Scholarships & Bursaries for Indigenous students

Dr. Robert William Hudson Memorial Award

• Demonstrated interest in endocrinology

• Preference given to Black or Indigenous students

• Financial need

Information and instructions regarding the completion and submission of this online application will be emailed to all MD students in January. Questions can be directed to The Office of Indigenous Medical Education or Finance and awards

Roman Paduch Scholarship

• Aboriginal ancestry

• Financial need

• Demonstrated contribution, commitment, and interest in the native community

Application will be sent to ISAP applicants during the application process.
Questions can be directed to The Office of Indigenous Medical Education or Finance and awards

Murray Yolles Admission Scholarship for Aboriginal Students

• Aboriginal ancestry

• Demonstrated qualities of leadership and involvement with the native community

Application will be sent to ISAP applicants during the application process.
Questions can be directed to The Office of Indigenous Medical Eduction or Finance and awards

Indspire Scholarship- Health Careers

• Aboriginal ancestry

• Studies in health care careers

• Financial need

• Multiple application deadlines

For more information, visit the indspire website

Gladys Watson Aboriginal Education Award

• Aboriginal ancestry

• Financial need

• Enrolled in master’s, doctoral level, or second-entry professional programs

• Application deadline October 1

For more information, visit the U of T Admissions website

City of Toronto Scholarships for Aboriginal Students Studying in Health Professions

• Aboriginal ancestry

• Student in any of the health professional program

• Academic merit

• Demonstrated community leadership skills

• Application deadline October 31

For more information, visit the U of T Admissions website

Edward and Dorothy Dawson Award for Aboriginal Students

• Aboriginal ancestry

• Financial need

• Enrolled in science related discipline

• Application deadline November 30

For more information, visit the U of T Admissions website

Metis Nation of Ontario Bursary

• Metis students

• Financial need

• Application deadline November 30

For more information, visit the U of T Admissions website

Dr. Lillian McGregor Aboriginal Award of Excellence

• Aboriginal ancestry

• Financial need

• Contribution to the Native community through volunteerism and involvement with First Nations House and/or the Native Students' Association

• Application deadline February 1

For more information, visit the U of T Admissions website

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Indigenous Medical Student Scholarship

• Aboriginal ancestry

• Academic merit

• Interest in or commitment to a career in family medicine

• Application deadline April 15

For more information, visit the

CFPC website

The President's Award for the Outstanding Native Student of the Year:

• Aboriginal ancestry

• High academic standing

• Previous and/or intended contribution to the Aboriginal community

• Application deadline May 31

For more information, visit the U of T Admissions website

Anishnawbe Health Toronto (AHT): Dr. Tomer Levey Memorial Bursary

• Aboriginal ancestry

• Studying medicine

• Application deadline May 31

For more information visit  Anishnawbe Health Toronto’s website

Rundle-Lister MD Indigenous Student Award

• Indigenous Ancestry

• Financial need

• Enrolled in the MD program 

Information and instructions regarding the completion and submission of this online application will be emailed to all MD students in August. Questions can be directed to The Office of Indigenous Medical Education or Finance and awards

• Self-identified Indigenous Ancestry

• 4th year graduating student

• demonstrated excellence in working directly with Indigenous communities.

• Self-identified Indigenous Ancestry

• financial need