AACOM Sherry R. Arnstein Minority Student Scholarship

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)

Amount: $2,500
Deadline: October 16 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: graduate
Renewable: No

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About

This scholarship supports underrepresented minority students pursuing an osteopathic medical degree. It aims to increase diversity in the field of osteopathic medicine.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US, Permanent Resident, DACA
  • GPA: Not specified
  • Demographic: minority, immigrant
  • Must be an underrepresented minority student (African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, Pacific Islander).
  • Accepted and enrolled in an AACOM member college of osteopathic medicine.

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Personal essay
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts

Timeline

Applications open in July. Deadline in October. Winners notified in December.

Tips

Emphasize your commitment to medicine and your experiences as a minority student. Articulate how you will contribute to diversity within osteopathic medicine. Strong academic record in science is essential.