medicine in Allentown for more than 50 years. Applicants must be a resident of eligible counties in the state of Pennsylvania for at least 12 months prior to registering as a medical student. Applicants must be entering their first year of medical school and be enrolled in a fully accredited United States medical school. Applicants must submit two reference letters, from persons other than family members, documenting the applicant's integrity, interpersonal skills, and potential as a future physician. Applicants must also submit a letter, on school letterhead, from the medical school they are attending, verifying that they are enrolled as a first-year medical student. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society for more information.