Matthew J. Kauffman Memorial Scholarship
Matthew J. Kauffman was a dedicated orthopedic surgeon who was loyal to his Ohio roots.
He touched the lives of thousands of patients and tens of thousands of family members throughout his career of over 20 years. To honor his mission and enable other like-minded aspiring medical students, the Matthew J. Kauffman Memorial Scholarship will support a medical student in Ohio. Medical school is challenging, and Matthew’s family wishes to continue his legacy by supporting those pursuing such a commendable career path.
Undergraduate and graduate students in Ohio are eligible to apply if they are pursuing a career in the healthcare field. Preference will be given to students who wish to become doctors. To apply, write about yourself, how your life experiences have impacted your choice to pursue a career in medicine. What area are you interest in specializing in and how have your life experiences helped shape that direction?
Tell us about yourself and how your life experiences have impacted your choice to pursue a career in medicine. What area are you interest in specializing in and how have your life experiences helped shape that direction?
Winners and Finalists
June 2024
June 2023
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The application deadline is Jun 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jul 1, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 1, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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