Dr. and Mrs. Warren A. Peterson Scholarship

GRADUATE AWARD
The Dr. and Mrs. Warren A. Peterson Scholarship is presented to a graduating DO student in good academic standing who has demonstrated a commitment to practice osteopathic medicine in the state of Utah. Dr. Peterson is a COMP alumnus who represented the osteopathic philosophy well. His two sons also graduated from COMP, and continue his osteopathic legacy in Utah.

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

Notice of Non-discrimination
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Award
Amount Varies
Scopes
COMP, COMP - Northwest Campus Only, COMP - California Campus Only
Deadline
01/12/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. Describe your commitment to practicing osteopathic medicine in Utah, with particular emphasis on your dedication to humanism, compassion, and providing patient-centered care to individuals and communities in 300 words. (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).
  2. Describe your academic accomplishments since starting medical school in 300 words. (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).