Scholarships
Through the generosity of donors, NEOMED offers several scholarship opportunities to its students.
Through the generosity of donors, NEOMED offers several scholarship opportunities to its students.Scholarships are considered a source of “gift-aid” because they are a source of free money — financial aid that doesn’t need to be paid back.
Separately, we have advice for students seeking loans and other aid opportunities.
The scholarships listed on this page are presented in two categories: need-based and non-need-based.
Need-based scholarships
What is need-based aid: Need-based aid is offered to students who demonstrate a financial need. Student financial need is determined by FAFSA data. Need-based financial aid includes scholarships and loans.
How to be considered: Students must apply for need-based aid on an annual basis. Follow the guidance on the Applying For Financial Aid webpage to apply for need-based aid. The application checklist includes important details about your financial aid application.
Scholarship availability is subject to change based on available funding.
- Alumni Association’s “Shine On” Scholarship
- Blue Fund Scholarship
- Blue Fund Diversity Scholarship
- Retirees Association of NEOMED (R.A.N.) Scholarship
- William M & Alyce Cafaro Family Foundation Scholarship
- Blessed Taneja 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
- Tahani Mansour Scholarship
- NEOMED COGS Alumni Forever Scholarship
- William Keck, M.P.H., Scholarship
Non-need-based scholarships
All colleges | Application required
Any enrolled NEOMED student may apply; financial need is not a consideration when determining eligibility. Rather, the criteria outlined in each opportunity needs to be met for full consideration. Scholarship availability and eligibility criteria are subject to change.
How to be considered: Due to the nature of many of the awards, the application process opens in September for the current academic year. Recipients will receive a revised financial aid offer if awarded a scholarship. Students will be notified by email when they can apply. Announcements will also appear in the Pulse, the University’s daily newsletter and website.
- Dr. Jay A. Gershen, D.D.S., Ph.D., Scholarship
- Barry R. and Maria R. Schimer Scholarship
- Budd and Alice Meyers Scholarship
- Dr. Kong T. and Mrs. Gim Oh Scholarship
- Downing Urban Health M.D. Scholarship
- George and Judy Litman Scholarship
- NEOMED-CSU Partnership Medical Student Scholarship
- Raymond and Jacqueline Boniface and Richard and Elizabeth Young Scholarship
- Ann and Barry Klein Commitment to Community Scholarship
Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students
College of Medicine | Application required
The Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students program is available to first-year College of Medicine students only. Up to seven first-year medical students can qualify on an annual basis. Scholarship amounts are a minimum of half of tuition. This scholarship program requires an application. Prior to starting medical school, students will be notified via email when the application process opens, typically in the spring.
The scholarship is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration. The scholarship aims to increase the:
- number of graduates practicing in primary care,
- retention of full-time students from disadvantaged backgrounds including underrepresented minorities, and
- number of graduates working in Medically Underserved Communities.
The current grant project period is through June 30, 2025. The scholarship program is subject to annual grant approval from HRSA, and funds are not guaranteed.
Service-based opportunities
All colleges | Application required
Education for Service opportunities provide funds for students to finance their education in exchange for a commitment to servicing the community. Funding opportunities include both scholarships and forgivable loans. When an application cycle launches, students will be notified via email.
The application process for these opportunities often requires an interview with the a search committee.
There are also service-based opportunities offered by external sources such as the National Health Service Corps. The Office of Financial Aid will communicate these opportunities with students as they become available.
Scholarship availability and eligibility criteria are subject to change.
| Fund name | Eligible college |
|---|---|
| Akron Children’s Hospital Forgivable Loan Program | College of Medicine |
| Sisler McFawn Education for Service Scholarship | College of Medicine |
Merit SCHOLARSHIPS
All colleges | No application required
There are non-need-based scholarships awarded to students who meet eligibility criteria without the student completing any application. Some scholarships are awarded during the admission process and others are awarded based on academic merit during continued enrollment at NEOMED.
The Office of Financial Aid will process the scholarships internally and notify recipients by email.
Scholarship availability and eligibility criteria are subject to change.
Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy
- Fred F. Silk Scholarship
- NEOMED Foundation Medallion Scholarship
College of Graduate Studies
- COGS NEOMED Foundation Medallion Scholarship
College of Medicine
- Arthritis Knee Pain Center Foundation Scholarship
- Guillermo Alfonso, M.D., Memorial Scholarship
- Howard J. Igel, M.D., Scholarship
- Jimmy R Snoga, M.D., Scholarship
- Milt Wiskind Medallion Scholarship
- Oh Family Medallion Scholarship
- Samuel A. and Judy Roth Medallion Scholarship
- Throckmorton Foundation Medallion Diversity Scholarship
- Watanakunakorn Family Medallion Scholarship
Contact
NEOMED Financial Aid
Phone: 330.325.6275
Email: finaid@neomed.edu
Office
Location: B-206
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday through Friday
Scholarships & Financial Aid
