Scholarship Information
Scholarship Foundation Mission Statement
The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) was established to support the need to train diverse, caring, and competent osteopathic physicians who will impact the Central Florida community, our nation, and our global community. Research and scholarship are essential to the advancement of knowledge and understanding, and we are committed to supporting the work of researchers and scholars who will make a difference in the world. The Global Health Sciences Scholarship and Research Foundation program is a critically important partner in providing deserving medical students with the financial assistance to enable their medical education. Building a strong, supportive relationship with the GSRF Foundation program in partnership with generous philanthropic benefactors will provide opportunities for students to advance evidence-based medicine to enhance and improve patient care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, allowing them to excel and transform the future of healthcare.
As available, OCOM will offer internal scholarships to incoming and returning students
Outside Scholarships
The OCOM Office of Financial Aid encourages students to seek additional sources of funding. All awards and scholarships offered to students (including outside scholarships, research assistantships or fellowships, and teaching assistantships or fellowships) must be reported to the Office of Financial Aid. Adjustments to the award package may be required. Please note while searching for outside scholarships that those requiring an accredited institution will not be applicable at this time as OCOM is currently in a pre-accreditation status.
External Scholarships
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Women in Medicine (WIM) will present five, $1,000 Academic Leadership Scholarships for female and gender expansive medical students enrolled in their first, second, or third year of allopathic or osteopathic medical schools in the United States or Canada.
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The American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) offers a variety of educational scholarships and awards, special project and program funding, and research grants for members of the Osteopathic profession.
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The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) has multiple scholarship opportunities for Student Members.
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This AACOM scholarship is designed to recognize underrepresented minority students in their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of osteopathic medical school.
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The SOMA Foundation is dedicated to supporting the education and professional development of osteopathic medical students. SOMA’s mission is to empower future healthcare professionals by administering scholarships and promoting philanthropy.
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The WCI collects tens of thousands of dollars in scholarship money and prizes to award to 10 students who receive the scholarship each year. Applications are generally accepted from June 1- August 31. Please visit the WCI Medical School Scholarship webpage for more information.
Service-Based Scholarship Programs
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The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP): Army will cover your school expenses for up to four years including: tuition and fees, a monthly stipend, and a sign-on bonus. In return, service is required for each year the scholarship was received.
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The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP): Air Force offers scholarships for healthcare professionals to cover all tuition and required fees and a monthly living allowance. In return, service is required for one year of active duty for each year the scholarship was received, serving a minimum of three years.
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The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP): Veterans Affairs provides financial assistance to students receiving education or training in a direct or indirect health-care services discipline. The scholarship covers the participant’s school tuition and approved fees and provides a monthly stipend. In return, one year of service is required for each year the scholarship was received with a minimum of 2 years.
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