IllinoisCOM Scholarships
Unique Scholarship Offerings for IllinoisCOM’s DO Program
The Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM) Academic Scholarship Program recognizes and supports exceptional students entering the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program. The program reflects The Chicago School’s commitment to advancing access to medical education and to honoring students whose academic achievements and personal values align with the osteopathic philosophy of service, compassion, and lifelong learning.
Scholarships are awarded based on both undergraduate GPA and MCAT performance, and all accepted applicants are automatically reviewed for eligibility. No separate application is required.
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Osteopathic President’s Scholarship
- Award: $60,000 total ($15,000 per year over four years)
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.70 or higher
- MCAT score of 510 or higher
- This is IllinoisCOM’s highest academic honor, offered to incoming students who have demonstrated exceptional achievement and a strong commitment to advancing the field of medicine.
Osteopathic Dean’s Scholarship
- Award: $40,000 total ($10,000 per year over four years)
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate GPA between 3.50–3.69
- MCAT score between 505–509
- This award recognizes students who bring strong academic preparation and the potential to make a meaningful contribution to the osteopathic community.
Osteopathic Merit-Based Scholarship
- Award: $5,000–$10,000 (one-time, during the first year)
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate GPA between 3.40–3.49
- MCAT score between 500–504
- This scholarship celebrates students who have shown consistent academic effort and dedication to pursuing excellence in their medical education.
Eligibility and Consideration
- Applicants must be accepted into the IllinoisCOM DO program to be considered.
- Eligibility is determined by meeting both the GPA and MCAT thresholds listed for each scholarship tier.
- Candidates must hold accepted status by April 1 for scholarship review.
- Scholarships are available only to new incoming DO students and are not transferable to other programs within The Chicago School.
- Please note that meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection for a scholarship.
Award Process and Notifications
- The IllinoisCOM Scholarship Committee reviews eligible students between March 15 and April 10.
- Scholarship notifications are sent by April 15 through the applicant portal or official email.
- Recipients must confirm acceptance within one week of notification to secure their award.
Disbursement and Renewal
- Scholarship funds are applied directly to tuition and may not be converted to cash or applied retroactively.
- The President’s and Dean’s Scholarships renew annually for up to four years, provided students maintain satisfactory academic standing and continuous enrollment.
- The Merit-Based Scholarship is a one-time, first-year-only award.
- If a student defers or withdraws prior to enrollment, the scholarship is forfeited and may be offered to another eligible candidate.
The Chicago School is under no obligation to provide any scholarship to any student, and all scholarship awards are subject to funding availability. While scholarship candidates are reviewed automatically upon the submission of a completed application for admission to The Chicago School, the submission of a completed admissions application does not guarantee that a scholarship will be awarded, nor does it indicate an offer of admission to The Chicago School. Neither the applicant nor the applicant’s parents or guardians shall have any legal or equitable recourse against The Chicago School concerning any scholarship offer or scholarship award. The Chicago School is not liable for any expenses incurred in connection with the scholarship award process. Scholarship award decisions are final and are made after the admission review process is complete and an offer of admission has been extended.