Scholarships
PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS TO [email protected]
At Ross University School of Medicine, we believe accessible medical care starts with accessible medical education. Our mission is to educate and provide opportunity to a truly diverse and dedicated population of students who are determined to make an undeniable impact on the communities they serve. RUSM offers a variety of scholarships to help aspiring doctors offset the cost of their medical education, which fall into two groups: awarded by selection & awarded by application.
Awarded by Selection
All applicants who meet the criteria for admission to RUSM will be considered for all available scholarships. No additional forms or scholarship applications are required, and applicants will be considered based on documentation provided as part of their medical school application. These scholarships are:
ROSS SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIPS
This merit-based scholarship provides tuition and housing assistance to students enrolling in Ross University School of Medicine’s MD program.
Housing Benefit: Up to $19,000
Tuition Benefit: $78,000 to $108,000
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Available to all eligible incoming, first semester students beginning with May 2020 semester and beyond.
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Must have a minimum MCAT score of 486 AND minimum undergrad GPA of 2.8
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Must commit to attending RUSM by the starting term deadline.
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Must have continuous enrollment
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Satisfactory academic progression; if a semester must be repeated, housing will be provided for no charge but the tuition discount would not be applied for that semester
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Conditioned on no failure in any final course grade or in the 3 licensing exams (step 1, 2CK, 2CS)
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Housing benefit applies for the 4 or 5 semester foundations of medicine curriculum (in RUSM Housing/Villages of Coverley) while in Barbados.
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Tuition benefit begins in semester 3 (divided up evenly over 8 semesters, 3 to 10)
*Your housing fee will be waived while you reside in RUSM housing (named, The Villages of Coverley) for the duration of your medical science education while in Barbados. [1]
**Meeting the criteria above ensures you will be reviewed for the scholarship, but does not guarantee that a scholarship will be awarded
Ross University offers two curriculum tracks during the Medical Sciences portion of your medical education and your RUSM housing waiver is applicable for either choice while in Barbados.
CANADIAN FOUNDER SCHOLARSHIP
The Canadian Scholarship is offered to students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. This merit-based scholarship provides tuition assistance to students enrolling in Ross University School of Medicine’s MD program.
Award Amount: $15,000 (one-time scholarship for first semester)
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Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
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Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale – OR – minimum “old” MCAT score of 23 / “new” MCAT score of 496*
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Hold an undergraduate degree (equivalent to U.S. Bachelor’s Degree)
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This scholarship is open to incoming first-semester students only. Students do not need to apply for this scholarship.
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Must maintain full time enrollment status and remain in good academic standing.
For questions about this scholarship, please email [email protected].
*The “new” MCAT refers to scores from testing dates in April 2015 and later. Prior testing dates are part of the “old” MCAT exam.
*Meeting the criteria above ensures you will be reviewed for the scholarship, but does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded
MERP Success Scholarship
The MERP Success Scholarship is awarded to students who have excelled academically during the Medical Education Readiness Program.
Tuition Benefit: $30,000 to $95,000
- Completion of MERP with a 70% grade or higher
- Matriculation to RUSM for the MD program
- Continuous enrollment in MD program
- Satisfactory academic progression; if a semester must be repeated, the tuition discount would not be applied for the repeated semester. Tuition discount resumes upon progression to subsequent semesters.
- Scholarship awards ranging from $30,000 to $95,000 based on academic performance
- Actual award amount determined by MERP grade
- Allocation of scholarship money will be spread out evenly between semesters 3-10 of the MD program
Awarded by Application
To be considered for the following scholarships, you will need to complete a brief scholarship application.
ALUMNI LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
The Alumni Legacy Scholarship is offered to students who have a work/volunteer history with an RUSM graduate. This scholarship provides tuition assistance to students enrolling in Ross University School of Medicine’s MD program.
Award Amount: $24,170 (full cost of first semester tuition, one-time scholarship for first semester)
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Letter of recommendation from a Ross University School of Medicine graduate
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Applicants must hold an offer of admission to RUSM for the scholarship to be awarded
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This scholarship is open to incoming first-semester students only
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Complete and submit the scholarship application below
In addition to the initial eligibility requirements above, the following criteria will also be taken into consideration by the awarding committee when selecting eligible applicants to be awarded this scholarship:
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MCAT score
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GPA
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Clinical experience, including shadowing/preceptorships
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Special honors or recognition
*Must maintain full time enrollment status and remain in good academic standing for the first semester.
*Meeting the criteria above ensures you will be reviewed for the scholarship, but does not guarantee that a scholarship will be awarded.
Award Amount: $24,170 (full cost of first semester tuition, one-time scholarship for first semester)
Note: Applicants who are not offered the Alumni Legacy Scholarship will automatically be offered a $500 Alumni Book Scholarship if they completed all initial eligibility requirements.
December 11, 2020 for the January 2021 semester
April 9, 2021 for the May 2021 semester
August 6, 2021 for the September 2021 semester
Please direct all questions
about scholarships to
[email protected]
ELIZA ANN GRIER SCHOLARSHIP
The Eliza Ann Grier Scholarship is offered to students from under-represented minority groups in the field of medicine. This scholarship provides tuition assistance to students enrolling in Ross University School of Medicine’s MD program.
Award Amount: $24,170 (full cost of first semester tuition, one-time scholarship for first semester)
- This scholarship is open to incoming first-semester students only.
- Proof of United States citizenship or permanent resident status.
- Must be classified as an under-represented minority (African-American, Native American, or Hispanic-American).
- Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.
- Hold an undergraduate degree (equivalent to U.S. Bachelor’s Degree).
- Personal essay— describe an important event in your life, how that event shaped who you are, and how you anticipate that event will shape you as a physician.
- Letter of recommendation.
- Complete and submit the scholarship application below.
For questions about this scholarship, please email [email protected].
*Must maintain full time enrollment status and remain in good academic standing for the first semester.
*Meeting the criteria above ensures you will be reviewed for the scholarship, but does not guarantee that a scholarship will be awarded.
$24,170 (full cost of first semester tuition, one-time scholarship for first semester)
December 11, 2020 for the January 2021 semester
April 9, 2021 for the May 2021 semester
August 6, 2021 for the September 2021 semester
Please direct all questions
about scholarships to
[email protected]
How to Get a Scholarship to Medical School
The Ross Scholarship Committee will review the qualifications of each applicant. Award recipients must meet the criteria for admission to Ross, submit an application for admission, and meet the specific criteria set for each scholarship award. Students may also be required to meet additional requirements.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD POLICIES
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Recipients are responsible for all other educational expenses.
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Scholarship and award recipients are expected to meet the continuing eligibility criteria outlined for the scholarship or award, remain in good academic standing, and progress in a timely manner toward completing their MD degree in order to retain scholarship or award eligibility.
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Transfer students, re-admitted students, and graduates of Ross University School of Medicine are not eligible for Ross scholarships or awards unless specified within specific criteria.
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MERP students advancing to Ross for the first semester are only eligible for the MERP Scholar Award, Alumni Legacy, and Eliza Ann Grier (if eligible), and will not be reviewed for scholarships awarded by selection.
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Scholarship applications, where required, must be received prior to the start of classes. Award recipients who do not start in their intended term specified on their application for admission to Ross will have their award expired.
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To qualify for scholarship or award funds, students must maintain continuous enrollment on a semester basis. Students will have a scholarship or award period that will begin at the start of the student's enrollment and continue for the number of consecutive semesters specified in the specific criteria. Students must maintain full time enrollment status throughout their entire scholarship or award period.
PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS TO [email protected]
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