Undergraduate Medical Education Awards

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120+

awards given annually

$300K

distributed annually

100yrs+

supporting student success

120+

awards given annually

$300K

distributed annually

100yrs+

supporting student success

UME awards

During your time at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, you will have the opportunity to be selected for or apply to various awards.

Awards in each academic year

  • Year 3 Clerkship Awards: August-September
  • Fall Financial Need Awards*: October-December
  • Winter/Any Year Awards: January-February
  • Year 4 Convocation Awards: March-June
  • Year 1&2 Merit Awards: June

Stay in the loop

  • Website: Visit this page frequently for updated availability and deadlines.
  • Email: The UME Awards Coordinator will communicate available awards and deadlines via email.

University-wide opportunities

Refer to Western University's Scholarships and Awards website for more opportunities

External awards

Throughout the year you can apply for external awards. The UME Office will notify you via email when these opportunities arise. While we actively promote these awards, please be aware that our list is not exhaustive, and other award opportunities may exist.