Entrance Bursaries

Dr. Alan Meek Bursary [E2159]
The Jean Rich Foundation has established this award to honour Dr. Alan H. Meek's ten years of exceptional leadership as Dean of the Ontario Veterinary College, 1994 - 2004. This award will provide a D.V.M. student with $6,000 per year for up to four years provided that academic performance is satisfactory and financial need is demonstrated. This award is offered once every 4 years and will be awarded to the student that demonstrates the greatest financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. This award is not tenable with other major awards exceeding $5,000.
Donor(s):	The Jean Rich Foundation
Qualification(s):	Full-time students registered in Phase 1 of the DVM program, with demonstrated financial need.
Amount:	1 award of $24,000 (payable in instalments of $3,000 each semester for up to four years)

Eleanor McEwen Bursaries [E2153]
This award was created in honour of Eleanor McEwan who was a lifelong animal lover. Continuation of this bursary in Phases 2, 3, and 4 are conditional upon satisfactory academic performance and demonstrated financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services with completed Financial Need Assessment Form (NAF) by October 7. Students will be considered for this bursary automatically once a NAF is submitted. A new recipient will be selected once every four years, unless a current recipient fails to meet the continued eligibility requirement. The award is not tenable with other major awards exceeding $5,000.
Donor(s):	The Jean Rich Foundation
Qualification(s):	Full-time students registered in Phase 1 of the DVM program, with demonstrated financial need.
Amount:	1 award of $24,000 (payable in installments of $3,000 each registered semester over four years)

Peter Rich Bursaries [E2123]
Established in recognition of Peter Rich who graduated from OVC in 1981 and has dedicated his career to the wellbeing of animals. Continuation of payment is subject to demonstrated satisfactory academic performance and financial need. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. Not tenable with other major awards exceeding $5,000. Two recipients will be selected every 5th year.
Donor(s):	The Jean Rich Foundation
Qualification(s):	Full-time students registered in Phase 1 of the DVM program, with demonstrated financial need.
Amount:	1 award of $30,000 (payable in installments of $3,750 each semester)

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