MD PROGRAM - SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
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Grants and Scholarships
Whether through superior academic achievement, the ability to balance schoolwork with community service, or a commitment to serving your country, Trinity recognizes incoming students’ efforts with merit-based scholarships, grants, and awards.
Scholarships are available for new MD1 students; transfer applicants should consult with their admissions counselor for available grant opportunities. Please note that the number of scholarships awarded may be limited, so we encourage you to apply early.
Selection will be based on academic performance, letters of reference, community service, and other relevant criteria submitted during the admissions process or as requested by the admissions office. MCAT scores will be considered if applicable.
Merit-Based Scholarships
The Award for Excellence is a $1,000 award to any Trinity student who scores 244 or above on the USMLE Step 2 CK on the first attempt.
Only available for Step 2 CK. Scholarships are offered to applicants when they have been granted admission to the MD program and have met the criteria for eligibility as determined by the Scholarship Committee or admissions team. All scholarships require recipients to maintain the specified GPA, successfully complete the admission requirements, and honor school policies.
Students may qualify for this merit-based scholarship based on academic and personal achievement. This scholarship is available for new MD students starting September 2025 and moving forward.
Scholarship Amounts:
- $1,500 per basic science term (for up to 5 terms)
- $750 per clinical term (for up to 5 terms)
Eligibility & Conditions:
Eligibility requires a minimum grade of B or higher in each term. Remediation courses or terms are not eligible for funding. However, students who remediate and return to satisfactory academic standing will have the scholarship reinstated for subsequent terms.
Important Notes:
Scholarship Combinations: Students with the EAS may combine their scholarship with the Trinity Award for Excellence and applicable grants.
Vincentian scholarships cannot be combined with the Excellence in Action scholarships. However, Vincentian scholarship recipients may still qualify for the Trinity Award for Excellence and certain partial grants.
For full details and to confirm eligibility, please contact the Admissions Office.
Selected by the scholarship committee and awarded to a select group of applicants who have demonstrated high academic achievements in GPA.
- Award will reduce tuition by $2,000 each term of the ten-term MD program.
- To be eligible, accepted students must have an undergraduate GPA of 2.8 or higher.
- Retention requirements – cumulative 3.0 GPA by academic year; first-time pass of USMLE Step 1 exam.
Selected by the scholarship committee and awarded to a select group of applicants who have demonstrated high academic achievements in GPA.
- Award will reduce tuition by $2,500 each term of the ten-term MD program.
- To be eligible, accepted students must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Retention requirements – cumulative 3.0 GPA by academic year; first-time pass of USMLE Step 1 exam.
Selected by the scholarship committee and awarded to a select group of applicants who have demonstrated high academic achievements in GPA.
- Award will reduce tuition by $3,500 each term of the ten-term MD program.
- To be eligible, accepted students must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or higher.
- Retention requirements – cumulative 3.0 GPA by academic year; first-time pass of USMLE Step 1 exam.
All students who are awarded the Physician’s, Dean’s, or President’s Scholarship and who have a GPA of 3.2 or higher may be invited to compete for an additional merit scholarship level, the Chairman’s Scholarship, elevating their current scholarship to an award level of $50,000. One award will be made per academic year.
- Applicants will complete a written response to a topic determined by the Chairman. The scholarship committee will select the award recipient.
- Award will reduce tuition by $5,000 each term of the ten-term MD program.
- Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and pass the USMLE Step 1 exam on the first attempt.
The Vincentian Scholarship is awarded to an eligible student entering the MD program from St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Services Commission will receive applications, select finalists, and choose the award recipient.
Canadian & International Scholarships
This scholarship is designed to support students from Canada and Asian countries with significantly unfavorable currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar. U.S. dual citizens are not eligible for the CAEAS. This scholarship also recognizes students who have demonstrated strong academic preparation for medical school. This scholarship is available for new MD1 students starting September 2025 and moving forward.
Scholarship Amounts:
- $3,000 per basic science term (for up to 5 terms)
- $1,500 per clinical term (for up to 5 terms)
Eligibility & Conditions:
Eligibility requires a minimum grade of B or higher in each term. Remediation courses or terms are not eligible for scholarship funding. However, students who remediate and return to satisfactory academic standing will have the scholarship reinstated for subsequent terms.
Important Notes:
Scholarship Combinations: Students with the CAEAS or EAS may combine their scholarship with the Trinity Award for Excellence and applicable grants.
Vincentian scholarships cannot be combined with the Excellence in Action scholarships. However, Vincentian scholarship recipients may still qualify for the Trinity Award for Excellence and certain partial grants.
Premed Pathway Students: All students matriculating into the MD program from our Premedical program who hold Canadian or Asian citizenship will be automatically considered for the CAEAS, provided they meet eligibility criteria.
For full details and to confirm eligibility, please contact the Admissions Office.
Students with a GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply for this scholarship. ($2500.00 per term for 10 terms of study)
Students with a GPA of 3.2 are eligible to apply for this scholarship. ($3500.00 per term for 10 terms of study)
Students with a GPA of 3.4 are eligible to apply for this scholarship. ($4500.00 per term for 10 terms of study)
Grants
Selected by the Office of Admissions and awarded to qualified applicants who have demonstrated leadership in community service at home or abroad.
Selected by the Office of Admissions and awarded to qualified applicants who have a prior background in a health care profession (nurse, EMT, paramedic, physician assistant, or scribe).
Applicants are nominated by the Office of Admissions and selected by the Office of Student Services. This grant is awarded to select qualified U.S. and Canadian service members who have served their country in the military. Recipients must provide official documentation demonstrating proof of service.
Eligibility based on citizenship of a CARICOM nation. Applicable to the MD program only.
A grant of $2,500 per term for the ten-term MD program will be awarded to students who have proof of citizenship of a CARICOM nation.
