Postgraduate awards will be given to residents and fellows for research or scholarly projects in the spirit of the Alpha Omega Alpha mission. Priority will be given to those projects that include elements of leadership, professionalism, and teaching. Medical residents and fellows in programs at institutions with an active Alpha Omega Alpha Chapter or association are eligible to apply. Applicants must be nominated by their residency or fellowship program directors. Applicants need not be Alpha Omega Alpha members, however, those who are members must have active dues status. A letter of support from the applicant's mentor, indicating their commitment of time and interest to the project and applicant; the mentor's biosketch; a letter of nomination from the applicant's residency or fellowship program director, including a commitment to allow the applicant time to complete the proposed project; and an endorsement of the applicant's department chair, which should comment on the applicant's achievements and potential, and the suitability of the faculty sponsor for mentoring are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.