The Future Health Research and Innovation Scholarships were created in 2015 to foster awareness of health research among youth.
These annual scholarships are open to grade 12 students who plan on continuing their education at a Maritime post-secondary institution in a field that will enhance health research or innovation. Applicants are required to write an essay demonstrating their interest in health-related research and innovation and how it will improve the health and well-being of children, women and families in the Maritimes.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS MARCH 1st, 2024.
IWK Research & Innovation Advancement (RIA) is pleased to offer the Future Health Research and Innovation Scholarship.
To be considered for one of three Future Health Research and Innovation Scholarships valued at $2500, grade 12 students in the Maritimes must intend on continuing their education at a Maritime post-secondary institution (college or university) in a field that will enhance research and/or innovation in health care.
Awards will be issued as follows:
- One in Nova Scotia
- One in New Brunswick
- One in Prince Edward Island
Students submitting an application must include an Application Form, cover letter, essay, letters of recommendation, and transcript. The cover letter should explain why they are interested in a particular area of health research and/or innovation and how their post-secondary education will help them pursue their research goals. The essay must be written using scientific evidence to explain the specific area of health research and/or innovation they would like to pursue and how their research and/or innovation could potentially contribute to the health and well-being of children, women and families in the Maritimes. The student must provide one Academic Reference (e.g. A teacher who can speak to their marks and school performance) and one Character Reference (e.g. A coach or boss who can speak to sportsmanship or work ethic). Lastly, the student must provide their Grades 11 and 12 (in progress) transcript and have a minimum average of 75%.
Applications can be submitted to RIA at research@iwk.nshealth.ca.
Please attach a single PDF file (see resources below for help on how to create a single PDF).
If you have any questions, phone 902-499-3706.
NOTE: Please do not send links to google docs or another file sharing service: please send your file as an attachment in the email.
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Past recipients
Research & Innovation Advancement at IWK Health recognized three outstanding grade 12 students within the Maritimes who have demonstrated an early interest in health related research and innovation. Applications were received from the three Maritime Provinces and one scholarship worth $2500 was awarded in each of those provinces. The recipients were:
2023
Bridget Jacobsen attended Harbour View High School, Saint John, NB - enrolled in BSc (Medical Sciences), Dalhousie University
Eve Wedderburn attended Citadel High School, Halifax, NS - enrolled in BSc (Medical Sciences), Dalhousie University
Matt MacFarlane attended Three Oaks Senior High, Summerside, PEI - enrolled in BSc (Medical Sciences), Dalhousie University
2022
Mikayla Hanlon attended Harbour View High School, Saint John, NB - enrolled in BSc, Saint Mary’s University
Adelaide Scott attended Park View Education Centre, Bridgewater, NS - enrolled in BSc (Medical Sciences), Dalhousie University
Andrew Clow attended Charlottetown Rural High School, PEI - enrolled in BSc (Nursing), UPEI
2021
Sophie Gauthier attended Saint John High School, NB - enrolled in BSc, Dalhousie University
Sara Greenough attended Park View Education Centre, Pentz, NS - enrolled in BSc (Medical Sciences), Dalhousie University
Monica Gollaher attended Colonel Gray Senior High School in Charlottetown, PEI - enrolled in BSc, Mount Allison University
2020
Christelinda Laureijs attended Laureijs Home School in Amherst, NS - enrolled in BSc (Biology), Mount Allison University
Sophie Gillis attended Kennebecasis Valley High School in Quispamsis, NB - enrolled in BSc (Medical Sciences), Dalhousie University
Hannah Lawlor attended Charlottetown Rural High School in Charlottetown, PEI - enrolled in BSc (Biology), University of PEI
2019
Mohamed Nashnoush attended Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School in Yarmouth, NS - enrolled in BSc (Medical Sciences), Dalhousie University
Sophie Inkpen attended Saint John High School in Saint John, NB - enrolled in BSc (Medical Sciences), Dalhousie University
Robyn Gallant attended Charlottetown Rural High School in Charlottetown, PEI - enrolled in Bachelor of Arts and Science in Health Program, Saint Francis Xavier University
2018
Eva Sheppard attended Park View Education Centre in Bridgewater, NS - enrolled in BSc, Dalhousie University
Jayatee Ray attended Saint John High School in Saint John, NB - enrolled in BSc (Medical Sciences), Dalhousie University
Abigail (Abby) Craswell attended Bluefield High School in Hampshire, PEI - enrolled in BSc (Psychology), University of Prince Edward Island
2017
Morgan Leblanc attended Prince Andrew High School in Dartmouth, NS - enrolled in BSc, Mount Allison University
Lucas Fearn attended Rothesay High School in Rothesay, NB - enrolled in Bachelor of Kinesiology, Acadia Unversity
Rachel Green attended Kinkora Regional High School in Kinkora, PE - enrolled in BSc (Kinesiology), University of Prince Edward Island