Award type:
Scholarships/awards
Award description:
A limited number of awards, valued at up to $2,000 each, will be provided to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in Year Two, Three, or Four of the PharmD program in the School of Pharmacy in the Faculty of Science. Selection is based on an interest in pursuing an experiential learning opportunity (co-op or clinical placement) in a northern, remote, and/or rural location working with Indigenous communities. Interested students should submit an application to the School of Pharmacy by June 15 for Fall experiences, October 15 for Winter experiences and February 15 for Spring experiences. This fund is made possible by a donation from The Timothy D. Mayer Foundation. The Foundation seeks opportunities to support projects in the areas of education, Indigenous initiatives, food access, and the environment.
Value description:
varies
Eligibility & selection criteria:
- enrolled in Year Two, Three, or Four of the PharmD program
- interest in pursuing an experiential learning opportunity (co-op or clinical placement) in a northern, remote, and/or rural location working with Indigenous communities
- a two-page letter discussing your goals for your experiential learning opportunity, how they plan to immerse yourself in the community, and how these funds would assist you in your goals
Level:
Year Two, Year Three, Year Four
Program:
Science→Pharmacy
Citizenship:
Canadian citizen/permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process:
Application required
Term:
Winter, Spring, Fall
Application deadline:
February 15, June 15, October 15
Additional instructions:
An application is to be submitted directly to the School of Pharmacy.
Contact:
- See contact detail below.
Contact detail:
Questions concerning this award should be directed to Marrissa Parkinson at the School of Pharmacy.
