IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Entrance Bursaries

Peter Rich Continuing Bursary [E2123]
Established in recognition of Peter Rich who graduated from OVC in 1981 and has dedicated his career to the well-being of animals. Continuation of payment inyears 2,3,and 4 are subject to continued registration in the DVM program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. This bursary is not tenable with other major awards exceeding $5,000.
Donor(s):
The Colwyn and Jean Rich Foundation
Qualification(s): Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are full-time students registered in Phase 1 of the DVM program, with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to candidates intending to go into large animal practice.
Amount: 1 award of $28,000 (payable in installments of $3,500 each semester)
William Guy Walton Bursary [E2172]
The Estate of William Guy Walton created this bursary to help students who have demonstrated financial need. As Mr. Walton owned a family farm where the Scarborough Town Centre now sits, he wanted to help young people from that area. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7th and submit a letter confirming being from Scarborough and/or having attended a high school in Scarborough in the Fall during the call for applications from the Dean's office.
Donor(s):
Mr. William Walton
Qualification(s): Students registered in Phase 1 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who have graduated from a high school in Scarborough, Ontario.
Amount: 1 award of $5,000
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