Scholarships
The PreMedSKL IDEA Scholarship
Enhances access to mentorship for underrepresented communities
Mission Statement
The pursuit of meaningful engagement in medicine for high school students
PreMedSKL is dedicated to enhancing access to mentorship and learning opportunities for Grade 10-12 students who demonstrate an early interest in the study of medicine. The PreMedSKL IDEA Scholarship encourages the pursuit of meaningful engagement in medicine for high school students from under-resourced and/or underrepresented communities. The criteria used to determine eligibility stem from recommendations from the Canadian Federation of Medical Students’ 2020 Equity Diversity and Inclusion Position Paper as well as current pathways for equitable admissions in Canadian medical schools.
The PreMedSKL IDEA Scholarship is a full scholarship for one 12-week semester for eligible students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. We will review student performance every 12-weeks and extend the scholarship to the next semester automatically, students are not required to re-apply at the end of every semester. All scholarship applicants are vetted by our admissions board and successful applicants will be notified.
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria used to determine eligibility stem from recommendations from the Canadian Federation of Medical Students’ 2020 Equity Diversity and Inclusion Position Paper as well as current pathways for equitable admissions in Canadian medical schools.
Individuals of underrepresented ethnicities:
• Indigenous
• African American
• Latino or Hispanic
• Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Individuals of underrepresented backgrounds:
• LGBTQ2SIA
• Refugee and/or new migrant
• Disabilities or life-threatening illnesses
• Socio-economic challenges
• Rural, remote, or Northern communities
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria used to determine eligibility stem from recommendations from the Canadian Federation of Medical Students’ 2020 Equity Diversity and Inclusion Position Paper as well as current pathways for equitable admissions in Canadian medical schools.
Individuals of underrepresented ethnicities:
• Indigenous
• African American
• Latino or Hispanic
• Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Individuals of underrepresented groups:
• LGBTQ2SIA
• Refugee and/or new migrant
• Disabilities or life-threatening illnesses
• Socio-economic challenges
• Rural, remote, or Northern communities
Scholarship Application Requirements
The following are requirements for your application to be considered:
Documentation of status as a current Grade 10, 11, or 12 student attending a Canadian high school.
A current resumé or curriculum vitae.
A personal statement of 500-750 words describing a) one’s suitability for the PreMedSKL Scholarship, b) anticipated benefits from participation in the PreMedSKL Program, c) relevant experiences pertaining to the eligibility criteria, and d) aspirations in one’s future career in healthcare. Please email to [email protected]