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 as a whole. To that end, the scholarship program at SGU is robust, offering partial scholarships to students in need, and to those who have demonstrated academic and extracurricular excellence.
For more information about scholarship opportunities, visit https://www.sgu.edu/ academic-programs/school-of-medicine/financial-aid-and-scholarships/#scholarships
Entering Freshman Scholarship Programs
LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Legacy of Excellence Scholarship Program rewards students with high academic achievement, with two different scholarships. Students accepted into the 4-Yr. MD program may be eligible for one of these scholarships based on academic qualifications. No application is needed. Students are identified during the admission process and are notified of their award through the Admissions Office upon acceptance into the MD program.
The Chancellor’s Circle, Legacy Of Excellence (CCLOE) The CCLOE is an automatic award of $120,000 to students with a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.70, a 3.50 science GPA, and a 506 MCAT score who have been accepted by the Committee on Admission. The CCLOE Scholarship may not be combined with other awards through the University.
The University withholds the right to award this scholarship under certain unusual conditions.
Students are identified during the admission application process and notified of their award through the Office of Admission upon acceptance into the University.
Legacy of Excellence (LOE)
The Legacy of Excellence (LOE) is awarded to students who do not qualify for the CCLOE scholarship but have demonstrated strong academic performance and excel beyond our academic averages.
Students are identified during the admission application process and notified of their award through the Office of Admission upon acceptance into the University
HUMANITARIAN SCHOLARSHIP
The Humanitarian Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated compassion and commitment to humanitarian causes in their local communities and beyond. Students are identified during the admission process and notified of their award through the Admissions Office upon acceptance into the University. No application is needed.
EQUITY IN MEDICINE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Equity in Medicine Scholars Program is awarded to US students accepted into the 4 Yr. MD program living in a medically underserved area who have demonstrated a dedication to serving others from similar regions.
LEGACY GRANT
The Legacy Grant is awarded to all legacy students accepted to the MD program. A legacy is a child or grandchild of SGU MD Alumni. Students are identified during the admission process and notified of their award upon acceptance into the University. No application is needed.
VETERAN GRANT
The Veteran Grant is awarded to US students accepted to the four-year MD program who are Veterans of the US Armed Forces. Students are identified during the admission application process and notified of their award upon acceptance into the University. No application is needed.
SIBLING GRANT
The Sibling Grant is awarded to siblings accepted to the MD program. Only new incoming students are eligible for this Grant, siblings currently attending St. George’s University are not eligible. Students are identified during the admission application process and notified of their award upon acceptance into the University. No application is needed.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS GRANT
The Health Profession Grant is awarded to students accepted into the 4 Yr. MD program who have work experience in the healthcare field in the year leading to application to the MD program. Must be employed in a position for a minimum of 1 year. Excludes research and administrative positions. Students are identified during the admission application process and notified of their award upon acceptance into the University. No application is needed.
SUMMER ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP
The Summer Academy Scholarship is awarded to students accepted into the 4 Yr. MD program who have completed our Summer Academy Program. Students are identified during the admission application process and notified of their award upon acceptance into the University. No application is needed.
CHARTER FOUNDATION PROGRAM GRANT
Awarded to students who successfully complete the Charter Foundation Program upon promotion to the four-year MD program. Valued at the cost of tuition of the Charter Foundation Program.
SCHOOL SPIRIT GRANT
The School Spirit Grant is awarded to students who have graduated or will be graduating from specific institutions and are entering the four-year MD program. Students are identified during the admission application process and notified of their award upon acceptance into the University. No application is needed.
CITYDOCTORS
The CityDoctors Scholarships Program, in partnership between St. George’s University and NYC Health & Hospitals, is designed to attract and educate students committed to serving in urban hospitals. Full and partial-tuition scholarships are awarded to US citizen/permanent resident students who meet the specific scholarship requirements. All eligibility requirements and applications are available at CityDoctors Scholarship | St. George's University School of Medicine (sgu.edu)
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.
Bursaries For Non-US Students
Awards are available to non-US students accepted to the four-year MD program who have proven financial need. To be considered for a need-based scholarship, students must submit the Confidential Financial Statement form.
INTERNATIONAL PEACE BURSARY
Bursary awards given to non-US citizen/permanent residents who demonstrate financial need and can fund the balance of their education beyond the bursary award. These awards are grants-in-aid and do not have to be repaid.
GLOBAL SCHOLARS BURSARY
The Global Scholars Bursary is awarded to non-US citizen/ permanent residents entering the St. George’s University of Grenada School of Medicine/Northumbria University (SGU/ NU) Four-Year MD Program, who demonstrate financial need and can fund the balance of their education beyond the bursary award. These bursaries are grants-in-aid and do not have to be repaid.
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.
Send an email to faid@sgu.edu detailing your circumstances surrounding your leave of absence or contact the Office of Financial Aid at +1 (631) 665-8500 ext. 1232 with any questions about this scholarship.
Special Scholarships
GRENADIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
Twenty-two 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 your regional admissions officer or Colin Dowe at cdowe@sgu.edu or +1 (473) 444-4680.