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Leadership Scholarship (Future of Medicine Leadership Scholarship)

Oregon Medical Education

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

December 31, 2026

97 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Leadership Scholarship (Future of Medicine Leadership Scholarship)

Funder: Oregon Medical Education Foundation

Geographic Scope: Oregon

Launch Year: 2021 (60th anniversary initiative)

Award Structure:

  • Amount: $10,000 per scholar

  • Recipients: One DO student, one MD student, and one PA student awarded annually (3 scholarships per year)

  • Additional Support: Selected scholars may receive mentor connections and ongoing relationship building throughout medical education
  • Purpose:

  • Recognize leadership talent and potential in Oregon medical students

  • Support students at intersection of leadership development and financial need

  • Support students with track record of community impact

  • Remove financial and other obstacles enabling faster achievement
  • Focus Areas:

  • Leadership development

  • Community impact

  • Financial need (while not strictly need-based)

  • Students pursuing careers in healthcare
  • Eligibility:
    Current students in good academic standing at:

  • Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific NW (DO students)

  • George Fox Physician Assistant/Associate Program (PA students)

  • OHSU School of Medicine (MD students, including MD/PhD or MD/MPH dual degree candidates)

  • OHSU Physician Assistant/Associate Program (PA students)

  • Pacific University Physician Assistant/Associate Program (PA students)
  • Program Unique Features:

  • Seeks to build long-term relationship with scholars

  • Mentorship and other assistance provided

  • Support throughout medical education journey
  • Application Timeline:

  • 2026 application: Now closed

  • 2027 application: Will open near end of 2026
  • Contact Information:

  • Carin Mateyko, Executive Director

  • Email: carin@theomef.org

  • Phone: (503) 619-8126

  • Address: 5200 Meadows Road, Suite 150, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
  • What Oregon Medical Education actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    1
    Total given
    $7,285
    Median grant
    $7,285
    • By dollars: Oregon 100%. Top recipient cities: Portland, OR.

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