Women in STEM Scholarship

A scholarship to promote women in the medical field

Part of Xavier University School of Medicine’s mission is to make  medical education affordable.

Total Scholarship Value: up to $48,000

Women in STEM Scholarship

Purpose

This scholarship supports female students pursuing degrees in STEM fields by recognizing academic excellence and leadership.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Student must be entering MD1 at Xavier University.
  • Student must be a United States or Canadian citizen.

Required Application Materials

  1. Personal Essay (750–1,000 words)
    Share your passion for your chosen STEM field and what inspired your interest. Reflect on any challenges you’ve faced as a woman in STEM, highlight your leadership, and describe your future goals. Discuss how this scholarship would support your growth and impact.
  1. Official Transcript
    Submit your most recent academic transcript(s), including undergraduate or pre-medical coursework.
  1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    Include educational background, leadership roles, healthcare experience, service work, and other relevant activities.
  1. Two Letters of Recommendation
    Letters should be from academic, professional, or community references who can speak to your character, work ethic, and readiness for medical school.
  1. Optional Supplemental Materials
    You may include up to two additional documents, such as awards, service records, creative work, published projects, or documentation of community impact.

Building Tomorrow. Today.

An excellent school, a gorgeous environment, and the tools you need to succeed. Xavier University School of Medicine (XUSOM) offers everything you’re looking for — and more. Our esteemed faculty is comprised of distinguished physicians who are committed to preparing our students for success. We cultivate a positive environment  through small class sizes and engaged learning, so students can gain the most from their education.

Fully Accredited

Xavier is fully accredited. Students can practice anywhere in the US and Canada.

Academic Success

High pass rates on USMLE Step 1 and Step 2, and a high residency match rate.

Residential Campus

A brand new all-inclusive residential campus was opened in Fall 2021.

New Academic Campus

A brand new state of the art academic campus is set to open during Fall 2024.

To maintain the Women in STEM scholarship:

  • Student must have continuous enrollment. There should be no interruptions or discontinuation in studies.
  • Student must reside at Xavier’s residential campus during basic science semesters.
  • Student must not receive any disciplinary actions while a student of Xavier.
  • Student must maintain satisfactory academic progression at the discretion of Chief Academic Officer.

Scholarships may be rescinded if terms are not met, and the student will be responsible for full tuition. Awards are disbursed in the Student Management System as a credit toward your tuition. Scholarship offers are at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee, and the committee reserves the right to approve or deny a student for any reason.

If you have any questions, please email Admissions@xusom.com.

Scholarship Application