Ensuring the future of Osteopathic Medicine in Colorado begins by supporting today’s Osteopathic medical students. The Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation is proud to award two $10,000 tuition scholarships to two students entering their third year at an AOA accredited College of Osteopathic Medicine. These scholarships are renewed automatically for $10,000 each for the fourth year as along as the students are in good standing with their College of Osteopathic Medicine.

2010 General Information

• Two tuition scholarships are available to students entering their third year at an AOA accredited College of Osteopathic Medicine in the summer of 2010.
• Each scholarship is for $10,000 per year, up to a total of $20,000 for years III and IV of medical school as long as the student remains in good academic standing with their College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Scholarship tuition funds are credited to the student’s medical school business office account.
• Applications will be reviewed primarily on merit, with financial need being secondary.
• The Foundation anticipates that its scholarship recipients, upon completion of their medical education will return to practice in Colorado.

Eligibility

• Students who have full tuition scholarships are ineligible (Indian Health Service, National Health Service Corp, Health Professions Scholarship Program – Army, Navy and Air Force, other sources)
• Applicants must be enrolled at an AOA accredited College of Osteopathic Medicine. (Documentation of College of Osteopathic Medicine admission is required.)
• Only residents of Colorado are eligible to apply, with preference given to residents of Southern Colorado.
• Students must be U.S. citizens.

Requirements

• Applicants must submit official medical school transcripts, class ranking, grade point average for their first three semesters, plus their Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores from time of application to College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Applicants must submit a list of the clubs and organizations that they belong to during medical school and their community service.
• Applicants must submit an essay stating why they want to be an osteopathic physician, where they see themselves professionally 10 years from now, their intention to return to Colorado to practice medicine, their history of having lived in Colorado (or their family’s history). Also describe your financial situation/need.
• The scholarship recipient must keep the Foundation informed of address changes and status while enrolled in school during the period of funding.
• Tuition Scholarship recipients must give the Foundation’s Executive Director permission to contact their college of medicine to ensure that they are still in good standing prior to releasing funds for the fourth year.

Application Process

• Beginning January 15, 2010 the scholarship application material will be available from the Financial Aid Offices at all accredited Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Beginning January 15, 2010 the scholarship application material will be available on the Foundation’s website at www.csof.org; potential applicants may also call the Foundation office at 719-635-9057 or email the office at DRalston@csof.org to obtain a copy.
• Complete applications should be received by the Foundation no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 1, 2010.
• A selection committee composed of Osteopathic physicians and friends of Osteopathic Medicine will review all completed applications after March 1, 2010.
• Award recipients will be notified by phone and mail by May 3, 2010.
• Tuition scholarship payments will be made in two increments per year. Three weeks prior to the start of each semester, $5000 will be sent to the school’s business office.

Withdrawal Policy

• If a scholarship recipient withdraws from school permanently, the scholarship converts to a five year loan at 5% interest per year. Scholarship recipients are responsible to repay the Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation under the terms defined by the Foundation. Exceptions to this policy may be granted at the discretion of the Foundation.
• If a scholarship recipient is granted a leave of absence from their school for medical or other reasons, the Foundation will hold the un-awarded balance of scholarship funds for up to one year from the date of the leave approval. The student must return to school within one year in order to retain the scholarship.
• Conditions of leave and withdrawal are subject to the individual school policy.

Questions/Additional Information

• Questions should be directed to the Foundation by email at DRalston@csof.org or phone at 719-635-9057.
• Information and applications may be downloaded from our web site at www.csof.org.

Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation

P.O. Box 49577
Colorado Springs, CO 80949

(719) 635-9057
(719) 635-4727 (fax)

www.csof.org