Graduate School Scholarship: Medicine
Dream bigger toward your career in medicine with a medical school scholarship, exclusively for QuestBridge Scholars and Alumni.
Supporting journeys to a career in medicine
Through the Graduate School Scholarship in Medicine, QuestBridge Scholars and Alumni can apply for a four-year scholarship that funds up to the full cost of tuition at our medical school partners.
We believe that the high cost of medical school should not be a barrier for aspiring physicians from low-income backgrounds — especially for QuestBridge Alumni who have already demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, resilience, and leadership despite facing financial challenges. Graduating from the nation’s top colleges and universities and hailing from across the country, QuestBridge Alumni bring strong academic foundations, rigor, and important perspectives to their careers. This scholarship is designed to remove financial obstacles for these bright and driven students, empowering them to pursue their passion for medicine, make a meaningful impact on the health of their communities, and build professional networks to help them thrive in a career they love.
The 2026 Graduate School Scholarship in Medicine Supplement is open from June 1 - July 1. If you have questions, email us at [email protected].
Meet our medical school partners
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You are eligible for the Graduate School Scholarship in Medicine if you:
- Are a QuestBridge Alum (a National College Match Finalist who graduated from a QuestBridge college partner); or a current QuestBridge Scholar
- Are applying to medical school during the summer of 2026 for enrollment in 2027
- Have a strong academic profile
- Have taken the MCAT within five years of your medical school application
- Meet the course prerequisites and technical standards of our medical school partner
How to apply
Applying to the Graduate School Scholarship in Medicine complements the AMCAS® application process. The QuestBridge Medical School Supplement will be available through our website from June 1 - July 1.
Applicants will be considered for scholarships at our medical school partners that cover up to full-tuition. Applicants who graduated with a degree in any major are eligible to apply as long as they meet all course prerequisites and satisfy the technical standards.
Applying for the Graduate School Scholarship in Medicine with QuestBridge is a streamlined process that takes place over the spring and summer. Here's an overview of the process:
Have you taken the MCAT?
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have taken the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) and submitted their scores as part of the AMCAS® application. Explore free MCAT support through the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
Prepare your AMCAS® application
Begin by completing your AMCAS® (American Medical College Application Service® ) application, which opens in May. Include Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and/or Tufts University School of Medicine as your selected schools. Submit your AMCAS® application by July 1, 2026, for priority review.
Complete the QuestBridge Medical School Supplement
Between June 1 and July 1, complete the QuestBridge Medical School Supplement.
QuestBridge will forward your Medical School Supplement to the medical school partners you select, confirming your status as a QuestBridge Scholar to be considered for the scholarship.
Submit your Secondary Application(s)
After completing the QuestBridge Medical School Supplement, submit the Secondary Application(s) for the medical school partners you selected by September 1, 2026, for priority review. All letters of recommendation, final MCAT score, and transcript verification must be complete as well.
Receive admission and scholarship decisions
The medical school partners will review your admission application and QuestBridge Medical School Supplement and notify you directly about admission and scholarship decisions according to their published timeline.
Timeline for the Graduate School Scholarship in Medicine
| What | Deadlines | Who |
| Complete the AMCAS® application | Priority deadline: July 1, 2026 | Applicants |
| QuestBridge Medical School Supplement period | June 1 - July 1, 2026 | Applicants |
| QuestBridge Medical School Supplement deadline | July 1, 2026 | Applicants |
| QuestBridge sends your information to the medical school partners you selected | July 2026 | QuestBridge |
| Submit the Secondary Application(s) to the medical school partner(s) you selected | Priority deadline: September 1, 2026 | Applicants |
| Interview invitations | Rolling basis from September onwards | Medical school partners |
| Admission decisions | Rolling basis from November onwards | Medical school partners |
| Scholarship and financial aid decisions | Spring 2027 | Medical school partners |
Remember that medicine needs your unique perspective and voice. You will heal so many people not only by the knowledge and skills you learn along the way but by virtue of your compassionate and authentic presence.
This opportunity provides scholarship funding to our medical school partners, exclusively for QuestBridge Alumni. It supports outstanding students from low-income backgrounds who are admitted to medical school. Scholarship decisions are made by and funded by the medical school partners. Scholarship amounts range from half to full-tuition.
You are eligible for the Graduate School Scholarship in Medicine if you meet the following criteria:
- Are a QuestBridge Alum (a National College Match Finalist who graduated from a QuestBridge college partner); or a current QuestBridge Scholar
- Are applying to medical school during the summer of 2026 for enrollment in 2027
- Have a strong academic profile
- Have taken the MCAT within five years of your medical school application
- Meet the course prerequisites and technical standards of our medical school partners
QuestBridge Alumni who are applying to medical school in the upcoming cycle are eligible to apply. Applicants should have completed the required coursework, testing, and clinical experiences expected of medical school candidates. Additionally, applicants must have taken the MCAT within five years of their application.
This opportunity provide scholarship funding ranging from half-tuition to full-tuition. Students should submit all financial aid forms to our medical school partners to receive the most comprehensive financial aid offer.
After submitting the QuestBridge Medical School Supplement and your Secondary Application(s), you will be notified directly from the schools according to their regular admissions processing timelines.
Yes! Join the Healthcare Professional Group for QuestBridge Scholars and Alumni in the QB Hub.
Check out these resources to help you on your medical school journey:
AAMC Fee Assistance Program | Financial assistance for the MCAT
Healthcare Professional Group | Scholars and Alumni in the QB Hub
Is Medical School Right For You? | QB Alumni panel video
Exploring Graduate School: Medicine and Health Care | QB Alumni panel video