Reynaldo J Carreon Jr Scholarship
GRADUATE OR HONORS & RECOGNITION
The Reynaldo J Carreon Jr Scholarship shall be awarded annually to a College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific student on the Pomona campus in good academic standing who is a member of the Latino Medical Student Association and has demonstrated both a history of service to and a desire to practice in underserved Mexican American communities.
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
- Award
- Amount Varies
- Scopes
- COMP, COMP - California Campus Only
- Deadline
- 01/12/2027
- Supplemental Questions
- Are you a current member of the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)?
- In 300 words; How do you hope to contribute to the underserved Latinx community as a member of the Latino Medical Student Association, a medical student, and a future physician? Describe the ways you hope to support the community through service, advocacy, mentorship, education, and patient care. Reflect on how your experiences and values have shaped your commitment to improving healthcare access and building trust within underserved communities. (A 300-word essay is about half a page single-spaced or one full page double-spaced using a standard 12-point font like Times New Roman with 1-inch margins.)
- In 300 words, write an essay describing your passion and commitment to serving underserved communities. Discuss the experiences that have shaped this commitment, the populations or communities you hope to serve, and how you envision using your skills and education to help address their healthcare needs. (A 300-word essay is about 0.5 pages single-spaced or 1.3 pages double-spaced using standard 12-point font and 1-inch margins).