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 Merit Scholarships for Incoming DO Students
The Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions Committee may consider awarding merit scholarships to incoming students during the admissions cycle.
Individual award amounts are determined at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Scholarships may be awarded based on a variety of criteria, including financial need and academic excellence.
Students selected for consideration will be notified by the Admissions Office.
Rowan-Virtua SOM Foundation Scholarships
Incoming Students
The application cycle for incoming students will open in mid-December 2026. Students must have paid their admissions deposit and have an active Rowan University NetID and Rowan University email address to submit an application.
Continuing Students
The application cycle for continuing students will open in Spring 2027.
Instructions for submitting applications will be emailed to all eligible students prior to the start of each application cycle.
External Scholarship Resources
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/
- Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
- 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/