TAU recognizes exceptional talent that deserves academic support

Limited scholarships are awarded to international students (Non-Caribbean and Guyanese), who have shown strong academic excellence. The grant covers 10% to 20% of the tuition of the MD program. These scholarships are generally limited in number and are giving on a first come first serve basis. Available number of scholarships are announced by the scholarship committee with specific requirements to qualify.  Please contact the Enrollment Adviser for more information on the scholarships

Under this programs TAUCOM offers 10% to 20% tuition scholarships to students from the CARICOM region. Satisfactory academic progress is required to maintain continuous scholarship.  

Under this programs TAUCOM offers up to 50% tuition scholarships to students from Guyana. Satisfactory academic progress is required to maintain continuous scholarship.  Please contact the enrollment advisor for more information on the scholarship. 

Potential students of Texila American University (TAU) can make use of the bank loan offered by Demerara Bank Limited. Students will have to provide details regarding their enrollment and program information along with other application documents to request the loan. Students are requested to Contact the Demerara Bank or Texila admission office for more information and clarifications.

Students of business and medicine programs can make use of the scholarship offered by the office of the First Lady of Guyana. Only Guyanese nationals will be able to receive this scholarship. You will have to submit a 250-word cover letter along with financial proof to the Office of the First Lady of Guyana.

Students of Texila American University’s BBA, MBA, and MPH programs can make use of educational loans from Unicomer Guyana Inc. to support themselves financially. This loan will be available only for Guyanese nationals. Please contact our admissions office for more information.

Texila American University College of Medicine (TAU COM) is a part of the Ontario Student Assistance Program list of schools. As a result, Canadian students can now access financial aid through the OSAP to study at TAU. Students can get several financial aids through the OSAP – loans, grants, and bursaries. Learn more by contacting our admissions office.

Students who have performed exceptionally well in the CSEC examination, are eligible to apply for Texila American University’s Texila President Scholarship. It includes full-tuition fee for the university’s Pre-Med Program, which is part of TAU’s recognition of academic excellence. 

This is a scholarship that is available to Veterans and the US Army during the MD program. Students may be eligible for up to $1,000 per semester during the 4 semesters of Basic Science and 4 semesters of Clinical Science (except the transition semester). Students interested in the scholarship should complete and submit the required documents. Applicants are expected to meet all the regular admission criteria to be eligible for the scholarship. Students are eligible for only one scholarship at a time and hence this scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship.

Required Additional Documents

• US Army – Application, Essay, ID Card- Active/Retired
• Veteran – Application, Essay ID Card

This is a scholarship that is available to medical professionals (Pharmacists, Nurses. PAs, Medical Assistants, paramedics, EMTs, etc.) during the MD program. Students may be eligible for up to $1,000 per semester during the 4 semesters of Basic Science and 4 semesters of Clinical Science (except the transition semester). Students interested in the scholarship should complete and submit the required documents. Applicants are expected to meet all the regular admission criteria to be eligible for the scholarship. Students are eligible for only one scholarship at a time and hence this scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship.

Required Additional Documents

• Transcript or qualification certificates
• Copies of Linces where applicable

This is a scholarship that is available to students who have an MCAT Score of more than 495 on all sections combined in the MCAT. Students may be eligible for up to $1,000 per semester during the 4 semesters of Basic Science and 4 semesters of Clinical Science (except the transition semester). Students interested in the scholarship should complete and submit the required documents. Applicants are expected to meet all the regular admission criteria to be eligible for the scholarship. Students are eligible for only one scholarship at a time and hence this scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship.

Required Additional Documents

• Official MCAT Score Report

To qualify for these awards during clinicals the following conditions have to be met.

1. Minimum CGPA Requirement: A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 is required for an award toward any clinical semester.
2. NBME Core Shelf Exams: Students must achieve a minimum score of 75 on the first attempt of all National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Core Shelf exams to be eligible for an award toward semesters 7, 8, and 9.
3. Good Academic Standing: Eligibility for an award toward any clinical semester requires students to be in good academic standing.
4. USMLE Step 1 Score: An award for semester 6 requires a score of 240 or higher or PASS on the first attempt at the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1.
5. USMLE Step 2 CK Score: For a semester 10 award, students must earn a score of 240 or higher on their first attempt at USMLE Step 2 CK.

Students’ academic records will be automatically reviewed upon receipt of each end-term exam, NBME, and USMLE Score. Any award granted will be applied directly to the tuition for the appropriate semester.