The POMA Foundation offers several scholarships to Pennsylvania osteopathic medical students and residents. The 2026 application period is closed. The 2027 call for applications will open in January 2027.
>> 2026 awards will be announced in late April 2026
A.T. Still, DO, Osteopathic Skills and Knowledge
This scholarship is meant to honor a student or resident that exemplifies a superior knowledge and interest in Osteopathic Manipulation, the theories that govern it, and the will to preserve the tenants of osteopathic medicine.
Diversity in Health Outreach
Effective medical education incorporates a global and multicultural perspective as populations become increasingly diverse. This scholarship is designed to honor a student or resident that has done exceptional outreach to populations that are considered to have significant health disparities due to race, gender, sexual orientation, or economic status.
Michael F. Avallone, Sr., DO, Scholarship for Outstanding Advocacy
This scholarship is designed to affirm the recipient’s participation in a variety of osteopathic organizations on a national and state level by their leadership and commitment to those organizations.
Spirit of Volunteerism
This scholarship is intended to affirm and recognize the efforts of osteopathic medical students or residents who have donated their time and effort as a medical volunteer beyond that which is usually accomplished as a medical student or resident.
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Alfred A. Grilli, DO, Scholarship
Created to honor a distinguished member of POMA who served in a number of key leadership roles, the scholarship is available to students who resided in western Pennsylvania* prior to entering an AOA approved College of Osteopathic Medicine.
*western PA includes districts 7, 8, 9, and 12. Click for a map and list of counties.
POMAF Merit Scholarship
This scholarship for medical students is designed to help defray the cost of medical school and personal financial hardships.
Promoting Health Through Original Projects
This scholarship is intended to honor a student who has designed and implemented a project to promote a health initiative either through education of a group or through a unique idea.
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