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Introduction

Since 2022, EnterMedSchool has offered tens of thousands of euros in private coaching and seats in paid classes to aspiring medical students free of charge. Alongside our paid courses, we also provide extensive free study materials, ensuring everyone has a fair chance to pursue their dream of attending medical school.

Thanks to our paid programs, we are able to finance this scholarship initiative while maintaining high-quality instruction and resources. However, we recognize that certain students face extreme personal or financial difficulties that make it nearly impossible to pay for our courses. This scholarship is designed to assist those individuals.

Full Guidelines of the scholarships:

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Scholarship Benefits

Based on their unique situation, successful applicants may receive one or more of the following:

  • Discounted or fully subsidized tuition for a 3.5-month live IMAT preparatory “BootCamp” course (semester summer session).
  • Support and guidance for university applications.
  • Subsidized One-on-one private lessons tailored to individual needs.
  • Comprehensive PDFs and study materials.
  • Access to practice question books with in-depth exercises.
  • Math and physics practice sets, specifically designed for IMAT.
  • Analysis of past IMAT papers with discussion of high-yield topics.
  • Recordings of all past classes to review at any time.

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify for the EnterMedSchool Financial Hardship Scholarship if you meet at least one of the following conditions:

  1. You reside in a region experiencing war or frequent violence, posing a threat to your personal safety.
  2. You are a victim of domestic or parental abuse, endangering your wellbeing.
  3. You are a primary caregiver for ill or disabled family members or dependents, preventing you from maintaining a regular job.
  4. You have a significant personal illness or disability hindering your ability to work or attend classes.
  5. You have little to no disposable income after covering essential living costs (e.g., rent, utilities, food), your household income is below your country’s median, and your family assets are under one year’s annual income.

Note: If you are physically able to work part-time but simply choose not to, you are not eligible for a full scholarship, though you may qualify for a partial discount. Please email Ari directly to learn more.

Scholarship Scoring System

We use a multi-factor system to evaluate each applicant’s eligibility and level of need. Certain circumstances (such as exposure to war or abuse) automatically qualify you for scholarship consideration due to their severity. Otherwise, your total score is calculated based on the following criteria:

  1. Living Situation (weight: 4)
    • War-torn or significantly violent region: Immediate consideration
    • Domestic or parental abuse: Immediate consideration
    • Serious crisis (e.g., natural disaster): Immediate consideration
    • No special circumstance: score 0
  2. Caregiving Responsibilities (weight: 3)
    • Extensive caregiving duties (ill or disabled dependents): Immediate consideration
    • Moderate caregiving: score 1
    • No caregiving responsibilities: score 0
  3. Personal Illness or Disability (weight: 3)
    • Significant illness or disability: Immediate consideration
    • Moderate illness or disability: Immediate consideration
    • No illness or disability: score 0
  4. Financial Situation (weight: 4)
    • No disposable income, below median income, and low assets: score 4
    • Some disposable income or slightly above median: not eligible for this scholarship tier
    • No financial hardship: not eligible
  5. Academic Performance (weight: 2)
    • Outstanding (consistently high grades): score 2
    • Average: score 1
    • Below average: score 0
  6. Personal Motivation & Goals (unweighted)
    • Strong dedication and clearly defined objectives: score 0.5
    • Moderate motivation, partially formed goals: score 0.2
    • No clear motivation or goals: not eligible
  7. Previous IMAT 2024 Exam Performance (unweighted)
    • Score above 60: score 1
    • Score above 40: score 0.5
    • Score under 30: score 0
  8. Engagement with Free Materials (weight: 2, optional)
    • Completed free materials and actively contributed to the community: score 1
    • Completed some free materials: score 0.5

Total Score is calculated (for applicants not already qualifying under Immediate consideration) as:

Total Score = (Living Situation Score × 4) + (Caregiving Responsibilities Score × 3) + (Illness/Disability Score × 3) + (Financial Situation Score × 4) + (Academic Performance Score × 2) + (Personal Motivation Score × 2) + (IMAT Exam Performance Score × 2) + (Engagement Score × 2).

Note: If you meet any criterion listed as “Immediate consideration,” your application will automatically be given priority review.

How to Apply

If you believe you fulfill our eligibility requirements, please apply by emailing:

[email protected]

Subject Line: [Your Full Name] EnterMedSchool Financial Hardship Scholarship Application

Email Requirements

  • Introduction: Provide a detailed description of your financial situation and the reasons you require assistance.
  • Impact: Explain the short, mid, and long-term implications of your financial circumstances, including any relevant figures if possible.
  • Supporting Documents: Attach all relevant evidence, such as:
    • Recent payslips, tax summaries, or proof of government benefits.
    • Medical records or doctor’s letters if illness or disability is relevant.
    • Proof of living conditions (e.g., rent contracts, utility bills).
  • Claimed Factors: Address every factor (from the Scoring System) that applies or does not apply to you. Provide documents where possible.
  • Why EnterMedSchool?: Share your motivation for enrolling in our program and how financial support will help you achieve your IMAT and educational goals.

Mandatory Attachments

(If you are missing some documents, please provide the reasoning in your email.)

  • DoV (Declaration of Value or relevant local equivalent).
  • Passport and official ID.
  • Proof of pre-enrollment (if available; if the admissions cycle has not started yet, please note that).
  • Proof of salaries and yearly income of caretakers or supporting family members for the past two years.
  • Proof of address and housing size (copies of bills with official names).
  • Proof of current studies (if you are in high school, a university course, or a foundation year). Attach a slip proving you pay tuition fees. If your institution provides you with scholarships, attach it as well.
  • Additional Documentation (if relevant): Medical records for you or your family, or any other evidence supporting the claims in your email.

Important: An income tax summary from your government’s tax department is generally the safest and clearest proof of your current financial status.

Free Session with Ari

Eligible scholarship recipients will be offered a free one-on-one session with Ari to cover:

  • Building a structured study plan
  • Finding weak spots together
  • Reviewing the IMAT materials
  • Maintaining motivation throughout the application process

Confidentiality and Data Retention

We highly value your privacy. The information and documentation you submit will be used solely to assess your eligibility. We will not disclose your personal data to any external party without your consent, unless required by law.

Once our team makes a final decision on your scholarship application, all related files and emails will be deleted from our systems within 72 hours, unless you explicitly grant us permission to retain them for future reference.