Awards
PLEASE NOTE: The contents of this awards section are subject to change without notice.
The University reserves the right to publicize the recipients of merit awards.
I. Faculty of Dentistry
A. Scholarships in Dentistry
PLEASE NOTE: The University's scholarships described hereunder are credited to students' fee accounts automatically. If this should result in an overpayment of fees, the amount in excess will be rebated to the students by the Student Accounts Office about mid-November.
1. Entrance Scholarships
Students in the DDS program are considered for scholarships by either of two committees. The Dental Admissions Committee assesses entering students for entrance scholarships. Scholarship applications are not required for entrance scholarship consideration. A supplementary application, however, will be required of those candidates whom the Committee will consider for the McGuigan Scholarship and the Colgate Palmolive Dr. Gordon Nikiforyk Dentistry Admissions Scholarship, which have a financial need component. The Academic Awards Committee considers continuing students for in-course scholarships which are tenable upon entering Second, Third or Fourth Year. No special application is required.
Faculty of Dentistry Gifts and Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will be awarded to the student entering the first year of Dentistry with the highest scholastic standing.
Dalhousie Entrance Dental Scholarship
A scholarship will be awarded to a student entering the first year of Dentistry who, in the opinion of the Faculty, merits this scholarship.
Colgate-Palmolive Dr. Gordon Nikiforuk Dentistry Admission Scholarship
Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement entering the first year of Dentistry at Dalhousie University and who has demonstrated financial need.
The Dr. James P. McGuigan Memorial Scholarship
This fund was established in 1983 to provide an annual entrance scholarship to an academically accomplished student who is a resident of the Atlantic provinces and who shows evidence of actual financial need. A supplementary financial application will be sent by the Dental Admissions Committee to those who are to be given further consideration.
2. In-Course Scholarships
Dalhousie University Dental Scholarships
A scholarship will be awarded to the student entering the Second Year of Dentistry who attained the highest scholastic standing in the first year of Dentistry at Dalhousie, provided that his/her grade point average was not less than 3.0 with no subject below a grade of “C”. A scholarship will be awarded to the student entering the Third Year of Dentistry who attained the highest scholastic standing in the second year of Dentistry at Dalhousie, provided that his/her grade point average was not less than 3.0 with no subject below a grade of “C.”
The Gaum-Brayton Endodontic Scholarship
An endowment has been established to fund the Gaum-Brayton Endodontic Scholarship to be awarded to the student in third year, who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in endodontics, provided that an overall grade point average of 3.0 has been achieved that year. The scholarship is tenable in fourth year.
The Dr. Noel H. Andrews Memorial Scholarship
An endowment has been established to fund the Dr. Noel H. Andrews Memorial Scholarship to be awarded to the student in third year, who has demonstrated outstanding performance and interest in Periodontics, and displays exceptional patient management skills, provided that an overall grade point average of 3.0 has been achieved in that year, with no mark less than a C throughout their studies at the Faculty of Dentistry. The scholarship is tenable in the fourth year.
The Dr. J.D. McLean Scholarship
An endowment has been established to fund the J.D. McLean Scholarship for student(s) in any year of dental study at Dalhousie provided that his/her grade point average is not less than 3.0, no subject below a grade of “C” and who, in the opinion of the Academic Awards Committee, merits the scholarship.
The Dr. Terry Ingham Memorial Scholarship and Auxiliary Fund
This fund was established to honour a very special and unique member of the Dalhousie Faculty of Dentistry: Dr. Terry Ingham. A scholarship may be awarded annually to a deserving dental student(s) based on academic performance and financial need and who exemplifies those strong ethical and humanitarian principles demonstrated by Dr. Ingham during his lifetime.
The Dr. I.K. Lubetsky Scholarship
An endowment has been established to fund the I.K. Lubetsky Scholarship for the student in third-year who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in the practice of Clinical Oral Surgery, provided an overall grade point average of 3.0 has been achieved consecutively. The scholarship is tenable in the fourth year.
The Dr. William MacInnis Scholarship
An endowment has been established to be known as the Dr. Bill MacInnis Scholarship, to be awarded to a member of the graduating class who, in the opinion of his/her classmates and instructors, has demonstrated a strong commitment to the ethical practice of dentistry; recognizing an individual who has inspired trust, confidence, optimism and enthusiasm in his or her dental colleagues by combining outstanding qualities of skill and personal character.
Dr. Don Stephenson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been established in memory of Dr. Don Stephenson and is to be awarded to a student(s) entering fourth year, who has achieved academic excellence over the last three years of study and who demonstrated outstanding abilities to treat his/her patient family.
Dr. Kathleen Stack-McColough Scholarship in Dentistry
This scholarship is to be presented to a female student, based on academic standing, who is entering the 4th year of the DDS program at the Faculty of Dentistry.
B. Prizes and Medals in Dentistry
Graduate Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
John P. Laba Memorial Research Award
This award is provided through a fund established in memory of John P. Laba by family, friends, patients and colleagues, and may be given annually. The recipient is to be the dentist accepted in the Graduate Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and is intended exclusively for the presentation, dissemination and/or publication of research related to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. For further information, please contact the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Doctor of Dental Surgery Program
Students who are repeating an academic year will be ineligible for prizes and awards in that academic year.
In order to be eligible for academic awards whose sole criterion is the academic achievement in the overall curriculum for a given year of a program, normally the student must have completed 80 percent of the scheduled tests/examinations at the time such tests/examinations are scheduled and completed by the class. That is, the student must not have received a formal rescheduling of 20 percent or more of that years’s tests/examinations for any reason.
In order to be eligible for an academic award whose sole criterion is a student’s achievement in a single course, the student must have completed all major course requirements as scheduled in the course outline. Normally, a student will not be eligible for an academic award in a course in which the student received a formal rescheduling of test(s)/examination(s) worth 15 per cent or more towards the final course grade.
1. Fourth Year Students
Dr. D.S. Precious University Medal in Dentistry
This Medal in Dentistry will be awarded to the graduating student who has met the requirements for Graduation with Distinction and who in the opinion of the Faculty merits this award.
The American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Award
A one-year subscription to the Journal of Craniomandibular Practice. The TMD Diary, the Journal of the AACP and a one-year membership in the AACP will be awarded to the senior student who has shown an interest in learning about craniofacial pain, has asked significant questions, has scored high grades in related courses, and has shown clinical diagnostic skills.
The American Association of Endodontists Prize
For exceptional ability in Endodontics, the Association sponsors an annual prize consisting of a one-year subscription to Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, and a one-year Student Membership in the American Association of Endodontists.
The American Academy of Oral Medicine Prize
This prize, given for the greatest proficiency in Oral Medicine, Pathology and Radiology, consists of a certificate, one-year membership and subscription.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Predoctoral Student Award
A membership in the Society and a one-year subscription to the AAPD Journal of Dentistry for Children constitute the annual prize which the Society sponsors to recognize an outstanding student in dentistry for children.
American College of Dentists Outstanding Student Leader Award
The award is given to a senior dental student with a record of strong scholastic achievement and obvious ethical and compassionate patient care and who has demonstrated strong leadership as evidenced by direct involvement in student government and similar leadership endeavours.
CDA Student Leadership Award
Awarded to the graduating student who over the 4 years of his/her program has shown outstanding qualities of leadership and character, and who may be expected to become a leader in the dental profession, the dental community, and society.
The Canadian Academy of Periodontology Prize
This book/cash prize is awarded to the student who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in Periodontics.
Dr. Mary Foley Memorial Prize
A cash prize is awarded to the student who has shown the most professional and compassionate treatment of his/her patient family.
HANAU Best of The Best Prosthodontic Award
Awarded to a graduating student in the DDS program at Dalhousie University who excels in the study and clinical application of prosthodontics.
The Quintessence Award
A one-year subscription to the Quintessence Journal is awarded to the student with the greatest proficiency in Restorative Dentistry.
The Quintessence Award
A one-year subscription to the Quintessence Journal is awarded for excellence in Clinical Achievement in Periodontics.
Quintessence Award for Research Achievement
A one-year subscription to the Quintessence Journal is awarded to the student who has demonstrated exceptional interest and research abilities during his/her four years of dental studies.
Sunstar Canada Inc, Graduation Program Award
A cash and product award is given to a graduating student in the DDS program who has demonstrated interest and high achievement in Public Health and outreach programs.
The Dr. Frank Woodbury Memorial Prize
This book/cash prize is awarded to the student who has attained the highest academic standing.
The Dr. Frank Woodbury Memorial Prize
This book/cash prize is awarded to the student who has attained the second-highest academic standing.
The Dr. Frank Woodbury Memorial Prize
A book/cash prize is awarded to the student demonstrating the greatest proficiency in Comprehensive Care.
The Dr. William W. Woodbury Memorial Prize
A cash prize is awarded for exceptional ability in Orthodontics on the third and fourth-year aggregate and on demonstrated interest in the specialty of Orthodontics.
3M ESPE Canada Student Clinical Award
A certificate and cash prize is awarded to the student who has demonstrated excellence and superior aptitude in the use of conservative restorative materials in the final year of the clinical undergraduate program.
2. Fourth and Third Year Students
The Prince Edward Island Dental Association Prize
Each year the Association sponsors a prize for the student who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency and interest in Hospital Dentistry. The prize is paid externally.
3. Third Year Students
Atlantic Orthodontic Society Prize
The Society sponsors a book/cash prize to be awarded to the student who has shown the greatest proficiency in theoretical orthodontics.
The Dr. J. Stanley Bagnall Memorial Prize
This prize, in the form of books is awarded to the student who has achieved the highest academic standing in all subjects.
The Dr. W.H.H. Beckwith Prize
This book prize is awarded to the student who has achieved the greatest proficiency in Clinical Operative Dentistry.
CDA/Dentistry Student Clinician Award
The Best Table Clinic Presentation Winner receives an expenses paid trip to the national convention of the Canadian Dental Association where the student will present his/her table clinic in a national competition, with entries from all Canadian Faculties of Dentistry.
Dr. Bruce N. Fergusson Prize
This cash prize is given to the Best Table Clinic Presentation and is donated by the Halifax County Dental Society.
The Dr. Bruce N. Fergusson Memorial Award
This award is made possible through a fund provided by family, friends, and colleagues, and may be awarded annually. The recipient will be a student entering the fourth year of Dental Studies who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, character, scholarship, and personal qualities during his/her first three years of Dental Study.
Hallmark Dental Table Clinic Prize
A cash prize awarded to first, second, third, and fourth place winners of Dentistry Table Clinics.
Henry Shein Ash Arcona
A cash prize for first, second, and third place winners for Dentistry Table Clinics.
Patterson Dental Table Clinic Prize (Dentistry)
A cash prize awarded to first, second, third, and fourth place winners of the Dentistry Table Clinics.
United Dental Learning Centre Table Clinic Award
A cash prize is given for the Best Table Clinic Presentation.
United Dental Learning Centre Table Clinic Awards
Cash prizes are awarded for second and third best table clinic presentations.
The Dr. F.A. Godsoe Prize
The New Brunswick Dental Society sponsors this cash prize which is awarded to the student who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in Foundation Sciences in Clinical Practice.
The Halifax County Dental Society Prize
Cash prizes are awarded for the second and third best table clinic presentation.
The International College of Dentists (Canadian a: Section) Award
The College sponsors a cash award to the student who best combines scholastic achievement, general character and participation in extracurricular activities during the third year.
United Dental Laboratory Prize
A book prize is awarded for greatest proficiency in Clinical Removable Prosthodontics.
Nova Scotia Dental Association Prizes
For the second highest academic standing in all subjects, books with the approximate value of $200.
Dr. James P. Craft Prize
A cash award is given to the student who makes the fourth best presentation in Table Clinic.
Third Year Comprehensive Patient Care III Prize
For the greatest proficiency in Clinical Comprehensive Patient Care III in the third year, a prize is awarded in the form of either cash or books.
Elsevier Science Prize
A gift certificate is awarded for the most significant improvement in third-year.
The Dr. D.E. Williams Prize
This book prize is awarded for the greatest proficiency in Clinical Pediatric Dentistry.
4. Second Year Students
The Atlantic Society of Periodontology
A Periodontics textbook or atlas is awarded for the greatest proficiency in Periodontics.
The Charles Bell Memorial Prize
This prize is awarded to the student who has attained the highest academic standing in all subjects.
The Charles Bell Memorial Prize
This prize is awarded to the student who has attained the second highest academic standing in all subjects.
Dr. David Manuel Memorial Prize
This book prize is awarded for the greatest proficiency in removable prosthodontics.
The Dr. David Manuel Memorial Prize
This book prize is awarded to the student who has attained the greatest proficiency in Patient Care II.
The Louis Nief Award
Cash prize awarded to the student in Patient Care II who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in dental anaesthesia.
The Nova Scotia Dental Association Prize
The Association sponsors a book prize for the student who has attained the greatest proficiency in Cariology II.
Nova Scotia Dental Association Prize
The Association sponsors a book prize for the student who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in Growth and Development II.
Nova Scotia Dental Association Prize
The Association sponsors a book prize for the student who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in Pharmacology.
Nova Scotia Dental Association Prize
The Association sponsors a book prize for greatest proficiency in Dental Biomaterials.
5. First Year Students
The Charles Bell Memorial Prize
This prize is awarded to the student who has attained the highest academic standing in all subjects.
The Charles Bell Memorial Prize
This prize is awarded to the student who has attained the second highest academic standing in all subjects.
The Dr. John W. Dobson Memorial Prize
This book or cash prize is awarded to the student who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in Periodontics.
The Dr. F.A. Godsoe Prize
The New Brunswick Dental Society sponsors a cash award for the student who has shown the greatest proficiency in Patient Care I.
The Dr. F.A. Godsoe Prize
The New Brunswick Dental Society sponsors a cash award for the student who has shown the greatest proficiency in Cariology I.
The Leonard Goldfarb Prize
This book prize is awarded to the student who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in Infectious Diseases.
Newfoundland/Labrador Dental Association Award
The Association sponsors an award for the student who is a Newfoundland resident; who is a graduate from a Newfoundland School, College, or University; in the first year DDS; has the highest grade point average amongst the eligible applicants; and is a student in good standing. The recipient will receive $100 and a plague announcing the award.
Nova Scotia Dental Association Prize
This book prize is awarded to the student who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in Anatomy.
Nova Scotia Dental Association Prize
The Association sponsors a book prize for the student who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in Histology.
Nova Scotia Dental Association Prize
The Association sponsors a book prize for the student who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in Occlusion and Neuromuscular Function I.
Elsevier Science Prize
Sponsors a gift certificate for greatest proficiency in Biochemistry.
C. Bursaries in Dentistry
This subsection should be read with reference to the general bursary portion of the Financial Aid section.
Aurum Ceramic Dental Laboratories Bursary
An annual bursary to a full-time dentistry student entering third or fourth year who is in need of financial assistance.
The Sidney D. Campbell Memorial Bursary
This bursary will be awarded annually out of the income generated by this fund. The award will go to the third-year dental student who has demonstrated financial need and who, by scholarship and character, appears deserving of this assistance.
The Elias Bursary
This endowment has been established to provide an annual bursary to a qualifying dental student beyond first year. Academic achievement of 70% is also required. This bursary will be of particular interest to a married student.
The Glengarry Bursary
A bursary may be awarded annually from a donation from the Glengarry Foundation. The bursary is to be given to a Dentistry student who has demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic progress. Preference will be given to a resident of Nova Scotia.
The Dr. I.K. Lubetsky Memorial Bursary
Friends and colleagues of the late Dr. I.K. Lubetsky established an endowment to provide a bursary to a qualifying second-year dental student who has demonstrated financial need and who by scholarship and character appears deserving of this assistance.
The Dr. D. Brendan MacNeil Bursary
The family of the late Dr. Donald Brendan MacNeil established an endowment at the University to provide an annual memorial bursary to a fourth-year student in the School of Dentistry.
Arrabelle MacKenzie McCallum Bursary
Under the Will of the late Emelyn L. MacKenzie the University has been given a bequest for the purpose of funding a bursary to one or more students. The recipient must be a bona fide resident of and domiciled in, the County of Victoria (as defined by the boundaries then extant in AD 1900), Nova Scotia. Character and need are the main criteria.
The Dr. F.L. Miller Memorial Bursary
The Fredericton Dental Society in 1979 endowed funds in memory of this distinguished graduate of Dalhousie who contributed so much to the community. A bursary from the annual income of the fund is to be awarded to a second-year dental student who has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to, but will not be strictly be limited to, a New Brunswick student.
The Sunstar Bursary
This bursary is presented to a Dentistry student who has completed the first year, is considered a good student, and is in financial need.
II. School of Dental Hygiene
A. Scholarships in Dental Hygiene
1. Entrance Scholarship
Colgate-Palmolive Dental Hygiene Admission Scholarship
Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement entering the first year of Dental Hygiene at Dalhousie University and who has demonstrated financial need.
2. In-Course Scholarships in Dental Hygiene
Dalhousie University Scholarships
Continuing students in the Dental Hygiene program are eligible for in-course scholarships.
The Dr. Jane Pickersgill Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to the second year dental hygiene student with the highest GPA, who participated in the Grenfell clinical experience. Scholarship amount $150.00 Awarded by the Newfoundland Dental Hygiene Association.
B. Prizes and Awards
Students in the Dental Hygiene program must complete at least 80% of the full course load in that academic year to be eligible for prizes and awards.
1. Second Year Dental Hygiene Students
Nova Scotia Dental Hygienists Association Prize
A cash prize is awarded for the highest academic standing in all subjects.
Newfoundland Dental Hygienists Association Prize
For the second highest academic standing in all subjects there is a cash award.
Columbia Dentoform Prize
For demonstrating the greatest proficiency in patient management and patient education, a columbia Dentoform Model is awarded to the successful student.
United Dental Learning Centre Table Clinic Prize
A cash prize is given for the best table clinic presentation.
Dental Hygiene Student Society
Sponsors cash award for the best table clinic presentation.
Hallmark Table Clinic Prize
A cash prize awarded to first, second, third, and fourth place winners of Dental Hygiene Table Clinics.
Nova Scotia Dental Hygienists' Association Prize
The association sponsors cash awards for the second and third best Table Clinic presentations, respectively (or half of these amounts in the case of two students working together)
Patterson Dental Table Clinics Prize (Dental Hygiene)
A cash prize awarded to first, second, third and fourth place winners of Dental Hygiene Table Clinics.
Sunstar Canada Inc. Dental Hygiene Graduation Program Award
A cash award given to a graduating student in the School of Dental Hygiene who demonstrated interest in patient education and proficiency in patient management.
United Dental Learning Centre Table Clinic Prizes
Cash prizes are awarded for second and third best table clinic presentations.
Anne Rafuse Memorial Prize
There is a cash prize for the greatest academic and social contribution to the class.
Alice Hartlen Memorial Prize
There is a cash award for the student demonstrating the greatest proficiency and creativity in community health.
Halifax County Dental Society Prize
For the student demonstrating the greatest proficiency in Clinical Dental Hygiene, there is a cash award.
Andrea Brennan Memorial Award
A cash award is given to the student chosen as Valedictorian.
2. First Year Dental Hygiene
Katie Lubetzki Memorial Prize
A cash prize is awarded for the highest academic standing in all subjects.
Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick Dental Hygienist Association Prize
A cash award is available to the student who achieves the second highest academic standing in all subjects.
Newfoundland/Labrador Dental Association Award
The Association sponsors an award for the student who is a Newfoundland resident; who is a graduate from a Newfoundland School, college, or University; in the first year of dental hygiene; has the highest grade point average amongst the eligible applicants; and is a student in good standing. The recipient will receive $100 and a plague announcing the award.
Nova Scotia Dental Association Prize
A cash award is awarded to the student who demonstrates the greatest proficiency in Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene.
Lisa Van Alphen Memorial Award
A cash award is presented in recognition of sound standing and professional excellence, in tribute to a person of integrity and sincerity.
C. Bursaries Open to Students in Dental Hygiene
Students who are requesting consideration for any of the following funds are to apply to the “Undergraduate Bursary Program” form. The application can be found at
http://www.moneymatters.dal.ca.
University Bursaries
The university has a number of funds from which bursaries may be awarded to undergraduates, including Dental Hygiene students. Please check program dates at
http://www.moneymatters.dal.ca.
Kate MacDonald Bursary
The income from this fund will be used to provide a bursary to a first year Dental Hygiene student who has demonstrated financial need. Deadline October 15.
The Sunstar Bursary
This bursary is presented to a Dental Hygiene student who has completed the first year, is considered a good student, and is in financial need.
The Jennifer Wright Memorial Bursary
The income from this fund may be awarded annually to a second year Dental Hygiene student who has demonstrated financial need. Deadline October 15.
III. Faculty of Law
A. Scholarships in Law
Several entrance scholarships are available to students with superior academic qualifications. Application for the pure scholarships is not required, except for those of the Law Foundation of Nova Scotia (see entry below) the Arthur Allister MacBain Memorial Scholarship, and the Godsoe Scholarship (see entry below).
Please note that it is University policy to credit scholarships automatically to fees. If this should result in an overpayment of fees, the portion in excess will be rebated to the students. Students must enroll at Schulich School Of Law in order to receive a scholarship.
1. Entrance Scholarships (Deadline for application: November 30)
The Francis Hugh Bell Entrance Scholarship in Law
The purpose of the fund is to provide an annual scholarship to a student entering the first year of the program leading to the Juris Doctor degree (JD) at Dalhousie University. The fund was established to honour the memory of Francis Hugh Bell through a bequest from his daughter, Barbara Bell.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon Entrance Scholarship
The Toronto law firm of Blake, Cassels and Graydon sponsors an annual award for a first year student (or two students) who has shown both academic proficiency and financial need.
The Law Foundation of Nova Scotia Scholarships
The Foundation sponsors five scholarships, each in the amount of $13,000, which are open to exceptionally capable students who are applying to the first year of the Juris Doctor degree at Dalhousie. Scholarships are renewable in each subsequent year if the recipient maintains an “A” average or places within the top 15 students in the class. An application is required, available from the Admissions Office, Faculty of Law, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4H9.
The J. Gerald Godsoe Scholarships
Established in memory of Gerry Godsoe, a Dalhousie law alumnus who contributed greatly to public policy issues in Canada, these scholarships are awarded to scholars accepted to the JD program at the Schulich School Of Law who have demonstrated a particular interest in Canadian public policy issues. The scholarships are in the amount of $10,000, and are renewable if the student maintains a superior academic average in law school. An application is required, available from the Admissions Office, Faculty of Law, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4H9.
The Alistair Fraser Scholarships in Law
A generous bequest from the Estate of the Honourable Allistair Fraser endowed a fund to provide several $1,000 scholarships to the Faculty of Law, Dalhousie University.
The Anderson & Clarence Lockerby Scholarship
This endowed award is in memory of Clarence Lockerby and his uncle, Anderson Lockerby, who perished in World War I. This award will provide funds for a first-year law student who has proven academic excellence and financial need.
The Arthur Allister MacBain Memorial Scholarship
The Arthur Allister MacBain Memorial Scholarship was established by John H. MacBain, in memory of his father, Arthur Allister MacBain (LL.B. Dalhousie, 1951). This $20,000 renewable scholarship is awarded annually to a student entering first year at the Schulich School Of Law who has achieved academic excellence and has demonstrated significant involvement in extracurricular and community activities. An application is required, available from the Admissions Office, Faculty of Law, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4H9.
Miller Thomson LLP National Entrance Scholarship
Established in 2003, the Miller Thomson LLP National Entrance Scholarship is awarded to a first year student who has a high academic achievement, has financial need and is involved with their community as well as extra-curricular activities.
Arthur F. Miller Scholarship in Law
The Arthur F. Miller Scholarship in Law was established by Arthur F. Miller, in memory of his mother, Jean F. Miller. This entrance scholarship is awarded annually to a student entering first year at the Schulich School of Law who has demonstrated academic achievement and financial need and is a graduate from a high school in Labrador. If no students from this area are eligible, graduates from other high schools in Newfoundland, then the Atlantic Provinces, will be eligible.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship in Law
The Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship in Law was established by Lois Hoegg and Ian Wallace. The Scholarship will be presented to one or more students showing scholastic merit, demonstrated leadership and high levels of community involvement. Where funds are available and criteria met, renewable scholarships will be offered for student(s) over the course of their study.
Schulich Entrance Scholarships
In 2009 philanthropist Seymour Schulich generously donated $20 million to Dalhousie Law School in recognition of the excellence of the education offered at the institution since 1883. In recognition of Mr. Schulich 's support, Dalhousie Law School was renamed the Schulich School of Law. Students are the major beneficiaries of the donation. The greatest portion of the Schulich gift is dedicated to new scholarships, including 12 annual entrance scholarships valued at $12,000 - $15,000. Students must apply and be accepted to the JD program at Dalhousie University. The selection committee will evaluate each applicant on two of the following criteria: academic excellence, community involvement / public service, and financial need. Students must indicate in their application the two criteria that they wish to be considered, and supply the requested documentation relevant to those criteria on the Schulich School of Law Scholarship Application Form. Deadline: November 30th.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, Blakes Scholar
The scholarship at Dalhousie is part of a national scholarship program which the law firm of Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP has initiated at law schools across Canada. One second year student is eligible to be a “Blakes Scholar” in an academic year. The scholarship will be awarded to a second year student who has demonstrated academic excellence in the first year of his or her law studies. To be eligible, a student has obtained an academic standing in the top 10% of the first year law school class. Financial need, membership in an historically disadvantaged group as delineated by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act, involvement in the community, extra-curricular activities at Dalhousie, and the existence of multiple responsibilities and/or limited support, may also be considered in the selection of the Blakes Scholar. The Scholarship is renewable in third year, provided that the recipient has an academic standing in the top 20% of the second year class.
Frank M. Covert Scholarship
Established in 1988, this scholarship is named after the late Frank M. Covert. Mr. Covert practised with the firm of Stewart MacKeen and Covert (now Stewart McKelvey). Monies for the scholarship(s) have been made available by individuals and companies who had an association with Mr. Covert and by his law firm and his estate. This scholarship is awarded to a student (or two students) in Second Year at Schulich School Of Law. It is open to students who have achieved a high academic performance in first year. This is defined by the terms of the scholarship as being in the ‘top ten’ students in the first year class. The award is to be made ‘largely, but not exclusively, on the basis of academic performance.’ Extra-curricular performance, bearing, speaking skills and such other factors deemed relevant by the committee may also be considered. The committee may deem it relevant to consider the extent to which a candidate possesses exceptional qualities exhibited or esteemed by Frank Covert. Financial need or the holding of other scholarships are not to be taken into account. The scholarship is renewable in third year provided that the recipient has maintained an “A” average in his or her second year.
2. Graduate Scholarships in Law
Graduate students are eligible for scholarships available to all students registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University, and for the Sir James Dunn Post-Graduate Scholarship available in the Faculty of Law.
The Roy A. Jodrey Scholarship in Law
The will of the late Roy A. Jodrey established a fund, the income of which is to be awarded as an annual scholarship, for post-graduate study at Schulich School Of Law to a student deemed by the faculty to be outstanding.
Law Foundation of Nova Scotia Graduate Millennium Scholarship
The Law Foundation of Nova Scotia established the Graduate Millennium Scholarship in the year 2000.
The Ronald St. John Macdonald Memorial Scholarship
The fund was established to provide a scholarship for an LLM or JSD student working in the area of international and/or international human rights law.
Schulich Scholarships in Law
The fund provides annual scholarships to LLM and JSD students.
Fielding Sherwood Memorial Fund
The fund provides a bursary which is to be awarded to an LLM or JSD student whose work concerns the environment, or relates in some way to fisheries or ocean research studies. The intent is that the bursary be directed toward travel or research. The student will be selected by the Dean, on the advice of Faculty members in the areas concerned. The annual amount is to be determined by him/her. One award may be made annually. The fund will be self-perpetuating.
The George C. Thompson Fellowship in Law
Mr. George C. Thompson established a fund to provide a graduate fellowship for a student enrolled in the Master of Laws (LLM) program at Dalhousie. The fellowship should preferably be awarded to an LLB or JD graduate from Dalhousie with preference given to students who combine scholarly achievement and athletic involvement throughout the candidate's university career.
The H.A.J. Wedderburn Scholarship in Law
The fund provides an annual scholarship to a Black Nova Scotian enrolled in a graduate program (LLM or JSD) in the Faculty of Law, Dalhousie University.
B. Prizes and Medals
1. Third Year Students
Robert E. Bamford Memorial Award
The friends, colleagues and classmates of the late Robert E. Bamford, a graduate of the Class of 1975, have established this memorial prize in his honour. Robert Bamford was formerly the treasurer and president of the Dalhousie Law Students' Society and, at the time of his death, was a doctoral student in law at the University of Edinburgh. The prize is awarded to the third-year student who best combines academic excellence with a commitment to the Law School community.
The Eunice W. Beeson Memorial Prize
This prize is to be awarded at the discretion of the Faculty to the qualifying woman student in the Law School who seems worthy on the basis of her academic performance in the School, qualities of personality and character, and financial need. The prize was established by Mrs. Mary Beeson Mobley and friends in memory of Miss Eunice W. Beeson, the first professional Librarian in the Law School, Sir James Dunn Law Librarian and Associate Professor, 1959-66.
Thomas Burchell Memorial Good Citizenship Prize in Law
The purpose of this prize is to honour the life and work of the late Thomas Burchell. This prize is to be awarded at the spring convocation and will be awarded to a graduating student who is voted by the graduating class as most supportive of fellow students during the course of their education.
The Edna Chambers Class of `77 Judicial Remedies Prize
Established by the Class of `77 to honour the memory of Edna Chambers, and awarded to a third year student who has achieved the highest standing in the Judicial Remedies class.
Graduating Class of 2008 Book Prize
The Graduating Class of 2008 is sponsoring a Book Prize to be awarded to the graduating student who best exemplifies the camaraderie at Dal Law (making their fellow students smile just from being in their presence). The book to be awarded is the current edition of the Black's Law Dictionary in hard cover.
The A. William Cox Memorial Award
The family and friends of the late A. William Cox, a graduate of the Class of 1949, established this memorial prize in his honour. This annual prize is awarded to a graduating student who is from Atlantic Canada, has demonstrated scholastic merit and financial need and who has registered for, or participated in, the Dalhousie Legal Aid Clinical program or who has demonstrated a high level of community commitment and service.
Dawn Russell Community Commitment Award (Discretionary Award)
This annual award recognizes and encourages student commitment to legal careers in public service. It is awarded to graduating students who have taken an interest in public service throughout Law School and who have demonstrated an intention to pursue a career path devoted to public service.
The Donald Marshall Jr. Memorial Award
This annual award commemorates Donald Marshall Junior's contributions to challenging and reforming aspects of the Canadian Criminal Justice System and to the recognition of Aboriginal Treaty Rights. The award recipient will be a graduating student who has a proven commitment to raising awareness and working for social justice and criminal law reform with respect to Aboriginal peoples.
Muriel Duckworth Award
Awarded annually to a woman or women in the graduating class who best exemplifies the qualities of Muriel Duckworth by raising consciousness of women's issues and feminism in the legal community. The successful candidate shall be chosen by the Discretionary Awards Committee along with the Professor teaching Women and the Law, and a representative chosen by the Schulich School Of Law Association of Women and the Law.
G.O. Forsyth Prize (Discretionary Award)
This prize is awarded to the student whom the Faculty deems to be the most deserving in the sense of combining the qualities of scholarship, character and need.
William Johnston Grant Q.C. Memorial Award (Discretionary Award)
Awarded annually to a graduating law student who has demonstrated financial need, demonstrated a contribution to both academic and extra curricular life at Schulich School Of Law, and has achieved a good and healthy balance between academic and social pursuits. Patterson Palmer LLP sponsors this award in honour of Mr. Grant, one of the firm's founding members.
Health Law Institute Prize
This prize is awarded annually to the third year law student graduating in the Health Law Specialization Program having the highest grade point average in health law courses counted toward the specialization.
The Honourable W.A. Henry Prize
Awarded to the graduating student who has achieved the highest standing in Constitutional Law subjects chosen by the faculty.
Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP Prize
Awarded to a third year student who has completed (or is enrolled) in the Dalhousie Legal Aid Clinical Law Program and who has the highest overall standing in the graduating class among clinic students.
David M. Jones Memorial Award
Awarded to a third year student whose character has been a source of inspiration and optimism to his or her classmates and the Law School community.
Robert W. Kerr Labour Law Prize
Awarded to the graduating student who has achieved the highest standing in the Labour Law subject - Collective Agreement.
The Leonard A. Kitz, QC Prize
A book prize, valued at $250, donated by Leonard A. Kitz, QC, will be awarded annually for skill in oral legal argument, in moot courts or as otherwise determined by the faculty.
LexisNexis Canada Prize in Environmental Law
A book prize, valued at $250, will be awarded to the LLB or JD student who attains the highest mark in Environmental Law I.
Maritime Law Book Company Prize
Three book prizes of $150 will be awarded to the student who has attained the highest mark in each section of The Legal Profession and Professional Responsibility.
The Sarah MacWalker MacKenzie Clinical Law Award
The Dalhousie Legal Aid Service established a prize, awarded at the discretion of the Director and staff, in recognition of the contributions and exemplary service of Sarah MacKenzie. The prize is open to a third-year student who has successfully completed the Clinical Law Program at Dalhousie Legal Aid and who has made an outstanding contribution toward the DLAS goals of education, service, community development and law reform.
Elizabeth May Award for Environmental Service
Awarded annually to a student in the graduating class who has been involved in promoting environmental awareness in the law school and broader community. Elizabeth May is an environmentalist, writer, activist, lawyer and graduate of Schulich School Of Law (`83). Elizabeth May has exemplified a long and inspiring commitment to environmentalism and this award recognizes students who are also making a significant contribution to environmental issues and environmental law. The successful candidate shall be chosen by the Discretionary Awards Committee along with Professors from the Law School's Marine and Environmental Law Institute (MELAW).
Arthur R. Moreira, Q.C. Memorial Prize
Awarded to the third year student who has demonstrated excellence in Equity and Trusts.
NSBS Presidents’ Leadership Award
Awarded to a student who intends to article in Nova Scotia and who has exemplified consistent leadership qualities.
The William D. Outhit Prize in Administrative Law
Awarded to the graduating student who has attained the highest standing in Administrative Law.
The A.S. Pattillo Prize for Advocacy
The Toronto firm of Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP sponsor this prize in memory of Mr. Arthur Pattillo, a renowned advocate. The prize is to be shared by the winners of the annual Smith Shield Moot Court competition.
Judge Fran Potts Award (Discretionary Award)
Awarded to a graduating student who has achieved academic excellence and who has shown a commitment to the overall spirit of Dalhousie as well as a contribution to the Law School.
Francois-Michael Proulx Memorial Prize
Awarded to the visiting civil law student who has made a significant contribution in enriching the life of the Schulich School Of Law.
The Honourable H.G. Puddester Prize
This annual prize of $250 is funded by the St. John's law firm Orsborn, Benson, Myles, in memory of The Honourable Harold G. Puddester, a Dalhousie Law School graduate, and former Deputy Minister of Justice of Newfoundland and Justice of the Supreme Court of that Province. The recipient shall be either a permanent resident of Newfoundland or have the evident intention to practice law in Newfoundland. The award will be made considering (a) demonstrated academic ability in public law; (b) leadership ability; and (c) extra-curricular activities beneficial to the law school and/or the legal profession. Preference will be given to a third year student, with the prize being based on performance over all three years. Failing a suitable third year student, preference will be given to a second year student based on the student's performance in First and Second years. Failing a suitable second year student, preference will be given to a first year student based on performance in First Year only.
The Horace E. Read Award
Awarded to a third year student who has made the greatest overall contribution to scholarship and student life.
The Henry B. Rhude Memorial Prize
In 1985 the law firm of Stewart, MacKeen and Covert (now Stewart McKelvey) set up this prize which is to be awarded to a student who attains the highest mark in Secured Transactions.
The George Isaac Smith Memorial Award
An award of $500 is available to the student in any year of Law who has shown academic excellence by attaining a high scholastic average, and who has demonstrated in the opinion of Faculty the most promise of achieving exemplary standards of professional and public service.
R.A. Smith Advocacy Prize
An annual prize of $500 will be awarded to the graduating student who has achieved the highest standing in the combination of Civil Procedure, Civil Trial Practice and Insurance Law.
University Medal in Law
This medal may be awarded on graduation to the student who has achieved the highest cumulative average of those attaining First Class distinction in the studies of Third Year, and who has achieved a very high standard of excellence. (Please note that eligibility will be determined solely on the basis of law classes.)
2. Second or Third Year Students
Robert Batt Memorial Award
Friends and associates of the late Robert John Batt (Class of 1936) have established a fund which provides a prize to the student who achieves excellent standing in the subject area of Constitutional Law.
Bennett Jones LLP Prize in Intellectual Property II
The law firm of Bennett Jones LLP sponsors an annual prize of $500 to the student who has attained the highest standing in Intellectual Property Law II.
Bereskin and Parr Prize
Awarded to the student who achieves the highest mark in the Intellectual Property Law class.
The Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP Prize
The law firm of Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP sponsors an annual prize of $500 to the student who has attained the highest standing in Business Associations.
Canadian Energy Law Foundation Prize
A prize in the amount of $2500 to be awarded to the student who has demonstrated outstanding performance in the Oil and Gas law class.
The Lorne O. Clarke Prize in Dispute Resolution
The Nova Scotia Barristers' Society, the Canadian Bar Association, the Judiciary of Nova Scotia and Schulich School Of Law established this prize to honour the distinguished career of Lorne O. Clarke, former Chief Justice of Nova Scotia. This prize will be awarded to the student who achieves the highest standing in Dispute Resolution.
Cox & Palmer Corporate Taxation Prize
The law firm of Cox & Palmer sponsors a prize in the amount of $500 to the student achieving the highest mark in Taxation of Corporations.
Davies, Ward, Phillips & Vineberg LLP Prize
A prize of $1,000 donated by the Toronto law firm of Davies, Ward & Vineberg LLP is to be awarded to the second or third year student who has achieved the highest combined mark in Business Associations, Commercial Law and Taxation I.
The Robert T. Donald Memorial Prize
Former students, colleagues and friends of the late Robert T. Donald, a teacher at the Law School and Dean from 1969 until his death in 1971, established an endowment fund. A portion of the net annual income is expended as a prize to the student who has achieved the highest standing in Corporate Transactions.
Robert T. Donald Prize in Insurance
The Carswell Company and colleagues of the late Dean Donald have established a fund to provide for an annual prize to recognize the achievement of that student who has attained the highest mark in Insurance.
The Milton and Carole Ehrlich Prize
Awarded in memory of the late Richard Weiner who was actively involved with the United Nations, this prize is given to recognize the student who has achieved the highest standing in Law of the Sea subjects.
The Edward Charles Foley Prize
Awarded to the student who is enrolled in the MELP certificate program who has obtained a weighted average of not less than B and has demonstrated a commitment to public/community service in the environmental or related area.
G.O. Forsyth Essay Prize
Awarded to the student who submits the best essay on a legal topic, to be selected by the faculty.
The H. Carl Goldenberg, QC, Prize
An annual prize of $100 is given to the student with the highest standing in Public Law subjects designated by the faculty.
Gowlings Law and Technology Prize
The law firm of Gowlings, Toronto sponsors a prize in the amount of $500 to the student achieving the highest mark in Law and Technology.
Clinton Havey Law of Succession Prize
The family of Clinton Havey LLB '47 sponsors an annual prize to be awarded to the student who has demonstrated academic excellence in the area of Law of Succession.
James Hendry Memorial Prize in Law
The family of James Hendry LLB’ 47 sponsors an annual prize to be awarded to the student who has demonstrated academic excellence in the area of International Law.
The J.S.D. Tory Writing Awards
The fund was established by the law firm of Tory, Tory, DesLauriers & Binnington in memory of the late J.S.D. Tory, to provide annually one or more awards to full-time students in the Faculty of Law to reward legal writing excellence, to encourage legal scholarship, and to provide the recipients with the financial ability to do additional research and writing on an outstanding piece of written work.
Donald A. Kerr Memorial Prize
The Eastern Admiralty Law Association sponsors an annual prize to be awarded to the student who has achieved high standing in the subject area of Maritime Law.
Stuart Clarke Lane Memorial Prize
The Class of 1940 established an endowment fund in memory of their classmate. In 1978 the fund was supplemented by a generous bequest from the Estate of Pauline H. Lane in memory of her son. This annual prize is awarded to the student who has achieved the highest mark in Administrative Law.
Professor Ronald St. John Macdonald Prize in Public International Law
An endowment was established by the distinguished former Dean of Law to provide an annual prize awarded to the student who attains the highest mark in Public International Law.
The McInnes Cooper Commercial Law Prize
This prize of $500 is sponsored annually by the law firm of McInnes Cooper and is awarded to the student who achieves the highest mark in Commercial Law.
The McInnes Cooper Internet Media Law Prize
This prize of $300 is sponsored by the law firm of McInnes Cooper and is awarded to the student who achieves the highest grade in Internet and Media Law.
The McInnes Cooper Labour Law Group Prize
This prize of $500 is sponsored annually by the law firm of McInnes Cooper and is awarded to the student who achieves the highest mark in Labour Law.
The McInnes Cooper Trade Law Seminar Prize
A prize of $500 to be awarded to the student with the highest mark in International Trade Law.
The R. Graham Murray Prize
The Class of 1954 established an endowment in honour of Professor R. Graham Murray, QC, a distinguished teacher at the Law School. The prize is awarded to a deserving student in a subject to be designated by the Faculty.
Osgoode Society Book Prize in Legal History
Awarded annually to a student having demonstrated superior ability in legal history through the writing of a major paper.
Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP Prize
This prize of $500 is sponsored annually by the Toronto firm of Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP and is awarded to the student who achieves the highest mark in Securities Regulations.
Justice Ronald N. Pugsley Trial Advocacy Award
The fund was established by the family of Justice Ronald N. Pugsley to honour his distinguished career, and will provide an annual prize for a second or third year student or students at Schulich School Of Law who has (have) achieved excellence in trial court or appellate court advocacy in a competitive trial or moot court competition.
The Elkanah Rafuse Prize in Admiralty Law
An endowment was established in memory of the late Elkanah Rafuse of Halifax to provide an annual prize to the student who achieves the highest standing in Maritime Law and Practice.
The Horace E. Read Legislation Prize
The establishment of a fund in memory of the late Dean Horace Read provides an annual prize to the student who attains the highest mark in Legislation.
Professor Robert A. Samek Memorial Prize
The establishment of a memorial fund by family, relatives and friends of the late Professor Robert A. Samek makes possible a book prize for the student who achieves the highest mark in General Jurisprudence.
W.A. Tomblin Memorial Prize
A prize awarded to the second or third year student with the highest mark in Bankruptcy.
3. Second Year Students
The Honourable Richard B. Hanson Prize
Established by Mrs. R.B. Hanson, this endowment provides for an annual prize to the student who achieves the highest mark in Constitutional Law. The prize is in memory of a distinguished graduate of Dalhousie, lawyer and public servant.
Robert B. MacLellan Memorial Prize in Business Law
This award was established in memory of Robert B. MacLellan and is awarded to a student who has registered to complete the Business Law Specialization; has completed 10 of the 23 credits required (7 of which must be in courses which are mandatory for the Specialization) and has attained the highest grade point average in second year law among those students registered in the Specialization.
Mr. Justice Vincent C. MacDonald Prize
A prize will be awarded to the student who, in the opinion of faculty, has shown the most satisfactory progress during second year and who has attained at least second-class standing.
4. First or Second Year Students
The John V. O'Dea Prize
A prize of $150 is to be awarded annually to a student who was admitted as a special status or a mature applicant. The prize is to be awarded after the student has completed either first or second year on the combined basis of good academic standing and contribution to the Schulich School Of Law.
5. First Year Students
The Craig Bauer Memorial Law Prize
Awarded to a first year Schulich School Of Law student who achieves high standing in first year Tort Law and who best exemplifies the traits that made Craig Bauer a special person, specifically, outstanding academic achievement and excellence in intramural sports.
Borden Ladner Gervais Professional Excellence Award
The law firm of Borden Ladner Gervais awards an annual prize in the amount of $2,500 to a first year student who has achieved academic excellence and has displayed qualities that reflect the Borden Ladner Gervais core values, which include integrity, excellence, teamwork and commitment. If more than one qualified student applies, it is possible that two smaller awards will be made in some years.
BOYNECLARKE LLP Prize
The law firm of BOYNECLARKE LLP awards a prize annually in the amount of $1,000 to the first year student from Nova Scotia who has demonstrated excellence through a combination of academic achievement, participation and contribution to the law school and the broader community.
CCH Canadian Limited Prize in Legal Research and Writing
The company sponsors an annual prize which is to be awarded to the student who achieves the highest mark in the legal research and writing program.
The Class of 1958 Prize
An endowment fund, the gift of the Law Class of 1958, provides a prize which is to be awarded to the student who achieves the highest mark in Criminal Justice: The Individual and the State.
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin Prize
Awarded to the student from Ontario who achieves the highest standing in first year.
G.O. Forsyth Essay Prize
Awarded to the student who submits the best essay on a legal topic in Legal Research and Writing (Assignments 2/3).
The W. Donald Goodfellow, QC, Prize
This Calgary lawyer, a graduate of the Law School, sponsors an annual prize of $200 to be awarded to the student who achieves the second highest standing among those in the first-year class.
The Honourable Angus L. Macdonald Prize
This prize is awarded to the student who has attained the highest mark in the class Tort Law and Damage Compensation.
McMillan LLP Prize
The sum of $800 is awarded to the student who has demonstrated academic excellence in Contracts, Torts and Property and has demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities.
The W.S. O'Hara Prize in Criminal Law
A prize from the income of a fund established in memory of W.S. O'Hara is to be awarded to the student who has attained the highest academic standing in Criminal Law.
The Clyde W. Sperry Prize
A prize from the income of a fund established in memory of Clyde W. Sperry is to be awarded to the student who has attained the highest mark in the class Property in its Historical Perspective.
C. Bursaries and Scholarships
This subsection should be read with reference to the general bursary portion of the Financial Aid section.
Mary Bailey Memorial Bursary
To be awarded annually to a law student in financial need, who has demonstrated an interest in Family Law.
The Est. Ethelind A. Bligh Scholarship
A scholarship will be awarded to the student of the first year who, having made a high scholastic average, in the opinion of the Faculty shows the most promise of achieving high standards of professional and public service.
Canadian Bar Association (NS Branch) Scholarship
Through its more than 32,000 members the Canadian Bar Association is one of the Country's most prestigious and rapidly growing national professional associations. The objectives of the Association are to promote the administration of justice, encourage a high standard of legal education and training; uphold the honour of the profession; advance the science of jurisprudence; and foster harmonious relations and co-operation among law societies, and bench, and members of the Association. An annual scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded on completion of second year to the student who has shown academic excellence by attaining a high scholastic average and who demonstrates, in the opinion of the faculty, the most promise of achieving the objects of the Association described above.
Cape Breton Barristers' Society Scholarship
Beginning in 1965 the Cape Breton Barristers' Society instituted an annual scholarship which is to be awarded, at the discretion of the Dean, to a student (or two students) from Cape Breton County, on a combined basis of academic performance and financial need.
Dugald Christie Memorial Bursary in Law
This bursary was established by colleagues and friends in memory of Dugald Christie, a graduate of the class of 1966. His life work was championing the rights of the impoverished and those without access to legal counsel. The recipient of this award will be registered (or participated) in the Dalhousie Legal Aid Program, has demonstrated financial need; has satisfactory academic standing and demonstrated a commitment to community service.
Class of 58 Gift to the Dalhousie Law School (Bursary)
This bursary was established by the Class of 1958, Dalhousie Law School. Recipient will be regular full-time law student of any year who demonstrates financial need.
Class of 96 Bursary
This bursary was established by the Class of 1996, Dalhousie Law School. Recipient will be regular full-time law student of any year who demonstrates financial need and has satisfactory academic standing.
The Law Class of 2000
The Law Class of 2000 committed monies to Dalhousie University to establish the above named fund at the university. The fund is to provide bursaries to law students who need financial support. This award will go to a student who is in any year of study, has demonstrated financial need and has demonstrated a commitment to the Schulich School of Law, campus, or local communities.
The Mary C. Cleyle Bursary
The family, friends, colleagues and classmates of the late Mary C. Cleyle, a graduate of the class of 1972, established in 1976 a bursary fund in her memory. The accrued annual interest of the fund is used as a bursary to assist students in their second or third year of studies who are in need of financial assistance.
The Athena Bell Colpitts Scholarship
This Scholarship was established in June 2003 to provide an endowment for an annual scholarship program for worthy Indigenous Black, Aboriginal, and Inuit law students. The award will go to students in any year of study who demonstrate financial need and are either Indigenous Black; or Aboriginal; or Inuit.
The D.S. and F.L. Coombes Bursary Awards
This Bursary Fund was established in 2004 by the Estate of Douglas Coombes. Douglas Coombes graduated from Dalhousie University in 1936 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. After serving as a Flight Lieutenant in the RCAF from 1942 to 1946, he worked with the Royal Bank of Canada. Prior to his retirement, Douglas Coombes was a Vice President at the RBC. The income from the trust created is to be used to assist a deserving student or students in the final year of studies in each of the faculties of law and medicine and is to be distributed such that the award shall alternate from year to year between men and women students. Exercising the discretion given to it, the Law School has determined that: financial need is to be the basis of determining the recipients of the Coombes Bursary, more than one Award will normally be made annually, and the criteria for determining financial need will be the same as that provided for in the General Bursary Application process.
The R.T. Donald Memorial Bursary
An endowment fund was established to provide bursaries (and a prize) in memory of the late Robert T. Donald, a former dean of the Law School. Bursaries are available to students in any year who have demonstrated financial need.
The J. Gordon Fogo Bursary
This bursary was established in 1979 by James G. Fogo, as a memorial to his father James Gordon Fogo. The fund will be used to provide financial assistance to one or more Law student(s) who have demonstrated financial need while pursuing his/her Law Degree (LL.B/JD).
The Edward C. Foley Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is in memory of the late Edward (Ted) C. Foley, LLB 1980. While at law school, Mr. Foley was particularly interested in marine, international and environmental law and was President of the John E. Read International Society. He was also active in provincial politics and in Amnesty International. The scholarship is to be awarded, on recommendation of the Dean, to a second or third year student who has completed at least two classes in the international, marine and environmental areas, and who has achieved an overall average of more than B. Consideration will also be given to the personal qualities of the candidate including leadership roles assumed at law school and community involvement. This scholarship was established by donations from friends of Mr. Foley, from both inside and outside the Law School.
Professor Arthur L. Foote, QC, Memorial Bursary
This bursary honours the memory of Arthur L. Foote, Q.C., one of the great professors of the Law School. His commitment to academic excellence and to the interests of the socially disadvantaged was matched only by his deep concern for students and their personal or academic problems. Awarded to students who show demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic standing, the successful candidate should exhibit, if possible, characteristics exemplified by Professor Foote, including curiosity, sensitivity, generosity, sense of humour and be hard- working, people-oriented and have high academic standards. Preference will be given to a First Year student who is a resident of Pictou County.
The George O. Forsyth Bursary
Awarded to student(s) deemed by the faculty to be deserving in the sense of combining the qualities of scholarship, character, and economic need.
The Ellorient, Donald and Hugh Fraser Memorial Scholarship
The Fraser family has established a fund in memory of their parents, to provide an annual award to an undergraduate law student in any year of study who has been a resident anywhere in Yarmouth County for at least seven years prior to the receipt of the award. The recipient will be the student who, in the opinion of the Faculty, is the most capable student and resident in that county.
The Constance R. Glube Bursary
The Constance R. Glube Bursary Fund will assist law students at Dalhousie. The Fund was established by the Nova Scotia Barristers Society and Dalhousie Law School out of the proceeds from a symposium held in honour of Justice Constance R. Glube, former Chief Justice of Nova Scotia, to honour her distinguished career. The award will go to an Atlantic Canadian, Second or Third Year Law Student who has demonstrated financial need, high academic achievement, and leadership in the advancement of women in the legal profession.
The John Wilfred Godfrey Scholarship
Established by Joan Godfrey Mackenzie in memory of her father, a former lecturer at Dalhousie Law School and member of the Nova Scotia Bar, to reward merit as well as assist need.
The Donald G. Grant Bursary Fund
This fund was established through a bequest from Donald G. Grant BA 30, LLB 32 in memory of Dr. Sidney Earle Smith, Dean of the Law School from 1929-34 to support an annual bursary for a second or third year student enrolled full time in the LL.B/JD program at Dalhousie University. Donald Gordon Grant graduated from Dalhousie with a Bachelor of Arts in 1930 and Bachelor of Laws in 1932. While at Dalhousie, he was active in student affairs, played varsity hockey and was a member of the intercollegiate debating team. He practiced law in Halifax before joining the Canadian army where he served in the Judge Advocate General Branch. He joined the Nova Scotia Trust Company becoming General Manager and later President and CEO, a position he held until his retirement in 1971.
Reg Hamm Memorial Bursary
An endowment fund was established to provide an annual bursary in memory of Reginald Hamm, the warm-hearted and dedicated custodian of the Weldon Law Building. The bursary is open to students in Second and Third year who have demonstrated financial need.
John L. Harris Q.C. Scholarship in Law
Established by the estate of Norma Joan Coleman in memory of John L. Harris, Q.C. The scholarship will be awarded to students in Second and Third year who, in the opinion of faculty, has or have demonstrated financial need and academic achievement.
The David M. Jones Memorial Bursary
Awarded on the basis of financial need and satisfactory academic standing, to a student who exemplifies the character of David Jones while he was at the Law School.
The James A. MacDonald Award
This endowed award is in memory of James Alexander MacDonald, a graduate of Dalhousie Law School. This award will go to a student who is in any year, has a satisfactory academic record and has demonstrated financial need.
The MacIntosh Bursaries
The fund is established by A.J. MacIntosh in memory of his parents Mr. Ross MacIntosh and Mrs. Katherine MacIntosh. It is to be used to assist students who are experiencing financial difficulty. The principal criterion for any award shall be the needs of the student, rather than the achievement of academic excellence. Preference will be given to any candidate who has demonstrated a significant interest in public affairs.
Emelyn L. MacKenzie Bursary
The University was given a generous bequest under the Will of the late Emelyn L. MacKenzie to benefit students in Arts & Science, Dentistry and Law equally. Applicants are to be bona fide residents of Victoria County, Cape Breton (as defined by the boundaries then extant in AD 1900). Financial need and character are the main criteria.
The R. Graham Murray Bursary
In commemoration of their 25th anniversary the Law Class of 1954 established an endowment in honour of Professor R. Graham Murray, QC, a distinguished teacher in the Faculty of Law. A portion of the annual income is awarded as a prize to a deserving student and the remainder is allocated as financial assistance to students who have shown financial need.
The Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
Given in honour of the Law School's 100th birthday, the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society bursary is awarded to those students in financial need.
Prince Edward Island Law Foundation Scholarship
The PEI Law Foundation in 1985 donated the sum of $20,000 to establish an endowment from which the annual income will provide a major scholarship. This scholarship is tenable by a student who is entering Second or Third Year of study in law, who is ordinarily a resident of Prince Edward Island, is in financial need, and has achieved a good academic record in the Law School.
The Jack and Barbara Prince Bursary
This bursary fund was set up in 1977 by Jack and Barbara Prince of Halifax. The income of this fund is awarded annually by the Law School to a needy student, normally resident in the Province of Nova Scotia who has been accepted into the first year of the JD program. The bursary may be renewable, depending on the financial position of the holder of the award. Preference in awarding the bursary will be given to black students.
Frances Stanfield Robertson Bursary
This bursary is awarded to a mature female student in Second or Third Year of Law School, who has achieved a satisfactory academic standing and engaged in extracurricular activities at Law School.
The George W.W. Ross Memorial Scholarship
This endowed scholarship, established in memory of the late George W.W. Ross by his family, is awarded annually by the Faculty of Law to a law student entering second year who has placed in the top third of his or her class and who, in the opinion of the Faculty, is deserving of financial assistance.
Schulich Scholarships - For Students in their 2nd or 3rd year of study
In 2009 philanthropist Seymour Schulich generously donated $20 million to Dalhousie Law School in recognition of the excellence of the education offered at the institution since 1883. In recognition of Mr. Schulich's support, Dalhousie Law School was renamed the Schulich School of Law. Students are major beneficiaries of the donation. The greatest portion of the Schulich gift is dedicated to new scholarships, including 24 annual scholarships averaging $12,000 each. Students will be asked to apply annually in the fall. Each applicant will be evaluated on two of the following criteria: academic merit, financial need, and community service/entrepreneurial talent. Students must indicate in their application the two criteria for which they wish to be considered, and supply the requested documentation relevant to those criteria on the Schulich School of Law Scholarship Application Form.
The Torey Family Scholarship Fund
The fund was established through a bequest from Donald C. Torey LLB '55 in recognition of the role Dalhousie University played in the lives of members of his family. Mr. Torey's half sisters Helen Wood BME '33 and Pauline Hillis BA '28, BEd '61 were also Dalhousie alum. The fund will provide one or more annual scholarships to students enrolled in the Juris Doctor (JD) program at Dalhousie University who have achieved and maintained a high level of academic achievement. First priority will be given to qualified students from Nova Scotia (or from the other Atlantic Provinces). The amount of the scholarship will be limited to the amount of the recipient's tuition.
The James Spurr Environmental Law Bursary
James Spurr, an alumnus of Dalhousie University, donated $25,000 to establish a Bursary in his name at the Schulich School Of Law. The Bursary is to provide one or more annual bursaries to undergraduate law students whose focus is in the area of environmental law. The award may go to a Second or Third year student who demonstrates financial need.
The Gordon S. and Mary C. Walker Memorial Bursary
An endowment fund was established to provide financial assistance from the net annual income to one or more students. The fund is a gift from the Estates of Gordon S. and Mary C. Walker. The late Mr. Walker was the owner of Walker Financial Company, the last privately owned bank in Canada, situated in Port Hawkesbury, N.S.
The Grace Wambolt Scholarship
This award is open to a person born in Nova Scotia to assist one or more students in any year of law at Dalhousie. The assessment criteria consist of academic performance and financial need. A winner may be reconsidered in subsequent years of the law program. Where two students qualify equally and one is a woman, preference is to be given to the woman. The fund was established in 1978 by Grace Wambolt, the fifth woman to have graduated from the Faculty of Law at Dalhousie University. She was the first woman to have been elected to the Council of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society and the first woman to be awarded a certificate for 50 years of active service at the Bar of Nova Scotia.
The Prudence Watson Memorial Bursary in Law
The Prudence Watson Memorial Bursary was established by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP in Toronto to honour the contribution and memory of Prudence Watson, who was an exceptional lawyer and person. The award will go to a mature law student who has demonstrated financial need and academic achievement.
IV. Faculty of Medicine
A. Scholarships
The Medical Admissions Committee is responsible for the selection of entering scholars. The prescribed application form will be made available by the Admissions and Student Affairs Office, to all accepted applicants. The Scholarships & Awards Committee of the Faculty of Medicine is responsible for the selection of in-course scholars. Applications are made available to students in early August each year.
B. Entrance Scholarships and Bursaries
A variety of scholarships and bursaries are offered to all students who have been offered a place in Medicine. There are varying residence requirements. While selection depends primarily upon scholastic ability, the Admissions Committee may go beyond this in making bursary awards. The deadline to submit entrance scholarship applications will be posted on the Admissions website by the end of June each year.
The awards are made in early October, subject to the acceptance of the applicant by the University for admission to the first year of the medical class in the year of award, and her/his registration as a student at the regular date in August.
1. Scholarships/Bursaries Limited to or Preference Given to Residents of the Three Maritime Provinces
The A.R. Mearle Smith Bursary
A bursary or bursaries to be presented to a student(s) who has or have graduated from Bathurst High School who, having completed the first year in the Faculty of Medicine, is or are enrolled on a full-time basis in the second or a subsequent year in the faculty.
Dr. R.M. Pendrigh Scholarship
The income from an endowment to be awarded to the student from New Brunswick who, in the opinion of the University, has demonstrated need and merit with preference given to students who reside in West Saint John, New Brunswick
James A. Wardrope Entrance Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed by the late Dr. M.J. Wardrope in memory of his son. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student of high standing entering the first year of Medicine at Dalhousie University.
The Dr. A. Gaum Bursary
This bursary, in memory of Dr. A. Gaum of Sydney, Cape Breton is to be awarded to an entering medical student who has demonstrated financial need, with preference to be given to residents of Cape Breton.
Jogindar Majhail Memorial Bursary
A bursary to provide financial assistance to a first year medical student who has demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic standing. This bursary will be renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet those criteria through four consecutive years of his/her MD degree.
Dr. J.J. Carroll Scholarships
In memory of Dr. J.J. Carroll, the earnings from the fund will be used annually to provide entrance scholarship(s) to students enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University. These scholarships will be renewable at the same rate for years two and three of study in the MD program provided that the recipient(s) maintains satisfactory academic standing. Preference will be given to applicants who are residents of Eastern Nova Scotia.
The Alan Tarshis and Nancy Goodman Scholarship in Medicine
A scholarship for an entering student who has demonstrated all round excellence in both academic and non-academic pursuits and demonstrates financial need.
John Stewart Memorial Scholarship
To provide an entrance scholarship to a Nova Scotia student from the Indigenous Black or First Nations communities who has been offered admission to the Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. D.A. Gillis Entrance Scholarship
This scholarship in honour of Dr. D.A. Gillis was established by Faculty members of the Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University. This award is to be given to a student from the Maritime Provinces on the basis of all-round excellence of the candidate, including both academic and non-academic factors.
Leslie Ann Campbell Entrance Scholarship
This memorial award will be given annually to a resident of Nova Scotia. The recipient will have demonstrated satisfactory academic standing and financial need. The award will be renewable for years two through four of the academic program, provided the recipient maintains satisfactory academic standing and demonstrates continued financial need. While this award is being held on a continuing basis, it will not be available as an entrance scholarship.
Krishan Parkash Gopal Memorial Bursary
A bursary to provide financial assistance to a first year medical student who has demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic standing. This bursary will be renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet those criteria through four consecutive years of his/her MD degree.
Dr. John Quinlan Memorial Bursary
This fund has been established in memory of Dr. John J. Quinlan and is to be awarded to a student(s) from the Maritime Provinces entering Dalhousie University Medical School. The recipient(s) will have demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic standing. The recipient may retain the bursary in year two of the program leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine.
The Barbara L. Blauvelt Entrance Bursary
This bursary, in honour of Barbara L. Blauvelt, a forty-five year employee of Dalhousie, is to be awarded to a student from the Maritime Provinces in financial need. The award is to go to the student who is not in the top 25% of the applicants accepted into the program.
Canaport LNG Bursary DMNB
To provide a renewable bursary for an undergraduate medical student to complete four years of study while enrolled in the DMNB Medical Education Program located on the UNBSJ campus. The intention of the bursary is to assist the student in covering the costs of tuition. Student fees are well as the average cost of rooms and board. The recipient may retain the bursary in years two, three and four of the program.
Dalhousie University Entrance Scholarships
Limited funding is also available annually for disbursement by the Committee to deserving students.
Hannah and Thomas Casey Memorial Bursary
A bursary to support one or more annual bursaries for students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program. They must demonstrate financial need and first priority will be given to students from Glace Bay and other areas of Industrial cape Breton.
Max & Etta Epstein Memorial Bursary
To provide one or more bursaries for full-time undergraduate medical students who demonstrate financial need and satisfactory academic standing.
2. Scholarships/Bursaries Open to All Entering Students
Etta and Frederick Ross Memorial Bursary
A fund has been established by Dr. James F. Ross in memory of his parents, the income of which is to be used to enable a deserving student to attend the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University.
Dalhousie Medical Alumni Association Entrance Scholarship
This scholarship, established by the Dalhousie Medical Alumni Association, is to be awarded to an entering student on the basis of all-round excellence both academic and non-academic.
Florence Fear Davies, R.N. Memorial Scholarship
To provide an annual scholarship in the faculty of Medicine for a first year medical student, with preference given to a female student. Applications for extension of this award beyond the first year may be considered if the student has maintained satisfactory academic standing and has shown qualities of dedication and compassion. The scholarship may be renewed if the student has maintained satisfactory academic standing and may be in financial need.
Joseph Fear Memorial Scholarship
To provide an annual scholarship in the Faculty of Medicine for a first year Medical student. The Scholarship may be renewed if the student has maintained satisfactory academic standing and has shown qualities of dedication and compassion and may be in financial need.
Dr. E. James Gordon Scholarship
This fund, in memory of Dr. E. James Gordon who graduated from Dalhousie in 1941, will be used annually to provide an entrance scholarship to a student enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine. The recipient will have demonstrated all-round excellence in both academic and non-academic factors.
Halifax Medical Society Entrance Scholarship
Through the generosity and support of the physicians in the Halifax Medical Society, an Entrance Scholarship was established to recognize academic excellence, extracurricular activities, leadership and personal qualities. Need will also be one of the elements that may be considered along with the qualities of excellence.
Dr. R.C. Robb Memorial Scholarship
This fund is to be used annually to provide a scholarship for a student entering the program leading to the Doctor of Medicine degree. The recipient will have demonstrated high academic standing.
Karen B. Sheehan Scholarship
To provide one or more scholarships annually for deserving medical students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine program
C. Medals, Prizes and In-Course Scholarships
Bessie S. Stewart Scholarship
A scholarship to a student attending Dalhousie Medical School who intends to become a medical missionary and who in the opinion of the Faculty of Medicine shows the attributes of human concern and academic ability.
Ernest Albert Mills Bursary
A bursary to be awarded to a student who is a resident of Annapolis County, Nova Scotia and who demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic progress.
Dr. C.B. Stewart Gold Medal in Medicine
This medal is awarded annually, on graduation, to the student standing highest in the regular medical class who has reached the high standard set by the Faculty for that purpose.
MD with Distinction
This honour is awarded to students who have, on graduation, reached a high standard set by the Faculty for that purpose.
The A.B. Wiswell Scholarship
This scholarship, established by the late Dr. A.B. Wiswell of Halifax, is to be awarded to a student completing the first year of the regular medical class. Character and financial need are to be considered, but the standing of the candidate in his class is the primary consideration.
Dr. Clara Olding Prize
This prize, the interest of an endowment, given by the late Dr. A.M. Hebb, of Dartmouth, as a memorial to his wife, is awarded annually to the graduating student achieving the highest standing in the clinical years, character and previous scholarship being taken into consideration.
Dr. John F. Black Prize
This prize, from the income of a bequest by the late Dr. John B. Black, a former Professor of Surgery, is awarded at the completion of the fourth year to the student who reaches the highest standing in Surgery.
Kidney Foundation of Canada, Dr. Allan D. Cohen Memorial Prize in Nephrology
Awarded annually to the member of the graduating class who has shown the greatest aptitude in clinical nephrology during his or her medical education.
The Dr. Mark J. Cohen Prize in Ophthalmology
The recipient shall be selected based on the student who, in the opinion of the Division of Ophthalmology, shows the most promise to be an outstanding clinician. The Recipient shall be the highest ranked student pursuing Ophthalmology, as per the criteria of the resident selection committee that interviews Ophthalmology applicants.
Andrew James Cowie, MD Memorial Medal
This medal, founded by the late Miss Florence J. Cowie in memory of her father, is awarded each year to the member of the fourth-year class having the highest standing in Obstetrics, provided his/her standing in other subjects is sufficiently high to justify an award.
The Dr. J. Donald Hatcher Award
Through funds donated in honour of Dr. J. Donald Hatcher on his retirement as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, an endowment fund has been established to finance an annual award to the final year undergraduate medical student, who at graduation is considered to have carried out the most meritorious and significant research project during the undergraduate program including summer electives.
Dr. Richard B. Goldbloom Award in Paediatrics
The award consisting of a medal and a monetary prize is to be given annually to the graduating medical student “who shows the most outstanding combination and balance of scientific medical knowledge, clinical skill and sensitivity to the social and emotional needs of children and their families”.
Hunter Humanities Award
This award, is to be awarded to a senior student who has successfully completed all the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Medicine, and has made an outstanding contribution in the area of medical humanities, and demonstrated the humanistic qualities of caring and compassion in his/her care of patients.
The Dr. Juan A. Embil Award for Excellence in Infectious Diseases Research
This prize is awarded to the graduating student who has completed the best research project in Infectious Diseases during his/her four years of medicine. The goal of the prize is to stimulate and encourage interest and excellence in Infectious diseases and Medical Research.
The Dr. Lourdes I. Embil Award for Cardiovascular Research
Awarded to a graduating student who has completed the best research project in cardiovascular diseases during his/her years in the MD program.
Dr. J.C. Wickwire Award
This award, established by Dr. J.C. Wickwire, is to be awarded to the graduating student who has displayed high competence in Patient Contact over the four year class.
Poulenc Prize
A prize, given by Poulenc Limited, will be awarded to the graduating student standing highest in the final examination in Psychiatry in the fourth year.
Dr. Robert C. Dickson Prize
A prize is awarded to the student at the completion of fourth year who has had the highest standing in all examinations in Medicine in Second, Third and Fourth Years.
The Dr. N.N. Isa Achievement Award
Awarded to the graduating student who excels during his/her core rotation in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Saint John, NB location.
Dr. John W. Merritt Prize
A prize given by Mrs. Merritt in memory of her husband, Dr. John W. Merritt, Associate Professor of Surgery. This prize is offered to the student standing highest in Surgery throughout the four years in medicine.
The Dr. Morris Jacobson Prize
Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated a strong aptitude and interest in rural Family Medicine.
The Dr. R.O. Jones Prize in Psychiatry
This prize in memory of Dr. R.O. Jones is to be awarded to the new graduate who has achieved the highest grade in Psychiatry for the four years in medical school.
Dr. Leo Horowitz Prize in Diagnostic Radiology
A prize, established by Dr. Leo Horowitz, is to be presented at graduation to the fourth year student judged by the Department of Radiology, to have shown the greatest interest and greatest degree of inclination towards the study of Radiology.
Dr. W.H. Hattie Prize in Medicine
A prize presented in memory of the late Dr. Hattie, will be awarded at the completion of fourth year to the student who achieves the highest standing in Medicine.
Dr. Frank G. Mack Prize in Urology
An annual prize presented in memory of the late Frank G. Mack, Professor of Urology (1922-1950). The prize is to be awarded by the Department of Urology to the fourth-year student achieving excellence in Urology.
Dr. Lawrence Max Green Memorial Award
This award to be presented to the student who, during his/her clerkship in obstetrics and gynecology, has best displayed the characteristics of compassion and clinical competence. Selection of this student is the responsibility of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. S.G. Burke Fullerton Award
An award to be given to the graduating medical student who shows the greatest promise in Family Medicine.
Dr. Harold Ross McKean Award in Ophthalmology
This prize, in memory of Dr. Harold Ross McKean, is to be awarded annually to a fourth year medical student, who has demonstrated the highest skills in Ophthamology Clerkship.
Dr. Ram Singari Boodoosingh Memorial Prize
An annual book prize awarded to a graduating medical student who with clinical skill and a sense of humour, most brings art to the practice of medicine.
Dr. Robert F. Scharf Award in Emergency Medicine
Awarded annually to a graduating student who had demonstrated an outstanding combination of clinical ability, motivation and professionalism in Emergency Medicine throughout the undergraduate curriculum.
Dr. Michael Brothers Memorial Prize in Neuroscience
An annual prize to a student graduating from the Dalhousie Medical School who has demonstrated an aptitude in the Neurosciences.
Albert A. Schwartz Prize in Orthopedics
An annual prize awarded to a graduating medical student who has demonstrated aptitude and excellence in Orthopedics.
The Emerson Amos Moffitt Research Prize for Undergraduate Research in Anaesthesia
Awarded to a graduating student who has completed a research project in Anaesthesia which was considered meritorious by the Executive Council of Dalhousie University Department of Anaesthesia.
Esther Strug Memorial Scholarship
Established by Morris Strug, in memory of his wife, Esther Strug to support an annual scholarship for a student entering third or fourth year of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program.
Guggisberg Memorial Bursary in Medicine
To provide named bursaries to encourage MicMac and/or Maliseet students to study Medicine. Awards will be made on the basis of the CANDO principled: Character, Ability, Need, Determination, Others, concern for.
Dr. Oswald Avery Award in Medicine
This award has been established to honour the accomplishments of Dr. Avery by supporting an annual prize to a resident, medical student or graduate student who is judged to have produced an outstanding paper related to genetics research.
Dr. I.M. Szuler Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Internal Medicine
This award, in memory of Dr. Irene Szuler, is to be given to a 4th year student, who during their 3rd year of clerkship in Internal Medicine during their MTU rotation best demonstrates personal and academic qualities exemplified by Dr. Szuler.
Dr. Leonard, Kay and Simon Levine Scholarship
To provide a scholarship for a 4th year med student pursuing studies in Family Medicine.
Dr. E.R. Ross Prize in Pediatric Surgery
Dr. Edwin Ross was a professor Emeritus in the Department of Surgery. During his 70-year affiliation with Dalhousie, Dr. Ross was instrumental in initiating Dalhousie's continuing medical education program and played a pivotal role in planning the IWK Children's Hospital. He was the Surgeon-in-Chief of the Halifax Children's Hospital from 1957-1962. This prize recognizes a medical student or resident who illustrates an aptitude and/or interest in pediatric surgical care.
McNee Prize in Anatomy and Neurobiology
To provide an annual award to a graduate student requiring financial assistance with his/her research studies in the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology. This recipient is to be chosen on the basis of academic excellence and financial need.
D. University Prizes
William Isaac MacDougall Scholarship Fund
Under the will of the late Andrena Frances MacDougall, a fund was set up to provide “scholarships in the Medical School of the University.” Further particulars of the terms and conditions of this award may be obtained from the Dean.
Charles E. Frosst Scholarship
This award, contributed by Charles E. Frosst and Company of Montreal, is awarded annually at the completion of the third year to a student entering the fourth year who has shown general proficiency throughout the class.
Dr. Joan Crosby Scholarship
A scholarship, established by a group of parents in honour of Dr. Joan Crosby for her exceptional dedication to the care of children. It is awarded to two deserving medical students in the third year of study.
The Dr. Harry Poulos Prize
This prize is to be awarded to the second year student in the Faculty of Medicine who has the highest standing in Psychiatry.
The R.S. Smith Medical Scholarships
By Deed of Gift and subsequent generous bequests, Dr. James Ross Smith and his wife, Eliza Cochran Smith, established an endowment as a memorial to their son, Ross Stewart Smith. A portion of the Fund's annual income is to be expended in the form of general scholarships to students in the MD program upon such conditions as the Faculty of Medicine, from time to time, may prescribe.
Harold Barnett Prize
Dr. Harold Barnett graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University in 1983. A Scholarship will be awarded annually to the student who has attained the highest standing in the Physiology component of the Metabolism & Function unit.
Arthur F. Iceton Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, in memory of Arthur F. Iceton, is to be awarded to a student in the Faculty of Medicine who is competing in the athletic program at the varsity level. The scholarship will be renewed for a subsequent year should the recipient continue to qualify under its terms.
Philips Award in Family Medicine
To support a medical doctor (MD) from the Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine in his/her residency, who plans to pursue a career in rural Family Medicine and exhibits financial need. First priority will be given to applicants from Prince Edward Island, but if no one meets the criteria, other residents pursuing a career in Family Medicine and exhibiting financial need will be considered.
Dr. Mabel E. Goudge Prize
The prize, established by the late Dr. Mabel E. Goudge, is to be awarded to the top female medical student in each year.
Dr. Carl K. Pearlman Prize in Urology
An annual award presented to the student in the fourth year judged by the Department of Urology as having the greatest aptitude and interest in Urology.
Morris and Sarah Gold Award
This award is to be presented to an undergraduate medical student who most distinguishes himself in the field of medical literature.
The L.B. MacPherson Memorial Award
This prize in Medical Biochemistry is awarded to an undergraduate medical student who has shown the greatest competency in the Biochemistry component of the undergraduate medical curriculum.
The Annie Hamilton Scholarship
In honour of the first female graduate in medicine and Master of Surgery in Nova Scotia (MD 1894), this fund provides an annual scholarship to a second year medical student.
Dr. J.V. Graham Prize
A prize, the income of a bequest by the late Dr. J.V. Graham, will be awarded to a student at the end of the second year who has attained high standing in the first and second year Anatomy class.
Dr. Forest W. Fyfe Scholarship
Awarded annually to a student entering the second year of studies leading to the MD degree who has achieved an excellent standard of performance in first year Anatomy.
Dr. Kenneth Hall Memorial Psychiatry Prize
An annual prize to honour the memory of Dr. Kenneth Hall. The prize will be awarded to the third year medical student with the highest mark in Psychiatry.
Professor John Cameron Prize in Anatomy
This prize is the interest on an endowment given by the late Dr. John Cameron, former Professor of Anatomy. It is awarded to the student who attains the highest marks in Anatomy.
Roberta Bond Nichols Memorial Prize
This prize represents the interest in a fund initiated by the Nova Scotia Branch of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada as a memorial to Dr. Roberta Bond Nichols, and is awarded annually to the female medical student who achieved the highest standing in Anatomy.
Dr. Donald S. Robb Memorial Award
Awarded annually to a student who has completed the third year of study leading to the MD Degree and has demonstrated excellence in patient contact and satisfactory academic progress.
Dr. Graham Gwyn Memorial Prize in Neurology
This prize, in memory of Dr. Graham Gwyn, a distinguished Professor, and Head of the Department of Anatomy, is to be awarded to the student in fourth year who expresses interest and achieves excellence in neurology. The recipient must be recommended by the clinicians involved in teaching and supervising said student.
Dalhousie Medical Students' Society Prize
Four prizes of books are awarded annually to students of the second, and fourth years in Medicine upon application to the Dalhousie Medical Students' Society. Financial need, academic standing, and activity in student affairs are considered.
The Dr. I.Roy Gold Endowment for Medical Journalism
Established by Mrs. Babs Gold, widow of the late Dr. I. Roy Gold, MD 1938, this fund provides an annual stipend to the student who serves as Editor of the Dalhousie Medical Journal. Dr. Gold was the founder and first editor of the journal, established in 1936.
The Max Forman Research Prize
This prize awarded by the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation recognizes excellence in medical research with the aim of promoting and encouraging its pursuit in the Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University. The Max Forman Research Fund honours the memory of Mr. Forman, a successful Halifax businessman and philanthropist who cared about the community in which he lived. The Max Forman (Junior) Prize, awarded every other year, is open to all junior investigators including graduate and PhD students, residents and fellows. For further information, visit the Foundation’s web site at
http://www.dmrf.ca or contact the office at 494-3502, 5850 College St., Ste 1-A1.
Cynthia Davis Fund in the Medical Humanities
In honour of Mrs. Cynthia Fuller Davis, an award given to a medical student who is chosen as the best writer. It is to encourage and reward writing which illuminates the human condition in the areas of mental, physical or spiritual health or disease.
Dr. James S. Hammerling Prize in Otolaryngology
The award will be given to the successful medical student who engages in innovative research or participates in an important, innovative project related to Otolaryngology during the summer between the second and third year of medical school.
The George K. Mattar Medical Research Fund
To honour George K. Matter, to provide a Research Prize to be awarded each fall to the medical student producing the best research paper during the course of the preceding summer.
E. Bursaries
It is necessary to apply for these awards. Information may be obtained at the Office of the Dean of Medicine or at the Finance Office. Please refer also to the general financial section of this calendar. Bursaries are awarded in January.
Dr. Richard Goldbloom Medical Scholarship
Awarded annually to a first year medical student who demonstrates financial need.
The IODE John Stewart Chapter Bursary
A bursary awarded to a Nova Scotia student who at the completion of the second year shows proper academic standing and need of financial assistance.
J. Randolph Murchison Memorial Bursary
A bursary donated in memory of the late J. Randolph Murchison of Prince Edward Island is to be given to a needy medical student from Prince Edward Island.
The Dr. Walter Templeman Bursary
The income from this endowment is to be awarded to a needy medical student.
The Barbara Blauvelt Bursary in Cardiovascular Studies
This bursary, in honour of Barbara L. Blauvelt, a forty-five year employee of Dalhousie, is to be awarded to a fourth-year medical student who has excelled in Cardiovasular studies. The applicant must supply a one-page summary expressing his/her interest in the Cardiovascular system and two (2) references.
Dr. and Mrs. Edward Murray MacDonald Bursary
This bursary, in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Murray MacDonald, is awarded to a first-year medical student who is a resident of Cape Breton. The student must demonstrate financial need.
The Dr. Hector J. Pothier Bursary
A bursary donated in memory of the late Dr. Hector J. Pothier of Beaver River, Nova Scotia, is to be given to a needy student in medicine who has expressed an interest in spending time as a family physician in a rural community.
The Charles J.W. Hinman Memorial Bursary
A bursary which was established to assist an undergraduate medical student of any year in the Faculty of Medicine who demonstrates satisfactory academic progress and who provides to the Faculty clear evidence of the need for financial assistance.
The Dr. Elizabeth Catherine Weld Memorial Bursaries
A bursary or bursaries awarded each year to medical students of any year with preference to be given, but not restricted to, minorities and those in need.
Order of the Eastern Star, Halifax Chapter 7 - Medical Student Bursary
A bursary to be awarded to medical student in financial need.
Marion E. and Frank A. Seaman Bursary
This bursary, in memory of the late Marion E. and Frank A. Seaman, is to be awarded to a student who has completed the first year of medicine. The primary considerations are to be need and scholastic standing.
Georgina M. Odell Bursary Award
This award, in memory of Georgina M. Odell, is to be awarded to a needy medical student(s) by the Financial Aid Committee of the Faculty of Medicine. In the event that all the income is not disbursed in any one year, the same may be accumulated that year or from year to year to be paid out as bursaries in subsequent years if required for that period.
The MD Class of 1971 Memorial Bursary Fund
Established in memory of deceased classmates, this fund provides an annual bursary to a medical student in good standing who demonstrates financial need.
Class of 73 Silver Anniversary Fund
To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the MD class of 73 by establishing a fund which will support an annual bursary for one or more students enrolled in year one or two of the Doctor of Medicine degree program. The student(s) selected will have demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic standing.
Dr. Philip A. Cole Bursary Fund
In honour of Dr. Philip A Cole (MD '45) to assist undergraduate students in the Faculty of Medicine who are in financial aid, and have demonstrated solid academic ability.
Dr. Rosemary Gill Memorial Bursary
A bursary in memory of Dr. Rosemary Gill, to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine who have demonstrated financial need.
C.E. Kinley Lectureship Fund
To honour Dr. Kinley, a bursary will be awarded annually to support a student who is Native Canadian or is of African Canadian descent, or if no such recipients in any given year, a qualified and deserving student.
Dr. and Mrs. S.T. Laufer Bursary Fund
To support one or more annual bursaries for students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program.
Dr. David Gaum Memorial Bursary
A bursary honouring Dr. David Gaum to provide financial assistance to a medical student in his/her four years who has demonstrated financial need while pursuing his/her Medical Doctorate (MD) Degree.
Patrick Madore Memorial Student Fund
To support a renewable bursary for undergraduate medical students for the duration of the program.
The DS & FL Coombes Award in Medicine
To provide financial assistance to one or more Medical students in his/her final year who has demonstrated financial need while pursuing his/her Medical Doctorate (MD). The award will alternate annually between male and female recipients.
Feng Chi and Yu Chuan Yoh Bursary in Medicine
An annual bursary to be awarded to a student enrolled within the Faculty of Medicine, based on financial need.
Dr. Ian & Marjorie MacDonald Bursary in Medicine
A bursary established by Dr. Margaret Casey in memory of her parents, Dr. Ian and Mrs. Marjorie MacDonald to support one or more bursaries to students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine Degree Program.
International Health Electives Bursary
Established by the Medical Class of '72, to support one annual bursary for students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program.
$50 for Life Student Medical Bursary
To provide financial support for undergraduate medical students in any year of study.
David L. MacIntosh Bursary
To provide on or more bursaries to first and second year undergraduate medical students enrolled in full-time studies in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program.
Dr. Chester B. Stewart Memorial Bursary Fund
To provide one or more annual bursaries for students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program.
Dr. C.T. Gillespie Bursary Fund
To provide financial assistance to a medical student who is enrolled in the first year of the program leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Dalhousie University.
Alpha Eta of Phi Rho Sigma Bursary in Medicine
To support two annual bursaries for students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program at Dalhousie University. The fund was established by the alumni of the Alpha Eta of Phi Rho Sigma and Honorary Members Society as a tribute to the role this medical society played in the lives of generations of medical students at Dalhousie University.
Dr. Wanita Lopeter Memorial Bursary
To honour the memory of Dr. Wanita Lopeter by providing one or more annual bursaries to a second year medical student at Dalhousie University.
Irwin J. Nudelman, MD, Medical Bursary
To support a first year medical student enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine degree program at Dalhousie University. The recipient will be chosen solely on financial need.
George and Rusina Loh Medical Bursary
To support one or more undergraduate students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program at Dalhousie University who exhibit financial need.
Dr. Richard and Lynne Winter Bursary
To support an annual bursary for a deserving student enrolled in the Dalhousie Medical New Brunswick Program in memory of Lynne (Lordly) Winter. Dr. Richard Winter graduated from Dalhousie Medical School in 1958. He interned at the Saint John General Hospital in 1957-58. He was a resident at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax from 1960-63. After obtaining his FRCS(C) in 1964, he practiced Ob/Gyn at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. He was an Ob/Gyn Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta from 1964-1994 and Chief of Ob/Gyn at the Royal Alexandra Hospital from 1983-1991. Mrs. Lynne Winter was a graduate of the Victoria General Hospital School of Nursing in 1956.
Amgen Canada Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick Award
To support students in the DMNB Medical Education Program located on the UNBSJ Campus. Students can apply for one of three scholarships, awarded as first, second and third place awards, for scholarly activity in their student elective experiences or individual initiatives in first or second year ($3,000, $1,500 and $500) based on a maximum 500 word abstract submission.
Dr. James F. Jodrey Memorial Bursary
Directed funds to be used to benefit medical students with demonstrated financial need.
Dr. Anne Linder Hammerling Prize in Obstetrics
To provide an annual prize to one or more students enrolled in the Post-Grad Medicine Program with a specialization in Obs/Gyn. The recipient chosen will closely reflect the personal and professional qualities of Dr. Anne Linder Hammerling: tolerance, compassion and open-mindedness in point of view and committed to women’s issues of health, education or social welfare. The recipient must have demonstrated her commitment to these qualities by her participation in a project or activity which embodies these values and issues.
F. Financial Aid
The John George and Emily MacDougall Bursaries
Under the terms of the will of the late Doctor John George MacDougall, formerly a senior surgeon of the Faculty of Medicine and at the Victoria General Hospital, a perpetual trust fund was established, the income from which is to be used for “such deserving persons who being undergraduates of the Medical School of Dalhousie are most entitled to assistance on the grounds of worth and necessity.”
Dr. Annie Anderson Gilchrist Dickson Bursary Fund
This bursary is in memory of Dr. Annie A.G. Dickson, a graduate of Dalhousie University who was prominent in public health work. It is to be awarded annually to a third year female medical student at Dalhousie University who has demonstrated financial need. If, in any given year, there are no female applicants the bursary may be awarded to a third year male medical student.
G. Faculty of Medicine Student Assistance Program
Medical students may apply for a bursary through the Financial Aid Program. Application forms and guidelines are available through the Finance Office in the Office of the Dean of Medicine.
Bursary awards are usually issued in January of each year. A second round of applications may be accepted in January for awards in March if funding is available.
H. Loan Funds
Maude Abbott Memorial Scholarship Loan Fund
Information regarding these loans, to female medical students, may be obtained from: The Secretariat, Federation of Medical Women of Canada, CMA House, 1867 Alta Vista Drive, P.O. Box 9502, Ottawa, Ontario, KlG 3U2
I. Postgraduate Fellowships & Scholarships
Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation Fellowships
Fellowships are available to medical graduates or graduates of recognized Ph.D. programs to undertake postgraduate training at Dalhousie in basic or clinical science for a period of one to three years. The level of support will be determined by the Medical Research Council of Canada’s scale of pay for MD’s, based on the number of years of postgraduate training. Preference will be given to candidates who have potential to contribute to academic medicine in the Maritime provinces of Canada.
Fellowship competitions are generally held in April each year but deadlines will vary. To obtain a current schedule of competitions, terms of reference and applications visit the Foundation’s homepage at
http://www.dmrf.org or contact the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation, Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building, College Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4H7 or by calling (902) 494-3502.
Killam/Ross Stewart Smith Fellowships/Scholarships
Applications and regulations for the following three awards can be obtained from the Admissions Office, c/o Ms. Christine Silver Smith, Room C-126, Lower Level, Clinical Research Centre, 5849 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4H7 telephone number (902) 494-1885. The deadline for submission of these applications for consideration by the Scholarships and Awards Committee is November 30th.
Killam Postgraduate Medical Scholarships
These scholarships were established by the late Mrs. Izaak Walton Killam. They are awarded to postgraduate students in the third, fourth, or fifth year of training in a clinical department of the Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University or elsewhere. Selection by the Faculty Awards Committee is based on the recommendation of the department head that the candidate is likely to contribute to the advancement of learning or to win distinction in his/her specialty and could be recommended for appointment to the faculty of a medical school on completion of training.
The Ross Stewart Smith Memorial Fellowship in Medical Research
This Fellowship, being a portion of the income from a generous bequest to Dalhousie University, was established by Dr. James Ross Smith and his wife, the late Mrs. Eliza Cochran Smith, as a memorial to their son, Ross Stewart Smith, who died while attending Dalhousie. It is open to students of exceptional ability following graduation from the Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University. The research may be in clinical medicine or in the basic medical sciences.
Family Medicine Fellowship
A one year Fellowship position is available with the Department of Family Medicine for an individual completing Family Medicine residency training at Dalhousie University. The position must be initiated and designed by the incumbent to meet his/her particular requirements. Five 1/2 days per week clinical with approximately $40,000-45,000 per year. The remaining five 1/2 days/week could be used for work in an area of special interest, i.e. Women’s Health, Sports Medicine, etc. The individual must have C.C.F.P. and a full license to practice in Nova Scotia. If interested, or for further inquiries, please contact: Lynn Pope, Residency Training Coordinator (902) 473-4749 (lynn.pope@dal.ca )
Dr. B.L. Jewett Memorial Prize
The recipient will be the post graduate Resident judged to have presented the best clinical or basic science research paper on a topic related to head and neck surgery at the annual Dalhousie Residents’ Research Day Competition. Eligibility would include (but not be restricted to) residents in Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oral Surgery, and Surgical Oncology. The selection of the recipient will be made by the judges who review and evaluate the presentations. The amount of this prize is $500.
Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
The aim of the Transfusion Medicine Fellowship is to make available one or two years of support for physicians in Canada to acquire training in Transfusion Medicine through exposure to the work carried out in the Red Cross Blood Centres. It is intended that successful candidates will have some commitment to transfusion medicine in their future career plans. The Fellowship offers a stipend based on the current level of housestaff salaries appropriate to the level of training provided for in the provincial scale of the province in which the Fellowship is awarded, as well as a first year research and travel allowance of $10,000. The number of awards will be no more than two in any year. Candidates must be in the final year of preparation for certifying examinations by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, or should be newly qualified in a specialty of the Royal College. Priority will be given to those with interest and experience in the areas of infectious diseases, epidemiology, public health and blood utilization. Applications are available from Medicine Research Services, Room, C-202, CRC Building, 902-494-1887 (carla.ross@dal.ca).
J. Research Fellowships
Foundation Fellows
These fellowships are available to medical graduates or graduates of recognized PhD programs to undertake postgraduate training at Dalhousie in basic and clinical science for a period of two to three years. Support will also be extended to postdoctoral fellows already at Dalhousie when such support would advance research in the Faculty of Medicine and the research programs of a faculty member. Preference will be given to candidates who have potential to contribute to academic medicine in the Maritime provinces of Canada. The level of support will be determined by the number of years of training following graduation based on MRC scales for fellowships (for PhD's) or on resident scales of pay for MD's. Deadline for receipt of applications is 1 May and 1 October or as funds and circumstances permit.
