Anawati Family Scholarship

Award created thanks to the generosity of Dr. Jean Anawati and the Anawati family

Award Overview

Value of the award:
$3,500
Number of awards:
Variable
Award frequency:
Annual
Level or program of study:
Undergraduate
Application Type:
Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone.
Application Deadline:
November 3
Renewable:
No

Purpose of this Award

To support Franco-Ontarian or Francophone students in the French stream of the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, who have attended high school in either a bilingual (French and English) or a French-language program, in West Nipissing or the Nipissing region.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a person with protected or refugee status
  2. be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in the French stream of the MD program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa
  3. have Franco-Ontarian or Francophone origins
  4. have attended high school in either a bilingual (French and English) or a French-language program, in West Nipissing or the Nipissing region (including Sturgeon Falls, North Bay (the district seat), Callander, Powassan, Mattawa, East Ferris and Englehart)
  5. demonstrate an interest in caring for Francophone communities
  6. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa

How to Apply

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

  1. the Financial Questionnaire
  2. a high school transcript
  3. a short biography written in French (max. 500 words) outlining the applicant’s Franco-Ontarian or Francophone origins and demonstrating an interest in caring for Francophone communities

About this Award

Dr. Jean Anawati and the Anawati family have created this scholarship in loving memory of Jocelyne Anawati, wife and mother, who dedicated her life to nursing and serving her community. The Anawatis are passionate about promoting the education of Francophone medical professionals to serve the Francophone community in Northeastern Ontario. This scholarship aims to honour Jocelyne’s legacy and further the family’s shared goal of improving health-care access for Francophones in the region.

Dr. Anawati's journey to becoming a physician in Canada was marked by perseverance and dedication. After immigrating from Alexandria, Egypt, he faced numerous challenges, including adapting to a new education system. His connection with a fellow doctor from Alexandria who resided in Sturgeon Falls led him to that rural community to practise medicine. There, he met his wife, Jocelyne, who grew up in the region. 

In Sturgeon Falls, the couple was deeply involved in promoting medical education and supporting local healthcare initiatives for over 45 years. Dr. Anawati also played a pivotal role in establishing the Northeastern Ontario Family Medicine Residency program, through the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, ensuring that future generations of Francophone doctors are wellequipped to meet the diverse needs of their communities. 

This scholarship stands as a testament to Jean and Jocelyne’s unwavering dedication to their community, the Francophonie and their vision for a healthier future.