Attending conferences provides numerous benefits to medical students and overall enhances their medical education and preparation for a future in medicine. Conferences are expensive, and costs may include registration, travel, accommodation, and meals, which can easily exceed $1,000 for a single conference. At present, there is very limited funding for University of Ottawa medical students to attend conferences, and students have identified inadequate funding as an issue they are concerned about. Therefore, the Aesculapian Society has proposed the creation of a medical student conference fund, which would be funded through alumni and faculty donations and distributed by the society.

Purpose of fund

Financially support undergraduate medical students who have attended and presented at a conference.

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 in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
3. have attended and presented at a conference (poster sessions included);
4. have a financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
5. have not received payment or funding from another source that covers the total amount of the conference expenses.

This fund was created in memory of Amanda Lee Kelsall who passed away on January 5th, 2014. Amanda was an outstanding student and athlete, both in high school and university. She won numerous awards, honours and scholarships, achieving 100% in many courses. After graduating with honours from Eastview Secondary School in Barrie, Ontario, Amanda enrolled at Queen's University in Kingston and completed a BSc in chemistry. Amanda loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all of her heart and strived to live for Him in all that she did. She loved others through mentoring, tutoring, serving in the church and community and doing mission work in Ghana. At the time of her death, Amanda was a second year MD student at uOttawa, working towards her dream of becoming a doctor. The Faculty of Medicine will bestow Amanda an in memoriam degree in 2016.

Purpose of fund

Financially support deserving undergraduate students at the Faculty of Medicine.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident;
2. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa;
4. be in good academic standing; and
5. have demonstrated integrity, determination, selflessness and an adventurous spirit through community involvement, athletics, and/or extracurricular activities. Experience and interest in tutoring or mentoring others is particularly welcome

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; and
4. be involved with Inner City Health in some capacity.

The family fund was created by Carol Gravelle.

The family members wish to kindly thank the Alumni Association and the Government of Ontario who helped create the fund through their matching contribution.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to eligible woman medical students who are dedicated to modifying the character of medical education in Ontario and make it more responsive to the evolving health care needs of Ontario society.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a female student registered full-time at the Faculty of Medicine;
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 a balance of aptitudes across several of the following domains: 
   1. medical expert/clinical decision maker;
   2. collaborator;
   3. communicator (educator/humanist/healer);
   4. learner/scholar;
   5. health advocate;
   6. scientist;
   7. gatekeeper/resource manager/steward; and
   8. person

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 scholarship was established in 2002 by Lucie Caron on the occasion of the 10th anniversary celebration of her hiring date at the University of Ottawa. At the time of the establishment of the fund, Mrs. Lucie Caron was the Secretary to the Assistant Vice-Rector at the Alumni and Development office. The founder recognizes the importance of contributing to the education of medical students, and wants to thank her friend and colleague, Chantal Dompierre, for her financial participation to this fund. The founder wishes to thank the University of Ottawa as well as the Government of Ontario who helped create this fund through their generous matching contribution.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to Franco-Ontarian students registered at the Faculty of Medicine of 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; and
4. have completed his/her high school studies in French and use French routinely to communicate.

The Medical Class of 2002 established this fund in memory of one of their classmates, Uttam Sungkur. Uttam immigrated to Canada from Mauritius with the hope of pursuing a career in medicine. He completed a degree in chemistry and was accepted into medical school at the University of Ottawa in 2002. Uttam was well known for his love of athletics and his infectious enthusiasm when participating in sport.

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 third-year University of Ottawa medical students who demonstrate an enthusiasm for athletic endeavours in their daily life.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as full-time students in the third year of an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Medicine of 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. describe their ability to combine athletics with their academic and personal life.

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 for Student Support.

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 scholarship was created in honour of Dr. Arlington F. Dungy on the occasion of his retirement as Associate Dean and Director of the Indigenous Program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa.

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

Purpose of fund

To award a scholarship to a deserving undergraduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine’s Indigenous Program.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must:

1. be registered as full-time students in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Medicine;
2. have been accepted into the Faculty of Medicine’s Indigenous Program;
3. meet the Ontario residency requirement, as per OSAP rules;
4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
5. be in good academic standing

This fund was established in 2008 by the Dr. Mary Ann Mucha in memory of Dr. Eric W. Peterson. Dr. Peterson, a well known neurosurgeon, 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. Dr. Peterson inspired those around him to do more to help those in need. He captured the hope and enthusiasm of medicine.

Dr. Mary Ann Mucha wishes to thank the Government of Ontario who helped create this fund through their generous matching contribution.

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 for Student Support.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as full-time students in 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. demonstrate involvement in activities in medical school and charitable activities outside medical school.

This scholarship was generously created by the estate of Dr. Fernand H. Lévesque. Dr. Lévesque was born on May 19, 1926, in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. He died on January 24, 2022, in Ottawa. Dr. Levesque graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa in 1953. He was a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and practised general surgery in Sudbury and Ottawa. Subsequently, he was a medical adviser for the Canada Pension Plan in Ottawa.

Purpose of fund

To assist an Ontario resident undergraduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine who completed high school in French.

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 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. 5. have completed his/her high school studies in French.

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. Gilles Hurteau, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa from 1976 - 89. 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 at the University of Ottawa;
2. be an Ontario resident, 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 his/her mother tongue or language of secondary studies; and
5. be in good academic standing.

This bursary was generously created by the estate of Dr. Guy Blanchard. Dr. Blanchard was born on May 19, 1932, in Edmonton, Alberta. He died on July 5, 2018, in Montreal. He received his MD from the University of Ottawa in 1956 and became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 1962. He then practised orthopedic surgery, mainly in Quebec. He was also a pioneer in hair transplantation and had a great interest in training health professionals in palliative care.

Dr. Blanchard was always grateful to the University of Ottawa, and he left a large sum in his will to the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine. Additional funds for this bursary come from the estates of his brother, Dr. Bernard Blanchard, who died in 2013, and of his sister, Marguerite Blanchard Di Michele, who died in 2013.

Purpose of fund

Support undergraduate students enrolled in a program in French at the Faculty of Medicine of 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 or part-time student in an undergraduate program in French 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 1997 by Dr. J.J. Kaufman, Class of 1952.

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 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 demonstrated a cheerful attitude and willingness to contribute to the life of the school.

This fund was created in honour of Dr. Jan Bormanis on the occasion of his retirement from the The Ottawa Hospital. Dr. Bormanis has had a full career at the University of Ottawa and the Ottawa Hospital; he has been influential in teaching many of the Faculty's students and residents.

Purpose of fund

Offer financial assistance to MD students and residents at the Faculty of Medicine who have an interest in Hematology or Transfusion Medicine in order to defray travel expenses incurred to support national and international study and research.

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 MD student or a resident in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
3. have an interest in Hematology or Transfusion Medicine, as evidenced by either
   1. a proposal for research conducted, or
   2. completed work to be presented; and
4. participate in study or research activity abroad (national or international) that benefits their program.

The scholarship has been established from a bequest from the estate of the General Harry F.G. Letson who died on April 11, 1992. This legacy is to commemorate Dr. Rushforth's service and devotion to the medical profession and to General Letson.

Dr. Rushforth was born in Simla, India in 1919 to missionary parents. He grew up in Scotland and attended medical school at the University of St. Andrews. His education was interrupted by the 2nd World War. He received the Military Cross for his actions as a Royal Marine Commando during the D-Day landing in Normandy. After resuming medical school, he worked for the Grenfell Mission in Newfoundland - an experience which shaped his career and led him to return to Canada. He practiced family medicine in Ottawa for more than 40 years. He had a traditional family practice that included patients of all ages, many housecalls, and a deep interest in the ‘whole person’ long before it was fashionable. He was highly regarded by his colleagues and his patients, and his warmth and understanding were valued by all who knew him. He took tremendous pleasure in the stories shared during house calls, many of them for the housebound elderly. Dr. Rushforth was pleased to be able to help medical students who had an interest in geriatrics and family medicine, through the generous bequest in his honour by General Letson.

Purpose of fund

To award a scholarship to a student with a particular interest in geriatric medicine.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a third or fourth year student in the M.D. program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa; and
2. have demonstrated interest in geriatric medicine as a future career by successful completion of a two weeks elective or selective clinical rotation in Geriatric Medicine, University of Ottawa.

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to medical students who qualify under the terms of the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. The fund is intended to be primarily, but not exclusively, for female students in the Faculty of Medicine who display leadership qualities. The donor thanks the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.

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 (Ontario Student Assistance Program) rules;
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
4. demonstrate leadership qualities.

Note: The fund is intended to be primarily, but not exclusively, for female students in the Faculty of Medicine who display leadership qualities.

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. Peter Ender, graduate of the class of Medicine 1977. 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 at the University of Ottawa;
2. be an Ontario resident, 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; and
4. be a well-rounded individual of good character.

Dr. Walter Hendelman is a native of Montreal, completing both his undergraduate (B.Sc.) and medical studies (M.D., C.M.) at McGill University. After a period of post-doctoral research training in the U.S.A., he returned to Canada in 1968 and began his academic career with the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa, joining the Department of Anatomy. His research as a bench scientist involved nerve tissue culture and electron microscopy, supported by Canadian granting agencies. He was a full professor in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the time of his official retirement.

As his interest in the teaching of the nervous system evolved, he began to create new resources to assist the students in learning this intricate subject matter. Amongst his earliest efforts were a series of videotapes on the nervous system - demonstrations of the brain as seen in the laboratory. Then he developed and published some illustrations, with explanations, in the form of a student ATLAS of Neuroanatomy. Next came his interest in the use of digital technology, which resulted in the publishing of two original learning resources on the web. His dedication to teaching led to his obtaining an M.Ed. degree.

After his retirement, Dr. Hendelman has continued with the Faculty and has been instrumental in developing a program for the medical students on Professionalism, a series of sessions and other interventions which are designed to assist medical students develop the behaviors and attitudes expected of all physicians. His most recent edition of the Atlas was published in 2006, now called the Atlas of Functional Neuroanatomy, including a CD-ROM.

Dr. Hendelman has always been an active participant in the life of the faculty. One of his earliest contributions was to assist in the formation of the Admissions Committee. He served on numerous faculty committees over the years. His main focus has been medical education throughout his career.

The Dr. Walter Hendelman Scholarship in Neuroscience was established to mark his deep devotion to the understanding of the nervous system as his life-long professional commitment.

It is hoped that students receiving assistance from this scholarship will continue either as a clinician involved in using her/his knowledge to help patients, and/or as a researcher generating new knowledge and understanding about the nervous system. In either or both roles, Dr. Hendelman trusts that the person will undertake to teach others - all students, medical residents and other health professionals, as well as patients - about the brain. The donor wishes to thank the Government of Ontario who helped create this fund through their generous matching contributions.

Purpose of fund

To encourage a medical student interested in pursuing a career involving the nervous system, either the clinical aspect related to neurology and/or the research aspect related to neuroscience.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident;
2. be registered as a full-time student in the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
3. be a 3rd or 4th year medical student;
4. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules;
5. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
6. demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career involving the nervous system, either the clinical aspect related to neurology and/or the research aspect related to neuroscience.

This scholarship is awarded to eligible medical students in any year of their studies who have demonstrated an ability to overcome personal adversity in pursuit of their life goals. George Kadar was a brilliant engineer and scholar who embraced learning with a passion and focus that was quite simply unrivalled. After losing his family in the Holocaust, he managed to convince a private business owner to sponsor his education at the Technical University of Budapest, from which he earned his degree in electrical engineering. Taking flight from communist Hungary during the Revolution of 1956, he immigrated to Toronto after seeing “Maple Leaf Wrestling” playing on a television set while at Pier 21. He went on to become an eminent and trail-blazing satellite engineer and consultant, travelling the globe and loving every minute of his work along the way. A supremely proud father and a dedicated husband, he continued to work full-time as a satellite engineering consultant while well into his seventies.

At age 77, after receiving a diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer with a uniformly dismal short-term prognosis, he set about reinventing the way in which patients deal with this dreadful disease, simultaneously educating himself in oncology, cell biology, chemotherapeutics and vaccine therapies and the like. Over the next 6 years, he achieved 2 previously unheard of complete clinical and radiographic remissions, and in the process, directly inspired and provided guidance to approximately 60 other individuals from the world over who suffered from the same condition.

He passed away on November 2nd, 2009, but not before forging a brightly lit path for any others who might be brave enough and brilliant enough to try and negotiate the treacherous waters of a cancer diagnosis. We have established this scholarship in order to recognize a medical student who is imbued with the same sense of perseverance and passion that was constantly on display throughout George’s remarkable life.

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 students at the Faculty of Medicine who have demonstrated an ability to overcome personal adversity in pursuit of their life goals.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as full-time students in a program at the Faculty of Medicine of 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 demonstrated an ability to overcome personal adversity in pursuit of their life goals.

The “Father Danis Fund” results from the annual investment revenues flowing from an endowment established by some of the Faculty's early graduates. The fund honors their cherished mentor and friend, Father Lorenzo Danis. He was a member of the Oblate order and the individual charged with developing a medical school at the University of Ottawa.

Purpose of fund

Provide for all manners of activities related to the participation at conferences, colloquiums or seminars of academic or professional content where the student has presented.

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 in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
3. have attended and presented at a conference;
4. have a financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
5. have not received payment or funding from another source that covers the total amount of the conference expenses.

The Ontario Medical Foundation (OMF), a charitable organization established by the members of the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa have joined forces to established this fund in order to lift the burden of debt for medical students. The principal sponsors are the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and MD Management (MDM) through the Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF). The founders of this fund appreciate the contribution of the donors and of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario through their matching programs.

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.

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; and
4. be a member of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).

This fund was established in memory of Dr. R. Kelly McGinnis by Dr. Donald Kilby while he was Director of Health Services at the University of Ottawa.

Purpose of fund

To provide financial assistance to Canadian students in medicine or health sciences, so they can take part in clinical internships in Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as a full-time student at the Faculty of Medicine or the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa;
2. have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status;
3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
4. participate in clinical work in Africa, credited by the Faculties of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa.

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.

Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, Maniwaki, Quebec, was imbued with a sense of leadership from a very early age. Born under the morning star on November 11, 1913, his mother was inspired to call him Ojigkwanong. She chose well as Elder Commanda followed in Pakinawatik footsteps to become chief of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, a greatly revered leader in his own right and an honoured representative for all Aboriginal people. As a traditional guide, trapper and woodsman for much of his life, he was also passionate about promoting environmental stewardship and respect for Mother Earth. He worked with the elements of the earth as a birch bark canoe maker and craftsman of international renown. He built a canoe for Queen Margrethe of Denmark, helped Pierre Trudeau repair his famous birch bark canoe and has a special display dedicated to his work at the Canadian Canoe Museum of Peterborough. At the age of 90, his canoe making skills and philosophy are celebrated in Valerie Pouyanne's documentary, Good Enough for Two.

A respected spokesman and spiritual leader at many conferences, Elder Commanda's work was acknowledged nationally and internationally. In 2006, shortly after his book “Learning from a Kindergarten Dropout” was published, he received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the University of Ottawa. In December 2008, he was appointed Officer of the Order of Canada, for his leadership as an elder who has promoted intercultural understanding and has raised awareness of the traditions and legacies of Canada's Aboriginal people . Elder Commanda was deeply honoured to witness this recognition of the relevance of Indigenous Wisdom to this country. Fully trilingual, he shared his words and prayers in Algonquin, and translated them into English and French. Central to Elder Commanda's teachings are the concepts of equality, balance, respect and responsibility for Mother Earth, for all life forms and for people of all racial and cultural backgrounds. His vision is reflected in the creation of “ Circle of All Nations, A Culture of Peace”: http://www.circleofallnations.ca

Purpose of fund

This fund will be used to create bursaries for Indigenous students from the Faculty of Medicine who are in the MD program.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
2. be registered as a full-time student in the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine;
3. provide documented proof of Indigenous identity, in accordance with the requirements of the University of Ottawa Eligibility for Focused Admissions, Scholarships, and Bursaries for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis People administrative procedure; and
4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa.

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.

Purpose of fund

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

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 student in 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 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.

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 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 endowment fund was established in 2009 through a generous bequest by the Estate of Doris Giguere. 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 OSAP2 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

Applicants 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

The 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 student
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 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 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 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 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 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. 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

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 a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a person with the protected/refugee status;
2. be registered full-time at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa;
3. meet the Ontario residency requirement, 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 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 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.

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 applicant must:

1. be registered full-time at the Faculty of Medicine, 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 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

Provide financial assistance to University of Ottawa medical students who demonstrate the highest level of professionalism in their interactions with patients.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants 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; and
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 applicants 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 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; and
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 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 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 applicants 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 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 outstanding academic achievement (for students entering the Faculty of Medicine) OR have achieved at least one honours grade and placed in the top 20% of the class in each medical year completed (for students already at the Faculty of Medicine). 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 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 the second, third or fourth year of the medical program; and
5. maintain a satisfactory academic standing.

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 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 a full-time student in an undergraduate program 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 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 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; and
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; and
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.

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 the year 2000 by Dr. J. Norman Sinclair, a graduate of the class of 1953. In establishing this fund, the donor wishes to recognize the contribution of Father Lorenzo Danis, the founder of the Faculty of Medicine. Also, the donor wishes to recognize the support he received from Father Danis while pursuing his medical studies.

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

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

Purpose of fund

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 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. Arlington Dungy, Associate Dean of Professional Affairs at the Faculty 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 applicant must:

1. be registered 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. be in good academic standing; and
5. have demonstrated voluntary involvement and leadership in their communities.

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 not 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 to 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

Applicants 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

Applicants 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. 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.

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 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; and
3. 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 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 a full-time student in a program 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 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 a full-time student in a program 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 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.

Eligibillty 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.

Purpose of fund

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

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student at the Faculty of Medicine; and
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.

Eligibillty Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student in the Faculty of Medicine; and
2. 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

The applicant must:

1. be registered as a full-time student in a program at the Faculty of Medicine at 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 Service of the University of Ottawa.

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 undergraduate student registered in a program at the Faculty of Medicine.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as a full-time undergraduate student in a program 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.

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.

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 Government of Ontario for its matching contribution.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as a part-time or full-time student at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
2. demonstrate a history of satisfactory academic achievement;
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 scholarship was generously created by Marjorie Melick, a member of the Ottawa Club, in memory of her father, John Vicars Reid.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be a female student registered full-time in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa;
2. be a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant;
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 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 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 as a full-time student in the Faculty of Medicine at 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 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 fund was established in 1997 by Dr. Robert C. Bociek, graduate of the class of 1955. 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 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; and
4. have demonstrated involvement in his/her community.

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. Hyman Donnenfeld, a graduate of the 1958 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 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; and
4. demonstrate voluntary involvement and leadership qualities.

This fund was established in 1997 by Dr. Jeffrey Turnbull, Vice-Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education, in honour of Dr. John F. Seely, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine from 1989 to 1995.

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 contribution.

Purpose of fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide assistance to undergraduate students in the MD program who are in 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 full-time as an undergraduate student to the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa;
3. meet the Ontario residency requirement, 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 demonstrated volunteer involvement and leadership in their community.

This fund was created by the merger of the Rachel Waugh Anesthesia Scholarship Fund and the Rachel Waugh Community Involvement Scholarship Fund, both established in 1997 by members of the Department of Anesthesia in memory of Rachel Waugh.

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

Financially support to students in the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine who demonstrate community involvement and academic excellence.

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 MD program 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;
5. have demonstrated leadership and commitment to their communities; and
6. have demonstrated academic excellence.

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.