Financial Assistance (Awards and Bursaries)
NOSM University is fortunate to have so many dedicated individuals and organizations that have made generous donations towards various awards and bursaries. These funds help ease the financial burden of residents and, in turn, help improve the health of the people of Northern Ontario by allowing residents to focus more on becoming a great medical practitioner.
How to Apply
Award Application Form 2025-2026 [Link live on Nov 1, 2025]
Residents applying for an award should complete the Awards Application Form by the closing date.
Application Opening Date: November 1, 2025
Application Closing Date: December 7 , 2025
Application Review Period: December 8 to December 19, 2025
Announcements: January 20, 2025
Awards Available in 2025-26 Application Cycle
Kenora Weyerhaeuser Timber Stand Plant Award – One (1) award
Manitoulin Transport PG Award(s) – Two (2) awards
- Awarded to two Family Medicine PGY1 Residents entering the Family Medicine – Rural Stream
- The Award Recipient agrees to complete their Residency in Family Medicine on Manitoulin Island
- Preference will be given to learners who completed their undergraduate medical degree at the NOSM University.
Tina Sartoretto Memorial Post Graduate Award – One (1) award
- To support a NOSMU Family Medicine learner that agrees to complete their (PGY1) residency in Family Medicine (Rural Stream) in the Temiskaming Shores region (hospital or health centre).
- To support NOSM University and for that purpose, preference will be given to learners who completed their undergraduate medical degree at the NOSM University.
Tenaris Global Services (Canada) Inc. – One (1) award each for PGY1 and PGY2
- PGY1 or PGY2 resident matched to Family Medicine in Sault Ste. Marie.
Douglas Lion Family Medicine Memorial Bursary – One (1) award
- PGY1 or PGY2 resident matched to Family Medicine in northern and rural areas.
