Scholarship and Grant Opportunities

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.

• Faculty Scholarship - $20,000. Based on academic credentials and approval of the Scholarship Committee.
• The Dean's Scholarship - $65,000. GPA of 3.00 – 3.49 or a MCAT score of 488 – 504.
• President's Scholarship - $80,000. GPA of 3.50 – 3.69 or a MCAT score of 505 – 509.
• Future Physician Scholarship - $105,000. GPA of 3.70+ or a MCAT score of 510+.

Consideration: 
All U.S. students accepted to the School that meets the “Academic Criteria” outlined above will be eligible for consideration for the scholarship. The Scholarship Committee will review each eligible candidate to determine the Award Amount.

Process:
Scholarships are reviewed only for the term in which a candidate applies. Initial screening and calculation of a GPA will occur upon submission of all transcripts to the School. Candidates that qualify will be awarded upon acceptance. Accepted candidates may make an email request for further award consideration to the Scholarship Committee at scholarship@saba.edu. If a candidate defers to a different starting term, he/she will be reconsidered, but there is no guarantee the award amount will remain the same.

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 be notified of awards by the Admissions Department. Candidates must confirm their intent to accept an award within three business days of receiving an award notification. Scholarship Awards will only be disbursed as a credit against tuition.

*Effective for students matriculating during or after January 2024.

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.

• Faculty Scholarship - $20,000. Based on academic credentials and approval of the Scholarship Committee.
• The Dean's Scholarship - $65,000. GPA of 3.00 – 3.49 or a MCAT score of 488 – 504.
• President's Scholarship - $80,000. GPA of 3.50 – 3.69 or a MCAT score of 505 – 509.
• Future Physician Scholarship - $105,000. GPA of 3.70+ or a MCAT score of 510+.

Consideration:
All Canadian students accepted to the School that meets the “Academic Criteria” outlined above will be eligible for consideration for the scholarship. The Scholarship Committee will review each eligible candidate to determine the Award Amount.

Process:
Scholarships are reviewed only for the term in which a candidate applies. Initial screening and calculation of a GPA will occur upon submission of all transcripts to the School. Candidates that qualify will be awarded upon acceptance. Accepted candidates may make an email request for further award consideration to the Scholarship Committee at scholarship@saba.edu. If a candidate defers to a different starting term, he/she will be reconsidered, but there is no guarantee the award amount will remain the same.

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 be notified of awards by the Admissions Department. Candidates must confirm their intent to accept an award within three business days of receiving an award notification. Scholarship Awards will only be disbursed as a credit against tuition.

*Canadian Citizen Grant could be paired with Merit scholarship
**Effective for students matriculating during or after January 2024.

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.