FFBC Black Medical Student Bursary
The FFBC Black Medical Student Bursary is a needs-based award created to support Black students entering their first year of medical school at select Canadian institutions. This bursary reflects the Foundation for Black Communities’ (FFBC) commitment to advancing health equity and ensuring Black communities are represented and supported across all levels of healthcare.
🏛️ About the Program
Each recipient will receive a $10,000 bursary to help alleviate the financial barriers associated with pursuing a medical education. The program aims to empower the next generation of Black physicians by providing both financial relief and a signal of community support.
🎁 Benefits
- Amount: $10,000 per recipient
- Goal: Reduce financial barriers for incoming Black medical students
📜 Eligibility Criteria
This bursary is open to students who:
- Self-identify as Black (including African, Caribbean, African Nova Scotian, or multiracial with Black ancestry).
- Are entering their first year at one of the eligible medical schools.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Show a commitment to community involvement and leadership.
Eligible Institutions:
- Dalhousie University
- Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
- McGill University
📅 Application Date and Process
Application Deadline: July 04, 2025
To apply, complete the application form available here.
🌐 Scholarship Portal
For more details, visit the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) Black Medical Student Bursary Program.
🏢 Sponsor Organization
The bursary is sponsored by the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC).
This program is a significant step toward addressing systemic challenges faced by Black students in accessing and completing medical training, fostering representation and equity in healthcare.
- Amount: $10,000 per recipient
- Goal: Reduce financial barriers for incoming Black medical students
