Makasha Colonvega Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The Makasha Colonvega Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2009 in memory of Makasha Colonvega. We all strive to find those things in life that empower us to reach our goals. MaKasha (Kasha) Colonvega found her empowerment through education. Dr. Colonvega lost her life tragically on December 7, 2009, just one semester short of graduating from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. This scholarship was created to celebrate her memory and her spirit.

Eligibility Criteria

• Pursuing a degree in Osteopathic Medicine
• Must be a fourth-year TCOM student
• Must be in good academic standing
• Must have served as a mentor or tutor to your colleagues.
  *Must be a single parent with dependent children.
• Must answer the supplemental question -
  In what ways have you served as a mentor/tutor to your fellow students?
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  Recipient must maintain the above requirements to receive the scholarship for spring semester. Failure to do so could result in a loss of scholarship benefits.