Charles W. Burns Scholarships in Pre-Medicine

Must have applied to Brandon University, submitted your Grade 11 transcript and any other supporting documents (reference letters, proof of activities, proof of employment relationship, etc.) as specified in the award application by March 1st to be considered for this award.
To be awarded to Canadian citizens who are residents of rural Manitoba: a) who possess an accredited Manitoba high school diploma; b) who have demonstrated a balance of outstanding academic achievement and extra-curricular activity during their high school studies, having obtained a minimum 80% average upon graduation; c) who have not attended a post-secondary institution; and d) who register in a minimum of 24 credit hours in a Faculty of Science degree program at Brandon University and undertake a program of studies that will qualify them to apply for entry to a Canadian medical school. Applicants must complete an application form and, if requested, be prepared to submit to an interview. Preference will be given to students from farming communities. Letters of reference from the student’s high school principal and a reputable member of the community will be required to explain the student’s extra-curricular activities. The Charles W. Burns Scholarship in Pre-Medicine at Brandon University is renewable twice. Recipients must remain registered in a minimum of 24 credit hours in the Faculty of Science at BU, undertaking a program of studies that will qualify them to apply for entry to a Canadian medical school. In addition, students must maintain a minimum of a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.