The recipient will be an osteopathic medical student who will be in their 2nd, 3rd or 4th-year of studies in the fall of 2008 and is a current SOMA member. This individual has outstanding academic achievements, strong leadership skills, and is committed to the osteopathic profession. - One recipient will be presented with a $3,000 award. - NOMINATION PACKETS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 28, 2008.

This $2,000 award will be presented annually to one osteopathic medical student for the most outstanding concept paper pertaining to an osteopathic-oriented research proposal. - APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 16, 2008.

Honors the spouse of a graduating medical student from each college of osteopathic medicine. This individual best exemplifies the role of a professional's partner by providing immeasurable support of his or her mate, family, and the osteopathic profession, while being an individual in their own right. - Recipients will be presented with a prestigious plaque. - NOMINATION PACKETS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 5, 2008.

Awarded annually to one student from the third-year class at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine who has demonstrated a desire for and is committed to providing medical services in an underserved and/or disadvantaged area (urban, rural or minority). Contact CCOM for details about this scholarship.

Ten $1,000 grants will be awarded annually to 3rd or 4th year osteopathic medical students to help defray the cost of taking COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE. The Dean of each COM may nominate one worthy student. - APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 4, 2008.

Provides a $400 scholarship to one osteopathic medical student, who will be entering their second year of studies, from each AOA approved college/school of osteopathic medicine. The recipients must be committed to osteopathic medicine, excel academically, and have demonstrated financial need to cover the cost of their osteopathic education. - NOMINATION PACKETS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 25, 2008.

Provides a $750 travel grant to one osteopathic medical student from each AOA accredited college/school of osteopathic medicine. The grant was established to provide funding to first-time student attendees to the AOA Annual Convention and Scientific Seminar. - APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 4, 2008..

Provides $2,000 grants to osteopathic medical students, entering their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of studies during, from each AOA approved college/school of osteopathic medicine. The recipients must be committed to osteopathic medicine, excel academically, and have demonstrated financial need while completing his/her osteopathic education. - The number of recipients per COM/SOM is based on enrollment statistics. - APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 25, 2008.

The recipient will be a minority osteopathic medical student who is committed to osteopathic medicine; has excelled academically; and has demonstrated leadership efforts in addressing the educational, societal, and health needs of minorities. - One recipient will be presented with a $5,000 scholarship. - APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 28, 2008.