AOF Sterling Welch, DO, Scholars Grant (COMP)

AOF Sterling Welch, DO, Scholars Grant is named in honor of Sterling Welch, DO, for his outstanding generosity to the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) and his desire to support osteopathic medical students and promote education. The recipient will be selected for their academic achievement, participation in volunteer service activities, strong commitment to osteopathic medicine, and financial need.

Criteria
• Must be OMS I, OMS II, or OMS III
• Demonstrate significant financial need
• Exemplify at least 2 of the following:
— Good academic standing with strong academic achievement
— Volunteer community service outside of school requirements
— Strong and clearly noticeable affinity for Osteopathic medicine

Previous AOF Golden Ticket finalists are ineligible for this scholarship.

Award
$2,000
Scopes
COMP, COMP - California Campus Only
Deadline
01/21/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please enter your personal statement here, addressing two of the following: Academic Achievement, Community Service, Commitment to Osteopathic Medicine .
  2. Please share your financial needs which exceed those of a typical medical student.
  3. Upload a copy of your CV or resume.
  4. Please upload a copy of your current AOA membership card. This is required by the AOF. A screenshot from the AOA website is acceptable. Format may be png, jpg, or jpeg.
  5. Please upload a photo of yourself (headshot preferred).