Grants and Scholarships

Are scholarships and grants available for medical school applicants?

I am an employed chemical engineering graduate, but have long considered going into medicine. How would I support myself for the 4+ years before I'd be paid for my medical degree? I have very good credentials and would love to get a scholarship or full-ride at a good medical school.

Public Comments

1. Don't hold your breath waiting on a free-ride to a good school unless you are truly spectacular. All the students who make it to med school have good credentials and have set themselves apart from the masses in some way and they are not getting free rides. Financial aid is available. Some scholarships and grants, mostly loans though. I don't know a single physician who received a free ride or anything close to it from an American med school. And I know hundreds of doctors.
2. You can go to www.fastweb.com and make an account. This site helps you to find scholarships and interns for the career path you choose.