Goal

To promote a culture and image of academic excellence and encourage enrollment of outstanding students who will promote and enhance the eminence of the Gilbert & Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine.

Selection

Scholarships are awarded to academically-outstanding incoming students applying for early admission. Based on the ranking of applicants, selection is made by a committee including the members of the Medical School Admission Committee and the director of Financial Aid & Scholarships Office.

The School shall advertise and integrate the availability of Merit Scholarships into its application process.

Renewal & Redistribution of Scholarships

Annual renewal of the scholarships is contingent upon the recipient meeting the following two conditions:

• Maintaining the position in rank in the Final Cumulative Academic Year Grade.
• Complying with the Medical Student Code of Conduct

If a scholarship recipient does not qualify for scholarship renewal, the Selecting Committee meets to assess and make appropriate decisions.