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Ontario Veterinary College Internal Awards

    All ACCESS AWARDS are subject to specific terms and conditions as set out by the Ontario government's OSOTF program.  For the terms and conditions of these awards, please follow the ACCESS AWARD link that follows the award description.
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     Students registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in the Ontario Veterinary College should check with the OVC awards committee late in the fall semester regarding application forms and deadlines for the following annual awards. Unless otherwise indicated, apply to the OVC awards committee.

Tippy Atkins Scholarship (OVC)
A scholarship of approximately $600 is presented to a graduate student pursuing research in canine studies and who is enrolled in the Ontario Veterinary College.

Kon-Tiki Atkins Scholarship
This award was established in 1996 by Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Atkins, in memory of their dog, Kon-Tiki, their faithful companion for many years. Students registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies pursuing research in the canine area in a department of the Ontario Veterinary college are eligible to apply for this award. Application should be made to the OVC Awards Committee before January 31. Selection will be made by the OVC Awards Committee based on recommendation of the principle advisor.

Ayerst, McKenna and Harrison Scholarship (OVC)
Ayerst, McKenna and Harrison Ltd. has established a scholarship of $750 for a graduate student pursuing a program in an area pertinent to the practice of veterinary medicine in Canada and who is enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College.

Biomedical Sciences Graduate Scholarship (Biomedical Sciences)
Gifts from faculty and graduate students provide a scholarship for an outstanding student recommended by the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Applicants must have completed two semesters in residence, of which one has been spent participating in research. They must have completed two graduate courses and shown skill in the communication of science.

Bio-Research Laboratories Scholarship (Pathology)
Bio-Research Laboratories donates a scholarship of $6,000 for veterinarians registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in the Department of Pathology. Applicants must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in a province of Canada. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance and assessed research potential.

Dr. Gerbrand Wietse Bredero Memorial Scholarship (OVC)
This scholarship of approximately $500 was established in fond memory of Dr. Gerbrand Wietse Bredero, OVC '83, by his family, friends and colleagues. It is presented to a graduate student who has demonstrated achievement in research or clinical investigation by writing a paper of scientific merit that has been accepted for publication in a refereed journal. Preference will be given to students whose research has used alternatives to animal experimentation.

Dr. Casey Buizert Memorial Award (OVC)
Family, friends and classmates (OVC' 81) have endowed an award which yields approximately $500 for graduate students pursuing research in large animals and who are enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance and demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to a student enrolled in a postgraduate diploma program.

Caledon Kennel Association Graduate Scholarship (OVC)
The Caledon Kennel Association has donated an $800 scholarship for a student registered in the faculty of Graduate Studies, enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College and pursuing studies on companion animals. Preference will be given to students in the field of ophthalmology, but if no suitable ophthalmology candidate is identifed, preference will then be given to other companion animal graduate students studying in the areas of cardiology, theriogenology, or endocrinology. Selection will be based on academic performance (research project description, supporting letter from advisor and academic record to date). No application necessary.

Col. K.L. Campbell Graduate Research Travel Grant in Equine Studies (OVC)
A bequest from the late Col. K.L. Campbell, esteemed gentleman and admirer of animals, together with memorial donations from family, friends and colleagues, has endowed an award of approximately $1,000 for students registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in a department in the Ontario Veterinary College. The award is intended to support a travel visit related to the student's research project. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance.

Canadian Parrot Symposium Prize in Avian Studies
The Canadian Parrot Symposium has endowed and annual $250 prize for, in the first instance, a veterinarian registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in a department in the Ontario Veterinary College. When there is no suitable candidate at the graduate level, the award will be offered, in the second instance, to a graduating DVM student. If there is no suitable graduating candidate, the award will be offered in the third instance, in the fall semester of that year as an undergraduate in- course award. In all cases, the recipient will have been pursuing studies dealing with companion birds and have an interest in avian welfare and the human/companion bird relationship. Selection will be on the basis of academic achievement and dedication to the discipline.

The Allan and Jean Cawley Bursaries
To assist DVM students and graduate students in the Ontario Veterinary College with demonstrated financial need, Allan and Jean Cawley, with the aid of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, provide three $500 bursaries to students. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Needs Assessment Form by January 10. ACCESS AWARD.

Ethyl Rose Charney Scholarship in Human/Animal Bod
This $13,000 award was established by the estate of Ethyl Rose Charney Makuch through the OVC Pet Trust Fund. Students registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in a department in the Ontario Veterinary College, pursuing research in the human/animal bond, or other research in companion animal welfare, and/or diseases affecting companion animals are eligible. In the first instance, the scholarship will be offered as an entrance award. If no suitable entering student is identified, it will be offered to in-course students; the award may be held up to two times by masters students and up to three times by doctoral students. If there is no suitable student recipient, the award may be used to support a postdoctoral fellow in one of the eligible research areas.

Blythe James Chase Scholarship (OVC)
This scholarship of approximately $10,000 is available for a graduate student enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College. The student's research must be concerned with the well-being of animals and may include research on animal behaviour, human/animal bonding and the care and management of farm and companion animals.

Lena Cooke Award (OVC)
In memory of Lena Cooke, the Cooke family has established an award of $400 for students registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies who are pursuing an MSc in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic standing at admission and demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to residents of Ontario.

Gladys (Billie) Davidson Graduate Entrance Scholarship (OVC)
Gladys M. Davidson, with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, provides these two $5,000 scholarships for entering students registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College and intending to pursue studies in companion animals. Preference will be given to students in the field of ophthalmology but, if no suitable candidate is identified, another qualified candidate intending to pursue studies in another area related to companion animals will be considered. Selection will be based on academic performance (proposed research project description, supporting letter from advisor and academic record to date). Apply by letter to Student Financial Services with a completed Needs Assessment Form by January 10.ACCESS AWARD.

Don Davis Memorial Scholarship (Clinical Studies)
A scholarship of $900 has been established in memory of Dr. Don Davis, OVC '48, for a graduate student engaged in equine research who is enrolled in the Department of Clinical Studies at the Ontario Veterinary College.

Dean's ACCESS Bursaries To assist undergraduate DVM students and graduate students in the Ontario Veterinary College who need financial support, alumni and friends of OVC have provided funds that, with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, provide bursaries ranging from $500 to $2000 per year to in-course students. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Needs Assessment Form by January 10. ACCESS AWARD.

Tamara Denberg Memorial Scholarship (OVC)
This scholarship of approximately $300 is awarded in memory of Tamara D. Denberg, for a graduate student enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College. Preference will be given to a student pursuing studies in oncology or clinical haematology.

Sharon Dunsmore Scholarship in Feline Studies (OVC)
Sharon Dunsmore was an active and committed animal lover, who gave of her time and resources to support animal welfare. This $1500 scholarship is given in her memory. The award is presented annually to a graduate student in the Ontario Veterinary College who is pursuing studies related to feline health and disease. Recipients are selected based on academic and research performance to date. Applicants must submit a research project description, transcript, reference letter from advisor and publication record to the OVC Awards Committee by January 15.

Gallant Custom Laboratories Anniversary Scholarship (OVC)
In honour of their fifth anniversary in business, celebrated in 2000, Gallant Custom Laboratories of Cambridge has established this $2500 award. The scholarship is awarded to a student registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College, who is pursuing studies in host-agent interactions, immunology, or natural immune systems. Preference is given to students focusing their research on poultry or swine. The recipient is selected based on academic performance and financial need. Applicants must submit a research project description, transcript, reference letter from advisor, publication record and a completed Needs Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by January 10.

The Lady Glencora Bursaries (OVC)
The Rathlyn Foundation, with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, has established the Lady Glencora bursaries of up to $5000 each. These awards are available to undergraduate students in the DVM program, students registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College, and undergraduate students in the honours BSc (Bio-Med) program who have demonstrated financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Needs Assessment Form by October 15. ACCESS AWARD.

Betty Goldhart Scholarship (OVC)
A scholarship of approximately $400 has been established from funds provided by the estate of Betty Goldhart for a graduate student enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College. Preference will be given to a student pursuing studies in health-related genetics.

Betty Goldhart Scholarship (Biomedical Sciences)
An amount of approximately $400 is provided from the estate of Betty Goldhart for one or more awards for graduate students pursuing studies in health related genetics who are enrolled in the Department of Biomedical Sciences.

Jean S. Goudy Memorial Graduate Scholarship (OVC)
The estate of Jean S. Goudy, with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, has established these graduate scholarships for students entering a graduate program in OVC in the field of companion animal studies. Selection will be based on academic performance (proposed research project description, supporting letter from advisor, academic record to date) and financial need. Apply by letter to Student Financial Services with a completed Needs Assessment Form by January 10.ACCESS AWARD.

Dr. Errol Hancock Scholarship (OVC)
A scholarship of approximately $700 has been established for a veterinarian who is pursuing research in food animal medicine or veterinary public health and who is registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College. Preference will be given to a veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine in a province of Canada.

Dr. Wilson Henderson Memorial Scholarship (OVC)
The estate of Dr. Wilson Henderson (OVC’47) supported by the Ontario government’s OSOTF program has established two $7500 scholarships. They are awarded annually to graduate students who have demonstrated financial need and who are studying in the Ontario Veterinary College preferably in the field of avian pathology. If there are no suitable recipients is this area, students in any branch of veterinary medicine will be considered. The selection will be based on financial need and research potential. Apply to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, OVC by January 31, submitting a one-page research description, a letter of reference from the principle advisor and a completed Needs Assessment Form. ACCESS AWARD.

Elizabeth Holdsworth Scholarship (OVC)
The estate of Elizabeth Holsworthy has established a scholarship of approximately $900 for a graduate student in OVC whose research is related to the maintenance of health in small animals.

Dennis Howell Memorial Scholarship (OVC)
In memory of Dr. Dennis Howell, a former associate dean and dean of the Ontario Veterinary College and a faculty member from 1967 to 1985, friends in international business and the veterinary profession, and colleagues in the academic community, have established a scholarship for a veterinarian registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College. This scholarship of approximately $500 is intended to support study or research at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia.

D.G. Ingram Graduate Research Travel Grant (OVC)
The D.G. Ingram Graduate Travel Scholarship (approximately $400) is available to graduate students pursuing research in immunology who are enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College.

D.G. Ingram Memorial Scholarship (OVC)
A scholarship of approximately $800 is available for a graduate student pursuing research in immunology and who is enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College.

Marie Leona (Nancy) Johnston Memorial Buraries (OVC)
The estate of Marie Leona (Nancy) Johnston provides these two $1200 bursaries for full-time students with satisfactory academic standing who are registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College. Selection is based on greatest financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Needs Assessment Form by October 15.

The Kerstay Scholarship (OVC)
The Rathlyn Foundation provides this annual scholarship of $8000 to an entering or continuing student with demonstrated financial need who is registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College and pursues research in companion animals. Preference will be given to students in the field of ophthalmology but, if no suitable ophthalmology candidate is identified, preference will then be given to students in neurology. Selection will be based on academic performance and financial need. The scholarship may be held for up to three years provided that academic performance is satisfactory, as recommended by the Graduate Studies and Research Committee, and financial need is demonstrated. Apply by letter with a completed Needs Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1 in the year when there is a competition.

Korean-Canadian Dr. F. Schofield Memorial Scholarship (Pathobiology)
This $2000 award was established by the Dr. Schofield Memorial Foundation of Korean-Canadian, in partnership with the Korean-Canadian Scholarship Foundation. The scholarship honours Dr. Frank Schofield’s active role in the Korean independence movement, as well as his academic and medical contributions in the early 20th century. It is awarded annually to a student registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies who is enrolled in the department of Pathobiology at the Ontario Veterinary College. The recipient must demonstrate scholarship and must have contributed to the academic life of the department and College, in the tradition of Dr. Schofield. He or she will also be recognized at the Korean-Canadian Scholarship Foundation dinner in Toronto in March. Apply to the OVC Awards Committee with an academic curriculum vitae and transcript by January 15.

Laforet Research Assistantship (OVC)
An assistantship with a maximum value of approximately $12,800 has been established from the estate of Alma and Raymond Laforet for a student enrolled in a graduate program in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College. The assistantship is awarded on the basis of academic performance, three letters of reference and demonstrated financial need. It is awarded yearly on a competitive basis.

Col. Benjamin F. Leach Scholarship (OVC)
Mrs. Charlotte Leach-Barry of St. Albans, Vermont, has established this scholarship in memory of her brother who graduated from OVC in 1935. This award recognizes the appreciation of Dr. Leach's family for the education he received at the OVC and his lifelong commitment to the safety of the food chain, expressed through his work with U.S. regulatory bodies while serving with the U.S. Army and Airforce. The recipient will be a graduate student conducting research in a public health area, such as the production of safe foods from animals.

Joy Lindvik Memorial Scholarship (OVC)
A scholarship of approximately $700 is awarded to a graduate student engaged in equine research who is enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College. Preference will be given to students carrying out research in the areas of exercise physiology, training, performance assessment, or health management.

Donald R. MacDonald Memorial Book Prize (Population Medicine)
The family of Dr. Donald R. MacDonald, OVC '42, donates a monetary book prize of approximately $500 for a graduate student conducting research in veterinary public health and who is enrolled in the Department of Population Medicine.

Malcolm Scholarship (OVC)
The estate of Mary Doris Malcolm has established a scholarship of approximately $800 for a graduate student who is pursuing studies in equine health and disease and who is enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College.

Margaret A.B. Maxwell Memorial Scholarship (OVC)
The estate of Dr. Margaret A.B. Maxwell has established a scholarship of approximately $9,000 to honour her commitment to the protection of wildlife. The recipient will be a veterinarian pursuing research related to the diseases of wildlife or the care, well-being and preservation of wild species, and who is registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College. In the case of equally qualified applicants, the award will be divided.

Dr. J.F. McCorquodale Scholarship (OVC)
The Quinte District Veterinary Association provides a scholarship of $200 to a veterinarian pursuing studies in veterinary public health and/or regulatory veterinary medicine and who is registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College.

Dr. R.A. McIntosh Graduate Award (OVC)
The class of OVC' 45, on the occasion of the 50th reunion, established this award in honour of their former teacher, whose career at OVC spanned the period 1919 - 1951. Dr. McIntosh taught diseases of cattle, obstetrics, pharmacy, therapeutics, and diseases of ruminants and swine. He was an outstanding teacher and an inspiration to all. It is available to OVC graduate students working in large-animal research. Preference will be given to research on cattle diseases.

Merck-Agvet Scholarship (OVC)
A scholarship of $500 is given to a graduate student enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College. Preference will be given to a student pursuing studies in parasitology.

Margaret Emma (Peggy) and Donald Alan Melton Bursaries (OVC)
Donald Alan Melton, with the aid of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, as a memorial to his beloved wife, Peggy, and in recognition of her lifelong devotion to animals and concern for their welfare, provides these $1000 bursaries. The awards are available to full-time undergraduate students in the DVM program and to graduate students registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College. Eligible undergraduate students must have completed two semesters of their program with satisfactory academic performance. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Needs Assessment Form by January 10. ACCESS AWARD.

Natasha Scholarship (Clinical Studies)
The Natasha Fund provides this annual scholarship of $25,000 to an entering student who is registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in the department of Clinical Studies and intending to pursue studies in companion animals. Preference will be given to students in the field of critical care but, if no suitable candidate is identified, the award may be given to another qualified student in small animal medicine. Selection will be based on academic performance. The scholarship may be held for up to three years provided that academic performance is satisfactory. No application is necessary.

Dr. Francis H.S. Newbould Scholarship (OVC)
To honour the memory of Prof. Frank Newbould, a much respected faculty member in the Ontario Veterinary College (1956-1977), his family, with the aid of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, has created this $1000 award which is presented to a graduate student in the Ontario Veterinary College who is working in the field of mastitis research, in the first instance or, in the second instance, in the broader area of microbiology. Apply by letter to the OVC Assistant Dean for Student Affairs including a description of the research project, a letter from the principal advisor stating academic and research performance to date, a transcript and a completed Needs Assessment Form by January 31. ACCESS AWARD.

Novartis Graduate Scholarship in Parasitology (OVC)
Novartis Animal Health Canada Inc., with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program provides this $1500 scholarship to a graduate student in the Ontario Veterinary College studying in the field of parasitology. Apply by letter to the OVC Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and include a description of the research project, a letter from the principal advisor that states academic and research performance to date, a transcript and a completed Needs Assessment Form by January 31. ACCESS AWARD.

Novartis Graduate Scholarship in Cardiology (OVC)
Novartis Animal Health Canada Inc., with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, provides this $1500 scholarship to a graduate student in the Ontario Veterinary College studying in the field of cardiology. Apply by letter to the OVC Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and include a description of the research project, a letter from the principal advisor that states academic and research performance to date, a transcript and a completed Needs Assessment Form by January 31. ACCESS AWARD.

OVC Graduate Student Recognition Awards (OVC)
A framed certificate and/or a monetary award will be presented by the OVC Graduate Student Association and the Ontario Veterinary College Awards Committee to a graduate student in each department who has made a significant contribution to graduate student and community life. The recipient will be selected by a department-wide vote of registered graduate students. No application required.

OVC'49 and Dr. Ray Cormack Graduate Entrance Scholarship (OVC)
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of their graduation from the College, the Class of OVC'49 and Dr. Ray Cormack (OVC'49) have established this graduate entrance scholarship for veterinarians entering a graduate program in OVC. Apply by letter to Student Financial Services including a description of the research project, a letter from the principal advisor, a transcript and a completed Needs Assessment Form by October 1.

OVC'57 Graduate Scholarship (OVC)
In honour of the 40th anniversary of their graduation from the College, the class of OVC’57, with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, provides this annual $1250 scholarship to a veterinarian who is an entering or continuing student with demonstrated financial need. The recipient must be registered, or intending to register, in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and enrolled, or intending to enrol, in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College. Selection will be based on academic performance and financial need. Apply by letter with a completed Needs Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by January 10. ACCESS AWARD.

Ontario Veterinary College Alumni Association Scholarship (Clinical Studies, OVC)
The Ontario Veterinary College Alumni Association provides two scholarships of $2,000 each to graduate students enrolled in departments of the Ontario Veterinary College. One scholarship will be given to a student in the Department of Clinical Studies, and the second to a student in one of the other departments.

Pathobiology Award for Graduate Student Excellence
Faculty, staff and colleagues in the Department of Pathobiology donate an award of approximately $500 for students registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in the department. Eligible students may be nominated by any department faculty member or graduate student and will be selected on the basis of academic performance and contributions to the intellectual life of the department. One or more awards may be available annually. No application required.

Research Travel Grants (OVC)
Ayerst Laboratories has established the Milton Travel Research Grants in honour of Fred Milton, a long-time employee and a friend to veterinarians. This scholarship of approximately $200 is a travel award for academic purposes for a veterinarian registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College.

Harry and Lorna Robbins Memorial Scholarship (Clinical Studies)
Income of approximately $4,000 will be used to provide an award for one or more students registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and pursuing research in small-animal medicine or surgery in the Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College.

Peter and Christina Robertson Memorial Award (OVC)
The family of Peter and Christina Robertson, whose lives were dedicated to the preservation of wild animals and their environment, have established an annual memorial award. Students registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College who are pursuing research related to diseases of wildlife, their health and welfare and/or their environment, are eligible to apply. The recipient(s) will be selected on the basis of academic performance, dedication to the discipline and demonstrated need for financial assistance. The recipient must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Canada.

Rogar/STB Scholarship (OVC)
This scholarship of $500 is offered by Rogar/STB Incorporated for a graduate in veterinary medicine currently enrolled as a graduate student in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College.

Soren Rosendal Memorial Research Prize (Pathobiology)
To honour the memory of Dr. Soren Rosendal, a highly respected researcher and teacher at the Ontario Veterinary College, a prize of $500 is awarded to a graduate student in the Department of Pathobiology who has made an outstanding contribution to new knowledge in the course of her/his research. Nominations may be made by any graduate student or faculty member in the department and should be accompanied by a brief statement of one page or less describing the research contribution made by the student. An award need not be made every year.

Roland A. W. Scott Memorial Scholarship (OVC)
The class of OVC '85, OVC graduate students and family and friends of Dr. Roland A. W. Scott, OVC '85, have donated a scholarship of approximately $350 in his memory. This scholarship is for graduate students enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College who are engaged in work related to laboratory or zoo animals.

Secord-Currey Scholarship (OVC)
Dr. A. Secord and Dr. R. Currey, OVC '29, small animal practitioners with an interest in animal behaviour and the relationships between humans and companion animals, have endowed a scholarship yielding approximately $1,000 per year for a student pursuing research on the human/animal bond, or the behaviour of companion animals who is registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in a department at the Ontario Veterinary College.

Secord-Currey Scholarship in the Companion-Animal Bond (OVC)
Dr. Alan Secord (OVC'29) and Dr. Raymond Currey (OVC'29), small animal practitioners with an interest in animal behaviour and relationships between humans and companion animals, have endowed this annual scholarship of $29,000 for an entering student registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College and intending to pursue studies related to the human-companion animal bond. Selection will be based on academic performance (proposed research project description, supporting letter from advisor, academic record to date). Financial need will be considered. The scholarship may be held for up to four years provided that academic performance is satisfactory. Preference will be given to doctoral students and to those holding the DVM degree. No application is necessary.

Dr. J. Sherman Memorial Research Travel Grant (Pathobiology)
An award of approximately $150 is available to support travel for a graduate student enrolled in the Department of Pathobiology.

Small Animal Graduate Research Scholarship (OVC)
A scholarship of approximately $1,200 is awarded to a graduate student who is engaged in canine or feline research and is enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College.

Tasha Scholarship (OVC)
The Rathlyn Foundation provides this annual scholarship of $22,000 to an entering student who is registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, enrolled in the DVSc program of a department of the Ontario Veterinary College and pursuing studies in avian, wild birds, or exotic species. Preference will be given to students who are working in the avian, wild birds, or exotic species areas but, if no candidate who meets the eligibility and selection criteria in this area is identified, the award may be given to another DVSc student in the small animal area. If there is no suitable DVSc candidate, the award may be given to a qualified PhD student carrying out biomedical research in the avian, wild birds, or exotic species areas in any other OVC department. Selection will be based on academic performance. The scholarship may be held for up to three years provided that academic performance is satisfactory. Apply by letter, to the Chair, OVC Awards Committee, including three letters of recommendation, a resume and a transcript, by July 31.

Waltham Scholarship (OVC)
This scholarship of $2,000 is for a graduate student pursuing research related to the behaviour of companion animals, or the human/animal bond, and who is enrolled in a department of the Ontario Veterinary College.

         



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