The Dr. H. Patrick and Mrs. Gayle E. Cunningham Medical Scholarship

Objective: The objective of the Scholarship is to support practicing Catholics, faithful to the teachings of the Magisterium, to practice medicine. 

Donor: The Dr. H. Patrick Cunningham and Mrs. Gayle Cunningham Foundation at Aqueduct Foundation 

Value of the Scholarship: $15,000 

Number of Scholarship: one per year 

Eligible Students: Applicants will be practicing Catholics who 1) attend a parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton; 2) are enrolled in a Canadian medical school; 3) intend to practice medicine in Canada. 

Terms: The Scholarship shall be awarded to an academically qualified student who has been recommended by his or her parish priest. 

Application: 

Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements should submit: 

1) Completed application form (download here). 

2) Proof of enrollment in a Canadian medical school; 

3) A covering letter describing what drew them to the vocation of medicine; 

4) Most recent academic transcript. 

Please send the application to: mcmorgan@hamiltondiocese.com 

Application Deadline: July 31, 2024 

Award Date: August 12, 2024