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Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship Application

This application is for donor-funded scholarships for Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DUQCOM) students and future students. Scholarships range from $2,000 up to $40,000. If you have an applicant portal, we encourage you to sign in for ease of completion.

To be considered for these scholarships, students must submit a CSS Profile.

Deadline: December 31, 2024.

Additional Scholarship: We are pleased to announce the PNC-DUQCOM Scholarship, a prestigious scholarship aimed at providing financial assistance to admitted students from Western Pennsylvania. PNC Foundation Scholarship applications must be submitted through this link.

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Donor-sponsored scholarships are a particularly special philanthropic gift given to positively affect a person’s educational journey. It takes a unique individual to answer the call to become a physician. Preparing the next generation of physician leaders is a shared goal for those who so generously support scholarships for Duquesne University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Please select the scholarships you are interested in applying for and respond to the following essay question for scholarship consideration:

Scholarship

Addison Gibson Foundation

James and Anita McGuirk Endowed Empowerment

John A. Staley, IV and Patricia Staley Endowed Scholarship for Osteopathic Medicine

Knapp Caruso Endowed Scholarship in the College of Medicine

Marc and Janis Hoffman Scholarship

MSA Inc. Empowerment Scholarship

Nancy King Wandrisco and Thomas A. Wandrisco Endowed Scholarship

Robert L. Wintermyer Endowed Scholarship

Ryan Memorial Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Western Allegheny Physicians' Fund

William J. and Helen A. Lyons Endowed Student Resource Fund

The subsequent question will remain consistent across all scholarship applications. You are encouraged to tailor your response or essay to align with the specific criteria of each question. You will have the opportunity to submit a distinct answer for each scholarship:
*You may choose several scholarships in one application and complete each prompt as requested.

In 1,000 words or less, describe how receiving this scholarship will be a transformative opportunity for you to attend DUQCOM. Through this essay, we hope to understand your candidacy for this award. You will be reviewed based on the entirety of your response with particular attention to the following topics: leadership, service to others, alignment with scholarship mission, and commitment to DUQCOM’s mission.

The Addison Gibson Foundation is available for students from Western Pennsylvania who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship renews annually until graduation as long as the recipient maintains good academic standing (3.0 GPA).

Addison Gibson Foundation: In 1,000 words or less, describe how receiving this scholarship will be a transformative opportunity for you to attend DUQCOM. Through this essay, we hope to understand your candidacy for this award. You will be reviewed based on the entirety of your response with particular attention to the following topics: leadership, service to others, alignment with scholarship mission, and commitment to DUQCOM’s mission.