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The SOMA Foundation supports philanthropy projects, community outreach, medical education, and student scholarships through the generosity of our donors

The SOMA Foundation improves the lives of osteopathic students and their respective communities by supporting scholarship and outreach. The SOMA Foundation is supported by the generous donations of our sponsors which include industry benefactors and osteopathic physicians throughout the country.

06/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 New Member Award recipient, Christina Wornom, OMS-III, of Rocky Vista University Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine!

Sponsored by the American Academy of Osteopathy Association (AAOA), the New Member Award recognizes an outstanding student who embodies the principles of osteopathic medicine through leadership, service, and dedication to their community.

“Receiving the SOMA Foundation Scholarship is an incredible honor and an affirmation of the values that drew me to osteopathic medicine: compassionate, patient-centered care, service, and advocacy. This support will help me continue pursuing my goal of serving rural and underserved communities while advancing osteopathic principles through leadership, mentorship, and efforts to improve health equity and access to care.”

Please join us in congratulating Christina on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

05/25/2026

Need some merch inspiration? 👀

Here are examples of previous SOMAF merch designs to help spark ideas for the SOMA Foundation Merch Contest!

Your design could be featured on official SOMAF merchandise sold at the Summer Leadership Meeting, with proceeds supporting SOMAF scholarships and grants.

🎨 Open to SOMA members
🏆 Selected designer receives exclusive SOMAF prizes
📅 Submit by May 31 at 11:59 PM CST

Submit here: tinyurl.com/somafmerchcontest

05/18/2026

‼️ SOMA Foundation Merch Contest ‼️
We’re looking for the next official SOMAF merch design for SLM!

Submit your original design for the opportunity to have your artwork featured on official SOMA Foundation merchandise sold at the Summer Leadership Meeting (SLM). Proceeds from merchandise sales support SOMAF scholarships and grants.

🏆 Selected designer receives exclusive prizes
📅 Submissions close May 31 at 11:59 PM CST
📍 Open to SOMA members only

Submit here: tinyurl.com/somafmerchcontest

Questions?
📧:[email protected]

05/04/2026

Looking for funding for your SOMA chapter project?

The SOMA Foundation Chapter Grant is STILL open with **rolling applications** — and it’s the perfect opportunity to bring your ideas to life 💡

💰 Up to $500 per school
🌍 Support projects that promote osteopathic medicine + community impact

Whether you’re:
☀️ Planning a summer project
🍂 Brainstorming ideas for the upcoming school year
👥 Or you’re a newly elected chapter leader ready to make an impact

This is your sign to get started 👇

✅ How it works:
1️⃣ Come up with a project idea
2️⃣ Submit the Initial Grant Request (IGR)
3️⃣ Wait for review (~1 month)
4️⃣ Receive funding & execute your project
5️⃣ Share your impact 📸

⚡ Funding is limited — first come, first served!

🔗 Apply now: https://tinyurl.com/somachaptergrants
🔗 More info: https://www.somaf.org/

Let’s build something meaningful for our communities 💙✨

04/27/2026

Introducing the 2026–2027 Governing Board of SOMA Foundation!

We are honored to welcome this year’s board as we continue our mission of supporting the education and professional development of osteopathic medical students through scholarships, philanthropy, and service.

Together, we look forward to celebrating student achievement, creating new opportunities, and expanding the impact future physicians have within their communities.

Please join us in congratulating our new and returning board members.

04/13/2026

🚨 $500 Scholarship Opportunity 🚨

The SOMA Scholar Award is available to all OMS I–IV students who are members of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA).

✨ Just one essay required
✨ No letter of recommendation needed

Generously sponsored by SOMA.

⏰ Deadline: April 19 at 11:59 PM CST
👉 Apply now: somaf.org

📌 Reminder: Other SOMA Foundation scholarships are also open. Visit somaf.org to explore and apply before the deadline!

04/07/2026

💸 Scholarship Highlight

Featuring a Doc2Doc-sponsored opportunity:

SOMAF Transition to Residency Scholarship • $500 award • Open to SOMA members who are OMS-IVs
⏳ Deadline in

04/01/2026

🚨 UPDATE Scholarship Deadline EXTENDED

The SOMA Foundation Spring Scholarships are still OPEN through April 19 at 11:59 PM CST ⏰

Multiple scholarships are available for SOMA members OMS I to OMS IV

💰 Awards range from 500 to 1000 dollars
🏆 Leadership innovation and specialty focused opportunities
🎓 Includes options for students at all stages including those who matched this year

Available scholarships
✨ New Member Scholarship
500 dollars • 1 recipient

✨ SOMA Scholar Award
500 dollars • 1 recipient • no LOR required

✨ Transition to Residency Award
500 dollars • up to 2 recipients • OMS IV only • no LOR required

✨ Teget Leadership Scholarship
1000 dollars • up to 2 recipients

✨ Innovative Leadership Scholarship
1000 dollars • up to 4 recipients

Whether you are a first-year osteopathic medical student or preparing for residency there is an opportunity for you

👉 Apply now at somaf.org

Do not miss out! These are valuable and often underutilized opportunities to support your medical journey 💙

03/31/2026

Spring Conference 2026 Recap 🌸✨

What an incredible weekend with both our current and incoming board members! So grateful to spend time learning, connecting, and building the future of SOMA Foundation together. From celebrating our past and present leadership, to recognizing our amazing travel grant recipients, and to sharing unforgettable moments at our social! This conference truly had it all.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who showed up, supported, and donated to our fund. Your generosity directly helps us provide scholarships to SOMA members, making opportunities like this more accessible for future leaders in osteopathic medicine.

🎓 Scholarship applications are now OPEN—be sure to apply at somaf.org!

We’re so excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to see you all again in just a few months at our Summer Leadership Meeting ☀️

03/24/2026

🌸🎓 SOMA Foundation Spring Scholarships are now OPEN

Osteopathic medical students who are National SOMA members can apply for multiple scholarships ranging from $500–$1,000 to support their medical education 💰📚

🗓 Deadline: April 12 at 11:59 PM CST

🔗 Visit SOMAF.org for scholarship details, eligibility, and application links.

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142 E Ontario Street
Chicago, IL
60611

Telephone

+13122028193

Website

https://linktr.ee/SOMAFoundation

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