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Scholarships for IUPCOM Students (COCA Element 9.7-2)

  1. IUP Financial Aid
    1. IUP Grants
    2. IUP Federal Direct Loans
    3. Federal Work Study
    4. IUP Scholarships
    5. Future IUPCOM Endowed scholarship awards
    6. Future IUPCOM First-Year scholarships
    7. Future IUPCOM Graduate Tuition Awards and Scholarships
  2. American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF): The AOF offers various scholarships for osteopathic medical students, including the Golden Ticket Scholarship, which assists students facing unexpected financial challenges. Other AOF scholarships include those recognizing leadership, dedication to the profession, and community involvement.
  3. Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA): The SOMA Foundation, a student-run non-profit, provides scholarships to its members, including the SOMA New Member Scholarship, SOMA Scholar Award, and scholarships focused on Community & Preventive Medicine and Leadership in Specialty Medicine.
  4. National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program: This program awards scholarships to primary care health professions students (including DOs) in exchange for a commitment to serving in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) upon completion of their degree. HPSAs can be rural, urban, or tribal areas with a lack of access to care. The NHSC Scholarship Program can provide full tuition, fees, and a monthly stipend in exchange for a minimum of two years of service at an approved site.
  5. Arnstein Underrepresented Minority Scholarship: Offered by the AACOM, this scholarship supports osteopathic medical students from underrepresented minority groups.
  6. National Medical Fellowships (NMF): NMF provides scholarships and service-learning opportunities for underrepresented minorities in medicine, including DO students, with programs like the Johnson & Johnson/NMF AIM Scholarship and the Brave of Heart Fund scholarships.
  7. Tylenol Future Care Scholarship: This scholarship is open to healthcare students, including those pursuing a DO degree, and recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to patient care.

 Grants

  1. American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF): The AOF offers various grants, including the Caring for Communities Grant, Rossnick International Humanitarian Grant, and International Medical Outreach Travel Grants.
  2. American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Research Grants: The AOA provides grants to DOs, MDs, osteopathic medical students, and PhD researchers conducting studies that address areas of study identified by the AOA Bureau of Osteopathic Research and Public Health.
  3. Advocates for the American Osteopathic Association (AAOA) Special Projects Fund: This fund supports innovative projects that benefit the osteopathic profession, DOs, students, and community initiatives.
  4. National Medical Fellowships (NMF) Service Learning Programs: NMF provides grants and opportunities for students to participate in mentored research focused on healthcare issues and community health needs.

Loan Repayment Programs (for medical students planning to serve in rural or underserved areas)

  1. NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program: This program assists students in their final year of medical or dental school by providing financial aid for student loan repayment in exchange for a service commitment in selected rural or urban HPSAs.
  2. NHSC Loan Repayment Program: This program offers loan repayment assistance to licensed healthcare providers working or applying to work at approved NHSC sites.
  3. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: While not exclusive to medical students, PSLF can provide loan forgiveness for individuals working in public service, including healthcare in rural or underserved areas, after graduation. 

Other Resources

  1. PHEAA Funding Opportunities
  2. 529 college savings plans
  3. Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub): This website lists various scholarships, loans, and loan repayment programs for students interested in rural healthcare.