University of Minnesota Medical School Twin Cities / St. Cloud

Medical Student Scholarship Application
2026-2027 School Year


The University of Minnesota Medical School awards scholarships based on financial need. Some scholarships have specific criteria that recipients must meet, in addition to financial need, in accordance with specific preferences outlined by the donors. This application and the following questions are designed to help the Medical School Scholarship and Awards Committee make selections in such instances.

If you wish to be considered for need-based scholarships awarded by the Medical School Scholarship Committee during the 2026-2027 school year, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Also, this online Medical Student Scholarship Application MUST be completed and submitted to the Twin Cities Medical School Financial Aid Office by March 1, 2026. This deadline is waived for new matriculants accepted on or after March 1, 2026.

By completing this scholarship application, I give permission to the University of Minnesota Medical School Scholarship and Awards Committee to review my academic and financial records that are on file in my name in order to determine scholarship eligibility.

You will be considered for any/all need-based institutional (University of Minnesota Foundation, Medical School, Financial Aid Office) scholarships available to medical students.

Please answer: Yes/No to agree to the above terms/conditions. *
Note: This application will be submitted using the system time-stamp.


Sunday, February 15, 2026 1:42 PM

Some of the Medical School need-based scholarships also have criteria aimed at specific specialties. If any of the following Intended Specialties are ones you are likely to pursue, please indicate these by choosing up to 3. If you do not choose any, or your planned specialty is not listed, you will be considered for scholarships with more general criteria associated with them.

Please BRIEFLY list your academic accomplishments and any curricular or extracurricular activities in which you participate(d) related to your medical education or your pursuit of it.

Please BRIEFLY list any volunteer experience you have or have had related to your medical education or your pursuit of it.

Check if you have special circumstances you think the Committee should consider (e.g., child care expenses, helping family, court-ordered support payments, exceptional medical expenses).
If you feel you are eligible and wish to be considered for the following scholarships with certain special criteria, please check to opt in. If none of these are applicable, you will be considered for need-based scholarships with more general criteria.
Check if you are a member of Advocates for Better Health (formerly known as Twin Cities Medical Society) who is active in student government.
Check if you have an interest in pursuing Public Health.
Check if you currently serve or have served within the past year on the Medical School Student Council or if you hold (held) other Medical School leadership roles.
Check if you have an interest in practicing medicine in a rural area.
Check if you have an interest in supporting medically-underserved communities.
Check if you have an interest in serving urban underserved communities and are (or have been) involved with the Student National Medical Association (SNMA).
Check if you are an Eagle Scout.
Check if you graduated from a Catholic college or university.
Check if you are interested in Health Informatics.
Check if you are interested in an academic career as a physician scientist.
Check if you currently participate or have previously participated in a MetroPAP Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship and/or currently volunteer or previously volunteered at the Phillips Neighborhood Clinic.
Check if you have an interest in pursuing general Internal Medicine in an outpatient setting.
Continuing students only:
Check if you are considering applying to the Flexible MD program for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Note: This does not automatically disqualify you from Medical School scholarships, but you must be enrolled in medical school coursework to be a recipient of the Medical School need-based institutional scholarship funds.