IX--Scholarships and Other Awards
Jennifer Margaret Francis Memorial Award |
This award is normally made once every four years and may be held by the student throughout the DVM program providing both financial need continues and academic performance is maintained. The award is payable over 4 years to a student from the Ottawa-Carleton region entering semester 1 of the DVM program in 1994. |
Qualifications: Student from the Ottawa-Carleton region entering semester 1 of the DVM program with financial need and adequate academic performance. |
Amount: $6,000 every four years. |
Semester: 1 |
Grey County Cattlemen's Association Entrance Award |
The Grey County Cattlemen's Association has donated an entrance scholarship to a student from Grey County entering semester 1 of the DVM program. |
Qualifications: Student from Grey County entering semester 1 of the DVM program with the highest average in the courses attempted after admission to the Pre-veterinary Year. |
Amount: $100 |
Semester: 1 |
Elaine Harris Memorial Scholarship |
Family and friends of Elaine Harris, who in her short lifetime demonstrated exemplary care and love for all animals, have established a memorial scholarship. |
Qualifications: Student entering semester 1 of the DVM program. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance. Preference will be given to the student who has graduated from a program in Animal Health and/or Veterinary Technology. |
Amount: $500 |
Semester: 1 |
Elaine Laurin Scholarships |
Mrs. Elaine Laurin, because of her compassion for animals, her long standing interest in veterinary medicine and her desire to help talented, but financially constrained, veterinary students, has generously established three continuing awards for students who have been admitted to the Pre-veterinary year and who continue through to completion of the four-year DVM program. The recipients chosen in 1995 will continue to receive the awards each year through to completion of the DVM program, provided they have achieved, on entry to DVM years 1, 2, 3 and 4 averages of at least 80% and demonstrate continued need of substantial financial assistance. |
Qualifications: Academic performance and demonstrated financial need. |
Amount: Three continuing awards of $5,000 per annum for students who have been admitted to the Pre-veterinary year and who continue through to completion of the 4-year DVM program. |
Semester: 1 |
Quinte District Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship |
Award provided by the Quinte District Veterinary Association. |
Qualifications: Student entering semester 1 of the DVM program with the highest average in the Pre-veterinary year who is a resident of Lennox and Addington, Prince Edward, Hastings or Northumberland Counties. |
Amount: $100 |
Semester: 1 |
Peter Rich Bursaries |
Established by the Jean Rich Foundation, this award is paid out over five years. |
Qualifications: Student entering the Pre-veterinary year with demonstrated need of financial assistance. |
Amount: Five awards of $25,000 over 5 years |
Semester: 1 |
AAEP Frank J. Milne Memorial Award |
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) donates this award in memory of Dr. Frank J. Milne, an OVC faculty member from 1953-1984. Dr. Milne was President of the AAEP in 1971, and a long-time member of the AAEP Executive. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 6 of the DVM program with the highest grade in course 93-445 Equine Medicine and Surgery. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: Annual award of $500 |
American Animal Hospital Association Prize |
Presented by the American Animal Hospital Association. |
Qualifications: Student completing semester 8 of the DVM program with the highest clinical proficiency in small animal medicine and surgery. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: $250, one year's free membership to the Association, a plaque and a commendation, announced in the AAHA journal. |
Auxiliary to Ontario Veterinarians Award |
Endowed by the Auxiliary to Ontario Veterinarians, supporting the profession from 1946 to 1990. |
Qualifications: Undergraduate Veterinary student who has completed semester 4 and who has demonstrated the greatest improvement in academic performance between years 1 and 2 of the DVM program |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: $200 |
Auxiliary to Ontario Veterinarians Bursary |
Endowed by the Auxiliary to Ontario Veterinarians, supporting the profession from 1946 to 1990. Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC. |
Qualifications: Undergraduate veterinary students who have a record of satisfactory academic performance and who have demonstrated need of financial assistance. |
Semester: All |
Ayerst Case Report Awards |
Qualifications: Students who have completed semester 8 of the DVM program. The recipients will be selected on the basis of the quality of the case report required for completion of course 93-490 Veterinary Externship. One award will be given for a companion animal report and the other for production animal species, namely swine, beef or dairy. The case report must be submitted to the coordinator of the externship course by the end of semester 7. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: Two annual awards of $500 |
Ayerst Laboratories Prize |
Presented by Ayerst Laboratories, Montreal. |
Qualifications: Student completing the 8th semester of the DVM program, with proficiency in preventive medicine. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: $750 |
Charles Baker Memorial Prize |
Presented by Dr. J.M. Baker of Meaford in memory of Dr. Charles Baker, OVC '23. |
Qualifications: Student having the highest relative class standing in any of the semesters 2, 4 or 6 of the DVM program with preference given to a student participating in University sports. |
Semester: 2, 4, or 6 |
Amount: $200 |
Bambi Ann Barrett-Dagenais Memorial Bursary |
Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC. |
Qualifications: Students who have completed semester 5 of the DVM program. The recipients will have demonstrated a need of financial assistance and an interest in pursuing a career in companion animal practice. |
Semester: 5, 6, 7 and 8 |
Amount: Annual award of $1,000 |
Bayer Animal Health Award |
Bayvet Division Chemagro Ltd. provides this annual award. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 6 of the DVM program with the highest average calculated using the grades in Veterinary Pharmacology (93-327 and 93-352) and Toxicology (93-431). |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: $400 |
Beloved Friends Award |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 6 of the DVM program and who has demonstrated kindness and care in the treatment of animals in the medicine and surgery clinics. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: $300 |
Dr. Jonathan Bloom (OVC '93) Ambassadorial Scholarship |
Jonathan Bloom (OVC '93) and his family have endowed this annual award for graduating students in the DVM program |
Qualifications: A graduating DVM student who has completed an approved elective experience outside the institution during their senior year. The recipient will be selected on the basis of the evaluation of performance by the elective host and on the manner in which the Ontario Veterinary College and the profession were represented. Preference will be given to the student who has demonstrated initiative and motivation in a non-traditional elective experience in veterinary medicine. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: Annual award of $400 |
Burlington Kennel and Obedience Club Scholarship |
Provided by the Burlington Kennel and Obedience Club. |
Qualifications: DVM student with the highest grade in Clinical Medicine. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: $400 |
CALAM Case Report Award |
Donated by the Canadian Association of Laboratory Animal Medicine (CALAM). Submit reports to the Dean's Office, OVC, before February 15. |
Qualifications: A veterinary student who has submitted the best case report judged on the basis of scientific content, relevance to the field of laboratory animal medicine and quality of the manuscript. The case report must follow the format for publication in the Canadian Veterinary Journal. |
Semester: All |
Amount: Annual award of $200 and a plaque |
Canadian Kennel Club Bursaries |
The Canadian Kennel Club provides funds for a limited number of bursaries to assist students in the DVM program. Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC. |
Qualifications: Students in the DVM program with demonstrated financial need. |
Semester: All |
Amount: Varying amounts |
Canadian Parrot Symposium's Prize in Avian Studies |
The Canadian Parrot Symposium has endowed this annual award. Apply to the OVC Awards Committee. |
Qualifications: Veterinarians or graduate students enrolled in a department at the Ontario Veterinary College or undergraduates in the DVM program who are pursuing studies dealing with companion birds and have an interest in avian welfare and the human/companion bird relationship. Selected on the basis of academic achievement and dedication to the discipline. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: $250 |
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Plaque |
Presented by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. |
Qualifications: The recipient will be elected by the class on the basis of leadership, scholarship, and sportsmanship. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: Plaque |
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship |
Presented by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. |
Qualifications: The recipient will be elected by the class on the basis of leadership and achievement in student affairs. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: Annual award of $400 |
Molly Carrington Memorial Scholarship |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 8 and who has demonstrated a high standard of case care and compassion for his or her patients. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: $500 |
Novartis Animal Health Canada Inc. |
Donated by Novartis. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 4 of the DVM program with the highest grade in the small animal parasitology component of the course 73-356 Veterinary Parasitology. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: Annual award of $500 |
Central Veterinary Student Association Bursary |
Apply to the OVC Dean's Office. |
Qualifications: Students enrolled in the DVM program who have demonstrated need of financial assistant. Preference will be given to applicants who have been active in student affairs at the College. |
Amount: $400 bursary |
College of Veterinarians of Ontario Scholarship |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 6 of the DVM program and has been active in college or university affairs. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: Annual award of $500 |
Grant and Muriel Crittenden Bursaries |
The bursaries are awarded at the beginning of the Winter semester. Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC. |
Qualifications: Students in the DVM program with demonstrated financial need. |
Semester: All |
Dr. R.C. Croucher Bursary |
Ross C. Croucher, OVC '50, has made provision for an annual bursary. Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC. |
Qualifications: Student in the DVM program exhibiting financial need associated with his or her academic studies. |
Semester: All |
Dorothea Daniell-Jenkins Memorial Scholarship |
Friends, family and fellow dog fanciers have established a scholarship in memory of Dorothea Daniell-Jenkins, a respected judge and Terrier breeder. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 6 of the DVM program and who is judged to be the most proficient in small animal medicine and surgery, based on academic performance in semesters 5 and 6 and a companion animal externship. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: Annual award of $700 |
Howard N.B. Dorfman Scholarship |
The scholarship is given by the family in memory of Howard N.B. Dorfman, OVC '78. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 6 of the DVM program. The prize is given for outstanding achievement in clinical or investigative aspects of veterinary neurology. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: Annual award of $100 |
Essex County Veterinary Association Bursary |
Essex County Veterinary Association has endowed this bursary. |
Qualifications: Students enrolled in the DVM program who have demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students from Essex County. |
Semester: All |
Amount: Bursary |
W.J.R. Fowler Prize |
Wilfreda Fowler Jackson presents a prize in memory of her father, Dr. W.J.R. Fowler. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 8 of the DVM program who is most proficient in equine medicine and surgery. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: $100 |
J.P.W. Gilman Prize |
Established by the colleagues and friends of Prof. J.P.W. Gilman, a teacher of Histology at OVC from 1945 to 1975. |
Qualifications: Student enrolled in the DVM program with the highest grade in the course 93-312 Veterinary Histology. |
Semester: 2 |
Amount: Annual award of $100 |
Betty Goldhart Scholarships in Medical Genetics |
Qualifications: Students who have completed semester 2 of the DVM program who have received the first and second highest marks in Veterinary Medical Genetics. |
Semester: 2 |
Amount: One award of $100 and one award of $75 |
Lady Glencora Bursaries |
Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC. |
Qualifications: Students in semesters 6, 7, 8 of the DVM program who have demonstrated need of financial assistance. Preference will be given to students who have indicated an interest in pursuing a career in companion animals. |
Semester: 6, 7, 8 |
Sigmund Samuel Goodman Memorial Bursary |
Friends and family of Sigmund Samuel Goodman, humanist and lover of animals, have endowed funds for a memorial bursary. Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC. |
Qualifications: Veterinary students who have a satisfactory academic record and demonstrated financial need. |
Semester: All |
Amount: $100 annually |
Dr. M. Adrian Gross Memorial Bursary |
Established by family, friends and colleagues of Dr. M. Adrian Gross (OVC '54), a respected veterinarian and a valued employee of the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency. Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC. |
Qualifications: Students enrolled in the DVM program with a satisfactory academic performance and a demonstrated need of financial assistance |
Amount: $300 |
Holstein Association of Canada Prize |
Qualifications: Student who has the highest standing in bovine medicine based on Clinical Medicine II and III, rotations in Large Animal Clinics and Health Management and the examinations in Health Management. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: $400 |
Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc. Award |
Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc. provides this award. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 6 of the DVM program and who has been elected by classmates as the person most likely to bring credit to the profession through the practice of Veterinary Medicine |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: A limited edition numbered print depicting a scene of Canadian wildlife. |
Kievit Memorial Scholarship in Surgery |
The class of '66 presents this scholarship in memory of T.M. Kievit, a member of the class. |
Qualifications: The recipient will be selected on the recommendation of the Department of Clinical Studies based on proficiency and interest in surgery. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: $100 |
Dr. Jack Lange Memorial Scholarship |
Family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Jack Lange, (OVC '71), have established a memorial scholarship to recognize his contributions to the equine industry, the mutual respect he shared with his clients, and his zest for life. |
Qualifications: Awarded to a student for the best externship case report dealing with an equine clinical condition and who has completed semester 8 of the DVM program |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: $500 |
Dr. Jim Lennox Bursary |
Hill's Pet Products have established a bursary to honour Dr. Jim Lennox (OVC '51), a friend to veterinarians and a respected teacher at the Ontario Veterinary College (1965-1980). Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC. |
Qualifications: Undergraduate students enrolled in the DVM program who have demonstrated need of financial assistance. |
Semester: All |
Amount: $1,000 |
Dr. John Lindner Award |
Kingsdale Animal Hospital and the family of Dr. John Lindner, OVC '73, an esteemed companion animal practitioner and humanitarian, donate this annual award. |
Qualifications: For students who have completed semester 2 of the DVM program. Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic performance in the anatomy components of courses in semesters 1 and 2. |
Semester: 2 |
Amount: $500 |
Katherine Elizabeth Long DVM Memorial Scholarship |
Qualifications: Student completing semester 8 of the DVM program who strives most consistently to apply the highest standards of veterinary knowledge and skill while showing concern for the animal's comfort and welfare. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: $600 |
Andrew Leslie MacNabb Prize |
This prize is sponsored by the OVC Alumni Association. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 8 of the DVM program who is most proficient in veterinary public health. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: $200 |
Mallinckrodt Leadership Prize |
Mallinckrodt Veterinary Inc. has establish this prize as part of their commitment to veterinary education. |
Qualifications: Third year students in the DVM program who, based on class nomination and a class vote, in the minds of his or her fellow students continues to demonstrate outstanding leadership, versatility of interests and involvement in community affairs, both within and outside the College and the University. |
Amount: One annual award of $750 |
Mallinckrodt Veterinary Inc. Prize in Bovine Reproduction |
Mallinckrodt Veterinary Inc. has establish this prize as part of their commitment to veterinary education. |
Qualifications: Graduating student in the DVM program who has exhibited outstanding performance in the theriogenology and ruminant field service rotations during his or her final year. |
Amount: One annual award of $750 |
Peter Mann Award for Embryology |
Awarded by colleagues and friends of Dr. Mann, an Embryology teacher from 1954-1987. |
Qualifications: Student in any degree program with the highest standing in the course Medical Embryology. |
Amount: A book prize. |
Charles Duncan McGilvray Prize |
OVC '41 presents the prize in memory of Dr. C.D. McGilvray, Principal of the Ontario Veterinary College, 1918-45. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 8 of the DVM program who by scholarship, leadership, personality, character, and interest has made a worthy contribution to the College. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: $200 |
Dr. D.J. McLellan Scholarship |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 8 of the DVM program who has received the highest standing in the courses in which Equine Medicine and Surgery are taught. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: One annual award of $1,000 |
Dr. Neal Mendelson Memorial Award |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 8 of the DVM program, and who is the most proficient in equine studies based on grades in courses 93-445 Equine Medicine and Surgery and 93-484 Large Animal Clinic rotations. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: Approximately $200 |
Dr. Roy S. Moore Memorial Award |
Family, friends, professional colleagues and associates who care for laboratory animals have donated an award in memory of Dr. Roy S. Moore (OVC '54), a veterinarian who dedicated his career to the promotion of humane laboratory animal care. Nominations and curriculum vitae of nominees must be sent to the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, OVC, by October 15. |
Qualifications: The Recipient will be selected from undergraduate students nominated by the supervisors of all animal care facilities under the purview of the University's Animal Care Committee. The criteria for nomination and awarding the prize are outstanding aptitude for, interest in, and humane care of, research and teaching animals while working in the facility for the past academic year. |
Semester: All |
Amount: $200 |
MTC Pharmaceuticals Health Management Scholarship |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 4 with the highest average in courses dealing with Epidemiology and Economics. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: One annual award of $250 |
MTC Pharmaceuticals Scholarship |
Qualifications: Third year student who achieves the highest average on the basis of marks in Clinical Medicine II and III, Surgical Exercises I and II, and overall average in semesters 5 and 6. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: One annual award of $250 |
Novartis Animal Health Canada Inc. |
Donated by Novartis. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 4 of the DVM program with the highest grade in the small animal parasitology component of the course 73-356 Veterinary Parasitology. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: Annual award of $500 |
Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners' Award |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 8 of the DVM program and who has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in bovine herd health and an interest in bovine practice based on performance in 93-482 Independent Study in Health Management and 93-485 Health Management. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: $250. |
Ontario Association of Equine Practitioners Bursary |
This bursary is donated by the Ontario Association of Equine Practitioners. Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC. |
Qualifications: Students enrolled in the DVM program who have a record of satisfactory academic performance and demonstrated need of financial assistance. Preference will be given to students who are members of the Equine Club and committed to student organized activities in the field of equine veterinary medicine. |
Semester: All |
Amount: $500 |
Ontario Pork Producers' Marketing Board Prize |
Qualifications: A student who has completed semester 8 of the DVM program and who is most proficient in the study of swine diseases and the health management and welfare of swine. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: One annual award of $500 |
OTS Delta Club Scholarship |
Qualifications: A student who has completed semester 6 of the DVM program. The recipient will be chosen on the basis of scholastic achievement and contribution to Club affairs. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: One annual award of $300 |
OVC '39 Bursary |
Established by the class of OVC '39 to assist undergraduate veterinary students with demonstrated financial need. Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC. |
Qualifications: Undergraduate veterinary students who have demonstrated financial need. |
Semester: All |
Amount: Bursary |
OVC '52 Prize |
Qualifications: Student who has completed the 8th semester of the DVM program for proficiency in small animal medicine. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: $500 |
OVC '75 Award in Memory of Aki Sasage |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 8 of the veterinary program with the highest standing in course 93-490 Veterinary Externship. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: $200 |
OVC Alumni Association Proficiency Prizes |
Qualifications: Students completing semesters 2, 4, 6 with the highest class standing for the year. |
Semester: 2, 4, 6 |
Amount: Three awards of $500 |
OVC Alumni Association Proficiency Prizes |
Qualifications: Students who have completed semester 8 of the DVM program with the highest relative class standing over the final year. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: One award of $500, one of $300, and one of $200 |
OVC Alumni Association Travel Fellowship |
The fellowship supports programs at institutions outside Canada between semester 6 and 7. Application must be made to the OVC Awards Committee by the end of semester 5. The application must include a letter of reference from at least one instructor, a letter of intent, a resumé and a letter indicating that satisfactory arrangements for the program have been made. The recipient must have high academic standing, leadership, and good communication skills. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 6 of the DVM program |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: $1,500 |
OVMA Animal Behaviour and Welfare Award |
Donated by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 2 of the DVM program with the highest average in the course Animal Behaviour and Welfare. |
Semester: 2 |
Amount: $250 |
OVMA-Erie Herd Health and Population Medicine Award |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 8 of the DVM program with the highest average in Health Management calculated on the basis of grades in courses 93-482 Independent Study in Health Management and 93-485 Health Management. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: $500 and an engraved plaque. |
Ottawa-Carleton 1983 International Ploughing Match Scholarship |
Apply to the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, OVC, by April 1. |
Qualifications: Student from the Ottawa-Carleton region who has completed semester 2 of the DVM program and who has a cumulative average of 70% (minimum) standing in semesters 1 and 2. Participation in extracurricular activities and financial need will be considered. |
Semester: 2 |
Amount: One award of $1,000 |
Pfizer Animal Health Company Prizes |
Pfizer Company of Canada presents two prizes to students in the DVM program. |
Qualifications: Students who have completed semester 8 of the DVM program. The first prize is based on proficiency in large animal medicine and the second is based on proficiency in small animal medicine. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: One award of $150 and one award of $100 |
Pfizer Scholarship |
Qualifications: One student who has completed semester 4 and one student who has completed semester 6 of the DVM program. Both recipients will be elected by their classmates on the basis of scholarship and leadership. |
Semester: 4 and 6 |
Amount: Two awards of $500 |
James and Marjorie Pinkney Studentship Research Award |
This award was established by Dr. R. James Pinkney, a distinguished alumnus of OVC '37. Dr. Pinkney was a veterinary practitioner in Cooksville for over forty years and received numerous awards for sportsmanship in agricultural competition and leadership in agriculture. The award will enable an OVC undergraduate student in years 1, 2, or 3 to pursue, during the summer months, a research project related to the health and welfare of animals. Students taking part in the year 3 externship program may receive a portion of the award for the non-externship portion of the summer. Applications must be submitted by the candidates and their supervising faculty members to the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, OVC, by March 15. |
Semester: 2, 4 or 6 |
Amount: $4,000 |
Quinte Animal Welfare Bursary |
This bursary has been established by Quinte Animal Welfare Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting the protection of animals against unnecessary suffering or cruelty. Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC. |
Qualifications: Students in the DVM program who have a record of satisfactory academic performance and have a demonstrated need of financial assistance. Preference will be given to residents of Lennox and Addington, Prince Edward, Hastings or Northumberland Counties. |
Amount: $1,000 annually |
Dr. George Rankin Memorial Equine Scholarship |
Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC, with resumé and supporting letters by April 1. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 6 with a 70% average and has demonstrated an interest and aptitude in equine medicine and surgery. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: $1,000 |
Major James Rattray Proficiency Prizes |
Qualifications: Students who have completed semesters 2, 4 and 6 with the second highest class standing. |
Semester: 2, 4, 6 |
Amount: Three awards of $200 |
Merial Inc. Award of Merit |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 8 of the DVM program and who is judged to be the most proficient in small animal medicine with particular emphasis on fluid therapy. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: Annual prize of a commemorative plaque and $200 |
Merial Inc. Scholarship |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 4 of the DVM program and who is judged to be the most proficient in Pharmacology based on academic performance in 93-327, Veterinary Pharmacology. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: Annual prize of a commemorative plaque and $200 |
Dr. C.K. "Chuck" Roe Memorial Scholarship |
The Class of OVC '60, together with family, friends and colleagues of Dr. "Chuck" Roe (OVC '50), a respected faculty member of the Ontario Veterinary College and exemplary humanitarian have endowed this memorial scholarship. |
Qualifications: Undergraduate student who has completed semester 6 of the DVM program with the highest grade in course 93-414 Health Management for Swine. The recipient's participation in college and other extracurricular activities will also be considered. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: $400 annually |
Royal Canadian Army Veterinary Corps Prize |
Applicants must submit a plan for the work/study visit and a letter from the host by April 1. Selection will be based on the merit of the proposal and academic performance. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 4 of the veterinary program and is planning a work/study visit to an equine facility during the summer between 2nd and 3rd year. The care and welfare of horses should be a significant component of the proposal. |
Semester: 4, 6 |
Amount: $250 |
Dr. Jean Rumney Memorial Scholarship |
Presented by the Hamilton Dog Obedience Club Incorporated. |
Qualifications: Students who have completed semester 4 of the DVM program, and who rank first and second in the small animal portions of Clinical Medicine courses: 93-385 Introduction to Medicine and 93-386 Clinical Medicine I. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: One scholarships of $600 and one of $400 |
Saunders Prizes |
Provided by the W.B. Saunders Company Canada Limited. |
Qualifications: Students who are most proficient in medical and surgical exercises, small and large animals respectively. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: A one year subscription to Veterinary Clinics: Large or Small Animal Practice or Equine Practice. |
F.W. Schofield Prize |
This prize is presented from a fund established by Dr. F.W. Schofield with contributions from the Canadian Association of Veterinary Pathologists and the late Dr. H.T. Batt. |
Qualifications: Student completing semester 8 of the DVM program with the highest ranking in Pathology. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: A book prize |
Norman W. Simmons Memorial Award |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 6 of the DVM program with the highest grade in course 93-407 Diseases of Non-Domestic Animals. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: $150 |
Andrew Smith Memorial Medal |
A medal in memory of the late Andrew Smith, founder of the Ontario Veterinary College, is the highest award given to a member of the graduating class. |
Qualifications: The qualifications which are considered, in order of importance, are scholastic ability and clinical proficiency. The student's entire college career will be considered. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: A medal |
W.G. Stevenson Memorial Scholarship |
Presented as a memorial to Dr. W. Gordon Stevenson, OVC '37. |
Qualifications: Student completing semester 8 of the DVM program who is most proficient in bovine reproduction and obstetrics. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: $100 |
Lesley Lewisohn Stewart Bursary |
Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC. |
Qualifications: Student with demonstrated financial need, registered in the DVM program |
Semester: All |
Amount: Bursary |
Dr. Samuel Downing Stirk Memorial Award |
Qualifications: Presented to the student who has completed semester 8 to have the best diagnostic ability in the diseases of large animals. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: Monetary award and a framed picture. |
Thibeault Bursaries |
Funds provided by Dr. C. Thibeault, a former student of OVC. Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC. |
Qualifications: Students in the DVM program |
Semester: All |
Amount: Bursary |
Luke Thomson Memorial Award for Outstanding Commitment to Human-Companion Animal Bond |
Donated by Dr. Catherine Thomson-McGhie (OVC '91), in memory of her beloved German Shepherd dog Luke. Article submission to the OVC Awards Committee by January 1. |
Qualifications: Students enrolled in the DVM program who have submitted an article suitable for publication dealing with the Human-Companion Animal Bond and its relevance in Veterinary Practice. The recipient will be selected on the basis of the assessment of the article completed according to CVJ format for Brief Communications. |
Semesters: All |
Amount: Annual award of $500 |
Toronto Humane Society Scholarships |
Qualifications: Students who have successfully completed semester 8 of the DVM program. The recipients, a man and a woman, will be selected on the basis of academic performance and demonstrated care and concern for the welfare and well-being of animals. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: Two scholarships of $250. |
Maude Loretta Trapp Memorial Bursaries |
Maude Loretta Trapp, a humanitarian and lover of animals has endowed bursaries for undergraduate veterinary students who are residents of North Western Ontario. Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC. |
Qualifications: Undergraduate veterinary students who are residents of North Western Ontario (whole district of Thunder Bay and all the territory west up to the Manitoba border). Applicants will have acceptable academic performance and demonstrated financial need. |
Semester: All |
Amount: Bursary |
Robert Walker Memorial Scholarship |
This award is presented by OVC '78 in memory of their classmate, Robert Walker. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 2 of the DVM program with the highest standing in Veterinary Anatomy. |
Semester: 2 |
Amount: $100 |
Waltham Scholarships |
Qualifications: Students who have completed semester 6 of the DVM program with the highest and second highest grades in course 93-418 Health Management for Companion and Sporting Animals. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: Two awards of $500 |
Edith B. Williams Bursary |
This bursary is provided in memory of Dr. Williams, OVC '41. Apply to the Dean's Office, OVC. |
Qualifications: Students in the DVM program with financial need. |
Semester: All |
Amount: Bursary |
1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar
IX--Scholarships and Other Awards |
Last revised: May 31, 1998.