Medical Education Scholar Award

Student Type
New Students
Location
Canadian
International
U.S.

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.)

Scholarships Accordion
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.
How To Apply
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Accepted students are considered for all scholarships available by selection. If eligible, the admissions committee will inform students of scholarship award upon acceptance.

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