J. Scott Heatherington, DO Scholarship

The J. Scott Heatherington, DO Scholarship Award was created in 2012 by a generous donation from FamilyCare Health Plans, Incorporated, with a focus on investing in the future of osteopathic medicine in Oregon. The recipients will be known as J. Scott Heatherington, DO, Scholars. Dr. J. Scott Heatherington was known for his leadership in the profession and his embodiment of osteopathic principles and practices. The J. Scott Heatherington, DO Scholar will reflect the personality, characteristics, and philosophies held by Dr. Heatherington, including:
• Understanding and proficiency in osteopathic principles
• Professional and community leadership and involvement
• Creative leadership and active promotion of osteopathic medicine to colleagues and the general public

Scholarship Eligibility/Criteria
• A commitment to practice medicine in the Pacific Northwest is essential
• Limited to students from Oregon
• Applicant must be a medical student in good standing, in their second year at COMP-Northwest
• The selection committee reserves the right to request additional materials, references, letters of support, and information necessary to evaluate the student’s application

Applicants will also be evaluated on:
• Commitment to practice in the Northwest
• Academic performance
• CV or resume
• Recommendations
• Personal essay

A student may only apply for either the Heatherington OR Rott scholarship, but not both.

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.

Award
Amount Varies
Scopes
COMP, COMP - Northwest Campus Only
Deadline
01/20/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Oregon Resident since
  2. High School Attended
  3. High School Location
  4. Please indicate your desired specialty.
  5. Geographic location where you plan to work following completion of your residency
  6. Upload a copy of your CV or resume.
  7. Reference1: Please provide the name and email address of a reference who will provide a letter of recommendation in support of your application. The person should have detailed knowledge of your medical education (i.e. a preceptor, or medical school faculty).
  8. Reference2: Please provide the name and email address of a reference who will provide a letter of recommendation in support of your application. The person should have detailed knowledge of your medical education (i.e. a preceptor, or medical school faculty).
  9. Heatherington Essay: 1) Describe why you want to be a physician and include what contributions you expect to make to the health care profession; 2) Expand on your commitment to a career in medicine in the Northwest; 3) Explain how you plan to use OMM in your future practice; 4) Share how you are involved in professional societies and community activities.
  10. Please upload a photo of yourself (headshot preferred).
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