UNTHSC Foundation Scholarships & Award

Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
 

• Weldon Eugene Bond, Jr. D.O. Memorial Scholarship
   
• A.E. Brooks Scholarship
• The Larry L. Bunnell, D.O. Scholarship
• The MaKasha Colonvega Memorial Scholarship
• D.O. / Ph.D. Student Scholarship
• Dallas Southwest Osteopathic Physicians, Inc. Joseph L. LaManna D.O. Scholarship
• The Dunlap Family Scholarship
• John F. Gaugl Memorial Fund
• Elizabeth Reeves Henning Scholarship
• The Frederick L. Hill Scholarship for Excellence in Primary Care in Texas
• Drs. W.R. & Constance Jenkins Scholarship
• Elizabeth Pelsma Levy, D.O. Award
• Jeremiah G. Mills, 1st year Rural Medicine Scholarship
• Jeremiah G. Mills, 2nd year Rural Medicine Scholarship
• Jeremiah G. Mills, 3rd Year Rural Medicine Scholarship
• D.M. Richards Endowed Scholarship
• James O. Royder, D.O. FAAO Scholarship
• Rural Medicine Scholarship
• Dr. C.W. & J. Spellman Endowed Scholarship
• Wayne & Norma Lee Stockseth Scholarship
• Ray & Edna Stokes Scholarship
• TOMA Scholarship for TCOM Students
• TCOM Alumni Scholarship
• TCOM Memorial Scholarship
• Beverly & Stanley Weiss Award for Rural Health
• Osteopathic Health Foundation Scholarship
• Tom Hanstrom Memorial Scholarship

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
 

• Ben Harris Memorial Award
   
• Cell Biology & Anatomy Scholarship
• Rachel Dauphin Memorial Scholarship
• GSBS Endowed Scholarship
• E. Bruce Street, Sr. & Roger J. Williams Endowed Scholarship
• Elena & Thomas Yorio First Year Student Scholarship
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Physician Assistant Studies
 

• PA Endowed Scholarship
   
• PA Alumni & Friends Scholarship

School of Public Health

• SPH Endowed Scholarship
   
• SPH Alumni Society Scholarship

School of Health Professions

Physical Therapy Department Scholarship

Employee & Leadership Scholarships
 

• UNTHSC Staff Scholarship
   
• The Moorman Family Scholarship

Descriptions:

TCOM Scholarships & Awards

A.E. Brooks Scholarship: The M.S. Doss Foundation established the A.E. Brooks Endowed Scholarship to perpetuate and advance the osteopathic philosophy and practice of health care in the State of Texas, especially in the focus of rural medicine. This scholarship is a tribute to Mr. A.E. Brooks for his many years as a friend, confidant, and legal advisor to Mr. and Mrs. Doss. For their dedication, this scholarship will assist 1st or 2nd year TCOM students. {top}

Drs. W.R. & Constance Jenkins Scholarship: W.R. & Constance Jenkins, are both osteopathic physicians who graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in the early 1950’s. Dr. W.R. Jenkins began his career with TCOM in 1971 as an instructor in the Department of Surgery. In 1978, he was appointed Chair of the Department of Surgery and became a full time faculty member. He served as Associate Dean for graduate medical education and continuing medical education from 1987 until 1991. Dr. Jenkins was awarded the rank of Professor Emeritus upon his retirement. Dr. Constance Jenkins joined TCOM in 1978 as an Associate Professor and Director of TCOM’s Central Family Practice Clinic. Dr. Jenkins not only served as President of the Texas Society of the American College of General Practitioners in Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery but also was named “General Practitioner of the Year" in 1992. After retirement in 1991, they received the TCOM Founder’s Medal. This scholarship was established to assist TCOM 3rd year students who desire to pursue a career in primary care. {top}

James O. Royder, D.O. FAAO Scholarship: James O Royder, D.O, FAAO, established this scholarship in honor and support of advancing the osteopathic philosophy and practice of health care in the state of Texas for deserving students at TCOM. Dr. Royder began his distinguished career after graduating from the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 1966, he opened an obstetrics/gynecology practice. Dr. Royder’s compassion and understanding of pain grew following a serious plane crash while on a medical mission’s trip to Mexico. He decided to change from OB/GYN to general practice and taught manipulative medicine for 5 years at TCOM. In 1981, after he had served with the Naval Reserves for several years, Dr. Royder enlisted for active duty and served 11 years in the Navy. He established the Navy’s first comprehensive pain treatment center in the Philippines during his service, was a regimented surgeon with the Marines, then worked in a navy fleet hospital in the Persian Gulf War. This scholarship supports 2nd year osteopathic medical students who have exhibited the basis of awareness and understanding of professional and social roles of osteopathic medicine in American Health Care. {top}

Dr. C.W. & J. Spellman Endowed Scholarship: Craig Spellman, Ph.D., D.O. is a 1991 TCOM graduate and was the first UNT Health Science Center graduate to establish a student scholarship fund in tribute to a spouse. His wife of 25 years, Joanie Spellman, was a senior scientist and head technical writer for Alcon laboratories until she passed away in December 2000. Dr. Spellman shared, “Education was high on Joanie’s list, her education, my education, our sons’ education, and our students’ education where all very important to her. Rewarding and encouraging those who love learning is a perfect way to honor her memory.” This scholarship will provide support a 2nd year TCOM student with a dedication to Osteopathic practices. {top}

Wayne & Norma Lee Stockseth Scholarship: Wayne Stockseth, President of Parts Distributing Company, is an entrepreneur and investor. He and his wife, Norma Lee, became involved in propagating the field of osteopathic medicine when an osteopathic physician living in their neighborhood asked for support in the creation of an osteopathic medical school. The Stockseth’s agreed and helped gather support to open TCOM’s doors. Mr. Stockseth has served as a member of TCOM’s Board of Trustees, Foundation, and Advisory Council. He has also served as Chairman of the North Texas State University (now UNT/TCOM Board of Regents.) This scholarship is designed to support a 3rd year TCOM student who is a Texas resident. The Stockseth Award for Osteopathic Excellence has been offered since 1974 to honor and salute the unique concepts and distinctive futures that help make osteopathic medicine great. {top}

The Dunlap Family Scholarship: Donald C. Dunlap, D.O., chose to dedicate his life’s work to osteopathic medicine because it combines creativity, inventiveness, and the art of health. He has written numerous letters of recommendations for students and graduates of the UNT Health Science Center. To demonstrate his pride and support for the unique position of the Health Science Center in the community and as the pinnacle of training in the osteopathic profession, he established this scholarship fund. The Dunlap Family Scholarship will support and provide assistant to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year TCOM students who have demonstrated their dedication and commitment to community service. {top}

 Ray & Edna Stokes Scholarship: The Ray and Edna Stokes Scholarship fund assists 4th year TCOM students who have a desire to practice primary care in the state of Texas. Ray Stokes was the first employee of TCOM. Hired in April of 1969, Ray Stokes was a fundraiser for TCOM, Texas’ first osteopathic medical school. Mr. Stokes spent the rest of his career at TCOM in various positions and made many major contributions to the college. In 1984, Ray Stokes received TCOM’s highest honor, the Founders’ Medal. His wife, Edna Stokes, worked for TCOM first as a bookkeeper and later as a clinic manager. Mrs. Stokes is known as TCOM’s second employee. In honor of both, UNTHSC has named a boardroom after them. After retirement, Mr. Stokes continued to honor TCOM by authoring a book about the first twenty years of its history. {top}

Beverly & Stanley Weiss Award for Rural Health: Stanly & Beverly Weiss created this scholarship fund to honor the profession of osteopathic medicine. Dr. Weiss has served as a chair of the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine and as an Associate Professor of Occupational and Personal Health. Mrs. Weiss directed administrative operations for the Cowtown marathon and 10K Runs for 21 years, bringing national recognition to the UNT Health Science Center. This scholarship is to provide financial assistance to 3rd year TCOM students who have demonstrated a commitment to rural medicine practice for their future as well as demonstrate financial need. {top}

D.M. Richards Endowed Scholarship: The Medical Student Government Association (MSGA) of TCOM created this scholarship to honor David M. Richards, D.O. upon his retirement for his extraordinary legacy of service. Dr. Richards became TCOM’s Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in 1981 and was named president of the University of North Texas Health Science Center when the Texas Legislature established it in 1993. Under his watch, he helped to establish the Academic Health Science Center, the Public Health, and Physician Assistant Program. The Health Science Center established affiliations with hospitals around the state through Dr. Richards’ vision and initiative, as TCOM took the lead in breaking down both real and perceived barriers between the D.O. and M.D. professions. This scholarship provides for 2nd TCOM students who have demonstrated personal integrity, leadership potential, and their dedication to community service and to their medical school. {top}

TCOM Alumni Scholarship: The TCOM Alumni Association promotes and develops a continuing relationship between the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine administration, faculty, staff, student body, and the alumni. The Board consists of osteopathic physicians from states throughout the United States as well as physicians from the state of Texas. This scholarship is established to provide awards for deserving 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd year medical students who meet established personal and academic criteria. {top}

TCOM Memorial Scholarship: The TCOM Memorial Scholarship Fund, created in 1982, originated as a reward for information about the death of TCOM Student Doctor Kathryn Munroe, age 23. In 1986, the fund converted to a scholarship in memory of all former TCOM students who have passed away. The fund has since grown by external donations. In April 2007, a DNA match by a Fort Worth Police Detective in the Cold Case Unit linked a prison inmate in Florida to the death of Kathryn Munroe. This scholarship assists 2nd year medical students at TCOM. {top}

D.O. / Ph.D. Student Scholarship: The DO/PhD Medical Scientist Training Program is offered in conjunction with UNT Health Science Center’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Students may choose to conduct research in a wide range of basic science disciplines to complement their medical interests, including cell biology and genetics, biochemistry and molecular biology, microbiology and immunology, pharmacology and neuroscience, and physiology. {top}

Rural Medicine Scholarship: This scholarship was established to provide support for students who desire to go into a rural medicine practice. {top}
 

 Jeremiah G. Mills, 1^st year Rural Medicine Scholarship: The Jeremiah G. Mills Memorial Scholarship fund, through private donations of family and friends, honors the memory of Jeremiah Garrett Mills who courageously fought Ewing’s Sarcoma for seven years. Jeremiah lost his battle on October 25, 2001 at the young age of 21 years. He was the son of Dr. John G. Mills, Associate Professor in the Surgery Department at UNTHSC and stepson of Kaylene Mills. The purpose of this scholarship fund is to support and provide scholarships for 1st year TCOM students who have demonstrated their interest in rural medicine as a field of specialization and who meet the scholastic criteria of the scholarship. {top}

Jeremiah G. Mills, 2^nd year Rural Medicine Scholarship: The purpose of this scholarship fund is to support and provide scholarships for 2nd year TCOM students who have demonstrated their interest in rural medicine as a field of specialization and who meet the scholastic and special criteria of the scholarship. {top}

Jeremiah G. Mills, 3^rd year Rural Medicine Scholarship: The purpose of this scholarship fund is to support and provide scholarships for 2nd year TCOM students who have demonstrated their interest in rural medicine as a field of specialization and who meet the scholastic and special criteria of the scholarship. {top}

John F. Gaugl Memorial Fund: This scholarship is established in memory of John F. Gaugl to recognize outstanding Graduate Students in Integrative Physiology. Dr. Gaugl founded TCOM's Physiology Department in 1971. His name resides permanently in the archives of the institution because of his distinguished status as a Founder's Medal recipient. Dr. Gaugl's knowledge of medicine and science will live on in the memory of those graduates he introduced to the intricacies of human physiology. {top}

The Larry L. Bunnell, D.O. Scholarship: Dr. Bunnell was the first full time chair of the Department of Family Practice at TCOM. He establishes this scholarship as a way of paying back TCOM and the Osteopathic Profession for honors, a career, and the opportunities that have been provided him and his family. This scholarship supports 4th year TCOM students with an interest in a career in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Concepts, Practice, and Manual Skills. {top}

 The MaKasha Colonvega Memorial Scholarship: Representatives from the TCOM Class of 2009 established this scholarship to honor and celebrate the life of beloved classmate, MaKasha (Kasha) Colonvega. The scholarship will provide tuition assistance to an outstanding 4th year osteopathic medical student who is ranked in the top 50% of their class, has dependents, and who serves as a mentor or tutor to their colleagues. {top}

Tom Hanstrom Memorial Scholarship: The Tom Hanstrom Memorial Scholarship was created to remember Thomas D. Hanstrom Jr., who served as Executive Director of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) from 1987 until his death in 1991, at the age of 43. Before coming to Fort Worth, he served as the Executive Director of the Indiana Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons in Indianapolis. Tom continuously encouraged students to educate themselves about the fundamental principles of osteopathic medicine because he was a firm believer in the wisdom of those principles. (Proverbs 8) The Hanstrom family (Joyce Hanstrom-Parlin, Christor (Stephanie) Hanstrom, Anna Hanstrom and Seth (Laura) Hanstrom) created the scholarship to honor a student demonstrating true dedication to Osteopathic principles and skill in the practice of Osteopathic manipulation. This scholarship is open to second year osteopathic TCOM medical students for use during their third year at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.  {top}

The Frederick L. Hill Scholarship for Excellence in Primary Care in Texas:
This scholarship was established by the generosity of Dr. Rick Hill and his wife Cindy. The recipient will be a 4th year osteopathic medical student from Texas who intends to practice in Texas in one of the following primary care areas: family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, or geriatrics. {top}
 

Elizabeth Pelsma Levy, D.O. Award: This fund was established in 1985 by Dr. Elizabeth P. Levy, DO and provides two awards. The first award is for a graduating senior who plans to practice osteopathic medicine in rural areas. The second award is for a TCOM graduate who has met specific criteria for clinical rotation, training, and has 1 year of practice in a rural community. {top}

 TOMA Scholarship for TCOM Students: This scholarship provides a tuition and fee award to 4th TCOM students with a strong interest and commitment to practice medicine in the state of Texas upon graduation, including Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. {top}

Elizabeth Reeves Henning Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible by a trust fund in honor of Elizabeth Reeves Henning and established from an estate fund designed to assist a 3rd or 4th year TCOM student. {top}

Weldon Eugene Bond, Jr. D.O. Memorial Scholarship: Weldon Eugene Bond, Jr. D.O. was proud to be the first graduate to walk the stage in the first class of Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1974. Accomplishments included being a multi board certified family and hospital physician for over 30 years, proud to be on the Clinical Faculty of The University of North Texas Health Science Center-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas as both Associate and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine as well as serving on the Admissions/Interview Committee for prospective medical students. He was past President of the Alumni Association of the medical school at UNTHSC/TCOM at Fort Worth. This scholarship is to honor the memory of Dr. Bond and to assist in supporting an upper classman interested in pursuing Family Practice. {top}

Dallas Southwest Osteopathic Physicians, Inc. Joseph L. LaManna D.O. Scholarship: This scholarship was established by the Dallas Southwest Osteopathic Physicians, Inc. board to honor Dr. Joseph L. LaManna's extraordinary legacy of service to the Dallas Southwest Osteopathic Physicians, Inc. and the osteopathic profession. The purpose of this scholarship is to support and provide scholarships for 2nd year TCOM students who have demonstrated personal integrity, leadership potential, dedication and commitment to community service, are on a career path for family practice. {top}

Osteopathic Health Foundation Scholarship: This is a general scholarship that provides support for a TCOM student demonstrating financial need who is in good academic standing. {top}

GSBS Scholarships & Award

GSBS Endowed Scholarship: The purpose of this scholarship is to support and provide tuition assistance for GSBS students who have demonstrated personal integrity, academic achievement, leadership potential, and their dedication to graduate education and research. {top}

Elena & Thomas Yorio First Year Student Scholarship: The First Year Student Scholarship was rededicated in December 2007 to honor Elena & Thomas Yorio. Throughout the years, Dr. Yorio and his wife, Elena, have made outstanding contributions and a tremendous impression on the campus and students. This scholarship supports 1st year GSBS students who show leadership experience and potential, a personal commitment to graduate education, and research and personal integrity. {top}

E. Bruce Street, Sr. & Roger J. Williams Endowed Scholarship: Mr. & Mrs. E. Bruce Street, Sr. established the Roger Williams Scholarship in September 1981 to honor Dr. Roger Williams. Dr. Williams was a professor emeritus of chemistry at UT Austin and was a research scientist at the Clayton Foundation Biochemical Institute, which he founded in 1940. Dr. Williams discovered pantothenic acid, known as vitamin B5, and served as the Director of the Institute until 1963. He was dedicated to educating the public and medical profession about the importance of nutrition and biochemical individuality. UNTHSC rededicated the scholarship in 2005 as the E. Bruce Street, Sr., & Roger J. Williams Award in Preventive Nutrition with the passing of Bruce Street as a former UNT Regent. {top}

Rachel Dauphin Memorial Scholarship: The Rachel Dauphin Memorial Scholarship Fund honors Rachel Dauphin, a graduate student who courageously fought Hodgkin’s disease. This scholarship will be offered to students seeking a degree through GSBS, shows academic achievement, and volunteerism. {top}

Cell Biology & Anatomy Scholarship: Scholarship for doctoral students enrolled in Cell Biology and Anatomy who demonstrate personal commitment to graduate education, research, leadership experience, and personal integrity. {top}

Ben Harris Memorial Award: The Ben Harris Memorial Fund was established to honor the memory of Benjamin Harris, Ph.D., his contributions to the University of North Texas Health Science Center, and his love for biomedical research. This award is given to a graduate Ph.D. student in the Department of Molecular Biology and Immunology who has demonstrated outstanding potential for conducting leading edge biomedical research. {top}

PA Scholarship

PA Endowed Scholarship: The Physician Assistant Studies program provides an exemplary graduate-level education with a focus on primary care and meeting the health care needs of underserved populations. This program began in 1997 and is ranked as one of the top 35 graduate-level physician assistant programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. The scholarship will support deserving 1st year and/or 3rd year Physician Assistant students. {top}

PA Alumni & Friends Scholarship: This scholarship was established to support PA students. {top}

SPH Scholarships

SPH Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship supports students with a record of academic excellence and a commitment to a professional role in public health. {top}

SPH Alumni Society: The School of Public Health Alumni Society Scholarship Fund is established to provide scholarships in the area of Public Health. This scholarship is designed to encourage recipients to continue and complete a degree a Public Health profession as well as to carry on the objectives of the School of Public Health Alumni Society. {top}

Employee & Leadership Scholarships
 

UNTHSC Staff Scholarship: This scholarship will provide continuing education assistance for employees at the UNT Health Science Center. {top}

The Moorman Family Scholarship: This scholarship is for students who have a 3.0/80/B or above GPA, community service hours, and has held a campus leadership position in student government (MSGA, PASA, GSA, PHSA, etc.) Thomas Moorman, EdD, his wife, Melissa Moorman, and their two children, Emma Elizabeth Moorman and Bennett Thomas Moorman established this scholarship fund because they believe in the value of education and the importance of giving back to the communities they serve. Dr. Moorman is a firm believer in the importance of integrity and character. He believes that we all have a duty to develop the leaders of tomorrow. Students who engage in leadership while in school are more likely to take on leadership opportunities in the communities they will serve. Dr. Moorman and his family have always been compelled to share their blessings with others. “We mentor by our actions and not just by our words.” Thomas Moorman, EdD {top}