Scholarships & Bursaries for Indigenous students

Award Name	Approximate Amount	Criteria	Application Information
Dr. Robert William Hudson Memorial Award	$1000	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 Health or Finance and Awards
Roman Paduch Scholarship	$5,000- $10,000	Indigenous ancestry Financial need Demonstrated contribution, commitment, and interest in the Indigenous community	Application will be sent to ISAP applicants during the application process. Questions can be directed to the Office of Indigenous Health or Finance and awards
Indspire Scholarship- Health Careers	$12,000	Indigenous ancestry Studies in health care careers Financial need Multiple application deadlines	For more information, visit the indspire website
Gladys Watson Indigenous Education Award	$1000-$3000	Indigenous ancestry Financial need Enrolled in master’s, doctoral level, or second-entry professional program	For more information, visit the U of T Awards & Scholarships website
City of Toronto Scholarships for Indigenous Students Studying in Health Professions	varies	Indigenous ancestry Student in any of the health professional program Academic merit Demonstrated community leadership skills	For more information, visit the U of T Awards & Scholarships website
Edward and Dorothy Dawson Award for Indigenous Students	varies	Indigenous ancestry Financial need Enrolled in science related discipline	For more information, visit the U of T Awards & Scholarships website
Metis Nation of Ontario Bursary	varies	Metis students Financial need	For more information, visit the U of T Awards & Scholarships webpage
Dr. Lillian McGregor Indigenous Award of Excellence	varies	Indigenous ancestry Financial need Contribution to the Indigenous community through volunteerism and involvement with First Nations House and/or the Indigenous Students' Association	For more information, visit the U of T Awards & Scholarships webpage
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Indigenous Medical Student Scholarship	$5000	Indigenous ancestry Academic merit Interest in or commitment to a career in family medicine	For more information, visit the CFPC website
Anishnawbe Health Toronto (AHT): Dr. Tomer Levey Memorial Bursary	varies	Indigenous ancestry Studying medicine	For more information visit Anishnawbe Health Toronto’s website
Rundle-Lister MD Indigenous Student Award	$5000	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 Health or Finance and awards
Nathan Banerji-Kearney Memorial Award for Indigenous Students	$1000	Self-identified Indigenous Ancestry 4th year graduating student demonstrated excellence in working directly with Indigenous communities.	Information and instructions regarding the completion and submission of this online application will be emailed to all MD students in March. Questions can be directed to the Office of Indigenous Health or Finance and awards
Nathan Banerji-Kearney Award for Indigenous Students	$1000	Self-identified Indigenous Ancestry financial need	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 Health or Finance and awards
Dr. James Cullen Award for Indigenous Medical Students	$2000	Self-identified Indigenous Ancestry financial need	Awarded to Indigenous Students entering their first year of the Medical school. Application not required. Selected recipients will be notified with their admission offer.
Janssen Award for Equity and Inclusion in Medicine.	$1,500	Self-identified Indigenous or Black Ancestry Academic Excellence Community Leadership	Awarded to Indigenous Students entering their first year of the Medical school. Application not required. Selected recipients will be notified with their admission offer.
Laufleur Award for Indigenous Medical Students	$4,000	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 Health or Finance and awards
MacArthur Family Bursary	$900	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 Health or Finance and awards
Dr. Doreen Yee Award	$2,000	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 Health or Finance and awards