The bursary program is funded through donor contributions to the University “donor bursaries” and through tuition reinvestment. Bursary funds are limited and are not intended to fund a student’s full deficit. The Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships (SFAS) provides bursary assistance related to tuition, books, compulsory fees, equipment and supplies after a student’s own contribution has been assessed and after OSAP (or out-of-province loan) has been assessed. Students who lack resources to cover living and other education-related costs during their study period are encouraged to apply for bursary assistance. The goal of the Michael G. DeGroote bursary program is to fund students with the highest financial need.
Bursaries available:
150th Anniversary Award - Canadian Medical Association
Established in 2017 by the Canadian Medical Association Foundation in honour of the CMA's 150th anniversary. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, and is Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with protected/refugee status. The Award will be given to students who demonstrate values of medical professionalism, including: honesty and integrity, respect, responsibility and accoutability, commitment to self-improvement and collaboration.
150th Anniversary Bursary - Canadian Medical Association
Established in 2017 by the Canadian Medical Association Foundation in honour of the CMA's 150th anniversary. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates significant financial need, and is Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with protected/refugee status.
A.Y. Moughalian Memorial Bursary
The Bursary is intended to provide financial assistance for an undergraduate medical student to further their education in the medical field.
Albert J Smith Medical Bursary
Established in 2015 by the bequest of Albert John Smith. To be awarded to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
Alfred Theodore Haines & Miriam Forster Haines Bursary
To be granted to students in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates interest in homeopathic medicine. Please submit a separate letter indicating your interest in homeopathic medicine.
Averbuch Family MD Bursary for New Canadians
Established in 2016 by Max and Wendy Averbuch. To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, who is a permanent resident of Canada and demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students who are new to Canada. Applicants must declare their immigrant status.
Benjamin, Samantha, Thomas and Kate Ragonetti Medical Bursary
To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need and maintains good academic standing.
Butcher Estate
Fund provides one (or more) bursary of approximately one year’s tuition to assist a medical student who is a permanent resident of Canada and in need of financial assistance. Fund is managed via applications. Winners are selected by Helen Crichton, Trustee, J.W. Harry Butcher estate.
Campbell Family Bursary
Established in 2019 by Dr. Fiona Campbell M.D. (Class of '84) and Mrs. Diana Campbell in memory of Dr. Moran Campbell, the founding Chair of the Department of Medicine, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the McMaster Medical School. To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
Cholowsky Family Multiple Sclerosis Neurology Bursaries
Awarded to a maximum of four medical students in financial need to further their education and training in the area of Multiple Sclerosis or Neurology. Eligibility criteria include good academic standing and completing an approved elective, educational or research project in the field of Multiple Sclerosis. Applications will also be considered for the broader area of Neurology. Please submit a letter and evidence of elective or demonstrated interest in this area.
CIBC Medical Bursaries in Breast Cancer
To be granted to medical students who demonstrate financial need and are completing an approved elective, educational or research project in the field of breast cancer and alternatively to students who are completing an approved elective, educational or research project in the field of women’s health, obstetrics, gynecology or medical oncology.
Please submit a letter and evidence of elective or demonstrated interest in this area.
Clinical Education Leaders Bursary Fund
Established in 2017 by clinical educators in the Niagara region. To be awarded to a student from the Niagara Regional Campus of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
Community Leaders Foundation Bursary
To be awarded to students enrolled at the Niagara Regional Campus of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
Daniel and Natalie Strub Bursary
To be granted to medical students who demonstrate financial need and are completing an approved academic elective and/or have a special interest in stroke recovery, leukemia or blood disorders.
Please submit a letter and evidence of elective or demonstrated interest in this area.
Daniel Giannini Bursary
Awarded to a first year medical student in financial need who has graduated from a publicly funded secondary school in the Hamilton-Wentworth or Burlington area and has participated in community activities in the Hamilton-Wentworth or Burlington area. Please submit a separate letter. Be sure to indicate the public school attended and participation in community activities in the Hamilton-Wentworth or Burlington area.
Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences Bursary
This bursary is available to medical students with financial need who have resided in Ontario for one year prior to receiving the bursary. The award will recognize the student’s capacity to contribute to the study of cancer through their learning. Please submit a letter detailing your interest in this award.
Department of Medicine Bursary
The bursary is available to Medical Students with financial need who have resided in Ontario for one year prior to receiving the bursary. The award will recognize the student's excellence in academic endeavour and capacity to contribute to the field of medicine through their learning.
Dodge-Bellows Cardio-Resp Award
Awarded to undergraduate students who are in good academic standing, enrolled in the Medical Education Program and requesting funding to complete an approved elective, educational or research project in the field of Cardio respiratory or Internal medicine. A one page report outlining learning accomplishment is required at the completion of the project.
Dr. Adrian Park Medical Bursary
Established in 2018 by Dr. Adrian Park, MD (Class of '87). To be granted to students in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need and an interest in a career in surgery. Preference will be given to students with an interest in mission-based surgery.
Dr. Andrew Talalla Memorial Bursary Fund
Awarded to a medical student in financial need in order to further education in Neurosurgery. Please submit a separate letter indicating your interest in Neurosurgery.
Dr. Barbara McAuley Memorial Bursary
To be awarded to a student enrolled at the Niagara Regional Campus who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students who are mothers and/or students with a nursing background. Please provide a letter confirming your eligibility.
Dr. Bryan Pearse Family Bursary
To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
Dr. Charles Knapp Bursary
Established in 2019 by Dr. Charles Knapp (MD '87) to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the McMaster Medical School. To be granted to students in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students with an interest in Anesthesiology.
Dr. C. Barber Mueller Bursary
Established in 2019 by Dr. Mark J. Magenheim, MD (Class of '74), to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of McMaster's medical school and in memory of Dr. C. Barber Mueller, an esteemed faculty member, who joined McMaster in 1967 as the medical school was being established and contributed to the development of a new problem-based teaching model that revolutionized medical education around the world. To be granted to students in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need and an interest in a career in surgery.
Dr. Ian Scott Cornell Bursary
Established in 2019 by Dr. Ian Scott Cornell M.D. (Class of '77) to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the McMaster Medical School. To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
Dr. Ian Wilson Bursary
Established in 2019 by Dr. Ian Wilson (MD '83) to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the McMaster Medical School. The bursary will provide financial assistance to students in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. Preference will be given to a student at the Waterloo Campus.
Dr. John Granton Medical Bursary
To provide financial support for medical students who wish to pursue their educational goals. To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
Dr. Keyna Bracken Bursary
Established in 2015 by Dr. Keyna Bracken to provide financial assistance to a student(s) enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student with an interest in primary care in women's and children's health. Please submit a separate letter indicating your interest in women’s and children’s health.
Dr. Leonard E. Levine Bursary
Established by the Estate of Dr. Leonard E. Levine, retired McMaster University Professor. To be granted to medical students who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students showing interest in Lymphoma or Leukemia research or participating in a related elective. Please submit a separate letter and proof of elective or demonstrated interest in these areas.
Dr. Orville J. Mirehouse Memorial Bursary
To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
Dr. Robin Richards Bursary
Established in 2019 by Dr. Robin Richards (MD '76) to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the McMaster Medical School. To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students from Guelph or Wellington County.
Dr. Ronald Pye Bursary Fund
The bursary is intended for medical students to provide financial assistance in the payment of their tuition fees in order to further education in the medical field.
Drs. Richard and Tamar Packer MD Bursary
To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is a Hamilton resident. Please provide a letter confirming the above.
Edward Vogelman MD Bursary
Established in 2019 from the Estate of Shirley Foran in memory of her father Edward Vogelman. To be awarded to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
Ferrara Kennedy Bursary
To be granted to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student attending the Niagara campus.
Frank C. Miller Jr Bursary
Established in 2012 by the Hamilton Community Foundation.
To be granted annually to provide financial assistance to cover up to fifty percent of tuition and compulsory fees to up to four first year medical students who demonstrate financial need, a desire to learn, and a willingness to participate in the Hamilton community.
In order to apply for this award you must submit a letter outlining your financial situation and significant past and present involvement in Hamilton community. Preference will be given to entry-level students. Once the recipients have been chosen, the Hamilton Community Foundation would appreciate receiving a report back from each recipient that they could share with the donor, Mr. Miller, on the impact this bursary.
Friedman-Grossman Bursary
To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
Gary Stein Bursary in Medicine
To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
Gerry and Sylvia Smith Bursary
Established in 2007 by Gerry Smith, B.Com (Class of ‘71), MBA (Class of ‘75) and Sylvia Smith because of their belief in the value of education. To be granted to a medical student who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students from Simcoe County. Please submit a letter indicating your city of residence.
Henry and Sylvia Wong Bursary in Medicine
To be granted to students enrolled in The Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
Ivana Baldelli Bursary
Established in 2015 by Ivana Baldelli, B.A. (Class of '70). To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student participating in medical research, attending the Niagara Regional Campus. Students must submit a separate letter outlining their research.
Jaisal Chauhan Research Book Award
Established in 2015 by medical professionals in the Niagara region. To be awarded to a student from the Niagara Regional Campus of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who, in the judgment of the Assistant Dean of the Niagara Regional Campus, has demonstrated inspiring leadership during their undergraduate medical program; exceeded expectations of medical students as researchers; contributed to a successful quality improvement project in health care.
Janet Paterson Muir Fund
Fund provides one or more bursaries to assist medical students in extreme financial need. Fund is managed via applications. Winners are selected by Helen Crichton, Trustee, Janet Patterson Muir Fund.
Joanne Bomben Bursary
Established in 2008 by Frank Bomben and his children Kayley and Jeffrey, in recognition and memory of a loving wife and mother, Joanne (nee Butters). To be awarded to a student good academic standing who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students with an interest in pediatrics. Applicants must submit a separate letter indicating the details of their interest in pediatrics, for example an approved elective or educational or research project in the field of pediatrics.
Joseph & Edith Nagy Bursary
Established in 2018 by Jo-Anne Ferns in memory of her parents who always held medical doctors in high regard and were grateful for their cardiology and oncology care. To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate professionalism and compassion.
Kilpatrick Scholarship in Medicine
Established in 2018 from the estate of Eleanor Jean McLeish. To be awarded to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who best exhibits academic excellence and demonstrates financial need.
Leo Cellini – MD Class of ‘84 Bursary
To be given annually to support a third year student who aspires to work with less fortunate patients in the inner-city, demonstrates financial need and who is a resident in Ontario for at least one year. Please submit a letter supporting your application.
Lew-King Li and Yun-Fang Li Award
To be granted to a medical student who demonstrates financial need and maintains good academic standing. Preference will be given to students who are new to Canada within the last 5 years. Applicants must declare their immigrant status.
Mary Lillian Chapman Memorial Fund
Established in 2018 by the estate of Nancy Mary Chapman. To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University who demonstrate financial need.
Mary Thomas Bursary
Established in 2015 by bequest of Lilian Mary Eleanor Thomas. To be awarded to a female student in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who is a resident of Ontario, and who demonstrates financial need.
MD Class of 2013 Shane Daniell and Iskren Kantchev Memorial
Bursary
Established in 2011 by the MD Class of 2013 to honour the memory of their classmates, Shane Daniell and Iskren Kantchev. To be awarded to a medical student who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated an interest in Global Health. Please submit a letter demonstrating your interest in Global Health.
MD Class of ’80 Gyan Ahuja Bursary
To be granted to a medical student who demonstrates financial need and a lively interest in humanitarian contributions to society and issues affecting third world developing countries. Please submit a letter indicating your interest in this award.
Patrick Shing Lung Cheung & Ivy Heong Ngan Chan Award
To be granted to medical students with an interest in Family Medicine who are in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are newcomers to Canada. Applicants must submit a separate letter indicating the details of their interest in Family Medicine and their immigrant status.
Paul Riddles Law Bursary
Established in 2019 by Paul Riddles, B.A. (Class of '86) to support students to pursue their academic and professional goals. To be granted to students in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
Richard Day Bursary
Established in 2018 by Dr. Richard Day, MD (Class of '79) in recognition of the goodwill that was shown to him during his days at McMaster. To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, in the Faculty of Health Sciences, who demonstrate financial need.
Ruth Tomlinson Memorial Bursary
Bursaries are available to undergraduate and postgraduate medical students who are enroled in a medical education program in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University. Students must be in good academic standing and show evidence that they require financial support to complete their medical education training program.
Sau-Mi Lee Memorial Bursary
Awarded to a medical student in good standing who is enrolled in their second or third year. The student must demonstrate financial need, provide evidence of participation in extracurricular activities and have plans to enter into a career in Family Medicine. Please submit a letter demonstrating interest in these areas.
Savitri Devi Bursary
To be granted to female students in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University who demonstrate financial need and maintain good academic standing.
Sayra and Abdul Hai Bursary for Inspiring Change
To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need and maintains good academic standing. To be granted to students who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in Cardiology or Internal Medicine. Applicants must submit a separate letter indicating the details of their interest in Cardiology or Internal Medicine.
Scotiabank Breast Cancer Scholarship
Awarded to a medical student in financial need requesting funding to complete an approved elective, educational or research project in the field of breast cancer in the City of Hamilton. Please submit a separate letter also indicating the details of the elective/project, the supervisor and the location.
Scotiabank Pediatric Medical Bursary
Awarded to medical students who demonstrate financial need and who are completing an approved elective, educational or research project in the field of pediatrics. Please submit a letter indicating the details of the elective/project, the supervisor and the location.
Seeta Etwaroo Memorial Bursary
Established in 2017 by Brendan Singh and Chad Singh to honour their aunt, Seeta Etwaroo, and her courageous fight against cancer. To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
Shoalts Family Bursary
Established in 2016 by Todd and Kerry Shoalts. To be granted to a student enrolled in the Niagara Regional Campus (NRC) of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to individuals (a) from the Niagara region (or another small community, i.e. population < 100,000), and (b) with a demonstrated interest in elder care or family medicine.
Stobbe Bursary
Established in 2016 by Karl and Julie Stobbe. To be granted to a student enrolled in the Niagara Regional Campus (NRC) of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need.
Stobbe Global Health Bursary Fund
Established in 2017 by faculty, students, staff and friends of Dr. Karl Stobbe, the inaugural Regional Assistant Dean of the Niagara Regional Campus (NRC) of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. To be granted to students enrolled at the NRC who demonstrate financial need and will be pursuing further education in the area of global health.
Dr. Victoria Lee Bursary
Awarded to medical students who demonstrate financial need and are completing an approved elective, educational and research project in the field of psychiatry or geriatric medicine. Preference will be given to students completing an approved elective, educational or research project in geriatric psychiatry. Preference will be given to students completing an approved elective, educational or research project in geriatric psychiatry. Please submit a separate letter and proof of elective or demonstrated interest in this area.
Wally Zimmerman CML Healthcare Bursary
Granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who best exhibit a combination of academic excellence and community service. Applicant must submit a separate letter indicating the details of their community service.
Walter Brandstaeter Memorial Bursary
Established in 2018 by the estate of Waltraud E. Jeremic in memory of her late brother Walter Brandstaeter. To be granted to students enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrate financial need.
Wang MD Bursary for Newcomers
Established in 2015 by the Wang family. To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students who are new to Canada within the last 5 years. Applicants must declare their immigrant status in a separate letter.
Wendy Wang Bursary in Medicine
To be granted to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University who demonstrates financial need.
William A. Detenbeck Bursaries
Established in 1996 by William Detenbeck in honour of the Detenbeck Family. A variable number of bursaries to be granted to students who demonstrate that they are residents of an Indigenous community in Canada and who demonstrate financial need.