Dougal Murray Health Professions Scholarship
The Dougal Murray Scholarship supports junior and senior students at Holy Cross who plan to attend medical or dental school.
This merit-based scholarship is awarded to third- and fourth-year students with demonstrated financial need, strong academic performance (GPA 3.7+) and commitment to community service and leadership.
About the Scholarship
The Dougal Murray Scholarship provides $20,000 per year in tuition support plus $5,000 for summer research or experiential learning opportunities to low- and middle-income students planning to enroll in medical school or dental school. This award replaces existing need-based aid awarded by the college for low- and middle-income students, including loans and work study. This scholarship was established thanks to the generous gift of William P. Dougal and Richard J. Murray, D.M.D. '80.
How to Apply
The Health Professions Advising Program will invite eligible students to apply for the Dougal Murray Scholarship. For awards beginning in fall 2026, eligible students must:
- Be in their second or third years at Holy Cross as of fall 2025.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Maintain a GPA of 3.7 or higher.
- Demonstrate leadership and teamwork experience through volunteer work and community engagement.
- Demonstrate clinical and/or research experience.
- Submit two letters of recommendation from faculty members.
- Submit a personal statement.
Application Deadline
Eligible students will be invited to submit applications by Oct. 31, 2025.
The selection committee recommends scholarship awards and the Health Professions Advising Program notifies 2026-2027 scholarship recipients by late November 2025.
Contact Information
For questions about the Dougal Murray Scholarship, please contact:
- Health Professions Advisor, Health Professions Advising Program

- Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
