All nominations made through this portal must originate from an organizational account and cannot be completed by the individual nominee. Create an Organization profile if you are nominating an individual on behalf of the following:
- COM/SOM Dean’s Office
- COM/SOM Financial Aid Office
- COM/SOM Office of Student Affairs
To register an organizational account visit https://aof.smapply.org and click "Register" to complete this process. To add an organization to an existing individual account click "My Account" and complete your organization's information.
OPENING SPRING 2024
- AOF/AAOA Donna Jones Moritsugu Memorial Awards (deadline May 16)
In partnership with the Advocates for the American Osteopathic Association (AAOA), the AOF extends this award to life partners of graduating Osteopathic medical students who best exemplify the type of unselfish, immeasurable support and personal sacrifice that is crucial to their partner’s success. Eligibility and nomination requirements here. - AOF/AOA Presidential Memorial Leadership Scholarship (deadline EXTENDED to May 13)
This educational award was created to recognize Osteopathic medical students committed to the principals of Osteopathic medicine and who have taken great strides toward becoming top student leaders. These individuals have been instrumental in motivating people and they take conscious, well-calculated steps to develop themselves and others. One educational scholarship in the amount of $10,000 will be awarded to a student who exemplifies Osteopathic principals and aligns with the scholarship purpose. Eligibility and nomination requirements here. - AOF Golden Ticket Scholarship (deadline EXTENDED to May 13)
The Golden Ticket Scholarship recognizes those who despite financial obstacles have achieved academic excellence, displayed leadership, made a commitment to community outreach, and embody Osteopathic tenants and philosophy. Four educational scholarships will be awarded to Osteopathic students who exemplify the scholarship's purpose. Four students will be recognized as finalists and awarded a $5,000 educational scholarships. One of the four students will be selected as the Golden Ticket Winner and awarded an additional $15,000. Eligibility and nomination requirements here. - AOF Sterling K. Welch Scholars Grants (nominations open through October 31!)
Named in honor of Sterling Welch, DO, for his outstanding generosity to the AOF and his desire to support Osteopathic medical students and promote education, this grant was established to provide monetary aid to Osteopathic medical students. Each College/School of Osteopathic Medicine (COM/SOM) and branch campus may nominate one student who is in significant financial need to receive a $2,000 grant. ONE NOMINATION PER COM/SOM AND BRANCH CAMPUS ANNUALLY! Eligibility and nomination requirements here.
Opening Fall 2024:
- AOF Paul S. McCord, DO, Memorial Scholarship
This educational award of $1,500 is given annually to one student from the third-year class at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (MWU/CCOM) who has demonstrated a desire for and is committed to providing medical services in underserved and/or disadvantaged areas.
NOTE: Students may apply or be nominated for multiple grants in one cycle; however only one grant will be awarded, per student. If a student is selected as the top winner for two grants, the greater of two grants will be given.
AOF COM/SOM Nomination Portal
All nominations made through this portal must originate from an organizational account and cannot be completed by the individual nominee. Create an Organization profile if you are nominating an individual on behalf of the following:
- COM/SOM Dean’s Office
- COM/SOM Financial Aid Office
- COM/SOM Office of Student Affairs
To register an organizational account visit https://aof.smapply.org and click "Register" to complete this process. To add an organization to an existing individual account click "My Account" and complete your organization's information.
OPENING SPRING 2024
- AOF/AAOA Donna Jones Moritsugu Memorial Awards (deadline May 16)
In partnership with the Advocates for the American Osteopathic Association (AAOA), the AOF extends this award to life partners of graduating Osteopathic medical students who best exemplify the type of unselfish, immeasurable support and personal sacrifice that is crucial to their partner’s success. Eligibility and nomination requirements here. - AOF/AOA Presidential Memorial Leadership Scholarship (deadline EXTENDED to May 13)
This educational award was created to recognize Osteopathic medical students committed to the principals of Osteopathic medicine and who have taken great strides toward becoming top student leaders. These individuals have been instrumental in motivating people and they take conscious, well-calculated steps to develop themselves and others. One educational scholarship in the amount of $10,000 will be awarded to a student who exemplifies Osteopathic principals and aligns with the scholarship purpose. Eligibility and nomination requirements here. - AOF Golden Ticket Scholarship (deadline EXTENDED to May 13)
The Golden Ticket Scholarship recognizes those who despite financial obstacles have achieved academic excellence, displayed leadership, made a commitment to community outreach, and embody Osteopathic tenants and philosophy. Four educational scholarships will be awarded to Osteopathic students who exemplify the scholarship's purpose. Four students will be recognized as finalists and awarded a $5,000 educational scholarships. One of the four students will be selected as the Golden Ticket Winner and awarded an additional $15,000. Eligibility and nomination requirements here. - AOF Sterling K. Welch Scholars Grants (nominations open through October 31!)
Named in honor of Sterling Welch, DO, for his outstanding generosity to the AOF and his desire to support Osteopathic medical students and promote education, this grant was established to provide monetary aid to Osteopathic medical students. Each College/School of Osteopathic Medicine (COM/SOM) and branch campus may nominate one student who is in significant financial need to receive a $2,000 grant. ONE NOMINATION PER COM/SOM AND BRANCH CAMPUS ANNUALLY! Eligibility and nomination requirements here.
Opening Fall 2024:
- AOF Paul S. McCord, DO, Memorial Scholarship
This educational award of $1,500 is given annually to one student from the third-year class at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (MWU/CCOM) who has demonstrated a desire for and is committed to providing medical services in underserved and/or disadvantaged areas.
NOTE: Students may apply or be nominated for multiple grants in one cycle; however only one grant will be awarded, per student. If a student is selected as the top winner for two grants, the greater of two grants will be given.