Joseph Weiss Memorial Scholarship Award

The Joseph Weiss Memorial Scholarship Award is presented to a COMP graduate who best exemplifies the tenets of osteopathic medicine and the principles of compassion and care that distinguish a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Joseph Weiss was WesternU Founding President Philip Pumerantz’s caring and compassionate uncle, who continuously supported his career decisions.

Just a quick reminder—please limit your applications to a maximum of three awards.

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.