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Scholarships

Students are encouraged to apply for Midwestern University and external scholarships. Explore our list of general and program-specific scholarships below.

Looking to fund your healthcare education? A scholarship search can help you find financial support for variety of academic programs. Scholarships are available based on academic achievement, financial need, and specific healthcare fields. Start early and use online tools to explore opportunities from Midwestern University, healthcare organizations, and private foundations to reduce your education costs.

General Scholarships for all Programs

Scroll to review additional scholarships including those that are program-specific.

Program-Specific Scholarships

Program specific scholarships are not available at this time. Please see our General Scholarships section.   

Eligible Disciplines: Third-Year Podiatric Medical Students Only

Program Description: This scholarship was established for the benefit of third year podiatry students attending the Glendale, Arizona campus who have actively participated in community service activities and have demonstrated leadership qualities. This scholarship fund was developed as a result of funding provided by the Podiatry Insurance Company of America (PICA).

Eligibility: Students attending one of the colleges of podiatric medicine

Award Amount: $2,500

Condition of Award: Must be a third-year podiatric medicine student

Deadline to Apply: Varies

Application Information: Students will receive notice during the academic year of scholarship availability and deadline date via University mail.

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Additional Scholarships

Eligible Disciplines

Please contact your local Health Professions Recruiter for the latest discipline eligibility. Scholarships are limited but may be available in your program, apply early! 

Arizona

  • Air Force: Clinical Psychology, Dental, Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Optometry
  • Army: Clinical Psychology, Dental, Nurse Anesthesia, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Podiatry, Veterinary Medicine
  • Navy: Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, Physician Assistant, Podiatry

Illinois

  • Air Force: Clinical Psychology, Dental, Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Optometry
  • Army: Clinical Psychology, Dental, Nurse Anesthesia, Occupational Therapy, Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Podiatry, Optometry
  • Navy: Dental, Occupational Therapy, Osteopathic Medicine, Physician Assistant, Optometry

Program Description: Competitive scholarship offered through the Air Force, Army, and Navy based on academic performance and recommendations.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens that physically qualify must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment.

Award Amount: Full tuition and fees plus a monthly stipend. The stipend amount increases every July 1.

Renewal Information: Contracts must be renewed annually.

Condition of Award: For each year the scholarship is received, the student must agree to serve one year as a medical officer. Minimum 3 year obligation.

Deadline to Apply: (varies)

Program/Application Information:

Army:  goarmy.com 
Navy:   navy.com 
Air Force:  airforce.com 
National Guard:   NationalGuard.com

Eligible Disciplines: Certified Nurse Anesthesia Students

Program Description: Specialized training assistance program

Award amount: $2,000 per month stipend (stipend is included in the financial aid package), loan repayment for up to $50,000.

Condition of award: There is a service commitment.

Program/Application Information: How to Join Army Reserve

Have questions?

Contact the Student Financial Services office for your campus.