Health Sciences 2014–2015 University Calendar

7.2.1

Scholarships and Bursaries

Entrance Scholarships and Bursaries

John and Barbara Altshuler Entrance Bursaries in Medicine

– established in 2006 by David Altshuler and the Altshuler family, in honour of his parents, John Altshuler, B.Sc. 1955, M.D.,C.M. 1959, and Barbara Altshuler, DIP. P.Th. 1958. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to a full-time undergraduate student entering the Faculty of Medicine M.D.,C.M. program, on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement. Renewable for a maximum of four years, provided the holder maintains the same level of financial need and academic standing.
Estimated value: $5,000 each.

Dr. John H. Burgess Distinguished Scholarship

– established in 2011 by John H Burgess, B.Sc. 1954, M.D.,C.M. 1958. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine to one or more students from indigenous communities in Canada on the basis of academic merit, with preference given to students of Inuit, Métis or First Nations heritage or to one or more students nominated by the Widening Participation Committee that attends to diversity and equity in recruitment and admission to medicine at McGill University. For over three decades Dr. Burgess demonstrated his commitment to serving the Inuit in Canada's North as a consulting cardiologist. Dr. Burgess wishes to continue his legacy of service by supporting the training of future physicians from underserved regions in Canada.
Value: varies. May be renewed.

Class of Medicine 1985 Entrance Scholarship

– established in 2011 by the Class of Medicine 1985. Awarded, based on consideration of applicant's admissions file and submission of an invited supplemental essay, by the Faculty of Medicine to incoming students in the M.D.,C.M. program. Recipients will be selected by the "Widening Participation Committee" whose mandate is to promote diversity and equity in the classroom.
Value: varies.

The Frederick Penton Loftus Lane Scholarship

– established in 2010 through the generous bequest of Esther M.E. Lane, in memory of her late husband, Frederick Penton Loftus Lane. Awarded on the basis of academic merit by the Faculty of Medicine to distinguished Canadian students entering the M.D.,C.M. program in the Faculty of Medicine.
Value: varies.

Livingstone-Friedman Scholarship in Medicine

– established in 2007 by Professors Sydney Friedman, B.A. 1938, M.D.,C.M. 1940, M.Sc. 1941, Ph.D. 1946, and Constance Friedman, B.Sc. 1941, M.Sc. 1942, Ph.D. 1948. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine to a student entering the M.D.,C.M. program; this scholarship is intended to encourage the student's fuller enjoyment of the cultural environment of the University and city.
Estimated value: $5,000.

Anjna and Jogindar Majhail Scholarship

– established in 2004 by Anjna Majhail, M.S.W. 1972, in memory of her late husband Jogindar Majhail. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Scholarship Committee to an outstanding student entering first year Medicine who demonstrates academic excellence. The scholarship is renewable for three years provided the holder maintains satisfactory academic standing.
Value: minimum $5,000.

Anjna Majhail Entrance Bursary

– established in 2007 by Anjna Majhail, M.S.W. 1972. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to full-time undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Medicine, M.D.,C.M. program, on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement.
Estimated value: $5,000; renewable.

James Moses and Stella Frosst Alexander Scholarships

– established in 1992 to honour James Moses Alexander, a distinguished graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, McGill University (1934). Three scholarships are available each year for students with outstanding merit entering the four-year undergraduate program in the Faculty of Medicine. Awarded by the Faculty Scholarships Committee and renewable provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee.
Value: minimum $8,000 each.

T.F. Rose Entrance Scholarship

– established in 2010 through the generous bequest of Sylvia Rose, honouring the wishes of her late husband, T.F. Rose, M.D.,C.M. 1943, for outstanding undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Medicine. Awarded on the basis of academic merit by the Faculty of Medicine.
Value: varies.

Dr. Graham Sommer International Scholarships in Medicine

– established in 2006 by Dr. Graham Sommer, M.D.,C.M. 1972. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine to outstanding international students entering the M.D.,C.M. program in the Faculty of Medicine. While academic standing is of primary importance, consideration will also be given to leadership in extracurricular and community activities.
Estimated value: $15,000; renewable.

Dr. Arthur M. Vineberg Scholarship

– established in November 1997 by Mrs. Elaine Leopold-Sargent, niece of Dr. Arthur M. Vineberg, B.Sc. (Arts) 1924, M.Sc. 1928, Ph.D. 1933, in recognition of Dr. Vineberg's work as pioneer of modern cardiac surgery and long-time lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine. Awarded on the basis of outstanding academic merit by the Faculty Scholarships Committee to students entering or in the four-year undergraduate program in the Faculty of Medicine.
Value: $6,000.

Jonathan Ballon Scholarships

– established in 1995 through generous gifts from friends and family to honour the memory of Jonathan Ballon, B.A. 1947, M.D. 1952, a distinguished graduate of McGill. Awarded to outstanding Canadian students entering the four-year Medical degree program or the joint M.D./Ph.D. or M.D./M.B.A. programs. While academic excellence is of primary importance, professionalism, compassion and demonstrated leadership in athletics or other student activities will be considered. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine Scholarships Committee and renewable provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee.
Estimated value: $8,000.

Mary and Stuart Webster Bursary Fund

– established in 2001 through a generous gift from Mary G. Webster, B.A. 1938. The annual income will be used to assist Canadian students entering Medicine or related health sciences programs who have demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to deserving female students.
Value: minimum $5,000; renewable subject to satisfactory standing.

David G. Guthrie Major Bursaries in Medicine

– established in 2008 by David G. Guthrie, B.Sc. 1943, M.D.,C.M. 1944. Dr. Guthrie, a radiologist, wishes to acknowledge the education and opportunities provided to him by McGill and wishes to help future generations of medical students with their studies and medical ambitions. Awarded by the McGill University Scholarships and Student Aid Office to students in the M.D.,C.M. program and the Med-P year who have good academic standing and demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to Canadian students entering the program.
Estimated value: varies; renewable provided good academic standing is maintained.

Dr. W.B. and Dr. M.H. Chung Entrance Bursaries in Medicine –

established in 2006 by Dr. Wallace B. Chung, M.D. 1953, and his wife, Dr. Madeline H. Chung. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to full-time undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Medicine, M.D.,C.M. program, on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement.
Estimated value: varies; renewable.

Graduation Awards and In-Course Scholarships

Drs. Annalee & Mark Abelson Travel Fund in Medicine

– established in 1997 through a generous gift from Dr. Annalee Abelson, B.A. 1968, M.Sc. 1971, Ph.D. 1981 and Dr. Mark Abelson, B.Sc. 1966, M.D.,C.M. 1970. The annual income is to be used equally for travel funds for M.D./Ph.D. students and students in the School of Human Communication Sciences and Disorders. The travel funds will be awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Department of Graduate Studies and Research.

John H. Altshuler Award In Pathology, Dermatology or Hematology

– established in 2006 by David Altshuler and the Altshuler Family in memory of his late father John H. Altshuler, B.Sc. 1955, M.D.,C.M. 1959. Awarded annually by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to a medical student in the Faculty of Medicine who participates in a research project at McGill University. Preference will be given to students pursuing research within the fields of Pathology, Dermatology or Hematology.

Sir Edward W. Beatty Memorial Scholarships for Medical Students

– income from a bequest of $100,000 from the late Dr. Henry Albert Beatty provides scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Medicine. For students who hold or are working towards the McGill M.D.,C.M., the award may be held at any approved institution in Canada or abroad. For other qualified students, the award must be held at McGill. The holder is expected to devote the year of tenure either to research or to some form of special training excluding the normal training towards the M.D.,C.M. and excluding any of the years of residency training required in the Diploma courses.

Ettie Israel Bennett Bursary

– established in 1986 to be awarded for medical research to a deserving student as selected by the Faculty Scholarships Committee.

Israel & Ettie Bennett Prize

– Summer Research Bursary recipients are eligible to receive the Israel and Ettie Bennett Prize in the amount of $250, which is awarded to a deserving student whose work is judged to be excellent by the Student Research Committee. A nominating letter from the supervisor outlining the reasons for which the student is worthy of nomination is beneficiary to the Committee.

Dr. Yuk Chan Ma and Dr. Yuen Kok Chan Prize in Multicultural and International Medicine

– established in October 2006 by Dr. Alice Chan-Yip, M.D.,C.M. 1962, in memory of her late parents. Awarded annually by the Faculty of Medicine Scholarships Committee to a medical student who participates in a Canadian multicultural or international elective of at least four weeks. The prize will be awarded to the student who presents the best project demonstrating an understanding of the contribution of social and cultural factors to health.

Clouston Memorial Scholarship

– endowed in 1986 by the family in memory of Dr. H.R. Clouston and his father, Dr. J. Clouston, both of Huntingdon, Quebec. Awarded by the Faculty Scholarships Committee to a medical student who undertakes a research project with preference to the field of genetics.
Value: varies.

Mr. & Mrs. John Henry Collins Memorial Bursary

– endowed in 1986 by a bequest from Mrs. John Henry Collins to assist students in conducting medical research. Awarded by the Faculty Student Research Committee.

George Corcoran Scholarship

– established by a bequest from Emily Jones Corcoran in memory of her husband. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine Scholarships Committee to students in the undergraduate medical program with preference to students registered in the M.D./Ph.D. program.
Value: varies.

Dr. Harry I. Craimer Research Scholarship

– established in 2009 by the generous bequest of the late Harry I. Craimer, B.Com. 1933, in honour of his late cousin, Dr. Harry I. Craimer, B.Sc. 1934, M.D. 1937, to support students in the Faculty of Medicine conducting research in the areas of oncology or diabetes through the Research Bursary Program.

Madhu Bala Dhawan Bursary for Research in Palliative Care or Cancer

– established in 2000 by Dr. K.C. Dhawan in memory of his wife. Awarded annually by the Faculty of Medicine Student Research Committee to a medical or allied health professional student who participates in a research project in either palliative care or cancer research at McGill University.

Victor Dzau and Ruth Cooper-Dzau Research Bursary

– established by Dr. Victor Dzau, B.Sc. 1968, M.D.,C.M. 1972, and Ruth Cooper-Dzau, B.Phys.Ther. 1972, to support undergraduate students in the Faculty of medicine conducting research under the guidance of a professor during the summer months. Awarded annually by the office of the Associate Dean, Research Office, of the Faculty of Medicine to undergraduate students in their 1st and 2nd year of a four-year medical or nursing or physical and occupational therapy degree program. Preference will be given to medical students.
Value: varies; may be divided to fund more than one student.

Faculty of Medicine Award

– an achievement award of $400 is available for a student whose poster at Student Research Day is judged the best by a panel of Faculty Members.

GlaxoSmithKline Award

– an achievement award of $500 is available for a student whose presentation at Student Research Day is judged the best by a panel of Faculty Members. The judges' marking scheme covers the following points: Originality - of subject matter and of relevance of topic; Presentation - review of literature, objectives, methodology, results, interpretation; Questions - ability to respond knowledgeably.

The George and Muriel Graham Undergraduate Research Bursary in Medicine

– established in 2008 by Mary F. Graham, M.D.,C.M. in memory of her in-laws. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine Scholarships Committee to a M.D.,C.M. student in the Faculty of Medicine who participates in a research project at McGill University. Preference will be given to students pursuing research within the field of Medicine.
Value: varies.

Dr. Ruby Jackson Research Bursary

– established in 2005 by Dr. Ruby G. Jackson, M.D.,C.M. 1950. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to medical students who participate in research projects at McGill University during the summer, fall or winter programs.
Value: varies.

Kevric Summer Research Bursary

– established in 2009 by Richard Hylands, B.Com. 1980. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine’s Student Research Committee to one or more undergraduate students in the M.D.,C.M. program in the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada Grant

– established in 1992 by the Leukemia Research Fund. Awarded annually by the Faculty Student Research Committee to a medical student who participates in a summer research project in leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, myeloma or other blood cancer-related research at McGill University.
Value: varies.

Judith Anne Wright Litvack Bursaries

– bequeathed in 1999 by Judith Litvack to support the research bursary program for students in the Faculty of Medicine. The research projects supported are to be in the disorder anxiety. One or more bursaries in each of the two research committees.
Value: varies.

Mach-Gaensslen Foundation Bursaries

– summer research bursary awarded to at least four medical students in the fields of oncology, cardiology, and psychiatry.

Hilton J. Mckeown Scholarships

– established by a bequest from Hilton J. McKeown, M.D. 1927, to the Friends of McGill to provide financial support to students in the Faculty of Medicine. Awards are granted on the basis of academic achievement and the value of each award will depend upon financial need and other awards held. Preference will be given to students in the M.D.,C.M./Ph.D. program. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine.
Value: varies.

Dr. Clarke K. Mcleod Memorial Scholarship Fund

– established in 1979 by a bequest from Dr. Clarke K. McLeod, M.D.,C.M., 1927 to provide scholarships for undergraduate medical students.

James O. Meadows and Maria Meadows Awards

– income from a bequest from the late Dame Maria Cowan Meadows provides awards for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Medicine who are engaged in research. Preference is given to candidates working in cancer research but worthy candidates in other areas of medical or surgical research are also considered. Application is made to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine.

Merck Frosst Canada Limited Award

– an award plus a Merck Manual of Diagnostics and Therapeutics. Established by Merck Frosst Canada Limited for undergraduates in the Faculty to support research in the field of therapeutics. Awarded by the Faculty Student Research Committee.

Aurore Picard Bursary

– a bequest from the late Aurore Picard provides an annual medical research bursary for a meritorious student. Awarded by the Faculty Scholarships Committee.

Ivan Racheff Scholarships

– established in 1986 to be awarded by the Faculty Student Research Committee to medical students who demonstrate an interest in research in public health and/or the effects of pollution or pollutants on the human body.

Rose Schwarz - Helen Marcus Bursary

– established by the family and friends of the late Rose Schwarz and the late Helen Marcus. To assist a needy, deserving student engaged in summer work in cancer research.

Dr. Joseph Tanzman Award

– established in 1975 in honour of Dr. Joseph Tanzman, M.D. 1927, and to be awarded to a medical student in any given year from the Province of New Brunswick, as a preference. If in any year no such candidate is available, the award may be made to any deserving student in the Faculty of Science. Awarded by the Scholarships Committee of the Faculty of Medicine or Science as the case may be.

Harry Shankman Scholarships

– a bequest from the late Annette Shankman Rieder in honour of her brother Harry Shankman, M.D., provides annual scholarships for meritorious medical students in the M.D./Ph.D. program. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine Scholarships Committee, on the recommendation of the M.D./Ph.D. Program director.
Value: varies.

Murray R. Stalker Family Medicine Research Bursary

–established in 2007 by Dr. Merrill Stalker, B.Sc. 1947, M.D.,C.M. 1951 in memory of his father Murray R. Stalker, M.D.,C.M. 1924, who was one of the principal founders of the College of Family Physicians. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to an undergraduate student in the medical or allied health programs with a preference to students who undertake research in family medicine at McGill University.

William V. Victor Award

– established in 2000 by Laura Victor, B.A. 1932, in memory of her husband, William V. Victor, B.Com. 1931, F.C.A. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine Jury of the Annual Student Research Day to a meritorious undergraduate medical student.

Needs-Based Scholarships and Bursaries

Dr. Maude E. Seymour Abbott Scholarships

– established in 1938 in honour of the late Maude E. Abbott, B.A., M.D., F.R.C.P.(Canada), LL.D.(McGill), to commemorate her distinguished work in connection with the history of Canadian medicine, the Sir William Osler Pathological Collection, and her outstanding research in congenital cardiac disease. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to undergraduate medical students on the basis of academic standing and financial need.

Dr. J.H.B. Allan Scholarships

– available to undergraduate medical students in any year. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.

Jack Auerbach Memorial Bursary

– established in 2001 through a bequest by Jack Auerbach for students in the Faculty of Medicine. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of financial need.

Shirley Auld Bursaries

– established in 2007 by Dr. Peter Auld, M.D.,C.M. 1952, in memory and in honour of his late wife, Shirley Auld. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to students in the M.D.,C.M. program on the basis of financial need.

Bellam Memorial Bursaries

– a bequest from the estate of the late C.F. Bellam and awarded on the basis of financial need to students from Stanstead County, Quebec.

Dr. Ben Benjamin Memorial Bursary

– established by his sisters in memory of the late Ben Benjamin, B.A., M.D.,C.M., Lecturer in the Department of Pediatrics. Awarded on high academic standing and financial need to medical students by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.

Joseph Israel Bennett Bursary

– a bequest from the late Joseph Israel Bennett provides an annual bursary for a deserving medical student. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.

Leonard and Carol Berall and Family Bursaries

– established in 2004 by Leonard and Carol Berall and family for undergraduate medical students in the Faculty of Medicine. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of financial need to one or more students in good academic standing.

Sydney Blidner Memorial Scholarship

– established in 1996 by a bequest of the late Mrs. Pauline Blidner Krupp in memory of her brother. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to worthy undergraduate students in any year in the Faculty of Medicine on the basis of academic standing and financial need.

Frieda and Carl A. Bodensieck Memorial Bursary

– established in 1998 by a bequest from Frieda Taylor Emmett to assist students in the pursuit of studies in the Faculty of Medicine. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.

Dr. J. Robert Bowen and Veronica A. Bowen Bursary

– established in 2009 through the estate of the late J. Robert Bowen, M.D.,C.M. 1945. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to students in the Faculty of Medicine on the basis of financial need and good academic standing.

Dr. Maurice Brodie Memorial Scholarship

– established in 1993 by Edna S. Brodie in memory of her husband, Dr. Maurice Brodie, M.D. 1928. Awarded on the basis of academic standing and financial need by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Medicine.

Nat Christie Scholarships

– established in 1982 by the Nat Christie Foundation thanks to a gift from Dr. Clara Christie Might, M.D.,C.M. 1925, the youngest sister of Nat Christie, and first woman to practice obstetrics and gynecology in Alberta. These scholarships are awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to one or more medical students in good academic standing who demonstrate financial need.
Value: varies.

Class of Medicine 1943B Bursary

– established in 1995 by the Class of Medicine 1943B in honour of their 50th anniversary of graduation. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to a third-year medical student in good academic standing who exhibits financial need.

Class of Medicine 1953 Bursary

– established by the Class of 1953 on the occasion of its 55th anniversary reunion. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to students in the M.D.,C.M. program based on financial need and good academic standing.

Class of Medicine 1954 - Dr. C.P. Martin in Memoriam Scholarship

– established in 1999 by the Class of Medicine of 1954 to celebrate their 45th and 50th anniversaries of graduation. Given in appreciation for the education they received at McGill, and in memory of their beloved professor of anatomy, Dr. C.P. Martin. Awarded on the basis of financial need by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to medical students in good academic standing.

Class of Medicine 1959 Scholarship

– established in 1999 by the Class of Medicine 1959 in appreciation for the education they received at McGill and in commemoration of the Class' 40th anniversary of graduation. Awarded on the basis of financial need by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to medical students in good academic standing.

Class of Medicine 1963 Scholarship

– established in 1998 by the Class of Medicine 1963 in appreciation for the education received at McGill and in commemoration of the Class' 35th anniversary of graduation. Awarded on the basis of financial need by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to medical students in good academic standing.

Class of Medicine 1964 Bursary

– established by the Class of 1964 on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary reunion. This bursary is awarded on the basis of financial need by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to students in good standing in the M.D.,C.M. program.

Class of Medicine 1967 Bursary

– established by the Class of 1967 in honour of their 40th Anniversary reunion. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to students in the M.D.,C.M. program on the basis of financial need and good academic standing.

Class of Medicine 1972 Bursary

– established by the Class of Medicine 1972, in appreciation for the education they received at McGill, and in commemoration of their 25th Anniversary of graduation. Awarded on the basis of financial need by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to medical students in good academic standing.

Class of Medicine 1979 Bursary

– established in 2007 by the Class of 1979 on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary reunion, which took place in 2004. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to students in the M.D.,C.M. or Med-P program on the basis of financial need to one or more students in good academic standing.

Class of Medicine 1981 Bursary

– established in 2007 by the Class of 1981 on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary reunion, which took place in 2006. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to students in the M.D.,C.M. program on the basis of financial need to one or more students in good academic standing.

Class of Medicine 1983 Bursary

– established in 2011 by the Class of Medicine 1983 in honour of their 25th Anniversary reunion. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to students in the M.D.,C.M. program on the basis of financial need and good academic standing.

Mark J. Cohen Bursaries in Medicine

– established in 2003 by Mark J. Cohen, M.D.,C.M. 1992, for M.D.,C.M. students in the Faculty of Medicine. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of financial need to one or more students in good academic standing.

Beverley Cooner Bursary

– established in 1968 by the family and friends of the late Beverley Cooner to assist a deserving medical student. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of financial need and academic standing.

Muriel and Ernest Corso Bursaries in Medicine

– established in 2007 through a bequest by Muriel Corso in memory of Muriel and Ernest Corso. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to students in the M.D.,C.M. or Med-P program on the basis of financial need to one or more students in good academic standing.

James H. Cummings Scholarships

– bequeathed by the late James H. Cummings. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to undergraduate medical students on the basis of academic standing and financial need.

Annie Diamond Bursaries

– established in 1969 for medical students with financial need. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.

Hyman Druckman Bursary

– established in 1998 by a bequest from Hyman Druckman. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to deserving students in the Faculty of Medicine with financial need.

Samuel Eidlow Memorial Bursary

– established for worthy medical undergraduate students with financial need.

Winnifred And James Fergus Memorial Bursary

– established in 2012 by Evelyn Fergus, in memory of her parents, Winnifred and James Fergus, for one or more students in the Faculty of Medicine. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of good academic standing and demonstrated financial need.
Value: varies.

Chancellor Ferrier Memorial Bursary

– established by Mrs. Herbert V. Lacey in memory of her great-grandfather, Senator James Ferrier, Chancellor of McGill from 1884 to 1889. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of academic standing and financial need, with preference to students from the State of Wyoming.

Dr. E.M. Fisher Memorial Scholarship

– available to any medical undergraduate student and awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.

Nancy Catherine Hall Scholarship

– established in 1994 through a bequest from Queena M. Esdale in memory of Nancy Catherine Hall, B.Sc. 1948, M.Sc. 1950. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to first-year students in the Faculty of Medicine on the basis of academic standing and financial need. Preference will be given to women.

Simon And Rosalie Halpern Memorial Scholarship

– established by the late Dr. Fanny G. Halpern in memory of her parents. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to medical students of the Roman Catholic or Jewish faith who have distinguished academic standing and financial need.

Marjorie Hampson Bursaries

– established in 2005 by Lawrence G. Hampson, B.Sc. 1947, M.D.,C.M. 1949, M.Sc. 1953, Dip. Surgery 1955, in memory of his wife Marjorie Hampson, for one or more medical students in good academic standing who demonstrate financial need. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.

Dr. David M. and Donalda L. Harvey Scholarship

– established in 1995 by Dr. David M. Harvey M.D. 1955, and his wife Donalda L., to support medical students based on academic standing and demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is tenable in any year and may be renewed. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.
Value: varies.

Walter J. Hoare Memorial Scholarship

– endowed by the late Dr. Charles W. Hoare, a graduate of McGill University, in memory of his son, Walter J. Hoare, who was killed in World War I. Preference is given to graduates of the Collegiate Institutes of the counties of Essex, Kent and Lambton entering the Faculty of Medicine. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.

J. Alexander Hutchison Bursaries

– established in 2007 by J. Lawrence Hutchison, B.Sc. 1949, M.D.,C.M. 1953, Dip. Int. Med. 1958, in honour of his grandfather, J. Alexander Hutchison, M.D.,C.M. 1884, Professor of Surgery and Chief of Surgery at the Montreal General Hospital. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of financial need to one or more students in good academic standing in the M.D.,C.M. or Med-P programs.

Keith Hutchison Memorial Scholarships

– two or more scholarships, in memory of the late Dr. Keith Hutchison. Awarded on the basis of distinguished academic standing and need; tenable in any year. The recipient in any session may reapply for the following year.

Ives Scholarship

– established in 1967 by a bequest of David Fraser Murray, M.D.,C.M. 1924. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of financial need with preference given to students from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick or Prince Edward Island.

Campbell Keenan Memorial Scholarship

– established by the late Miss Charlotte Mildred Hagar in memory of the late Dr. Campbell B. Keenan. Tenable in the second, third, or fourth year; and awarded on the basis of distinguished academic standing and financial need to an applicant who intends to enter surgical practice. The recipient in any session may reapply for the following year.

Bruce and Muriel Kelly Memorial Bursary

– established in 1988 by a bequest from Muriel Kelly to assist a deserving and needy Canadian student pursuing the degree of M.D.,C.M., with a preference given to students from the Toronto area. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.

Phyllis Aida Daly Du Fresn Kennedy Memorial Bursary

– established in 1984 by family and friends in memory of Mrs. Kennedy. Awarded to undergraduate students in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing or Medicine. Preference is given to those not eligible for other financial assistance.

James Grahame Ker and Frederick K. Petrie Memorial Scholarship

– awarded to a student from Eastern Ontario (Counties of Dundas, Stormont, Glengarry, Grenville, Carleton, Russell and Prescott) or from Montreal. Based upon distinguished academic standing and financial need; tenable in second year and may be renewed. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to medical students.

Kinch Memorial Bursary

– established by Miss Dia Joyce in memory of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Kinch to assist medical undergraduates. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.

Frederick Penton Loftus Lane Bursary Fund

– established in 1979 by a bequest from Esther M.E. Lane. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to undergraduate medical students on the basis of academic standing and financial need.

Leclerc Medical Student Travel Award

– established by an endowment from Dr. J.R. Leclerc who has always valued education at a high level. Income from this fund will be used to permit medical students doing summer research projects to present their work at scientific meetings. If the need arises, income can also be utilized for summer research bursaries. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine Scholarships Committee.

Dr. Gabriel Leung Memorial Award

– established in 1987 by Mrs. Jane Leung and friends, through the Education Foundation of the Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals, in memory of Dr. Gabriel Leung, who graduated from McGill with his M.D.,C.M. in 1972. Awarded by the Faculty Scholarships Committee to a second year medical student for achieving academic excellence or to pursue an independent research project under the direction of the Faculty.
Value: varies.

Gustav Levinschi Scholarship

– endowed in 1986 for needy medical students requiring assistance in the pursuit of their studies. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.

Dr. David T.W. Lin Foundation Scholarship

– established in 1993 in honour of Dr. David T.W. Lin, B.Sc. 1937, M.D. 1940, O.C., Surgeon Emeritus at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Honorary President of the Montreal Chinese Hospital and a leader in the Chinese community. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to a medical student on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated need. Preference will be given to students of Chinese origin.

Dr. Harold N. Lynge Bursaries

– established in 2004 by Dr. Harold N. Lynge, M.D.,C.M. 1949, for one or more undergraduate medical students in good academic standing in the Faculty of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of financial need.

Dr. Alexander Macdonald Memorial Bursary

– established in 1983 by Barbara S. McPhee in memory of her grandfather, Alexander Macdonald, M.D.,C.M. 1989. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to undergraduate medical students with good academic standing and financial need.

George Lyman Masten Scholarships

– established in 2000 through a bequest by Charles H. Masten, M.D.,C.M. 1893. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to students in the Faculty of Medicine, with a preference to candidates born or educated in the counties of St. Johns or Stanstead, Quebec, to provide need-based scholarships for meritorious and needy students.

Faculty of Medicine Bursary Fund

– established in 1992 by the University to provide assistance to students in the Faculty of Medicine. Awards are granted on the basis of academic standing and financial need.

The Montreal Medico-Chirurgical Society Bursaries

– established in 2007 by The Montreal Medico-Chirurgical Society, these bursaries honour the history of the Society and its interest in advancing the profession through serious scholarship and to perpetuate its dedication to community service. The Med-Chi Society was active in the Montreal Medical Community from its inception in 1843 until 2007. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to one or more students in the M.D.,C.M. program on the basis of financial need.

Dr. Henry Kenneth Neilson Bursary

– established in 1986 to be used to further the education of worthy medical students. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of academic standing and financial need.

Merle Peden Bursary

– endowed in 1992 by the Medicine Class of 1957 on the occasion of its 35th reunion in appreciation of Merle Peden, B.Com. 1932, who was Secretary of the Faculty of Medicine from 1953 to 1967. Awarded on the basis of financial need to students in the undergraduate medical program.

Martha Jane Poulson Memorial Scholarship

– established in 2002 by the Class of Medicine 1980 to honour the memory of Martha Jane Poulson, M.D.,C.M. 1980. Dr. Poulson exemplified excellence in the practice of both the art and science of Medicine. She also had a remarkable commitment to developing her skills and sensitivities in the arts and humanities. As a concert pianist, singer, and leader in her community, she overcame physical adversity with emotional and spiritual strength that awed her friends and colleagues. Awarded on the basis of financial need by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to medical students in good academic standing. Preference shall be given to students with physical disabilities.

R.E. Powell Bursary Fund

– established in 1976 by the family of the late R.E. Powell, Chancellor of McGill from 1957 to 1964, to assist students from outside the Montreal area. Open to undergraduate students in the faculties of Science and Medicine who have satisfactory academic standing and need financial assistance. Preference is given to students from the Saguenay district (Arvida, Chicoutimi, Jonquière, Sacré-Coeur, etc.).

Mr. and Mrs. Saul Radowitz Scholarship

– established in 2002 by a bequest from Rosalind Radowitz. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to first-year students in the Faculty of Medicine on the basis of financial need.

Samuel Rosenfeld Bursary

– established by Ida Rosenfeld Letovsky in memory of her late husband, Samuel Rosenfeld, to support worthy undergraduate medical students. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.

Reuben Ross Memorial Award

– the income from a bequest of the late Reuben Ross provides an annual award to medical students in financial need. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.

Rubin Becker Bursary

– established in 2013 by Salvatore Guerrera and other grateful patients, in honour of Rubin Becker, B.Sc. 1972, M.D.,C.M. 1976, to support one or more full-time students in the Faculty of Medicine. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of good academic standing and demonstrated financial need.

G. Sheldon Rothwell and Robert S. Rothwell Bursaries

– established in 2007 by Robert S. Rothwell, M.D.,C.M. 1971, in memory of his father G. Sheldon Rothwell, M.D.,C.M. 1937, for one or more students. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of good academic standing and financial need. Preference is to be given to M.D.,C.M. students but Med-P students are also eligible for this award.

Dr. Paul Sohi Bursary

– established in 2013 by Paul Singh Sohi, M.D.,C.M. 1988, for full-time undergraduate students in their final year of the M.D.,C.M. program. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of good academic standing and demonstrated financial need.

Winnifred and James Fergus Memorial Bursary

– established in 2012 by Evelyn Fergus, in memory of her parents, Winnifred and James Fergus, for one or more students in the Faculty of Medicine. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of good academic standing and demonstrated financial need.
Value: varies

Solomon David Sacks Bursary

– established in 1973 by Mr. and Mrs. Issie Sacks in memory of their son, to assist a deserving medical student in financial need. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.

Sotirios Sampalis Award

– established in 2007 by Drs. John and Fotini Sampalis in memory of their father, Sotirios Sampalis, who was born in 1920 at Filiatra Messinias, Greece and immigrated to Canada in 1957 with his family. Sotirios was an inspiration as a dedicated father who loved and gave all to his family. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of financial need to one or more students in the health sciences who are in good academic standing.

Dr. Jacob C. Schwartzman Scholarship

– established in 1983 by Helaine Livingstone, B.A. 1960, in memory of her father, Dr. Jacob C. Schwartzman, M.D.,C.M. 1927. To be awarded to a student in the Faculty of Medicine on the basis of academic standing and financial need. Candidates must be Canadian or Permanent Residents.

Robert Sharwood Memorial Scholarship

– tenable in any year of the undergraduate course in Medicine. It is awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of distinguished academic standing and financial need.

Bruce Smith Bursary Fund

– from a bequest by the late Dr. Bruce Stewart Smith to enable worthy students with financial need to complete medical training at McGill University.

Charles James and Frances A. Snow Memorial Bursary

– established in 1998 by a bequest of Frances A. Snow to assist needy students in the pursuit of their medical studies. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.

Allan Jay Solomon Scholarship Award

– a fund of $2,000 established in 1977 by family and friends in memory of the late Allan Jay Solomon, M.D.,C.M. The income provides an annual award tenable in any year; awarded for distinguished academic standing and financial need.

Robert Rolf Struthers Bursary

– the income from a bequest of Robert Rolf Struthers (Medicine 1918) provides support for a needy Canadian student entering third-year Medicine. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.

Dr. Richard and Mrs. Polly Valeriote Medical Students Support Bursary

– established in 2011 by Richard Valeriote, B.Sc. 1952, M.D.,C.M. 1957, and Polly Valeriote, B.A. 1953, for one or more undergraduate students in the Faculty of Medicine. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of good academic standing and demonstrated financial need.

Dr. Milton C. and Nina E. Wilson Award

– established in 1970 by a bequest from the late Milton C. Wilson. The annual income provides support for Undergraduate or Postgraduate students in the Faculty of Medicine who are in financial need.

George Wior Foundation Bursaries

– three bursaries in the amount of $2,500 each, awarded annually to students in financial need with good academic standing. One bursary to a student in each of second, third and fourth year of the M.D.,C.M. program. The bursary is renewable only if academic standing is maintained.

Eva and Maurice Posternack Bursary in Medicine

– established in 2013 by Charles Posternack, B.Sc. 1977, M.D.,C.M. 1981, in loving memory of his parents, Eva and Maurice Posternack. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to students enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine who demonstrate financial need, are in good academic standing, and are paying the international tuition fee rate. Preference will be given to American citizens.

H.E. Herschorn Bursary

– established under the will of the late H.E. Herschorn, N.P., B.A. 1911, B.C.L. 1914, for a deserving student, studying for the B.Sc., B.A., M.D.,C.M., LL.B., or B.C.L. degree in the intermediate or any subsequent year of the course.

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