Dean's Award (COMP Grad)

GRADUATE AWARD
The Dean’s Award is presented to a graduating COMP student for outstanding service to the college and community, leadership ability, and good academic standing.

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
  1. Please describe your service and contributions to the University, College, and local community since beginning medical school. In 300 words, discuss your involvement in student organizations, leadership roles, volunteer activities, mentorship, community outreach, research, advocacy, or other initiatives that have positively impacted your peers, the institution, or the broader community. Provide specific examples of your contributions and explain how these experiences have influenced your personal and professional development, strengthened your commitment to service, and shaped your future goals as a physician.(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. In 300 words, please describe specific examples of your leadership roles and accomplishments at COMP, including the impact your leadership had on your peers, the College, or the broader community. (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).