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Scholarships

The Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine offers Temple University fund-administered and non-Temple scholarships to incoming and current students who meet the criteria.

Non-Temple Scholarships

Each year, TUSPM students are awarded several private non-Temple University fund-administered awards not identified on this page. Students are encouraged to visit their email accounts or the Office of Student Financial Services for notification of such opportunities.

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Temple University Scholarships

TUSPM offers Temple University fund-administered scholarships to students in a specific class year. General scholarships are open to students in all years.

First-year scholarships
Second-year scholarships
Third-year scholarships
Fourth-year scholarships
General scholarships

How to Apply

Incoming first-year students: First-year students will be considered for scholarships as part of the application process and need not apply.

Current students: Current TUSPM students will receive information from the Office of Student Affairs when the scholarship application is available to be completed and submitted.

First-year scholarships
  • James F. Donovan, DPM Memorial Scholarship Fund - The fund was created in memory of James F. Donovan, DPM, who for more than 30 years was the embodiment of General Podiatry Practice Ownership. The fund will be used to provide scholarships for first-year TUSPM students with demonstrated financial need.
  • Allen E. Forsythe Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 1999 by a bequest from Allen Forsythe, DPM, ’37, to provide scholarships for incoming podiatry students who have excellent academic credentials and financial need.
  • Georgia Student Scholar Aid Fund- Established by E. Dalton McGlamry, DPM, ’54 to provide scholarships for first-year podiatry students from the state of Georgia who demonstrate leadership and financial need.
  • Goldsmith-Greenfield Scholarship Fund- Established in 1992 by the Goldsmith-Greenfield Foundation to provide scholarships for first-year podiatry students who have excelled as undergraduates and who demonstrate financial need.
  • Gilbert Master, DPM ’38 Scholarship Fund- Established in 1992 by Bernard Master to provide scholarships to first-year podiatry students based on academic excellence and involvement with school activities.
  • Straight Arrow Products, Inc. Scholarship Fund - Established in 2022 by Straight Arrow Products to provide an annual scholarship to first-year students with demonstrated financial need who are enrolled in TUSPM.
Second-year scholarships
  • Mary Kay Akerman Memorial Scholarship Fund- The purpose of the Fund is to provide an annual scholarship to a high-ranking second-year student enrolled in the School who is a resident of Western Pennsylvania.
  • Lynn Catapano, DPM (POD '86) Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 1992 by family, friends, and classmates to provide scholarships for second-year podiatry students.
  • Class of 1989 Clinical Instruments Scholarship Fund- Established in 1989 by members of the Class of 1989 to provide for scholarships to help second-year podiatry students pay for clinical instruments.
  • G. Elmer Harford, DPM ’32 Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 1993 through a bequest by G. Elmer Hartford, ’32, ’34, to provide scholarships for second-year podiatry students who excel in anatomical sciences.
  • Herbert Rothfeld, DPM Scholarship- Established in 1998 to provide scholarships for second-year podiatry students who have the highest grade point average in anatomy.
  • Thomas S. Union, Sr., and Family Scholarship Fund- Established in 1995 by Thomas S. Union, Jr., DPM, ’68, and Joseph M. Union, DPM, ’74, to provide scholarships to second-year podiatry students who are residents of Georgia and demonstrate leadership, high academic ability, and financial need.
  • Gartha E. Wolfe, DPM Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 1989 through a bequest from Dr. Wolfe to provide scholarships for second-year podiatry students in the top half of the class who demonstrate financial need.
  • Elias & Kiki Vekkos Memorial Scholarship Fund-The purpose of the fund is to award $2,000 annually to a 2nd-year podiatry student with financial need who is enrolled in TUSPM and who has overcome personal hardship. Established by Renee Vekkos, DPM And Leonard Vekkos, DPM
Third-year scholarships
  • Richard E. Adler, DPM ’77 Scholarship Fund- Established in 1991 by Richard E. Adler, DPM, ’77, to provide scholarships for third-year podiatry students based on academics and community service.
  • Briskin Sitkoff Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 1993 by Harold Sitkoff, DPM, ’41 and Irma Briskin Sitkoff in memory of Arthur Briskin, DPM ’43, and Marjorie Cohen Sitkoff DPM, ’44, and in 1995 by Irma Briskin Sitkoff in memory of Harold Sitkoff, DPM, to provide scholarships for third-year students in the School of Podiatric Medicine based on financial need and academic excellence.
  • Frank Brex, DPM Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established in 2017 by Lawrence A. Levine, DPM, in memory of Dr. Brex. The purpose of the fund is to provide an annual scholarship to a third-year student at the School of Podiatric Medicine with financial need.
  • J. David Derr, DPM Memorial  Scholarship- Established in 1992 by a bequest from J. David Derr, DPM, ’58, to provide scholarships for third-year podiatry students who have excelled academically, have a record of service to the School of Podiatric Medicine, and demonstrate financial need.
  • Isadore P. Forman, DPM Scholarship Fund. Established in 2010 by Lawrence A. Levine, DPM '71, in memory of Isadore P. Forman, DPM '43, to provide scholarships for non-traditional, third-year students in the School of Podiatric Medicine who have financial need.
  • Betty Souder Frese Scholarship Fund- Established in 1999 by Herman Frese, SBM ’49, to provide scholarships for third-year podiatry students who have excelled academically and who demonstrate financial need.
  • Charles W. Gibley, Jr., Ph.D. Memorial Award Fund. Established in 2015 by Lawrence A. Levine, DPM, in memory of Charles W. Gibley, Jr., Ph.D. to provide awards for third-year students in the School of Podiatric Medicine who have excellent academic credentials and have financial need.
  • Leon E. Kehr, DPM Scholarship Fund - Established in 1999 by Leon E. Kehr, DPM, ’53, to provide scholarships for third-year podiatry students in the top half of their class who have been involved in community activities and who demonstrate financial need.
  • Charles ’23, ’34 and Alice SBM ’27 Krausz Scholarship Fund- Established by Charles Krausz, DPM, former dean and professor emeritus of the School of Podiatric Medicine, and friends in 1992 to provide scholarships for third-year podiatry students who excel academically, demonstrate financial need and provide service to the school.

  • Dr. and Mrs. William Long Scholarship Fund- Established by Dr. William Long. Scholarship to be awarded to a third-year student who is a member of the Diversity Inclusion Community Engagement (DICE) Club.

  • Edwin B. Martin, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 1991 by family, friends, and colleagues to provide scholarships to third-year podiatry students, in the top half of their class, who have served in campus organizations and who demonstrate financial need.

  • Dr. Harold D. Schoenhaus Scholarship Fund- Established by Dr. Harold Schoenhaus to be awarded to a third-year student who excels in biomechanics and pathomechanics. 
  • Bohdan Terleckyj Scholarship Fund- Established in 1997 by friends and colleagues of Bohdan Terleckyj, CLA ’70, MED ’75, a former faculty member, to provide scholarships for third-year podiatry students who have excelled in microbiology and who demonstrate financial need.
Fourth-year scholarships
  • James E. Bates, DPM Presidential Scholarship Fund- Established in 1991 by friends and colleagues of James Bates, DPM, ’46, former president of the School of Podiatric Medicine, to provide scholarships for podiatry students in their fourth-year who have an outstanding record of academic accomplishment and service to the School.
  • Dr. John Buckholz and Dr. Harold Vogler Surgical Scholarship Fund- Established in 1991 to provide scholarships for fourth-year podiatry students based on clinical qualifications and recommendations from the surgery department.
  • Centrella Family Memorial Endowed Scholarship- Established by the Delaware Podiatric Medical Association and the Centrella Family in memory of Louis D. Centrella, DPM, '67, and Michael L. Centrella, Jr., DPM '76 to provide scholarships for fourth-year students with financial need who have excelled in the study of anatomical sciences and surgery anatomy, and who have contributed to the science of anatomy through research or publication.
  • Tammy Clemmons Fund- Established in 2001 by Tammy Clemmons’ classmates in her memory to provide scholarships to fourth-year podiatry students who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need, with preference to active members of the Student National Podiatric Medical Association.
  • Foot and Ankle Associates of North Carolina Scholarship Fund in Honor of Shirley Thompson and Mary Kinard- Established in 2005 by Stephen Kinard, DPM, ’94, and Clarence M. Stewart, DPM, ’95, to provide scholarships for upcoming fourth-year students enrolled in the School of Podiatric Medicine who are active members of the Student National Podiatric Medical Association.
  • Richard DiNapoli, DPM ’85 Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 1994 to provide scholarships for fourth-year podiatry students who exhibit a commitment to surgical treatment.
  • James V. Ganley, DPM ’54 Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 1992 by colleagues, family and friends to provide scholarships for fourth-year podiatry students who have demonstrated accomplishments in podopediatrics.
  • William M. Goldfarb, DPM ’48 Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established by friends and family of William M. Goldfarb, DPM, ’48, to provide scholarships for fourth-year podiatry students who demonstrate service to the School and financial need.
  • Stanley Grode, DPM ’79 Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 1991 by the family, friends, and colleagues of Stanley Grode, DPM ’79 to provide scholarships for fourth-year students with financial need who have excelled in the study of the anatomical sciences, and who have contributed to the science of anatomy through research or publication.
  • Richard C. Haas II Award Fund- Established in 2009 by William D. Farrett, Jr., D.P.M., POD ’95, and Sheila Kimble-Haas in memory of Richard C. Haas, D.P.M. ’POD 95 to provide awards for students enrolled in the School of Podiatric Medicine entering their fourth year who have financial need and who have exhibited significant academic achievement, with preference given to students who have shown an interest in helping underserved populations in the United States.
  • Maureen L. Mattiacci Scholarship Fund- Established by Dr. John Scanlon, the purpose of the fund is to award $2,000 annually to a 4th-year student who is enrolled in TUSPM.  Preference will be given to a student who is involved in and dedicated to community service and outreach, educating and improving the perception of podiatrists and podiatric medicine.  Academic achievement or class ranking shall not be used as the sole criteria for awarding the scholarship.
  • E. Dalton McGlamry, DPM ’54 Scholarship Fund- Established in 1982 by colleagues, friends, and former residents to provide scholarships for fourth-year students with financial need who are in the top 20 percent of their class in the first three years of surgery.
  • Louis, DPM ’35 and Ruth Newman Scholarship Fund- Established in 1993 by Andrew Newman to scholarships for fourth-year podiatry students with financial need and who excel in surgery.
  • David C. Novicki, D.P.M., FACFAS Scholarship Fund- The purpose of the Fund is to provide an annual award to fourth-year students with financial need who have an interest in pursuing a career in foot and ankle surgery. Each year, one (1) $2,000 award or two (2) $1,000 scholarships shall be distributed to qualified students. Academic achievement or class ranking shall not be used as the sole criteria for awarding the Fund.
  • Kate L. Paine Memorial Scholarship in Peripheral Vascular Disease Fund- Established in 1988 by Leslie A. Hess, DPM, ’79, in honor of a bequest from Kate Paine to provide scholarships for fourth-year podiatry students.
  • J. E. Smaha Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 1986 by Paul G. Smaha, DPM, ’68, to provide scholarships for fourth-year podiatry students based on academics, leadership and financial need.
  • Richard G. Stuempfle, DPM '55, Endowed Scholarship Fund- This fund provides a scholarship award for a fourth-year student in the School of Podiatric Medicine who has demonstrated a combination of outstanding acadmeic achievement and financial need.
General Scholarships
  • BAKO Excellence in Podiatric Dermatology Endowed Scholarship Fund- Established in 2014 by Bradley W. Bakotic, DPM, DO, the purpose of the fund is to provide an annual scholarship for the student enrolled in the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine achieving the highest grade point average in dermatology, while simultaneously exhibiting superior acumen in clinical dermatology.
  • Bako Medical Education Foundation Endowed Scholarship. The BMEF has established an endowed scholarship in dermatology for Temple students showing exemplary work, promise, and excellent clinical skills in dermatology.
  • Brandywine Podiatry Endowed Scholarship. Established in 2017 by Christopher L. Savage, DPM, to provide scholarships to a third or fourth-year student or students with financial need who had mentored a first or second-year student(s). Academic achievement or class ranking shall not be used as criteria for awarding scholarships.
  • Aisha S. Chaudhry, DPM and Iftikhar M. Chaudhry, MD, Scholarship Fund- Established 2013 by Aisha S. Chaudhry, DPM and Iftikhar M. Chaudhry, MD, to provide scholarships for students enrolled in the School of Podiatric Medicine who have financial need.
  • Dr. Aisha Chaudhry and Dr. Ammar Saymeh Endowed Scholarship Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarships for students enrolled in the School with financial need. The ideal candidate should be actively involved in the TUSPM community and show significant interest in both forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery.
  • Podiatry Class of 2017 Award- The purpose of this Fund is to provide an annual award to an individual student who has demonstrated academic achievement while also demonstrating a true passion for TUSPM and its community.
  • Podiatry Content Connection Endowed Scholarship Fund- The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarships to a third- or fourth- year student enrolled in the School, with a preference for individuals who aspire to establish their own individual practice at the conclusion of their residency. Academic achievement or class ranking shall not be used as criteria for awarding scholarships.
  • John P. Dahdah, DPM '81 Scholarship Fund- Established in 2014 by John P. Dahdah, DPM, to provide a merit scholarship to a student enrolled in the School of Podiatric Medicine.
  • T. George Downs Scholarship Fund- Established in 1991 by Mr. Downs to provide scholarships for podiatry students with financial need.
  • Dr. Gallman-Stelmach Endowed Scholarship Fund- Established in 2004 by M. Doris Stelmach, DPM, ’43, in memory of her husband, W. Peter Stelmach, MD, her brother Edmund F. Gallman, DPM and her son, Peter Stelmach, MD to provide annual scholarships to third- or fourth-year School of Podiatric Medicine students with financial need who show and interest in, and aptitude for, the study of metabolic diseases.
  • William L. Goldfarb Foundation Scholarship Fund- Established in 2006 by the William L. Goldfarb Foundation for Education and Research of the Lower Extremities, Inc. to provide scholarships for second-, third-, or fourth-year students enrolled in the School of Podiatric Medicine who have good academic standing and financial need.
  • E. Lewis Gray Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 1994 by the family and friends of Dr. Gray to provide scholarships for second- and third-year podiatry students based on academic excellence and financial need.
  • The Catherine Hand, DPM'49 Endowment Scholarship Fund- Established in 2015 by Catherine Hand, DPM, to provide annual scholarships to one or more students with financial need who excel in their courses at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine.
  • Felix A. Hess Scholarship Fund- Established by Leslie A. Hess, DPM, ’79, to provide scholarships for podiatry students who are in the top half of the class and who demonstrate financial need.
  • History of Foot Care and Foot Wear Fund- Established in 1998 by Edmund F. Gallman, DPM, ’51, to provide operating support to the Center for the History of Foot Care and Foot Wear.
  • Leonard Hymes, DPM ’41 Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 1984 by family and friends to provide scholarships for graduating podiatry students with humanistic skills.
  • Frieda and John Juda Memorial Endowed Scholarship- Established in 2016 in memory of his parents by former asst. professor in the Dept of Medicine Erwin J. Juda, DPM '82 RPh to provide a scholarship to a third or fourth year student with financial need who has excelled in the study of pharmacology, and who has contributed to the science of pharmacology through research or publication.
  • William Kalellis Scholarship - Established in 2011 and provided for by a 1998 trust established by William Kalellis to fund a scholarship for students of the School of Podiatric Medicine. 
  • Marc A. Karpo, DPM Memorial Endowed Scholarship. Established in 2016 upon the death of Dr. Karpo by Bonni Karpo, the student government and TUSPM faculty and supported by family, colleagues and friends. The faculty will make the determination on the awarding of the Scholarship.
  • Edwin J. (DPM ’41) and Helen L. Kay Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 2005 by a bequest from Helen L. Kay to provide scholarships for podiatry students with financial need.
  • Kevin Mahan Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 1992 by the Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in memory of Mr. Mahan, the brother of Kieran Mahan, DPM, ’80, former dean and vice president of academic affairs, to provide scholarships for podiatry students with exemplary standards and goals who demonstrate financial need.
  • The Mario and Betty Massimini Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 2023 by Elizabeth L. Massimini, DPM, provides a scholarship annually to a student with financial need who is enrolled in TUSPM, with preference given to an individual who is active in a volunteer or civic project that benefits the community.
  • Bernard and Susan Master Scholarship Fund- Established in 1993 by Bernard Master to provide scholarships for students in the School of Podiatric Medicine.
  • Leona Master Scholarship Fund- Established in 1993 by Bernard Master to provide scholarships for students in the School of Podiatric Medicine.
  • John A. Mattiacci, DPM ’70 Scholarship Fund- Established in 2005 by Dean John A. and Maureen Mattiacci to provide scholarships for students with financial need who are enrolled in the School of Podiatric Medicine. Special consideration will be given to children of union workers.
  • James and Katharine McNerney Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 2010 by James E. McNerney, D.P.M., POD ’70, to provide scholarships to students enrolled in the School of Podiatric Medicine who have financial need.
  • New England Endowed Scholarship Fund - Established in 2006 by the School of Podiatric Medicine alumni in New England to provide scholarships for students who have financial need and who have exhibited significant academic achievement with a preference for students who have legal residence or spent a substantial amount of time living in New England.
  • LeGrande Newman, DPM Scholarship Fund- Established in 1995 by family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Newman, former associate dean of student affairs, to provide scholarships for podiatry students with financial need.
  • John J. Orlando, Jr., DPM Scholarship - Established to be awarded to a third- or fourth-year student who excels in biomechanics.
  • Paul R. Quintavalle, Sr., DPM ’40 Scholarship Fund- Established by family, friends, and colleagues of Paul Quintavalle, DPM, ’40, former chairman of the board of the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, to provide scholarships for podiatry students based on academic excellence, financial need, compassion to patients and commitment to the community.
  • Rebound Medical, LLC Scholarship - Established to be awarded to a student who is enrolled in TUSPM with demonstrated financial need.  Academic achievement or class rankings shall not be used as the sole criteria for this award.   
  • Dr. and Mrs. Richard R. Roccapriore Scholarship Fund- Established in 2000 by Richard R. Roccapriore, DPM ’53, to provide scholarships for podiatry students with financial need.
  • Frank H. Rubin, DPM ’43 Memorial Fund in Podiatric Medicine – Established in 2004 by Gladyce F. Rubin to honor the memory of her husband, who was widely respected for his dedication to podiatric medicine and the welfare and dignity of his patients, to provide an annual award to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in podiatry surgery, and an annual scholarship to a third- or fourth-year student with financial need who demonstrates outstanding attributes of performance, compassion, enthusiasm and commitment to patient services.
  • Dr. Fred Rosencrantz Anatomy Scholarship Fund- The purpose of the Fund is to provide an annual scholarship of $2,000 to a student with demonstrated financial need who is enrolled in the School. Preference shall be given to students who excel in lower extremity anatomy.
  • Dr. and Mrs. George K. Schacterle Scholarship Fund- Established in 2002 by Dr. and Mrs. George K. (Sonia) Schacterle, DPM ’51 to provide a scholarship based on academic excellence and financial need. If a student considered for this scholarship is in his or her third or fourth year and has demonstrated an interest in teaching and/or research, then preference shall be given to that candidate.
  • School of Podiatric Medicine Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship and Annual Award- Established in 2004 by the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Alumni Association to provide an annual scholarship to a student with financial need and to provide an annual award to an outstanding graduating student.
  • Jay Schnitzer, D.P.M. Scholarship Fund- The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarships to students enrolled in the school who are involved in service at the University.
  • Dr. and Mrs. Jack Schreffler Scholarship Fund- Established in 1999 by Jack M. Schreffler, DPM, ‘56 to provide scholarships for podiatry students who demonstrate financial need.
  • Shirley Seave Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 1999 by Edwin Seave, DPM, ’43, LAW ’51, to provide scholarships for podiatry students who demonstrate academic ability, leadership, and financial need.
  • Lillian K. Seibert, DPM ’43 Scholarship Fund- Established in 1998 by Ruth Seibert, EDU ’51, to provide scholarships for School of Podiatric Medicine students who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need.
  • Shital Sharma, DPM and Siddhartha Sharma, DPM Scholarship Fund – The purpose of this fund is to award an annual scholarship to a student with financial need who is enrolled in TUSPM.
  • Manning Smith, DPM, ’39 Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 1996 by his wife, Ethel, to provide scholarships to students in the School of Podiatric Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
  • Samuel Turrisi, DPM ’48 Memorial Scholarship Fund- Established in 1997 by classmates, family, and friends to provide scholarships for students in the School of Podiatric Medicine.
  • Dr. James Conwell White and Nancy L. White Scholarship Fund- Established in 2004 by James Conwell White, DPM, ’52, to provide scholarships for students with financial need who are enrolled in the School of Podiatric Medicine.
  • Dr. and Mrs. William Ziegler Scholarship Fund- Established in 1997 by William Ziegler, DPM ’48, to provide scholarships for students in the School of Podiatric Medicine.
  • Louis Zulli, DPM Scholarship Fund- Established in 1996 by Leon Kehr, DPM, and friends, students, and colleagues of Louis Zulli, DPM, ’53, to provide scholarships for students in the School of Podiatric Medicine.