Scholarships and Grants

SCHOLARSHIPS and GRANTS

Information on scholarship availability is available on the medical school's website at https://www.upike.edu/undergraduate/financial-aid/scholarships/#hp.

The most commonly awarded scholarships are service commitment scholarships and specific state scholarships based on residency status. The Office of Student Financial Services maintains a list of  KYCOM scholarship opportunities. Please note that if a student signs a service commitment scholarship while enrolled, he or she may not be able to participate in certain state or federal loan repayment programs after graduation. To be eligible to participate in most loan repayment programs, prior commitments must be fulfilled by service or repayment plan. Please also refer to these websites, www.aacom.org and www.aof‐foundation.org, for information on additional scholarship opportunities.

KYCOM students who are Kentucky residents are eligible for an Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship that is administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). The scholarship equalizes tuition between KYCOM and the state medical schools. By signing the scholarship contract, the student is agreeing to practice primary care in Kentucky one year for every year the scholarship money is received. There will be a penalty for failing to comply with the contract. For more information and applications, the KYCOM Student Affairs Office. Deadline for application is July 1 for entering students; and May 1 for returning students.

Please note that if a student signs a service commitment scholarship while enrolled, he or she may not be able to participate in certain state or federal loan repayment programs after graduation. To be eligible to participate in most loan repayment programs, prior commitments must be fulfilled by service or repayment plan.