The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) Foundation is committed to transforming the medical profession to better reflect the communities it serves. As part of this commitment, we offer a limited number of grants each year to cover the out-of-pocket costs of MCAT® fees for eligible students. Funding preference for this program is given to students from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the medical profession.
Overview of the MCAT® Fee Relief Grants
- Maximum MCAT® fee relief grant award per student: $330
- Maximum available to distribute in 2023: $3,300
- Eligible expenses: Eligible recipients may use the MCAT® fee relief grant to be reimbursed for out of pocket costs associated with MCAT® exam registration fees paid on/after Feb. 22, 2023
- A student may receive MCAT® fee grant funding once
Eligibility
Minnesota residents are eligible for this scholarship opportunity if:
- They are a Minnesota resident enrolled on a full-time basis in a Minnesota college or university
- They have a current grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 system
- They have not previously received a MMA Foundation MCAT® Fee Relief Grant
- They intend to enroll in a medical or osteopathic school in the United States.
Program Guidelines
- Each grant award is capped at $330.
- Eligible students may be awarded an MMA Foundation MCAT® fee relief grant once to enable others to benefit from the program.
- The program is open year-round, and the Board will annually establish the funding available in this program.
- No MMA Foundation MCAT® fee relief grants will be considered for MCAT® registration fees paid prior to February 22, 2023.
- Grant awards will be mailed within 45 days of the grant award notification.
Application Requirements
A complete MMA Foundation MCAT® fee grant application will include the following:
- Signed certification page
- Application
- Current college transcript
- Proof of MCAT exam registration
- Proof of MCAT registration fee paid
- Personal statement to support your application
- Letter of recommendation
Applicants will use the MMA Foundation’s MCAT® Fee Relief Grant form which requires also requires a personal statement and letter of support from a current faculty/advisor.
For clarification on award terms and requirements, contact the MMA Foundation.
To Apply
To apply for this scholarship, e-mail the MMA Foundation.
Deadline
There are a limited number of MMA Foundation MCAT® Fee Grants available each year. Grants from the MMA Foundation MCAT® Fee Grant Fund are available on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible applicants. The MMA Foundation reserves the right to not award any grants during a calendar year. The MMA Foundation will annually establish the funding available in this program.