David M. Shillito Scholarship in Ophthalmology Research

Award created thanks to the generosity of Mr. David M. Shillito

Award Overview

Value of the award:
Minimum $6,000
Number of awards:
1
Award frequency:
Annual
Level or program of study:
Graduate (MSc and PhD)
Application Type:
Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone.
Application Deadline:
March 2
Renewable:
No

Purpose of this Award

To provide financial support to a graduate student who has been confirmed in the Faculty of Medicine's MSc or PhD program at the University of Ottawa and training at the Department of Ophthalmology or its Vision Research Program.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a person with the protected/refugee status
  2. be registered full-time in a graduate program (MSc or PhD) at the Faculty of Medicine
  3. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules
  4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa
  5. participate in research in vision studies in conjunction with a member of the University of Ottawa, Department of Ophthalmology towards the MSc or PhD degree

How to Apply

Submitted in the Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone, and must include:

  1. the Financial Questionnaire
  2. the Curriculum Vitae on Online Scholarships and Bursaries
  3. a short summary of the research conducted by the applicant
  4. a letter of support from the applicant's research supervisor

About this Award

This scholarship fund has been established by a patient of the University of Ottawa Eye Institute, Mr. David M. Shillito, who received incredible care from their medical staff. It is his wish that this scholarship help students pursuing ophthalmic research. It is the intent of this scholarship to foster a passion for research in diseases of the eye and visual system.