UIWSOM Scholarship/Awards Application Submission Portal

AOF Golden Ticket Scholarship

*Application window closed for 2024. Typically opens in the Spring.

The UIWSOM Scholarship and Awards Commitee has been tasked with nominating (1) student from our medical school.

Purpose
Golden Ticket Scholarships recognize those who, despite financial obstacles, have achieved academic excellence, display exemplary leadership, give of themselves through volunteer/community activities, and embody Osteopathic tenants and philosophy.

Scholarship
Up to five (5) educational scholarships will be awarded to medical students from Osteopathic medical schools across the country. Up to five (5) students will be selected as finalists and will each receive a $5,000 educational scholarship. One (1) of the finalists will be selected to receive AOF’s annual Golden Ticket and awarded an additional $15,000 educational scholarship.

Eligibility
• OMS II, III, or IV enrolled at a College/School of Osteopathic Medicine (COM/SOM).
• Significant financial need affecting completion of education.
• In the top 25% of their class (outstanding academic achievement while in medical school). (*UIWSOM does not do class rankings)
• Demonstrated participation in school/community activities outside of any college requirements; may include leadership in professionally related organizations and activities while enrolled in Osteopathic
medical school.
• Prior Golden Ticket award winners are not eligible.
• Current AOA membership required to apply. (Register for complimentary AOA student membership here.)

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
***must be submitted using this form by Monday, April 15, 2024***

1. A one (1) page personal statement from the nominee explaining why financial need is negatively impacting their education
2. Two (2) letters of recommendation from the following list: Pacademic medical instructor, Osteopathic physician, professional mentor, or similar professional within the Osteopathic profession, detailing the nominee’s contributions to the Osteopathic profession and/or their community service
3. Current curriculum vitae or resume (include memberships, Osteopathic or other), and a current photo
4. Proof of AOA student membership

AOF Presidential Memorial Leadership Award

*Application window closed for 2024. Typically opens in the Spring.

The UIWSOM Scholarship and Awards Commitee has been tasked with nominating (1) student from our medical school.

Purpose
This scholarship was created to recognize Osteopathic medical students, actively involved in the AOA, who are committed to the principles of Osteopathic medicine and who have taken great strides toward becoming top student leaders. These individuals have been instrumental in motivating people, and they take conscious, well-calculated steps to develop themselves and their followers.


Scholarship
One (1) educational scholarship in the amount of $10,000 will be awarded to a student who exemplifies Osteopathic principles and best aligns with the scholarship purpose.

Eligibility
• Current OMS II, III, or IV in good standing at a COCA-Accredited College/School of Osteopathic Medicine
•Current AOA membership required to apply. (Register for complimentary AOA student membership here.)
• Demonstrated commitment to the Osteopathic profession through word and deed. Participation in an AOA committee, workgroup or State Association is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated use of these skills.
• Noteworthy accomplishments, awards and honors, special projects and extracurricular activities that demonstrate the nominee’s leadership abilities

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
***must be submitted using this form by Monday, April 15, 2024***

1. A one (1) page personal statement from the nominee that outlines their exemplary leadership, service and character, as well as their commitment to Osteopathic medicine
2. Two (2) letters of recommendation from the following list: academic medical instructor, Osteopathic physician, professional mentor, or similar professional within the Osteopathic profession, detailing the nominee’s leadership qualities, their commitment to Osteopathic principles, and what unique characteristics qualify them for this award
3. Current curriculum vitae or resume (include all current memberships, Osteopathic or other), and a current photo
4. Proof of AOA student membership
5. An unofficial copy of the student’s COM/SOM transcript

AOF Sterling Welch, DO, Scholarship

*Application deadline for 2024 has passed. Applicants will be notified once results have been finalized.

The UIWSOM Scholarship and Awards Commitee has been tasked with nominating (1) student from our medical school.

Purpose
Named in honor of Sterling Welch, DO, for his 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. Each College/School of Osteopathic Medicine (COM/SOM) and branch campus may nominate one student who is in significant financial need to receive a $2,000 grant.


Scholarship
A scholarship award of $2,000 will be presented to one (1) student with financial constraints from each qualifying COM/SOM, branch campus, and location to help offset expenses associated with Osteopathic medical school.

Eligibility
• Current OMS II, III, or IV who was enrolled in the spring 2024 term.
•Current AOA membership required to apply. (Register for complimentary AOA student membership here.)
• Demonstrated significant financial need, and exemplifies at least 2 of the following additional requirements: strong academic acheivements, volunteer community service activities outside of college requirements, strong and clearly noticeable affinity for Osteopathic medicine. 
• Prior Golden Ticket Scholarship finalists and recipients are ineligible for this award. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
***must be submitted using this form by Sunday, October 6, 2024***

1. A one (1) page personal statement from the nominee explaining how the educational grant will be used.
2. Current curriculum vitae or resume (include memberships, Osteopathic or other), and a current photo.
3.  Proof of AOA student membership.

Bexar County Medical Society Alliance Scholarship

*Application window closed for 2024. Typically opens in the Spring.

The UIWSOM Scholarship and Awards Commitee has been tasked with nominating two (2) students from our medical school who would best benefit from the Bexar County Medical Society scholarship, with at least one (1) identifying as Hispanic/Latino.

The BCMS Alliance Scholarship Committee will choose one (1) of these students as the scholarship recipient.

CRITERIA

• Must be a resident of Bexar or adjacent county
• Must be a OMS II (or higher) attending a (4) four-year college university of higher learning or a diploma nursing program in Bexar County OR
• Must be a second year student (or higher) attending a MD or DO medical school in Bexar County
• Must have a sound moral character
• University students must maintain a 3.5 GPA (not applicable to UIWSOM students)
• Medical students must be considered in “good academic standing.”

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
***must be submitted using this form by Wednesday, March 13, 2024***

1. Personal statement detailing what inspired you to pursue the practice of medicine and future career goals.
2. Current resume/curriculum vitae (CV)
3. Current transcript with GPA (unofficial accepted)
4. One letter of recommendation from a physician/faculty

Nancy Ann Wilson Scholarship
*Application window closed for 2024. Typically opens in the Spring.

Nancy Ann Wilson spent most of her life in San Antonio, graduated from Alamo Heights High School, the University of the Incarnate Word, and the Baptist Hospital School of Medical Technology. After her retirement from laboratory work, she became a Blue Bird Volunteer at the Methodist Hospital, volunteering 2 and 3 days a week. Though Ms. Wilson passed in 2016, her names lives on through scholarships to UIW students.

  

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be currently enrolled as an osteopathic medical student.

2. Must be in good standing at UIWSOM.

3. Must have a 2023-2024 FAFSA on file with the Office of Financial Assistance and demonstrate financial need.

 

Application Instructions

1. A 300-word statement addressing the question “How do non-physician team members enhance humanistic patient care?” (The word count is strictly enforced.) 

2. CV including a brief description of community activities and the number of hours completed.

 

AOF Golden Ticket Scholarship

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
***must be submitted using this form by Monday, May 13, 2024**

1. A one (1) page personal statement from the nominee explaining why financial need is negatively impacting their education
2. Two (2) letters of recommendation from the following list: Pacademic medical instructor, Osteopathic physician, professional mentor, or similar professional within the Osteopathic profession, detailing the nominee’s contributions to the Osteopathic profession and/or their community service
   
   
3. Current curriculum vitae or resume (include memberships, Osteopathic or other), and a current photo
   
   
4. Proof of AOA student membership

AOF Sterling Welch, DO, Scholarship

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
***must be submitted using this form by October 6, 2024***

1. A one (1) page personal statement from the nominee explaining how the educational grant will be used.
2. Current curriculum vitae or resume (include memberships, Osteopathic or other), and a current photo.
3. Proof of AOA student membership.

AOF President Memorial Leadership Award

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
***must be submitted using this form by Monday, April 15, 2024**

1.   A one (1) page personal statement from the nominee that outlines their exemplary leadership, service and character, as well as their commitment to Osteopathic medicine
   
   
2. Two (2) letters of recommendation from the following list: academic medical instructor, Osteopathic physician, professional mentor, or similar professional within the Osteopathic profession, detailing the nominee’s leadership qualities, their commitment to Osteopathic principles, and what unique characteristics qualify them for this award
3. Current curriculum vitae or resume (include all current memberships, Osteopathic or other), and a current photo
   
   
4. Proof of AOA student membership
   
   
5. An unofficial copy of the student’s COM/SOM transcript

Bexar County Medical Society Alliance Scholarship

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
***Application window closed for 2024***

1. Personal statement detailing what inspired you to pursue the practice of medicine and future career goals.
2. Current resume/curriculum vitae (CV)
3. Current transcript with GPA (unofficial accepted)
4. One letter of recommendation from a physician/faculty

Nancy Ann Wilson Scholarship

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
***must be submitted using this form by Sunday, April 7, 2024**

1. A 300-word statement addressing the question “How do non-physician team members enhance humanistic patient care?” (The word count is strictly enforced.)

2. CV including a brief description of community activities and the number of hours completed