Medical School Scholarships

At Ross University School of Medicine, we believe accessible medical care starts with accessible medical education. Our mission is to educate and provide opportunities to a talented and diverse population of students determined to make an undeniable impact on the communities they serve.

RUSM offers a variety of scholarships* and resources to help aspiring doctors offset the cost of their medical education. Our medical school scholarships fall into two groups: awarded by selection & awarded by application

*Available to those who apply and qualify

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$100 million

Scholarships and grants valued at over $100 million (USD)  have been awarded to students since 2020.

How to Get a Scholarship to Medical School by Selection

All applicants who meet the criteria for admission to Ross Med will be considered for all available medical school scholarships available by selection.

No additional forms or scholarship applications are required, and applicants will be considered based on documentation provided as part of their medical school application.

Scholarship How-To

 

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 Admissions Decision

Accepted students are considered for all scholarships available by selection. If eligible, the admissions committee will inform students of scholarship award upon acceptance. Additional scholarships are also available by application.

All Available Scholarships

All eligible applicants will be considered for Scholarships Awarded by Selection upon application to Ross Med; eligibility is determined based on documentation provided as part of their medical school application.

Applicants may also apply separately for Scholarships Awarded by Application; eligibility and award will be determined based on documentation provided in their scholarship application. 

Scholarship Types

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Trailblazer Award – January 2025 start

Award Amount
Scholarship value up to $120,000

Eligibility
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.

How to Apply - All applicants who meet the criteria for admission to Ross Med will be considered. Start Ross Med Application

Ross Scholar Award

Award Amount

Up to $80,000

Eligibility
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.

How to Apply - All applicants who meet the criteria for admission to Ross Med will be considered. Start Ross Med Application

Aspire Award – January 2025 Start

Award Amount

$80,000

Eligibility

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.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.

How to Apply — Students do not need to apply for this scholarship.

Reach Your Potential Award – January 2025 Start

Award Amount

$100,000

Eligibility

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.

How to Apply — Students do not need to apply for this scholarship.

Ross Excellence Award – January 2025 start

Award Amount
Scholarship value up to $150,000 

Eligibility
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.

How to Apply - All applicants who meet the criteria for admission to Ross Med will be considered. Start Ross Med Application

Medical Education Scholar Award

Award Amount

Up to $35,000

Eligibility
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.

How to Apply - All applicants who meet the criteria for admission to Ross Med will be considered. Start Ross Med Application

HBCU/HSI School Partnership Benefit

Award Amount

Varies, see full details

Eligibility
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.

How to Apply - All applicants who meet the criteria for admission to Ross Med will be considered. Start Ross Med Application

Canadian Scholars Award

Award Amount

$121,210

Eligibility
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.

How to Apply - All applicants who meet the criteria for admission to Ross Med will be considered. Start Ross Med Application

Community Health Leadership Award

Award Amount

Up to $15,000

Eligibility
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.

How to Apply - All applicants who meet the criteria for admission to Ross Med will be considered. Start Ross Med Application

International Scholar Award

Award Amount

$121,210

Eligibility
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.

How to Apply - All applicants who meet the criteria for admission to Ross Med will be considered. Start Ross Med Application

Opportunity Plus Scholarship

Award Amount

Up to $40,000

Eligibility
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.

How to Apply - All applicants who meet the criteria for admission to Ross Med will be considered. Start Ross Med Application

Scribe America Partnership Grant

Award Amount

$9,500

Eligibility
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.  Must reference association with Scribe America at time of application to Ross Med.

How to Apply - All applicants who meet the criteria for admission to Ross Med will be considered. Start Ross Med Application

Scribe-X Partnership Grant

Award Amount

$9,500

Eligibility
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.  Must reference association with Scribe-X at time of application to Ross Med.

How to Apply - All applicants who meet the criteria for admission to Ross Med will be considered. Start Ross Med Application

Washington State University Partnership Benefit

Award Amount

Varies, see full details

Eligibility
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.

How to Apply - All applicants who meet the criteria for admission to Ross Med will be considered. Start Ross Med Application

Alumni Legacy Scholarship (First Semester Tuition, current amount)

Award Amount

Varies, see full details

Eligibility
Applicants must complete and submit the Alumni Legacy Scholarship application form

How to Apply: This scholarship requires an application – Start Scholarship Application

Barbados Scholarship

Award Amount

Full Ross Med tuition, see details

Eligibility
Accepted students must complete and submit the Barbados Scholarship application form

How to Apply: This scholarship requires an application – Start Scholarship Application

Vida Partnership Grant

Award Amount

Up to $9,500

Eligibility
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due.  Must reference association with Vida at time of application to Ross Med.

How to Apply - All applicants who meet the criteria for admission to Ross Med will be considered. Start Ross Med Application

Proscribe Partnership Grant

Award Amount

Up to $9,500

Eligibility
Reviewed at the time of admission - no scholarship application due. Must reference association with Proscribe at time of application to Ross Med.

How to Apply - All applicants who meet the criteria for admission to Ross Med will be considered. Start Ross Med Application

How to Earn a Scholarship to Medical School

The RUSM Scholarship Committee will review the qualifications of each applicant. Award recipients must meet the criteria for admission to RUSM, 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
  • Most scholarships are applied toward tuition only; recipients are responsible for all other educational expenses and fees unless otherwise stated. These scholarships have no financial value other than being applied toward RUSM’s tuition.
  • Awardees must sign and return the award confirmation and acceptance letter within two weeks of receiving an admittance offer or award(s) may be rescinded.
  • 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. Disciplinary or academic dismissal from the university will result in forfeiture of the balance of any applicable scholarship awards and grants. Withdrawing from the university may result in forfeiture of the balance of any applicable scholarship awards and grants unless otherwise stated.
    • Multi -semester scholarships will not be disbursed for any semester the recipient repeats   during eligible semesters. A scholarship will be reinstated for the subsequent semester upon promotion for eligible students attending eligible semesters not to exceed the total award amount. 
    • Multi-semester scholarships during the clinical semesters will be awarded based on overall enrollment for the applicable semester. Any adjustment to the curriculum may require an award adjustment to meet/not exceed the total award amount. Clinical scholarship awards combined with any other Ross University School of Medicine scholarship(s) and or grant(s) may not exceed the cost of any semester’s tuition. Scholarships may need to be adjusted to ensure the amount awarded does not exceed the tuition charged.
  • Approved absence students (any semester): An application for approved absences form must be on file. Any remaining balance for the semester being repeated will be applied. Upon promotion to the next semester, a scholarship will be reinstated for any applicable amount and semesters remaining. 
  • Re-admitted students (any semester): Will not be eligible for RUSM scholarships or grants unless noted within specific criteria. For extenuating circumstances, appeals may be submitted to Scholarships@RossU.edu with supporting documentation to be considered on a case-by-case basis. Reinstated scholarships or grants shall not be applied retroactively to already completed or partially completed semesters. Reinstated scholarships or grants become effective at the start of the next semester following reinstatement.
  • Clinical transfer students and graduates: Will not be eligible for RUSM scholarships or grants unless noted within specific criteria. 
  • Medical Education Readiness Program students advancing to RUSM (MERP Advancers) for the first semester: Are eligible for scholarships “awarded by application”, the MERP Scholar Award, and, if applicable, the HBCU/HSI school partnership benefit, but will not be reviewed for other scholarships  unless noted within specific criteria.
  • Errors in scholarship eligibility or awards brought to RUSM’s attention by employees or students of RUSM or by other persons will be reviewed. This may include an increase or reduction of scholarship dollars and/or a change in scholarship eligibility. 
  • Scholarship applications, where required, must be received prior to the deadline to apply date for the applicable semester.   
  • Award recipients who do not start in the intended semester specified (i.e., deferral request) or do not confirm acceptance of their scholarship award may have their award(s) rescinded.

Please direct any questions to scholarships@RossU.edu

Scholarship FAQs

Can you get scholarships for medical school?

RUSM offers a variety of medical school scholarships and grants to help aspiring doctors offset the cost of medical education. Most cover tuition or parts of tuition, but others may cover housing or other applicable costs.

How can I get scholarships to medical school?

To be considered for the following medical school scholarships, you will need to complete a brief scholarship application.

Do medical schools give merit scholarships?

RUSM offers several scholarships based on merit for outstanding prospective students who have a high level of academic achievement.

Where can I get a scholarship to medical school?

To learn more about our medical school scholarships contact scholarships@rossu.edu

Are med school scholarships difficult to earn?

Scholarships are either automatically awarded or may be earned according to academic performance, background, need, or other qualifications.

Can I be awarded multiple medical scholarships?

Several RUSM scholarships may be awarded in conjunction with other scholarships. See each scholarship’s rules and eligibility for more information.

Can international students receive scholarships?

All RUSM students, international or otherwise, may be considered for certain scholarships. Some awards are specifically intended for students from Barbados, Canada, and the United States.

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