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Robert Schad Foundation Bursaries

The Robert Schad Foundation has generously donated eight bursaries of $2,500. They are awarded to two students in each year of the program who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.

Plant a Seed and See What Grows Bursary

The Plant a Seed and See What Grows Bursary was established by the Plant a Seed and See What Grows Foundation to honour a full- time student in any year with an interest in organized gardening and farming. $1,000 will be awarded to one student at each campus.

Pascoe Scholarship for Excellence in Naturopathic Medicine

This scholarship, sponsored by Pascoe Canada, awards $1,500 to one student on the Â鶹ÉçÇø and $1,500 to one student on the Boucher Campus. The award is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, and the recipients will be students who have demonstrated an interest in advancing the naturopathic profession while maintaining strong academic achievement.

Bursary for Â鶹ÉçÇø Students

Two bursaries of $1,500 bursaries will be awarded to students at either campus based on academic performance and financial need.

NFH Scholarship for Community Excellence

The NFH Scholarship for Community Excellence will award $1,000 to four students on the Toronto campus in years one, two, three and four and $1,000 to four students on the Boucher campus in years one, two, three and four. The recipients will be students who recognize the importance of community involvement and demonstrate an interest in being part of the greater community either in school or outside of school.

Mubina Jiwa Memorial Scholarship

Established by friends and family of the late Dr. Mubina Jiwa, ND, to honour her memory, the scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded to a student at Â鶹ÉçÇø.

Yvonne Sinnott Scholarship for Community Involvement and Volunteerism

This scholarship was established to honour the memory of Yvonne Sinnott, who passed away in December 2022. Yvonne was an active volunteer and was passionate about helping others. This scholarship recognizes two full-time Â鶹ÉçÇø students ($2,500 each) in any year, on either campus, who demonstrate Yvonne’s passion for volunteerism and community service.

Indigenous Student Award

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation sponsors a bursary for students who are Canadian status Indian, Inuit or member of a recognized First Nations band, including Métis. One award of $1,000 will be awarded this year to a student that qualifies.

Alpha Science Laboratories Prize for Excellence in Naturopathic Therapeutics

No application required. One prize of $1,000 each will be awarded to the student with the highest mark in the first-year Naturopathic Therapeutics course.

Ottawa Integrative Health Centre Bursary

The bursary will award $1,000 to one student, enrolled full-time in the Â鶹ÉçÇø program, in the first year January intake who demonstrates financial need.

Robert Schad Leadership Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded to a candidate who demonstrates the potential to develop into a leader and change-maker within the naturopathic profession. The winner will receive $10,000 per year for years two, three and four of the program, provided they maintain a GPA of at least 3.7. Applications are open to those who rank in the top 10% of their class at the end of first year.

Alpha Science Laboratories Prize for Excellence in Naturopathic Therapeutics

One prize of $1,000 each will be awarded to the student with the highest mark in the second-year Naturopathic Therapeutics course. No application required.

Dr. Richard McCrorie Memorial Bursary

One award of $2,500, sponsored by Roger and Mary McCrorie and Lisa McCrorie-Hogan in honour of their late son and brother, Dr. Richard McCrorie, ND will be awarded to one student. Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need and be eligible for government financial aid, as well as demonstrate a drive towards adopting the ideal characteristics of a naturopathic doctor into their future practice.

OPIS-Seirin Scholarship for Excellence in Asian Medicine

The OPIS-Seirin Scholarship for Excellence in Asian Medicine was established by Opis Supplies and Seirin Co. to recognize excellence in Asian medicine among students at Â鶹ÉçÇø. The recipient of the scholarship will receive $3,000.

Alpha Science Laboratories Prize for Excellence in Naturopathic Therapeutics

No application required. One prize of $1,000 each will be awarded to the student with the highest mark in the third-year Naturopathic Therapeutics course.

David Scotten Scholarship for Excellence in Naturopathic Medicine

This scholarship was established to honour Dr David Scotten, ND, a visionary and pillar of naturopathic medical education in Canada. One $2,000 award will be provided to a third-year student on either campus whose leadership has positively impacted the Â鶹ÉçÇø community.

Caviar Skin Clinic Scholarship for Women in Leadership

Caviar Skin Clinic believes in empowering women and investing in future leaders to help set them up for success. This scholarship recognizes and awards one woman student in fourth year, enrolled at Â鶹ÉçÇø (Boucher or Toronto) with $2,000, based on financial need.

Dr. James W. Spring, DC, ND Memorial Scholarship

To honour the memory of Dr. Jim Spring, DC, ND, who passed away in June 2021, the Dr. James W. Spring DC, ND Memorial Scholarship was established by his family and friends. An award of $2,000 will be given to a third-year Â鶹ÉçÇø student who shares Jim’s warmth, collegiality and passion for the naturopathic profession, while maintaining a strong academic performance across all modalities. The winner of this scholarship will also receive the opportunity to intern at the Dundas Naturopathic Centre and be mentored by Dr. Rick Bhim, ND, who took over Dr. Spring's practice.

Dr. Kenn Luby, ND Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Homeopathic Medicine

To honour the memory of Dr. Kenn Luby, ND, who passed away in August 2020, the Dr. Kenn Luby, ND Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Homeopathic Medicine was established in November 2020 by his husband David Klausner. An award of $2,500 will be awarded to two third- or fourth-year students at Â鶹ÉçÇø who demonstrate excellence in homeopathic medicine through submission of a constitutional homeopathic case report. The case intake should be done entirely by the applicant, may not be done on themselves, and maintain professional standards of confidentiality.

Alpha Science Laboratories Prize for Excellence in Case Reporting

No application required. One prize of $1,000 in cash and $1,000 in products from Alpha Science Laboratories will be awarded to the student with the highest mark in the Case Report assignment (CLE450 – Clinic VI).

Dr. Nicole Robinson Memorial Award

Sponsored by The Robinson Family
The Dr. Nicole Robinson Memorial Award was established to honour the memory of a beloved Â鶹ÉçÇø - Boucher Campus alumna who passed away shortly after her graduation in 2006. Nicole was a vibrant, involved student who loved Â鶹ÉçÇø - Boucher and was passionate about naturopathic medicine. One $5,000 scholarship is awarded to a third-year student.

Dr. Andy Somody Scholarship in Homeopathy

One $1,000 scholarship is provided to a student in year two or year three who best demonstrates why they believe in homeopathy and how they would apply it in their practice.

Alpha Science Laboratories Prize for Excellence in Case Reporting

No application required. One prize of $1,000 in cash and $1,000 in products from Alpha Science Laboratories will be awarded to the student with the highest mark for the required clinical case report.

Clinical Excellence Award

Sponsored by Â鶹ÉçÇø
$1,000 awarded to the graduating student who has demonstrated not only exemplary clinical skills but also consistent integration of naturopathic principles, a clear understanding of the therapeutic order, and implemented both to create comprehensive treatment protocols providing excellent patient care.

Governors’ Award of Excellence

Sponsored by Â鶹ÉçÇø
$1,000 awarded to the graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance in the naturopathic medicine program.

Humanitarian Award

Sponsored by Â鶹ÉçÇø
$1,000 awarded to the graduating student who has best exemplified dedication to the betterment and service of humanity, as demonstrated through words and deeds that reflect the principles of naturopathic medicine and that produce meaningful change in the lives of others.

Leadership Award

Sponsored by Â鶹ÉçÇø
$1,000 awarded to the graduating student who has best exemplified outstanding leadership within the Â鶹ÉçÇø community.

NSA Community Spirit Award

Sponsored by the NSA
$1,000 awarded to the student who has demonstrated exceptional commitment and a consistent desire to promote student life during their time at Â鶹ÉçÇø, and through their involvement has greatly contributed to raising school spirit by making a positive imprint on the Â鶹ÉçÇø community.

NSA Naturopathic Honour Award

Sponsored by the NSA
$1,000 awarded to the student who has revealed outstanding leadership, contribution and dedication to Â鶹ÉçÇø throughout their four years. It recognizes a student who served as a role model to other students, inspired students to take action, and most actively and positively impacted Â鶹ÉçÇø as an agent of change.

Clinical Excellence Award

Sponsored by Â鶹ÉçÇø
$1,000 awarded to the graduating student who has demonstrated not only exemplary clinical skills but also consistent integration of naturopathic principles, a clear understanding of the therapeutic order, and implemented both to create comprehensive treatment protocols providing excellent patient care.

Governors’ Award of Excellence

$1,000 awarded to the graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance by achieving the highest overall percentage across the four years of the naturopathic medicine diploma program.

Humanitarian Award

$1,000 awarded to the graduating student who has best exemplified dedication to the betterment and service of humanity, as demonstrated through words and deeds that reflect the principles of naturopathic medicine and that produce meaningful change in the lives of others.

BNSA Naturopathic Honour Award

The BNSA Naturopathic Honour Award is the most prestigious award that the Boucher Naturopathic Students’ Association (BNSA) can bestow on any of its members. It is awarded to a student in the graduating year who has revealed outstanding leadership, dedication, and contribution to Â鶹ÉçÇø throughout their time at Â鶹ÉçÇø. More specifically, it is a recognition of a student who has served as a role model to other students, inspired students to take action, and most actively and positively impacted Â鶹ÉçÇø as an agent of change.

BNSA Community Spirit Award

The BNSA Community Spirit Award is given to a student in the graduating year who has demonstrated exceptional commitment and a consistent desire to promote student life during their time at Â鶹ÉçÇø, and through their involvement has greatly contributed to raising school spirit by making a positive imprint on the Â鶹ÉçÇø community at large.