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.
Established in 2001 by the members of the Class of 1951, in honour of the 50th anniversary of their graduation from McGill. Awarded to an outstanding student entering a program in the Faculty of Arts on the basis of academic standing and financial need, account may also be taken of qualities of leadership in community and or school activities. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office and renewable provided the holder maintains a high academic standing as defined by the Committee.
Value: minimum $5,000; renewable.
Established in 2007 by Aldo Bensadoun, B.Com. 1964. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic standing to full-time students entering undergraduate degree programs in the Faculties of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts, Management, Science, Engineering, Law and Medicine.
Estimated value: $5,000; renewable.
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: $5,000 each; renewable.
Established in 2004 by Tim Casgrain, B.A. 1969, and Sheila (Craig) Casgrain in memory of G. Ian Craig, B.Com. 1937. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to a deserving Canadian student living in Canada who has demonstrated financial need and is entering an undergraduate program in the Desautels Faculty of Management.
Value: maximum $5,000; renewable.
The exact amount of the award will be determined each year by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office based on the current need of the recipient.
Established in 2009 by Sheelagh Creaghan and Frank Creaghan, B.Com. 1952. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to full-time students entering any undergraduate degree program on the basis of financial need and academic standing.
Estimated value: $5,000.
Established in 2007 by Margaret Davidson, B.Com. 1952, Governor Emeritus of the Board of Governors of McGill. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to a full-time student entering the Desautels Faculty of Management on the basis of financial need and academic standing.
Estimated value: $5,000; renewable.
Established by Lindsay Eberts, B.Com. 1966, Jake Eberts, B.Eng. 1962, D.Litt. 1998, Gordon Eberts, B.A. 1961, Edmond Eberts, B.Sc. 1960, Elizabeth Eberts, B.A. 1969 and Jeremy Eberts, B.A. 1977, for First and Inuit Peoples entering undergraduate degree programs at McGill. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of financial need and academic standing. Renewable for a maximum of four years.
Value: minimum $6,000.
Established in 2006 by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to full-time Canadian students (citizens or Permanent Residents) entering any undergraduate degree program on the basis of financial need and academic standing.
Value: $5,000 each; renewable.
Established in 2008 by Leslie A. Fryers, LL.B. 1975. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to full-time students entering any undergraduate degree program on the basis of financial need and academic standing. Open to Canadian students from the provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, or British Columbia.
Value: $5,000; renewable.
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: $5,000; renewable provided good academic standing is maintained.
Established in 2007 by William Jacob Heller, B.Com. 1978. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic standing to full-time undergraduate degree students entering the Faculties of Medicine, Management and Arts.
Estimated value: $5,000 each; renewable.
Established in 2009 by Dr. Richard Mackler. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to outstanding students entering the Faculty of Medicine on the basis of good academic standing and demonstrated financial need.
Estimated value: $5,000.
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.
Established in 2009 by K. Mary Marsh in memory of her husband, Walter A. Marsh. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to a full-time undergraduate student entering the Faculty of Education on the basis of demonstrated need and academic achievement.
Estimated value: $5,000.
Established in 2004 by an anonymous donor who is a McGill graduate. Awarded to international students entering the B.A. & Sc. degree program or other undergraduate degree programs in the Faculties of Arts, Science, Engineering or Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of financial need and academic standing, with consideration given to qualities of leadership and participation in community affairs, student government or athletics.
Value: minimum $10,000; renewable.
Established in 2008 by J. Donald McOuat, for one or more students in the Faculty of Science who are in good academic standing and who demonstrate financial need. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of good academic standing and financial need.
Estimated value: $5,000; renewable.
Established in 2010 by David O’Hashi, B.Sc.1957, M.D.,C.M 1961. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to a full-time undergraduate student entering the Faculties of Arts or Science into the B.A., B.Sc. or B.A./B.Sc. programs on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement. Preference will be given to students from Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Atlantic provinces.
Estimated value: $5,000.
Established in 2007 by Courtney Pratt, B.A. 1968 to support undergraduate students in their university studies. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to a full-time student entering any undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Arts on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic standing.
Maximum value: $5,000; renewable.
Established in 2004 by Henry Sykes, B.A. 1980, in honour of his grandparents and in recognition of their commitment to education and the support they gave him during his time as a student at McGill. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to an outstanding student entering a full-time undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Arts. While academic standing is of primary importance, a student's financial need will be taken into account. Preference may be given to students doing a major in Economics. Renewable.
Established in 2009 through the generous bequest of Mr. Hyman O. Tannenbaum to assist students in the Faculty of Medicine. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to one or more students on the basis of financial need and good academic standing.
Estimated value: $5,000.
Established by Margaret (Thomson) Cathcart, B.A. 1939 and M.Ed. 1973, and her husband Thomas J. Cathcart. Awarded on the basis of financial need and on academic standing as determined by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to a full-time undergraduate student who is a Canadian citizen entering the Faculty of Arts. Preference will be given to female students.
Estimated value: $5,000; renewable.
Established in 2007 by the Walker Wood Foundation. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to full-time students entering the Faculty of Science on the basis of financial need and academic standing. Recipients must also have demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities. Preference will be given to one student from a rural area of a Maritime province and one student from a rural area of Saskatchewan or Manitoba.
Value: $5,000; renewable.
Established in 2001 by family and friends in memory of Patricia Ann Wells, Dip. (P.T.) 1956, B.Phys.Ther. 1971, M.Sc. 1980, a native of Cape Breton who taught at McGill for over 30 years and who was a passionate supporter of higher education. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to students entering any full-time undergraduate degree program who demonstrate financial need and have good academic standing. Recipients should share Pat's passion for learning and her interest in extracurricular activities in school and the greater community. Available to students from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, but may be awarded to students from other parts of Nova Scotia in consultation with the donors.
Estimated value: $5,000; renewable.
