Scholarships & Grants for Students in Osteopathic Medicine

Sherry R. Arnstein Minority Student Scholarship

• The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) sponsors the Sherry R. Arnstein Minority Student Scholarship for under-represented minority students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an osteopathic medicine degree program at an AACOM member school. Scholarships of $2,500 are awarded to selected minority students who demonstrate a commitment to promoting the benefits of osteopathic medicine among minority populations.

  Arnstein Minority Student Scholarship
  AACOM
  5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 310
  Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  301-968-4100
  http://www.aacom.org/InfoFor/students/finaid/Pages/ArnsteinScholarship.aspx

Student Osteopathic Surgical Association Scholarship

• The student division of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons sponsors multiple scholarship awards for students who are pursuing degrees in osteopathic surgery. Applicants must be members of the Student Osteopathic Surgical Association and awards may be used for a number of purposes, including education funding and career enrichment activities. Scholarship award amounts vary as do individual eligibility requirements.

  American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
  123 N. Henry St.
  Alexandria, VA 22314
  703-684-0416
  facos.org

American Osteopathic Association Research Grants and Fellowships

• The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) sponsors a research fellowship for osteopathic medicine students who are pursuing an undergraduate or for medical students who are in the process of completing their internship or residency. Fellowship awards of $5,000 are granted to selected students who plan to conduct scientific research related to some aspect of osteopathic medicine. All applicants must be enrolled at an AOA-approved institution and plan to conduct their research in collaboration with a sponsor.

  Division of Research Development
  American Osteopathic Association
  14 2 E. Ontario
  Chicago, IL 60611
  800-621-1773
  do-online.org

American Osteopathic Foundation Scholarships and Grants

• The American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) administers nine scholarship and grant programs for students enrolled in osteopathic medicine degree programs. Awards are available for several purposes, including tuition funding, travel funding and student research. All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited osteopathic medicine degree program and additional eligibility criteria and award amounts vary.

  American Osteopathic Foundation
  142 E. Ontario St., Suite 1450
  Chicago, IL 60611
  312-202-8234
  aof-foundation.org

Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation Scholarship

• The Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation Scholarship is available to students who are enrolled in an accredited osteopathic medicine degree program with special consideration shown to those students who are attending school in, or are residents of, the Pacific Northwest. Scholarship awards are granted on the basis of academic achievement, involvement in the community and professional organizations, letters of recommendation and an intent to practice in the Pacific Northwest after graduation. Annual award amounts vary based on funding.

  Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation
  1410 SW Morrison St., Suite 700
  Portland, OR 97205
  503-222-7161
  nwosteo.org