Saba is proud of its longstanding commitment to educating U.S. students to return home as prominent practitioners in the U.S. medical community and as ambassadors of the Institution. Saba also recognizes that medical school education is a significant economic undertaking. As such, Saba has established the U.S. Academic Scholarship. This will assist applicants in financing their education. We look forward to reviewing the candidates.
Candidates*:
Citizens, dual citizens, or permanent residents of the United States.
Academic Criteria:
Candidates will be reviewed based on a combination of several criteria that have been submitted with their application. This includes MCAT, undergraduate GPA, work history, and recommendations.
Award Amount:
Based upon academic metrics outlined in the grid below, an accepted student will be awarded the U.S. Academic Scholarship in an amount reflective of their undergraduate academic/MCAT performance. Scholarships are distributed in a manner and over a timeframe determined by the Scholarship Committee. Amounts are applied against tuition only.
In recognition of your academic achievements, the school is offering the new Saba Scholars Grant which can be awarded in addition to academic merit scholarships, or other awards or grants, for new students, assisting in covering up to the full tuition for the first semester.
New students may be eligible for the Saba Scholars Grant, which can be awarded in addition to academic merit scholarships, and other awards or grants.
Canadian students have long been a vibrant and important part of Saba’s academic community. Saba also recognizes that medical school education is a significant economic undertaking. With this in mind, Saba has established two scholarships to assist qualified applicants in financing their education – the Canadian Citizen Grant* and the Canadian Merit Scholarship. All applicants will be considered for both scholarships. Saba is proud of its long history of educating Canadian students, and the important role they play in the school community, as well as in the Canadian medical community as graduates. We look forward to reviewing the scholarship submission.
Canadian Citizens Grant
Candidates**:
All citizens or permanent residents of Canada that have been accepted into Saba. Dual citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. do not qualify for this grant.
Criteria:
Candidates must provide the pre-requisite requirements for admission. This includes undergraduate/graduate transcripts, work history, and recommendations.
Award Amount:
$45,000 is generally disbursed over ten semesters depending upon award criteria and directed against tuition only.
Consideration:
Automatically reviewed by Scholarship Committee.
Ongoing Eligibility:
After matriculation, a student must remain in good academic standing and progress in a timely manner (no remediation) toward completion of the Basic Sciences.
Awards:
Candidates will be notified by the Admissions Department of the Committee’s decision. Candidates will have three days to accept the award by replying to scholarship@saba.edu. Scholarship Awards will only be disbursed as a credit against tuition.
Canadian Merit Scholarship:
Candidates**:
Citizens or permanent residents of Canada that have been accepted into Saba.
Academic Criteria:
Candidates will be reviewed based on a combination of several criteria that have been submitted with their application. This includes MCAT, undergraduate GPA, work history, and recommendations.
Award Amount:
Based upon academic metrics outlined in the grid below, an accepted student will be awarded the Merit Scholarship in the amount reflective of the undergraduate academic/MCAT performance. Scholarships are disbursed over ten semesters and directed against tuition only.
In recognition of your academic achievements, the school is offering the new Saba Scholars Grant which can be awarded in addition to academic merit scholarships, or other awards or grants, for new students, assisting in covering up to the full tuition for the first semester.
New students may be eligible for the Saba Scholars Grant, which can be awarded in addition to academic merit scholarships, and other awards or grants.
Candidates**:
Citizens, dual citizens or permanent residents of the United States and Canada.
Award Amount:
$20,000 upon acceptance into the program. The award is disbursed over ten semesters and directed against tuition only.
Ongoing Eligibility:
After matriculation, a student must remain in good academic standing and progress in a timely manner (no remediation) toward completion of the program.
Awards:
Candidates will have three business days to accept the award by notifying the Scholarship Committee at scholarship@saba.edu. Scholarship Awards will only be disbursed as a credit against tuition.
*Transfer Students – individuals who attended a MD program at another school.
**Effective for students matriculating during or after January 2024.