*The 3-year first-time residency attainment rate is the weighted average of the 2022-23, through 2024-25 academic years. For each year, the rate is the percent of students attaining a residency out of all graduates or expected graduates in the year who were active applicants in the NRMP match in that year or who attained a residency outside the NRMP match in that year. The 1-year first-time residency attainment rate is 95% for 2024-2025 graduates.
How to Acquire a Scholarship
Request Information
Submit a request for information and admissions will begin to explore your options with you.
Start Application
Prospective students must start and submit an admission application in order to be considered for any scholarships.
Receive Acceptance
Accepted students are automatically considered for certain scholarships; other scholarships require the student to complete an application. The scholarship committee will inform students if they are awarded a scholarship.
Scholarships & Awards
Accepted students are automatically considered for many of the scholarships as noted below.
Summit Award
Award Amount:
Up to $100,000
How to Apply:
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.
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- A student enrolled at AUC in the Summit Award in medical science Semester 1 AND who:
- Achieves a score of 65 or higher on the first attempt of NBME® CBSE exam in medical science Semester 5, and
- Takes and passes USMLE® Step 1 on first attempt within 1 semester of completing medical sciences, and
- 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.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
International Scholarship
Award Amount:
$90,000
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
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.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Canadian Scholarship
Award Amount:
$90,000
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
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.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
January 2026 Pull Forward Offer
Award Amount:
$30,000
How to Apply:
Email scholarships@aucmed.edu for consideration by December 15, 2025.
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) is offering a $30,000 USD grant to students accepted into the May or September 2026 MD program who choose to begin in the January 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 January 2026 semester.
Eligibility and Grant Criteria:
- Available to students accepted into the May or September 2026 MD program who request to start in January 2026.
- Students must pay their seat deposit and email scholarships@aucmed.edu by December 15, 2025, 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 December 15, 2025.
For students accepted into the May or September 2026 MD program who choose to begin in the January 2026 semester instead.
Horizon Award
Award Amount:
Up to $70,000
How to Apply:
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.
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- A student enrolled at AUC in the Horizon Award in medical science Semester 1 AND who:
- Achieves a score of 65 or higher on the first attempt of NBME® CBSE exam in medical science Semester 5, and
- Takes and passes USMLE® Step 1 on first attempt within 1 semester of completing medical sciences, and
- 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.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Pathfinder Award
Award Amount:
Up to $80,000
How to Apply:
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.
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- A student enrolled at AUC in the Pathfinder Award in medical science Semester 1 AND who:
- Achieves a score of 65 or higher on the first attempt of NBME® CBSE exam in medical science Semester 5, and
- Takes and passes USMLE® Step 1 on first attempt within 1 semester of completing medical sciences, and
- 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.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Pioneer Award
Award Amount:
Up to $50,000
How to Apply:
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.
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:
- 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.
- A student enrolled at AUC in the Pioneer Award in medical sciences semester one AND who:
- Achieves a score of 65 or higher on the first attempt of NBME® CBSE exam in medical science Semester 5, and
- Takes and passes USMLE® Step 1 on first attempt within 1 semester of completing medical sciences, and
- 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.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Rising Star Award
Award Amount:
Up to $12,000
How to Apply:
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.
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.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
AUC Origin Advancer Award
Award Amount
Up to $60,000
How to Apply
Students accepted into the AUC MD program and who have secured their enrollment through a deposit or eligible exemption will be automatically considered for this award; no separate application is required.
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:
- 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.
- A student who enrolled in AUC through the MedOrigin course and successfully promoted to Semester 1 AND who:
- Achieves a score of 65 or higher on the first attempt of NBME® CBSE exam in medical science Semester 5, and
- Takes and passes USMLE® Step 1 on first attempt within 1 semester of completing medical sciences, and
- 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.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
American University in Dubai (AUD) Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded to eligible students who have graduated from the American University in Dubai (AUD) within the previous five years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have graduated from AUD within the past five years
- A minimum overall cumulative and science GPA of 2.8 or higher
- A GPA of 2.8 or higher in all AUC pre-requisite courses
- Hold an offer of admissions to AUC as a first semester student
Award Details:
- The $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded for the first semester of enrollment at AUC.
- U.K. Track students receive a one-time first-semester housing credit of $2,000 USD to their student account.
- Sint Maarten campus students receive a one-time first-semester on-campus housing grant up to $4,750 USD for a double-occupancy unit.
- This scholarship is not transferable. This scholarship can be awarded with other grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Graduates of The American University in Dubai will be considered - Start AUC Application
AUC/Sint Maarten Partnership Scholarship
Award Amount:
All tuition and administrative fees
How to Apply:
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.
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.
Scholarship Applications are sent to eligible individuals - Start AUC Application
Benedictine University Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded to students who have graduated from Benedictine University (BENU) within the previous five years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have graduated from BENU within the past five years
- A minimum overall cumulative and science GPA of 2.6 or higher
- A GPA of 2.6 or higher in all AUC prerequisite courses
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC as a first-semester student
Award Details:
- The $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded for the first semester of enrollment at AUC.
- This scholarship is not transferable. This scholarship can be awarded with other grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Larkin University Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
Students who meet the criteria established through Larkin University and AUC Pathways Program will be eligible for certain benefits. A summary of eligibility requirements and benefits are provided below. Students simultaneously enroll in didactic Larkin University courses whose content closely matches that in the MERP courses. Students take only the cumulative final exam for Larkin University coursework to receive credit.
- A student who successfully completes the MERP coursework and meets AUC’s admission requirements will be granted conditional acceptance in the next AUC medical school class.
- Students must have graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Larkin University within five (5) years of applying to AUC.
- Medical Entrance Testing (please note that AUC will not consider MCAT or UCAT scores more than five years old):
- S. Citizens or Permanent Residents: MCAT
- Non-U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents: MCAT, UCAT, NEET, or GAMSAT
- India Citizens: Recommended to take NEET to practice in India (must be taken in English)
- English requirements: required for non-native English speakers, applicants who graduated from institutions in which the education was not delivered in English, or as requested by the Admissions Committee. One of two exams may be taken: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
- A minimum of one letter from an individual academic professor who taught applicant (science preferred, but not required), and one professional letter.
- Other minimum admission requirements as set forth by AUC.
- The applicant fee will be waived for eligible students.*
- Eligible applicants will be granted an AUC admissions interview.
- Students will be evaluated for academic scholarships at the time of admission.
- Larkin University Partnership Scholarship: One-time $7,500 USD awarded for the first semester of enrollment at AUC.
*Not available to residents of Alabama, Florida, or New York.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Dubai (BITS) Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $7,500 scholarship is awarded to students who have graduated from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Dubai (BITS) within the previous five years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from BITS within the past five years
- A minimum overall cumulative and science GPA of 2.8 or higher
- A GPA of 2.8 or higher in all AUC pre-requisite courses
- Hold an offer of admissions to AUC as a first semester student
Award Details:
- The $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded for the first semester of enrollment at AUC
- U.K. Track students receive a one-time first-semester housing credit of $2,000 USD to their student account
- Sint Maarten campus students receive a one-time first-semester on-campus housing grant up to $4,750 USD for a double-occupancy unit
- This scholarship is not transferable. This scholarship can be awarded with other grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Graduates of The Birla Institute of Technology and Science will be considered - Start AUC Application
Bishop’s University Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded to students who have graduated from Bishop’s University within the previous five years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have graduated from Bishop’s University with a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or doctorate, 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 Semester 1 of enrollment at AUC.
- For UK Track students: Students will receive a one-time, first semester on-campus housing grant of $2,100 as a credit to their student account.
- Sint Maarten campus students receive a one-time, first semester on-campus housing grant of $4,750 USD for a double occupancy unit. This housing grant is applied based on availability of on-campus housing. If on-campus housing is at capacity or if students choose not to stay on campus, the housing grant will be applied as a tuition credit to the student’s account.
- This scholarship is not transferable. The scholarship may be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Graduates of Bishop’s University are considered - Start AUC Application
Calumet College of St. Joseph Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded to students who have graduated from Calumet College of St. Joseph within the previous five years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have graduated from College of St. Joseph within the past five years
- A minimum overall cumulative and science GPA of 2.6 or higher
- A GPA of 2.6 or higher in all AUC prerequisite courses
- Minimum of 490 or higher MCAT score
- 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. The scholarship may be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Graduates of the Calumet College of St. Joseph are considered - Start AUC Application
Central Methodist University Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded to students who have graduated from the Central Methodist University within the previous five years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have graduated from Central Methodist University within the past five years
- A minimum overall cumulative and science GPA of 2.6 or higher
- A GPA of 2.6 or higher in all AUC prerequisite courses
- Minimum of 490 or higher MCAT score
- 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. The scholarship may be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Graduates of the Central Methodist University are considered - Start AUC Application
Cleveland State University Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded to students who have graduated from Cleveland State University within the previous five years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have graduated from Cleveland State University within the past five years
- A minimum overall cumulative and science GPA of 2.6 or higher
- A GPA of 2.6 or higher in all AUC prerequisite courses
- Minimum of 490 or higher MCAT score
- 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. The scholarship may be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Graduates of Cleveland State University are considered - Start AUC Application
Concordia University of Edmonton Partner Scholarship
Award Amount
$9,500
How to Apply
Reviewed at the time of admission – no scholarship application date.
This one-time $9,500 USD scholarship is awarded to eligible students who have graduated from Concordia University of Edmonton within the previous five years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have graduated from Concordia University of Edmonton within the past five years
- A minimum overall cumulative and science GPA of 2.6 or higher
- A GPA of 2.6 or higher in all AUC prerequisite courses
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC as a first-semester student
- English Requirement
Award Details:
- The $9,500 scholarship is awarded for the first semester of enrollment at AUC.
- This scholarship is not transferable. The scholarship may be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Dominican University Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded to students who have graduated from Dominican University within the previous five years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have graduated from Dominican University within the past five years
- A minimum overall cumulative and science GPA of 2.6 or higher
- A GPA of 2.6 or higher in all AUC prerequisite courses
- Minimum of 490 or higher MCAT score
- 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. The scholarship may be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Graduates of Dominican University are considered - Start AUC Application
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU) Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded to students who have graduated from the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU) and have completed the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology or related degree that meets prerequisite requirements
- Successfully complete MERP and hold an offer of admission to AUC
Award Details:
- The $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded for the first semester of enrollment at AUC.
- This scholarship is not transferable. This scholarship can be awarded with other grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Grand Canyon University Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded to students who have graduated from Grand Canyon University within the previous five years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have graduated from Grand Canyon University within the past five years
- A minimum overall cumulative and science GPA of 2.6 or higher
- A GPA of 2.6 or higher in all AUC prerequisite courses
- Minimum of 490 or higher MCAT score
- 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. The scholarship may be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Graduates of Grand Canyon University are considered - Start AUC Application
Loyola Marymount University Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded to students who have graduated from Loyola Marymount University within the previous five years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have graduated from Loyola Marymount University within the past five years
- A minimum overall cumulative and science GPA of 2.6 or higher
- A GPA of 2.6 or higher in all AUC prerequisite courses
- Minimum of 490 or higher MCAT score
- 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. The scholarship may be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Graduates of Loyola Marymount University are considered - Start AUC Application
AUC MedOrigin Award
Award Amount
up to $14,670.50
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
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
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
MERP Success Scholarship
Award Amount:
$15,000 to $45,000
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
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.
Incoming students are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Ontario Tech University
Award Amount
$7,500 USD
Eligibility
Awarded to students who have graduated from Ontario Tech University within five (5) years for Semester One (1) as a tuition credit.
This one-time scholarship of $7,500 USD is awarded to students who have graduated from Ontario Tech University within five (5) years for Semester One (1) as a tuition credit.
- For the UK Track, students will receive a one-time, first-semester housing grant of $2,100 USD applied as a tuition credit to the student’s account.
- For the St. Maarten campus, students will receive a one-time, first-semester on-campus housing grant of up to $4,750 USD for a double-occupancy unit. This housing grant is applied based on availability of on-campus housing. If on-campus housing is at capacity or if students choose not to stay on campus, the housing grant will be applied as a tuition credit to the student's account.
The Princeton Review Canada Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$9,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $9,500 USD scholarship is awarded to students who are referred to AUC by The Princeton Review Canada.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must be referred by The Princeton Review Canada
- Have a bachelor's degree
- A minimum overall and science GPA of 2.6 or higher
- A GPA of 2.6 or higher in all AUC pre-requisite courses
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC as a first-semester student
Award Details:
- The $9,500 USD scholarship is awarded for the first semester of enrollment at AUC.
- This scholarship is not transferable. The scholarship may be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Proscribe Partner Grant
Award Amount:
$9,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $9,500 USD is awarded to eligible students referred by Proscribe who successfully complete the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must been referred by ProScribe, meet collaboration agreement requirements, and successfully complete MERP. If student is eligible for the AUC MERP Success Scholarship, the student will be awarded whichever amount is greater. Students may not receive both awards.
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC as a first semester student
Award Details:
- The $9,500 USD grant is applied to tuition for the first semester of enrollment at AUC. If student is eligible for the AUC MERP Success Scholarship, the student will be awarded whichever amount is greater. Students will not receive both awards.
- This scholarship is not transferable. This grant can be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Scribe America Partner Grant
Award Amount:
$9,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $9,500 USD is awarded to eligible students by Scribe America who successfully complete the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must been referred by Scribe America, meet collaboration agreement requirements, and successfully complete MERP. If student is eligible for the AUC MERP Success Scholarship, the student will be awarded whichever amount is greater. Students may not receive both awards.
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC as a first semester student.
Award Details:
- The $9,500 USD grant is applied to tuition for the first semester of enrollment at AUC.
- This scholarship is not transferable. This grant can be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Scribe X Partner Grant
Award Amount:
$9,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $9,500 USD grant is awarded to eligible students referred by ScribeX.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have been referred by ScribeX and meet collaboration agreement requirements
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC as a first semester student.
Award Details:
- The $9,500 USD grant is applied to tuition for the first semester of enrollment at AUC.
- This scholarship is not transferable. This grant can be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Service First Award – January 2026
Award Amount
Varies; see full details
Eligibility
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 considered for this award.
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:
- $20,000 applied towards tuition equally distributed between Semester 1-5
- Limited awards available to new students entering the MD program in January 2026
- Must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:
- Undergraduate GPA of ≥ 3.0 OR a conferred post-baccalaureate degree (Master’s or higher)
- Accepted into MD program for Semester 1 (MedOrigin and MERP completers not eligible)
- Submitted enrollment deposit or provided exemption (e.g., approved partnership)
- 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 submit a written statement (300 word max.) demonstrating:
- Community involvement,
- Leadership ability, and
- 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 October 2025 by emailing their statement to Scholarships@AUCMed.edu. Award decisions will be communicated no later than 3 weeks prior to the start of the January 2026. Awards will be granted based on committee review and aligned with regulatory requirements.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Social Accountability Award
Award Amount:
$5,000
How to Apply:
Please use link below
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
Students must apply for this scholarship - Start Scholarship Application
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS) Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500 or $10,000
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time merit-based $7,500 USD or $10,000 USD scholarship is awarded to students who have graduated from the Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS) within the previous five years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have graduated from SCUHS within the past five years
- A minimum overall cumulative and science GPA of 3.2 or higher
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher in all AUC pre-requisite courses
- Minimum of 490 or higher MCAT score
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC as a first semester student
Award Details:
- Eligible students are awarded as follows:
- One-time first semester award of $10,000 USD if eligible student had an overall Grade Point Average (or equivalency) of 3.5 or higher.
- One-time first semester award of $7,500 USD for eligible students who do not meet the above GPA criteria.
- This scholarship is not transferable.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded to students from the Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) who successfully complete the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have graduated from SUNO and successfully completed MERP
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC as a first-semester student
Award Details:
- The $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded for the first semester of enrollment at AUC.
- This scholarship is not transferable. The scholarship may be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Step UP to Success Grant – January 2026 start
Award Amount:
Up to $33,083
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of registration to the MS Capstone Course, no scholarship application due.
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:
- A student enrolled in AUC’s MSCap with the Step UP to Success grant AND who:
- 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. - Passes USMLE® Step 1 on first attempt, after passing MSCap, within four (4) months of completing MSCap, and
- Begins clinical rotations no longer than 60 days after AUC receipt of USMLE® Step 1 score;
- Completes MSCap, passes the CBSE* administered in MSCap with a score of 65 or higher, and
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.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Student Engagement Award
Award Amount:
$5,000
How to Apply:
Please use link below
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
Students must apply for this scholarship - Start Scholarship Application
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
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. The scholarship may be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Graduates of Thompson Rivers University are considered - Start AUC Application
University of South Florida Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded to students who have graduated from the University of South Florida Medical Sciences Pre-Professional Program within the previous five years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have graduated from the University of South Florida Medical Sciences Pre-Professional Program within the past five years and either meet AUC pre-requisite courses and have taken the MCAT, or receive recommendation from the USF program advisor and meet AUC admission requirements
- 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
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Graduates of University of South Florida are considered - Start AUC Application
University of Waterloo Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $7,500 USD scholarship is awarded to students who have graduated from the University of Waterloo within the previous five years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have graduated from University of Waterloo 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.
- For UK Track students: Students will receive a one-time first semester on-campus housing grant of £1,700 as a credit to their student account.
- Sint Maarten campus students receive a one-time first semester on-campus housing grant of $4,750 USD for a double occupancy unit.
- This scholarship is not transferable. The scholarship may be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Graduates of the University of Waterloo are considered - Start AUC Application
Vida Partner Grant
Award Amount:
$9,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
This one-time $9,500 USD is awarded to eligible students referred by Vida who successfully complete the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must been referred by Vida, meet collaboration agreement requirements, and successfully complete MERP. If student is eligible for the AUC MERP Success Scholarship, the student will be awarded whichever amount is greater. Students may not receive both awards.
- Hold an offer of admission to AUC as a first semester student
Award Details:
- The $9,500 USD grant is applied to tuition for the first semester of enrollment at AUC. If student is eligible for the AUC MERP Success Scholarship, the student will be awarded whichever amount is greater. Students will not receive both awards.
- This scholarship is not transferable. This grant can be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Accepted applicants are automatically considered - Start AUC Application
Wilfred Laurier University (WLU) Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
How to Apply:
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.
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 with a bachelor’s degree from Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) within the past five 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.
- This scholarship is not transferable. This scholarship can be awarded with other institutional grants and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Graduates of Wilfred Laurier University will be considered - Start AUC Application
STAR MED Medical Education Program
Award Amount
A One-Time $9,500 Grant
Application Fee Waiver. Eligible Individuals admitted to AUC are eligible to receive a one-time $9,500 grant to be applied toward AUC’s first semester tuition, or the MERP Success Award, whichever amount is greater. For the UK-Track a one-time first semester housing credit of $2,100 as a credit to their student account. For the Sint Maarten campus students will receive one-time first semester on-campus housing grant up to a value of $4,750 for a Double-Occupancy Unit.
University Texas Arlington Partner Scholarship
Award Amount:
$7,500
One-time award of $7,500 USD for the first semester of enrollment at AUC, or the MERP Medical Education Scholar Award, whichever amount is greater.
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