Financial Aid: Scholarships

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American Association of Women Podiatrists Founders Scholarship

Eligible Disciplines: Podiatric Medical Students Only

Eligibility: Scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholarship and involvement with and contributions to the American Association of Women Podiatrists.

Award Amount: $1,000

Renewal Information: Non-renewable

Condition of Award: Must be a female, a member of AAWP, possess at least a 3.0 GPA, and be a third-year podiatric medical student

Deadline to Apply: June 1st

Application Information: Applications are available through the AAWP Web site – http://www.aawpinc.com/scholarships.htm

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American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians Scholarship Program

Eligible Disciplines: Osteopathic Medical Students Only

Program Description: Competitive scholarship offered through the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians based on financial need and letters of recommendation

Eligibility: Second-, third-, and fourth-year osteopathic medical students who are members of ACOFP and are active with the school ACOFP Student Chapter

Award Amount: Information available at a later date

Condition of Award: Intend to enter an AOA approved family practice residency program

Deadline to Apply: Information available at a later date

Additional Information:The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians also offers awards for ACOFP student chapters and is accepting applications for various national student committees and for the ACOFP preceptorship program.

Application Information:Applications for the ACOFP scholarship, the ACOFP student chapter awards, the national student committees, and the ACOFP preceptorship program may be downloaded from the AOFP web site at www.acofp.org or contact the ACOFP Central Office at 800/323-0794 or ACOFP Student Chapter Officers.

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Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program

Eligible Disciplines: Osteopathic Medical, Certified Nurse Anesthetist (Army and Air Force ONLY), and Pharmacy Students (Air Force Only)

Program Description: Competitive scholarship offered through the Army, Navy, and Air Force based on academic performance and recommendations

Eligibility: U.S. citizens that physically qualify must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment

Award Amount: Full tuition and fees plus a monthly stipend of approximately $1,235. The stipend amount increases every July 1.

Renewal Information: Contracts must be renewed annually.

Condition of Award: For each year the scholarship is received, the student must agree to serve one year as a medical officer. Minimum 3 year obligation.

Deadline to Apply: Spring (varies)

Program/Application Information

Air Force - IL Campus: 312/922-2925
Air Force - AZ Campus: 480/921-9583
Army - IL Campus: 708/492-0450
Army - AZ Campus: 480/831-0166
Navy - IL Campus: 800/469-6289 or 847/688-7100 ext. 134 or 165
Navy - AZ Campus: 602/254-3347

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Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) Scholarship

Eligible Disciplines: Osteopathic Medical Students Only

Program Description: Competitive institutional scholarship based on academic performance, financial need, and extracurricular involvement

Eligibility: Full-time students who are enrolled at Downers Grove, Illinois campus

Award Amount: Varies. Awards are based on availability of funds.

Renewal Information: May reapply annually

Condition of Award: Must be a full-time student in good standing

Deadline to Apply: Varies; Financial Aid Committee will notify students

Application Information: Applications will be distributed by the Financial Aid Committee when available.

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APMA Stephen L. Barrett, DPM Scholarship

Eligible Disciplines: 3rd- and 4th-year Podiatric Medical Students Only

Program Description: The scholarship shall be awarded in the fall to one or more Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program student in their third or fourth year at Midwestern University, providing that sufficient income and qualified students exist.

Eligibility: All 3rd- and 4th-year students attending the Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program. Preference shall be granted to students with financial need and academic excellence, who have demonstrated leadership involvement and podiatric community service.

Award Amount: Minimum level of support is $1,000.

Deadline to apply: June 1st

Application Information: Distributed via University e-mail each May. Application is available through APMA.

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George E. Clark Scholarship

Eligible Disciplines: 3rd and 4th year Podiatric Medical Students Only

Program Description: APMA is the only national funding resource devoted to students of podiatric medical education.

Eligibility: All 3rd- and 4th-year students enrolled in the podiatric medical program.

Award Amount: $1,000

Renewal Information: Contracts must be renewed annually.

Condition of Award: Available for students that are residents of Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Georgia.

Deadline to apply: Varies

Application Information: Applications are available each spring through the Office of Student Financial Services.

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The Johnson & Johnson Wound Management Scholarship

Eligible Disciplines: 3rd year AZPOD student.

Program Description: The scholarship shall be awarded in the fall to one or more Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program students in their third year at Midwestern University, providing that sufficient income and qualified students exist. Students may receive the Johnson & Johnson Wound Management Scholarship in more than one year. The Financial Aid Committee shall review the students qualifying for the scholarship and elect the final recipient(s).

Award Amount: Varies (up to $1,000)

Eligibility: All 3rd students attending the Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program. Preference shall be granted to a student who has demonstrated knowledge of and appreciation for the challenges of acute and chronic wound healing.

Condition of Award: The scholarship may be used only for tuition, books, and other expenses directly related to the students' academic programs (housing, meals, and other non-academic expenses should not be covered by the scholarship). The scholarship will not be awarded directly to students; instead, it will be used to reduce or completely cover the amount the student(s) owe(s) to the Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program for academic expenses. Johnson & Johnson leaves it to MWU to decide the amount of the award(s) and how many students will receive a scholarship annually.

Deadline to Apply: Summer

Application Information: Applications distributed to all current 2nd year students in the summer of each year via University e-mail.

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Hispanic Scholarship Foundation

Eligible Disciplines: All Programs

Program Description: The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the five following requirements to apply.

Be of Hispanic Heritage: persons descended from Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican, Central American (excluding Belize), South American (excluding Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana), or other Spanish cultures
Be a US citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree
Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Award Amount: $1,000 to $5,000

Renewal Information: May reapply annually

Condition of Award: Must maintain a good grade point average and must be attending college full-time

Deadline to Apply: October 1st of each year

Application Information: Visit the website www.hsf.net or call 877/HSF-INFO (877/473-4636).

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Illinois Department of Public Health Medical Student Scholarship Program

Eligible Disciplines: Osteopathic Medical Students Only

Program Description: Competitive scholarship, offered through the Illinois Department of Public Health, based on financial need and recommendations

Eligibility: Illinois resident students attending Downers Grove, Illinois campus

Award Amount: Full tuition and fees plus a monthly stipend

Renewal Information: Contracts must be renewed annually.

Condition of Award: For each year the scholarship is received, the student must agree to practice one year in a health professions shortage area of Illinois.

Deadline to Apply: May 15th

Application Information: Bronwyn Jones-Leach, Program Coordinator, IDPH Center for Rural Health, 535 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, IL 62761; 217/782-1624; BRONWYN.JONES@illinois.gov

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Allied Health Care Professional Scholarship Program (IDPH)

Eligible Disciplines: Physician Assistant Students Only

Program Description: Competitive scholarship, offered through the Illinois Department of Public Health, based on financial need and recommendations

Eligibility: Illinois resident students attending Downers Grove, Illinois campus

Award Amount: $7,500

Renewal Information: Contracts must be renewed annually.

Condition of Award: For each year the scholarship is received, the student must agree to practice one year in a health professions shortage area of Illinois.

Deadline to Apply: June 30th

Application Information: Bronwyn Jones-Leach, Program Coordinator, IDPH Center for Rural Health, 535 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, IL 62761; 217/782-1624; BRONWYN.JONES@illinois.gov

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Indian Health Service Health Professions Scholarship

Eligible Disciplines: Osteopathic Medical Students, Podiatry Students, Pharmacy, and Physicians Assistant Students

Program Description: Federal scholarship program

Eligibility: Native American and Alaskan Native students

Award Amount: Full tuition and fees plus a monthly stipend

Renewal Information: Contracts must be renewed annually.

Condition of Award: For each year the scholarship is received, the student must agree to practice one year for the Indian Health Service; minimum 2-year obligation.

Deadline to Apply: Varies

Application Information: Indian Health Service Scholarship Office – 800/892-3079 or www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/Scholarships

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Medtronic Physio-Control Advanced Nursing Practice

Program Description: Nurse Anesthesia scholarship offered through the Emergency Nurses Association Foundation

Award Amount: Up to $3,000

Application Deadline: June 1st of each year

Application Requirements/Description: This scholarship is awarded to a nurse pursuing an advanced clinical practice degree to become a nurse practitioner or clinical specialist. Applicants must be ENA members for one year before applying.

Contact: Refer to the website for official rules and requirements found at http://www.ena.org/foundation/scholarships/

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Midwestern University Institutional Scholarships

MWU Need-Based Scholarship Program

Eligible Disciplines: All Programs

Program Description: An institutional scholarship awarded to incoming and returning students from each of the University's colleges, with funding provided by the University's School-As-Lender program.

Eligibility: Must attend MWU, demonstrate financial need, meet MWU's priority financial aid deadline date, and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Award Amount: Varies. $3,354 awarded for 2008-2009

Renewal Information: Non-renewable. Future amounts and availability of funding for this scholarship depend on market conditions and federal legislative actions regarding the School-As-Lender program.

Deadline to Apply: Must meet MWU's priority deadline date and demonstrate high need.

Application Information: No separate scholarship application is necessary. The MWU Need-Based Scholarship is awarded to eligible students who qualify for the scholarship during the academic year based on the availability of funding.

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MWU Spirit of Service Scholarship

Eligible Disciplines: All Programs, Glendale Campus Only.

Program Description: The MWU Community Service Scholarship was established for the benefit of students who have actively participated in community service activities. This scholarship fund was developed as a result of special fundraising income generated from community organizations.

Eligibility: Students attending the Glendale, AZ campus and demonstrate a financial need.

Award Amount: $2,500-$5,000

Renewal Information: Must reapply annually

Deadline to Apply: July

Application Information: Applications are distributed by the Office of Student Financial Services in the spring/summer quarter to currently enrolled students via University email.

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Shirley Ann Brysacz Memorial Scholarship

Eligible Disciplines: Osteopathic Medical Students Only

Program Description:The Shirley Ann Brysacz Memorial Scholarship has been endowed by family and friends to honor the memory of Shirley, who, as a mother of four young children, supported her husband, Stanley Brysacz, during his four years at CCOM.

Eligibility: 3rd- and 4th-year osteopathic medical students enrolled at the Glendale, AZ campus

Award Amount: $2,500

Renewal Information: Must reapply annually

Condition of Award:In keeping with the memory of Shirley Ann Brysacz, this scholarship will be awarded to a third- or fourth-year medical student with a spouse and children and, preferably, with plans to practice Family Medicine in Arizona.

Deadline to Apply: Varies annually

Application Information: Applications are distributed by the Office of Student Financial Services in the winter quarter to currently enrolled students via University email.

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National Health Service Corps Scholarship (NHSC)

Eligible Disciplines: Osteopathic Medical Students and Physicians Assistant Students

Program Description: Competitive scholarship offered through the Public Health Service

Eligibility: U.S. citizens that physically qualify must be enrolled at an approved accredited college.

Award Amount: Full tuition and fees plus a monthly stipend of $1,157

Renewal Information: Contracts must be renewed annually.

Condition of Award: For each year the scholarship is received, the student must agree to practice one year in a health professions shortage area of the U.S.; minimum 2 year obligation.

Deadline to Apply: Sometime at the end of March (exact date varies annually)

Application Information: 800/638-0824

Additional Information: http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/

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Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)

Eligible Disciplines: Osteopathic Medicine, Physician Assistant, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Dental Medicine, Optometry, and Podiatry Students Only (Glendale campus only)

Program Description: Professional student exchange program, under which legal residents of western states without a public professional school offering an Osteopathic Medicine, Physician Assistant, Podiatric Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental Medicine, Optometry or Occupational Therapy program may receive tuition at MWU.

Eligibility: Incoming Osteopathic Medical students who are residents of Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, Washington, or Wyoming. Incoming Physician Assistant students who are residents of Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, or Wyoming. Incoming Pharmacy students who are residents of Alaska, Nevada or Hawaii. Incoming Occupational Therapy students who are residents of Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, or Wyoming. Incoming Dental students who are residents of Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota and Wyoming. Incoming Optometry students who are residents of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Incoming Podiatry students who are residents of Alaska, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Funding is provided only to incoming students. However, continuing students may apply if a surplus of funds exists for one program in a given award year.

Award Amount: $18,800 for Osteopathic Medical students; $22,000 for Dental students; $15,100 for Optometry students, $15,066 for Physician Assistant students; $8,933 for Pharmacy students; and $11,500 to $15,333 (depending on length of academic year) for Occupational Therapy students; $13,100 for Podiatry students (for the 2009-10 academic year)

Renewal Information: Must be renewed annually through state certifying officer

Deadline to Apply: In most states, the deadline for receiving completed applications for certification is October 15th of the year preceding admission. However, a few states have different deadlines or accept late applications.

Application Information: 303/541-0214

Additional Information: http://www.wiche.edu/SEP/PSEP/

How WICHE Selects PSEP Students For Support Brochure (PDF - 32KB)

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National Medical Fellowships, Inc. (NMF)

Eligible Disciplines: Osteopathic Medical Students only

Program Description: Private organization that provides numerous scholarships, fellowships, and grants

Eligibility: Needy African American, Mexican American, mainland Puerto-Rican, or American Indian students

Award Amount: Awards have ranged from $500 to $10,000 per year

Renewal Information: May reapply annually

Condition of Award: None

Deadline to Apply: NMF offers many scholarships with varying deadline dates

Application Information: 212/483-8880

Additional Information: http://www.nmfonline.org/

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Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation

Eligible Disciplines: Second-, Third-, or Fourth-Year Osteopathic Medical Students only

Program Description: Not for profit foundation which offers loans and scholarships to medical students

Eligibility: Based on academic performance, professional activity, aptitude for medical schoolwork and recommendations. Preference given to OR, AK, MT, ID, and WA residents (or those who have lived, worked, or attended institutions of higher education in the Pacific Northwest) who will return to practice in the Northwest

Award Amount: Varies

Renewal Information: May reapply annually

Condition of Award: Must be committed to practicing in the Pacific Northwest

Deadline to Apply: February 1st

Application Information: 888/696-7836 or 503/222-7161

Additional Information: http://www.nwosteo.org

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Private Postsecondary Education Student Financial Assistance Program (PFAP)

Eligible Disciplines: Undergraduate programs only

Program Description:Established by the Arizona State Legislature to provide financial assistance awards to qualified students attending participating private postsecondary institutions to complete a baccalaureate degree.

Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate students enrolled at the Glendale, Arizona campus

Award Amount: $1,500

Renewal Information: Must reapply annually

Condition of Award: Must complete baccalaureate degree within three years of first receiving scholarship

Deadline to Apply: Applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis.

Application and Additional Information: Contact MWU Financial Aid Office.

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Podiatry Insurance Company of America (PICA)

Eligible Disciplines: Third-Year Podiatric Medical Students Only

Program Description: This scholarship was established for the benefit of third year podiatry students attending the Glendale, Arizona campus who have actively participated in community service activities and have demonstrated leadership qualities. This scholarship fund was developed as a result of funding provided by the Podiatry Insurance Company of America (PICA).

Eligibility: Students attending one of the colleges of podiatric medicine

Award Amount: $2,500

Condition of Award: Must be a third-year podiatric medicine student

Deadline to Apply: Varies

Application Information: Students will receive notice during the academic year of scholarship availability and deadline date via University mail.

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Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation Founder's Award

Eligible Disciplines: Osteopathic Medical Students only

Program Description: Private loan fund that is interest-free during in-school and internship/residency period. Loan recipients will be forgiven 20% of the loan for every year the loan recipient maintains his/her principal medical practice in one of the seven counties of southern Arizona (Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz and Yuma).

Eligibility: Osteopathic medical students who are Arizona residents, although preference is given to residents of southern Arizona

Award Amount: $8,000 to $12,000 per year

Renewal Information: May reapply annually

Condition of Award: Must be committed to establishing a primary practice in Southern Arizona

Deadline to Apply: December 1st of each year

Application Information: 520/299-4545 or 800/201-8663

Additional Information: http://www.tomf.org/

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Basil M. Tucker Scholarship

Eligible Disciplines: Podiatric Medical Students Only

Eligibility: Must be a resident of North Carolina; a third or 4th year podiatric student in good standing at a podiatry school. The scholarship committee will consider candidates based on need and academics. Only one candidate per year may be nominated.

Award Amount: $5,000

Deadline to Apply: Will be announced.

Application Information: Nominations are made by AZPOD faculty. One recommended candidate per year may be submitted for consideration by the Director of the podiatry program of the podiatry school; one recipient per year.

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VICHA Memorial Scholarship (ASPMA)

Eligible Disciplines: Podiatric Medical Students Only

Eligibility: Podiatric medical students entering 4th year.

Award Amount: $2,000

Deadline to Apply: May 1st

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ACFAS Scholarship

Eligible Disciplines: Podiatric Medical Students Only

Program Description: Used to assist in travel expenses during fourth year of schooling for externship/clerkship travel.

Eligibility: Open to 3rd year AZPOD students.

Award Amount: $1,000

Deadline to Apply: February 1st

Application Information: Application will be e-mailed to students.

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Association of Schools of Allied Health Professionals (ASAHP) Scholarship

Eligible Disciplines: Podiatric Medical Students Only

Qualities Considered: Academic achievements, service to the institution and the community, leadership, extracurricular activities and evidence of strong communications skills.

Award Amount: $1,000

Deadline to Apply:May 15th

Application Information: Information available at: www.asahp.org/excellence_award.htm

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Meyer Friedlander-Milton Klasky Tikkun Olam Scholarship

Eligible Disciplines: Podiatric Medical Students Only

Eligibility: 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year AZPOD student actively involved in community service, exhibiting leadership abilities and exemplify helping others even in the midst of busy academic schedules.

Award Amount: Pending

Deadline to Apply: Summer

Application Information: Applications will be distributed to students in the summer of each year via University e-mail.

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Financial Aid: Scholarships

Scholarship Links and Searches

American Association of Women Podiatrists Founders Scholarship

American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians Scholarship Program

Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) Scholarship

APMA Stephen L. Barrett, DPM Scholarship

George E. Clark Scholarship

The Johnson & Johnson Wound Management Scholarship

Hispanic Scholarship Foundation

Illinois Department of Public Health Medical Student Scholarship Program

Allied Health Care Professional Scholarship Program (IDPH)

Indian Health Service Health Professions Scholarship

Medtronic Physio-Control Advanced Nursing Practice

Midwestern University Institutional Scholarships

MWU Need-Based Scholarship Program

MWU Spirit of Service Scholarship

Shirley Ann Brysacz Memorial Scholarship

National Health Service Corps Scholarship (NHSC)

Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)

National Medical Fellowships, Inc. (NMF)

Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation

Private Postsecondary Education Student Financial Assistance Program (PFAP)

Podiatry Insurance Company of America (PICA)

Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation Founder's Award

Basil M. Tucker Scholarship

VICHA Memorial Scholarship (ASPMA)

ACFAS Scholarship

Association of Schools of Allied Health Professionals (ASAHP) Scholarship

Meyer Friedlander-Milton Klasky Tikkun Olam Scholarship

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