Scholarship Advantages
The benefit of receiving a scholarship, rather than a loan, is that it doesn’t need to be repaid. There are two types of scholarships available to students at Rowan-Virtua SOM – those that are reviewed and awarded through the Rowan-Virtua SOM Scholarship Committee and those that are awarded by outside organizations and companies.
The criteria for scholarship programs typically reaches beyond financial need, which is often a major consideration in the loan process, and includes other factors, such as academic excellence.
Rowan-Virtua SOM Scholarships: DO Program
Rowan-Virtua SOM Merit Scholarships for Incoming DO Students
The Admissions Committee may consider awarding scholarships to incoming students during the admissions cycle. Scholarships may be awarded based on a variety of criteria, including financial need and academic excellence. Students considered for a scholarship will be notified by the Admissions Office.
Rowan-Virtua SOM Foundation Scholarships
The Rowan-Virtua SOM Scholarship Committee administers awards to continuing DO students based on academic excellence or other criteria, specified by the donor. The Committee is responsible for identifying students that may be eligible and meet the requirements of individual awards. The student Financial Aid Office will email OMS II, OMS III, and OMS IV a scholarship survey at the beginning of the fall term to assist the Committee in identifying scholarship recipients.
Rowan-Virtua SOM Pathways to Careers in Primary Care Scholarship (The 2025-2026 application cycle has closed - check back in Spring 2026 when the 2026-2027 application cycle opens)
The Pathways to Primary Care Program offers a meaningful opportunity to support your DO medical education while making a difference in the areas that need it most.
External Scholarship Resources: DO Students
In addition to scholarships offered by Rowan-Virtua SOM, there are a variety of scholarships available through private entities, non-profit institutions, foundations, companies, and state and federal agencies. A list of popular resources is below. Please feel free to conduct your own online research, just be sure you are using a verified source of information! We are also available to offer suggestions and tips.
Service Related Scholarships
- National Health Service Corps - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/
- Health Professions Scholarship Program - https://www.medicineandthemilitary.com/
- Veteran’s Administration Health Professions Scholarship Program - https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Benefits/EducationSupport/#scholarships
Medical Association and Medical Foundation Scholarships
- AACOM - https://www.aacom.org/
- American Osteopathic Foundation - https://aof.org/grants-awards
- American Academy of Family Physicians - https://www.aafp.org/home.html
- National Medical Fellowships - https://nmfonline.org/
- American Medical Association - https://www.ama-assn.org/
Private Scholarships
- Unigo - https://www.unigo.com/
- College Scholarships - http://www.collegescholarships.org/financial-aid/
- Sallie Mae - https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/college-scholarships/