Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation Scholarship Program

“Medical school is tough in many ways. Mentally, physically, emotionally, financially, spiritually, and socially. Finding out you can have support by a scholarship with recognition and financial help, gave me motivation in many areas where I was struggling. Sometimes having someone say what you are doing is enough and that someday you will do great things in this profession was enough for me. The money was a bonus to make things a little easier and remain balanced during that crazy time.” Nicolette Rosendahl, DO and Previous Scholarship Recipient

Since the 1986-87 scholastic school year, the Foundation has awarded over 580 scholarships in support of students from the Northwest.

Full Description

2023-24 Scholarships The Foundation is committed to presenting $100,000 in scholarships in 2023-24 with a minimum of $10,000 per scholarship.

  • ALASKA Thanks to generous funding from the Alaska Osteopathic Medical Association and DOs in Alaska, we will present a scholarship to a student from Alaska and dedicated to returning to Alaska.
  • MONTANA Thanks to generous support from the Shirley Carpenter Endowment Scholarship Fund, the Montana Osteopathic Medical Association, and DOs in Montana, we will present a scholarship to a student from Montana and dedicated to returning to Montana.
  • WASHINGTON Thanks to generous funding from the Washington Osteopathic Foundation and DOs in Washington, we will present a scholarship to a student from and dedicated to returning to Washington.
  • WILLIS WOMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP Thanks to the generous support of Genie Willis DO, we will present a scholarship to a female student from Oregon who attends WesternU Oregon Campus College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest in Lebanon, OR
  • STUDENT OF COLOR from a HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED GROUP Thanks to generous support from donors in honor of our 35th Anniversary, this scholarship will go to a student who can demonstrate a commitment to helping improve healthcare outcomes through patient care for people of color. (supplemental application required for consideration https://nwosteo.org/what-we-do/scholarship/diversity-scholarships/)
  • LGBTQ+ Thanks to generous support from donors in honor of our 35th Anniversary, this scholarship will go to a student who can demonstrate a commitment to helping improve healthcare outcomes through patient care in the LGBTQ+ community. (supplemental application required for consideration)
  • GIVING BACK Thanks to previous recipients of a Foundation scholarship and other DOs that want to “give back” to those that supported them, we will present one or more of these general scholarships.

Who's eligible?

  • Students enrolled in a COCA-accredited school who will be OMSII, OMS III, or OMSIV for the 2023-24 academic year are eligible to apply. No scholarships are provided to first-year students.

Who Is Most Likely To Recieve a Scholarship?

  • Applicants must be osteopathic medical school students in their second, third, or fourth year when they receive the scholarship.
  • Student applicants must demonstrate commitment to practicing medicine in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and/or Washington State; or the Northwest in general.
  • Student applicants must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of osteopathic medicine.
  • Student applicants must demonstrate a commitment to volunteer leadership and community service.

How to Apply

What Are The Components Of The Application?

  • one 90-second “selfie-style” video
  • one or more short essays, depending on the scholarship
  • one letter of recommendation
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