AUC School of Medicine Scholarships
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) invites all aspiring medical students to explore and apply for the medical scholarships below, regardless of where you are in the medical school enrollment process. Students may qualify for thousands of dollars’ worth of funds, and our scholarship committee reviews and awards scholarships every week. Please refer to the Student Handbook for complete details and to learn how to apply for scholarships for medical school.
Scholarships for Prospective Students
AUC offers medical school scholarships recognizing academic excellence, volunteerism, and more. Available to those who apply and qualify. Scholarships are not transferable from institution to institution.
Academic Merit Scholarship
This medical school scholarship has a lifetime value of $15,000 and is awarded to students who have a solid overall undergraduate GPA or MCAT score. This scholarship is automatically awarded to qualified, incoming first-semester AUC students only. (Note: Previously awarded amounts for current or accepted students will not change).
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum undergraduate overall GPA of 3.00* or a minimum MCAT score of 490 (current version of the MCAT)
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC as a first-semester student
Award Details
- Allocation of scholarship money is spread out evenly between academic semesters 1–10 of the MD program, with a maximum lifetime value of $15,000.
- 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.
*Undergraduate/Bachelor's degree GPA
Dean's Academic Scholarship
This medical school scholarship has a lifetime value of $25,000 and is awarded to students who have a solid overall undergraduate GPA or MCAT score. This scholarship is automatically awarded to qualified, incoming first-semester AUC students only. (Note: Previously awarded amounts for current or accepted students will not change).
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum undergraduate overall GPA of 3.50* or a minimum MCAT score of 505 (current version of the MCAT)
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC as a first-semester student
Award Details
- Allocation of scholarship money is spread out evenly between academic semesters 1–10 of the MD program, with a maximum lifetime value of $25,000.
- 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.
*Undergraduate/Bachelor's degree GPA
Trustee's Academic Excellence Scholarship
This medical education scholarship has a lifetime value of $45,000 and is awarded to students who have a solid overall undergraduate GPA or MCAT score. This scholarship is automatically awarded to qualified, incoming first-semester AUC students only. (Note: Previously awarded amounts for current or accepted students will not change).
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum undergraduate overall GPA of 3.70* or a minimum MCAT score of 510 (current version of the MCAT)
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC as a first-semester student
Award Details
- Allocation of scholarship money is spread out evenly between academic semesters 1–10 of the MD program, with a maximum lifetime value of $45,000.
- 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.
*Undergraduate/Bachelor's degree GPA
MERP Success Scholarship
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 3–10 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.
- This scholarship is not transferable.
Mississippi College Scholarship
This $10,000 medical school scholarship—split over the first two semesters of the MD program at AUC—is awarded to qualified applicants who have graduated from Mississippi College’s Master of Science in Biology-Medical Sciences program.
Eligibility Requirements
- Graduate of Mississippi College’s MS in Biology-Medical Sciences program
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in at least three of the five medical courses outlined below in Mississippi College’s MS in Biology-Medical Sciences program:
- Human Gross Anatomy
- Medical Physiology
- Histology
- Human Neuroanatomy
- Human Embryology
- “Recommendation without reservation” letter from program director at Mississippi College’s MS in Biology-Medical Sciences program
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC
- Incoming students only
Award Details
- $5,000 will be awarded during each of the first two semesters of enrollment in the AUC MD program, with a maximum lifetime value of $10,000.
- 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.
- This scholarship is not transferable.
Application Deadlines
January 2024 Application Deadline: 11:59 pm Eastern time 12/15/23
January 2024 Final Award Date: 12/22/23
Required documentation can be provided via email at scholarships@aucmed.edu.
Medical Scholarship for Australia and New Zealand Citizens
This $80,000 USD scholarship is awarded to qualified applicants who are Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of those countries.
Eligibility Requirements
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status
- 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
- $8,000 will be awarded during each of the first 10 semesters of enrollment of the MD program, with a maximum lifetime value of $80,000.
- 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.
How to Qualify
This scholarship will be awarded to qualified applicants during the enrollment process after submission of a completed application to AUC.
Medical Scholarship for Canadian Citizens
This $80,000 USD scholarship is awarded to qualified applicants who are Canadian citizens. Dual citizens are not eligible.
Eligibility Requirements
- Canadian citizenship (Dual citizens are not eligible for the Canadian scholarship.)
- Incoming first-semester students and 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*
- $8,000 will be awarded during each of the first 10 semesters of enrollment of the MD program, with a maximum lifetime value of $80,000.
- 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.
*Previous Canadian Scholarship recipients should refer to their original award letter for award amounts.
How to Qualify
This scholarship will be awarded to qualified applicants during the enrollment process, after submission of a completed application to AUC.
International Scholarship
This $80,000 scholarship is awarded to applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of a country other than the United States, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
Eligibility Requirements
- Citizens and permanent residents of countries other than the United States or Canada
- Students who hold dual U.S.-Canadian citizenship are not eligible for this scholarship.
- 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 value will be prorated.
Award Details
- $8,000 will be awarded during each of the first 10 semesters of enrollment of the MD program, with a maximum lifetime value of $80,000.
- 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.
- This scholarship is not transferable.
How to Qualify
This scholarship will be awarded to qualified applicants during the enrollment process, after submission of a completed application to AUC.
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Partner Scholarship
This one-time $7,500 scholarship is awarded to students who have graduated from Thompson Rivers University (TRU) within the previous five years.
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must have graduated from TRU within the past five years
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC as a first-semester student
Award Details
- The $7,500 scholarship is awarded for the first semester of enrollment at AUC.
- This scholarship is not transferable.
AUC/Sint Maarten Partnership Scholarship
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.
How to Qualify
This scholarship will be awarded to qualified applicants during the enrollment process, after submission of a completed application to AUC. The university will send scholarship applications to eligible individuals.
Wilfred Laurier University (WLU) Partner Scholarship
This one-time $7,500 scholarship is awarded to students who have graduated from Wilfred Laurier University (WLU) within the previous five years.
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must have graduated from WLU within the last five 5 years
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC as a first-semester student
Award details
- $7,500 scholarship is awarded for the first semester of enrollment at AUC
- Scholarship is not transferable.
Scholarships for Current Students
AUC offers scholarship awards for students currently enrolled in the medical sciences program. These scholarships were designed to assist students with funding for medical school while also recognizing attributes that are central to the AUC mission and culture. Available to those who apply and qualify.
Social Accountability Award
The AUC Social Accountability Award recognizes students who have made contributions to the communities of St. 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
October 2023 Application Deadline: 11:59 pm Eastern time 10/30/2023
Winners Announced: November 10, 2023
Student Engagement Award
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
October 2023 Application Deadline: 11:59 pm Eastern time 10/30/23
Winners Announced: November 10, 2023
Scholarship FAQs
A majority of AUC’s scholarships are awarded during the enrollment process and do not require a separate application. AUC medical school scholarships that require a direct application are indicated.
Yes, AUC currently offers three $80,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship awarded to applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of a country other than the United States.
- Medical Scholarship for Australia and New Zealand Citizens ($80,000)
- Medical Scholarship for Canadian Citizens ($80,000)
- International Scholarship ($80,000)
- AUC/Sint Maarten Partnership Scholarship (covers full tuition and administrative fees)