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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? Scholarships can provide valuable financial support to help you pursue your academic and professional goals. Awards are available based on academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, and specific areas within the healthcare professions.

In addition to scholarships offered through Midwestern University, students are encouraged to explore external opportunities from healthcare organizations, foundations, and private donors. Online scholarship search tools can also assist in identifying potential awards. Please note that while Midwestern University may share these resources for informational purposes, we are not affiliated with or endorse any specific scholarship search platform.

With the new federal loan limits and the discontinuation of the Grad PLUS Loan program, it is more important than ever to start your scholarship search early and explore all available funding options to support your education.

General Scholarships for all Programs

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

Scholarship Search Tools

In addition to scholarships offered through Midwestern University and external organizations, students can use reputable online scholarship search platforms to discover additional funding opportunities. These tools make it easier to identify awards that align with your academic goals and interests.

Popular scholarship search tools include:

  • Going Merry – Simplifies the scholarship application process by collecting multiple opportunities in one platform.
  • Scholarships.com – Offers a large, verified database of legitimate scholarships with no application fees.
  • Scholly – Free app designed to match students with scholarships based on academic profile.
  • Fastweb – One of the largest free scholarship databases, featuring over 1.5 million listings.
  • BigFuture – Created by the College Board, connects students with scholarships and college planning resources.
  • Appily – Provides personalized scholarship and college matches through a single platform.
  • Niche – Offers scholarship listings and verified student reviews of colleges and programs.– Features millions of scholarship listings along with college information and insights.
  • Scholarships360 – Free, open-access scholarship database with regularly updated listings.

Disclaimer: These links are provided for informational purposes only. Midwestern University is not affiliated with, nor does it endorse, any specific scholarship search platform.

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.