MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

The Canadian Medical Foundation:

Special Bursary Program for undergraduate Aboriginal students enrolled in a Canadian school of medicine to provide financial support during medical training up to $4,000 per year. Deadline date is November 20, 2006.

Dr. John Big Canoe Memorial Scholarship for an undergraduate Aboriginal students enrolled in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year a Canadian school of medicine to provide financial support during medical training - $2,000 per year. Deadline date is November 20, 2006.

The Dr. Tomer Levy Scholarship
This award is offered to a student who is of Aboriginal ancestry, Inuit or Metis. The applicant must be in good academic standing at a medical school, have his or her home community in Ontario, and want to work with the Native community upon completion of his or her education. Deadline date June 5. For more information, contact: Anishnawbe Health Toronto, phone: (416) 360-0486

RBC Royal Bank
Medical and Dental scholarships for 4 graduating medical students and one dental student for $3,000 each across Canada. Twenty-five scholarships are awarded to first year medical and dental students across Canada for $3,000 each who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need and a commitment to their community. Applications due October 1 – call 1-877-363-4457 for info.

Ontario Medical Student Bursary Fund (OMSBF):

Pauline Yee Harrison Medical Student Bursary
Bursary Value: $2,000
Frequency: One bursary every year
Criteria: A female Ontario medical student. Originating from Manitoba (either born or resident for at least 10 years). In the greatest financial need.

Dr Arlene MacIntyre Medical Student Bursary
Bursary Value: $2,000
Frequency: One bursary every year
Criteria: An Ontario medical student. Has a plan to pursue family medicine. In the greatest financial need.

Dr Gilbert Hopson Medical Student Bursary
Bursary Value: $2,000
Frequency: One bursary every year
Criteria: An Ontario medical student. A current resident or high school graduate of Sault Ste. Marie or surrounding areas. In the greatest financial need.

Dr Christina Hill Medical Student Bursary
Bursary Value: $2,000
Frequency: One bursary every year
Criteria: A current resident of Ottawa or medical student who has graduated from an Ottawa
high school. A medical student attending the University of Ottawa. In the greatest financial need.

SDMS Medical Student Bursary
Established by the Sudbury & District Medical Society (SDMS) assist financially challenged
medical students.
Bursary Value: $2,000
Frequency: One bursary every year
Criteria: A current medical student, Attending the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Demonstrating financial need

Sun Life Financial Medical Student Bursary
Established by Sun Life Financial to assist financially challenged medical students.
Bursary Value: $2,000
Frequency: One bursary every year (Your medical school must nominate you for this bursary.
Only 2 candidates per school can be nominated each year)
Criteria: An Ontario medical student, In the greatest financial need, Achieving academic excellence
Deadline date: December 31, 2006

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life Scholarship Fund
For high school students hoping to pursue an education in health or medical sciences at a Canadian university. $1,000 per year toward a four-year undergraduate degree. Administered by the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC). Deadline date: June 15. Students may receive the award annually for up to four years or until the student obtains his/her first degree. http://www.cdnmedhall.org/about/scholarships

The College of Family Physicians of Canada:

Medical Student & Family Medicine Resident Awards
Each Canadian medical school can nominate one outstanding medical student who has demonstrated an interest in or commitment to family medicine as a career. Nominees will be medical students in their 2nd last year at the time of application (graduating class of 2008). $10,000 Deadline date April 15, 2007.

Medical Student Leadership Awards
Awards are presented by the CFPC to recognize exemplary medical students enrolled in Canadian medical schools. Eligibility criteria includes medical student in graduating class of 2007, demonstrated interest and skills in areas such as health care policy/economics, government/media relations, advocacy and representation on behalf of patients, peers or healthcare organizations and commitment to or an interest in a career in family practice. Awards are to assist with participation in the Family Medicine Forum 2007 and includes complementary registration and $1,000 to offset travel and other expenses. Those unable to attend will receive $250. Students will be nominated through a selection committee from each school. Deadline data June 1, 2007.

See a list of Health Professions for which support is available (scholarships, bursaries, continuing education and training funding)

Health Programs at Ontario colleges, universities and other institutions.

Aboriginal Support Services at Ontario colleges and universities.