Financial Information
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the General Information section of this Bulletin for information about tuition and fees. The Schedule of Academic Charges is published annually and is available in June. The schedule is posted on the University website. It is also available from the Office of Enrollment Services.

Scholarship Board
The Scholarship Board is made up of the Dean, faculty, and administrative staff. The Board is appointed by the Dean of the College of Medicine and awards all merit and need-based funds designated for students of the college. The following is a description of scholarships and loans currently available.

Scholarships
James  B. Edwards Scholars  –  Awarded annually to two incoming students, these scholarships provide  merit-based scholarships of $15,000 per year to students who demonstrate  superb intellectual qualifications and outstanding potential for leadership  in the study and practice of medicine. Qualified students throughout the  United States are eligible, however, preference is given to South Carolina  residents. The award remains in effect for four years, assuming the student  maintains high academic performance and fulfills the promise of excellence. Students to be awarded these  scholarships are recommended by members of the Admissions Committee.

The  Edwards Scholars Program was established in 1991 to honor James B. Edwards, an  oral surgeon from Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina who has dedicated much of his  life to public service. His distinguished career includes service as Governor  of South Carolina, US Secretary of Energy, State Legislator and President of  the Medical University of South Carolina. A significant portion of the  endowment funds earmarked for Edwards Scholars came from Dr. Edwards’  friends, colleagues, and associates in appreciation of his leadership and  service. The following named scholarships fall under the James B. Edwards  Scholars Program: Marguerite A. Muller, Dr. Samuel Madison Pitts, and Anne  Marie Kathryn White.

College  of Medicine Dean’s Award – For two outstanding incoming  freshmen students, a waiver of tuition and fees is awarded for the four years  of medical school. Students  to be awarded these Dean’s Awards are recommended to the Scholarship  Board by the Admissions Committee.

College  of Medicine Alumni Award – Through the generosity of the College of  Medicine Alumni Association, three $1,500 scholarships are offered each year  to academically outstanding applicants, helping to attract the brightest and  best to MUSC.

Dr.  Luther George Bell Scholarships – These scholarships were  established by Dr. Bell in 1973, and later by a trust fund by Dr. Bell and  his wife Mary Carter Bell in 1980, to provide scholarships for South Carolina  residents already admitted to the College who are “of such limited  means that they would be unable to study medicine at MUSC without financial assistance.” The request was made, but not directed by Dr. Bell, that  students repay 10% of the total amount awarded within ten years after their  graduation.

John  W. Cathcart, M.D. Endowed Scholarship – Established in memory of Dr.  Cathcart by his wife, Margaret Cathcart, and daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and  Mrs. Jerry Reves. This four-year merit-based scholarship is awarded to an  entering medical student with strong scholastic ability. (Next available in  2006)

Chi  Delta Chapter of Phi Rho Sigma Fraternity Scholarships Fund – A  scholarship is awarded annually to the student who has the highest score on  the National Boards at the end of the sophomore year.

The  Joseph W. and Celia B. Dobson Scholarship and the Dewey F. and Alice Mary Mollomo Scholarship – Four awards of $500 are given annually by  Dr. and Mrs. Richard Dobson in memory of their parents to rising sophomore  medical students, in need of financial assistance, who are in the upper 25%  of the class. There is no requirement for repayment except for the understanding that the recipients, when financially able, will make similar  scholarships available to capable and needy medical students in their area.

Fullerton  Foundation Scholarship – Each year the Scholarship Board nominates  an incoming freshman student who demonstrates and projects the potential for  development into a highly capable professional, who is concerned with the  total welfare of society. The nominee must be a SC resident, have an  undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher, a minimum score of 8 on each of the three  MCAT sections, and a writing sample score of “O” or better. If  selected by the Foundation, the student receives $20,000 per year to cover  tuition, fees and living expenses throughout medical school.

The  nominee for this scholarship is selected by the Scholarship Board in early February.

David  B. Gregg Memorial Scholarship – This four-year scholarship is  awarded to an incoming freshman medical student who receives it until  graduation. Based on academic merit and outstanding citizenship, this award  covers tuition and fees. (Next available in 2004)

Dewitt  L. Harper, M.D., F.A.C.S. Scholarship Fund – Established in memory  of Dr. Harper by his brother Caldwell Harper, this scholarship assists  medical students who demonstrate leadership, academic excellence and  outstanding character.

Allen  H. Johnson, Sr., M.D. Scholarship – Established in memory of Dr.  Johnson by his son, Dr. Allen H. Johnson, Jr., this is a four-year,  need-based scholarship, which is awarded to an entering freshman. The award  is given to SC residents of Georgetown or Williamsburg counties or SC  residents of Florence or Marion counties within 15 miles of Hemingway. (Next  available in 2006)

Helen  M. King Medical Scholarship Endowment – Awarded every four years to an  incoming freshman medical student; based on academic merit and financial  need. The student awarded this scholarship is recommended to the Scholarship Board by the  Admissions Committee. (Next available in 2003)

Marvin  and Cleo T. McAlhany Scholarship – This endowed scholarship was  established in 1992 by Mrs. Cleo T. McAlhany in memory of her husband, Marvin  McAlhany, and in honor of their treasured friend, Dr. James Young White. A  1951 graduate of the College of Medicine, Dr. White provided untiring and  faithful care to countless individuals in upper Dorchester County for many  years. This award is given to a student from upper Dorchester County with limited financial means and a 2.0+ GPA.

May Family Scholarship – This four-year scholarship is awarded to a  student who intends to practice in SC and who is expected to bring  distinction to the profession, the College of Medicine, and the community in  which he or she lives and serves. The student awarded this scholarship  receives it annually until graduation. (Next available in 2005)

Dr.  Edward E. McKee Scholarship Fund – This fund was established in  memory of Dr. McKee in 1980 to be awarded to a medical student who has  successfully completed the sophomore year. This is to enable a student to  travel to a pathology or scientific allied laboratory (immunology,  pathological chemistry) in North America or abroad.

MUSC  College of Medicine Alumni Class Scholarships –  Currently there are nine class scholarships available to outstanding College  of Medicine students. These awards are made to students who show a presence  that will enrich the entire university and whose accomplishments as  physicians and citizens will bring future distinction to their alma mater. Students awarded these scholarships receive them annually until graduation.  Scholarships are from the classes of 1945, 1946, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1960,  1961, 1962, 1970, and 1978.

Dr. W.  L. Mills Scholarship – Established by Dr. Mills, this scholarship  is awarded annually to a medical student from South Carolina who has  exhibited dedication to medicine, strong scholastic ability, and financial  need.

Dr. E.  Conyers O’Bryan, Jr. Scholarship – Based solely on merit, this  $15,000 scholarship is awarded every four years to a first year student from  South Carolina who demonstrates superb intellectual qualifications and  outstanding potential for leadership in the study and practice of medicine.

The student to be awarded this  scholarship is recommended to the Scholarship Board by the Admissions Committee. (Next available  in 2003)

J.  Dill Pittman – Established by Marvyne S. Pittman in loving  memory of her husband, J. Dill Pittman from Lancaster County. Several  scholarships are awarded annually on the basis of merit and need for current  medical students.

Rich  Scholarship – Established by Mary D. Rich in memory of her  father, John Christopher Rich, M.D.; a number of scholarships are awarded  annually on the basis of merit and need.

John  T. Stevens Scholarship Fund – This scholarship was  established through a grant by the John T. Stevens Foundation in 1972. This  award is available to MUSC students from Kershaw and Lancaster counties, to  encourage awardees to practice in those counties upon graduation; awardees  are asked to sign a contract for five years of service in lieu of repaying  the loan.

Kenneth  W. Smith, M.D. Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to a student in  the College of Medicine who possess the qualities of intellectual capability  and integrity. This award is given in honor of Dr. Smith by his wife, Mrs.  Kelley Smith. The recipient must be a resident of South Carolina and possess  strong academic merit.

Southern  Medical Association Medical Student Scholarship Program – Two  $500 scholarships are awarded annually by the SMA to third-year students of  superior ability who are in need of scholarship funds. The awarding of these  scholarships occurs annually in November.

Dr. Allan George Thurmond Scholarship – This scholarship was  established by U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond in honor of his brother. It is  awarded annually to a worthy and needy student who is entering the Medical  University as a freshman pursuing a course of study leading to an M.D. degree  and who is a legal resident of South Carolina.

June O. Yarborough/Francis Marion College Scholarship - This fund  was established by friends of the late Mr. Yarborough, a former member of the  MUSC Board of Trustees, for graduates of Francis Marion College who will  pursue health careers at MUSC. A qualified student is recommended by Francis  Marion College and the award is approved by MUSC.

Loans
The College of Medicine participates in the Health and Human Services Primary Care Loan Program, the American Medical Association Loan Program, the Robert Wood Johnson Loan Guarantee Program, the federally insured and/or guaranteed loan programs, the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program, the State Physician Shortage Area Scholarship Program, and other miscellaneous scholarship and loan programs. For detailed financial aid information, see the General Information section of this Bulletin.

Computer Requirements
Since computers have become an essential part of education and medical practice, the College of Medicine requires that each entering student have access to and usage of a computer, whether it be through ownership or use of on-campus facilities.  In order for students who have ownership of or who choose to purchase their own computer, we require that they have the minimum recommended standard software as described in the MUSC policy document “Software Standards of the University” which can be accessed through http://www.musc.edu/ccit/.