Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships can help make your medical education more accessible and reduce the financial investment required to pursue a career in osteopathic medicine. Explore scholarship opportunities available through OCOM, external organizations, and military service programs.
Scholarship Foundation Mission
OCOM was established to help train diverse, caring, and competent osteopathic physicians who will make a meaningful impact in Central Florida, across the nation, and throughout the global community.
Through the support of the Global Health Sciences Scholarship and Research Foundation and generous philanthropic partners, OCOM seeks to expand opportunities for medical students and support the advancement of evidence-based medicine, research, and patient care.
Scholarship support helps deserving students pursue their medical education, develop their potential, and prepare to serve the communities that need them.
OCOM Internal Scholarships
As funding becomes available, OCOM may offer institutional scholarships to incoming and returning students. Availability, eligibility requirements, and award amounts may vary. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for information about current opportunities.
Explore Outside Scholarships
Students are encouraged to seek additional scholarship opportunities from private organizations, foundations, professional associations, and other funding sources. These resources can help you identify opportunities that may align with your background, interests, and educational goals.
Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
Search a broad collection of scholarship opportunities and use personalized tools to help identify potential funding sources.
Explore Sallie Mae →Fastweb
Create a profile and explore scholarship opportunities matched to your education and personal background.
Visit Fastweb →FinAid
Find scholarship search resources and information about other ways to help finance your education.
Explore FinAid →College Scholarships
Search scholarship opportunities by subject, degree level, location, and other eligibility considerations.
Visit College Scholarships →Scholarship eligibility requirements vary by organization. Opportunities requiring attendance at an institution with full accreditation may not be available to OCOM students while OCOM remains in its current pre-accreditation status. Review each scholarship's eligibility requirements before applying. All outside scholarship awards must be reported to the OCOM Office of Financial Aid, as adjustments to financial aid packages may be necessary.
Military Service Scholarships
Students interested in serving as military physicians may wish to explore scholarship opportunities through the U.S. Armed Forces. These programs may provide financial support for medical education in exchange for a military service commitment.
U.S. Navy
The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) provides eligible medical students with educational financial assistance in exchange for a service commitment. Program details and eligibility are determined by the Navy.
Navy HPSP Information →U.S. Army
The Army offers medical education scholarship opportunities, including HPSP, for eligible students pursuing careers in military medicine.
Army Medical Scholarships →U.S. Air Force
The Air Force offers healthcare career and scholarship pathways for qualified individuals interested in serving as military medical professionals.
Air Force Healthcare Careers →U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The VA offers health professions education assistance programs for eligible students pursuing careers in healthcare.
VA Health Professions Scholarship Program →Military scholarship programs have specific eligibility requirements, application processes, and service obligations. Award amounts, benefits, and commitments vary by branch and program. Contact the appropriate military medical recruiting office for current details before making a commitment.
Guide to HPSP Scholarship at OCOM
Review this additional resource for health professions scholarship recipients.
View Scholarship Document
Service Scholarships
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The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP): Navy will pay educationally based tuition and fees for up to four years of school and provide a monthly stipend. In return, service of a minimum of 2 years on active duty or year for year of scholarship will be required, whichever is longer.
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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.
External Scholarships
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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