Which US medical schools can give me a full-tuition scholarship for an MD?
NYU Grossman School of Medicine gives a full-tuition scholarship to all enrolled MD students, and Perelman School of Medicine awards about 35 full-tuition MD scholarships each year. Yale, Duke and Stanford offer need-based aid, with Yale covering up to 100% of calculated financial need.
The clearest full-tuition option is NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where every enrolled MD student receives a full-tuition scholarship. Perelman School of Medicine also awards about 35 full-tuition MD scholarships each year, and other top schools focus on need-based aid.
Full-tuition and need-based awards by school
| School | Award type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Grossman School of Medicine | Scholarship for MD students | Full tuition for all enrolled MD students |
| Perelman School of Medicine | Scholarly awards plus need-based aid | About 35 full-tuition MD scholarships each year |
| Yale School of Medicine | Need-based, open to international students | Up to 100% of your calculated financial need |
| Duke University School of Medicine | Need-based grants for eligible international MD students | Depends on need, applicant numbers and available funding |
| Stanford School of Medicine | Need-based grants and loans after an offer | Eligible students can get need-based grants and other support |
How to apply for aid
- At Perelman, need-based aid needs a separate financial aid application from your admission application.
- At Stanford, international MD students can apply for need-based grants and loans once they hold an offer.
- Check eligibility rules, international student rules and deadlines with each school before you apply.
My Advice
Do not assume aid is automatic at every school. Shortlist two or three schools, read their financial aid pages for international applicants, and keep a backup funding plan in case grant amounts come in lower than you hoped.
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