Donor Funded Awards and Bursaries

Afro Heritage Association Bursary
Members of the Afro Heritage Association established this bursary to benefit a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Algoma Financial Group Bursary
Algoma Financial Group established this bursary to benefit a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Peter Apostle Bursary
Dr. Peter Apostle established this bursary to benefit a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

AstraZeneca Canada Inc. Frontline Health Medical Student Bursary
AstraZeneca Canada Inc. established this bursary to benefit full-time students of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Avery Construction Ltd. Bursary
Avery Construction Ltd. established this bursary to benefit a full-time student in any year at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Baker Tilly SNT LLP – Chartered Professional Accountants Bursary
Baker Tilly SNT LLP established this bursary to benefit a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community and demonstrate financial need.

Barrick Gold/Hemlo Mine Bursary
Established in 2011 by the Barrick Gold/Hemlo Mine in Marathon, Ontario. The Barrick Gold Corporation ‐ Hemlo Mine Bursary recipient would be a NOSM University learner who has an interest in establishing a practice in a Northern rural community with preference given to a learner whose roots are from Marathon.

Ruth and Bert Baumann Memorial Bursary
Established in 2017 by the friends and family of Bert and Ruth Baumann. The bursary is available to any undergraduate medical student at NOSM University. The bursary is awarded based on financial need.

Ruth C. Black Memorial Award
Established in 2005 by Cliff Read, a friend of Ruth Black. Awarded to a student in any year of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

BMO Financial Group Bursary
Awarded to a student in any year of study at NOSM University. Student recipients will have resided in a Northern, rural or remote community, and will demonstrate financial need.

Bristol Machine Works Bursary
Bristol Machine Works Ltd. established this bursary to benefit a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community and must demonstrate financial need.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada Inc. Bursary
Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada Inc. established this bursary in 2005 to benefit a student in any year at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Bruce Mines Insurance Brokers Ltd. Bursary
Bruce Mines Insurance Brokers Ltd. established this bursary to benefit a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Giuseppe Bruno Memorial Bursary
Dr. Giovanni Bruno and family established this bursary to benefit a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need with consideration being given to first and second-generation immigrants to Canada.

Andrew Buttazzoni Bursary
Andrew Buttazzoni established this bursary to benefit a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Phyllis and Dale Callaghan Bursary
The Phyllis and Dale Callaghan Bursary was established by Ben Callaghan and Justine Whitehead to honour Phyllis and Dale Callaghan, retired teachers with longstanding roots in Northwestern Ontario (Fort Frances, Rainy Lake, and Thunder Bay), who have dedicated their lives to education and made significant contributions to preserving the natural beauty and heritage of northwestern Ontario for present and future generations.  Preference will be given to those learners who completed three years of high school in a northern or northwestern Ontario community

Canadian Medical Association 150th Anniversary Award
Established by the CMA Foundation in celebration of the Canadian Medical Association’s 150th anniversary in Canada. The “Canadian Medical Association 150th Anniversary Award” is awarded to a full-time student at NOSM University. The recipient will demonstrate and exemplify the values of professionalism including honesty and integrity, altruism, respect, responsibility and accountability, commitment to self-improvement, dedication to professional self-regulation, and inter- and intra-professional collaboration and adherence to ethical codes of conduct. The Canadian Medical Association identifies medical professionalism as describing the attitudes, values, skills, and behaviours that are common to those undertaking the practice of medicine. Medical professionalism is the moral understanding among medical practitioners that gives reality to the social contract between medicine and society.

Canadian Medical Association 150th Anniversary Bursary
Established by the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Medical Association Foundation in celebration of their 150th anniversary in Canada. The “Canadian Medical Association 150th Anniversary Bursary” is awarded to a full-time student at NOSM University. The recipient will be in good academic standing and have financial need.

Club Montessori of Sudbury Bursary
The Club Montessori of Sudbury established this bursary to benefit a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Fran Coleman Bursary
Established in 2011 by anonymous donors in recognition of Fran Coleman’s unwavering and strong support in her capacity as both a Town and District Councillor to the people of Huntsville and the District of Muskoka. This award is to thank Ms. Coleman for being a true champion for healthcare in Muskoka. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will demonstrate financial need and must be from a Northern, rural or remote community. Preference will be given to a student who is from Huntsville, ON or from the District of Muskoka.

Dr. John Cowan Bursary
Established in 2007 by Dr. John S. Cowan. The recipient must be a resident of a rural, Northern or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. There are two awards available, one at each campus.

Crosstown Chevrolet Bursary
Crosstown Chevrolet established this bursary to benefit a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dalron Construction Ltd. Bursary
Dalron Construction Ltd. established this bursary to benefit a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. William Bond Memorial Bursary
Established by the Estate of Ruth Eileen Day (daughter of Dr. William L. Bond), it is awarded to aid a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. The recipient may be from any province or territory in Canada, with preference given to an individual from a rural or remote area, or a municipality with a population of under 35,000.

Bourse Dr. J.N. & Colette Desmarais Bursary
Established in 2011 by Collette Desmarais to benefit a full-time student at NOSM University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Docs On Ice 2016 Bursary
Established in April 2016 by the organizing committee of the Docs on Ice 2016 Hockey Tournament held in the Muskoka area of Ontario. Participants in this tournament come from communities across the province. For this reason, this bursary will be open to all students in any of the four years of the program. The purpose of this bursary is to provide financial assistance to a full time student at NOSM University.

Eli Lilly Canada Bursary
Eli Lilly Canada Ltd established this bursary to benefit a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Edward Woronuik Memorial Award

The Edward Woronuik Memorial Award is established to benefit one student annually.

City of Elliot Lake Bursary
The Corporation of the City of Elliot Lake established this bursary to benefit a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Alfred Favretto Bursary
Alfred Favretto established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Filtrec North America Bursary
Filtrec North America / Main Filter established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Flakeboard Company Ltd. Bursary
Flakeboard Company Ltd. established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community and demonstrate financial need.

Fontaine & Associates Incorporated Bursary
Fontaine & Associates Inc. established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

The Gary Frederick Daily Acts of Kindness Bursary
Awarded to a student that exhibits compassion, inclusion, integrity and respect. Someone who makes those around them feel respected, included and valued and is not afraid to reach out those who need a friend or need support. Open to any student, there are no set terms to this award.

Frog’s Breath Foundation Bursary
Frog’s Breath Foundation established this bursary to benefit a resident of the District of Temiskaming who indicates a desire to return to the District to practice after graduation. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Colin and Anne Germond Bursary
Dr. Colin and Anne Germond established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Jim and Donna Gordon Bursary
Jim and Donna Gordon established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Green Circle Environmental Bursary
Green Circle Environmental established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Joan Hanton Memorial Bursary
Established in 2017 by the estate of Joan Hanton the bursary will support a student at NOSM University in any year.

Dr. Beverly Lewis Harris Bursary
Dr. Harris established this bursary for a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Heino & Biasiol Family Award
Established in 2014 by Members of the Heino & Biasiol Family. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University with financial need.

Holiday Inn Hotel Sudbury Bursary
The Holiday Inn Hotel Sudbury established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Corporation of the Town of Huntsville Bursary
The Corporation of the Town of Huntsville established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Peter Hutten-Czapski Bursary
Established in 2004 by Dr. Peter Hutten-Czapski. Awarded to a student based on financial need, in any year at NOSM University. Preference will be given to a student from a rural, northern community. There are two awards available one at each campus.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Sudbury Lodge No. 282 Bursary
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows – Sudbury Lodge No. 282 established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Jakubowski Family Award
Established in 2014 by Larry and Pat Jakubowski. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University with financial need.

Dr. Zulfikar Juma Award for Meritorious Achievement
Established by Dr. Zulfikar Juma, is awarded to aid a full-time student in their fourth year of studies at NOSM University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. The recipient of this award has gained the respect of their peers and faculty for exemplifying to the highest standards the core values of NOSM University. Considered an “Award of Excellence” this award will go to the individual who best demonstrates all-round excellence in academics, leadership in student government, has contributed to research projects, and participated in extracurricular volunteer activities.

Dr. Andrew Kuchtaruk and Family Bursary
The Kuchtaruk family established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Chris Lai Recognition Award
The Dr. Chris Lai Recognition Award was established to benefit NOSM University learners. The recipient must be in their fourth year of study. Preference will be given to learners who indicate an interest in Cardiology and remaining in Northwestern Ontario upon graduation.

Life Transformation Scholarship
Andy and Eva Wang established this bursary to benefit incoming Undergraduate students with disabilities. The recipient(s) can study at either campus and must identify has having a disability on their provincial or federal funding applications.

Little Current Medical Associates Bursary
The Little Current Medical Associates established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Gerry Lougheed Jr. Bursary
Gerry Lougheed Jr. established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural or remote community and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Guy and Jacqueline Lupien Bursary
Dr. J.R. Guy & Jacqueline Lupien established this bursary to benefit a student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

McDowell Brothers Industries Inc. Bursary
McDowell Brothers Industries Inc. established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Keith McFayden Memorial Bursary
The friends and family of Keith McFayden established this bursary in his honour and to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of of Northern Ontario and preference given to a NOSM University learner who attended the Lakehead School Board.

Dr. William and Mrs. Barb McCready Bursary
Established in 2005 by William and Barb McCready. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. J. B. McQuay Memorial Bursary
The physicians of Gore Bay and Mindemoya established this bursary to honour Dr. J. B. McQuay and to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Maimondes Bursary
Established in 2014 in recognition of Dr. Jacques Abourbih’s contribution to medical education the bursary is awarded to a full time student at NOSM. The recipient will provide an essay describing who Maimondes was and his importance to medical education. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Robert Maloney Bursary
Dr. Robert Maloney established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Marathon Family Practice Bursary
Established in 2005 by physicians of the Marathon Family Practice in Marathon, Ontario. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Massey and Area Medical Foundation Bursary
The Massey and Area Medical Foundation established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Mended Hearts Inc. Bursary
Mended Hearts Inc. established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. The recipient must demonstrate an interest in cardiovascular research.

Nash Family Bursary
Established by the Nash Family, and it is awarded to aid a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community and demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be or have been a registered member of a health care profession that is regulated in Ontario. These may include audiology and speech language pathologists, chiropodists, chiropractor, dental hygienists, dental surgeon, dental technologist, midwives, nurses, occupational therapists, opticians, optometrists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, psychologists, respiratory therapists.

North Bay and District Dental Association Bursary
The North Bay and District Dental Association established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

North Bay Psychiatric Hospital Medical Staff Association Bursary
The North Bay Psychiatric Hospital Medical Staff Association established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. The student recipient will show a demonstrated interest in Mental Health.

North Shore Industrial Wheel Manufacturing Bursary
North Shore Industrial Wheel Manufacturing established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Northern Healthcare Leadership Bursary
Established by the children of Ken and Aileen McCluskey, as a tribute to their parents, Dr. Kenneth and Aileen McCluskey. This bursary was inspired by their parents who tirelessly served the healthcare needs of the people of the North and health care providers who continue to do so. Awarded to aid a full-time student of NOSM University in their first, second or third year of the program. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community and must demonstrate financial need. Applicants must identify a healthcare issue in the North and either propose a method to measure its impact or propose testable solution(s). The proposal will be submitted to the Northern Ontario Medical Journal for consideration for publication.

Northern Ontario School of Medicine Faculty and Staff Bursary
The Faculty and Staff of NOSM University established this bursary to benefit a student in their first year at either campus of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Northridge Savings and Credit Union Bursary
Northridge Savings and Credit Union Limited established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

NOSM Board of Governors Leadership Award
The NOSM Board of Governors Leadership Award recognizes extraordinary leadership that honours one student each year entering the 4th Year of the NOSM MD program, who fosters social accountability and demonstrates excellence in leadership by engaging and guiding others in promoting emerging healthcare professionals and living NOSM’s vision, mission, values.

The NOSMSC Bursary for BIPOC Students
The NOSM University student Council established this bursary to benefit one student per campus who identifies as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour). The student may be in any academic year.

The NOSMSC Bursary for Students with Dependents
The NOSM University student Council established this bursary to benefit one student per campus who indicates on their bursary applications that they are responsible for dependent(s). The student may be in any academic year.

Palladino Honda Bursary
Palladino Honda established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Parisa Yik-See Chau Memorial Bursary
Dr. James Chau and Dr. Christine Pun established this bursary in memory of Parisa Yik-See to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Polish Combatants’ Association – Sudbury Chapter Bursary
The Polish Combatants’ Association of Canada, Branch 24 Sudbury established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Francis L. Power Memorial Bursary
This award was created to aid a fourth year student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario, able to demonstrate financial need, and must be pursuing a specialty in General Surgery.

Purvis Marine Ltd. Bursary
Purvis Marine Ltd. established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Querney Wyatt Bursary
The Querney and Wyatt families established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Rotary Club of Sudbury Sunrisers Bursary
The Rotary Club of Sudbury Sunrisers established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

RBC Royal Bank Bursary
RBC Royal Bank established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Ruscio Masonary and Construction Limited Bursary
Ruscio Masonary and Construction Limited established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Brian Scherman Memorial Bursary
Dr. Adegbite, Dr. Fadegbola Ogundimu, and Dr. Schneider established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Gordon and Pat Slade Bursary
This award was created by Gord and Patricia Slade with the goal of providing financial aid to Northern School of Medicine student. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario. The recipient must have been a resident of a Northern Ontario rural community. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario, as defined by Ontario Student Assistant Program (OSAP).

Peter Strasser Bursary
The Founding Dean of NOSM University established this bursary in memory of his father Mr. Peter Strasser to benefit a full time student at NOSM University in good academic standing. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

City of Greater Sudbury Bursary
This award is given to a student in any year, at either campus of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community and must demonstrate financial need.

Greater Sudbury Utilities Bursary
Greater Sudbury Utilities established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is a resident of the City of Greater Sudbury or the Municipality of West Nipissing.

City of Timmins Bursary
The City of Timmins established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Anna and Mykola Wargaty Bursary
Anna and Mykola Wargaty established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Municipality of West Nipissing Bursary
The Corporation of the Municipality of West Nipissing established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Stadnyk Family Bursary
On September 26, 2015, colleagues, friends and family members gathered to celebrate Dr. Andrew Stadnyk, recipient of the 2014 College of Ontario Physicians Council’s Outstanding Physician Award. At this event the Stadnyk Family Bursary was established. The purpose of this bursary is to provide financial assistance to a full time student at NOSM University. Value is variable. Application is required

Steel 2000 Bursary
Steel 2000 Inc. established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Sudbury Family Health Group BIPOC Scholarship
Sudbury Family Health Group established this bursary to benefit one student per campus who identifies as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour). The student may be in any academic year. There are no further conditions of this bursary provided that the recipient has a demonstrated financial need.

Sudbury Mine Mill and Smelter Workers Union Local 598/Unifor Bursary (Formerly Canadian Auto Workers Bursary)
The Canadian Auto Workers established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. Preference will be given to students who show a demonstrated interest in any occupational diseases. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community who can demonstrate financial need.

Sudbury Suomi Lion’s Club Bursary
The Sudbury Suomi Lions Club established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Susan and Zoltan Weisz Memorial Bursary
Dr. Judith Woodsworth established this bursary in memory of her parents to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Suzanne Allain, Michael Siska & Family Bursary
Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

T. K. & Sylvia Leung Bursary
Dr. Henry Leung established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a student with a demonstrated interest in psychiatry.

The Chronicle-Journal Bursary
Established by The Chronicle-Journal, the daily newspaper in Thunder Bay. The Chronicle-Journal Bursary is awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

The Hawes and MacLeod Bursary
Sandra MacLeod and Dan Hawes established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute (TBRHRI) Bursary
Established in 2005 by the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute (TBRHRI) Bursary is awarded to a student in any year of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Timmins and District Hospital Auxiliary Bursary
The Timmins and District Hospital Auxiliary established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Town of Blind River Bursary
The Town of Blind River established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Town of Bracebridge Bursary
The Town of Bracebridge established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community and demonstrate financial need.

Town of Espanola Bursary
The Town of Espanola established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Town of Gravenhurst Bursary
The Town of Gravenhurst established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural or remote Ontario community and demonstrate financial need.

Town of Iroquois Falls Bursary
The Town of Iroquois Falls established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Town of Kapuskasing Bursary
Established in 2010 by the Town of Kapuskasing. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. Preference will be given to students according to the following descending order; a resident from the Town of Kapuskasing, or from Northern Ontario. The student recipient will also demonstrate financial need.

Town of Parry Sound Bursary
The Town of Parry Sound established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Township of Hearst Bursary
Established by the Corporation of Town of Hearst, and it is awarded to aid a full time student of NOSM University. Value is variable. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural or remote community who can demonstrate financial need.

Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers Bursary
The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

United Steelworkers Bursary
The United Steelworkers Union 6500 and United Steelworkers Union 2020 established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate that they are the child or grandchild of a current or past member of the United Steelworkers Local Union 2020 or the United Steelworkers Local Union 6500. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community and demonstrate financial need.

Vale Inco Limited Bursary
CVRD Inco Limited established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Vince Mirabelli Annual Award
Established in 2013 by Vince Mirabelli. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University and who demonstrates financial need.

Warren and District Lion’s Club Bursary
The Warren and District Lion’s Club established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Wayne and Ruby Prouse Bursary
Proham Limited established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Wright Bursary Established in 2004 by Dorothy Wright.
Awarded to a student in any year of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Wright Family Bursary
Established by Mr. Francis Wright. The ·Wright Family Bursary” is awarded annually to 3 full-time students studying at NOSM University who demonstrate financial need. Application is required

Wyeth Canada Bursary
Established in 2005 by Wyeth Canada. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dino Berardi Memorial Bursary
This award was created by the family of Dino Berardi with the goal of recruiting more physicians to Sault Ste. Marie. The award will aid a student of NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Laurentian campus. The recipient must be in their fourth year of studies and have illustrated an interest in establishing a practice in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.

John and Patricia Malysh Bursary
These awards have been created to aid students of NOSM University. The following criteria are applicable to both awards: The recipient of each award must demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be a full time student at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Laurentian campus. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario as defined by the Ontario Student Assistant Program (OSAP)

Chan and Kay Armstrong Award
Established by Chan and Kay Armstrong. The “Chan and Kay Armstrong Award” is awarded to a full time student registered through the Laurentian campus at NOSM University.

Maureen Bartolucci Bursary
Established by friends to honour the life and community involvement of Mrs. Maureen Bartolucci, this bursary was established to benefit a full time female student in any year of study at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Laurentian Campus. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need, preference will be given to residents of Northeastern Ontario.

Ceming Family Bursary
This award was created in 2009 by Jack, Maija, Jason and Tanja Ceming to aid a student of NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Laurentian campus. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Cleland Family Bursary
Established by Carol Cleland in memory of her husband Roy S. Cleland and their son John Cleland. The bursary is awarded to aid a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be registered through Laurentian University.

Dan’s Auto Bursary
Established by Dan and Carol Deguire this is awarded to aid a student of NOSM University. Value is variable. Application is required. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural or remote community whose registration is reported at the East Campus. The recipient will demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a student who a) volunteers (intern/placement/co-op) at the Maison Vale Inco Hospice in Sudbury; b) volunteers (intern/placement/co-op in palliative care).

George Simon Doubilet Bursary
Colleagues established this bursary to honour Dr. George Simon Doubilet and to benefit a full time student of NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Laurentian campus. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario and demonstrate financial need. The student recipient must demonstrate a strong interest in the sciences with preference given to one with an interest in math and/or physics.

Dr. Richard Drewe Memorial Bursary
When her husband began noticing the devastating effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ms. Theresa Drewe knew her husband needed medical help. At the time there were no specialized doctors in the Sudbury area forcing the Drewe’s down south to the Toronto area. After his lengthy battle with the disease came to an end, Ms. Drewe decided to create an endowment which would help young medical students research Rheumatoid Arthritis. Ms. Drewe believes that this is the best way to remember her husband and help in the fight for a cure. Ms. Theresa Drewe created this award with the purpose of establishing a bursary to benefit a full time student enrolled in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the East campus.

Friend of Northern Ontario School of Medicine Bursary
Established by an anesthesiologist from Southern Ontario, who believes in the Mission, Vision & Values of NOSM, and who would like to provide financial assistance to the students as they work toward those goals. The Friend of NOSM University bursary is awarded to aid a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario with preference given to a student from Northern Ontario who can demonstrate financial need. Application is required

Chesley and Betty Fulton Bursary
This award was created by Chesley and Betty Fulton to aid a student who is registered through Laurentian University at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Linda and Garfield James Garlin Bursary
Established by Mr. Garfield James, it is awarded to aid a full-time student in any year at NOSM University, east campus. The recipient must provide a birth certificate to demonstrate that they have been born in Sudbury or Manitoulin Island and must demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Nicholas Haddad Memorial Bursary
Dr. Bruce Haddad established this bursary in memory of his father, Dr. Nicholas Haddad to benefit a full time student of NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Laurentian campus. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Koka Bursary
Family and friends established this bursary to honour Dr. Rayudu Koka’s commitment to community health, well-being and community services. The award will benefit a full time student of NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Laurentian campus. The award is an entrance scholarship and can not be renewed. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

F. Jean MacLeod Bursary
The F. Jean MacLeod Trust established this bursary to benefit a first year full-time student of NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Laurentian campus. The recipient must demonstrate financial need with preference being given to students who: are permanent residents, and have been permanent residents for the five years preceding enrollment in first year, of the City of Greater Sudbury, to students who are permanent residents, and have been permanent residents for the five years preceding enrollment in first year, of the area encompassed by: a line drawn south to north through the most westerly limit of the City of Sault Ste. Marie; a line drawn west to east through the most northerly limit of the Town of Kapuskasing; a line drawn north to south through the most easterly limit of the City of North Bay; and a line drawn east to west through a point of 75 kilometers due south of the most southerly limit of the City of Greater Sudbury; if no suitable applicant is a permanent resident of the areas described above, the awardee shall be any resident of Ontario selected by NOSM in its sole and absolute discretion.

David John Malysh Memorial Bursary
This award was created to aid a student of NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Laurentian campus. First time recipients must be enrolled in their first, second or third year of full time studies. The award may be payable to the recipient in one subsequent year based on available funding and provided the recipient remains in good academic standing in the School of Medicine. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario. The recipient must demonstrate financial need

Milner / Neill Bursary

Established by Jeanette and Curtis Milner in memory of their parents, Art & Stancil Milner and Peggy Neill, and is awarded to aid a student of NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Laurentian campus. The recipient must show proof of having been a resident of Downpatrick, Northern Ireland OR have been a resident of Sudbury, Ontario for a minimum of 10 years.

Dr. Paul A.T. & Patricia Nolan Bursary
Established in memory of Dr. Paul A. T. Nolan, in November 2014, by his family and friends. The purpose of this bursary is to provide financial assistance to a full time student at NOSM University.

Rotary Club of Timmins-Porcupine Jack Helpert Memorial Bursary
This award has been created to aid students of NOSM University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be a full time student in the third year of studies at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Laurentian campus. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario as defined by the Ontario Student Assistant Program (OSAP). Preference will be given to an individual who has lived in Timmins for a minimum of 10 years. In any year, if no recipient meets this qualification, then the recipient should be an individual who has lived in Northeastern Ontario for a minimum of 10 years.

Resolute Forest Products/ Produits Forestiers Resolu Iroquois Falls Bursary (formerly Abitibi-Consolidated – Iroquois Falls Division)
Abitibi-Consolidated Iroquois Falls established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University, whose registration is reported through the Laurentian campus. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need with preference being given to an applicant from Iroquois Falls.

Paul & Lilo Seelig Bursary
Established in February 2016 in memory of J. F. Paul Seelig, by his family. Paul came to Canada for a great adventure from his native Germany in 1957. He fell in love with the country. In 1973 he bought into Laurentian Insulations in Sudbury and in 1994 relocated the company to Capreol. Paul was a Master Mason and a former President and Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club of Sudbury He lived by their motto “Service Above Self”. Paul leaves a rich legacy and tangible remembrances of his skilled and excellent work in buildings around Sudbury and the North.

Dr. Isaac Uy Memorial Bursary
Family and friends established this bursary in memory of Dr. Isaac Uy to benefit a full time student of NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Laurentian campus. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Don Wallis Memorial Bursary
The Dr. Don Wallis Memorial Bursary was established by the Anaesthesia Department of Sudbury Regional Hospital in memory of their collegue Dr. Don Wallis. The purpose of establishing the bursary is to benefit a student enrolled at NOSM University registered through the Laurentian University campus. The recipient must be in their fourth year of studies and have illustrated an interest in pursuing a specialty in anaesthesia. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Julia and Eric Whittington Memorial Bursary
Julia Irene Whittington established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Laurentian campus. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario and demonstrate financial need. Value is variable. Application is required.

Sudbury Credit Union Award
The Sudbury Credit Union established this award to benefit a full time student of NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Laurentian Campus. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Sudbury-Manitoulin District Masons Northern Ontario School of Medicine Bursary
The Sudbury-Manitoulin District Masons established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Laurentian campus. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need, with preference being given to students from the geographic area of Timmins, Ontario.

Sunshine Bus Foundation Award
Established by Kendall Yeomans and Jack Cornthwaite upon the dissolution of the Sunshine Bus Foundation. This award is established in recognition of the founders, Dr. D. A. Prince and The Geraldton District Hospital created this award with the purpose of establishing a bursary to benefit a full time student enrolled in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported throughout the Lakehead campus. Sudbury community requiring assistance in transportation. Awarded to aid a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be registered through Laurentian University

The Douglas K. Campbell Medical Bursary Award
Established by the Estate of Douglas K. Campbell. The purpose of this award is to provide financial assistance to two full-time students who demonstrate a high level of academic achievement and demonstrates financial need, entering the Faculty of Medicine at Laurentian University. Preference will be given to candidates who have indicated a willingness to serve in medically underserviced communities in Canada or abroad.

Wayne Wilson Memorial Bursary
This award has been created to aid students of NOSM University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be a full time student at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Laurentian campus. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario as defined by the Ontario Student Assistant Program (OSAP).

Alumni Association of Lakehead University Friends of the 40th Anniversary Bursary
Established in 2005 in honour of Lakehead University’s 40th Anniversary. Awarded to a student in any year whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus at NOSM University, with preference given to a Lakehead University graduate. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

John Andrews Award in Medicine
The John Andrews Award in Medicine was established to benefit a student entering their first year at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. The recipient will have had long-term residency in Northwestern Ontario (Districts of Thunder Bay, Kenora or Fort Frances) evidenced by graduation from a Northwestern Ontario High School. The recipient will express the intention of practicing medicine in Northwestern Ontario upon graduation and will demonstrate an outstanding academic record and promise of success in the study of medicine and the practice of rural medicine. Financial need may be considered but only in cases where the above criteria have been met.

Apex Investigation & Security Inc. Bursary
Established in 2005 by Apex Investigation & Security Inc. Awarded to a student in any year whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Belluz Realty Bursary
Established in 2005 by Ray and Tony Belluz. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Greta Marlene Blair Memorial Bursary
Established in 2016 by the Estate of Greta Marlene Blair. The Greta Marlene Blair Memorial Bursary is awarded to a student in any year of NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead Campus. The student recipient will be a resident of Northwestern Ontario with preference given to a student from the Geraldton, Long Lac, Nakina area and will demonstrate financial need.

BMO Nesbitt Burns Thunder Bay Employees Bursary
Established in 2005 by employees of BMO Nesbitt Burns in Thunder Bay. Awarded to a student in any year whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. James and Catherine Colquhoun Bursary
James and Catherine Colquhoun created this award with the purpose of establishing a bursary to benefit a full time student enrolled in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported throughout the Lakehead campus.

Day’s Inn Thunder Bay Bursary
Established in 2009 by the Days Inn Thunder Bay. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be a Thunder Bay resident and demonstrate financial need. Value of award varies with market conditions.

Peter & Marja DeGiacomo Bursary
Established in 2005 by Peter and Marja DeGiacomo. The Peter and Marja DeGiacomo Bursary is awarded to a student in any year whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus at NOSM University with preference given to a resident of Northwestern Ontario. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. H. S. Dhaliwal Bursary
Created in 2003 by family, friends and colleagues in recognition of Dr. Dhaliwal’s commitment to medical care in Northwestern Ontario. Provided on the basis of financial need to a student of NOSM University – Lakehead campus. The recipient will be from Northwestern Ontario or have resided in the region for five years prior to commencing studies at NOSM University.

Anne and Bernard Diklich Memorial Bursary
Established by Anne Sikkema in 2005 in loving memory of her parents Anne and Bernard Diklich. Awarded to a student in any year whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus at NOSM University. The student recipient will show a desire to practise medicine in the Kenora or Rainy River districts upon graduation. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Maureen Doig Memorial Award
Established in 2003 in loving memory by family and friends and to honour Maureen’s involvement with Lakehead University as a member of the Board for twelve years, and as the first woman to hold the position of Chair (1996-1998). This award will be provided to a female student whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus, who through volunteer activity demonstrates a commitment to community involvement. The recipient will be a resident of Ontario with demonstrated financial need.

Fraser and Elizabeth Dougall Bursary
Established in 2005 by Fraser and Elizabeth Dougall. Awarded to a student in any year whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus at NOSM University. The applicant will be from Northwestern Ontario and express intention of practicing in Northwestern Ontario upon graduation. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Franklin Templeton Investments Bursary
Awarded to a student enrolled in any year at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. One bursary will be made available to a student from each campus.

Geraldton District Hospital Bursary
The Geraldton District Hospital created this award with the purpose of establishing a bursary to benefit a full time student enrolled in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported throughout the Lakehead campus.

Dr. John Hartog Memorial Bursary
Established in 2012 by Iris Hartog to honor her fathers contributions to healthcare in Thunder Bay. The bursary is awarded to a student with an interest in global health, registered at the Lakehead University campus of NOSM.

Kevin L. Herman Bursary
Established in 2005 by Kevin L. Herman. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. The student will be from a northern, rural or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Shirley Inouye Memorial Award
Established in 2004 in loving memory by her husband, Eugene Kotyk, in honour of Dr. Inouye who was the first female physician to open a full-time practice in Thunder Bay and who maintained a general practice in Thunder Bay for more than thirty years. Based on a School of Medicine recommendation, the award will be provided to a student in financial need and who demonstrates those characteristics particularly important to the sensitive provision of family medicine. Preference will be given to students from Northwestern Ontario. It is the hope of the donor that the student recipient will return a similar gesture, or make a gift of some kind in the future.

Insurance Institute of Ontario – Northwestern Chapter Bursary
Established in 2005 by the Insurance Institute of Ontario – Northwestern Chapter. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. The applicant will either be from Northwestern Ontario or express intention of practising in Northwestern Ontario upon graduation. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Michael and Rosalind Jurcik Bursary
Established in 2005 by Michael and Rosalind Jurcik. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Jerry Kozyra Memorial Bursary
Established in 2005 by the Thunder Bay Ukrainian Canadian Foundation in memory of Jerry Kozyra and funded through contributions to the Thunder Bay Ukrainian Canadian Foundation. Awarded to a student in any year whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Margaret Ann Lorimer Award
Established in 2005 by Margaret Ann Lorimer, a Lakehead University alumna and long-time educator in Northwestern Ontario. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. The recipient must be resident of a northern, rural or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

MNP LLP Bursary
Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Stephen Morton Award
Established in 2005 by the Thunder Bay Community Foundation in recognition of Dr. Morton’s work as a physician in Northern Ontario. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. The recipient will be an Ontario resident with preference given to a student from Northwestern Ontario. The recipient will demonstrate financial need.

Northwestern Ontario Dental Association Bursary
Established in 2005 by the Northwestern Ontario Dental Association. Awarded to a student in any year whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. J. Campbell Pearson Memorial Award
Established in 2003 by family, friends and colleagues in honour of Dr. Pearson who practised surgery in Thunder Bay from 1955 to his retirement. Awarded to a student in any year at the Lakehead campus of NOSM University, is a Ontario resident and who demonstrates financial need.

Dr. S. Penny Petrone Bursary
Established in 2005 by Dr. S. Penny Petrone, Professor Emerita of Education at Lakehead University from 1969 to 1988. Awarded to a student in any year of NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. The recipient will be a resident of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. S. Penny Petrone Memorial Bursary
Established by the Estate of Dr. S. Penny Petrone, Professor Emerita of Education at Lakehead University from 1969 to 1988. The Dr. S. Penny Petrone Memorial Bursary is awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. S. Penny Petrone Memorial Scholarship
Established by the Estate of Dr. S. Penny Petrone, Professor Emerita of Education at Lakehead University from 1969 to 1988. The Dr. S. Penny Petrone Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. The recipient will demonstrate academic excellence and show a proven interest in medical research. The recipient will be a resident of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.

Frances Guzzi Picherack Saydana Award
Established in 2006 by Frances Guzzi Picherack, a Lakehead University nursing and education alumna. Awarded to a student in any year at the Lakehead campus of NOSM University. The student recipient will demonstrate financial need, be an Ontario resident and demonstrate an interest in, or have past experience with complementary or alternative medicine and healing. “Saydana” is a Sanskrit word which means “giving from the heart with no expectation of return”.

Greg & Chris Pilot & Family Bursary
Established in 2005 by Greg & Chris Pilot. Awarded to a student in any year whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus at NOSM University. The recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial.

Rotary Club of Thunder Bay (Fort William) Bursary
Awarded to a student in their third year of NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. Preference will be given to a student who indicates a sincere intent to practice medicine in Northwestern Ontario. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Rotary Club of Thunder Bay (Lakehead) Bursary
Established in 2009 by the Lakehead Rotary Club of Thunder Bay. Awarded to a student in any year of study at NOSM University and who demonstrates financial need.

Rotary Club of Thunder Bay (Port Arthur) Bursary
Established in 2005 and awarded to a student from a northern, rural or remote community, in any year, whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Resolute Forest Products/ Produits Forestiers Resolu Bursary  (formerly Abitibi-Consolidated Company of Canada Bursary)
Abitibi-Consolidated Company of Canada established this bursary to benefit full time students of NOSM University. One Laurentian registered student and one Lakehead registered student to be awarded this bursary. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Brian Scott Bursary
Dr. Brian J. Scott created this award with the purpose of establishing a bursary to benefit a full time student enrolled in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported throughout the Lakehead campus.

Dr. Gail Scott Bursary
Dr. Gail. Scott created this award with the purpose of establishing a bursary to benefit a full time student enrolled in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported throughout the Lakehead campus.

Moe Siemieniuk Family Bursary
Established in 2005 by Maurice and Melanie Siemieniuk. Awarded to a student in any year whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Mary Sylvester Bursary
Established in 2006 by Mary Sylvester. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. The applicant will be an Ontario resident and express intention of practising in Northwestern Ontario upon graduation. The student recipient will demonstrate financial need.

James and Shirley Symington Bursary
Established in 2005 by James and Shirley Symington. Awarded to a student in any year whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus at NOSM University. The applicant will have been a resident of Northwestern Ontario for the past 5 years with preference given to applicants from the Kenora, Rainy River and Thunder Bay districts. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

City of Thunder Bay Bursary
Established in 2004, this bursary is provided to an entrance student in NOSM University, whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus, on the basis of financial need, with preference given to students from Thunder Bay. It is the hope of the City of Thunder Bay that the recipient will establish her/his medical practice in the City of Thunder Bay.

Pauline & Bill Tomlinson Family Bursary
Established in 2005 by the Tomlinson Family. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

John and Diane Whitfield Bursary
Established in 2005 by John and Diane Whitfield. Awarded to a student in any year whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. C.G. Wilson and Olive Wilson Bursary
Established in 2005 by Robert and Donald Wilson in honour of their parents. Awarded to a student in any year whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Sheron Gravelle Memorial Award
Established in 2015 by the Gravelle Family to honour the memory of Sheron Gravelle. Sheron was a loving Wife, caring Mother and devoted Teacher. In addition, she had a belief that it was important to give back to society. By providing financial assistance to a medical student via this award, she would be able to focus on her two main passions… Education and Health Care.

The Lakehead Motors Limited Endowment
Established in 2015 by Michael Comuzzi. the Lakehead Motors Limited Endowment is awarded to a student enrolled in any year of NOSM University. The recipient will have a minimum of 10 (ten) years combined attendance in elementary and secondary schools in the District of Thunder Bay and demonstrates financial need.

Thunder Bay Diocesan Council, Catholic Women’s League of Canada Bursary
Awarded to a female student in any year at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. Preference will be given to a student who expresses an interest in establishing her practice in the Thunder Bay Diocese of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Thunder Bay Medical Society Bursary
Established in 2004 by the Thunder Bay Medical Society. Awarded to a first year student at NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. The recipient will have been a resident of Thunder Bay for a minimum of five years and will demonstrate financial need.

Thunder Bay Metro Lion’s Club Bursary
Established in 2005 and awarded to a student in any year of NOSM University whose registration is reported through the Lakehead campus. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

William Campbell Hunter Memorial Bursary
Established in 2008 by the Estate of William Campbell Hunter. Awarded to a student in any year of study at NOSM University and who is registered through the Lakehead campus. The recipient will possess a nursing degree and a demonstrated interest in geriatrics/gerontology. The recipient will be a resident of Ontario and will demonstrate financial need.

William G. Heath Annual Award
Established in 2012 by Bill Heath. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University, the student recipient will be a registered at the West Campus and demonstrate financial need.

Wing and Sophia Chow Family Bursary
This bursary was established by the Chow Family in honour of their parents. Wing and Sophia Chow are landed immigrants who have lived in Thunder Bay for 60 years. They are retired farmers who dedicated their lives to providing opportunities of academic and personal growth for their children. All five of their children attended Lakehead University with four continuing on to graduate from medical schools. Wing and Sophia have always been great advocates of education. To the Chow family there is no greater personal legacy than investing in the lives of others. The bursary will be awarded to a first year NOSM University student who is a graduate of Lakehead University and a Thunder Bay High School.

Dr. Auri Bruno-Petrina Award
Dr. Auri Bruno-Petrina established this bursary to benefit an incoming full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must come from the Porcupine Health Unit District.

Sault Ste Marie Community Bursary
The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be give to students in the following descending order; resident of Sault Ste. Marie, who can be defined as a student having attended the majority of elementary and secondary years of study in the City of Sault Ste. Marie; resident of Algoma District.

ScotiaBank Bursary
Established by Scotiabank, and it is awarded to aid a student in any year of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario and demonstrate financial need. Value is variable. Application is required.

Scottish Rite Award
This award was created to aid two students of NOSM University whose registration is reported through each campus. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation concentrates its efforts in support of research into the causes of intellectual impairment, especially as it affects children and persons of advanced years in the form of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Shave for Hope Bursary
The Greater Sudbury Police Service established this bursary to aid a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students from the geographical area of the City of Greater Sudbury, as defined by the City’s geographic boundaries.

Sinclair Family Bursary
Established by Carolyn Sinclair, it is awarded to aid a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP and must demonstrate financial need. Value is variable. Application is required.

Sling-Choker Manufacturing Sault Ste. Marie Bursary
Sling-Choker Manufacturing (Sault) Ltd. established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students from the geographic area of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Sling-Choker Manufacturing Sudbury Bursary
Sling-Choker Manufacturing (Sudbury) Ltd., established his bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students from the geographic area of Sudbury, Ontario.

Sling-Choker Manufacturing Timmins Bursary
Sling-Choker Manufacturing (Timmins) Ltd. established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students from the geographic area of Timmins, Ontario.

St. Joseph’s Care Group Bursary Established in 2005 by St. Joseph’s Care Group.
The St. Joseph’s Care Group Bursary is awarded to a student in any year of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

STC Global Bursary
STC Global Inc., established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community and demonstrate financial need.

Sudbury Ukrainian Co-operative Bursary
This award was created in November 2011 to aid a student in NOSM University. Formed at the dissolution of the Sudbury Ukrainian Co-operative. This bursary will serve as a testimonial to all members of the Co-operative who strove to serve the needs of the Ukrainian population in the City of Greater Sudbury. The award recipient must be enrolled full time in NOSM University and must demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario, as defined by the Ontario Student Assistant Program (OSAP). Preference will be given to a student who is from Ukrainian descent. If there is no student of Ukrainian descent, preference will be given to a student who is from the City of Greater Sudbury.

Sudbury Family Health Group Bursary
Sudbury Family Health Group established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Sun Life Financial Bursary
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community and must demonstrate financial need.

TD Bank Financial Group Bursary
Established in 2007 by the TD Financial Group. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Temiskaming District Mason’s and the Masonic Foundation of Ontario Bursary
The Temiskaming District Masons and the Masonic Foundation of Ontario established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario and demonstrate financial need with preference being given to students from Temiskaming, Cochrane or Northern Ontario. Consideration will be given to students who can demonstrate that they or a relative are current or past members of the Masonic Order.

The City of Sault Ste. Marie Bursary
The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be give to students in the following descending order; resident of Sault Ste. Marie, who can be defined as a student having attended the majority of elementary and secondary years of study in the City of Sault Ste. Marie; resident of Algoma District.

The Lion’s Club of Sudbury Bursary
The Lions Club of Sudbury established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Thunder Bay Chinese Canadian Association Bursary
Established in 2008 by the Thunder Bay Chinese Canadian Association. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need. Preference for this award will be given to a student of Chinese Canadian heritage.

Tyndall Family Memorial Bursary
Sheila Tyndall established this bursary in memory of her father, Neil, her mother, Dorothy and her brother, Ross to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural or remote community for a minimum of 10 years who can demonstrate financial need. The recipient must have attended a secondary school within 100 kilometers of the Laurentian Campus of NOSM University.

USWA North Eastern Ontario Area Council Bursary
The USWA North Eastern Ontario Area Council established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community and demonstrate financial need.

Volunteer Association to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Annual Bursary
Established in 2011 by Volunteer Association to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University, The student recipient will be a resident of Northwestern Ontario and demonstrate financial need; preference will be given to a student who has served as a volunteer at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Weiler, Maloney Nelson Bursary
Established in 2010 by Weiler, Maloney, and Nelson. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Wire Rope Industries Distribution Thunder Bay Bursary
Established by Wire Rope Industries Distribution Thunder Bay, and is awarded to aid a student of NOSM University. The recipient must be from the geographic area of Thunder Bay, Ontario and express intention on practicing in Northwestern Ontario upon graduation. The applicant will demonstrate financial need.

Marjorie Eileen Poling Adams Memorial Award
Established in 2004 in loving memory by her husband Gerald Poling. Awarded to a student from a northern, rural or remote community, in any year, at NOSM University who shows financial need. It is the donor’s hope that the recipient will take special interest in cancer research and practice in Northwestern Ontario.

AIM Higher Bursary
Established in 2010 by the AIMS Project team. The AIMS project team is responsible for all information management systems at NOSM, the team is passionate about all aspects at the school and is committed to improving healthcare in the North. The bursary is awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Joan Babij HSN Volunteer Association Bursary (formerly Sudbury Regional Hospital Volunteer Association Bursary).
Established in 2011 by the Sudbury Regional Hospital Volunteer Association. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be from a northern, rural or remote community. The student recipient will have been raised in the area of the city of Greater Sudbury. The student recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Bishop Alexander Carter Foundation Bursary
Established by the Bishop Alexander Carter Foundation, this bursary is awarded to aid a student of NOSM University. The student recipient must be a resident of the geographic area included in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie. This will be defined as a student having attended the majority of elementary and secondary years of study within this stated region. A map showing the boundaries of this Diocese is attached to these terms. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Reverend Canon David and Mrs. Nora Bradford Memorial Bursary
Established in 2005 by the Bradford family in memory of their parents. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The recipient will be a resident of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.

Bring a Doctor Home Bursary
The Bring a Doctor Home Bursary was established by the employees of Algoma Steel Inc. to benefit a fourth (4th) year student of NOSM University. The recipient must be from the geographical area of Sault Ste. Marie including Wawa and Thessalon and is a child or grandchild of a current or retired employee of Algoma Steel. Preference will be given to a 4th year student who plans to practice medicine in the geographical area of Sault Ste. Marie including Wawa and Thessalon. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Cynthia Bullen and Dr. Kenneth Kesty Bursary
Cynthia Bullen and Dr. Kenneth Kesty established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community and demonstrate financial need.

Mary Macdonald Buck Bursary
Established in 2006 by Mrs. Mary Buck. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Cardinal Bursary
Established by Linda Acton-Riddle in memory of her husband Dr. Gordon E. Riddle, who passed away in July, 2013. The cardinal (bird) was a recurring theme in the life of Dr. Riddle. Upon his passing, many members of the family experienced a “cardinal experience” during which a cardinal was seen to be visiting those closest to him. This bursary has been established to honor his life and the ever present cardinal in the family. This bursary is awarded to aid a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be an elected member of the NOSM University student Society Executive Group. Preference will be given to a recipient who grew up in Northeastern Ontario, including the Bracebridge/Muskoka area. Value is variable. Application is required.

James Cochrane Bursary
Established in 2005 by James Cochrane. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Barbara and Jack Cohen Memorial Bursary
The Cohen family established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need with preference being given to students from the geographic area of the District of Algoma.

Community First Good Neighbour Bursary
This award was established to benefit a full-time student of NOSM University.  The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate community involvement and financial need.  Preference will be given to a student selected according to the following descending order; from Saul Ste. Marie area, from the District of Algoma, or from a Northern Ontario community.  Value is variable. Application is required.

Michael & Lynn Connor Bursary
This award was created to aid a student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario. The recipient will be in their final year of study, and will have expressed an interest in pursuing a career in gerontology or oncology.

Dr. Gerry and Sharon Cooper Bursary
This award was established by Dr. Gerry Cooper and his wife Sharon in 2009. This award was created to aid a student of NOSM University. The recipient must be enrolled full time at the School of Medicine, be a resident of Ontario, able to demonstrate financial need, and must hold an elected position on the Executive of the NOSM University student Society. Value is variable. Application is required.

Copperfin Credit Union (formerly Superior Credit Union Bursary)
Established in 2008 by the Superior Credit Union, this bursary was created to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of the District of Thunder Bay and demonstrate financial need.

Denton Family Trust Bursary
Dr. Richard Denton established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need with preference being given to a student from the following criteria in descending order; from the geographic area of Kirkland Lake, from the geographic area of Temiskaming.

Dr. R.W. Denniston Memorial Bursary
Established in 2010 by the friends and family of Dr. R.W. Denniston who was a physician in Sudbury. The recipient must demonstrate a strong level of involvement in athletics and/or student government. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. Value is variable. Application is required.

DiBrina Sure Group Bursary
DiBrina Sure Group established this bursary to aid a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need with preference being given to a student from the City of Greater Sudbury.

Dr. Thomas P. and Barbara P. Dixon Memorial Bursary
This bursary is established in memory of Dr. Thomas Dixon and his wife Barbara. Dr. Dixon was an early pioneer in Psychiatry in Sudbury and his wife Barbara, worked with him as a Psychiatric Nurse. Together they worked in Sudbury and throughout Northeastern Ontario to help patients suffering from mental illness. This bursary is to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. Preference will be given to a student interested in pursuing a career focused on mental health. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. George and Sandra Doig Bursary
Established in 2011 by the Dr. George and Sandra Doig. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be an Northwestern Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Paul Dowhos and Dr. Trevor Kam Bursary
Established in 2006 by Drs. Paul Dowhos and Trevor Kam. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The recipient will be an Ontario resident and will demonstrate financial need.

Ellwood Robinson Limited Bursary
Ellwood Robinson Ltd. established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need with preference being given to students who were raised in Sault Ste. Marie or the surrounding Canadian geographical area, (up to 160 km outside of Sault Ste. Marie.)

Espanola and District Credit Union Limited Bursary
Espanola and District Credit Union Ltd. established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Algoma Steel Inc. Bursary
Algoma Steel Inc. established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be from the geographical area of Sault Ste. Marie including Wawa and Thessalon. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Fidelity Investments Canada Limited Bursary
Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Clifford and Lilly Fielding Charitable Foundation Bursary
The Clifford and Lilly Fielding Charitable Foundation established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community and demonstrate financial need.

Fort William Family Health Network Bursary
Established in 2006 by the physicians of the Fort William Family Health Network in Thunder Bay. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Joseph W. (MD) and Joanna E. (RN) Fyfe Memorial Bursary
Joseph D. Fyfe established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community and demonstrate financial need.

Great West Life, London Life and Canada Life Award
Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. The recipient must demonstrate that they have made a positive and significant voluntary contribution to the betterment of their community or to campus life.

Nina Grossi Memorial Bursary
The family of Nina Grossi established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community and must demonstrate financial need.

Dorothy Hansen Bursary
Established in 2005 by Ms Dorothy Hansen. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

HSBC Bank Canada Entrance Award
Awarded to a student entering NOSM University. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.

Hydro One Inc. Bursary
Established in 2005 by Hydro One Inc. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University who is from a community with Hydro One operations and who demonstrates financial need.

Kinsmen Club of Sudbury Award
The Kinsmen Club of Sudbury established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students having resided in the geographical area of Sudbury, Ontario.

Joan Klemacki Bursary
Established in 2006 by the Estate of Ms Joan Klemacki. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Noëlle Ladouceur Bursary
An anonymous donor established this award to benefit a student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community in Ontario with preference being given to students from Northern Ontario communities. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Charles and Margaret McKever Memorial Annual Award
Established in 2013 by Jim and Debra McKever in honor of Jim’s parents. Charles and Margaret, both returned to post-secondary school as mature students to pursue new career opportunities. They understood the commitment and dedication it takes to make such a significant life change. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University with financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is from Northwestern Ontario and is pursuing medicine as a second career.

Dr. Avdesh Mathur Bursary
The friends and family of Dr. Avdesh Mathur established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community and demonstrate financial need.

Gordon Merrill Memorial Bursary
Established in 2004 by Dr. Daniel and Mrs. Susan Hunt in loving memory of Susan’s father. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University who is an Ontario resident and demonstrates financial need.

Minnow Lake Lions Club Bursary
Minnow Lake Lions Club established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. Preference will be given to a student from the City of Greater Sudbury. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community and demonstrate financial need.

Lise Moore Memorial Bursary
Monique Schler established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a resident of the Greater City of Sudbury, as defined by the City’s geographic boundaries.

City of North Bay Bursary
The Corporation of the City of North Bay established this bursary to benefit a student of NOSM University. The student recipient will be from a northern, rural or remote community and will demonstrate financial need.

Northern Credit Union Ltd. Bursary
The Northern Credit Union established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community who can demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be from a community in which a Northern Credit Union operates as listed below, in no specific order of importance: Thunder Bay, Red Rock, Hornepayne, Wawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Richards Landing, Thessalon, Elliot Lake, Chapleau, Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Englehart, Capreol, Garson, Sudbury, Coniston, North Bay, Deep River, Pembroke, Barry’s Bay, Eganville and Arnprior.

Northern Diabetes Health Network Bursary
Established by the Northern Diabetes Health Network, this bursary is awarded to aid a student of NOSM University. The recipient must demonstrate an interest in diabetes care and/or research. Preference is given to a student who is from Northern Ontario. Value is variable. Application is required.
Ruth and Jack O’Neill Memorial Bursary Friends and family of Ruth Evelyn O’Neill established this memorial bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students from the City of Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding area.

Oryst Sawchuk Bursary
Oryst Sawchuk established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community and demonstrate financial need.

Power Workers Union Training Inc. Bursary
The Power Workers’ Union established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community and demonstrate financial need.

PowerTel Bursary
PowerTel Utilities Contractors Limited established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern Ontario community and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. H.Lynn Sargeant Burary
This award was created in September 2011 to aid a student in NOSM University. Named in honour of Dr. H. Lynn Sargeant an outstanding physician and community builder in the District of Muskoka, ON. It is the intent of the Dean’s Solicitation Team, the founder of this bursary, to raise additional funds by hosting events honouring outstanding leaders in the healthcare field in Muskoka. The award recipient must be a resident of Ontario. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is from Huntsville, ON or from the District of Muskoka.

Dr. J.J. Sheahan and S.A. Townend Bursary
Evelyn Townend established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. In the case of students meeting an equal financial need, applicant preference will be given in the following descending order; a student who grew up in Northern Ontario, a student who grew up in rural Ontario, a student who grew up in rural Canada.

Roy and Irene Stewardson Bursary
Established in 2005 by the Estate of Myrtle Irene Stewardson. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Mrs. Ruby T. and Dr. Melville J. Swartz Memorial Bursary
Established in 2009 by Jill Swartz, Jo Swartz and Richard Silverman and, Mark, Helen, Sarah and Zachary Swartz in honor of their parents and grandparents. Dr. Mel Swartz was born in Fort William (Thunder Bay) and graduated from Queen’s University in Medicine in 1937. He interned in Vancouver, then worked in Alaska and northern BC. Volunteering with the British in the Second World War, Mel served with the Royal Army Medical Corps in India, Burma and the Pacific area. He returned to Canada after the war, and completed training as a Urologist at Queen’s. For 45 years, he practiced Urology in Winnipeg. Mel Swartz was dedicated to his work and to his patients who loved him. Ruby, his dear wife, was a poet in her own right and Mel’s moral compass, greatest love and kindred spirit. For sixty years, they delighted in theatre, ballet, symphony, and opera. When Mel retired, age 81, they donated the substantial collection of Inuit Art which had crowded every inch of his office walls to The Winnipeg Art Gallery. Ruby and Mel valued their family and friends, the arts, education, integrity, honesty and fun. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

City of Temiskaming Shores Bursary
Established in 2010 by the City of Temiskaming Shores. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be a Northern Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Mary Gelsomina (Jill) Trevisanutto Memorial Bursary
Established in 2006 by Norman Trevisanutto in memory of his mother. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Afrodite Tsianou Bursary
Established in 2005 by Dr. Catherine Mitchell in honour of Dr. Tsianou’s work as a dedicated physician in Northern Ontario. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University, who is an Ontario resident and who demonstrates financial need.

Dr. Paul & Victoria Watson Bursary
Established in 2006 by Dr. Paul & Victoria Watson. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Keith Wilkes Memorial Bursary
Established in 2005 by Dr. Stephen Arif and friends in honour of Dr. Wilkes, work as a dedicated rural physician who practised for thirty years in Terrace Bay, Ontario. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. Preference will be given to a student who is from a small Northern Ontario community of less than ten thousand people closest to Terrace Bay. The recipient must be resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Cass Family Indigenous Scholarship
Established in 2017 by the Cass Family to provide a scholarship to a first year Indigenous learner. The recipient will be the highest ranked self identified Indigenous learner who applied through the Indigenous stream at NOSM. Determination of ranking will be by the NOSM Admissions Committee and recommended by the Indigenous Admissions Sub-Committee as having a strong cultural connection.

Do Yoga – Inspire a Doctor! Bursary
Awarded to aid a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. Upon completion of the initial $10,000 endowment the interest earned will be awarded to a student of Aboriginal (First Nation, Inuit and Métis) descent. Once the endowment has reached $20,000, the interest earned will be awarded to an Aboriginal student and a second bursary with preference to an individual who has shown strong involvement with the Italian community. Once the endowment has reached $30,000 the interest earned will be awarded to an Aboriginal student, a 2nd bursary will be awarded with preference to an individual who has shown strong involvement with the Italian community and a 3rd award to a single parent.

Dojack Family Bursary
Established in 2010 by the Dojack Family. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be a Northwestern Ontario resident, of Indigenous descent and demonstrate financial need.

Bonnie Moore Bursary
Created in 2009 by Bonnie Moore. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The recipient must be of Aboriginal or Métis descent. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a student registered at NOSM West (Lakehead University). If a NOSM West student does not fit the above criteria the award may be granted to a student registered through NOSM East (Laurentian University).

Clint Peltier Memorial Bursary
Dr. Elizabeth A. Schneider established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University who is enrolled in year 1, 2, or 3 at the School of Medicine for the next year with successful completion of the current year. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be of Aboriginal, Métis or Inuit descent. The recipient must complete a 500-1000 word essay on a topic to be supplied each year.

Allan E. Salo Memorial Bursary
Established by the estate of Allan E. Salo who passed away February 2013. This bursary is awarded to aid a full-time student at NOSM University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a recipient who is of Indigenous descent. Value is variable. Application is required.

Charles and Helen Slattery Bursary
Established in 2005 by Helen Slattery. The Charles and Helen Slattery Bursary is awarded to a student of Indigenous origin enrolled in any year at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Jane Yesno Memorial Bursary
Established in 2008 by the family of Jane Yesno. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The student recipient will be of Indigenous descent. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Rotary Club of Sudbury Indigenous Learner Award
The Rotary Club of Sudbury established this award to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must self-identify as Indigenous.

Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie Bursary
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. The recipient will also be selected on the following criteria, in descending order of importance; a female first nations student as defined by NOSM University, a female student.

Union Gas Aboriginal Bursary
Union Gas Transmission – Canada established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need and must be of Indigenous descent.

Vale Canada Limited Bursary
CVRD Inco Limited established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and self-identify as Indigenous. Preference will be given to learners from the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation, Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, Wahnapitae First Nation and the Métis Nation of Ontario.

Wasaya Airways LP Bursary
Established in 2009 by Wasaya Airways LP. Awarded to a student in any year at NOSM University. The recipient must be of Indigenous descent. The student recipient will be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Bourse l’Alliance des caisses populaires de l’Ontario limitée
L’Alliance des caisses populaires de l’Ontario limitée established this bursary to benefit a full time francophone student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Jean Anawati Bursary
Dr. J. Anawati established this award to benefit a full time student at NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community and financial need is not a requirement. The recipient will be selected by the following criteria in descending order: the recipients must be from the geographic area of West Nipissing; the recipients must be a Francophone from the geographic area of Nipissing; the recipients must be a Francophone.

Blayney-Helly Family Bursary
Dr. Marc Blayney and Maria Helly established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a francophone or bilingual student as defined by NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Bourse Michel et Ginette Bonin
Michel and Ginette Bonin established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a Francophone student as defined by NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Caisses populaires de l’Ontario de la région de Sudbury et du Nord Bursary
Natalie Corsi from the Caisses populaires de l’Ontario established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Bourse des Chevaliers de colomb Conseil St-Jacques #500
The Knights of Columbus established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a francophone student. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need with preference being given to students from the City of Greater Sudbury.

Martha Dejeet Memorial Bursary
Established in 2010 by David and Teresa Marsh to honour the memory of David’s grandmother, Martha Dejeet. Awarded to a Francophone student in any year at NOSM University.  The student recipient will be a resident of a northern, rural or remote community and must demonstrate financial need.

Groupe Dentaire Sudbury Dental Group Bursary
Groupe Dentaire Sudbury Dental Group established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be Francophone student. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community as defined by the Ministry of Health for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Bernard Lynch Memorial Bursary
Established by Mrs. Jacqueline Lynch and it is awarded to aid a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a bilingual student as defined by NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.

Bourse francophone Maureen Lacroix
The Groupe témoin francophone established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote Ontario community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be a Francophone student as defined by NOSM University.

Bourse Richelieu
The Clubs Richelieu de la région du Moyen Nord established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a Francophone student as defined by NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be a resident of Northern Ontario as defined by the Ministry of Health, for a minimum of 5 years.

Bourse Soeurs de la Charité d’Ottawa
Créée par Sœurs de la Charité d’Ottawa , cette bourse, d’un montant variable, est accordée à un membre du corps étudiant de l’École de médecine du Nord-Ontario. Il faut être inscrit à plein temps, peu importe l’année, à l’École de médecine du Nord-Ontario et présenter une demande.
Established by Soeurs de la Charité d’Ottawa, and it is awarded to aid a student of NOSM University. Value is variable. Application is required.

Municipalite de Val Rita-Harty Municipality Bursary
Established by the Municipality of Val Rita-Harty, is awarded to aid a full time student in their fourth year of studies at NOSM University. The recipient must be a francophone or bilingual student as defined by NOSM University. The recipient must have indicated that they plan to practice in a Northeastern Ontario community including, but no further south than Timmins. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Mary Rose Regina Bernardi Bursary
Established by the estate of Mary Rose Regina Bernardi, is awarded to aid a full-time student of NOSM University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a female recipient. Value is variable. Application is required.

Bourse des Filles de la Sagesse du Canada
Les Filles de la Sagesse du Canada established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a francophone woman. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural, or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.

Catherine and Dr. Mark Mensour Bursary
In honour of our parents Sam and Camillia Mensour and Stephen and Ann-Marie Mensour. Catherine and Dr. Mark Mensour established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a student from Northern Ontario who identifies as female.

Waters Women’s Institute Bursary
The Waters Women’s Institute established this bursary to benefit a full time student of NOSM University. The recipient must be a resident of a Northern, rural or remote community for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrate financial need.