Class of 2002 Uttam Sungkur Memoriel Scholarship

Award created thanks to the generosity of the Medical Class of 2002 in memory of one of their classmates, Uttam Sungkur.

Award Overview

Value of the award:
Minimum $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 provide financial assistance to third-year University of Ottawa medical students who
demonstrate an enthusiasm for athletic endeavours in their daily life.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be registered as a full-time student in the third year of an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa
  2. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules
  3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa
  4. demonstrate an ability to combine athletics with their academic and personal life

How to Apply

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

  1. the Financial Questionnaire
  2. a text (maximum 500 words) which describes how the candidate demonstrates their ability to combine athletics with their academic and personal life

About this Award

The Medical Class of 2002 established this fund in memory of one of their classmates, Uttam
Sungkur. Uttam immigrated to Canada from Mauritius with the hope of pursuing a career in
medicine. He completed a degree in chemistry and was accepted into medical school at the
University of Ottawa in 2002. Uttam was well known for his love of athletics and his infectious
enthusiasm when participating in sport. The donors wish to thank the Government of Ontario who
helped create this fund through their generous matching contribution.