RUSM Medical School Scholarships

The Ross Excellence award at RUSM was created to support and reward students who demonstrate dedication, grit, academic persistence, and high academic outcomes during their course of study. The award offers a grant of a minimum of $85,000 over 10 semesters with a maximum scholarship possible of up to $150,000 by achieving key academic milestones throughout the MD program.

Initial Award Eligibility:

• Acceptance into RUSM MD program beginning in semester one (M1). Clinical transfer students and successful MERP graduates are ineligible for this award. 
• Students who are accepted into the RUSM 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.
• RUSM 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.
• There are limited awards available for the May 2025, September 2025, and January 2026 semesters and awards will be granted to eligible students in order of the date of seat deposits or exemption, until all available awards are exhausted.
• Must have an MCAT score of 500 or better.
• Students meeting these criteria will be reviewed for the scholarship and will initially qualify for $85,000, the minimum level of the Ross Excellence award, structured as follows:
  • $64,000 initial award in tuition discount equally distributed across semesters 1-5 (as defined in the student handbook) and across 5 clinical semesters.
  • Accommodation in RUSM campus housing (in the Villages at Coverley) for any assigned tier for a maximum of 5 medical science semesters, with an approximate value of $21,000.  
  • The housing award is applicable only within RUSM campus housing at the Villages of Coverley and is non-transferable.

Continued Initial Award Eligibility:

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

Academic Escalator Awards:

1. A student enrolled at RUSM in the Ross Excellence 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 $20,000 in scholarships, equally distributed between semesters 5  and 5 (five)clinical science semesters.
2. A student enrolled at RUSM in the Ross Excellence Award in Semester 1AND who completes medical sciences in 5 consecutive semesters without any academic failures, shall be awarded an additional $20,000 in scholarships, to be equally distributed between the five clinical science semesters.
3. A student enrolled at RUSM in the Ross Excellence Award in medical sciences Semester 1 AND who:
   1. Achieves a score of 65 or higher on the first attempt of NBME® CBSE exam in medical science Semester 5, and
   2. Takes and passes USMLE® Step 1 exam on the first attempt within 1 semester of completing medical sciences, and
   3. Begins clinical rotations no longer than 90 days after RUSM receipt of t USMLE® Step 1 score;

shall be awarded an additional $25,000 in scholarships to be equally distributed between five clinical sciences semesters.

The escalators defined above are stackable with each other and with the initial scholarship award to produce a maximum award of $150,000.

Continued Academic 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 RUSM, as determined by the University Dean, the student will not lose eligibility for related Academic Escalator Awards.

The RUSM Origin Advance Award was created to support and reward completing MedOrigins with a passing score and progressing into RUSM MD Semester 1 coursework. 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 MedOrigins.
• Complete MedOrigins with a passing score. Progress into RUSM MD Semester 1 coursework. Students who are accepted into the RUSM 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. RUSM 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 RUSM MD program. Students who repeat a semester will have their initial scholarship paused for the duration of the repeated semester. Subsequent progression to the next semester will result in the resumption of the initial award.

Academic Milestone (Escalator) Awards:

1. A student enrolled at RUSM in the Origin Advancer 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 $10,000 in scholarships, to be equally distributed between the clinical science semesters six (6) through ten (10) as denoted by student’s clinical sciences semester designation.
2. A student enrolled at RUSM in the Origin Advancer Award in medical science Semester 1 AND who:
   1. Achieves a score of 65 or higher on the first attempt of NBME® CBSE exam in medical science Semester 5, and
   2. Takes and passes USMLE® Step 1 on first attempt within 1 semester of completing medical sciences, and
   3. Begins clinical rotations no longer than 60 days after RUSM 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 RUSM, as determined by the University Dean, the student will not lose eligibility for related Academic Milestone (Escalator) Awards.

The Trailblazer award at RUSM was created to support and reward students who demonstrate dedication, grit, academic persistence, and strong academic outcomes during their course of study. The award offers a grant of a minimum of $60,000 over 10 semesters with a maximum scholarship possible of up to $120,000 by achieving key academic milestones throughout the MD program.

Initial Award Eligibility:

• Acceptance into RUSM MD program beginning in semester one (M1). Clinical transfer students and successful MERP graduates are ineligible for this award.
• Students who are accepted into the RUSM 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.
• RUSM 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.
• There are limited awards available for the May 2025, September 2025, and January 2026 semesters and awards will be granted to eligible students in order of the date of seat deposits or exemption, until all available awards are exhausted.
• Must have an MCAT score of 495 or better.
• Students meeting these criteria will be reviewed for the scholarship and will initially qualify for $60,000, the minimum level of the Trailblazer award, structured as follows:
  • $39,000 initial award in tuition discount equally distributed across Semesters 1-5 (as defined in the student handbook) and across 5 clinical semesters.
  • Accommodation in RUSM campus housing (in the Villages at Coverley) for any assigned tier for a maximum of 5 medical science semesters, with an approximate value of $21,000.
  • The housing award is applicable only within RUSM campus housing at the Villages of Coverley and is non-transferable.

Continued Initial Award Eligibility:

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

Academic Escalator Awards:

1. A student enrolled at RUSM in the Trailblazer 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 $20,000 in scholarships, equally distributed between Semester 5 and semesters.
2. A student enrolled at RUSM in the Trailblazer Award in Semester 1 AND who completes medical sciences in 5 consecutive semesters without any academic failures shall be awarded an additional $20,000 in scholarships, to be equally distributed between five clinical science semesters
3. A student enrolled at RUSM in the Trailblazers Award in medical sciences Semester 1 AND who:
   1. Achieves a score of 65 or higher on the first attempt of NBME® CBSE exam in medical science Semester 5, and
   2. Takes and passes USMLE® Step 1 on the first attempt within 1 semester of completing medical sciences, and
   3. Begins clinical rotations no longer than 90 days after RUSM receipt of USMLE® Step 1 score;

shall be awarded an additional $20,000 in scholarships to be equally distributed between five clinical science semesters

The escalators defined above are stackable with each other and with the initial scholarship award to produce a maximum award of $120,000.

Continued Academic 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 RUSM, as determined by the University Dean, the student will not lose eligibility for related Academic Escalator Awards.

The Reach Your Potential award at RUSM 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 award offers a grant of a minimum of $40,000 over 10 semesters with a maximum scholarship possible of up to $100,000 by achieving key academic milestones throughout the MD program.
 

Initial Award Eligibility:

• Acceptance into RUSM MD program beginning in semester one (M1). Clinical transfer students and successful MERP graduates are ineligible for this award.
• Students who are accepted into the RUSM 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.
• RUSM 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.
• There are limited awards available for the May 2025, September 2025, and January 2026 semesters and awards will be granted to eligible students in order of the date of seat deposits or exemption, until all available awards are exhausted.
• Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, with an MCAT score of 488 or better.
• Students meeting these criteria will be reviewed for the scholarship and will initially qualify for $40,000, the minimum level of the Reach Your Potential award is structured as follows:
  • $30,000 initial award in tuition discount equally distributed across semesters 1-5 (as defined in the student handbook) and across 5 clinical semesters.
  • A housing credit of up to $10,000 towards accommodation in RUSM campus housing (in the Villages at Coverley) for any assigned tier for a maximum of 5 medical science semesters, ($2,000 per semester for a maximum of $10,000)  
  • The housing award is applicable only within RUSM campus housing at the Villages of Coverley and is non-transferable

Continued Initial Award Eligibility:

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

Academic Escalator Awards:

1. A student enrolled at RUSM in the Reach Your Potential 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 $15,000 in scholarships, equally distributed between Semesters 5 and (five) 5 clinical science semesters.
2. A student enrolled at RUSM in the Reach Your Potential 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 five clinical science semesters

3. A student enrolled at RUSM in the Reach Your Potential Award in medical sciences semester 1 AND who:

   1. Achieves a score of 65 or higher on the first attempt of NBME® CBSE exam in medical science Semester 5 and
   2. Takes and passes USMLE® Step 1 on first attempt within 1 semester of completing medical sciences, and
   3. Begins clinical rotations no longer than 90 days after RUSM receipt of USMLE® Step 1 score;

   shall be awarded an additional $30,000 in scholarships to be equally distributed between five clinical sciences semesters.

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 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 RUSM, as determined by the University Dean, the student will not lose eligibility for related Academic Escalator Awards.

The Aspire award at RUSM 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 award offers a grant of a minimum of $35,000 over 8 semesters with a maximum scholarship possible of up to $80,000 by achieving key academic milestones throughout the MD program.
 

Initial Award Eligibility:

• Acceptance into RUSM MD program beginning in semester one (M1). Clinical transfer students and successful MERP graduates are ineligible for this award.
• Students who are accepted into the RUSM 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.
• RUSM 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.
• There are limited awards available for the May 2025, September 2025, and January 2026 semesters and awards will be granted to eligible students in order of the date of seat deposits or exemption, until all available awards are exhausted.
• Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, with an MCAT score of 485 or better.
• Students meeting these criteria will be reviewed for the scholarship and will initially qualify for $35,000, the minimum level of the Aspire Award is structured as follows:
  • $25,000 initial award in tuition discount equally distributed across semesters 3-5 (as defined in the student handbook) and across 5 clinical semesters.
  • A housing credit of up to $10,000 towards accommodation in RUSM campus housing (in the Villages at Coverley) for any assigned tier for a maximum of 5 medical science semesters, ($2,000 per semester for a maximum of $10,000)
  • The housing award is applicable only within RUSM campus housing at the Villages of Coverley and is non-transferable

Continued Initial Award Eligibility:

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

Academic Escalator Awards:

1. A student enrolled at RUSM in the Aspire award in semester one AND who completes medical sciences in no more than 6 consecutive semesters shall be awarded an additional $12,500 in scholarships, to be equally distributed between five clinical semesters.

2. A student enrolled at RUSM in the Aspire Award in medical sciences Semester 1 AND who:

   1. Achieves a score of 65 or higher on the first attempt of NBME® CBSE exam in medical science semester 5 and
   2. Takes and passes USMLE® Step 1 exam on first attempt within 1 semester of completing medical sciences, and
   3. Begins clinical rotations no longer than 90 days after RUSM’ receipt of USMLE® Step 1 score;

   shall be awarded an additional $32,500 in scholarships to be equally distributed between five clinical sciences semesters.

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 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 RUSM, as determined by the University Dean, the student will not lose eligibility for related Academic Escalator Awards.

The Welcome to Success grant at RUSM was created to support Pre-Step 1 clinical transfer students in their preparation for and success in taking the USMLE® Step 1 and beginning their clinical rotations. The grant offers a minimum of $19,750 with a maximum of $34,750 possible by achieving key academic milestones. (All amounts in U.S. dollars)

Eligibility:

• Pre-Step 1 clinical transfer students to RUSM (who completed medical sciences at a school other than RUSM) who have been accepted into the MD program and have paid a deposit and are registered for the May/September 2025 Clinical Reasoning Capstone (“CRC”) Elective .
• Students registered for the May/September 2025 CRC will receive this grant at the minimum level of $19,750 structured as follows:
  • $15,000 in tuition discount applicable toward tuition costs for the May/September 2025 CRC.
  • Accommodation in RUSM campus housing (in the Villages at Coverley) for any assigned tier for the May/September 2025 CRC (up to 15 weeks), with an approximate value of $4,000.
  • The housing grant is applicable only within RUSM campus housing at the Villages of Coverley and is non-transferable.
  • A non-transferable flight credit of $750.

Grant Escalator:

1. A student enrolled in RUSM’s CRC with the Welcome to Success grant AND who:
   1. Completes CRC, passes the CBSE with a score of 63 or higher, and
   2. Takes and passes USMLE® Step 1 on first attempt within one (1) semester of completing CRC, and
   3. Begins clinical rotations no longer than 90 days after RUSM receipt of USMLE® Step 1 score; 

shall be awarded an additional $15,000 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 escalator defined above is stackable with the minimum grant to produce a maximum grant of $34,750.

The Step UP to Success grant at RUSM 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 minimum of $19,000 with a maximum of $34,000 possible by achieving key academic milestones. (All amounts in U.S. dollars)

Eligibility:

• Pre-Step 1 students who completed medical sciences with RUSM and are registered for the May/September 2025 Clinical Reasoning Capstone (“CRC”) Elective. Students with a Med Science course grade of incomplete “I” are not eligible for the grant.
• Students registered for the May/September 2025 CRC will receive this grant at the minimum level of $19,000 structured as follows:
  • $15,000 in tuition discount applicable toward tuition costs for the May/September 2025 CRC.
  • Accommodation in RUSM campus housing (in the Villages at Coverley) for any assigned tier for the May/September 2025 CRC (up to 15 weeks), with a value of not less than $4,000.
  • The housing grant is applicable only within RUSM campus housing at the Villages of Coverley and is non-transferable.

Grant Escalator:

1. A student enrolled in RUSM’s CRC with the Step UP to Success grant AND who:
   1. Completes CRC, passes the CBSE with a score of 63 or higher, and
   2. Takes and passes USMLE® Step 1 on first attempt within two (2) semesters of completing CRC, and
   3. Begins clinical rotations no longer than 90 days after RUSM receipt of USMLE® Step 1 score;

shall be awarded an additional $15,000 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 escalator defined above is stackable with the minimum grant to produce a maximum grant of $34,000.

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. Offered prior to the first semester and on island, the course emphasizes both cognitive and non-cognitive factors critical to the successful completion of medical school.

Initial Award Eligibility:

• Any RUSM 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 MedOrigin 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., ) 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.
• 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
  • Tuition + Admin Fee x 30% = U.S. MedOrigin Award
  • ($24,215 + $6,118) x 30% = $9,099.90
• Students with a country of residence outside of the US will receive a 50% scholarship of MedOrigin course tuition and administrative fees
  • Tuition + Admin Fee x 50% = Non-U.S. MedOrigin Award
  • ($24,215 + $6,118) x 50% = $15,166.50

For Medical Sciences, the grant reduces tuition and administrative fees to $20,000 per semester, along with a credit covering campus housing (in the Villages at Coverley) for any assigned tier, with an approximate value of $21,000. For Clinical Sciences, the grant reduces the tuition and administrative fees for all required clinical weeks to $100,000 across all semesters.
 

General Eligibility:

Individuals must complete the Advanced Medical Preparation (AMP) program and all medical program pre-requisites through the Seshadripuram Academy for Global Excellence (SAGE), and be accepted into the RUSM MD program in any semester from May 2025 through May 2026.

Initial Award Eligibility:

• Students must have successfully completed both the AMP program and the medical program prerequisites through SAGE before being accepted into Semester 1 of RUSM’s MD program. Clinical transfer students and graduates of the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP) are ineligible for this award.
• Students who have met all requirements to secure RUSM enrollment will be automatically considered for this award. Students need not apply for this grant.
• This award cannot be combined with any other scholarship or grant.
• RUSM reserves the right to modify the terms, conditions, and availability of institutional aid at any time and without prior notice.
• There are no citizenship requirements. U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible if they meet all grant requirements.
• For the Medical Sciences portion of the program, the grant reduces the tuition and administrative fees (excluding the educational technology fee and health insurance fee) to $20,000 per semester. In addition, students will receive a credit covering campus housing (in the Villages at Coverley) for any assigned tier for a maximum of five Medical Sciences semesters, with an approximate value of $21,000.
• For the Clinical Sciences portion of the program, the grant reduces the tuition and administrative fees for initial registrations in required clinical weeks to $100,000 across all clinical clerkships. After $100,000 is reached, the grant would reduce tuition and administrative fees to $0 for any additional required clinical clerkships.

Continuing Award Eligibility

• Grant recipients must remain actively enrolled with RUSM to maintain eligibility. Students who are not registered for more than a year and are required to reapply for admission may no longer be eligible or may be subject to new terms and conditions.
• Dismissal or withdrawal may result in forfeiture of remaining awards.
• For Medical Sciences, students will continue receiving the grant covering tuition and administrative fees for any semester that must be repeated.
• The housing credit applies only to housing during Medical Sciences semesters and is non-transferable toward tuition or fees. The grant covers the cost of RUSM Housing (in the Villages of Coverley) for any assigned tier for a maximum of five Medical Sciences semesters. The award does not cover housing costs for any repeated semester or any Clinical Sciences semester.
• For Clinical Sciences, the grant does not cover repeated clinical clerkships or any optional clinical clerkships not required for graduation.

Total award starting at $121,210 USD: $100,000 USD scholarship equally distributed over ten semesters, beginning with Ross Med MD Program’s 1st academic semester plus a housing grant starting at $21,210 USD for up to five semesters.
 

Eligibility:

• New incoming first semester students who meet the minimum requirement outlined below are eligible for review:
  • Proof of Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent resident status. U.S. dual citizenship and U.S. permanent resident status are ineligible.
• The Canadian Housing Grant is only applicable toward housing and is non-transferable toward tuition and/or fees.
  • The grant covers the cost of Ross Med Housing (in the Villages of Coverley) for any assigned tier, unless noted within specific criteria, for a maximum of five medical science semesters. The award does not apply to clinical science semesters.
  • Repeated semesters will be covered and counted toward the awarded semesters not to exceed the maximum allotment of five semesters.
  • If a student moves out of Coverley, the student will no longer qualify for the RUSM Housing Grant and forfeit any remaining award balance.
  • A student awarded the Ross Med Housing Grant who begins the medical science semesters living in off-campus housing may choose to accept the Housing Grant to live in Ross Med Campus Housing (in the Villages of Coverley) if the student has not previously accepted the Housing Grant and lived in Campus Housing.
• Students need not apply for this scholarship, and it may be awarded with most other scholarships/grants. It is not awarded to students who receive the International Scholar Award or Ross Scholar Award.
• Meeting the criteria above ensures a review for the scholarship but does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded. Medical Education Readiness Program students advancing to RUSM for the first semester are eligible.

Scholarship Terms:

Retention of all scholarships and grants requires students to maintain full time, continuous enrollment status and remain in good standing, as defined in RUSM’s Student Handbook – Academic | Academic Standing & Progress. See "General Scholarship and Award Policies" for additional information at the bottom of this page.

Part of RUSM’s HBCU/HSI School Partnership Benefit, this award provides an agreement (see HBCU/HSI Partnership Agreement Schools) and pays for MERP tuition and RUSM first semester tuition for recipients who successfully complete MERP and enroll at RUSM, or pays for RUSM first semester tuition for students who matriculate directly into RUSM.
 

Eligibility:

• New incoming first semester students who meet the minimum requirement outlined are eligible for review:
  • The HBCU/HSI scholarship is open to eligible HBCU/HSI applicants who hold a bachelor’s, masters, or doctorate degree from one of RUSM’s partnership agreement schools (listed below,) including currently enrolled students and alumni, for future semester starts.
  • Additional award benefits include:
    • Up to two semesters in Tier 1 - 4 University Housing (good standing required upon completion of first semester)
    • Seat deposit waiver, except where prohibited by law
    • *Round Trip airfare to attend the first semester paid for and provided by RUSM.
      • *Students who are residents of the states of New York or Alabama must submit a Letter of Intent to be eligible for travel waiver. Students who are residents of the state of Florida are not eligible for travel waiver due to state regulations.
• HBCU/HSI applicants who are offered direct admittance to RUSM may choose the Ross Scholar Award if applicable over the HBCU/HSI first semester award, but applicants may not be awarded both.
• HBCU/HSI applicants who successfully complete MERP may be offered all HBCU/HSI School Partnership benefits including, if applicable, the Medical Education Scholar Award.
• Students need not apply for this scholarship, and it can be awarded with other scholarships/grants.
• Meeting the criteria above ensures a review for the scholarship but does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded.

Partnership Agreement Schools:

• Albany State University
• Alcorn State University
• Bethune-Cookman University
• California State University, Dominguez Hills
• California State University, Fullerton
• Charles R. Drew University
• Fairleigh Dickinson University
• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical (A&M) University
• Florida Memorial University
• Hampton University
• North Carolina Central University
• Oakwood University
• St. Peter’s University
• Tennessee State University
• Tuskegee University
• Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
• University of Puerto Rico 
  • Aguadilla, Arecibo, Bayamon, Carolina, Cayey, Humacao, Mayaguez, Med Science, Ponce, Rio Piedras, and Utuado

For more details on HBCU/HSI Partnership benefits for prospective students, visit our HBCU & HSI Partnerships page.

Scholarship Terms:

Retention of all scholarships and grants requires students to maintain full time, continuous enrollment status and remain in good standing, as defined in RUSM’s Student Handbook – Academic | Academic Standing & Progress. See "General Scholarship and Award Policies" for additional information at the bottom of this page.

Total award starting at $121,210: $100,000 scholarship equally distributed over ten semesters, beginning with RUSM MD Program’s 1st academic semester plus a grant to cover the cost of housing at Coverley for a maximum of 5 semesters. (All amounts in U.S. dollars.)
 

Eligibility:

• New incoming first semester students who meet the minimum requirements outlined below are eligible for review:
  • Proof of citizenship or permanent resident status in a country other than the United States or Canada. U.S. citizens, U.S. dual citizenship holders, U.S. permanent residents, and Canadian citizens, Canadian dual citizenship holders, and Canadian permanent residents are ineligible for this award.
• The International Housing Grant is only applicable toward basic science housing and is non-transferable toward tuition and/or fees.
  • The grant covers the cost of RUSM Housing (in the Villages of Coverley) for any assigned tier, unless noted within specific criteria, for a maximum of five medical science semesters. The award does not apply to clinical science semesters.
  • Repeated semesters will be covered and counted toward the awarded semesters not to exceed the maximum allotment of five semesters.
  • If a student moves out of Coverley, the student will no longer qualify for the RUSM Housing Grant and forfeit any remaining award balance.
  • A student awarded the RUSM Housing Grant who begins the medical science semesters living in off-campus housing may choose to accept the Housing Grant to live in RUSM Campus Housing (in the Villages of Coverley) if the student has not previously accepted the Housing Grant and lived in Campus Housing
• Students do not need to apply for this scholarship and this scholarship can be awarded with most other scholarships/grants.
• Medical Education Readiness Program students advancing to RUSM for the first semester.
• It is not awarded to students who receive the Medical Education Readiness Award, Canadian Scholars Award, or Ross Scholar Award.

Scholarship Terms:

Retention of all scholarships and grants requires students to maintain full time, continuous enrollment status and remain in good standing, as defined in RUSM’s Student Handbook – Academic | Academic Standing & Progress. See "General Scholarship and Award Policies" for additional information at the bottom of this page.

The Medical Education Scholar Award is awarded to students who have excelled academically during the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP). Total award amount of $17,000, $25,000, or $35,000 equally distributed over eight semesters, beginning with RUSM MD Program’s 3rd academic semester. (All amounts in U.S. dollars.)
 

Eligibility:

• New incoming first semester students who meet the minimum requirement outlined below are eligible for review:
  • Successfully complete the MERP Program with an overall grade ≥ 75%
    • Actual award amount determined by MERP overall grade as follows: 75-79% $17k; 80-84% $25k; 85%+ $35k
• HBCU/HSI applicants who successfully complete MERP may be offered all HBCU/HSI School Partnership benefits.
• Meeting the criteria above ensures a review for the scholarship but does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded.

Scholarship Terms:

Retention of all scholarships and grants requires students to maintain full time, continuous enrollment status and remain in good standing, as defined in RUSM’s Student Handbook – Academic | Academic Standing & Progress. See "General Scholarship and Award Policies" for additional information at the bottom of this page.

The ProScribe Partnership Grant is awarded to admitted Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP) students who have worked as a medical scribe through ProScribe for a minimum of 6 months. Eligible students will receive a one-time $9500 USD grant towards their first semester tuition at Ross Med after successful completion of the 15-week MERP program.
 

Eligibility:

• Awarded by application to incoming, first semester students only who have been offered and successfully completed the MERP program
• Applicants must reference their association with ProScribe at time of application to Ross Med
• Written endorsement from a ProScribe representative (Please note: this does not fulfill Ross Med’s Letter of Recommendation application requirement)
• An overall GPA (or equivalency) of 2.6 or higher
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in all courses designated as prerequisites for admission by Ross Med
• No grade below C (or equivalent) in any prerequisite course designated by Ross Med
• A cumulative score of 490 or higher on the MCAT and minimum section scores of:
  • 123 or greater for Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
  • 122 or greater for Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
  • 120 or greater for Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
  • 120 or greater for Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior

Scholarship Terms:

Retention of all scholarships and grants requires students to maintain full time, continuous enrollment status and remain in good standing, as defined in RUSM’s Student Handbook – Academic | Academic Standing & Progress. See "General Scholarship and Award Policies" for additional information at the bottom of this page.

The Scribe America Partnership Grant is awarded to students referred by Scribe America who have participated in the Scribe America program and are accepted for admission into Ross Med’s MD program directly or receive a conditional acceptance into the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP) and successfully complete the program. Ross Med will waive application fees for referred applicants who meet Ross Med’s minimum qualifications*. Eligible students will receive a one-time $9,500 USD grant towards their first semester tuition at Ross Med or the MERP Educational Scholar Award, whichever amount is greater.
 

Eligibility:

• Awarded by application to incoming, first semester students
• Ross Med will waive application fees for referred applicants who meet Ross Med’s minimum qualifications*.
• Interviews will be granted to all eligible applicants. An interview does not guarantee acceptance into Ross Med.
• Applicants must reference their association with Scribe America at time of application to Ross Med
• Eligible individuals may be reviewed for MERP. Those individuals will be required to successfully pass MERP prior to enrolling in their first semester.

Scholarship Terms:

Retention of all scholarships and grants requires students to maintain full time, continuous enrollment status and remain in good standing, as defined in RUSM’s Student Handbook – Academic | Academic Standing & Progress. See "General Scholarship and Award Policies" for additional information at the bottom of this page.

The Scribe-X Partnership Grant is awarded to students who have participated in the Scribe-X program and are accepted for admission into Ross Med’s MD program directly or receive a conditional acceptance into the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP) and successfully complete the program. Eligible students will receive a one-time $9500 USD grant towards their first semester tuition at Ross Med.
 

Eligibility:

• Awarded by application to incoming, first semester students
• Applicants must reference their association to Scribe-X at time of application to Ross Med
• Eligible individuals may be reviewed for MERP. Those individuals will be required to successfully pass MERP prior to enrolling in their first semester.

Scholarship Terms:

Retention of all scholarships and grants requires students to maintain full time, continuous enrollment status and remain in good standing, as defined in RUSM’s Student Handbook – Academic | Academic Standing & Progress. See "General Scholarship and Award Policies" for additional information at the bottom of this page.

The Vida Partnership Grant is awarded to admitted Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP) students who have participated in Vida’s Volunteer Abroad program. Eligible students will receive a one-time $9500 USD grant towards their first semester tuition at Ross Med after successful completion of the 15-week MERP program.
 

Eligibility:

• Awarded by application to incoming, first semester students only who have been offered and successfully completed the MERP program
• Applicants must reference their association with Vida at time of application   to Ross Med
• Written endorsement from a Vida representative (Please note: this does not fulfill Ross Med’s Letter of Recommendation application requirement)
• An overall GPA (or equivalency) of 2.6 or higher
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in all courses designated as prerequisites for admission by Ross Med
• No grade below C (or equivalent) in any prerequisite course designated by Ross Med
• A cumulative score of 490 or higher on the MCAT and minimum section scores of:
  • 123 or greater for Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
  • 122 or greater for Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
  • 120 or greater for Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills 
  • 120 or greater for Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior 

Scholarship Terms:

Retention of all scholarships and grants requires students to maintain full time, continuous enrollment status and remain in good standing, as defined in RUSM’s Student Handbook – Academic | Academic Standing & Progress. See "General Scholarship and Award Policies" for additional information at the bottom of this page.

The Washington State University (WSU) Partnership Benefits are available to students referred by WSU who have participated in the WSU program and are accepted for admission into Ross Med’s MD program directly or receive a conditional acceptance into the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP) and successfully complete the program. Ross Med will waive application fees for referred applicants who meet the defined eligibility requirements*.
 

Eligibility:

• Non-U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents who are not citizens of the state of Washington.
  • Graduated from WSU within the past five (5) years and meet the following:
  • Overall GPA of 2.8 or higher;
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher in prerequisite courses designated by Ross Med;
  • No grade below C (or equivalent) in any prerequisite course designated by Ross Med;
  • Prerequisite coursework completed within ten (10) years of date of application to Ross Med;
  • Cumulative score of 490 or higher on the MCAT®, with minimum section scores of :
    • 123 or greater for Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems;
    • 122 or greater for Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems; 
    • 120 or greater for Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills; and 
    • 120 or greater for Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior.
  • Two letters of recommendation;
  • And, any other minimum admissions requirement set forth by Ross Med.
• Applicants must reference their association with WSU at the time of application to Ross Med.

Benefits:

• Ross Med will waive application fees for referred applicants who meet the defined eligibility requirements*.
• Interviews will be granted to all eligible applicants. An interview does not guarantee acceptance into Ross Med.
• Flight to 1st Semester: All accepted students will receive a scholarship covering their flight to attend the first semester.*
• 1st Semester Housing Scholarship: Scholarship will cover 1st-semester housing and may be eligible for the scholarship to be extended to 2nd semester.*
• Familiarization trips to the island as deemed necessary.*
• Eligible individuals may be reviewed for MERP. Those individuals will be required to successfully pass MERP prior to enrolling in their first semester.
• MCAT Application Deferment: Eligible Prospective Students and Eligible Individuals eligible to apply without an MCAT and will be reviewed for the MERP program. Eligible Prospective Students and Eligible Individuals will be required to successfully pass MERP and have an MCAT score reported (within required deadlines) prior to enrolling to 1st semester.
• Eligible students who apply and are accepted will be evaluated for academic scholarships at the time of admission. Information on the availability and criteria for other scholarships will be provided within two (2) weeks of acceptance.

*Residents of Alabama, Florida, and New York are not eligible.

Scholarship Terms:

Retention of all scholarships and grants requires students to maintain full time, continuous enrollment status and remain in good standing, as defined in RUSM’s Student Handbook – Academic | Academic Standing & Progress. See "General Scholarship and Award Policies" for additional information at the bottom of this page.