Sterling Welch Scholars Grant
Scholarship Sponsored by American Osteopathic Foundation
The American Osteopathic Foundation’s Sterling K. Welch, DO, Fund was established in 1965 through a bequest from Dr. Welch’s estate. Annually, scholarships are given in honor of Dr. Welch’s outstanding generosity to the AOF and his desire to support Osteopathic medical students and promote education, this grant was established to provide monetary aid to Osteopathic medical students.
Originally awarded to one student annually, this scholarship has grown in its capacity to award one scholarship per COM/SOM.
Purpose
This educational scholarship is awarded annually to Osteopathic medical students with significant financial need (as identified by COMs/SOMs), as well as strong academic achievement, participation in volunteer service activities, and a strong commitment to Osteopathic medicine.
Scholarship
A scholarship of $2,000 will be presented to one (1) student with significant and demonstrated financial constraints from each qualifying COM/SOM, branch campus, and location to help offset expenses associated with Osteopathic medical school.
Eligibility
- OMS I, II, or III in good standing at a College/School of Osteopathic Medicine (COM/SOM) at time of nomination.
- Demonstrated, significant financial need and exemplifies at least 2 of the following additional requirements:
- Good academic standing (50th percentile) with strong academic achievements.
- Volunteer community service activities beyond COM/SOM requirements.
- Strong and clearly noticeable affinity for Osteopathic medicine.
- Current AOA membership required to apply. (Complimentary AOA student membership here.)
- Prior Golden Ticket Scholarship finalists and winners are ineligible for this scholarship.