Our Opportunities

Welcome to the Kansas City University online scholarship system!

NOTE: The scholarship application is currently OPEN.

To be considered for scholarships you MUST meet ALL the following criteria:

  • Be a current KCU student in the COM program
  • Be enrolled for the current spring term
  • Be a continuing student for the 2021-2022 academic year

Get started on your scholarship search now. It’s as easy as 1-2-3-4!

  1. Sign on the system with your KCU Student ID (including the ‘s’ and four zeroes) and password.
  2. Complete the General Application and any supplemental applications presented. The system syncs with your data. You are automatically matched with scholarship opportunities for which you meet the criteria and the system provides additional “recommended” scholarships that may be available to you.
  3. After you complete the applications, you’re done! If you are awarded a scholarship you will receive an award email to your KCU email. You can also check on the status of your application by logging back into the system at any time.

Things to note:

  • This scholarship application will ask for general information as well as information about the following:
    • Your current practice plans – which specialty you are currently considering
    • Academic Achievement Activities – include academic achievement related activities while at KCU
    • Community Service – include community service activities you participated in while at KCU
    • Campus Involvement – include campus activities done while attending KCU.
    • Personal Statement – Select one of KCU’s core values and describe your motivation in becoming a physician as related to that core value. You can include achievements you have made in serving diverse communities, obstacles that you have overcome and experiences that have shaped you in becoming a physician. Please limit this to 350 words.

For detailed information on how to use this system, download our Frequently Asked Questions or contact finaid@kansascity.edu finaid@kansascity.edu

Reminder! Your completed General Application will be archived and removed from the system in August. You must complete a new General Application at the beginning of each spring semester.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Jack T. Weaver, D.O. ('63) Memorial Scholarship
H. Danny Weaverm DO (COM’84) and Debra S. Albers, DO (COM’86),...
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Varies James A. DiRenna, Sr., DO (COM '38) Scholarship
James A. DiRenna, Sr., DO was a lifelong friend of KCU. He served KCU in...
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Varies Jan Oliveri/Sigma Sigma Phi Scholarship
In remembrance of Jan Oliveri, a former student diagnosed with Leukemia...
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Varies Janis Strickland Coffin, DO, COM ‘98 Impact Scholarship
Established by Dr. Darwin Strickland, COM ’65 and his wife Suzanne, in...
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Varies Jerome F. Mersberger, DO (COM '80) Scholarship
Jerome F. Mersberger, DO established this scholarship as evidence of his...
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Varies Joel D. Holliday, DO (COM '66) Scholarship
Joel D. Holliday, DO established this scholarship in memory of his...
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Varies Joel M. Feder, DO and Randa H. Feder Physicians’ Hall of Sponsors Scholarship
Joel M. Feder, DO and Randa H. Feder established this scholarship in...
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Varies John A. Floersh, DO (COM '85) Scholarship
John A. Floersh, DO was working in a research position at Vanderbilt...
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Varies John A. Ward, DO (COM '65) and Jeanette Ward Class of 1965 Scholarship
John A. Ward, DO and his wife, Jeanette established this scholarship...
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Varies John M. Howard, DO (COM '40) and Joanne Skillman-Howard, DO (COM '62) Scholarship
John M. Howard, DO and Joanne Skillman-Howard, DO established this...
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Varies John R. Newell, DO (COM '43) Scholarship
Deborah Newell-Duffield established this scholarship in honor of her...
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Varies John W. Schenz, DO (COM '55) Scholarship
John W. Schenz, DO established a practice in Columbus, OH after...
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Varies Joseph M. Peach, DSc Memorial Scholarship
Paul W. Dybedal, DO (COM ‘54), and his wife, Mary Lou established this...
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Varies Joseph M. Yasso, Sr., DO (COM '46) and Dorothy L. Yasso Scholarship
Joseph M. Yasso, Jr., DO (COM ‘77) and his wife, Christine established...
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Varies Joseph R. Takats, III, DO (COM '70) Scholarship
Joseph R. Takats, III, DO, is certified in emergency medicine and has...
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Varies Julie Fountain Scholarship
Dr. Darwin and Mrs. Suzanne Strickland established this scholarship in...
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Varies June Marie Scarinzi Memorial Scholarship
H.J. Scarinzi, DO (COM ’59) established this scholarship in memory of...
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Varies KCU Alumni Association Centennial Scholarship
This endowed scholarship is awarded to a current KCU student who...
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Varies KCU Class of 1981 Endowed Scholarship: Established by Dr. William Mayo, COM '81
This award is for Osteopathic Medicine students who exemplify leadership...
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Varies Kenneth E. Mitchem, DO (COM '55) Scholarship
Kenneth E. Mitchem, DO established his general practice in Mokane, MO....
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Varies Kenneth J. Davis, DO (COM '33) Scholarship
Darwin J. Strickland, DO (COM ‘65), and Suzanne Strickland dedicated...
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Varies Kenneth J. Kobes, DO (COM '54) Scholarship
Kenneth J. Kobes, DO (COM ’54) was born in 1928 in Toadlena, N.M., where...
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Varies Kevin D. Treffer, DO Scholarship
Darwin J. Strickland, DO (COM’65) and Suzanne Strickland established the...
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Varies Kevin P. Hubbard Scholarship
Dr. Darwin and Mrs. Suzanne Strickland established this scholarship in...
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Varies Lakeside Hospital Association Scholarship Endowment
The Lakeside Hospital Association established this scholarship to...
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Varies Larry Marske, JD Scholarship
Vincent F. D’Angelo, DO (COM ‘57) established this scholarship in honor...
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Varies Larry R. Handlin, DO (COM '86) Scholarship
Larry R. Handlin, DO, is board-certified in internal medicine,...
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Varies Lawrence W. Mills, PhD Scholarship
Darwin J. Strickland, DO (COM ’65) and Suzanne Strickland established...
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Varies Lee E. Davidson, DO (COM '45) Scholarship
Lee E. Davidson, DO, was a well-respected and beloved physician in the...
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Varies Leonard Smith, DO (COM '54) and Francine Smith Scholarship
After graduating from KCU in 1954, Leonard Smith, DO settled in Bucks...
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Varies Lila Chasko Strinic Memorial
H.J. Scarinzi, DO (COM ’59) established this scholarship in memory of...
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Varies Lougi & Maria Scarinzi Memorial Scholarship
H.J. Scarinzi, DO (COM ’59) established this scholarship in memory of...
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Varies Malvern Devine Kinzie Scholarship
Earl C. Kinzie, DO (COM ’35) established this scholarship in memory of...
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Varies Marc B. Hahn, DO Scholarship
Darwin J. Strickland, DO (COM ’65) and Suzanne Strickland established...
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Varies Marie and Ed Sandfort Memorial Scholarship
H.J. Scarinzi, DO (COM ’59) established this scholarship in memory of...
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Varies Marilyn J. DeGeus, MLS Scholarship
Darwin J. Strickland, DO (COM ‘65), and Suzanne Strickland established...
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Varies Marshall D. Walker, DO Scholarship
Darwin J. Strickland, DO (COM ’65) and Suzanne Strickland established...
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Varies Mary Colleen Alderman Scholarship
J. Lewis Alderman, PhD retired KCU professor of physiology, and his...
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Varies Mary K. Schoonover Scholarship
H.J. Scarinzi, DO (COM ‘59) established this scholarship in honor of...
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Varies Mary Lou Butterworth, DO (COM '54) Scholarship
Mary Lou Butterworth, DO left a 54-year legacy of leadership and service...
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Varies Medical Pavilion Scholarship
The former Medical Pavilion in Kansas City, MO established this...
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Varies Merle C. Turner, DO Scholarship
Merle C. Turner, DO (COM ’75) established this scholarship to benefit...
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Varies Michael A. Longo, DO (COM '46) and Rosemarie B. Longo Scholarship
Michael A. Longo, DO (COM ’46) established this scholarship in memory of...
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Varies Michael J. Namey, Jr. Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Michael Namey, Jr., DO to...
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Varies Michael Kristopher Kolby Porter Scholarship
Michael Baker, DO (COM ‘96) director of emergency medicine at...
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Varies Michigan Scholarship
This scholarship was made possible through the generosity of an...
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Varies Mr. and Mrs. William O. Green Scholarship
Vincent F. D’Angelo, DO (COM ’57) honored the parents of his late wife,...
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Varies Otto and Elizabeth Wadle Scholarship
Rudi O. Wadle, DO (COM ’59), and his brother, Ronald W. Wadle, DO (COM...
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Varies Pamela P. Thomas, PhD Scholarship
Darwin J. Strickland, DO (COM ’65), and Suzanne Strickland established...
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Varies Paul W. Dybedal, DO (COM '54) and Mary L. Dybedal Scholarship
Paul W. Dybedal, DO (COM ’54), and his wife, Mary Lou established this...
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