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Scholarship Information

Scholarship Information

In addition to the many private scholarships available nationwide, Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) offered 15 scholarships for the 2025 academic year and is offering 17 scholarships for the 2026 academic year. All students who are accepted will be considered for any available scholarships. MSOM’s Office of Financial Aid will reach out to you for any additional information that may be requested to further qualify your candidacy for one of the below scholarship opportunities.

 

2026/27 Scholarships

Meritus Health Scholars Program

One (1) Scholarship of $25,000 for each of four years for a total of $100,000 per recipient

Donor: This scholarship was established by Meritus Health who wants to ensure that the community thrives by bringing the best and brightest future physicians to our region.

Eligibility: Any applicant who is admitted to MSOM will be considered based on financial need and merit.

Requirement: The scholarship is structured as a forgivable loan. After residency, the student will be offered employment with Meritus at fair market wages, benchmarked by MGMA for your specialty. If the student remains employed with Meritus for 5 years post residency, the loan will be fully forgiven. If the employment requirements are not met, a pro-rated portion of the loan must be repaid to MSOM. If the student is not offered employment due to a failure to complete residency in good standing, the full loan amount must be repaid to MSOM.

CareFirst Scholarship

Thanks to a grant received from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, MSOM can award four (4) students a partial $25,000 per year scholarship for a total of $100,000 over 4 years for each recipient. The award will be provided annually contingent on meeting high performance standards each of the four years and a successful MSOM graduation. Through the grant, CareFirst is investing in the next generation of clinical professionals to meet the growing need for physicians across our region and state.

Donor: These scholarships were funded by a grant received from CareFirst.

Eligibility: Any applicant who is admitted to MSOM will be considered based on merit.

Maryland Physicians Care Scholarship

The Maryland Physicians Care Scholarships will be awarded to ten (10) students entering in the fall 2026. The awards range from $10,000 per year to full tuition scholarships. These scholarships are provided annually contingent on remaining in good academic standing. Through the scholarship, MPC aims to grow the number of doctors in underserved rural communities by directly adding resources to the healthcare community.

Donor: These scholarships were funded by a grant to the Washington County Chamber of Commerce from Maryland Physicians Care, a local Medicaid-managed care organization owned by Meritus Health, Ascension Saint Agnes, Holy Cross Health, and UPMC Western Maryland.

Eligibility: This scholarship will be awarded to a student based on academic merit.

Meritus Physicians' Scholarship

The Meritus Physicians' Scholarship will be awarded to one student entering in 2026 to the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) class. The scholarship award will be $25,000 per year for four years for a total of $100,000 each. The award will be provided annually contingent on remaining in good academic standing.

Donor: This scholarship was funded by donations from Meritus Physicians.

Eligibility: This scholarship will be awarded to a student based on academic merit.

Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce is facilitating one (1) Scholarship of $26,000 for each of four years for a total of $104,000 over 4 years.

Donor: These scholarships were made possible by the generosity of Washington County Chamber of Commerce who received a grant from Maryland Physicians Care to establish the program.

Eligibility: Any applicant who is admitted to MSOM will be considered. Preference is given based on meeting criterial set by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce including: ties to the region, community engagement, willingness to participate in Chamber activities, financial need, merit, and a blinded review of essays that will be requested of top candidates.

There are also a number of outside organizations that award scholarships to professional degree students. These scholarships, with links to their websites, can be found here:

HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: 

The Health Professions Scholarship Program covers 100% of your tuition and fees while attending Medical School. Each branch listed below have their own eligibility criteria and benefits.  A monthly housing stipend and sign on bonus varies based on each branch. For more information, please see below:

MILITARY

OM SCHOLARSHIPS

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Meritus Auxiliary Regional Scholars Program 

    One (1) Scholarship of $55,000 for each of four years for a total of $220,000 over 4 years. 

    Donor: This scholarship was established by the Meritus Auxiliary, a network of volunteers who devote their time to supporting the work of Meritus Health. They made this very first scholarship gift in the history of MSOM to ensure Meritus continues to bring the best physicians to our region. 

    Eligibility: Funded through a generous donation by the Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary this scholarship provides a full 100% tuition for one student who graduated from high school in the Greater Washington County, Maryland region. Preference will be given to students who graduated from a school in Washington County.

    Requirement: The scholarship is structured as a forgivable loan. After residency, the student will be offered employment with Meritus at fair market wages, benchmarked by MGMA for your specialty. If the student remains employed with Meritus for 5 years post residency, the loan will be fully forgiven. If the employment requirements are not met, a pro-rated portion of the loan must be repaid to MSOM. If the student is not offered employment due to a failure to complete residency in good standing, the full loan amount must be repaid to MSOM.

    Meritus Health Scholars Program 

    Four (4) Scholarships of $25,000 for each of four years for a total of $100,000 per recipient

    Donor: This scholarship was established by Meritus Health who wants to ensure that the community thrives by bringing the best and brightest future physicians to our region. 

    Eligibility: Any applicant who is admitted to MSOM will be considered based on financial need and merit. 

    Requirement: The scholarship is structured as a forgivable loan. After residency, the student will be offered employment with Meritus at fair market wages, benchmarked by MGMA for your specialty. If the student remains employed with Meritus for 5 years post residency, the loan will be fully forgiven. If the employment requirements are not met, a pro-rated portion of the loan must be repaid to MSOM. If the student is not offered employment due to a failure to complete residency in good standing, the full loan amount must be repaid to MSOM.

    Meritus President's Scholarship 

    The Presidential Scholarship will be awarded to one student in the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) inaugural class.  The scholarship award will be $25,000 a year for four years for a total of $100,000.  The award will be provided annually contingent on meeting high performance standards each of the four years and a successful MSOM graduation.

    Donor: This scholarship was funded by the President of MSOM, Maulik Joshi, Dr.P.H. 

    Eligibility: The Presidential Scholarship will be awarded to a student from an underserved or marginalized community and who has demonstrated outstanding undergraduate achievements and extracurricular activities that demonstrate a clear passion and an incredible capability for being a physician that is socially responsible and community oriented.

    Accepted students should indicate their interest in the scholarship in the application process with a one page statement that articulates why they should be considered and the underserved or marginalized community they represent.  Upon acceptance to MSOM, the prospective student will be notified of award of the Presidential Scholarship.

    Meritus Leaders Scholarship 

    The Meritus Leaders Scholarship will be awarded to one student in the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) inaugural class.  The scholarship award will be $25,000 per year for four years for a total of $100,000.  The award will be provided annually contingent on remaining in good academic standing.

    Donor: This scholarship was funded by donations from senior leaders within Meritus.  

    Eligibility: This scholarship will be awarded to a student based on academic merit and financial need.

    Meritus Physicians' Scholarship 

    The Meritus Physicians' Scholarship will be awarded to two students in the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) inaugural class.  The scholarship award will be $25,000 per year for four years for a total of $100,000 each.  The award will be provided annually contingent on remaining in good academic standing.

    Donor: This scholarship was funded by donations from Meritus Physicians.  

    Eligibility: This scholarship will be awarded to a student based on academic merit.

    Chamber of Commerce Scholarship 

    The Washington County Chamber of Commerce is facilitating the creation of Six (6) Scholarships of $26,000 for each of four years for a total of $104,000 over 4 years. 

    Donor: These scholarships were made possible by the generosity of Washington County Chamber of Commerce who received a grant from Maryland Physicians Care to establish the program. 

    Eligibility: Any applicant who is admitted to MSOM will be considered. Preference is given based on meeting criterial set by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce including: ties to the region, community engagement, willingness to participate in Chamber activities, financial need, merit, and a blinded review of essays that will be requested of top candidates. 

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