Scholarships
When you're accepted to the Wayne State University School of Medicine, it's because we believe you belong here. We see in you the traits we're looking for in both a student and a physician, and we're committed to helping you reach your goals.
Our scholarships are a tangible example of this commitment, an investment in you and your future.
Board of Governors M.D. Scholarship
The Board of Governors (BOG) M.D. Scholarship is awarded to entering first-year and second-year medical students who demonstrate financial need based on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information and who complete 50 credit hours meeting satisfactory academic progress standards. The amount of the BOG M.D. Scholarship is based on the aggregate total Federal Direct Subsidized Loan that you borrowed at the undergraduate level, if any, and the percentage used of the 600% lifetime Federal Pell Grant eligibility limit.
| Federal Direct Subsidized loan undergraduate aggregate total | Percentage used of Federal Pell Grant 600% lifetime eligibility | 2020-21 Board of Governors M.D. need-based scholarship amount |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | Less than 100% | $2,000 |
| $10,001 to $23,000 | Less than 100% | $5,000 |
| N/A | 100% to 150% | $10,000 |
| N/A | 150.1% to 200% | $12,000 |
| N/A | 200.1% to 300% | $14,000 |
| N/A | 300.1% to 600% | $18,000 |
The Federal Direct Subsidized Loan aggregate total borrowed at the undergraduate level and the percentage used of the Federal Pell Grant 600% eligibility limit can be viewed at studentaid.gov.
School of Medicine scholarships
Medical students who wish to be considered for Wayne State University School of Medicine private scholarships must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of information submitted on their FAFSA, their academic record, their citizenship status, and other criteria stated in the scholarships listed on this site. Information that first-year students submitted at the time of application to the WSU School of Medicine also will be considered.
Scholarships eligibility criteria
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- File a FAFSA
- Be admitted and enrolled at the WSU School of Medicine (not on a Leave of Absence)
- Fulfill other requirements as specified by individual scholarship provisions (e.g., place academically in the upper half of the class, participate in volunteer activities, etc.)
Scholarships from private funds are made possible by the generosity of alumni, friends and other donors to the Wayne State University School of Medicine.