Awards

During your time at the Schulich School of Medicine, you will have the opportunity to be selected or apply for various awards.

Annually, the Undergraduate Office distributes approximately 120-130 awards throughout the academic year. These awards have diverse criteria that may require self-application, department/faculty recommendation, peer nomination, or are based on financial need or academic/professional performance. In total, we distribute approximately $300,000 in funding each year, generously supported by donors, some with legacies dating back more than a century!

Each academic year, awards are categorized into “blocks”:

  1. Year 3 Clerkship Awards (August-September)
  2. Fall Financial Need Awards (October-December)
    • To qualify for Financial Need Awards, students are required to complete a Financial Assistance application (available late August until September 30th) through the Student Centre website.
  3. Winter/Any Year Awards (January-February)
  4. Year 4 Convocation Awards (March-June)
  5. Year 1&2 Merit Awards (June)

 

It is essential for students to monitor the Schulich Awards website to stay updated on award availability and application deadlines. Additionally, the UME Awards Coordinator will communicate available awards and deadlines via email before each “block.” Please Note: Due to the large volume of applications, only those selected for an award will be notified. 

You may also refer to Western University's Scholarships and Awards website for information about opportunities available to Schulich Medicine & Dentistry students:

Throughout the year, students may also apply for external awards. The UME Office will notify students via email when these opportunities arise. While we actively promote these awards, please be aware that our list is not exhaustive, and other award opportunities may exist. 

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For general award questions and inquiries, please contact awards.ume@schulich.uwo.ca.