Jeremiah G. Mills 2nd Year Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The Jeremiah G. Mills 2nd Year Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 through private donations of family and friends and 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. He was the son of Dr. John G. Mills, Associate Professor in the Internal Medicine Department at UNTHSC and stepson of Kaylene Mills. The purpose of this scholarship fund is to support TCOM students who have demonstrated their interest in rural medicine.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Pursuing a degree in Osteopathic Medicine
  • Must be a second-year TCOM student
  • Must be accepted into the Rural Osteopathic Medical Education of Texas (ROME) program
  • Must meet federal guidelines for financial need. Applicants must complete the entire FAFSA process by May 1st.
  • Must answer the supplemental questions below -
    Please explain your commitment to osteopathic principles and interest in Rural Family Medicine.

Recipient must maintain the above requirements to receive the spring scholarship. Failure to do so could result in a loss of scholarship benefits.

Donor
Jeremiah G. Mills Memorial Scholarships
Award
$500
Anticipated Total

Anticipated total amount over the full term of this award.

$1,000.00

College/Department
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Deadline
05/15/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Have you been accepted into the TCOM Rural Osteopathic Medical Education of Texas (ROME) program at this time?
  2. Please explain your commitment to osteopathic principles and interest in Rural Family Medicine.