
By removing the financial barriers to medical education, NOSM University promotes an accessible pathway for those interested in pursuing a career in medicine and healthcare. We foster a financially supportive environment by creating equitable opportunities which help alleviate the financial burden that individuals so often face. The impact of each donor funded scholarship, bursary, and award immensely supports NOSM University learners and the Northern Ontario community.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in applying. The information provided in each application is confidential and will be used for the sole purpose of selecting successful recipients. Information will be utilized by selection committees and will not be shared outside the application process without the expressed consent of the applicant. It is NOSM University’s expectation that learners who receive a scholarship, bursary, and or award, thank the donor personally with guided assistance from the Advancement Office.
Candidates admitted to the NOSM University UME Program who are a recipient of a scholarship will receive notice as part of their offer of admission package sent in May. If required, further information regarding eligibility criteria and application requirements will be provided directly from NOSM University during the admissions process.
NOSM University Entrance Scholarships
The Slaight Family Scholars Program
The Dr. Gilles Arcand Scholarship
The Cass Family Indigenous Scholarship
NOSM University Donor Award Lists
NOSM University is fortunate to have dedicated individuals, organizations, and foundations who have made generous donations towards various awards and bursaries. These funds help ease the financial burden of medical education and help improve the health of the people in Northern Ontario by allowing students to focus more on becoming great medical practitioners. For a detailed list of opportunities available please visit the NOSM University Donor Funded Awards and Bursaries webpage.
Awards for Indigenous, Francophone, and BIPOC
NOSM University is dedicated to providing bursaries and awards to all learners in our communities. We offer a variety of opportunities specifically designed to support Indigenous, Francophone, and BIPOC learners in medical education. Our commitment to equitable financial assistance continues to support our aspiring physicians of tomorrow. Over 42% of total NOSM University internal funding is designated for Indigenous learners. 100% of Indigenous learners applying for internal financial assistance receive funding through NOSM University. The average amount of internal bursaries awarded annually to Indigenous learners in 2023 at NOSM University was 45% higher than non-Indigenous learners.
External Awards Webpage
Scholarship, Bursary, External Award Timelines
NOSM University Entrance Scholarships
The Slaight Family Scholarship applications are distributed and collected at the time you are applying to NOSM University and will be applied directly towards tuition and registration fees in the beginning of the academic year.
The Dr. Gilles Arcand Scholarships and Cass Family Indigenous Scholarships DO NOT require applications as they are awarded based on admissions ranking.
NOSM University Bursaries
The NOSM University Bursary Application opens in the fall each year approximately in October. Most bursaries are applied by December 15th directly towards tuition and registration fees. In the case your account is paid in full then all credit balances will be reviewed by the Student Accounts Office.
External Awards
External award opportunities are promoted throughout the academic year with varying application due dates and requirements. Some applications may be available through the organizations website directly, while others must be submitted to the NOSM University Financial Aid Office. Please review the details carefully when applying. More information regarding external awards can be found through the Financial Assistance Programs webpage under External Awards.