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Harvard Medical School Scholarships. Financial need is the only criterion used to determine the amount of HMS scholarship a student receives. This program is funded from endowed funds, current fundraising, and unrestricted income. For a full-need student, the HMS scholarship funding covers both tuition and mandatory fees.
External scholarships are a great way to help students subsidize their Harvard Medical School education because they can help minimize educational loan debt. Our external funding resource guides provide information on these opportunities offered by outside organizations and agencies.
Educational Scholarship works with faculty interested in pursuing scholarly activities related to medical education. As MD curriculum continues to evolve, many of our course and clerkship directors, as well as general teaching faculty are pursuing ideas to improve some aspect of student education.
Harvard Medical School has one of the most generous MD financial aid programs in the country, maintaining an average graduating debt at approximately half the national average for private medical schools and well below the national average for state schools.
Financial Aid for Master’s Students. The Financial Aid Office at Harvard Medical School is committed to providing you with the information you need to make informed decisions about financing your Harvard Medical School education.
Scholarships. Average Debt. On Graduation. The average graduating debt* incurred by MD students in 2023 at HMS was $103,519, compared to the national average of $183,784 at public medical schools, and $189,469 at private medical schools.
Financial aid is awarded on an annual basis. Each year, students are required to complete the financial aid application process anew. Application materials are provided electronically to admitted students and to all waitlisted admissions candidates. Returning students receive instructions via email.
Medical education is a demanding experience everywhere, but it helps to be at a school that supports you to be academically successful, cares about your well-being, and allows you to form amazing bonds with the faculty.
Harvard Medical School's master’s programs accept TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, IELTS Academic and Duolingo English Test. Please note, English language proficiency tests are only valid for two years after the test date.
In year four, students apply to both the HMS Financial Aid Office and the HSPH Financial Aid Office for financial aid. Institutional scholarship eligibility in year four is based upon HMS financial aid policy guidelines; however, awarding will be processed through the HSPH Financial Aid Office.
