Dentistry Scholarships in Canada
Our reviewed catalog groups dentistry with health professions. These awards are a starting point for dentistry students; not every listing is limited to dentistry. Check whether the sponsor accepts dental students specifically or a broader health-professions cohort.
CIHR – Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarships
$27,000Due Dec 1, 2026For Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and protected persons with a first-class average (as determined by the host institution) who are pursuing an eligible research-based master's or, in some cases, doctoral program at a Canadian institution with a CGRS M allocation. This row is the CIHR stream of the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship Master's program (historically associated with the Frederick Banting and Charles Best name). The award is $27,000 for 12 months and is non-renewable. Up to 3,000 students are supported annually across CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC. Submit one CGRS M application through the Research Portal to the institution where you intend to hold the award, by December 1 before 8:00 p.m. ET.
North Cover Futures Scholarship
$5,000Due Oct 1, 2026Canadian citizens or permanent residents (excluding Quebec) who are 18 or older and enrolled full-time as domestic undergraduates at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution may apply. Eligible fields include business, finance, medicine, healthcare, and specialist healthcare (such as nursing, optometry, dentistry, and pharmacy). North Cover employees and their immediate family, and Greenstone Financial Services employees and their immediate family, are ineligible. One $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually as a one-time payment. Email proof of enrolment, a maximum 700-word essay on why you want to work in your selected industry and the difference you hope to make, your age and date of birth, and contact details to scholarships@northcover.ca.
Essay written for youJacques G. Robichon MD Scholarship for Students Residing in Quebec
$4,000Annual: October 31Full-time undergraduate Faculty of Medicine students at the University of Ottawa who are Canadian citizens, Quebec residents, demonstrate the greatest financial need, and show academic excellence may apply. One award of $4,000 is available annually. Apply through Multiple Financial Need Bursaries - M.D. Program (99931) in uoZone by October 31 with the Financial Questionnaire and a transcript. The Jacques G. Robichon MD Scholarship for Students Residing in Quebec assists Quebec medical undergraduates with demonstrated need.
No essay requiredAndras and Margaret Joo Bursary
Up to $2,000Annual: August 10Continuing MD students in the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine may apply. Selection requires satisfactory academic merit and financial need. One bursary of up to $2,000 is offered annually. Apply through the My UCalgary Portal Cumming School of Medicine awards process. The bursary is funded by Daniel Joo.
No essay required561 Build STEM Scholarship
$1,000Annual: December 31Students accepted to or enrolled in accredited U.S. college, trade, or high school STEM programs may apply for South Florida Forensic Engineering's annual STEM scholarship. Submit a one to two page essay, transcript, student ID, and contact details by email. One $1,000 award is made each year. Winners are notified by January 31. High school students accepted into qualifying STEM programs are eligible alongside current college and technical school enrollees.
Essay written for youMaster of Public Health Financial Aid Bursary
$1,000Annual: November 3Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons with protected or refugee status newly admitted to the Master of Public Health program at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine (first term) who demonstrate financial need. The bursary is $1,000 per term. Apply through Online Scholarships and Bursaries in uoZone with the Financial Questionnaire. Deadline November 3.
No essay requiredDr. Arlington F. Dungy Scholarship for Students in the Faculty of Medicine's Indigenous Program
Up to $1,000Due Nov 3, 2026Full-time undergraduate students in the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine accepted into the Indigenous Program who are Ontario residents, demonstrate financial need, and are in good academic standing may apply. This OTSS scholarship is valued at up to $1,000. Submit via uoZone with the Financial Questionnaire by November 3.
No essay requiredThe Dr. Cheryl and Kyle Marshall Bursary
Amount variesDue Nov 1, 2026Students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University who demonstrate financial need. Preference goes to sole-support parents. The bursary amount varies. Apply through McMaster AwardSpring with the Medicine bursary application. Established in 2010 by Dr. C.P. Marshall, MBBS (UWI), FRCP (C).
No essay requiredDr. John Rushforth Scholarship
Amount variesAnnual: November 3Third- 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.
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