Medical School Scholarships | UAG School of Medicine

UAG School of Medicine offers 3 Scholarship Programs that are available only to first-time candidates planning to enroll in the UAG Medical School beginning from the first semester. 
 

UAG offers a variety of scholarships and tools on how to acquire a medical school scholarship, which can assist prospective physicians in defraying the expense of their medical education. 



To be considered for a scholarship, students must submit an application by:

Medical School Scholarships | UAG School of Medicine
 Deadline Award Notification Entrance Class
 By April 30th June 15th Fall (late July of the current year)
 By October 30th November 30th Spring (early January of the following year)

TERMS

The Scholarship Committee will make the award decision based on your application, documents, and personal interview.  
 

After receiving and reviewing your application, the committee will select twenty-five possible candidates. 
 

The scholarship applies for 4 years of medical school, without interruptions during their studies, and remain in good disciplinary and academic standing. 
 

All recipients must qualify each semester by completing the Scholarships application on time and meeting academic standards. 

* While meeting the following criteria assures that you will be considered for the scholarship, it does not guarantee that you will receive one. 

AWARD NOTIFICATION

All selected awarded recipients will be notified in writing by the UAG admissions office

INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

CRITERIA

Incoming applicants to the School of Medicine are eligible to receive an institutional scholarship award. Students may receive up to $26,000 in tuition assistance over a four-year period. All scholarships are one-time awards and are subject to funding availability.
 

•    Be admitted to UAG Medical School. 

•    This scholarship is open to incoming first-semester students only. 

•    Complete and submit the scholarship application and send it to admissions@uag.edu

•    MCAT score of 500 or higher.  

•    Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher. 

ELEGIBILITY

The awarding committee will consider the following criteria when selecting eligible applicants for this scholarship in addition to the basic eligibility requirements listed above: 
 

•    A two- to three-page essay outlining your history and the development of your interest and desire for a future in medicine. 

•    Clinical experience, including shadowing/preceptorships. 

•    Special honors or recognition. 


*While meeting the following criteria assures that you will be considered for the scholarship, it does not guarantee that you will receive one. 

All recipients must qualify each semester by completing the Scholarships renewal application and meet the academic and financial standards.

ALUMNI LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

CRITERIA

The Alumni Legacy Scholarship award was established to encourage future generations to enroll in and graduate from UAG School of Medicine. The scholarship is available to any children and grandchildren of UAG School of Medicine alumni who are pursuing a degree in medicine. 

The award is $2,500 per year and the Scholarship Committee will make the award decision based on your application, documents, and personal interview. 
 

•    Be admitted to UAG Medical School. 

•    This scholarship is open to incoming first-semester students only. 

•    Complete and submit the scholarship application and send it to admissions@uag.edu

 

ELEGIBILITY

The awarding committee will consider the following criteria when selecting eligible applicants for this scholarship in addition to the basic eligibility requirements listed above: 

  • A two- to three-page essay outlining your history and the development of your interest and desire for a future in medicine. 
  • Clinical experience, including shadowing/preceptorships. 
  • Special honors or recognition 

*While meeting the following criteria assures that you will be considered for the scholarship, it does not guarantee that you will receive one. 
 

All recipients must qualify each semester by completing the Scholarships renewal application and meet the academic and financial standards.

SIBLING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

CRITERIA

Let’s keep UAG in the family. The Sibling Scholarship is awarded to siblings attending UAG School of Medicine International Program. Only new incoming students will earn the award. 

The award is $2,500 per year and the Scholarship Committee will make the award decision based on your application, documents, and personal interview. 
 

•    Be admitted to UAG Medical School. 

•    This scholarship is open to incoming first-semester students only. 

•    Complete and submit the scholarship application and send it to admissions@uag.edu 

 

ELEGIBILITY

The awarding committee will consider the following criteria when selecting eligible applicants for this scholarship in addition to the basic eligibility requirements listed above: 

  • A two- to three-page essay outlining your history and the development of your interest and desire for a future in medicine. 
  • Clinical experience, including shadowing/preceptorships. 
  • Special honors or recognition 

*While meeting the following criteria assures that you will be considered for the scholarship, it does not guarantee that you will receive one. 

All recipients must qualify each semester by completing the Scholarships renewal application and meet the academic and financial standards.

PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS RELATED TO SCHOLARSHIPS TO admissions@uag.edu

SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL

Scholarship recipients must complete and submit an application each semester to review and renew the Scholarship and send it to isao@uag.edu 

The School of Medicine is grateful for the generous support of the Board Members, individuals, and foundations that provide this scholarship.

CRITERIA

After receiving and reviewing the renewal application, the committee will evaluate and consult the candidate’s files. The scholarship committee will decide based on your application, documents and school reports.

  • A personal interview may be requested of renewal applicants.
  • All scholarship awards are subject to academic and financial verification.
  • Scholarships will be awarded prior to the start of each semester.

 

ELEGILIBILITY

  • UAG GPA 8.5 or greater.
  • No holdings on your academic and financial records.
  • Ethical and professional behavior demonstrating excellence, integrity, respect, compassion, accountability, and a commitment as a UAG student.

 

All recipients must qualify each semester by completing the Scholarships renewal application and meet the academic and financial standards.

 

To be considered for a scholarship renewal, students must submit an application by:

 Deadline Award Notification Semester starting on
 By May 30th June 30th July of the current year
 By November 30th December 30th January of the following year
PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS RELATED TO SCHOLARSHIPS RENEWAL TO isao@uag.edu.

CONTÁCTANOS

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