Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards
2012-2013 University Calendar



4 Financial Assistance : 4.5 Loan Funds

4.5
W.R. Aird Loan Fund
Established in 1952 for students in the Faculty of Dentistry.
Alma Mater Bursary and Loan Fund
Established in 1982 by generous contributions to the Alma Mater Fund from many graduates who designated their gifts to the area of scholarships and student aid. Awarded on the basis of academic standing and financial need to students in any faculty.
Berliner Loan Fund
Established by the late Edgar M. Berliner to provide bursaries and loans for students in Sociology and Social Work.
Boright Loan Fund
Established in 1963 by a bequest from the late George H. Boright to provide loans to deserving medical students.
Burnside Student Loan Fund
Established to assist needy students in all faculties.
David M. Caldwell Student Loan Fund
Established in 1973 by a bequest from the late David M. Caldwell, M.D. 1919, to assist students in the Faculty of Medicine, with preference to American students.
Canadian Club of Montreal Fiftieth Anniversary Student Aid Fund
Established in November 1955 to commemorate the Club's ­Fiftieth Anniversary. The purpose is to foster patriotism by encouraging the study of the institutions, arts, literature, and resources of Canada, and the appreciation of matters of interest and concern to Canadians.
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Montreal Branch Loan Fund
Established in 1958 by the Montreal Branch of the Institute to provide loans to undergraduate or graduate students in Geological Sciences, Metallurgical Engineering and Mining Engineering.
Clement C. Clay Memorial Loan Fund
Established in 1985 by a bequest from Clement C. Clay, M.D. 1932, to provide loan assistance for students born in the United States who are registered in the Faculty of Medicine.
Bertha Cohen Revolving Loan Fund
Established to provide small, short-term loans to aid students in emergencies in any faculty.
College of Dental Surgeons of Quebec Loan
Established in 1958 by the College of Dental Surgeons of Quebec to aid students in the second and upper years in the Faculty of Dentistry. Loans shall not exceed the tuition fees for the year.
Commercial Society Loan Fund
To aid students who are entering their Final year in the B.Com. program to complete their course. Loans are repayable within two years after graduation.
Desautels Faculty of Management Loan Fund
Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office for students in the Desautels Faculty of Management who need financial assistance.
louis de Zwirek, Q.C. Loan Fund
Established in 1969 by his widow in honour of her late husband from the estate to aid students in the Faculty of Law. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.
Alec and Sylvia Dollin Loan Fund
Established in 1965 by Mr. Alec Dollin to provide loans for medical students.
J.M. Fairbairn Loan Fund
Bequeathed in 1967 by the late Mrs. J.M. Fairbairn for loans for students in the Faculty of Engineering.
A. Fleming Loan Fund
Established in 1954 by Mr. A. Fleming to aid students in the ­Faculty of Law. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office.
Amy and Sharai Freedman Memorial Loan Fund
Established in 1968 by the parents and friends of the late Amy Freedman for the purpose of making emergency loans to needy students (already in-course at McGill) in any faculty.
George Henry Frost Fund
Founded by the late G.H. Frost, B.Sc. 1960, to aid students in the Faculty of Engineering who require financial assistance. The applicants' academic standing is considered.
Greek Students Bursary and Loan Fund
Established in 1952 by a group of Greek merchants and a subsequent bequest in 1997 by George and Maria Karatzopoulos to assist Greek students attending McGill.
EDWARD HENRY HAMILTON LOAN FUND
Established in 2002 by Elizabeth Hamilton in accordance with the expressed wish of her husband, the late Robert M.P. Hamilton, B.Sc. 1925 (Engineering), in honour of his father Edward Henry Hamilton, B.A.Sc. 1884 (Engineering). Awarded on the basis of financial need by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to students in the Faculty of Engineering.
Conrad F. Harrington Student Loan Fund
Established in 1983 by the Friends of McGill, Inc. in honour of Conrad F. Harrington's years of service as Chancellor of McGill University. Awarded to students from the United States on the basis of academic standing and financial need. In the event of an insufficient number of United States citizens eligible in any given year, one or more awards may be made to citizens of other countries with the donor's agreement.
Herschorn Loan Fund
Established by the late Mr. H.E. Herschorn for the purpose of making loans to students in any faculty who would otherwise be unable to continue their studies.
Duncan Hyde Memorial Loan Fund
Established in 1985 by a bequest from Annie Alfretta Hyde in memory of her brother to provide loans to assist needy students pursuing degrees in Honours Economics.
Boswell James Loan Fund
Established in 1943 by Dr. A. Boswell James to provide loans for undergraduate and graduate medical students.
Francis James Loan and Bursary Fund
Established in 1984 by a bequest from Francis James to provide financial assistance to students at Macdonald Campus.
Kellogg Foundation Loan Fund
Available to assist needy students in the Faculties of Dentistry and Medicine.
Bertram Kidd and Marjorie Sharp Memorial Loan Fund
Established in 1968 by parents and friends in memory of ­Bertram Kidd and Marjorie Sharp and is available to any McGill student.
Kiwanis Club of Montreal Student Loan Fund
Established to assist worthy Agriculture students who are in need of financial help to further their education. Except in special cases the maximum loan is $500.
Lacey Loan Fund
Established in 1962 by a donation from Mrs. Herbert Van Devanter Lacey of Cheyenne, Wyoming, primarily to aid medical students from the State of Wyoming. It may however be extended to others in accordance with the following priorities: dental students from Wyoming; medical students from other states of the U.S.A.; medical students from other countries. Loans are not to exceed $700 per year.
Bernard Leviton Loan Fund
Established by Mr. Sidney Ender in memory of the late Bernard Leviton for students in the Faculty of Engineering with preference given to students in Electrical Engineering.
J.B. Lynch Loan and Bursary Fund
Established by Mr. J.B. Lynch, President of Siscoe Mines Limited, for loans or in some cases outright grants to needy students.
John Harold MacLaren Student Loan Fund
Established in 1965 by a bequest from John Harold MacLaren.
Dr. Douglas W. MacMillan Loan Fund
Established by a gift from Dr. MacMillan to assist needy students in any faculty.
Martlet Foundation Loan Fund
Established in 1954 by the Martlet Foundation for students with good academic standing and athletic ability who are in need of financial assistance.
Walter Matheson Loan Fund
Established in 1985 by a bequest from Walter Matheson, B.Sc. 1913, to provide loan assistance to needy students in any faculty.
Judith McConnell Memorial Loan Fund
Established to assist students in the School of Social Work to pursue their studies. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office, with preference given to students from St. Lambert or the South Shore area.
McGill Alumnae Society Loan Fund
Established in 1983 to aid students in any faculty who have good academic standing and require financial assistance. Preference given to women students.
McGill Associates 50th Anniversary Loan Fund
Established in 1988 through the generous support of members of the McGill Associates during the McGill Advancement Program, 1983 to 1986. To provide loans to deserving undergraduate students who have successfully completed at least one year at McGill.
McGill Iranian Students’ Association Loan Fund
Established in 1984 by the McGill Iranian Students’ Association to assist students who have satisfactory academic standing and need financial assistance. Preference is given to students from Iran who are in their final year of study.
McGill Society of Ontario Loan Fund
Established in 1938 by the Ontario Branch of the Graduates' Society of McGill.
Isabella McLennan Bursary and Loan Fund
A rotating fund for students in Architecture to assist in financial emergencies.
George W. Merck Memorial Loan Fund
Established in 1960 by the Merck Company Foundation to provide loans for undergraduate medical students, interns and residents.
Mrs. M. Dorothea Millar Loan Fund
Established in 1956 to assist students, graduate or undergraduate, to pursue studies or research at McGill.
HARTLAND MOLSON LOAN FUND
Established in 2003 from income on a bequest from the late Senator Hartland de M. Molson, LL.D. 1983, a distinguished member of the McGill Associates. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of financial need, from the fund monitored by the McGill Associates.
Dean Mowry Memorial Loan Fund
Established in 1961 in memory of the former Dean of Dentistry by the Dental Student Society of McGill University. Available to dentistry students who are in good standing and have financial need.
Gertrude Mudge Memorial Student Aid Fund
Established in 1958 by donations from students, graduates, and staff in memory of the late Gertrude Mudge, for many years Assistant Secretary of the Faculty of Medicine. Available to medical students. Loans shall not exceed the fees for the year.
National Council of Jewish Women Loan Fund
Established for the purpose of aiding students in the Faculty of Education to complete their courses.
125th Anniversary Student Loan Fund
Established in 1979 through the generosity of graduates of the Faculty of Law on the 125th anniversary of the Faculty. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to students in the Faculty of Law who, during the course of the academic year are in serious need of emergency financial assistance and who are unable to obtain financial assistance from any other source.
J.K. Pratt Memorial Loan Fund
Established in 1952 in memory of the late Janetta K. Pratt who was Cashier at McGill from 1919 until her death in 1952.
Reader's Digest Loan Fund
Established in 1963 to assist students in any faculty.
Harold N. Segall Loan Fund
A donation in 1957 from the Jerry Segalls to assist deserving students in any faculty.
Social Work Alumni Loan Fund
Established to assist needy students in Social Work.
F.N. Southam Loan Fund
Established to assist students in Social Work.
St-Francis District Graduates’ Society Bursary
$400, restricted to residents of the area covered by the St. ­Francis District Branch of the Graduates’ Society and open to pupils of any high school or private school entering any faculty or school of McGill University, including Macdonald Campus. May be renewed for a second year. $250 of the bursary is to be repaid by the holder at a minimum of $50 per year after graduation.
St. George’s Loan Fund
Established in 1955 by a donation of $500 to assist students ­registered in the Faculty of Education.
Students’ Society Loan Fund
Open to students in all faculties with good academic standing. ­Primary consideration given to the candidates’ contributions to Students’ Society activities.
Student Teachers’ Society Loan Fund
Established in 1954 by a donation from the Student Teachers’ Society to assist students registered in the Faculty of Education. Additional donations supporting this fund have been received from the following sources: I.O.D.E. Ethel Walkem Joseph Fund, Gardner Kneeland Fund, Milton Hersey Fund, Dr. S.P. Robins Fund, and J.C. Wilson Fund.
Professor Herbert Tate Loan Fund
Established in honour of Professor Herbert Tate to assist students in any faculty. Special consideration will be given to students who, like the donor, begin a university education as Mature students and require financial assistance.
George E. Tillson Loan Fund
Established in 1955 by Mr. George E. Tillson. Unrestricted.
University Loan Fund
Established to assist needy students in all faculties. Loans are normally made only to students in upper years with good academic standing.
University Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 84, G.R.Q. Loan Fund
Established in 1947 for qualified students in all faculties and years and awarded on the basis of need and academic merit. Preference will be given to Masons and children of Masons.
Weston Fay Volberg Jr. Memorial Loan Fund
Established in 1956 by classmates of the late Weston Fay ­Volberg, Jr., M.D.,C.M. 1953. Available to medical students.
Waddell Loan Fund
Founded by the late J.B. Waddell. Loans are made under the same conditions as apply to the George Henry Frost Fund, but are available also to graduate students.
Morton J. White Loan Fund
Established in 1957 by a bequest from the late Morton J. White, to assist deserving students in the B.Com. program.
Wickenden Loan Fund
Established in 1958 by Mr. John Wickenden to aid students in Engineering with better than average standing in the previous year.
Allan and Dorothy Wight Loan Fund
Established in 2000 by a bequest from Dorothy Wight, B.Com. 1933. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office to provide loan assistance to needy students in any faculty.
Gwyn Williams Memorial Loan Fund
Established by friends and members of staff of McGill University in memory of Gwyn Williams in recognition of her many years of loyal and efficient service in the Administration Offices of McGill University.
Clifford C.F. Wong Loan Fund
Endowed in 1981 by Clifford Wong, B.Arch. 1960, to aid students in any faculty who have satisfactory academic standing and require financial assistance.

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