Financial Resources

Scholarships and Grants

BEAM Scholarship – UT Health San Antonio
Award: $2,000 for travel and board expenses
Website: BEAM Scholarship Info
The Bridging Excellence and Affirming Medicine (BEAM) Scholarship is offered by UT Health San Antonio’s Long School of Medicine to support visiting students from underrepresented backgrounds. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help cover travel and housing expenses during a clinical rotation at UT Health. The program aims to promote diversity in medicine while supporting students who are exploring residency opportunities at the institution.

CMMP National Medical Student Grant
Award: Financial support for medical students on away rotations
Website: CMMP National Medical Student Grant Info
The Council of Medical and Medical Professionals (CMMP) offers a national grant for medical students to help reduce the financial burden of away rotations. This grant can be used to cover costs such as travel, lodging, and other rotation-related expenses. CMMP is particularly committed to advancing equity in medical education, and the grant is open to students nationwide. Applicants are encouraged to apply early due to the competitive nature of the selection process.

Yale Visiting Student Diversity Scholarship
Award: Scholarship funding for away rotations at Yale School of Medicine
Website: Yale Diversity Scholarship Info
Yale School of Medicine is offering a Visiting Student Diversity Scholarship to support underrepresented medical students who wish to complete a rotation at Yale. This scholarship is aimed at creating a more diverse and inclusive medical community, and it helps cover the substantial costs associated with travel and housing. Yale also offers a robust clinical environment and exposure to leading research and mentorship opportunities.

Pre-Medical Support

AAMC Fee Assistance Program
Award: Financial assistance for MCAT prep, medical school applications, and exam fees
Website: AAMC Fee Assistance Program Info
The AAMC Fee Assistance Program provides significant financial support to aspiring medical students from low-income households. Approved applicants receive reduced MCAT registration fees, free access to official AAMC prep materials, a two-year subscription to the MSAR® database, and fee waivers for up to 20 AMCAS medical school applications. It also includes discounts on the AAMC PREview® exam and ERAS® residency applications. This program is an essential resource for students looking to reduce the financial burden of applying to medical school and is available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who meet income eligibility criteria.