Scholarships

The Enrollment Agreement and the seat reservation deposit fee must have been completed on or before March 17, 2025. 

No application required.  Students will be identified by the admissions department based on the completion of the enrollment agreement and deposit fee available in the admissions file.  

• Students must present evidence of permanent residence in the BVI every academic year to maintain eligibility for the scholarship. Permanent residence must be evidenced by presenting the last two years of tax forms and/or a driver’s license with at least two years since its expedition.

• Students must comply with the Academic Satisfactory Progress of the program found in the Academic Catalog.  Students who fail courses and enter a probation status will lose eligibility for the scholarship. Interruptions to the scholarship due to failure to comply with SAP will result in permanent ineligibility. 

No application needed.  The admissions office will determine eligibility based on the information provided in the admissions application process. The scholarship will be applied on a first-come, first-served basis. 

• Scholarship will cover the full cost of tuition and fees.  
• Four-year scholarship dependent on Satisfactory Academic Progress 

• Students must present evidence of permanent residence in Puerto Rico, Missouri, or the Caribbean for at least two years before the start date to qualify as a resident. Tax forms or a driver’s license with two years or more in the issued date are required as evidence to certify eligibility for the scholarship.  

• Students must comply with the Academic Satisfactory Progress of the program.  Students who failed courses and enter a probation status will lose eligibility for the scholarship. Interruptions to the scholarship due to failure to comply with SAP will result in permanent ineligibility.

• No application needed. Students will be identified as potential recipients by the admissions department and invited to present evidence for eligibility based on the information provided in the admissions application process

• The scholarship is a maximum of $12,000 per year for a total of 4 years, dependent on Satisfactory Academic Progress.

• This scholarship can be combined with the Early Enrollment Scholarship and the Tiber Health Alumni Scholarship, as long as the applicant complies with the requirements.  

• In the case of a combination of scholarships, the resident scholarship will be applied last and based on the remaining balance after the application of any additional scholarship.  

• Being an alumnus from the MSMS program at PHSU or Tiber Health Partner Schools. 

• Graduated from the MSMS three years or less before the start date of the MD Program in PHSU-BVI.  

• Recipients must comply with the Academic Satisfactory Progress of the program.  Students who failed courses and enter a probation status will lose eligibility for the scholarship. Interruptions to the scholarship due to failure to comply with SAP will result in permanent ineligibility. 

• No application required. Students will be identified as recipients by the admissions department based on the information provided in the admissions application process. 

• The scholarship is a maximum of $10,000 per year for a total of 4 years for resident students and $12,000 for non-residents, dependent on Satisfactory Academic Progress.  The scholarship will be applied in equal sums on a semester basis.

• This scholarship can be combined with the Early Enrollment Scholarship and the Puerto Rico, Missouri, and Caribbean Resident Scholarship, as long as the applicant complies with the requirements. 

1. Financial Need Verification: 

• The need-based assessment is done after all other forms of scholarships, grants, and funding have been applied.  

• Applicants must demonstrate financial need by providing documentation of their current financial resources and expenses related to their education. 

• Examples include partial approval of the COA by financial institutions like Sallie Mae, evidence of personal funds insufficient to cover all educational and living expenses, or similar financial challenges. 

1. External Financial Resource Application: 

• Applicants must have applied for external financial resources, such as loans, scholarships, or sponsorships, to cover their educational costs, before applying for the scholarship. 

• Documentation of applications and outcomes (partial approval, insufficient funds, etc.) must be submitted along with the scholarship application. 

1. Non-Resident Status and Private Funds: 

• Preference may be given to non-resident students who rely solely on private funds to finance their education and living expenses. 

1. Academic Performance: 

• Applicants must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the MD program's academic policies. 

1. The student must submit the application, including supporting documents:  

• Completed scholarship application form. 

• Financial documentation showing current resources and expenses. 

• Copies of external financial aid application outcomes. 

1. Essay or Statement: 

• A personal statement outlining the applicant's financial situation, challenges faced, and how the scholarship would impact their ability to pursue medical education. 

1. Review and Decision: 

• The Financial Services Director will review applications based on financial need, compliance with external resource applications, and academic merit. 

• Finalists may be invited for an interview or additional documentation as required. 

• The scholarship amount will vary based on individual financial need and available funds. 

• Recipients may be eligible for renewal based on continued financial need and academic performance. Renewal will be yearly.