St. George’s University seeks intelligent, dedicated, passionate students who will succeed in their professional objectives and become successful practitioners adding value to their communities and to global health. To that end, the scholarship program at SGU is robust program, offering partial scholarships to students recognizing academic merit, community service, achievements in research, a desire to work with populations that are traditionally underserved in medicine, and service in the healthcare sector. For more information about scholarship opportunities, visit https://www.sgu.edu/ academic-programs/ school-of-medicine/financial-aid-and-scholarships/#scholarships
Academic Merit Scholarships
Academic Merit Scholarships celebrate academic achievement and potential. These awards recognize applicants for their academic accomplishments as demonstrated through overall and science grade point averages and standardized testing performance.
- Chancellor’s Legacy of Excellence.
Celebrates and honors students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. Requires a minimum overall UG GPA of 3.4and MCAT score of 504.
- The SGU Medical Scholarship Award
Based on your overall academic performance including GPA, standardized testing, and predicted grades
Difference-Maker Scholarships
These scholarships celebrate outstanding individuals dedicated to making a positive impact on others' lives through volunteerism, careers, service initiatives, and/or innovative research.
Connections and Community Scholarships
Our Connections and Community Scholarships recognize the rich tapestry of connections within the SGU community, fostering excellence through siblings’ bonds, legacy achievements, mentorship experiences, institutional partnerships, and community collaborations.
MISSION-TO SERVE SCHOLARSHIPS
EQUITY IN MEDICINE
The Equity in Medicine Scholars Program is for aspiring physicians driven by a commitment to make a difference in medically underserved areas post-residency. Tailored for students with a strong desire to address healthcare disparities, this scholarship not only supports your academic journey but also champions your dedication to serving communities in need. US citizen/permanent resident students accepted to our direct 4yr MD program who meet the specific scholarship requirements may be eligible. All eligibility requirements and applications are available at: Equity in Medicine Scholar Program - St. George's University
CITYDOCTORS
This scholarship program is designed for those who have always envisioned making a difference in urban healthcare. Your opportunity to give back to urban communities begins with the City Doctors Scholarship Program at St. George’s University. In proud partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal healthcare system in the US, we are dedicated to addressing the pressing doctor shortage in the Big Apple. US citizen/permanent resident students accepted to our direct 4yr MD program who meet the specific scholarship requirements may be eligible. All eligibility requirements and applications are available at CityDoctors Scholarship | St. George's University School of Medicine)
CARE Scholarship
The CARE Scholarship Program is a collaborative effort between St. George’s University and its affiliated hospitals, designed to attract and educate the best and brightest students to become doctors committed to serving their communities. The CARE Scholarship is awarded to incoming medical students in recognition of the values that represent the scholarship’s mission of Community, Action, and Recognition of Excellence.
CARE Scholarship Hackensack University Medical Center
Eligible students must be residents of Bergen County, NJ, a Hackensack UMC employee, or an immediate family member of an employee.
Awards are granted for full, half, and partial tuition and applied to the four years of medical school while enrolled at SGU School of Medicine. Only students starting in a January term are eligible to apply. More information is available at CARE Scholarship - Care Scholarship | St. George's University (sgu.edu).
Deadline to Apply: November 20th.
CARE Scholarship Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Eligible students must be residents of Monmouth County or Ocean County, NJ, be a Jersey Shore University Medical Center employee or an immediate family member of an employee.
Awards are granted for full, half, and partial tuition and applied to the four years of medical school while enrolled at SGU School of Medicine. Only students starting in an August term are eligible to apply. More information is available at CARE Scholarship - Care Scholarship | St. George's University (sgu.edu).
Deadline to Apply: June 20th.
CARE Scholarship St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
Eligible students must be residents of Bergen, Passaic or Essex County, New Jersey, an employee of St. Joseph’s University Medical Center or an immediate family member of an employee.
Awards are granted for full, half, and partial tuition and applied to the four years of medical school while enrolled at SGU School of Medicine. Only students starting in a January term are eligible to apply. More information is available at CARE Scholarship - Care Scholarship | St. George's University (sgu.edu).
Deadline to Apply: November 20th.
INTERNATIONAL PEACE BURSARY
Awards are available to non-US and non-Canadian students demonstrating proven financial need. To be considered for a need-based scholarship, students must submit the Confidential Financial Statement form.
WILLIAM M. MCCORD SCHOLARSHIPS
This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of William M. McCord, MD, a leader in the field of medical education in the United States who had a major impact on the development of St. George’s University School of Medicine’s clinical program. These partial tuition scholarships are awarded to students who withdraw from a term due to compelling personal reasons beyond their control, and when they return to resume their studies suffer undue financial hardships which affect their ability to pay for their education. These awards are grants-in-aid and do not have to be repaid.
For more information or details on how to apply for the scholarship, please send an email to the Office of Institutional Student Financial Assistance at ISFA@sgu.edu.
Special Scholarships
GRENADIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are awarded annually to Grenadian citizens. Applicants must have been accepted into the University by the Committee on Admission, nominated by the Scholarship Selection Panel, and awarded by the Grenadian Government. The scholarship provides full tuition and administrative fees. This scholarship is only awarded in January.
Applications are made to the Grenada Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development. Contact the Scholarship Desk at the Ministry of Education, your regional admissions officer or Colin Dowe at cdowe@sgu.edu or +1 (473) 444-4680.