The Presidential Memorial Leadership Scholarship was established in 2001 in honor of the leadership, commitment, and philanthropic endeavors of Past Presidents of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) who proudly served the profession over the years. This annual scholarship recognizes one Osteopathic medical student annually who embodies Osteopathic tenets through their outstanding character, service, and leadership.

Purpose

This scholarship was created to recognize Osteopathic medical students, actively involved in the AOA, who are committed to the principles of Osteopathic medicine and who have taken great strides toward becoming top student leaders. These individuals have been instrumental in motivating people, and they take conscious, well-calculated steps to develop themselves and their followers.

Award

One (1) educational scholarship in the amount of $10,000 will be awarded to a student who exemplifies Osteopathic principles and best aligns with the scholarship purpose. 

Eligibility

Application Requirements

Review Process

Nomination period opens March 3, 2025, and closes May 12, 2025. The selected student and their SOM/COM will be notified by July 31, 2025. The recipient will receive one (1) complimentary ticket to AOF’s Honors Gala, on Friday, September 26, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, and will be invited to attend the AOF Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, September 27. The scholarship recipient will receive a stipend to defray travel and hotel expenses associated with attendance at Honors and the AOF Board of Directors meeting.

Click here to access the nomination portal.