4.3 Major Entrance Bursaries Some awards listed in this section, although called Scholarships, have a financial need factor and are treated as 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. Arts Class Of 1951 Entrance Bursary 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. LLOYD BAROODY MAJOR ENTRANCE BURSARY Established in 2012 by Lloyd Baroody, B.A. 1975, for two full-time undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Arts. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of high academic standing and demonstrated financial need to undergraduate students residing in the U.S.A. and having citizenship or legal residence status there.Value: approximately $5,000 each. DIANNE AND ALDO BENSADOUN FAMILY ENTRANCE BURSARIES 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. 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: $5,000 each; renewable. G. Ian Craig Entrance Bursary 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. SHEELAGH AND FRANK CREAGHAN ENTRANCE BURSARY 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. MARGARET DAVIDSON MAJOR BURSARY 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. Eberts First And Inuit Peoples' Entrance Bursaries 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. Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Entrance Awards 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. LESLIE FRYERS BEST IN THE WEST ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP 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. 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: $5,000; renewable provided good academic standing is maintained. HELLER FAMILY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS 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. STUART HORNE BURSARIES Established in 2013 by the Horne Family Charitable Foundation, for students from England entering a full-time undergraduate program in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of good academic standing and demonstrated financial need.Value: $30,000; renewable. STUART HORNE BURSARIES Established in 2013 by the Horne Family Charitable Foundation, for students from England entering a full-time undergraduate program in the Faculty of Arts. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of good academic standing and demonstrated financial need.Value: $35,000; renewable. VIRGINIA SHAW HUTCHISON MAJOR ENTRANCE BURSARY Established in 2013 by Tanya Taylor, BCom 2007, in honour of her mother, Virginia Shaw Hutchison, for full-time undergraduate students entering the Desautels Faculty of Management. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of good academic standing and demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to female students.Value: $5,000 RICHARD MACKLER MAJOR ENTRANCE BURSARY 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. 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. WALTER A. AND K. MARY MARSH MAJOR ENTRANCE BURSARIES IN THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION 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. Mcgill Faculty Major Entrance Bursaries 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. J. DONALD MCOUAT MAJOR ENTRANCE BURSARIES 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. HEATHER MUNROE-BLUM LEADERSHIP AWARDS Established in 2012 by McGill alumni and friends, in honour of Professor Heather Munroe-Blum, McGill University's 16th Principal and Vice-Chancellor. The Heather Munroe-Blum Leadership Awards will recognize outstanding students entering any full-time undergraduate program at McGill University and will cover tuition and mandatory fees, and a standard allowance for books and living costs. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of demonstrated financial need, high academic standing, and exceptional leadership potential. Preference will be given to students from constituencies traditionally underrepresented at McGill.Value: varies; number of renewal years shall be based on recognized duration of the academic program under a full-time course load, as well as in consideration of the recipients' advanced standing (credits/exemptions) if applicable. MARTHA MURPHY MAJOR ENTRANCE BURSARY Established in 2013 by the family of Ms. Martha Murphy, B.A. 1888. Characteristic of its time, it wasn't until 1884 that women were allowed to attend classes at McGill University (albeit in separate classrooms)—a step forward made possible by benefactor Donald A. Smith (later Lord Strathcona), who gave McGill a $120,000 endowment "on condition that the standard of education for women should be the same as that for men for the ordinary degrees in Arts, that the degrees to be granted to women should be those of B.A., M.A., LL.D., which should be so granted to them by McGill University on the same conditions as to men." In 1888, Ms. Martha Murphy was one of the first eight trailblazing female students to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University—leading the way for generations of women to come. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office, on the basis of financial need and good academic standing, to full-time degree students entering the Faculty of Arts. May be renewable. Preference will be given to female students. THANH NGUY FAMILY MAJOR ENTRANCE BURSARY Established in 2012 by Samuel E.H. Nguy, M.B.A. 1983; Emil Nguy, B.Eng. 1982, M.Eng. 1985, Dip.Man. 1986, M.B.A. 1987; Jane Nguy, B.Com. 1980; and May Nguy, B.Com. 1984, D.P.A. 1987, for entering undergraduate students in any faculty. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of high academic standing and demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who are permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.Value: varies; renewable. DAVID O’HASHI MAJOR ENTRANCE BURSARY 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. & 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. Courtney And Alexa Pratt Major Entrance Bursary 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. JOSEPH, IRENE AND GISELE Seguin Scholarship 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. TANNENBAUM ENTRANCE BURSARIES 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. PETER TEKKER MAJOR ENTRANCE BURSARY Established in 2013 by Peter Tekker, B.Eng. 1960, Dip.Man. 1967, for full-time undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Engineering. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of good academic standing and demonstrated financial need.Value: $5,000. THOMSON-CATHCART ENTRANCE BURSARY 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. WALKER WOOD FOUNDATION BURSARIES 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. Patricia Ann Wells Memorial Entrance Bursary 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. ZAKUTA FAMILY ENTRANCE BURSARIES Established in 2012 by Michael Zakuta, B.Com. 1983, and the Zakuta family, for entering undergraduate students in the Desautels Faculty of Management. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of good academic standing and demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students entering McGill from a francophone secondary school or institution in Canada.Value: $6,000; renewable.
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