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Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine Aid Regulations
Emergency Bursary Regulations for School of Medicine (M.D) Students
- An Emergency Bursary is a non-repayable grant sometimes available to students enrolled in the M.D. Program who find themselves in extreme circumstances or are experiencing unexpected financial hardship.
- Students with emergency needs must meet with the designated representative from their M.D. Program Office to discuss their financial circumstances.
- Students are required to complete a bursary application.
- Students may be required to submit supporting documentation to confirm financial need and/or extreme circumstances, as determined by their M.D. Program Office.
- The M.D. Program Office determines eligibility for emergency support.
- All Emergency Bursary payments are disbursed through the McMaster Student Account.
Medicine (M.D) Bursary Regulations
- M.D. Bursaries are non-repayable grants, allocated on the basis of demonstrated financial need, which may also include a minimum expectation of academic achievement or other miscellaneous criteria.
- M.D. Bursaries are available to students in good standing enrolled in the M.D. Program.
- M.D. Bursaries are available to students who are Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees or Protected Persons of Canada.
- Students who are not Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees or Protected Persons of Canada are not eligible for M.D. Bursaries.
- M.D. Bursaries are allocated on the basis of highest financial need, as demonstrated through a completed Canadian federal and/or provincial government student aid application (e.g. full-time OSAP), completed standard University need profiles and/or discussions with designated staff on campus (e.g. the M.D. Program Office) who confirm the need for bursary assistance through submission of additional supporting documentation, for the academic year in which the student is being considered.
- M.D. Bursaries are allocated in adherence with the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) policies, procedures and guidelines in place for the given academic year. The MCU Student Access Guarantee (SAG) currently specifies bursary amounts and payment deadlines for M.D. Program students. M.D. Program students who are eligible for SAG will receive bursary support without need of an application.
- M.D. Program students may receive more than one M.D. Bursary up to the amount for which they are eligible.
- The greater demonstrated financial need is used to break any tie.
- M.D. Bursaries may also consider other forms of earned merit. To evaluate earned merit, students may need to complete one or more additional requirements.
- To be considered for an M.D. Bursary that is a named donor bursary, students must submit a completed application by the specified deadline date.
- All M.D. Bursary applications are evaluated for eligibility, reviewed and ranked according to level of financial need. A selection committee may be struck depending on the bursary and donor requirements.
- Students must be enrolled in the M.D. Program to have the M.D. Bursary payment processed.
- If an M.D. Bursary is renewable, students must meet the renewal requirements specified in the bursary terms to receive a renewal payment.
- All M.D. Bursary payments are disbursed through the McMaster Student Account and are applied to outstanding charges. A few exceptions to this regulation may be approved by the M.D. Program Office.
- All M.D. Bursaries are typically disbursed no later than the end of November.
- Forfeiture of a renewable M.D. Bursary also cancels all future instalments of the bursary.
- Change in course load may result in forfeiture or adjustment in the value of the M.D. Bursary. Students are advised to consult with their M.D. Program Office prior to making any changes to their course load.
- Students who withdraw or take a leave of absence from the program may see an adjustment in the value of their M.D. Bursary or see the full amount returned to the University.
- Any adjustment made to a student’s account, in order to return all or a portion of an M.D. Bursary to the University, consider the balance available at the time of the adjustment and may put a student’s account into deficit.
- The University may choose not to grant an M.D. Bursary in the absence of a suitable candidate; may choose to limit the number of recipients selected where funding is limited; may choose to limit the number of recipients selected where too few suitable candidates exist; and/or may choose to generate applicant pools for bursaries by application, where complete applications have not been received.
- The University may remove specific M.D. Bursaries from the University Calendar, may revise the terms and stated value and/or suspend the granting of M.D. Bursaries (e.g. donor funds).
- M.D. Bursaries supported by donor funds may have additional eligibility requirements.
Bursaries for the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine
The Frederick G. Black and Gwendolyn J. Atkinson MD Bursary
Requirements: Established in 2021 by Gwendolyn J. Atkinson, for the purpose of awarding annual grants to undergraduate students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate both financial need and academic merit. Academic Merit includes, but is not limited to, exceptional publishing, research potential, extra-curricular involvement, or community involvement. Preference will be given to students who identify as a first-generation immigrant, students with a parent who identifies as a first-generation immigrant, and/or students who identify as members of an equity-deserving group who intend to practice medicine in Canada upon completion of their studies. Students will be asked to submit a letter demonstrating their commitment to their choice of career and their community, and how the grant may further this commitment. The grant is renewable annually if the recipient continues to meet the criteria of this grant, however, previous recipients must reapply every year. The selection committee may also, in their sole discretion, choose to support one or more students throughout the duration of their undergraduate studies providing the criteria established by the committee continue to be met.
The Averbuch Family MD Bursary for New Canadians
Established in 2016 by Max and Wendy Averbuch.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, who is a permanent resident of Canada and demonstrates financial need.Preference will be given to students who are new to Canada. Applicants must declare their immigrant status.
The Ivana Baldelli Bursary
Established in 2015 by Ivana Baldelli, B.A. (Class of ‘70).
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student participating in medical research, attending the Niagara Regional Campus. Students must submit a separate letter outlining their research.
The Dr. Barber Mueller Bursary
Established in 2019 by Dr. Mark J. Magenheim, MD (Class of 74), to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of McMaster’s medical school and in memory of Dr. C. Barber Mueller, an esteemed faculty member, who joined McMaster in 1967 as the medical school was being established and contributed to the development of a new problem-based teaching model that revolutionized medical education around the world.
Requirements: To be granted to students in the Michael G. Degroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need and an interest in a career in surgery.
The Joanne Bomben Bursary
Established in 2008 by Frank Bomben and his children Kayley and Jeffrey, in recognition and memory of a loving wife and mother, Joanne (nee Butters).
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine in good academic standing who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students with an interest in pediatrics. Applicants must submit a separate letter indicating the details of their interest in pediatrics; for example, by taking an approved elective or an educational or research project in the field of pediatrics.
The Dr. Keyna Bracken Bursary
Established in 2015 by Dr. Keyna Bracken to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
Requirements: Preference will be given to a student with an interest in primary care in women’s and children’s health.
The Walter Brandstaeter Memorial Bursary
Established in 2018 by the estate of Waltraud E. Jeremic in memory of his late brother Walter Brandstaeter.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. Degroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
The Molson C. Cain Medical Bursary
Established in 2017 by the estate of Molson C. Cain.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University who demonstrate financial need.
The Campbell Family Bursary
Established in 2019 by Dr. Fiona Campbell M.D. (Class of ‘84) and Mrs. Diana Campbell in memory of Dr. Moran Campbell, the founding Chair of the Department of Medicine, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the McMaster Medical School.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. Degroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
The Canadian Medical Association 150th Anniversary Bursary
Established in 2017 by the Canadian Medical Association Foundation in honour of the CMA’s 150th anniversary.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, who demonstrates significant financial need, and is Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with protected/refugee status. Preference may be given to members of the Canadian Medical Association.
The Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF) Bursary
Established in 2015 by the Canadian Medical Foundation.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to Indigenous students.
The Dr. Leo Cellini Class of ‘84 Bursary
Established in 2004 in honour of the memory of Dr. Leo Cellini by his classmates, M.D. Class of 1984, at their Class Reunion.
Requirements: To be granted to a third year student in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who aspires to work with less fortunate patients in the inner-city. Awarded to a medical student in financial need. Must be a resident of Ontario for at least one year.
The Mary Lillian Chapman Memorial Fund
Established in 2018 by the estate of Nancy Mary Chapman.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University who demonstrate financial need.
The Patrick Shing Lung Cheung and Ivy Heong Ngan Chan Award
Established in 2011 by Dr. Francesca Ting Yan Cheung, M.D. (Class of ‘06) CCFP, to honour her parents, Mr. Patrick Shing Lung Cheung and Mrs. Ivy Heong Ngan Chan.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine with an interest in Family Medicine who are in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are newcomers to Canada. Applicants must submit a separate letter indicating the details of their interest in Family Medicine and their immigrant status.
The Cholowsky Family Multiple Sclerosis Bursary
Established in 2002 by Mrs. Tania Cholowsky.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who are in good academic standing and are completing an approved elective, educational or research project in the field of Multiple Sclerosis or the broader area of Neurology.
The CIBC Medical Bursaries in Breast Cancer
Established in 2004 by CIBC in support of CIBC’s belief that all students should have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals.
Requirements: To be granted first to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need and are completing an approved elective, educational or research project in the field of breast cancer and, alternatively, to students who are completing an approved elective, educational or research project in the field of women’s health, obstetrics, gynecology or medical oncology.
The Clinical Education Leaders Bursary Fund
Established in 2017 by clinical educators in the Niagara region.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student from the Niagara Regional Campus of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The Dr. Mark Cohen Prize in Ophthalmology
Established in 2010 by Dr. Mark Cohen.
Requirements: To be awarded to an undergraduate medical student in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who has been accepted into an ophthalmology residency program in Canada and demonstrates academic excellence.
The Community Leaders Foundation Bursary
Established in 2013 by the Community Leaders Foundation.
Requirements: To be awarded to students enrolled at the Niagara Regional Campus of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
The Dr. Ian Scott Cornell Bursary
Established in 2019 by Dr. Ian Scott Cornell M.D (Class of ‘77) to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the McMaster Medical School.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. Degroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
The Richard Day Bursary
Established in 2018 by Dr. Richard Day, MD (Class of ‘79) in recognition of the goodwill that was shown to him during his days at McMaster.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, in the Faculty of Health Sciences, who demonstrate financial need.
The Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine Bursary
Established in 2005.
Requirements: To be granted to an undergraduate student in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The Department of Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences Bursary
Established in 2004.
Requirements: This bursary is available to Medical students with financial need who have resided in Ontario for one year prior to receiving the bursary. The award will recognize the student’s capacity to contribute to the study of cancer through their learning.
The Department of Medicine Bursary
Established in 2004.
Requirements: The bursary is available to Medical students with financial need who have resided in Ontario for one year prior to receiving the bursary. The award will recognize the student’s excellence in academic endeavour and capacity to contribute to the field of medicine through their learning.
The Department of Medicine Bursary for Indigenous Medical Students
McMaster University, Department of Medicine, remains committed to upholding Call to Action 23, from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to increase the number of Aboriginal professionals working in the healthcare field. Acknowledging financial barriers for Indigenous students accessing undergraduate medical education, the Department of Medicine in partnership with the Indigenous Health Curriculum Committee offers a three-year scholarship.
Requirements: To be granted to an Indigenous student entering the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need. The scholarship is tenable for 2 years provided the recipient remains enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine and continues to demonstrate financial need.
Interested individuals will complete an application which will include submitting a personal letter (maximum 1000 words) detailing demonstration of Indigenous community leadership, involvement, advocacy, and financial need for consideration.
The Savitri Devi Bursary
Established in 2013 by Dr. Indra Rastogi in honour of her mother Savitri Devi.
Requirements: To be granted to female students in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need and maintain a good academic standing.
The Dodge-Bellows Cardio-Respiratory Award
Established in 1995 by Betty Lou and Norman Bellows to provide financial assistance to a variable number of undergraduate medical students to further their education and training in the area of cardio-respiratory or internal medicine.
The Seeta Etwaroo Memorial Bursary
Established in 2017 by Brendan Singh and Chad Singh to honour their aunt, Seeta Etwaroo, and her courageous fight against cancer.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
Value: $1,000
The Ron and Gina Fraser Health Sciences Bursary
Established in 2005 by The Ronald K. Fraser Foundation and Gina E. Fraser with a mandate to provide university tuition funding for students in the highest financial need who enter full-time study in the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University.
Requirements: The amount of the bursary is equivalent to one year of tuition and would be available for each of the four years in the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program on the condition of both continued good academic standing and financial need. If the bursary recipient decides to pursue a career in medicine and is accepted into the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, the tuition bursary would be available for each of the three years in medical school or if the bursary recipient decides to pursue a career in biomedical engineering and is accepted into the Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering, the tuition bursary would be available for each of the five years in biomedical engineering at McMaster University.
The General Medical Bursary
Established in 1970 by the School of Medicine and its associated faculty members and physicians.
Requirements: To be awarded to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
The Friedman-Grossman Bursary
Established in 2012 by Dr. Yael Friedman and Paul Grossman, in honour of Musia Friedman and in loving memory of Jasza Friedman, Pola and Zysia Zylber, Ann and Harold Linton, and Irvine and Hannah Grossman.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
The Daniel Giannini Bursary
Established in 1998 by Mr. Daniel Giannini.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine to provide financial assistance with tuition fees in order to further education in the medical field. A student who receives the award in the first year would be eligible to continue to receive the award for their second and third years of study, providing they maintain a good academic standing. Student must be a graduate from a publicly-funded secondary school in the Hamilton or Burlington area and participate in community activities in the Hamilton or Burlington area.
The Dr. John Granton Medical Bursary
Established in 2009 by Dr. John Granton, M.D. (Class of ‘87) to provide financial support for medical students who wish to pursue their educational goals.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The Sayra and Abdul Hai Bursary for Inspiring Change
Established in 2013 by Sayma Hai to honour her parents who instilled in her the importance of education and giving back to one’s community.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need and maintains good academic standing. To be granted to students who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in Cardiology or Internal Medicine. Applicants must submit a separate letter indicating the details of their interest in Cardiology or Internal Medicine.
The Alfred Theodore Haines and Forster Haines Bursary
Established in 2014 through the bequest of Alfreda Haines (Class of ‘35).
Requirements: To be granted to students in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates interest in homeopathic medicine.
The Dr. Gail Henning Memorial Bursary
Established in 2000 by William J. Henning in loving memory of his daughter, Dr. Gail Patricia Henning, who worked on the staff of McMaster Medical Centre and in private practice as a psychiatrist from 1978 until her death in 1990.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine in financial need who choose to complete electives in Psychiatry with the intention to pursue a career in psychoanalysis.
The Ferrara Kennedy Bursary
Established in 2007 by Mario Ferrara, B.Com. (Class of ‘70), M.B.A. (Class of ‘74) and Annabel Kennedy.
Requirements: To be granted to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student attending the Niagara campus.
The Kilpatrick Scholarship in Medicine
Established in 2018 from the estate of Eleanor Jean McLeish.
Requirements: To be awarded to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who best exhibit academic excellence and demonstrate financial need.
The Dr. Charles Knapp Bursary
Established in 2019 by Dr. Charles Knapp (MD ‘87) to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the McMaster Medical School.
Requirements: To be granted to students in the Michael G. Degroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students with an interest in Anesthesiology.
The Dr. R. Neil Lamont Medical Bursary
Established in 2021 by Dr. R. Neil Lamont (MD ‘87).
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need and have an interest in pursuing a career in surgery. Preference will be given to students who have an Arts background.
The Joseph & Joanne Lee Bursary
Established by Joseph (Class of ‘72) and Joanne Lee.
Requirements: To provide financial assistance for Undergraduate Medical students in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need and would like to further their education and training in the area of Inflammatory Bowel Disease or Crohn’s Disease by way of an elective or research.
The Sau-Mi Lee Memorial Bursary
Established in 2005 by Dr. Carl Lee (M.D. Class of ‘99) in memory of his mother Sau-Mi Lee.
Requirements: To be granted to a medical student in good standing who is enrolled in the second or third year of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, is planning to continue training in Family Medicine, and has demonstrated participation in extracurricular activities.
The Dr. Victoria Lee Bursary
Established in 2005 by Victoria Lee (M.D. Class of 1982), FRCPC.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need and are completing an approved elective, educational or research project in the field of psychiatry or geriatric medicine. Preference will be given to students completing an approved elective, educational or research project in geriatric psychiatry.
The Dr. Victoria Lee Bursary for Indigenous MD Students
Established in 2016 by Victoria Lee (Class of ‘82) in support of her belief that all students should have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals.
Requirements: To be granted to indigenous students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Note: Students may be asked to provide proof of indigenous ancestry.
The Dr. Janice Legere MD Bursary
Established in 2020 by Dr. Janice Legere (MD ‘95) to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of her graduation from the McMaster Medical School.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a sole-support parent, or child of a single parent.
The Dr. Leonard E. Levine Bursary
Established in 2006 by the Estate of Dr. Leonard E. Levine, retired McMaster University Professor.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students showing interest in Lymphoma or Leukemia research or participating in a related elective.
The Lew-King Li and Yun-Fang Li Award
Established in 2012 by Dr. Shao-Jin Gene Li to honour his parents, Lew-King Li, and Yun-Fang Li.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need and maintains good academic standing. Preference will be given to students who are new to Canada within the last five years. Applicants must declare their immigrant status.
The Magenheim Family Medical Education Travel Bursary
Established in 2006 by Dr. Mark J. Magenheim, M.D. (Class of 1974), in honour of his parents Milton David and Dolores Ella Magenheim.
Requirements: To be granted to an undergraduate medical student taking an international elective in Public Health and/or Preventative Medicine outside Canada who demonstrates financial need. Electives in the US are acceptable provided they focus primarily on addressing needs in an underserved rural urban area with documented disproportionately high public health problems and low resources. Students must submit an application, separate cover letter outlining how the elective meets these criteria and a letter of acceptance from the proposed supervisor. Upon completion of the elective, the successful candidate will work with the Program Administrator of the Undergraduate Medical Program to identify an appropriate venue to share his/her experience in a public forum with others. Recipients of the bursary are required to prepare a report of their elective experience which the Administrator of the Undergraduate Medical Program will forward to the founder of the award. The report can be brief (2-5 pages) and should indicate where the elective time was spent, with whom, knowledge acquired from the experience, overview of activities conducted, assessment of health issues observed and/or addressed, evaluative analysis and overview of goals attained or not, and recommendations plus lessons learned to assist other McMaster M.D. Students. Must be a resident of Ontario for at least one year.
The Dr. Cheryl and Kyle Marshall Bursary
Established in 2010 by Dr. C.P. Marshall, MBBS (UWI), FRCP (C).
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a sole support parent.
The Peter Maurer Northern Health Bursary
Established in 1991 in memory of Peter Maurer, Administrative Officer for the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster and later, Administrator of the Lakehead/McMaster Link Project in Thunder Bay.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need and are pursuing electives in northern Ontario via the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM).
The Dr. Barbara McAuley Memorial Bursary
Established in 2012 by the family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Barbara McAuley, a respected physician from the Niagara region.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled at the Niagara Regional Campus of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students who are mothers and/or students with a nursing background.
The Drs. Andrew and Annette McCallum Medical Bursary
Established in 2016 by Dr. Andrew McCallum (Class of ‘80, MD), and Dr. Annette McCallum (Class of ‘91, MD) to provide financial support for medical students who wish to pursue their educational goals.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University who demonstrates financial need.
The Evelyn McGloin Scholarship
Established in 2014 by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. To be awarded to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who have completed at least their first year of medical school.
Requirements: The award will provide valuable research training and experience over the summer (June through August) under the supervision and tutelage of established scientific investigators.
The McMaster University M.D. Program Bursary
Established in 2007.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster M.D. Class of 1972 Bursary
Established in 2012 by the M.D. Class of 1972 to commemorate their 40th anniversary.
Requirements: To be granted to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster M.D. Class of 1973 Bursary
Established in 2013 by the McMaster University M.D. Class of 1973.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster M.D. Class of 1974 Bursary
Established in 2013 by the McMaster University M.D. Class of 1974.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The M.D. Class of 1975 Bursary
Established in 2005 by the M.D. Class of 1975 in honour of their 30th reunion.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Student must be a resident of Ontario for at least one year.
The M.D. Class of 1976 Bursary
Established in 2006 by the M.D. Class of 1976 in honour of their 30th reunion.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Student must be a resident of Ontario for at least one year.
The M.D. Class of 1977 Bursary
Established in 2007 by the M.D. Class of 1977 in honour of their 30th reunion.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Student must be a resident of Ontario for at least one year.
The McMaster M.D. Class of 1978 Bursary
Established in 2013 by the McMaster University M.D. Class of 1978.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster M.D. Class of 1979 Bursary
Established in 2013 by the McMaster University M.D. Class of 1979.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The M.D. Class of 1980 Gyan Ahuja Bursary
Established in 2005 by the M.D. Class of 1980 in honour of their 25th reunion and in memory of their classmate Gyan Ahuja.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the M.D. Undergraduate Program who demonstrate financial need and who, in the judgment of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, demonstrate a lively interest in humanitarian contributions to society and issues affecting third world developing countries.
The M.D. Class of 1981 Bursary
Established in 2006 by the M.D. Class of 1981 in honour of their 25th reunion.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Student must be a resident of Ontario for at least one year.
The M.D. Class of 1982 Bursary
Established in 2007 by the M.D. Class of 1982 in honour of their 25th reunion.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Must be a resident of Ontario for at least one year.
The McMaster M.D. Class of 1983 Bursary
Established in 2013 by the McMaster University M.D. Class of 1983.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster M.D. Class of 1986 Bursary
Established by the M.D. Class of 1986 to commemorate their 25th anniversary.
Requirements: To be granted to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster M.D. Class of 1987 Bursary
Established in 2012 by the M.D. Class of 1987 to commemorate their 25th anniversary.
Requirements: To be granted to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster M.D. Class of 1988 Bursary
Established in 2013 by the McMaster University M.D. Class of 1988.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster M.D. Class of 1989 Bursary
Established in 2013 by the McMaster University M.D. Class of 1989.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster M.D. Class of 1990 Bursary
Established in 2013 by the McMaster University M.D. Class of 1990.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster University M.D. Class of 1991 Bursary
Established by the M.D. Class of 1991 to commemorate their 20th anniversary.
Requirements: To be granted to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster M.D. Class of 1992 Bursary
Established in 2012 by the M.D. Class of 1992 to commemorate their 20th anniversary.
Requirements: To be granted to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The M.D. Class of 1995 Bursary
Established in 2007 by the M.D. Class of 1995 in honour of their 10th reunion.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a mature student.
The M.D. Class of 1996 Bursary
Established in 2006 by the M.D. Class of 1996 in honour of their 10th reunion.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
The McMaster M.D. Class of 2002 Bursary
Established in 2012 by the M.D. Class of 2002 to commemorate their 10th anniversary.
Requirements: To be granted to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster University M.D. Class of 2011 Bursary
Established by the M.D. Class of 2011 as a class gift to the M.D. Program.
Requirements: To be granted to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster M.D. Class of 2012 Bursary
Established in 2012 by the McMaster University M.D. Class of 2012.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster University M.D. Class of 2013 Shane Daniell and Iskren Kantchev Memorial Bursary
Established in 2011 by the M.D. Class of 2013 to honour the memory of their classmates, Shane Daniell and Iskren Kantchev.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the M.D. undergraduate program who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated an interest in Global Health.
The McMaster MD Class of 2014 Bursary
Established in 2014 by the McMaster University MD Class of 2014.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster MD Class of 2015 Bursary
Established in 2015 by the McMaster University MD Class of 2015.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster MD Class of 2016 Bursary
Established in 2016 by the McMaster University MD Class of 2016.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The McMaster OMA Bursaries
The Medical Alumni from the province of Ontario have established this bursary in recognition of their support to medical students at McMaster Univeristy.
Requirements: These annual bursaries are intended to provide financial assistance for undergraduate medical students.
The Dr. John Thomas William McWhinnie Bursary
Established in 2014 by the estate of Betty Milne McWhinnie.
Requirements: To be awarded to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need and show an interest in human sexuality through study and/or research.
The Medical Student Opportunity Trust Bursary
Established in 2001 from a variety of financial contributions which were donated to help medical students.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine in financial need.
The Frank C. Miller Jr. Bursary
Established in 2011 by the Hamilton Community Foundation.
Requirements: To be granted annually to provide financial assistance to cover up to fifty percent of tuition and up to fifty percent of compulsory fees to up to four undergraduate medical students in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need, a desire to learn, and a willingness to participate in the Hamilton community. Preference will be given to entry level students.
The Orville J. Mirehouse Memorial Bursary
Established in 2007 by family and friends in memory of Dr. Orville J. Mirehouse, M.D., a pioneering plastic surgeon and mentor.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The Adraches (Archie) Yian Moughalian Memorial Bursary
Established in 1998 from the estate of Mr. Adraches (Archie) Yian Moughalian.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine to provide financial assistance to further their education in the medical field.
The Drs. Richard and Tamar Packer M.D. Bursary
Established by Dr. Tamar Packer and Dr. Richard Packer to commemorate their 25th anniversaries as graduates of the McMaster M.D. Program in 2011/2012.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is a Hamilton resident.
The Dr. Adrian Park Medical Bursary
Established in 2018 by Dr. Adrian Park, MD (Class of ‘87).
Requirements: To be granted to students in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need and an interest in a career in surgery. Preference will be given to students with an interest in mission-based surgery.
The Julie and Ahmed Patel DeGroote School of Medicine Bursary
Established in 2021 by The Julie Patel Foundation. Julie and Ahmed Patel’s three children and six grandchildren created this bursary in their memory.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who identify as racialized or Indigenous students and demonstrate financial need.
The Janet Paterson Muir Bursary
Established in 2009 by the bequest of Janet Paterson Muir.
Requirements: One or more bursaries to be granted to full-time students in the undergraduate medical program of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
The Joseph and Edith Nagy Bursary
Established in 2018 by Jo-Anne Ferns in memory of her parents who always held medical doctors in high regard and were grateful for their cardiology and oncology care.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate professionalism and compassion.
The Dr. Paul R. Nicholas / Cosmetic Surgery Clinic MD Bursary
The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic of Waterloo in honour of Dr. Paul R. Nicholas who trained in anaesthesia at McMaster University and Memorial University. Dr. Nicholas’ distinguished career has taken him to the Canadian Maritimes, rural Maine, and the Cambridge/Kitchener-Waterloo area where he has provided over 35 years of service in anaesthesia both in local hospitals and as Chief of Anaesthesia at the Cosmetic Surgery Clinic of Waterloo. The recipient will embody the qualities at the core of Dr. Nicholas’ unique approach to caring for patients that extends to all aspects of their medical well-being: dedication to patient care, compassion, intelligence, teamwork, selflessness, and most of all, a willingness to go above and beyond to always put patients’ interests first.
Requirements: To be granted to a medical student from the Waterloo Regional Campus of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need and will be pursuing a career in Anesthesiology or Surgery. Preference will be given to a graduating student.
The Dr. Bryan Pearse Family Bursary
Established in 2013 by Dr. Bryan Pearse, M.D. (Class of ‘75) in memory of his sister Nancy Katherine.
Requirements: To be granted to an undergraduate medical student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The Dr. Susan Beverley Plank Memorial Bursary
Established in 1997 by Mr. William J. Plank, family and friends, in memory of Dr. Susan Beverley Plank (Class of ‘90).
Requirements: To be granted to a student who demonstrates financial need and is enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine.
The Ronald Pye Bursary
Established in 2000 by Dr. Ronald Pye (Class of 1979).
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine based on good academic standing and financial need.
The Benjamin, Samantha, Thomas and Kate Ragonetti Medical Bursary
Established in 1999 by Dr. Chris Ragonetti and family.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need and maintains good academic standing.
The Dr. Robin Richards Bursary
Established in 2019 by Dr. Robin Richards (MD ‘76) to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the McMaster Medical School.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students from Guelph or Wellington County.
The Paul Riddles Law Bursary
Established in 2019 by Paul Riddles, B.A. (Class of ‘86) to support students to pursue their academic and professional goals.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
The Ripley Bursaries
Established in 1998.
Requirements: To be granted to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The Salena Family Bursary
Established in 1997 under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund initiative by Dr. Bruno Salena (Class of ‘81), full-time faculty member in the Faculty of Health Sciences, and his family.
Requirements: To be granted to a student who demonstrates financial need and is enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine.
The Schenkel Medical Assistance Bursary
Established in 1982.
Requirements: To provide books, equipment and bursaries for female students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
The Shoalts Family Bursary
Established in 2016 by Todd and Kerry Shoalts.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the Niagara Regional Campus (NRC) of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to individuals (a) from the Niagara region (or another small community, i.e. population < 100,000), and (b) with a demonstrated interest in elder care or family medicine.
The Joel Siegel Memorial MD Bursary
Established in 2021 by Dr. Mark Siegel (MD ‘73) and Mrs. Maureen Siegel.
Requirements: To be granted to a student in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine with an interest in pursuing family medicine and who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student planning to pursue a career in family medicine in underserviced areas.
The Scotiabank Breast Cancer Scholarship
Established in 1999 by the Bank of Nova Scotia.
Requirements: Two scholarships to be awarded annually to provide financial assistance to medical students who are in good academic standing and are completing an approved elective, educational or research project in the field of breast cancer at the Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre.
The Scotiabank Medical Scholarships/Bursaries
Established in 1999 by the Bank of Nova Scotia.
Requirements: Ten scholarships to be awarded to undergraduate medical students based on good academic standing and financial need.
The Scotiabank Medical Scholarships
Established in 2004 by Scotiabank under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund II initiative.
Requirements: Four scholarships to be awarded annually to undergraduate medical students who are in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need.
The Scotiabank Pediatric Medical Bursary
Established in 2004 by Scotiabank.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who are residents of Ontario, in good academic standing, demonstrate financial need and who are completing an approved elective, educational or research project in the field of Pediatrics.
The Albert John Smith Medical Bursary
Established in 2015 by the bequest of Albert John Smith.
Requirements: To be awarded to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
The Stobbe Global Health Bursary Fund
Established in 2017 by faculty, students, staff and friends of Dr. Karl Stobbe, the inaugural Regional Assistant Dean of the Niagara Regional Campus (NRC) of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled at the NRC who demonstrate financial need and will be pursuing further education in the area of global health.
The Gerry and Sylvia Smith Bursary
Established in 2007 by Gerry Smith, B.Com. (Class of ‘71), M.B.A. (Class of ‘75) and Sylvia Smith because of their belief in the value of education.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students from Simcoe County.
The Dr. Gary Stein Bursary in Medicine
Established in 2011 by Gary Stein, M.D. (Class of ‘77).
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
The Stobbe Bursary
Established in 2016 by Karl and Julie Stobbe.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the Niagara Regional Campus (NRC) of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need. If there are no eligible students from the NRC in a given year, no bursary will be granted and funds will be carried forward to support NRC students in future years.
The Daniel and Natalie Strub Bursary
Established in 1999 by the nieces and nephews of Daniel and Natalie Strub in their honour.
Requirements: To be granted to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine to provide financial assistance to further their education in the medical field. Awarded to medical students in financial need who have completed an academic elective, or have special interest, in stroke recovery, leukemia or blood disorders.
The Andrew Talalla Memorial Bursary Fund
Established in 2000 in the memory of Dr. Andrew Talalla, a Neurosurgeon at McMaster University.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine to provide financial assistance in the payment of their tuition fees in order to further education in the medical field. Preference will be given to students who are interested in a career in Neurosurgery.
The Mary Thomas Bursary
Established in 2015 by bequest of Lilian Mary Eleanor Thomas.
Requirements: To be awarded to a female student in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who is a resident of Ontario, and who demonstrates financial need.
The Ruth Tomlinson Memorial Bursaries
Established in 1995 through a bequest of the late Ruth Nourse Tomlinson Wilson. Ruth Tomlinson was a professional artist born in Chicago, USA in 1908. She resided in Canada from 1917 to 1957 and moved to Chelsea, England until her death in 1994. Ruth Tomlinson was proud of her Canadian citizenship and, after attending the opening ceremony of the Medical School at McMaster University, she decided to bequeath a portion of her estate to create bursaries for medical students.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who are in good academic standing and who show evidence that they require financial support to complete their medical education training program.
The Uchida Fund for MD Electives
Established in 2014 from the estate of Dr. Irene A. Uchida, Professor Emeritus at McMaster, in recognition of her years of service in the Faculty of Health Sciences, and as a contribution to the promotion of good health care by graduates of McMaster University.
Requirements: To be awarded to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who are pursuing electives in underserviced areas of Canada or in developing countries.
The William A. Vanderburgh Estate Bursary
Established in 1968 via the estate of Mr. William Andrew Vanderburgh Jr. in honour of his father.
Requirements: To be awarded to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
The Edward Vogelman MD Bursary
Established in 2019 from the Estate of Shirley Foran in memory of her father Edward Vogelman.
Requirements: To be awarded to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
The Wang MD Bursary for Newcomers
Established in 2015 by the Wang family. To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
Requirements: Preference will be given to students who are new to Canada within the last 5 years. Applicants must declare their immigrant status.
The Wendy Wang Bursary in Medicine
Established in 2007 by Stanley Yip, B.Sc. (Class of ‘86) in honour of his wife, Wendy Wang.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
The Kenneth J. Ward Memorial Bursary
Established in 2020 in memory of Kenneth J. Ward (Class of `71) in honour of the excellent care
he received.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a student with an interest in cancer treatment.
The Dr. Ian Wilson Bursary
Established in 2019 by Dr. Ian Wilson (MD ‘83) to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the McMaster Medical School.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a student at the Waterloo Campus.
The Henry and Sylvia Wong Bursary in Medicine
Established in 2004 by Dr. Henry Wong and Mrs. Sylvia Wong.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
The Dr. Henry and Sylvia Wong Family Bursary
Established in 2017 by Dr. Henry Wong and Mrs. Sylvia Wong.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
The Wally Zimmerman CML Healthcare Bursary
Established in 2009 in honour of Wally Zimmerman by CML Healthcare Inc.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who best exhibit a combination of academic excellence and community service. Applicants must submit a separate letter indicating the details of their community service and financial need.
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