November 3, 2026
Dr. John Rushforth Scholarship
Direct application
Amount varies
Eligibility
School
University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine
Field of study
Health Professions
Level of study
UndergraduateDoctorate
Year of study
Third year
About this scholarship
Third- or fourth-year MD students at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine who have demonstrated interest in geriatric medicine by completing a two-week elective or selective clinical rotation in Geriatric Medicine may apply.
The award amount varies.
Apply through Online Scholarships and Bursaries in uoZone with a 500 to 1,000 word career-interest letter and proof of geriatrics rotation completion by November 3.
The Dr. John Rushforth Scholarship supports a student with a particular interest in geriatric medicine.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- 500- to 1,000-word career-interest letter
- Proof of geriatrics rotation completion