Robert Corey, DO, Memorial Scholarship

GRADUATE and HONORS & RECOGNITION AWARD
The Robert Corey, DO, Memorial Scholarship was established in January 1983. Recipients are selected from second-, third-, and fourth-year COMP students for their commitment to osteopathic medicine, outstanding community service and demonstrated financial need.

The number of scholarships and the award amounts vary annually. Student must be making academic progress per institutional policy. Student comportment will be evaluated as demonstrated by attendance, attitude and professional decorum. Applicants will be required to submit a letter of recommendation from the faculty or applicant’s community discussing the student’s commitment to medicine and community activities, as well as an essay (500 words or less) addressing why you entered the study of medicine and how you feel towards the advancement of human rights of all people regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or sexual orientation. Past scholarship recipients are ineligible to reapply.

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
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Award
Amount Varies
Scopes
COMP, COMP - California Campus Only
Deadline
01/12/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. In 500 words, share why you chose to pursue a career in medicine and the experiences, values, or individuals that have influenced your decision. Describe how your commitment to medicine is connected to your belief in the advancement and protection of human rights for all people, regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or other differences. Discuss how you hope to promote dignity, respect, fairness, and compassion in your future practice, and how you envision advocating for a healthcare environment in which every patient has the opportunity to receive quality care and is treated with understanding, respect, and dignity. (A 500-word essay is about 1 page single-spaced or 2 pages double-spaced using a standard 12-point font like Times New Roman with 1-inch margins.)
  2. In 300 words, Share your commitment to osteopathic medicine and the principles that have drawn you to this approach to healthcare. Describe how the osteopathic philosophy of treating the whole person and promoting health and wellness aligns with your values and goals as a future physician. Include any experiences that have influenced your interest in osteopathic medicine and how you hope to incorporate these principles into your future practice. (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.)
  3. In 300 words, Briefly describe your community service involvement since beginning medical school. Highlight the organizations, populations, or causes you have supported and describe your specific contributions. Discuss what you have learned from these experiences, how they have influenced your understanding of service and the needs of others, and how they have shaped your development as a future physician. (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.)
  4. Please describe any financial needs or extenuating circumstances that extend beyond those typically experienced by a medical student. Your response should be 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).
  5. Please upload your letter of recommendation in PDF format.