Dr. Pete Frelinger Family Scholarship

HONORS & RECOGNITION AWARD
The Dr. Pete Frelinger Family Scholarship is presented to a second- or third-year COMP student who demonstrates a commitment of service to underserved communities, a passion for volunteerism, and has a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA.

Jennifer Linzmeyer, DO ’97, established this family-endowed scholarship in honor of her father, Dr. Pete Frelinger. Dr. Frelinger, a close friend to WesternU Founding President Philip Pumerantz, received a Founders Award from Dr. Pumerantz in 1978. Dr. Linzmeyer is happy to continue the family tradition by “creating a legacy to make her father proud.”

Please limit your applications to a maximum of three Graduate Awards and three Honors & Recognition Awards. Applications exceeding these limits will not be considered.

Prohibition of AI-Generated Content
To maintain academic integrity and ensure the authenticity of work, the use of generative artificial intelligence tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly GO, Bard, or similar) to produce, rewrite, or substantially edit content in submissions is strictly prohibited. All submitted work must reflect the student’s own original thinking, analysis, and expression. Any use of AI-generated material will be considered a violation of academic honesty policies and may result in disqualification of award application.

Award amounts granted may vary each year depending on available funding.

Notice of Non-discrimination
In accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, Western University of Health Sciences (Western U) is committed to ensuring a campus community free from unlawful discrimination. Western U strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination in all its programs, activities, admissions, and employment. This policy applies to all aspects of the university, including education programs, employment, admissions, and any other Western U activities