Financial Assistance — Avalon University School of Medicine
Scholarships &
Grants
While Avalon offers one of the most affordable tuition rates among accredited Caribbean medical schools, we understand financing a medical education takes real support. Here's every opportunity available — for new and currently enrolled students.
Up to $50,000 MCAT Scholarship
Up to $20,000 Basic Science Scholarship
25% Tuition Referral Rewards
Grants for All Enrollment Stages
Open to All Enrolled Students
Grants
Available to newly accepted and currently enrolled students in the Premedical, Preclinical Sciences, and Clinical Sciences programs. Submit a written statement of 500–700 words to the bursar's office. Students may apply for only one grant at a time.
Avalon Grant
Describe something exceptional that you accomplished in your life and how that can be used in your future medical career.
Hardship Grant
Explain your current financial hardships and why you are seeking this grant.
Above and Beyond Grant
Tell us of a time where you went above and beyond and what you learned from the experience.
Effective 08/04/25 · Merit-Based · Limited Seats per Semester
MCAT Scholarship
Available to newly accepted students entering the 4-Year MD Program, including eligible transfer students. Awarded to a limited number of students each semester — recognising strong academic potential as demonstrated by MCAT performance. MCAT must be taken within the last 3 years.
510+
MCAT Score
$50,000
$5,000 per semester
over 10 semesters (MD1 entry)
over 10 semesters (MD1 entry)
500–509
MCAT Score
$25,000
$2,500 per semester
over 10 semesters (MD1 entry)
over 10 semesters (MD1 entry)
494–499
MCAT Score
$15,000
$1,500 per semester
over 10 semesters (MD1 entry)
over 10 semesters (MD1 entry)
Eligibility Guidelines
Open to newly accepted students entering MD1 as well as transfer students. Scholarships will be pro-rated based on entry level — contact bursar@avalonu.org for pro-rated amounts.
Students must maintain Good Academic Standing throughout the MD Program to continue receiving the scholarship.
A student placed on academic probation — due to failure of any course in a given semester — will no longer be considered in Good Academic Standing and may forfeit future scholarship disbursements.
Important — Combined Scholarship Rule: Students eligible for both the Preclinical Science Scholarship and the MCAT Scholarship may only receive one. The scholarship with the higher amount will be granted.
4-Year MD Program · MD1–MD4 · Transfer Students Welcome
Basic Science (Preclinical) Scholarships
Available to newly accepted students beginning the first semester of the 4-Year MD Program and to transfer students entering the Preclinical Science phase (MD1–MD4). Students completing Avalon's Bachelor of Science program in Curaçao are also eligible. GPA is assessed cumulatively from college/university and prior medical school (for transfers).
Chancellor's Scholarship
GPA 3.70 or better
$20,000
$2,000 per semester · 10 semesters
President's Scholarship
GPA 3.45 – 3.69
$15,000
$1,500 per semester · 10 semesters
Dean's Scholarship
GPA 3.20 – 3.44
$10,000
$1,000 per semester · 10 semesters
Guidelines
Cumulative GPA from college/university and/or medical schools (for transfer applicants) determines eligibility and is awarded by the Admissions Committee upon acceptance.
Transfer students entering Preclinical Sciences (MD1–MD4) are eligible. The scholarship amount will be prorated based on the "per semester" value for the entering semester and continues for up to ten semesters.
Students must maintain the GPA requirement to continue receiving the award. If GPA drops, the student becomes eligible for the next lower scholarship tier.
Newly Accepted · Premedical Program Enrollees
Premedical Program Scholarships
Available to newly accepted students enrolling in or transferring into the Premedical Program. Students receiving advanced standing are eligible — scholarship amounts are prorated from the entry semester through the remaining duration of the Premedical program.
Chancellor's Premedical Scholarship
GPA 3.70 or better
$7,000
$1,750 per semester · 4 semesters
President's Premedical Scholarship
GPA 3.45 – 3.69
$6,000
$1,500 per semester · 4 semesters
Dean's Premedical Scholarship
GPA 3.20 – 3.44
$4,000
$1,000 per semester · 4 semesters
Guidelines
Students must maintain the GPA requirement to continue receiving the award. If GPA drops, eligibility shifts to the next lower tier.
Newly accepted students receiving advanced standing are eligible. The scholarship amount will be prorated based on the "per semester" value beginning with the entry semester through the remaining duration of the Premedical program.
BS Program Enrollees · 6 Semesters · Pathway to MD
Bachelor of Science Scholarships
Available to newly accepted students enrolling in or transferring into the BS Program. Students who successfully complete the BS program are also eligible for the Preclinical Science Scholarship — see those eligibility requirements for details.
Chancellor's BS
GPA 3.70+
$12,000
$2,000 / semester · 6 sem
President's BS
GPA 3.45 – 3.69
$9,000
$1,500 / semester · 6 sem
Dean's BS
GPA 3.15 – 3.44
$6,000
$1,000 / semester · 6 sem
Director's BS
GPA 3.00 – 3.14
$4,500
$750 / semester · 6 sem
Guidelines
Students must maintain the GPA requirement to continue receiving the award. If GPA drops, eligibility shifts to the next lower scholarship tier.
Students receiving advanced standing are eligible — scholarship is prorated from the entry semester through the remaining duration of the BS program.
Students who successfully complete the BS program become eligible to receive the Preclinical Science Scholarship. See the Preclinical section for eligibility requirements.
Local Residents · Sedula Card Required
Curaçao Scholarship
For students residing in Curaçao who hold a sedula card — the official identification card for residents of the Caribbean Netherlands. Applies to all semesters of the Premedical Program, the Bachelor of Science Program, and the Preclinical Science portion of the MD Program (MD1–MD5).
How it works
Pay in Caribbean Guilders (XCG)
The tuition amount charged in US dollars is instead paid in Caribbean Guilders (XCG) at the same numeric value — effectively a significant local currency discount.
Example: The Premedical Program costs $6,195 USD per semester. With this scholarship, you pay 6,195 XCG instead — a substantial saving given the exchange rate.
Example: The Premedical Program costs $6,195 USD per semester. With this scholarship, you pay 6,195 XCG instead — a substantial saving given the exchange rate.
USD → XCG
Same number,
local currency
local currency
One-Time Award · USMLE Step 1 First Attempt
Clinical Science Grant
Reward for academic excellence at a critical milestone in your MD journey.
USMLE Step 1 — First Attempt Pass Grant
Students who pass the USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt receive a one-time scholarship award. To qualify, the exam must be taken and successfully passed while actively enrolled at Avalon University School of Medicine.
$750
Enhanced Referral Program
Refer a Future Doctor.
Earn Real Rewards.
Earn Real Rewards.
Know someone interested in pursuing their MD? Help them start their journey — and get rewarded when they enroll.
25%
Tuition discount
per referral
per referral
Current Students
Earn Tuition Discounts
Earn 25% off your next semester's tuition for each student you refer. That's up to $3,307.50 per referral!
Your referral receives a $500 tuition credit for their first semester — a win for both of you.
Alumni
Earn Cash Bonuses
Receive a cash referral bonus equivalent to 25% of the referred student's semester tuition as a thank-you for supporting Avalon.
Your referral still receives a $500 tuition credit to help them begin their journey.
Program Guidelines — Students & Alumni
Referrals must be submitted before your referral's application or interview, and your name must appear on their application.
Referral rewards (tuition discount or cash bonus) are processed after your referral begins classes and tuition payment is complete.
