Our goal is to provide a quality education in a conducive and supportive environment to better prepare you for tomorrow. While Avalon has one of the more affordable tuition rates of all accredited medical schools in the Caribbean, we understand that it can be tough to finance a medical education. Below are various scholarship opportunities that are offered by Avalon which are applicable to newly enrolled students, as well as currently enrolled students.

Grants

Grants are available to newly accepted students as well as currently enrolled Avalon students in the Premedical program, Basic Sciences, and Clinical Sciences. To apply, students must submit a written statement of 500-700 words to the bursar’s office. Please note that 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.

Basic Science Scholarships

The Basic Science Scholarship is available to newly accepted students beginning the first semester of Avalon’s 4-Year MD Program. It is also offered to transfer students from other medical schools who are entering the Basic Science phase of the program (MD1 – MD4).

  • Additionally, students who complete Avalon’s Bachelor Of Science (BS) program in Curacao are eligible for this scholarship.
  • Please review the guidelines and eligibility requirements below.
  • Students may qualify for additional scholarships if they meet the overall GPA requirement for each semester. Please see the scholarship offered and the amount given below:

    • Chancellor’s Scholarship: 3.70 GPA or better can receive up to $20,000 ($2,000 per semester for ten semesters)
    • President’s Scholarship: : 3.45 – 3.69 GPA can receive up to $15,000 ($1,500 per semester for ten semesters)
    • Dean’s Scholarship: 3.20 – 3.44 GPA can receive up to $10,000 ($1,000 per semester for ten semesters)

Guidelines:

  • Cumulative GPA from college/university and/or medical schools (for transfer applicants) will determine eligibility and will be awarded by the Admissions Committee upon acceptance.
  • Students transferring from another medical school are eligible for this scholarship only if they are entering the Basic Sciences portion of the MD program (MD1 – MD4. The scholarship amount awarded will be prorated based on the “per semester” value and applied to entering basic science semester and will continue for up to ten semesters.
  • Students must maintain the overall GPA requirement to continue receiving the scholarship amount. If the GPA is not maintained, the student will be eligible to receive the next tier of scholarship as shown below.

MCAT Scholarships

(Effective 08/04/25)

Avalon University School of Medicine offers an MCAT Scholarship to newly accepted students entering the 4-Year MD Program, including eligible transfer students. This merit-based scholarship is awarded to a limited number of students each semester and is designed to recognize strong academic potential as demonstrated by MCAT performance.

Scholarship Tiers (MCAT must be taken within the last 3 years):

  • 510+ on MCAT (taken within 3 years)  – $50,000 total scholarship – Disbursed as $5,000 per semester over 10 semesters if accepted in MD1**

  • 500 – 509 on MCAT (taken within 3 years)  – $25,000 total scholarship – Disbursed as $2,500 per semester over 10 semesters if accepted in MD1**

  • 494 – 499 on MCAT (taken within 3 years) – $15,000 total scholarship – Disbursed as $1,500 per semester over 10 semesters if accepted in MD1**

** Contact bursar@avalonu.org for pro-rated scholarship amounts.

Eligibility Guidelines:

  • Open to newly accepted students entering MD1 as well as transfer students. (Scholarships will be pro-rated based on entry level)

  • Students must maintain Good Academic Standing throughout the MD Program to continue receiving the scholarship.

  • A student who is 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.

*Basic Science Scholarship and MCAT Scholarship – Students that are eligible to receive both of these scholarships can only receive one of the two scholarships, with the highest amount being granted.

Curacao Scholarship

Students residing in Curacao who hold a sedula card (the official identification card for residents of the Caribbean Netherlands) are eligible for this scholarship. It applies to all semesters of the Premedical Program, the Bachelor of Science Program, and the Basic Science portion of the MD Program (MD1 – MD5).
  • How the Curacao Scholarship works is that the tuition amount charged in U.S. dollars, would be paid in Antillean Guilders (ANG). So if you are in the premedical program with the cost per semester being $6,195 USD, you would pay 6,195 ANG.

Premedical Program Scholarship

The Premedical Program Scholarship is available to newly accepted students enrolling in or transferring into the Premedical Program. Please refer to the guidelines and eligibility criteria outlined below.
  • Chancellor’s Premedical Scholarship: 3.70 GPA or better will be awarded $7,000 ($1,750 per semester for four semesters)
  • President’s Premedical Scholarship: 3.45 – 3.69 GPA will be awarded $6,000 ($1,500 per semester for four semesters)
  • Dean’s Premedical Scholarship: 3.20 – 3.44 GPA will be awarded $4,000 ($1,000 per semester for four semesters)

Guidelines:

  • Students must maintain the overall GPA requirement to continue receiving the scholarship amount. If the GPA is not maintained, the student will be eligible to receive the next tier of scholarship.

  • Students who are newly accepted into the Premedical program and receive advanced standing are eligible for this scholarship.  The scholarship amount will be prorated based on the “per semester” value and applied beginning with the student’s entry semester, continuing through the remaining duration of the Premedical program.

Bachelor of Science Scholarships

The Bachelor of Science (BS) Scholarship is available to newly accepted students enrolling in or transferring into the BS Program. Please review the guidelines and eligibility requirements provided below:
  • Chancellor’s BS Scholarship: 3.70 GPA or better will be awarded $12,000 ($2,000 per semester for six semester)
  • President’s BS Scholarship: 3.45 – 3.69 GPA will be awarded $9,000 ($1,500 per semester for six semesters)
  • Dean’s BS Scholarship: 3.15 – 3.44 GPA will be awarded $6,000 ($1,000 per semester for six semesters)
  • Director’s BS Scholarship: 3.00 – 3.14 GPA will be awarded $4,500 ($750 per semester for six semesters)

Guidelines:

  • Students must maintain the overall GPA requirement to continue receiving the scholarship amount. If the GPA is not maintained, the student will be eligible to receive the next tier of scholarship.

  • Students who are newly accepted into the BS program and receive advanced standing are eligible for this scholarship.  The scholarship amount will be prorated based on the “per semester” value and applied beginning with the student’s entry semester, continuing through the remaining duration of hte BS program.

  • Students that successfully complete the BS program are eligible to receive the Basic Science scholarship. Please see the eligibility requirements under the Basic Science scholarship section for more information.

Clinical Science Grants

Students who pass the USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt are eligible to receive a one-time scholarship award of $750. To qualify, the exam must be taken and successfully passed while the student is actively enrolled at Avalon University School of Medicine.

Referral Credit Program

Refer a Future Doctor – Earn 25% Tuition Discounts or Cash Rewards!

We’re excited to introduce our Enhanced Referral Program—designed to reward both current students and alumni for helping grow the Avalon University School of Medicine community!
Do you know someone interested in pursuing their MD? Refer them to Avalon and get rewarded when they enroll!

It’s a Win-Win for You and Your Referral:

Current Students

  • Earn 25% off your next semester’s tuition for each student you refer.
  • Your referral also receives a $500 tuition credit for their first semester. (That’s up to $3,307.50 per referral!)

Alumni

  • Receive a cash referral bonus equivalent to 25% of the referred student’s semester tuition as a thank-you for supporting Avalon.
  • Your referral will still receive a $500 tuition credit to help them start their journey.

Program Guidelines (for 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.

Start sharing your Avalon experience and help future physicians begin their journey—while earning valuable rewards for yourself!