Endowed Scholarships

Thanks to the generous funding of these scholarships by alums, friends of Duquesne and other foundations, there are several scholarships available to students in the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Donor funded scholarships are particularly special, as through the gift of philanthropy, the opportunity to positively affect one’s educational journey is made possible.  Preparing the next generation of physician leaders is thematic for all those who so generously support scholarships for Duquesne University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine as it takes a unique individual to answer the call to become a physician. 

How to Apply

Complete the following application to apply for a chance to be considered for a scholarship. You can also read more about each scholarship's requirements and origin in the list below.

Scholarship Application

Endowed Scholarships for the College of Osteopathic Medicine

Read more about the requirements and sources of these generously funded scholarships. Fill out the application to be considered for a scholarship.

Scholarship Application
The MSA Inc. Empowerment Scholarship is available for students who demonstrate financial need with a deep commitment to the DUQCOM mission. The scholarship renews annually until graduation as long as the recipient maintains good academic standing.

The James and Anita McGuirk Endowed Empowerment Scholarship is available for students who demonstrate financial need from an underrepresented background. The scholarship renews annually until graduation as long as the recipient maintains good academic standing.

The Nancy King Wandrisco and Thomas A. Wandrisco Endowed Scholarship is available for students who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is awarded one time and is not renewable.
The Robert L. Wintermyer Endowed Scholarship is available for students who demonstrate financial need from a lower socio-economic background and a medically underserved community.

The Ryan Memorial Foundation Endowed Scholarship is available for students who demonstrate financial need from a lower socio-economic community who demonstrated high academic merit. The scholarship renews annually until graduation as long as the recipient maintains good academic standing.

The John A. Staley, IV, and Patricia Staley Endowed Scholarship for Osteopathic Medicine is available for students from a low socio-economic community who demonstrate financial need, demonstrates high academic merit, and exhibits a commitment to humanitarian and community service, as well as the DUQCOM mission. The scholarship renews annually until graduation as long as the recipient maintains good academic standing
The Marc and Janis Hoffman Scholarship renews annually until graduation as long as the recipient maintains good academic standing
The William J. and Helen A. Lyons Endowed Student Resource Fund is available for students from a low socio-economic community who demonstrate financial need and high academic merit. The scholarship is used to assist students with individual student equipment.

The Causo Knapp Endowed Scholarship in the College of Medicine is available for students who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship renews annually until graduation as long as the recipient maintains good academic standing.