Medicine Scholarships in Canada

University of Toronto MD Program students presenting research at medical conferences. Travel bursary of up to $500; each student may receive up to $500 in cumulative funding over four years in the program. Conference travel must fall within six months before or after the application deadline. Apply with a conference outline, research abstract, confirmation of acceptance to present, and expense estimates for fees, travel, and accommodation. Applications are considered twice a year (end of May and end of November); if demand exceeds funds, recipients are chosen by lottery.

Undergraduate students enrolled in McMaster's Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who identify as Black or Indigenous and demonstrate financial need may apply. The bursary provides $5,000. Apply through McMaster AwardSpring. Established in 2024 by Dr. Jeffrey Weitz, M.D., to support equitable medical education.

Students enrolled in McMaster's Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need may apply. The bursary provides $2,200. Apply through McMaster AwardSpring. Established in 2025 by Dr. Hirawan Tihal and the Tihal family to support students in Medicine.

Students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University who demonstrate financial need. The Edward Vogelman MD Bursary provides $3,200. Apply through McMaster AwardSpring. Established in 2019 from the estate of Shirley Foran in memory of her father Edward Vogelman.

Canadian citizens or permanent residents enrolled full-time in the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine MD/PhD program who are conducting research and have demonstrated great potential may apply. The fellowship is valued at a minimum of $8,000. Recipients must submit a report on the research they conducted during the academic year. Apply through Online Scholarships and Bursaries in uoZone with a CV, research summary, and supervisor letter by March 2. The Audrey J. Boyce MD/PhD Fellowship supports students and their research in the MD/PhD program at the Faculty of Medicine.

Full-time MD students at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine who are Ontario residents under OSAP rules, demonstrate the greatest financial need, and are in good academic standing are eligible. The award value varies. Apply through Online Scholarships and Bursaries in uOZone by October 31 via Multiple Financial Need Bursaries - M.D. Program (99931) with the Financial Questionnaire and a non-official transcript.

University of Toronto MD students of Indigenous ancestry with financial need. Award of $5,000. Application instructions are emailed to all MD students in August; questions go to the Office of Indigenous Medical Education or Finance and Awards.

Students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University who demonstrate financial need are eligible. Preference is given to students who are new to Canada within the last five years. The bursary provides $3,000. Apply through McMaster AwardSpring. Applicants must declare their immigrant status. Established in 2015 by the Wang family.

A student enrolled in McMaster's Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need may apply. The bursary is $800. Apply through McMaster AwardSpring. Established in 2013 by the McMaster University MD Class of 1989.

University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine students who are Ontario residents under OSAP rules and demonstrate financial need under OTSS rules may apply. The award amount varies. Apply through Multiple Financial Need Bursaries - M.D. Program (99931) in uoZone with the Financial Questionnaire by October 31. The scholarship is named for Francis K. Deegan, MD '55.