The application deadline has passed – If you applied, good luck! Â
The pplication deadline was December 1, 2023. If you submitted an application and are selected for a scholarship, a representative from MedSchoolCoach will be in touch with you by February 1, 2024. Selected students can commence their collaboration with MedSchoolCoach as early as February 2024.
About the Scholarship
The MedSchoolCoach #MSCScholarship was created to acknowledge bright and deserving students who can benefit from medical school admissions advising and MCAT tutoring, but for whom cost is prohibitive.
These students are ambitious and capable of gaining an acceptance to medical school. However, they do not have the resources or support structures in place to actualize their goal. We believe finances should not be a barrier to obtaining a medical education. That’s where this scholarship can help.
If this resonates with you, please review the eligibility and application requirements below.
Scholarship Details
A total of three scholarship winners will be announced on December 1, 2024. Each award will include a:
- Gold MCAT Tutoring Package to boost your MCAT score with one-on-one tutoring from a 99th percentile scorer.
- Gold Advising Package for complete application support through the entirety of the application process with a physician advisor and writing advisor.
Application Requirements
- One 500 Word Essay – Answer this Prompt: Explain how your cumulative experiences and education have shaped your motivation to become a physician, and how you plan to address healthcare issues faced by diverse communities in your career.
- Transcript (Unofficial) and SAT/ACT score – To showcase your academic qualifications.
- CV – To give us an idea of your background and achievements.
- One Professional Reference – They will be asked to fill out an evaluation form on your behalf via email.
- Most recent FAFSA SAR (Student Aid Report) – To demonstrate financial need.
Scholarship Eligibility
Students who meet the following criteria are highly encouraged to apply:
- Juniors, seniors, or recent college graduates from U.S.-based colleges or universities.
- A college GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Demonstrated extracurricular activities, including leadership, clinical, and research activities, or significant family responsibilities.
- A pronounced desire to contribute to the community.
- Underrepresented students are especially encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated financial need, based on family income or previous financial aid eligibility.
- Applying to the 2025-2026 medical school application cycle.
All application materials (excluding evaluations from your professional references) must be submitted by 10 PM EDT on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024. Winners will be announced December 1, 2024. Selected students can commence their collaboration with MedSchoolCoach as early as December 2, 2024.
The application consists of a few basic information questions, an essay, and other required materials. Essays must not exceed 500 words. Given thoughtful attention to the prompt and time to gather and complete other materials, including the CV and unofficial transcripts, we estimate that the scholarship application can be completed intermittently in less than a week.
We’ve streamlined the application process, but we’re eager to learn more about you! The application must include:
- A 500-word essay addressing the prompt: Explain how your cumulative experiences and education have shaped your motivation to become a physician, and how you plan to address healthcare issues faced by diverse communities in your career.
- Your unofficial transcript.
- Your CV.
- One professional reference who will receive an email containing a brief evaluation form to complete on your behalf. If they’ve previously written a Letter of Recommendation for you, they can attach that as well.
- Your most recent FAFSA SAR (Student Aid Report.
We seek applicants with a strong commitment to their communities. We aim to support students from diverse backgrounds, especially those who might not have been able to utilize our services without this scholarship. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic or identity.
No. MedSchoolCoach created this scholarship so that students who do not have access to high quality mentorship and exam preparation can receive it. Medical school scholarships are often available with a cash value. However, if a student does not achieve an acceptance to medical school, those scholarships are worthless. The MedSchoolCoach #MSCScholarship is designed to help those who otherwise would not have been able to achieve an acceptance to medical school due to financial barriers.
