Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
1001 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 280-2949
800 843-3059
finaid@scholl.edu

Scholl Distinguished Scholar Award
The College will award up to 25 Scholl Distinguished Scholar Awards per academic year. The Distinguished Scholar Award provides half of the annual tuition to the recipient. Up to 15 awards may be made to members of the first year class, and up to 10 awards may be made to the members of the second year class.

To be eligible for consideration, entering first year students must have completed a minimum of ninety (90) semester hours at the time of application for admission, and have earned a weighted or unweighted cumulative grade point average of 3.40 (out of 4.0) or higher. A weighted grade point average is the raw grade point average multiplied by a weighting factor indicative of the competitiveness of the program in which the student did his/her pre-podiatry preparation. Eligibility is determined by the weighted or unweighted grade point average, whichever is higher. Letters of recommendation, faculty interview evaluations and other pertinent data may be used in making the selections.  No special application for first year entering student is needed.

Awards for second year students will be based on successful completion of the current academic year with a minimum grade point average of 3.40.   Requirements for selection may include, but are not limited to, essay, faculty recommendations and evaluation of extra curricular activities.  Additional application information is available from the Office of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.  Selection is made by the Scholl Special Scholarship Committee.

Distinguished Scholar Awards are annual awards only and renewal are not guaranteed for any succeeding year.

Angelo P. Creticos, M.D. Endowed Fourth Year Full Tuition Scholarship
One full tuition scholarship for a fourth year student is available each year. The Angelo P. Creticos Endowed Fourth Year Student Scholarship is presented to a student who meets the qualifications for the Scholl Distinguished Scholar Award, ranks in the upper quarter of the class at the end of the third year, and in addition, has demonstrated the knowledge, skills and dedication necessary to provide excellence in primary foot care throughout their enrollment at the College.

Scholl Merit Scholar Awards
Available to approximately 20 incoming first-year students, Scholl Merit Scholar Awards provide between $1,000 and $3,000 in scholarship assistance. To be eligible for consideration, students must have earned a weighted or unweighted overall grade point average of 3.2 (out of 4.0) or higher at the time of application for admission. The Special Scholarship Committee selects the recipients, and in addition to grade point average, may examine admission interview scores, letters of recommendation and personal statements from the admissions application. The awards are for one year and are not renewable.

Illinois Podiatric Residency and Scholarship Act
The Illinois Podiatric Residency and Scholarship Act provides one full tuition scholarship each year to a student attending the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine who agrees to practice full time within the state of Illinois in a designated shortage area. One year of service is required for each year the student receives the scholarship. The student must be a resident of the state of Illinois at the time of application for the scholarship, and must attend the Scholl College to receive the scholarship. The recipient is selected by the Scholarship Committee. The Illinois State Podiatric Scholarship is administered by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Center for Rural Areas. Application forms and more information are available from the Office of Student Services.

Endowed & Alumni Scholarships
Approximately 15 to 20 endowed, alumni association, and special sponsored scholarships, ranging from $500 to $2,500 are awarded each year to eligible third and fourth year students. The students are selected by the Scholarship Committee based on financial need and academic performance. No specific application form is required. The scholarships are made possible through memorial gifts from alumni and friends of the college, and the Alumni Association/Philip R. Brachman Scholarships are financed by a major Alumni Association endowment.

The endowed scholarship funds include:
  - Alumni Association - Dr. Philip R. Brachman Scholarships
  - Distinguished Alumni Memorial Scholarship
  - Stivers Memorial Scholarship
  - Dr. Charles L. Jones Kappa Tau Epsilon Scholarship
  - Dr. Sheldon P. Goren Memorial Scholarship
  - Dr. Stuart J. Ruch Scholarship
  - Division Six, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scholarship
  - Northlake Podiatry Department Educational Corporation Scholarship

Dr. George Geppner - Dr. Milo Turnbo Minority Scholarship
Minority students in the second, third and fourth year classes are encouraged to apply for the Dr. George Geppner - Dr. Milo Turnbo Minority Scholarship. The value of the award varies yearly. The selection of the recipient is made by the Scholl Scholarship and Student Loan Committee based on the submission of a biographical essay by the applicant. Application forms will be available from the Office of Student Services.