Mrs. Aileen Tidy expressed her wish to establish this bursary in 2004. Of the many professional careers Mrs. Tidy had during her lifetime, she felt her time as a medical secretary was the most rewarding and fulfilling. Her experience as a medical secretary brought her to teaching hospitals where she enjoyed the learning environment and developed a fascination with medicine. She gained a new perspective on and respect for medical staff.

Mrs. Tidy therefore wished to support students pursuing a career in medicine through this bursary, is funded through the proceeds of her Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) following her passing.

Purpose of the fund

To provide financial assistance to MD students in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a person with the protected/refugee status or an international student;
2. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student to the MD program of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa; and
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This fund was established in accordance with the last will and testament of Barclay T. Hazelton. Similar funds were created at the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science.

The University of Ottawa wishes to thank the Government of Ontario who helped create this fund through their generous matching contribution.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students registered at the Faculty of Medicine.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as full-time undergraduate students in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
2. meet the Ontario residency requirement, as per OSAP2 rules; and
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This fund was generously created by the Medicine Class of 1993 in memory of Dr. Geneviève Dionne, on the occasion of the Class' 25th Anniversary Reunion in September 2018.

Purpose of fund

To contribute to the advancement of medical education through financial support of an MD student who demonstrates financial need.

Ellgibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a persan with the protected/refugee status or an international student;
2. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student in the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa; and
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa

This fund was established in 2003 by Dr. Stanley Oleksiuk, MD ‘55B. The donor thanks the University of Ottawa for its contribution in making this fund possible during his living.

Purpose of fund

Provide financial assistance to an undergraduate student registered to the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa whose education would otherwise be compromised.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a person with the protected/refugee status;
2. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student to the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
3. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules; and
4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This bursary fund was established in August 2007 in honour of Dr. Peter Walker, who served as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa from 1995 to 2006. The fund was created through proceeds of a golf tournament organized in honour of Dr. Peter Walker’s retirement.

The donors and the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa thank the Government of Ontario who helped create this fund through its generous matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to students in need registered full-time at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa whose education would otherwise be compromised.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as a full-time student at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
2. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules; and
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the University of Ottawa.

This endowment fund was established in 2009 through a generous bequest by the Estate of Doris Giguere. It was her expressed intent that the bequest be used to establish a scholarship fund in both her name and her late husband Bernard Simeon’s name to assist students in financial difficulty in the pursuit of their studies at the Faculty of Medicine.

The estate of the donor thanks the Government of Ontario, which helped create this fund through its generous matching contribution. 

The University of Ottawa sincerely thanks Mrs. Giguere posthumously for her generosity and her commitment to the students of this university.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to students pursuing their studies at the Faculty of Medicine.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as a full-time student at the Faculty of Medicine;
2. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules; and
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This fund was established by the family of Dr. David Malek in celebration of his 85th birthday.  Dr. Malek is an MD graduate from the class of 1963 who has had a successful career as a family physician in the Ottawa community. He has long been involved teaching medical students through the PSD course.

Purpose of fund

Offer a scholarship to students registered to the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a person with the protected/refugee status;
2. be registered as a full-time student to the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine;
3. demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
4. be in good academic standing.

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. Dorothy M. Horwood (’73). Dorothy was grateful for the 10 years she spent studying and doing research in the medical sciences at the University of Ottawa. She also understood the difficulties of financing such an undertaking.

Dorothy was born in Montreal and moved to Toronto at age 12. She graduated from the University of Toronto, Victoria College, in 1948 with an BA. She then moved to Ottawa and married John L. Horwood, a research scientist with the Mines Branch of the federal government.

After her three children started school, she worked part time at the University of Ottawa in the chemistry and medical student labs. This piqued her interest in the medical sciences and she enrolled at the University in 1965. Dorothy graduated in 1968 with a MSc, which included two years of heart research in the physiology department with Dr. Beznak (who later became the dean of medicine). She continued her studies and research in the biochemistry department and earned her PhD in 1973.

From 1973 to 1975, she received a grant to continue her research on pharmacology and the heart, including the toxic effects of cadmium. In 1976, she went to work in the Bureau of Drug Research and was appointed the same year as a drug evaluator at the Bureau of Drugs, Health Protection Branch.  She reviewed and evaluated the scientific data for new drug submissions and made recommendations concerning safety and efficacy for marketing. This was a career she enjoyed until her retirement in 1991.

After she retired, Dorothy continued to be interested in many pursuits until she passed away in 2022. She wrote on the topic of CO2 and climate change. She published a book about her mother's life in the Eastern Townships. She was an accomplished pianist and bridge player and enjoyed many summers at Georgian Bay.

The donor wishes to thank the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario who helped create this fund through their generous matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

To assist undergraduate students at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa who meet the OSOTF terms.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

1. be registered as full-time undergraduate students at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa. Priority will be given to third year students;
2. meet the Ontario residency requirement, as per OSAP rules;
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
4. have a record of good academic achievement.

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. Francis Pasley Medical class of 1957.

The donor thanks the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions. 

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must:

1. be registered full-time at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa;
2. be Ontario residents as per OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) rules;
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. Joseph P. O’Sullivan (Medical Class of 1982) and by the O’Brien family, in memory of Dr. Frederick O’Brien, Medical class of 1955.

The donors thank the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the OSOTF, and whose education would otherwise be compromised.

Eligibility Criteria:

The applicants must:

1. be registered full-time at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa;
2. be Ontario residents as per OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) rules;
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. Germain Houle (MD 59).

The donor thanks the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. 

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must:

1. be registered full-time at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa;
2. be Ontario residents as per OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) rules);
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the University of Ottawa;
4. have demonstrated voluntary involvement and leadership in their communities.

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. John M. Steele, graduate of the medical class of 1968, on the occasion of the graduation of his son, Dr. J. MacGregor Steele.

The donor wishes to thank the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Trust Student Support. 

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must:

1. be registered full-time at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa;
2. meet the Ontario residency requirement, as per OSAP rules;
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
4. have a record of good academic achievement.

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. Jean Labelle, graduate of the Medical class of 1962.

The donor thanks the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must:

1. be registered full-time at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa;
2. be Ontario residents as per OSAP rules;
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

The fund was established by Dr. Joan Gravelle, graduate of the class of 1982 at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.

The donor thanks the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must:

1. be registered full-time at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa;
2. be Ontario residents as per OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) rules;
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This fund was established in 2005 by family and friends of Dr. Mark Hardy on the occasion of his 50th birthday.

The fund was initiated by Dr. Rose Goldstein, then Vice Dean, Academic Affairs, Faculty of Medicine in honour of Dr. Hardy’s 50th birthday on June 7, 2006. Dr. Hardy trained in London, England (University of London Medical School) and undertook his internship at Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto and surgery training at the University of Ottawa. This was followed by a 2.5 year fellowship in Surgical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Hospital at the University of Texas at Houston. He practiced surgical oncology at the Ottawa General Hospital and then at the Ottawa Hospital from 1987-2007. Dr. Hardy has always been known for excellence in clinical care, exemplified by excellent communication skills and professional interactions with patients.

This award was therefore established to honour those attributes so appreciated by Dr. Hardy’s patients and colleagues, and to encourage the development of these skills and competencies by future medical professionals.

Family and friends thank the Government of Ontario who helped create this fund through its generous matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the Dr. Mark Hardy Medical Student Bursary is to provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who demonstrate the highest level of professionalism in their interactions with patients.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as a full-time student of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa.
2. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules.
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This fund was established in 2005 by Dr. Maurice Daniel, graduate of the Faculty of Medicine’s Class of 1955 in celebration of his 50th class reunion.

The donor thanks the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions through its Ontario Trust for Student Support program.

Purpose of fund

Provide financial assistance to a student in the MD Program who demonstrates a financial need.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a person with the protected/refugee status;
2. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student to the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
3. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules; and
4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. René Laflèche, graduate of the class of Medicine 1982.

The donor thanks the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must:

1. be registered full-time at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa;
2. be Ontario residents (as per OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) rules);
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa;
4. have French as a mother tongue or as the language of study.

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. Robert Cross, Medical Class of 1955, and Mrs. Shirley Cross, R.N., 1955.

The donors wish to thank the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must:

1. be registered full-time at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa;
2. be Ontario residents, as per OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) rules; and
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This fund was established in 1999 by Dr. Roger Brault and Dr. Anna Maria Brault, graduates of the class of 1957.

The donors thank the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

Provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa MD students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund.  

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a person with the protected/refugee status;
2. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student to the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
3. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules; and
4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This fund was established in 1997 by Mr. Peter Tolnai on the occasion of the appointment of his mother, Dr. Susan Tolnai, as Professor Emeritus of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.

The donor thanks the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must:

1. be registered full-time at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa;
2. be Ontario residents [as per OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) rules];
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa;
4. for students entering the Faculty of Medicine, demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and all round performance, as determined by the selection committee;
5. for students already registered in the medical program, have achieved at least one honours grade and placed in the top 20% of the class in each medical year completed. Recipients may not have failed a block or clerkship.

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. Walter Hader, graduate of the 1958 class of Medicine.

The donor wishes to thank the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must:

1. be registered at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa;
2. be Ontario residents, as per OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) rules;
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa;
4. be in the second, third or fourth year of the medical program; and
5. maintain a satisfactory academic standing as determined by the Faculty of Medicine.

This scholarship was generously created by Dr. William C. Dawson. Dr. Dawson earned his MD from the University of Ottawa in 1967. During his time as a medical student, he received a bursary and would now like to give back. Dr. Dawson has very fond memories of the University and the four years he attended medical school.

The donor wishes to thank you the Government of Ontario who helped create this fund through their generous matching contribution.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students at the Faculty of Medicine.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as full-time students in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
2. meet the Ontario residency requirement, as per OSAP rules; and
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. William L. J. Hendriks, graduate of the 1987 class of Medicine.

The donor thanks the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must:

1. be registered full-time at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa;
2. be Ontario residents as per OSAP rules;
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This bursary was established in memory of Dr. Wojciech Poznanski who passed away on January 6, 2007. Mrs. Poznanski wished a bursary to be established in his honour to assist disadvantaged students in financial need enrolled in the medical school at the University of Ottawa.

The donor thanks the Government of Ontario which helped create this fund through its generous matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

To provide a bursary to students with significant financial need enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as a full-time student in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
2. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules.
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.
4. be in good academic standing.

Purpose of fund

Financially support MD students at the Faculty of Medicine.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a person with the protected/refugee status or an international student;
2. be registered as a full-time MD student at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa; and
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of this fund, established by the Faculty of Medicine, is to provide assistance to students in financial need.

The faculty thanks the donors who have contributed to this fund, and the Govemment of Ontario for its matching contribution.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. demonstrate a history of satisfactory academic achievement as determined by the Selection Committee.
2. attend the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa (full or part-time basis); 
3. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP2 rules;
4. Demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This fund was established in 1997 by a graduate of the class of 1965 who prefers to remain anonymous.

The donor wishes to thank the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students registered to the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a person with the protected/refugee status;
2. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student to the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
3. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules; and
4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This fund was established in 2003 through a bequest of Dr. Francis K. Deegan. Dr. Deegan was a graduate of the class of 1955.

The donor astate thanks the Government of Ontario, which helped to create this fund through its generous matching contribution.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the Francis K. Deegan MD '55 Scholarship Fund is to provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Trust for Student Support.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa;
2. be an Ontario resident as per OSAP2 rules;
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Fînanclal Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

Irene was born in London in 1931. She survived polio and a wartime childhood and went on to lead a colorful life in England and in Canada, where she passed away in 2014.  Irene herself  had net had access to a university education, but had a keen intelligence and believed very strongly in education for women. This was something which could not be taken for granted in her lifetime, and even now is denied to many women in other parts of the world and even here in Canada, at times. Most urgently, Irene felt a desire to enable at least some few more women in Canada te achieve high educational goals in the face of financial hardship. She chose the University  of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine for this bursary for several reasons, but especially because her life was quite happy during her time in Ottawa and because she felt proud of her daughter, Dr Clarissa Wallace, having qualified in Medicine in 1983.

Purpose of fund

Financially support women students in the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa. 

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a woman;
2. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a person with the protected/refugee status or an international student;
3. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student in the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa; and
4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This scholarship honours the memory of Jacques Robichon, MD, MSc, FRCS(C), and was initiated by his wife Marion H. Robichon, and their children Georges Robichon (B.A. 1969, LL.B. 1972), Joanne Curran (BScN. 1974), Lina Robichon-Hunt (BSc. 1976) and Jacques Robichon (BAdm.es 1978). Dr. Robichon was a professor in the University of Ottawa’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery and was named Vice-Dean at the Faculty of Medicine in 1966.

The donors thank the Government of Ontario, which helped to create this fund through its generous matching contribution.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students registered to the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a person with the protected/refugee status;
2. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student to the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
3. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules;
4. demonstrate the greatest financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
5. be in good academic standing.

This scholarship honours the memory of Jacques Robichon, MD, MSc, FRCS(C), and was initiated by his son Georges Robichon (B.A. 1969, LL.B. 1972). Dr. Robichon was a professor in the University of Ottawa’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery and was named Vice-Dean at the Faculty of Medicine in 1966.

A similar scholarship, the Jacques G. Robichon MD Scholarship, was created by Dr. Robichon’s wife Marion H. Robichon, and their children Georges Robichon (B.A. 1969, LL.B. 1972), Joanne Curran (BScN. 1974), Lina Robichon-Hunt (BSc. 1976) and Jacques Robichon (BAdm. 1978). It is offered to Faculty of Medicine students who are Ontario residents.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students residing in Quebec who are registered in the Faculty of Medicine.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
2. be a Canadian citizen;
3. be a Quebec resident;
4. demonstrate the greatest financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
5. demonstrate academic excellence.

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. Peter Walker, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, in honour of his daughter Joelle.

The donor wishes to thank the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students registered to the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a person with the protected/refugee status;
2. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student to the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
3. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules; and
4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. Joseph Robert Berecz, graduate of the class of 1963, and Dr. Steven Joseph Berecz, graduate of the class of 1990.

The donors thank the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

Provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. Within those guidelines, the donor requests this fund to be directed to students who may have exceptional financial needs or unusual circumstances, and further requests that if necessary, the awarding of this scholarship may be used to enhance other bursaries or scholarships, and not to preclude the recipient from receiving other financial assistance.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a person with the protected/refugee status;
2. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
3. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules;
4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
5. have completed one year with passing grade in all units of study.

This fund was established in April 2004 through a bequest from the estate of Lillian McKay Karplak and Steve Karplak. The Executor of the Estate is Mr. Pierre Dorion.

Mrs. Lillian McKay Karplak was born in 1913 in Blackpool, England. Her father, Peter Holcroft, never met his daughter; he died at the beginning of WWI. Her mother, Lillian Holcroft, remarried and the family moved to Canada in the late 1940s. Lillian’s mother and stepfather had one son, Alfred Brammall, of Gatineau. Steven Karplak was born in 1903 in Poland. He and Lillian married in 1950. They had no children. Lillian Karplak spent most of her life babysitting and assisting with household duties for Ottawa families. Steve Karplak was a handyman and performed multiple jobs throughout his life. They were a kind and caring couple and lived all their married life in a small house in Hull, now Gatineau. They had many friends, mostly from their neighbourhood. In 1997, Steve and Lillian moved to the Résidence Brunet and Steve died shortly after. Lillian remained there until her death in 2004. Both wanted to leave a legacy to assist young medical students. They appreciated the cost of education and wished that their bequest to the University of Ottawa would provide a lasting benefit to ensure that medical students could receive some financial assistance in order for them to continue their studies. The executor of their estate, Pierre Dorion was pleased to complete their wish by completing the bequest transaction.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to students in the Faculty of Medicine whose education would otherwise be compromised.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as a full-time student in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Medicine; and
2. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service.

This bursary is being established in memory of Marilyn McCarthy who passed away in Ottawa on June 18, 2000. It was Ms. McCarthy’s wish that a bursary be established to assist disadvantaged students in financial need who are enrolled in medical school at the University of Ottawa.

The donor’s estate thanks the Government of Ontario who helped create this fund through its generous matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

To provide a bursary to student(s) with significant financial need enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as a full-time student in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
2. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules.
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa

This bursary was initiated by the Faculty of Medicine Class of 1965.

The donors wish to thank the Government of Ontario who helped create this fund through their generous matching contribution.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to a full-time student registered in a program at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

1. be registered as full-time students in a program at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa;
2. meet the Ontario residency requirement, as per OSAP rules; and
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This scholarship was initiated by the Faculty of Medicine Class of 1956 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their graduation.

The donors wish to thank the Government of Ontario who helped create this fund through their generous matching contribution.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to a full-time student registered in a program at the Faculty of Medicine.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

1. be registered as full-time students in a program at the Faculty of Medicine;
2. meet the Ontario residency requirement, as per OSAP rules; and
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This scholarship was initiated by the Faculty of Medicine Class of 1959 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their graduation.

The donors wish to thank the Government of Ontario who helped create this fund through their generous matching contribution.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to a full-time student registered in a program at the Faculty of Medicine.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

1. be registered as full-time students in a program at the Faculty of Medicine;
2. meet the Ontario residency requirement, as per OSAP rules; and
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This fund was established in 1999 by members of the Medical Class of 1964. The donors thank the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Trust Student Support.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a person with the protected/refugee status;
2. be enrolled as a full-time student in the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
3. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules; and
4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This endowment fund was established in 2012 by the Faculty of Medicine. The intent is to assist undergraduate medical students in financial difficulty in the pursuit of their studies at the Faculty of Medicine.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate medical students with a demonstrated need.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as a full-time student at the Faculty of Medicine;
2. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

We, the class of ‘63, are celebrating our 50th Reunion by endorsing the “scholarship” mode of Planned Giving. As life-long comrades, it is now within our means of “giving back” to the University to support promotion of education and careers while providing a lasting legacy and a “helping hand” to our future colleagues.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to a student in the Faculty of Medicine. 

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

1. be registered as full-time undergraduate students in the Faculty of Medicine; and
2. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

Physicians Chantal D’Aoust-Bernard (BscKN ‘87), François Laflèche (MD ‘85), Marc Lebeau (MD ‘80), Lise Scott (MD ‘80) and André L. Gauthier (MD ‘75) of the McArthur Medical Centre decided to contribute to this fund to help medical students in need; the doctors also wanted to thank their alma mater, the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa, for its outstanding teaching and training, which has played a pivotal role in their professional success and their community involvement.

The founders wish to thank the Alumni Association and the Government of Ontario who helped create this fund through their generous matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to Franco-Ontarian medical students whose education would otherwise be compromised.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must:

1. be registered full-time in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa;
2. be Ontario residents (as per OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) rules);
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa;
4. haave French as mother tongue or language of studies.

This scholarship was initiated by the Faculty of Medicine Class of 1955 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their graduation.

The donors wish to thank the Government of Ontario who helped create this fund through their generous matching contribution.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to a full-time student registered in a program at the Faculty of Medicine.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

1. be registered as full-time students in a program at the Faculty of Medicine;
2. meet the Ontario residency requirement, as per OSAP rules; and
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

As the 35th anniversary of our graduation from University of Ottawa med school was approaching, members of the Class of 1988 reflected on the impact of our experiences at medical school in Ottawa. It became clear that along with all that we learned and gained from our teachers and educational opportunities, another powerful and enduring result of our time together had been the bonds of friendship and connection with our classmates. Within a few short years of graduation, we lost a class member to cancer. Over the years, others have passed, each death sparking sadness at the loss, but also heartwarming reflection on their accomplishments in life and their connections with the rest of us. Through this endowed bursary fund, we offer opportunity to new students, while honouring in perpetuity the memory and lives of our friends and classmates from Meds ’88.

Purpose of fund

To support students enrolled in the undergraduate medical education program at the Faculty of Medicine.

Eligibillty Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a person with the protected or refugee status, or an international student;
2. Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa; and
3. Demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa

The fund was established by Jeanne Drouin (BA 66, MD 70), professor at the Department of Medicine and Director of the Office of Francophone Affairs at the Faculty of Medicine and by Pierre Soucy (BA 63, MD 69), professor at the Department of Surgery at the Children Hospital of Eastern Ontario and Assistant Dean (Admissions) at the Faculty of Medicine. The founders wish to thank the donors for giving to this fund and appreciate the matching contribution of the Government of Ontario through its Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund program.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to Franco-Ontarian students at the Faculty of Medicine whose education would otherwise be compromised.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a person with the protected/refugee status;
2. be registered as a full-time student in the French stream of the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
3. be a resident of Ontario, as per OSAP rules;
4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
5. have completed his/her high school studies in French and use French routinely to communicate.

This fund was established in 1999 by an anonymous donor, who is an alumnus of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa.

The donor thanks the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their generous matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance ta University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Trust Student Support (OTSS).

Eligibillty Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be enrolled as a full-time student in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
2. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP2 rules.
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

This fund was created in 2014 from a combination of two existing scholarship funds, the Canada-Africa Exchange Scholarships Fund and the Margaret & Henry Imbleau and Family Scholarship Fund. 

The Canada-Africa Exchange Scholarships Fund was established in 2003 by Dr. Donald Kilby while he was Director of Health Services at the University of Ottawa, and the Margaret & Henry Imbleau and Family Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 by Dr. Henry R. Imbleau (MA’62), Professor of English at the University of Ottawa.

The donors thank the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario who helped create this fund through their generous matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

Provide financial assistance to Canadian students in medicine or health sciences in order to give them an opportunity to do clinical internships in developing countries.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a person with the protected/refugee status;
2. be registered as a full-time student in a program at the Faculty of Medicine or the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa;
3. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules;
4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
5. participate in clinical work for the Canada-Africa Community Health Alliance, credited by the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa

This fund was established in 2003 by the graduating class of 1983 in memory of Dr. Don Potvin. Dr. Potvin captured the spirit of medicine and the spirit of student life. He participated in all aspects of medical student life at the University of Ottawa, including student affairs; sports; med show and inspired many charitable events and class ventures. Dr. Potvin inspired those around him to do more to help those in need. He captured the hope and enthusiasm of medicine.

The Faculty of Medicine and the Class of 1983 thank the Government of Ontario for its matching contribution.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Trust Student Support Fund.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered full-time in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of a program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
2. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules;
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
4. demonstrate involvement in extra-curricular activities in medical school and/or charitable organizations outside of medical school.

This fund was established by The Builders Masonic Lodge (thebuilderslodge.org) in recognition of Dr. Dobbie's contributions to medicine, along with his belief and practice of the fundamental principles of freemasonry: brotherly love, relief and truth. Throughout his career, first as a teacher at the Ottawa Normal School and then as a medical practitioner and Chief Administrator of the Ottawa Civic Hospital, Dr. Dobbie was a very prominent member of the Ottawa Society and Masonry in particular. Dr. or M.W. Bro. (Most Worshipful Brother) Dobbie passed away on January 6, 1945.

M.W.Bro. Dobbie was a Mason of profound scholarship, with great gifts of intellect and capacity for imparting knowledge, and with a steadfast faith in and love of his fellowmen. It would be his wish that this scholarship would help some worthy medical student choose a similar path to his, that of helping their brethren and building a better society.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to students registered in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. 1. be registered in a full-time undergraduate program in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Preference will be given to 1 st, 2nd and 3rd year students;
2. demonstrate academic capability;
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
4. show a long standing and diversified commitment to volunteering/community service (before and during postsecondary education).

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. Telesforo Mascarin, alumnus of the 1959 class of Medicine. The donor thanks the Government of Ontario who helped create this fund through its generous matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered full-time at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa;
2. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules;
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa
4. demonstrate academic excellence; and
5. have participated in or contributed to the Italian community or its associations.

The fund was established thanks to the initiative of Dr. Don Kilby, Director of Health Services, in memory of Antonio Tavares.  Mr. Tavares was a friend of Dr. Kilby and was a contractor who was hired to fit up the Health Services clinic.  Also, his services were retained by the clinic for maintenance and repair work. 

The donor thanks the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who qualify under the terms established by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered full-time at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa;
2. be an Ontario resident as per OSAP rules.
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.
4. be involved with inner city health in some capacity.

The CFPC Medical Student Scholarships recognize outstanding medical students who have demonstrated an interest in or commitment to a career in family medicine. Each Canadian medical school is invited to nominate a medical student in their second-last undergraduate year of study at the time of nomination (graduating class of 2024).

The value of the CFPC Medical Student Scholarship is $5,000. The award will be presented during the Family Medicine Forum (FMF) 2023. The recipients will receive complimentary registration for one day at the next live FMF. In addition, the CFPC Medical Student Scholarship may reimburse up to $1,500 to offset the costs of accommodation, meals, and travel to attend FMF.*

*Please note that while pandemic restrictions are imposed, we might defer this portion of the award.

Eligibility criteria

The applicant must:

1. be in their second-last year of study are eligible.
2. demonstrated an interest in or commitment to a career in family medicine

Nominees cannot have received this scholarship in the past three years.

Application process

If you would like to be considered, please complete this application form and submit it to Virginie Albert at [email protected] by April 19, 2023.

Please visit the CFPC page for more informations.

The CFPC Indigenous Medical Student Scholarship recognizes a top First Nations, Metis, or Inuit medical student in Canada who has shown an interest in or commitment to a career in family medicine.

The value of the CFPC Indigenous Medical Student Scholarship is $5,000. The award will be presented during the Family Medicine Forum (FMF) 2023. The recipient will receive complimentary registration for one day at the next live FMF. In addition, the CFPC Medical Student Scholarship may reimburse up to $1,500 to offset the costs of accommodation, meals, and travel to attend FMF.*

*Please note that while pandemic restrictions are imposed, we might defer this portion of the award.

Eligibility criteria

The applicant must:

1. be Indigenous medical students in Canada.
2. be in their second-last year of study.
3. be in good academic standing.

Applicants cannot have received this scholarship in the past three years.

Application process

1. Students are asked to submit directly to CFPC National Office. Form to apply
2. The application window opens on November 9, 2022.
3. Applications must be submitted online.
4. Applications must reach the CFPC National Office by 4:00 p.m. (ET) on April 19, 2023.

Please visit the CFPC page for more informations.

Purpose of fund

Offer a scholarship to MD students while working on a project at the Department of Radiology during the summer.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a person with the protected/refugee status or an international student;
2. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
3. intend to take part in a summer research project (requiring a minimum of 8 weeks of work at 37.5 hours per week) at the Department of Radiology.