Medicine & Dentistry Schulich Scholarships

Schulich Scholarships are awarded to students entering the first year of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program based on academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. These scholarships will continue for up to four years, provided that recipients progress satisfactorily and continue to demonstrate financial need each year.

These scholarships were established by Seymour Schulich to help ensure that students who want to enter Western's Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) programs receive the financial assistance they need.

Medical Scholarships

Value

  • Total Value of $144,300.
  • Payable $36,075 per academic year continuing, provided that recipients progress satisfactorily and continue to demonstrate financial need each year. Recipients will receive renewal information each spring/summer.
  • Number of scholarships varies each year.

Deadline

The 2026-27 application deadline has passed.

Dentistry Scholarships

Value

  • Total value of $57,980.
  • Payable $14,495 per academic year for a period of four years, provided that recipients progress satisfactorily and continue to demonstrate financial need each year. Recipients will receive renewal information each spring/summer.
  • 4 scholarships available.
  • Students must meet Ontario residency requirements.

How to Apply

To be considered for a Dentistry Schulich Scholarship, students must complete an Admission Bursary application OR a Financial Assistance Application AND must submit the Schulich Scholarship Supplemental Application. The Fall/Winter 2026-27 Financial Assistance Application will be available through the Student Center by early September 2026.

Scholarship Supplemental Application

Schulich Scholarship Supplemental Application

Deadline

September 15, 2026

Application Submission:

Your completed application should be uploaded online through the DocDrop. Notes: 1)You will need to have your Western User ID and password to access the DocDrop. 2)Your document must be in PDF format to upload.

Contact Information

Norma Merino
Email: nmerino@uwo.ca