American University of the Caribbean Scholarships
AUC invites all aspiring medical students to explore and apply for the medical scholarships below, regardless of where you stand in the medical school enrollment process. Students may qualify for thousands of dollars worth of medical school scholarships, and our Scholarship Committee reviews and awards scholarships every week.
Please refer to the Student Handbook for full scholarship details.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
AUC offers medical school scholarships recognizing academic excellence, volunteerism, and other attributes. Available to those who apply and qualify.
ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
This $23,240 scholarship which is equivalent to 1 semester worth of tuition 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.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (Beginning in the May 2021 semester):
- Minimum undergraduate overall GPA of 3.00* or a minimum MCAT score of 488 (current version of the MCAT).
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC as a first-semester student
For incoming student admitted prior to the May 2021 semester, the eligibility requirements were a minimum undergraduate overall GPA of 3.30* or a minimum MCAT score of 500, and an offer of admission to AUC as a first-semester student
*Undergrad/Bachelor's GPA
If you qualify for more than one scholarship, you must only choose one. Continued eligibility for these scholarships requires satisfactory academic progress in the academic program after admission and enrollment.
DEAN'S ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
This $46,480 scholarship which is equivalent to 2 semesters worth of tuition is awarded to students with a strong overall undergraduate GPA or MCAT score. This scholarship is automatically awarded to qualified, incoming first-semester AUC students only.
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
If you qualify for more than one scholarship, you must only choose one. Continued eligibility for these scholarships requires satisfactory academic progress in the academic program after admission and enrollment.
*Undergrad/Bachelor's GPA
Applicants must hold an offer of admission for a scholarship to be awarded.
TRUSTEES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
This $69,720 scholarship which is equivalent to 3 semesters worth of tuition is awarded to students who have performed very well on the MCAT or have a very strong overall undergraduate GPA. This scholarship is automatically awarded to qualified incoming AUC students.
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
If you qualify for more than one scholarship, you must only choose one. Continued eligibility for these scholarships requires satisfactory academic progress in the academic program after admission and enrollment.
*Undergrad/Bachelor's GPA
Applicants must hold an offer of admission for a scholarship to be awarded.
FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL
This $10,000 scholarship is awarded to students who are striving to be first-generation physicians within their immediate families (includes spouse/partner, sibling, child by blood, adoption or marriage, grandparent and grandchild).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Incoming first-semester students and transfer students are eligible for this scholarship
- For continued eligibility: Satisfactory academic progress
- Hold an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s level)
- Complete the award application
- Personal essay (minimum of 500 words): How will the experience of being a first-generation physician within your immediate family impact the patients and communities you will ultimately serve? In addition, please share the educational and employment background of your immediate family.
- Applicants must hold an offer of admission to AUC for this scholarship to be awarded.
- 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.
Application Deadlines & Award Dates
May 2021 Application Deadline: 11:59 PM Eastern Time 4/16/2021
May 2021 Final Award Date: 4/23/2021
The required documentation can be provided via email at [email protected] or mailed directly to AUC (with attention to the Scholarship Committee) at this address:
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
880 SW 145th Avenue, Suite 202
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
Note: Though AUC's Scholarship Committee will review award applications as they are received, this scholarship will only be officially awarded to applicants who hold an offer of admission to AUC.
MERP SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP
At American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC), our curricula and philosophy are rooted in collaboration and community — and so are MERP’s. We also 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 that have successfully completed the MERP program.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of MERP with a 70% grade or higher
- Matriculation to AUC for the MD program
Criteria to maintain scholarship
- Continuous enrollment in MD program
- Satisfactory academic progression; if a semester must be repeated, the tuition discount would not be applied for the repeated semester. Tuition discount resumes upon progression to subsequent semesters.
Award Details
- Scholarship awards ranging from $18,500 to $55,000
- Actual award amount determined by MERP grade
- Allocation of scholarship money will be spread out evenly between semesters 3-10 of the MD program
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
880 SW 145th Avenue, Suite 202
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CANADIAN CITIZENS
This scholarship is awarded to qualified applicants who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, or those who hold dual US-Canadian citizenship.
ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS
- Canadian citizenship, Canadian permanent resident status, or dual US-Canada citizenship
- Incoming first-semester students and transfer students are eligible for this scholarship
- For continued eligibility: Satisfactory academic progress
- Hold an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s level)
- Applicants must hold an offer of admission to AUC for the scholarship to be awarded
- 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.
Award Amount*
$80,000 one-time award distributed across semesters 1 through 10.
*For incoming students beginning January 2021 onward. 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.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AWARD
This $10,000 scholarship (renewable for two additional semesters) is awarded to students who have shown exceptional dedication to their communities, hospitals, or charities.
AUC's Scholarship Committee reviews applications and awards scholarships on a weekly basis. If you have questions or further documentation to submit, please email [email protected].
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Incoming first-semester students and transfer students are eligible for this scholarship
- For continued eligibility: Satisfactory academic progress
- Hold an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s level)
- Complete the award application
- Personal statement, not to exceed 500 words, describing your participation in outreach activities, including communities, hospitals, charities, etc. The statement should describe why these activities are important to you and provide in-depth description of one activity.
- Letter of recommendation from a community partner or leader who can attest to your commitment and involvement in community outreach activities
- Applicants must hold an offer of admission to AUC for the scholarship to be awarded
- 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.
Award Amount
$10,000 toward tuition – renewable up through semester 3 of medical sciences (up to a maximum of $30,000)
Application Deadlines & Award Dates
May 2021 Application Deadline: 11:59 PM Eastern Time 4/16/2021
May 2021 Final Award Date: 4/23/2021
Required documentation can be provided via email at [email protected] or mailed directly to AUC (with attention to the Scholarship Committee) at this address:
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
880 SW 145th Avenue, Suite 202
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
Note: Though AUC's Scholarship Committee will review award applications as they are received, this scholarship will only be officially awarded to applicants who hold an offer of admission to AUC.
ALUMNI HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP
Covering the full cost of tuition for first semester, this scholarship is awarded to students who have a work/volunteer history with an AUC graduate.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Hold an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s level)
- 1 letter of recommendation from an AUC graduate, specifically outlining your involvement with the graduate
- Personal essay on the following topic: How has your experience with an AUC alumnus/alumna positively impacted your personal or professional development?
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC
- This scholarship is open to incoming students only
Award Amount
Full cost of tuition – one-time award for first semester
Application Deadlines & Award Dates
May 2021 Application Deadline: 11:59 PM Eastern Time 4/16/2021
May 2021 Final Award Date: 4/23/2021
Required documentation can be provided via email at [email protected] or mailed directly to AUC (with attention to the Scholarship Committee) at this address:
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
880 SW 145th Avenue, Suite 202
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
Note: Though AUC's Scholarship Committee will review award applications as they are received, this scholarship will only be officially awarded to applicants who hold an offer of admission to AUC.
MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
A $5,000 scholarship awarded to qualified applicants who have graduated Mississippi College M.S. Biology (Medical Sciences) program. This scholarship is renewable for one additional semester.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of Mississippi College M.S. Biology (Medical Sciences) program
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA in at least 3 of the 5 medical courses outlined below in the M.S. Biology (Medical Sciences) program at Mississippi College.
- Human Gross Anatomy
- Medical Physiology
- Histology
- Human Neuroanatomy
- Human Embryology
- "Recommendation without reservation" letter from Program Director at Mississippi College’s M.S. Biology (Medical Sciences) program
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC
- This scholarship is open to incoming students only
- For continued eligibility: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), as outlined in the Academic Catalog under the Academic Performance section.
Application Deadlines
May 2021 Application Deadline: 11:59 PM Eastern Time 4/16/2021
May 2021 Final Award Date: 4/23/2021
Award Amount
Award Amount: $5,000 toward tuition—renewable up through semester two of medical sciences (up to a maximum of $10,000)
Required documentation can be provided via email at [email protected] or mailed directly to AUC (with attention to the Scholarship Committee) at this address:
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
880 SW 145th Avenue
Suite 202
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to applicants who are residents of a country outside of the United States or Canada. It is renewable for the duration of academic study at AUC, up to $80,000.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- This scholarship will only be awarded to citizens/permanent residents of countries outside the United States or Canada
- Students who hold dual US-Canadian citizenship are not eligible for this scholarship
- Incoming first-semester students and transfer students are eligible for this scholarship
- For continued eligibility: Satisfactory academic progress
- Hold an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s level)
- Applicants must hold an offer of admission to AUC for the scholarship to be awarded
- 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.
Award Amount
$80,000 one-time award distributed across semesters 1 through 10.
How to Qualify
This scholarship will be awarded to qualified applicants during the enrollment process, after submission of a completed application to AUC.
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 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th semester student (UK Track students are not eligible)
- Complete the award application (see below)
- Personal essay (see below)
Award Amount
$5,000 one-time award towards tuition (applied the following semester)
Deadline
October 5, 2020 by 5:00 p.m. ET
Essay
Please describe contributions you have made to the communities of St. Maarten, what you have you 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.
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 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th semester student (UK Track students are not eligible)
- Complete the award application
- Personal essay (see below)
Award Amount
$5,000 one-time award towards tuition (applied the following semester)
Deadline
October 5, 2020 by 5:00 p.m. ET
Essay
Please describe 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.