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Whitney Stokes

Whitney Stokes
Whitney Stokes, EdD
Associate Dean for Student Affairs

Whitney started working for VCOM in 2012 as the Admissions Coordinator for the Virginia Campus. In 2014, she relocated to Spartanburg to work for our Carolinas Campus as the Director of Admissions. After two years of service for our Carolinas Campus, she returned home and served as the Assistant Vice President for Student Services at VCOM–Virginia. In 2020, she transitioned into the Associate Dean for Student Affairs role overseeing the Admissions and Student Affairs departments on the Virginia Campus.

Education

Year University Degree
2016 Liberty University MA
2010 Radford University BS
Office: 115
Department/Discipline: Student Services
Campus: Virginia

Activities

  • Board of Directors, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
  • Chamber Board Liaison, Leadership New River Valley with the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, American College Personnel Association
Fax: 540-231-5252

Margaret and Jimmi Narong Palmieri Rural Health Scholarship

 

This scholarship was established by the friends and family of Margaret and Jimmi Palmieri for OMS2, OMS3, and OMS4 students whose career plan is to practice medicine in a town with a population under 15000 in rural Virginia or Appalachia. The recipient must have successfully completed the OMS1 year at VCOM, express a strong intent to practice in an area in rural Virginia or Appalachia with a population under 15000, demonstrate a compassionate and altruistic spirit, and demonstrate financial need. Only one scholarship will be awarded annually and can only be received once.

Sponsored by VCOM

Non-renewable
Contact Name: Mallory Case

Mailing Address: 2265 Kraft Drive - Blacksburg , VA , United States 24060

Available to Virginia
Available to 2nd Year Students
Available to 3rd Year Students
Available to 4th Year Students

Per Yngve Brolinson, D.O., Rural Family Medicine Scholarship

This scholarship was established to honor and in memory of PerYngve Brolinson, D.O. It as instituted by his family, including his son, Per Gunnar Brolinson, D.O., Vice Provost of Research, and family medicine/sports medicine physician for the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) and Virginia Tech, and Gunnar's wife, Lesia Brolinson, for Virginia Campus students whose career plan is to practice medicine in a town with a population under 15,000 in rural Virginia or Appalachia. The recipient must have successfully completed Block 1 at VCOM, express a strong intent to practice in an area in rural Virginia or Appalachia with a population under 15,000, demonstrate a compassionate and altruistic spirit, and demonstrate financial need. Only one scholarship will be awarded annually and a student can only receive an award once.

Sponsored by VCOM

Non-renewable
Contact Name: Mallory Case

Mailing Address: 2265 Kraft Drive - Blacksburg , , United States 24060

Available to Virginia
Available to 2nd Year Students
Available to 3rd Year Students
Available to 4th Year Students

Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (VOMA) for VCOM

students who are committed to practicing medicine in Virginia upon completion of residency. Applicants

must be currently enrolled as an OMS2 or OMS3 student at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic

Medicine – Virginia Campus, must be willing to commit to practice medicine in Virginia, and must be

active VCOM student members of VOMA and have attended a minimum of one VOMA CME conference.

Students may receive one scholarship per year in the OMS2 and OMS3 years.

Sponsored by VCOM

Non-renewable
Contact Name: Mallory Case

Mailing Address: 2265 Kraft Drive - Blacksburg , , United States 24060

Available to Virginia
Available to 2nd Year Students
Available to 3rd Year Students

Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association

 

Amount: Up to $5000

The ALOMA Board of directors (“Board”) shall award scholarships to applicants by majority vote. The ALOMA will award one scholarship annually for up to $5000. The dollar amount shall be set by the Board from time to time.

Applicant should be from Alabama and must indicate in writing their intention to practice medicine in Alabama following completion of their residency training. Applicant must have successfully completed their first year of training and in good standing with an AOA-accredited medical school.

Scholarships shall be awarded without regard to the gender, religious preference, race or national origin of the applicant. Financial need shall, however, be considered. No applicant shall be considered unless they have filed a written application with the Board.

Applicant should be a current member of The Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association.

Application

Provide a biographical letter containing pertinent information regarding background, how/why you’ve chosen osteopathic medicine as your profession, pre-medical education information, statement of reason/need for financial assistance. Provide reference from at least one osteopathic physician currently in practice in the State of Alabama. Official transcript of grades from an Osteopathic medical school is also needed.

Deadline is June 30th

Send to:

Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association
Russell Ulrich, DO, Secretary-Treasurer
800 West Memorial Drive
P.O. Box 450
Piedmont, AL 36272

Sponsored by Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association

Non-renewable
Contact Name: Russell Ullrich, DO, Secretary-Treasurer

Mailing Address: 800 West Memorial Drive - P.O. Box 450 - Piedmont , AL , United States 36272

Available to Auburn
Available to Carolinas
Available to Louisiana
Available to Virginia
Available to 2nd Year Students
Available to 3rd Year Students
Available to 4th Year Students

American Medical Women's Association

 

Supporting your medical education is important to us, and with this in mind, AMWA awards 4 (four) $500 scholarships to women currently enrolled in medical school. Awardees will be chosen based on the embodiment of the goals of AMWA. Financial need, though not a requirement, is also considered.

Scholarship Requirements

  • AMWA Medical Student Membership
  • Completed essay responses
  • Financial Information
  • One letter of recommendation

Applications are accepted during two periods of the academic year:

August 1 – September 15  and September 16 – October 31. 

Please submit applications only during the listed periods. Email completed applications and supplemental materials to awards@amwa-student.org. Please submit applications only during the listed periods. All applicants will receive email notification of receipt of application.

 

 

Sponsored by American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)

Amount: $500
Non-renewable
Contact Name: American Medical Women's Association

Mailing Address: 1933 N. Meacham Road - Suite 450 - Schaumberg , IL , United States 60173

Phone: 847-517-2801
Available to Auburn
Available to Carolinas
Available to Louisiana
Available to Virginia
Available to 1st Year Students
Available to 2nd Year Students
Available to 3rd Year Students
Available to 4th Year Students

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Medical School Diversity Scholarship

 

The scholarship, established in 2014, is part of the law firm’s initiative to recognize medical school students who do outstanding work to promote ethnic diversity in their community.

The funds are to be used toward his or her continued education in medical school. The scholarship is available to all medical school students in the United States who work hard to promote ethnic diversity in their communities.

The scholarship will award $2000 to one student selected by our scholarship selection committee.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicant is an individual who demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their community.
  • Applicant is a U.S. citizen currently attending an accredited medical school within the United States.
  • Academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited medical school.

Deadline is October 1st

Sponsored by Buckfire & Buckfire

Amount: $2,000
Non-renewable
Contact Name: Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Attn: Medical Diversity Scholarship

Mailing Address: 29000 Inkster Road, Suite 150 - Southfield , MI , United States 48034

Phone: 248-595-7544
Available to Auburn
Available to Carolinas
Available to Louisiana
Available to Virginia
Available to 1st Year Students
Available to 2nd Year Students
Available to 3rd Year Students
Available to 4th Year Students

Frank and Louise Groff Foundation

 

The Frank and Louise Groff Foundation was created to assist students to become Registered Nurses or Medical Doctors by providing needed financial assistance for them to be able to pursue a career in medicine. This Foundation was established in 1970 under a provision of the Will of the late Louise Darby Groff, who as a nurse recognized the great physical, moral, and spiritual benefits she received from her professional training.

Awards will be made at the discretion of the Foundation's Board of Trustees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. However, as mandated by the Groff Will, scholarships are limited to those students who have graduated from a public high school within Monmouth County, New Jersey. These scholarships are renewable for four years.

Recipients are chosen

  1. On the basis of demonstrated financial need.
  2. On the basis of their high school records, recommendations, and sincere interest in programs leading to certification as a Registered Nurse, a BSN, or as a Medical Doctor (MD/DO).
  3. On the basis of being admitted to and maintaining satisfactory progress in a nursing program or medical school.

Deadline is typically April 1st

 

 

 

Sponsored by Frank and Louise Groff Foundation

Renewable

Mailing Address: 300 2nd Avenue - Long Branch , NJ , United States 07740

Available to Auburn
Available to Carolinas
Available to Louisiana
Available to Virginia
Available to 1st Year Students
Available to 2nd Year Students
Available to 3rd Year Students
Available to 4th Year Students

Health Focus of Southwest Virginia

 

Amount: Varies

Health Focus administers scholarships annually to health career students. The funds are generated from grants and private endowment funds, and aid students from southwest Virginia. Our scholarship awards are based primary on financial need and potential for completing a health career program.

Eligibility

GPA must be 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0
Is enrolled in or has been accepted to a college or university
Has financial need
Plans to attend school in the state of Virginia
Maintains permanent residence in one of the following counties:  Albemarle, Alleghany, Amherst, Appomattox, Augusta, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Campbell, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, highland, Lee, Montgomery, Nelson, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Roanoke City & county, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Russell, Salem City, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, Wythe
Is motivated to achieve your education and health career goals

Awarding Process

Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need, potential for completing a health career program, sincerity of personal statement, and availability of scholarship funds for the applicant. Funds are awarded to residents of Southwest Virginia who attend a college or university in the state of Virginia. Students will be notified by mail or email whether awarded or denied. Award checks are mailed directly to the school. Scholarships may be used for tuition, books, uniforms, and miscellaneous fees.

Deadline is typically April 15th

 

Non-renewable
Contact Name: Laurie Gibbons, President & CEO

Mailing Address: PO Box 4692 - Roanoke , VA , United States 24015

Phone: 540-588-0623
Available to Virginia
Available to 1st Year Students
Available to 2nd Year Students
Available to 3rd Year Students
Available to 4th Year Students

Ida Foreman Fleisher Fund

 

Amount: Varies

Foreman Fleisher established this fund in memory of his mother, Ida Fleisher, to help talented women become professionals. The fund provides scholarships for women, preferably Jewish, who wish to pursue a graduate degree. Eligibility is limited to women who have a hometown or attend school in the Greater Philadelphia area, including New Jersey and Delaware. Grant distributions, which can range from $2000-$8000, are administered by a local bank and sent directly to the chosen recipient’s school to be used for tuition only.

Application cycle for 2026-2027 scholarships open on March 1. 

Deadline is usually sometime in May

 

Sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Non-renewable
Contact Name: Alaina Gillespie

Mailing Address: 2100 Arch Street - Philadelphia , PA , United States 19103

Phone: 215-832-0504
Phone: 215-832-0500
Available to Auburn
Available to Carolinas
Available to Louisiana
Available to Virginia
Available to 1st Year Students
Available to 2nd Year Students
Available to 3rd Year Students
Available to 4th Year Students
Subscribe to Virginia