IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Barry Fisher Memorial Entrance Scholarship [E0802]
The Fisher family has established this award in memory of their son, Barry Fisher, an aspiring veterinarian who tragically passed away in May 2011 at the age of 13, after a long battle with brain cancer. This award is to recognize students with demonstrated financial need who demonstrate consistent, exemplary community volunteer work in support of animal shelter medicine. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7th and submit a resume with one supporting reference letter indicating involvement in shelter medicine.
Donor(s):	Mr. Rael and Mrs. Cheryll Fisher
Qualification(s):	Students registered in Phase 1 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program with demonstrated financial need and volunteer experience in Animal Shelter medicine.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Jennifer Margaret Francis Memorial Bursary [E2000]
This award is normally made once every four years and may be held by the student throughout the D.V.M. program providing both financial need continues and academic performance is maintained. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F) by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date.
Donor(s):	Mrs. Jean Francis
Qualification(s):	Students from the Region Ottawa-Carleton that entered Phase 1 of the D.V.M. program in the fall semester with demonstrated financial need.
Amount:	1 award of $6,000 (payable over 4 years of study)