CityDoctors Scholarship
Scholarships up to full tuition! Recipients of the CARE Scholarships will be awarded partial, half, or full tuition while enrolled at St. George’s University each year.
Have you always wanted to give back to urban communities? Now is your chance…
St. George’s University is proudly partnered with NYC Health + Hospitals—the largest municipal healthcare system in the US—to help alleviate the doctor shortage in the Big Apple and is awarding partial-tuition scholarships to qualified1 students.
- The demand for physicians, especially in urban areas, is expected to increase as the current physician workforce ages and retires.
- The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) predicts a shortage of 46,000-90,000 physicians by 20252.
1) To be considered for scholarships you must be a permanent resident of New York City for the past five-years, have graduated from a New York City high school, college, or university, and be a full-time employee or have a parent or grandparent who is a full-time employee of either the City of New York or NYC Health + Hospitals.
2) Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand from 2013 to 2025.
Don’t let this opportunity to give back to the Big Apple pass you by…
Apply TodayParticipating Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
451 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203
718-245-3131
Visit WebsiteNYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island
2601 Ocean Parkway
Brooklyn, New York 11235
718-616-3000
Visit WebsiteNYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
79-01 Broadway
Elmhurst, New York 11373
718-334-4000
Visit WebsiteNYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull
760 Broadway
Brooklyn, New York 11206
718-963-8000
Visit WebsiteNYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan
1901 First Avenue
New York, New York 10029
212-423-6262
Visit WebsiteNYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln
234 East 149th Street
Bronx, New York 10451
718-579-5000
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Serve the people of NYC and become a doctor through CityDoctors Scholarship
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Eligibility for CityDoctors
In order to qualify for the scholarship, you must be a first-time incoming SGU student, a US citizen or US Permanent Resident, and meet one or more of the following criteria:
Have been a resident of the five boroughs of New York City for five years or more
Graduated from a high school within the City of New York
Full-time employee or has a parent or grandparent employed by the City of New York or NYC Health + Hospitals for five years or more
How To Apply for a CityDoctors Scholarship
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Apply for the CityDoctors Scholarship Program and begin the road to giving back to the City of New York.
Important Dates for Scholarship Applicants
Applications for scholarships will be reviewed according to the priority deadlines for submission as listed below. For scholarship consideration, ALL applicants must submit their application by either the priority deadline 1 or 2 for their term.
August Term
Priority 1 Deadline: March 15th
Priority 2 Deadline: May 15th
Notification Date: Applicants will be notified of a decision 10 business days following the deadline.
St. George’s University Scholarship Committee reserves the right to defer a decision to the second priority review cycle.
January & April Term
Priority 1 Deadline: August 31st
Priority 2 Deadline: November 15th
Notification Date: Applicants will be notified of a decision 10 business days following the deadline.
St. George’s University Scholarship Committee reserves the right to defer a decision to the second priority review cycle.
From Dr.eam To Doctor
Learn more about our MD program and tracks
Every aspect of our MD program and tracks are intentionally designed to support you on your path to becoming a physician.
Flexible Start Dates: Choose from multiple entry terms in August, January, or April to begin your medical education at your convenience.
Average of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 residency placement rates. Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of students/ graduates who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of students / graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of October 2024.
Program and Track Highlights
- Global Recognition: SGU’s School of Medicine has been continuously accredited for decades, enabling our students to be eligible to practice in the US.
- Clinical Training: 85+ hospitals and health systems in the US, UK, and Canada offer clinical and ambulatory training and support.
- Legacy of Excellence: Join the network of over 23K+ graduates* who have impacted healthcare worldwide.
*Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2024.
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We will be in touch soon, but if you have questions now, email us at admissions@sgu.edu