AUC Medical School Scholarships

The Summit Award at AUC was created to support and reward students who demonstrate dedication, grit, academic persistence, and high academic outcomes during their course of study. The initial award offers a scholarship of a minimum of $48,000 over 10 semesters with a maximum scholarship possible of up to $100,000 by achieving key academic milestones (escalators) throughout the MD program. (All amounts in U.S. dollars)

Eligibility:

• Eligibility applies to new students starting in January 2026 and future terms. This scholarship reflects the current award structure
• Acceptance into AUC MD program beginning in Semester 1. Successful MERP completers are ineligible for this award.
• Students who are accepted into the AUC MD program and have met all requirements to secure enrollment through deposit or exemption (e.g., eligible partnership) for their place will be automatically considered for this award; students need not apply for this scholarship.
• This award cannot be combined with other scholarships/grants unless specifically stated. AUC reserves the right to modify the terms, conditions, and availability of institutional aid at any time and without prior notice. Scholarship availability will be evaluated each session.
• Awards are limited to current open terms and will be granted to eligible students in the order seat deposits or exemptions are received, until all available awards are exhausted.
• Must have an MCAT score of 500 or better.

Initial Award:

• Students meeting these criteria will be reviewed for the scholarship and will initially qualify for $48,000, the minimum level of the Summit Award, structured as follows:
  • $48,000 initial award towards tuition equally distributed between Semesters 1-5 (as defined in the student handbook) and five (5) clinical science semesters ($4,800 per semester across 10 semesters).

Continued Initial Award Eligibility:

• Continuous enrollment in AUC MD program. Students who repeat a semester will have their initial scholarship paused for the duration of the repeated semester. Subsequent progression to the next semester will result in resumption of the initial award.

Academic Milestone (Escalator) Awards:

1. A student enrolled at AUC in the Summit Award in Semester one AND who earns a grade of 85% or higher for each module through the end of Semester 4 of medical sciences (without failing any single module), shall be awarded an additional $12,000 in scholarships, equally distributed between Semester 5 and five (5) clinical science semesters.
2. A student enrolled at AUC in the Summit Award in Semester 1 AND who completes medical sciences in 5 consecutive semesters without any academic failures shall be awarded an additional $15,000 in scholarships, to be equally distributed between clinical science semesters six (6) through ten (10) as denoted by student’s clinical science semester designation.
3. A student enrolled at AUC in the Summit Award in medical science Semester 1 AND who:
   1. Achieves a score of 65 or higher on the first attempt of NBME^® CBSE exam in medical science Semester 5, and
   2. Takes and passes USMLE^® Step 1 on first attempt within 1 semester of completing medical sciences, and
   3. Begins clinical rotations no longer than 60 days after AUC receipt of USMLE^® Step 1 score;

shall be awarded an additional $25,000 in scholarships to be equally distributed between the clinical science semesters six (6) through ten (10) as denoted by student’s clinical science semester designation.

The escalators defined above are stackable with each other and with the initial scholarship award to produce a maximum award of $100,000.

Continued Academic Milestone (Escalator) Award Eligibility:

• Students on an approved absence may retain eligibility for the award and escalators subject to the discretion of the University Dean. If the timeline for meeting the requirements is delayed due to circumstances attributable to AUC, as determined by the University Dean, the student will not lose eligibility for related Academic Milestone (Escalator) Awards.

This $90,000 USD scholarship is awarded to applicants who meet eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Provide evidence of graduation at an international undergraduate university OR any accredited university outside of the student’s home country. An international university is defined as: Any accredited university outside of Canada, the United States and Puerto Rico.
• Incoming first-semester students and eligible transfer students
  • If a transfer student is accepted, granted advanced standing, and scholarship-eligible, that student's maximum award amount is dependent on his/her semester of placement and the lifetime maximum value will be prorated.
• Students need not apply for this scholarship. It cannot be combined with other institutional scholarships or grants unless explicitly stated in the award terms. Medical Education Readiness Program students advancing to AUC for the first semester may choose this over the MERP Success Scholarship if eligible.
• Meeting the criteria above ensures a review for the scholarship but does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded. AUC reserves the right to modify the terms, conditions, and availability of institutional aid at any time without prior notice. Scholarship availability will be evaluated each session. This scholarship is non-transferable.

This $90,000 USD scholarship is awarded to applicants who meet eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Provide evidence of graduation at a Canadian undergraduate university or completion of 90 credit hours. A Canadian university is defined as: Any accredited university within Canada.
• Incoming first-semester students and eligible transfer students
  • If a transfer student is accepted, granted advanced standing, and scholarship-eligible, that student's maximum award amount is dependent on his/her semester of placement and the lifetime maximum value will be prorated.
• Students need not apply for this scholarship. It cannot be combined with other institutional scholarships or grants unless explicitly stated in the award terms. Medical Education Readiness Program students advancing to AUC for the first semester may choose this over the MERP Success Scholarship if eligible.
• Meeting the criteria above ensures a review for the scholarship but does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded. AUC reserves the right to modify the terms, conditions, and availability of institutional aid at any time without prior notice. Scholarship availability will be evaluated each session. This scholarship is non-transferable.

The Horizon Award at AUC was created to support students in achieving their full potential & career goals, and to reward commitment, academic persistence and strong academic outcomes achieved during their course of study. The initial award offers a scholarship of a minimum of $28,000 over 10 semesters with a maximum scholarship possible of up to $70,000 by achieving key academic milestones (escalators) throughout the MD program. (All amounts in U.S. dollars)

Eligibility:

• Eligibility applies to new students starting in January 2026 and future terms. This scholarship reflects the current award structure
• Acceptance into AUC MD program beginning in Semester 1. Successful MERP completers are ineligible for this award.
• Students who are accepted into the AUC MD program and have met all requirements to secure enrollment through deposit or exemption (e.g., eligible partnership) for their place will be automatically considered for this award; students need not apply for this scholarship.
• This award cannot be combined with other scholarships/grants unless specifically stated. AUC reserves the right to modify the terms, conditions, and availability of institutional aid at any time and without prior notice. Scholarship availability will be evaluated each session.
• Awards are limited to current open terms and will be granted to eligible students in the order seat deposits or exemptions are received, until all available awards are exhausted.
• Must have an MCAT score of 488 or better.

Initial Award:

• Students meeting these criteria will be reviewed for the scholarship and will initially qualify for $28,000, the minimum level of the Horizon Award, structured as follows:
  • $28,000 initial award towards tuition equally distributed between Semesters 1-5 (as defined in the student handbook) and five (5) clinical science semesters ($2,800 a semester across 10 semesters).

Continued Initial Award Eligibility:

• Continuous enrollment in AUC MD program. Students who repeat a semester will have their initial scholarship paused for the duration of the repeated semester. Subsequent progression to the next semester will result in resumption of the initial award.

Academic Milestone (Escalator) Awards:

1. A student enrolled at AUC in the Horizon Award in Semester 1 AND who earns a grade of 80% or higher for each module through the end of Semester 4 of medical sciences (without failing any single module), shall be awarded an additional $12,000 in scholarships, equally distributed between Semester 5 and five (5) clinical science semesters.
2. A student enrolled at AUC in the Horizon Award in Semester 1 AND who completes medical sciences in 5 consecutive semesters without any academic failures shall be awarded an additional $10,000 in scholarships, to be equally distributed between clinical science semesters six (6) through ten (10) as denoted by student’s clinical science semester designation.
3. A student enrolled at AUC in the Horizon Award in medical science Semester 1 AND who:
   1. Achieves a score of 65 or higher on the first attempt of NBME^® CBSE exam in medical science Semester 5, and
   2. Takes and passes USMLE^® Step 1 on first attempt within 1 semester of completing medical sciences, and
   3. Begins clinical rotations no longer than 60 days after AUC receipt of USMLE^® Step 1 score;

shall be awarded an additional $20,000 in scholarships to be equally distributed between clinical science semesters six (6) through ten (10) as denoted by student’s clinical science semester designation.

The escalators defined above are stackable with each other and with the initial scholarship award to produce a maximum award of $70,000.

Continued Academic Milestone (Escalator) Award Eligibility:

• Students on an approved absence may retain eligibility for the award and escalators subject to the discretion of the University Dean. If the timeline for meeting the requirements is delayed due to circumstances attributable to AUC, as determined by the University Dean, the student will not lose eligibility for related Academic Milestone (Escalator) Awards.

The Pathfinder Award at AUC was created to support and reward students who demonstrate dedication, grit, academic persistence, and strong academic outcomes during their course of study. The initial award offers a scholarship of a minimum of $33,000 over 10 semesters with a maximum scholarship possible of up to $80,000 by achieving key academic milestones (escalators) throughout the MD program. (All amounts in U.S. dollars)

Eligibility:

• Eligibility applies to new students starting in January 2026 and future terms. This scholarship reflects the current award structure
• Acceptance into AUC MD program beginning in Semester 1. Successful MERP completers are ineligible for this award.
• Students who are accepted into the AUC MD program and have met all requirements to secure enrollment through deposit or exemption (e.g., eligible partnership) for their place will be automatically considered for this award; students need not apply for this scholarship.
• This award cannot be combined with other scholarships/grants unless specifically stated. AUC reserves the right to modify the terms, conditions, and availability of institutional aid at any time and without prior notice. Scholarship availability will be evaluated each session.
• Awards are limited to current open terms and will be granted to eligible students in the order seat deposits or exemptions are received, until all available awards are exhausted.
• Must have an MCAT score of 495 or better.

Initial Award:

• Students meeting these criteria will be reviewed for the scholarship and will initially qualify for $33,000, the minimum level of the Pathfinder Award, structured as follows:
  • $33,000 initial award towards tuition equally distributed between Semesters 1-5 (as defined in the student handbook) and five (5) clinical science semesters ($3,300 per semester across 10 semesters).

Continued Initial Award Eligibility:

• Continuous enrollment in AUC MD program. Students who repeat a semester will have their initial scholarship paused for the duration of the repeated semester. Subsequent progression to the next semester will result in resumption of the initial award.

Academic Milestone (Escalator) Awards:

1. A student enrolled at AUC in the Pathfinder Award in Semester 1 AND who earns a grade of 85% or higher for each module through the end of Semester 4 of medical sciences (without failing any single module), shall be awarded an additional $12,000 in scholarships, equally distributed between Semester 5 and five (5) clinical science semesters.
2. A student enrolled at AUC in the Pathfinder Award in Semester 1 AND who completes medical sciences in 5 consecutive semesters without any academic failures shall be awarded an additional $10,000 in scholarships, to be equally distributed between clinical science semesters six (6) through ten (10) as denoted by student’s clinical science semester designation.
3. A student enrolled at AUC in the Pathfinder Award in medical science Semester 1 AND who:
   1. Achieves a score of 65 or higher on the first attempt of NBME^® CBSE exam in medical science Semester 5, and
   2. Takes and passes USMLE^® Step 1 on first attempt within 1 semester of completing medical sciences, and
   3. Begins clinical rotations no longer than 60 days after AUC receipt of USMLE^® Step 1 score;

shall be awarded an additional $25,000 in scholarships to be equally distributed between the clinical science semesters six (6) through ten (10) as denoted by student’s clinical science semester designation.

The escalators defined above are stackable with each other and with the initial scholarship award to produce a maximum award of $80,000.

Continued Academic Milestone (Escalator) Award Eligibility:

• Students on an approved absence may retain eligibility for the award and escalators subject to the discretion of the University Dean. If the timeline for meeting the requirements is delayed due to circumstances attributable to AUC, as determined by the University Dean, the student will not lose eligibility for related Academic Milestone (Escalator) Awards.

The Pioneer Award at AUC was created to support students in achieving their full potential & career goals, and to reward commitment, academic persistence and strong academic outcomes achieved during their course of study. The initial award offers a scholarship of a minimum of $20,000 over 8 semesters with a maximum scholarship possible of up to $50,000 by achieving key academic milestones (escalators) throughout the MD program. (All amounts in U.S. dollars)

Eligibility:

• Eligibility applies to new students starting in January 2026 and future terms. This scholarship reflects the current award structure
• Acceptance into AUC MD program beginning in Semester 1. Successful MERP completers are ineligible for this award.
• Students who are accepted into the AUC MD program and have met all requirements to secure enrollment through deposit or exemption (e.g., eligible partnership) for their place will be automatically considered for this award; students need not apply for this scholarship.
• This award cannot be combined with other scholarships/grants unless specifically stated. AUC reserves the right to modify the terms, conditions, and availability of institutional aid at any time and without prior notice. Scholarship availability will be evaluated each session.
• Awards are limited to current open terms and will be granted to eligible students in the order seat deposits or exemptions are received, until all available awards are exhausted.
• Must have an MCAT score of 485 or better.

Initial Award:

• Students meeting these criteria will be reviewed for the scholarship and will initially qualify for $20,000, the minimum level of the Pioneer Award, structured as follows:
  • $20,000 initial award towards tuition equally distributed between Semesters 3-5 (as defined in the student handbook) and five (5) clinical science semesters ($2,500 a semester across 8 semesters).

Continued Initial Award Eligibility:

• Continuous enrollment in AUC MD program. Students who repeat a semester will have their initial scholarship paused for the duration of the repeated semester. Subsequent progression to the next semester will result in resumption of the initial award.

Academic Milestone (Escalator) Awards:

1. A student enrolled at AUC in the Pioneer Award in Semester 1 AND who completes medical sciences in no more than 6 consecutive semesters, with 1 semester repeat allowed, shall be awarded an additional $7,500 in scholarships, to be equally distributed between the clinical semesters six through ten as denoted by student’s clinical sciences semester designation.
2. A student enrolled at AUC in the Pioneer Award in medical sciences semester one AND who:
   1. Achieves a score of 65 or higher on the first attempt of NBME^® CBSE exam in medical science Semester 5, and
   2. Takes and passes USMLE^® Step 1 on first attempt within 1 semester of completing medical sciences, and
   3. Begins clinical rotations no longer than 60 days after AUC receipt of USMLE^® Step 1 score;

shall be awarded an additional $22,500 in scholarships to be equally distributed between clinical science semesters six (6) through ten (10) as denoted by student’s clinical science semester designation.

The escalators defined above are stackable with each other and with the initial scholarship award to produce a maximum award of $50,000.

Continued Academic Milestone (Escalator) Award Eligibility:

• Students on an approved absence may retain eligibility for the award and escalators subject to the discretion of the University Dean. If the timeline for meeting the requirements is delayed due to circumstances attributable to AUC, as determined by the University Dean, the student will not lose eligibility for related Academic Milestone (Escalator) Awards.

 The AUC Origin Advancer Award was created to support and reward completing the MedOrigin course with a passing score. The initial award offers a scholarship of up to $60,000 over 8 semesters by achieving key academic milestones through the MD program. A minimum of $35,000 will be awarded.

Initial Award Eligibility:

• Awarded to students successfully completing MedOrigin.
• Complete MedOrigin with a passing score. Progress into AUC MD Semester 1 coursework. Students who are accepted into the AUC MD program and have met all requirements to secure enrollment through deposit or exemption (e.g., eligible partnership) for their place will be automatically considered for this award; students need not apply for this scholarship.
• This award cannot be combined with other scholarships/grants unless otherwise allowed by other scholarship/grant criteria. AUC reserves the right to modify the terms, conditions, and availability of institutional aid at any time and without prior notice. Scholarship availability will be evaluated each session. Successful MERP completers are ineligible for this award.
• Students meeting these criteria will be reviewed for the scholarship and will initially qualify for $35,000, the minimum level of the Origin Advancer Award, structured as follows:
• $35,000 initial award towards tuition equally distributed between Semesters 3-5 (as defined in the student handbook) and five (5) clinical science semesters ($4,375 per semester across 8 semesters).

Continued Initial Award Eligibility:

• Continuous enrollment in AUC MD program. Students who repeat a semester will have their initial scholarship paused for the duration of the repeated semester. Subsequent progression to the next semester will result in the resumption of the initial award.

Academic Milestone (Escalator) Awards:

1. A student who enrolled in AUC through the MedOrigin course and successfully promoted to Semester 1 AND who completes medical sciences in no more than 6 consecutive semesters, with 1 semester repeat allowed, shall be awarded an additional $10,000 in scholarships, to be equally distributed between the clinical science semesters six (6) through ten (10) as denoted by student’s clinical sciences semester designation.
2. A student who enrolled in AUC through the MedOrigin course and successfully promoted to Semester 1 AND who:
   1. Achieves a score of 65 or higher on the first attempt of NBME® CBSE exam in medical science Semester 5, and
   2. Takes and passes USMLE® Step 1 on first attempt within 1 semester of completing medical sciences, and
   3. Begins clinical rotations no longer than 60 days after AUC receipt of USMLE® Step 1 score;

shall be awarded an additional $15,000 in scholarships to be equally distributed between clinical science semesters six (6) through ten (10) as denoted by student’s clinical science semester designation.

The escalators defined above are stackable with each other and with the initial scholarship award to produce a maximum award of $60,000.

Continued Academic Milestone (Escalator) Award Eligibility:

• Students on an approved absence may retain eligibility for the award and escalators subject to the discretion of the University Dean. If the timeline for meeting the requirements is delayed due to circumstances attributable to AUC, as determined by the University Dean, the student will not lose eligibility for related Academic Milestone (Escalator) Awards.

This full tuition and administrative fees scholarship is awarded to qualified applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of Sint Maarten. Up to four of these medical school scholarships can be awarded per academic year and are awarded in the order of the applicant’s acceptance to AUC.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Citizens or permanent residents of the country of St. Maarten
• Incoming first-semester students and eligible transfer students
• Hold an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s level)  
• Hold an offer of admission to AUC 
• If a transfer student is accepted, granted advanced standing, and scholarship-eligible, that student’s maximum award amount is dependent on his/her semester of placement and the lifetime maximum award will be prorated.

Award Details:

• This scholarship covers all tuition and administrative fees costs, so long as the recipients maintain satisfactory grades throughout their enrollment at AUC.
• In the event the total tuition assessed is less than the scheduled semester award amount of all eligible scholarships, the total semester award is prorated to match total tuition assessed for the term. This does not impact the lifetime maximum of the scholarship, any remaining amount from the award would be carried forward until the lifetime maximum is met.
• This scholarship is not transferable.

Eligibility requirements are subject to change.

At AUC, our curricula and philosophy are rooted in collaboration and community—and so are those of MERP, the Medical Education Readiness Program. We believe that accessible medical care starts with equitable access to medical education. That’s why AUC is proud to offer our MERP Success Scholarship to incoming students who have successfully completed the MERP program.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Completion of MERP with a 70% grade or higher
• Matriculation to AUC for the MD program

Award Details:

• Scholarship awards ranging from a lifetime maximum value of $15,000 to $45,000
• Actual award amount determined by MERP grade (refer to Student Handbook for award amounts)
• Allocation of scholarship money to be spread out evenly between academic semesters 1–10 of the MD program
• In the event the total tuition assessed is less than the scheduled semester award amount of all eligible scholarships, the total semester award is prorated to match the total tuition assessed for the term. This does not impact the lifetime maximum of the scholarship. Any remaining amount from the award would be carried forward until the lifetime maximum is met.
• If you qualify for more than one AUC new student scholarship, you must choose one.
• This scholarship is not transferable.

Eligibility requirements are subject to change.

The Step UP to Success Grant at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) was created to support Pre-Step 1 students in their preparation for and success in taking the USMLE® Step 1 and beginning their clinical rotations. The grant offers a maximum of $33,083 possible by achieving key academic milestones. (All amounts in U.S. dollars).

Eligibility:

• Pre-Step 1 students who completed medical sciences with AUC and are registered for the January 2026 Medical Sciences Capstone (“MSCap”) Elective.

Initial Grant:

• $14,000 in tuition discount applicable toward tuition costs for the January 2026 MSCap.
• A housing grant for the January 2026 MSCap as follows:
  • Either an on-campus housing grant of up to $5,083, based on availability and is non-transferable, or
  • An off-campus housing grant of $3,000.
    • Applied as a tuition credit and is non-transferable.

AUC Grant Escalator:

1. A student enrolled in AUC’s MSCap with the Step UP to Success grant AND who:
   1. Completes MSCap, passes the CBSE* administered in MSCap with a score of 65 or higher, and
      *When the CBSE is not available, an alternative exam will be provided by AUC with a minimum passing score (MPS) published in the MSCap syllabus.
   2. Passes USMLE^® Step 1 on first attempt, after passing MSCap, within four (4) months of completing MSCap, and
   3. Begins clinical rotations no longer than 60 days after AUC receipt of USMLE^® Step 1 score;

shall be awarded an additional $14,000 in grants to be equally distributed between clinical science semesters six (6) through ten (10) as denoted by student’s clinical science semester designation.

The initial grant and grant escalator defined above is stackable to produce a maximum grant of $33,083.

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) is offering a $30,000 USD grant to students accepted into the September 2026 or January 2027 MD program who choose to begin in the May 2026 semester instead.

This offer is awarded on a first-come, first served basis to students who meet the eligibility requirements and move their start to the May 2026 semester.

Eligibility and Grant Criteria:

• Available to students accepted into the September 2026 or January 2027 MD program who request to start in May 2026.
• Students must pay their seat deposit and email scholarships@aucmed.edu by April 15, 2026, for consideration.
• Recipients must be able to arrive prior to the start of New Student Orientation.

Award Details:

• The $30,000 USD grant is applied directly to tuition.
  • It is disbursed in three equal installments of $10,000 over the student’s first three semesters. The remaining installments are contingent upon promotion and will not be applied to a repeated semester.

For questions or to accept this offer, please contact scholarships@aucmed.edu by April 15, 2026.

The Service First Award is a limited-time, limited-availability, application-based award created to support admitted students who demonstrate academic potential, leadership, and a passion for community service.

Award Eligibility: 

• Award value: $20,000 applied towards tuition equally distributed between Semester 1-5 (as defined in the student handbook)
• Limited awards available to new students entering the MD program in May 2026
  • Meeting the criteria ensures you will be reviewed for the award but does not guarantee an award will be given. This award may be combined with other scholarships and grants at the discretion of the scholarship committee. Where other awards indicate non-stackability, an exception will be permitted for recipients of the Service First Award.
• Must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:
  • Undergraduate GPA of ≥ 3.0 OR a conferred post-baccalaureate degree (Master’s or higher)
  • Accepted directly into MD program for Semester 1 (MedOrigin and MERP completers are ineligible)
  • Submitted enrollment deposit or provided exemption (e.g., approved partnership)
• Must submit a short-written statement (300 word max.) demonstrating:
  • Community involvement
  • Leadership ability
  • Passion for helping others

Continued Initial Award Eligibility: 

• Continuous enrollment in MD program. Students who repeat a semester will have their award paused for the duration of the repeated semester. Subsequent progression to the next semester will result in resumption of the award.

Application Process: 

Eligible students will be invited to apply beginning January 2026 by emailing their statement to Scholarships@AUCMed.edu. Award decisions will begin to be communicated 3 weeks prior to the start of the May 2026 term. Awards will be granted based on committee review and in alignment with applicable regulatory requirements.

MedOrigin is designed to seamlessly integrate core medical school concepts with targeted study strategies, offering students an opportunity to enhance their academic skills in the context of foundational medical education. The course emphasizes both cognitive and non-cognitive factors critical to the successful completion of medical school.

Initial Award Eligibility:

• Any AUC applicant who has been selected for the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP) may be given the option by the Admissions Committee to instead enroll in and successfully complete the MedOrigin course as a condition of their progression into the semester 1 MD curriculum.  The course may be subject to enrollment limitations. 
• Students who are accepted into the MedOrigin course and have met all requirements to secure enrollment through deposit or exemption (e.g., eligible partnership) for their place will be automatically considered for this award; students need not apply for this scholarship.
• Students meeting these criteria will be reviewed for the scholarship and will qualify as follows:
• Students with a US country of residence will receive a 30% scholarship of MedOrigin course tuition and administrative fees
• Students with a country of residence outside of the US will receive a 50% scholarship of MedOrigin course tuition and administrative fees

The Rising Star Award at AUC was created to support and reward students who demonstrate dedication, grit, and academic persistence during their course of study. The award offers a scholarship of $12,000 over 3 semesters. (All amounts in U.S. dollars)

Eligibility:

• January 2026+ start for New Students
• Acceptance into AUC MD program beginning in Semester 1. Successful MERP completers are ineligible for this award.
• Students who are accepted into the AUC MD program and have met all requirements to secure enrollment through deposit or exemption (e.g., eligible partnership) for their place will be automatically considered for this award; students need not apply for this scholarship.
• This award cannot be combined with other scholarships/grants unless specifically stated. AUC reserves the right to modify the terms, conditions, and availability of institutional aid at any time and without prior notice. Scholarship availability will be evaluated each session.
• Awards are limited to current open terms and will be granted to eligible students in the order seat deposits or exemptions are received, until all available awards are exhausted.
• Must have an MCAT score of 484 or less.

Award:

• Students meeting these criteria will be reviewed for the scholarship and will qualify for $12,000, structured as follows:
  • $12,000 award towards tuition equally distributed between Semesters 3-5 (as defined in the student handbook) ($4,000 per semester across 3 semesters).

Continued Initial Award Eligibility:

• Continuous enrollment in AUC MD program. Students who repeat a semester, will have their scholarship paused for the duration of the repeated semester. Subsequent progression to the next semester will result in resumption of the initial award.

This award includes an agreement with participating Partnership Pathways schools and organizations. Eligible individuals may be considered for direct admission to AUC or for conditional acceptance through the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP) or MedOrigin course.  

Applicants may be required to include their referral or program affiliation at the time of application and provide supporting documentation, such as a letter of recommendation or proof of participation/employment.

For more details on Partnership Pathways benefits for prospective students, visit our Partnerships page.

Eligibility: documentation

• New incoming first semester students who meet the minimum requirement outlined by school and organization are eligible for review. Minimum requirements vary by partnership.
• Meeting the criteria above ensures a review for the scholarship but does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded.
• If you have taken your MCAT more than once, we will use your highest score for scholarship consideration.

Partnership Agreement Schools and Organizations:

• American University in Dubai (AUD)*
• Benedictine University **
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani) *
• Bishop’s University **
• Calumet College of St. Joseph **
• Central Methodist University **
• Cleveland State University **
• Concordia University of Edmonton**
• Dominican University **
• Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU) **
• Grand Canyon University (GCU) **
• Larkin University **
• Loyola Marymount University**
• Ontario Tech University
• The Princeton Review Canada **
• ProScribe ^^ **
• ScribeAmerica ^^ **
• ScribeX ^^ **
• Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS) ***
• Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO)
• STAR MED Medical Education Program
• Thompson Rivers University (TRU) **
• University of South Florida (USF) - Masters of Science
• University of Texas at Arlington
• University of Waterloo **
• Vida (Wilfrid Laurier University affiliation) ^^ **

^Partnership benefits vary by institution and eligibility criteria. The maximum partnership scholarship available through AUC’s Pathway Partnership Agreements is up to $9,500. Actual amounts depend on the specific partner agreement, the institution from which the student matriculates, and student qualifications.

^^Please email Scholarships@AUCmed.edu to confirm eligibility.

*Eligibility includes a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher in all courses designated as prerequisites for admission by AUC. No grade below C (or equivalent) in any prerequisite course designated by AUC. MCAT waived for non-US students.

**Eligibility includes cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher in prerequisite courses designated by AUC. No grade below C (or equivalent) in any prerequisite course designated by AUC. Prerequisite coursework completed within ten (10) years of date of application to AUC. Cumulative score of 490 or higher on the MCAT® or equivalent (UCAT/NEET/GAMSAT).

***Eligibility includes overall GPA of 3.2 or higher and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in all courses designated as prerequisites for admission to AUC. Cumulative score of 490 or higher on the MCAT.

Scholarship Terms:

Retention of all scholarships and grants requires students to maintain full time, continuous enrollment status and remain in good standing, as defined in AUCs

The AUC Student Engagement Award recognizes students whose activities as part of the campus community have helped to enhance and foster the AUC culture of collaboration.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a currently enrolled first-, second-, third-, fourth-, or fifth-semester student (U.K. track students are not eligible.)
• Complete the award application
• Personal essay describing your involvement with the AUC campus community, including contributions to campus leadership, how your engagement with the campus community has supported your development and your peers’ development as future physicians, and your plan for continued engagement during your enrollment at AUC.

Award Details:

• $5,000 one-time award toward tuition (applied the following semester)
• This scholarship is not transferable.

Application Deadline:

May 2025 Application Deadline: TBD

Winners Announced: November 8, 2024

The AUC Social Accountability Award recognizes current students who have made contributions to the communities of Sint Maarten during their medical sciences education.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a currently enrolled first-, second-, third-, fourth-, or fifth-semester student (U.K. track students are not eligible).
• Complete the award application.
• Personal essay describing contributions you have made to the communities of Sint Maarten, what you have learned about the community and yourself through community engagement, how the experiences have contributed to your personal and professional development, and your plan for continued engagement during your enrollment at AUC.

Award Details:

• $5,000 one-time award toward tuition (applied the following semester)
• This scholarship is not transferable

Application Deadline:

May 2025 Application Deadline: TBD

Winners Announced: November 8, 2024