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Third- or fourth-year full-time MD students at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, Ontario residents, demonstrate financial need, and show interest in neurology or neuroscience may apply.
The award is $1,500.
Apply through Online Scholarships and Bursaries in uoZone with the Financial Questionnaire and a brief essay on neuroscience interest by November 3.
The scholarship encourages medical students interested in a career involving the nervous system, whether clinical neurology or neuroscience research.
The Dr. Walter Hendelman Scholarship in Neuroscience (OTSS) awards $1,500.
November 3, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Canada; Health Professions; Graduate; Third year. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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