• Blue Fund Scholarship
• Blue Fund Diversity Scholarship
• Retirees Association of NEOMED (R.A.N.) Scholarship

• Alumni Association Forever Scholarship
• Anne Christman Scholarship
• Bagnoli/von Gruenigen Medicine Scholarship
• B.S./M.D. ’87 Endowed Scholarship
• C.E. Josephson Scholarship
• Clement Kindig Scholarship
• Colin Campbell Scholarship
• Columbiana County Public Health Scholarship
• Dean Pendleton Scholarship Fund
• Deuble Scholarship
• Dix General Scholarship
• Dougherty Scholarship
• Earnest Perry, M.D., and Doris Perry Underrepresented Student Scholarship
• Eleanor Bozeman, M.D., Scholarship
• Erthelee C. Dosch Scholarship
• Frank Polumbo Trust Scholarship
• Galterius & Grajo Scholarship, Drs.
• GAR Scholarship
• Glenn H. Meadows Scholarship
• Gunyala/Mandalfino Scholarship
• Hostettler/Knapik COM Scholarship
• Judith Barnes Landcaster Scholarship
• KAMANEO Scholarship
• Kimball J Bixenstine, M.D., Scholarship
• Luther Robinson Scholarship
• Mercy Medical Center Scholarship
• Myer J. Monus Scholarship
• NEOMED COM Alumni Forever Scholarship
• Politis MV Hospital Foundation Scholarship
• Rebillot Scholarship
• Robert S Blacklow Scholarship
• Sarah Cho Memorial Scholarship
• Sarikaya COM Scholarship
• Shagrin Scholarship
• Sherman and Frances Johnson Scholarship
• Shirali Family Scholarship
• Speck Scholarship
• St. Elizabeth Staff Scholarship
• Summit County Medical Scholarship
• Theris Lewis Scholarship
• Victor Trzeciak, M.D., ’84 Scholarship
• Zouhair Yassine, M.D., Medical Scholarship
• Zita & Joseph DiYorio Scholarship

• Albert Cook II, M.D., Scholarship
• AZO Theta Pharmacy Endow Scholarship
• Council of Ohio Colleges of Pharmacy Scholarship
• NEOMED COP Alumni Forever Scholarship

• NEOMED COGS Alumni Forever Scholarship
• William Keck, M.P.H., Scholarship

Alumni Association’s “Shine On” Scholarship

Eligibility: All colleges

The donors desire that the merit-based scholarship be provided to a student in the final year at NEOMED who demonstrates an understanding of the importance of continuing support of NEOMED through the Alumni Association. Candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need to qualify; however, financial need can be a determining factor when deciding among similarly qualified candidates. Recipients of the scholarship are required to attend one meeting of the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Scholarship:

• Three students will receive a $1,000 scholarship
• One scholarship per college

Eligibility:

• Final year at NEOMED (Class of 2023)

Application:

• CV
  • Include a list of any alumni events or programming in which you participated, such as alumni socials, Giving Day, mentoring/shadowing, Philanthropy Week, phone-a-thon or thank-a-thon
• Short essays to three questions:
  1. How have alumni and/or the Alumni Association affected your education at NEOMED?
  2. Why is it important for alumni to stay connected to their alma mater?
  3. In what ways do you intend to stay connected to NEOMED and the Alumni Association?

Dr. Jay A. Gershen, D.D.S., Ph.D., Scholarship

Eligibility: All colleges

Dr. Jay A. Gershen, D.D.S., Ph.D., NEOMED’s sixth president, believed health care is a right, not a privilege, and that everyone should have access to health care, regardless of means.  He also believed education is the path to individual prosperity and economic vitality.  Dr. Gershen worked hard to diversify the NEOMED student body, and his signature initiative was “Education for Service,” an innovative program focused on diversifying Northeast Ohio’s health care workforce while reducing student indebtedness and providing health care to underserved urban and rural communities.
Scholarship:

• Three students will receive a $1,000 scholarship
• One scholarship per college

Eligibility

• Underrepresented minority students (Alaskan Native, American Indian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander)

Application:

• CV
• Essay
  • Essay 1: Addressing disparities in health and health care is important not only from a social justice and equity standpoint, but also for improving the nation’s overall health and economic prosperity.  What does this scholarship personally mean to you?  How would it help you in your success while you are at NEOMED and beyond graduation?
  • Essay 2: As a recipient of the Jay A. Gershen Scholarship for URM students, it is anticipated that you will be an ambassador for Dr. Gershen’s vision “health care is a right, not a privilege.”  How would you promote this vision during your time as a student at NEOMED?

Barry R. and Maria R. Schimer Scholarship – College of Medicine & College of Pharmacy

The Barry R. and Maria R. Schimer Scholarship recognizes students who have a stated interest in serving underserved rural communities in Ohio.
Scholarship:

• One student will receive a $500 scholarship

Eligibility

• Students who have a stated interest in serving underserved rural communities in Ohio.

Application:

• CV
• Essay: Describe your interest in serving underserved rural communities in Ohio.

Budd and Alice Meyers Scholarship – College of Medicine & College of Pharmacy

The Budd and Alice Meyers scholarship recognizes students who are interested in and passionate about Palliative Care and Geriatrics. Preference will be given to students that have completed a Student Summer Fellowship or M-STAR Fellowship in association with the Office of Geriatrics and/or Office of Palliative Care.

Scholarship:

• One student will receive a $2,500 scholarship

Eligibility

• Students who have a stated interest in and passionate about Palliative Care and Geriatrics.

Application:

• CV
• Essay: Describe your practice and understanding of patient centered care, specifically the effects of Alzheimer’s (and Dementia), and the role of a pharmacist/physician to care for these patients.

Dr. Kong T. and Mrs. Gim Oh Scholarship – College of Medicine

Dr. Kong T. and Mrs. Gim Oh Scholarship recognizes a student who is dedicated to community service. The scholarship is renewable for the recipient’s M4 year as long as he/she remains in good academic standing.

Scholarship:

• One student will receive a $6,940 scholarship

Eligibility

• Third year College of Medicine students (M3)

Application:

• CV: Include a list of community service activities
• Essay: Describe your interest in community service, drawing upon previous experiences, and detail why community service is important.

Downing Urban Health M.D. Scholarship – College of Medicine

The purpose of the Downing Urban Health M.D. Scholarship is to recognize a fourth-year medicine student who plans to attend a residency training program and post-residency practice in urban primary care.  Primary care is defined as Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine for this scholarship opportunity.  The review committee will only review the applications for those applicants that did match in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine.

Scholarship:

• One student will receive a $10,000 scholarship

Eligibility:

• Fourth-year College of Medicine students (M4)
• Applicant must demonstrate a financial need. Calculation for financial need is Cost of Attendance minus Expected Family Contribution equals Financial Need. If Financial Need is a positive number, then a financial need has been demonstrated.  Applicants can contact Financial Aid if they are unsure whether they demonstrate a financial need.

Application:

• CV
• Essay: Describe your passion and desire to practice in an urban setting as a primary care physician.
• 2022-23 FAFSA completed and sent to NEOMED

George and Judy Litman Scholarship – College of Medicine

The George and Judy Litman Scholarship recognizes College of Medicine students who have an interest in cardiology and cardiology research. Through a generous donation from Dr. Shailaja and Mr. Swamy Behara, the George and Judy Litman Endowed Scholarship was created. The Beharas, residents of Houston, Texas, initially created the scholarship in Dr. Litman’s honor after he assisted their son, Raju, with a research project and provided guidance as he considered medical school. The Beharas later changed the name to include Judy, who lost a courageous battle with cancer, in memory of her years of tireless community service.

Scholarship:

• One student will receive a $3,000 scholarship

Eligibility:

• Fourth-year College of Medicine students (M4)

Application:

• CV
• Essay: Describe your interest in cardiology or cardiology research, draw upon experiences during your medical education.

NEOMED-CSU Partnership Medical Student Scholarship – College of Medicine

The NEOMED-CSU Partnership Medical Student Scholarship recognizes medical students who were admitted to NEOMED through the CSU-NEOMED Partnership for Urban Health program.

Scholarship:

• Two students will receive a $2,500 scholarship

Eligibility

• College of Medicine students admitted to NEOMED through the CSU-NEOMED Partnership for Urban Health program
• Applicant must demonstrate a financial need. Calculation for financial need is cost of attendance minus expected family contribution equals financial need. if financial need is a positive number, then a financial need has been demonstrated.  Applicants can contact Financial Aid if they are unsure if they demonstrate a financial need.

Application:

• CV
• Essay: Describe your passion and desire to practice in an urban setting as a primary care physician.
• 2022-2023 FAFSA completed and sent to NEOMED

Raymond and Jacqueline Boniface and Richard and Elizabeth Young Scholarship – College of Medicine

The Raymond and Jacqueline Boniface and Richard and Elizabeth Young scholarship recognizes a medical student who is a long-standing Ohio resident.

Scholarship:

• One student will receive a $2,500 scholarship

Eligibility:

• Fourth year College of Medicine students (M4)
• Long-standing Ohio resident

Application:

• CV
• Essay: Describe your practice and understanding of patient-centered care and the role of physicians in the community
• Two letters of recommendation (written to the University Scholarship and Awards Committee); one from a physician and one from a community constituent (defined as an individual without ties to NEOMED). These letters should address the student’s patient care practice and the student’s longitudinal commitment to community.
  • References to submit their letter of recommendation directly to the student. The student will then submit the letters along with all application materials.

Ann and Barry Klein Commitment to Community Scholarship – College of Pharmacy

The Ann and Barry Klein Commitment to Community Scholarship recognizes NEOMED pharmacy students who display exemplary commitment to community service.  Candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need to qualify, however, financial need can be a determining factor when deciding among similarly qualified candidates.  The scholarship is renewable for the recipient’s P4 year as long as they remain in good academic standing.

Scholarship:

• One student will receive a $2,000 scholarship

Eligibility

• Third year College of Pharmacy students (P3)
• Applicant must have completed community service in Summit County, Ohio

Application:

• CV: Include a list of community service activities completed in Summit County, Ohio
• Essay: Describe your community service and the impact you feel this service will have as a health-care professional.

CVS Health Standard & Spanish Scholarship – College of Pharmacy

NEOMED has received two grants from the CVS Health Foundation. The Standard Charitable Trust Award and the Spanish Charitable Trust Award. The Standard Charitable Trust Award must have at least 25% of scholarship dollars awarded to bilingual students (please note that being bilingual is not a requirement to apply or receive the scholarship). The Spanish Charitable Trust Award will be awarded to a student that is fluent in Spanish.  Students who are fluent in Spanish should apply for both scholarships.

Scholarship:

• Standard: Three students will receive a $1,000 scholarship
• Spanish: One student will receive a $1,000 scholarship

Eligibility

• Students who are interested in a career in community Pharmacy practice.

Application:

• CV
• Essay: Describe your past and current leadership abilities and professional goals after graduation.  Include any career or internship experiences that you have in a pharmacy setting within your essay.

Tahani Mansour Scholarship – College of Pharmacy

The Tahani Mansour scholarship recognizes student pharmacists who share the interests of Tahani Mansour, graduate of the class of 2013. Tahani and her legacy will live on through this award and the student pharmacists who are the recipients. Sadagah jariyah, which translates to “ceaseless charity,” means that both the donor and the receiver realize the benefits of this award. In the spirit of Tahani’s giving nature, this generous gift reflects her values.

Scholarship: One student will receive a $1,000 scholarship

Eligibility

• College of Pharmacy students
• Applicants who meet any of the below criteria will be given preference points during the file review process:
  • Underrepresented minority students (Alaskan Native, American Indian, Black or African-American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander)
  • Female students
  • First generation college students (parent’s highest education level is below a bachelor’s)
  • Students from medically underserved communities (as detailed on the student’s PharmCAS application)
  • Third- and fourth-year (P3 and P4) Pharmacy students

Application:

• CV
• Essay: Select two essay prompts.  Please make the questions you select the headers of your essays.
  • Why are you dedicated to continuous professional development?
  • Why is a focus on medication safety important?
  • How do you intend to be an advocate for interprofessional teamwork?
  • How do you intend to establish new pharmacy services and/or give back to the profession?
  • How have you demonstrated resiliency?