2.3.2 In-course Scholarships

Each year scholarships are awarded by the Faculty to students of high academic standing who are currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree program. Advanced standing students cannot compete for prizes unless they meet the precise criteria for the prizes within the specified time frame.

Dr. Ernest R. Ambrose Scholarship in Dentistry,

established in 2001 by Doreen Laszlo, B.Ed.(PE) 1962, D.D.S. 1969 and Charles A. Laszlo, B.Eng. 1961, M.Eng. 1966, Ph.D. 1968, to honor Ernest R. Ambrose, D.D.S. 1950, a distinguished graduate, professor and former Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry. This scholarship will be awarded by the Faculty of Dentistry Scholarships Committee to an outstanding undergraduate student in the Faculty of Dentistry, who has demonstrated common sense, compassion and excellence in restorative dentistry. Preference will be given to students who are entering the fourth year of the D.M.D. program. Value: minimum $2,500.

Dr. Stephen S. Cymet Scholarship in Dentistry,

established in 2001 by Stephen S. Cymet (D.D.S. 1974), for an undergraduate student who has completed at least one year of the D.M.D. program. This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of high academic standing by the Faculty of Dentistry. Value: $2,000.

Dr. Janet Griffin-Merth Scholarship in Dentistry

established in 2002 through gifts from McGill Dentistry graduates in British Columbia, family and friends, to honor the memory of Janet Griffin-Merth, B.Sc. 1967, D.D.S. 1972. Janet inspired many with her contributions to McGill and her dedication and compassion toward her patients, staff and colleagues. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement by the Faculty of Dentistry to a student who has completed at least one year of the D.M.D. program. Preference shall be given to students from British Columbia. Value: Minimum $2,000.

Dr. James E.G. Harrison Scholarship in Dentistry,

established in 2001 by James E.G. Harrison, D.D.S. 1951. This scholarship will be awarded by the Faculty of Dentistry Scholarships Committee to a meritorious undergraduate student in the D.M.D. program who demonstrates a firm commitment to the ethical practice of dentistry in interactions with patients and colleagues or in essays on professional conduct and responsibilities. Preference will be given to students who are entering the third or fourth year of the D.M.D. program. Value: minimum $2,000.

Dr. Howard S. Katz Scholarship in Dentistry,

established in 2001 through gifts from family, friends and colleagues, to honour the memory of Howard S. Katz, B.Sc. 1967, M.Sc. 1970, Ph.D. 1973 and D.D.S. 1977, a distinguished graduate of the Faculty of Dentistry and Associate Dean (Academic) at the time of his death December 11, 1999. The Dr. Howard S. Katz Scholarship commemorates his many contributions to McGill and to the community and, in particular, his dedication to the well-being of students, patients and colleagues. This scholarship will be awarded by the Faculty of Dentistry to a student who has completed at least one year of the D.M.D. program, on the basis of academic achievement. Value: minimum $2,100.

Dr. Earl Lerner Faculty Scholarship,

established in 2000 by a generous gift from Dr. Earl Lerner (D.D.S. 1963) for an undergraduate student currently enrolled in the D.M.D. program. This Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of high academic achievement, by the Faculty of Dentistry. Preference will be given to a student entering the second year of the D.M.D. program. Value: $2,000.

Dr. William Boroff Scholarship in Dentistry,

established in 2004 through generous gifts from family and the McGill Dentistry Class of 1973 on their 30th Anniversary of graduation to honour the memory of their classmate, Dr. William Boroff. This Scholarship will be awarded by the Faculty of Dentistry Scholarships Committee to a meritorious undergraduate student in the D.M.D. Program who has demonstrated outstanding qualities of character, perseverance and sportsmanship. Preference will be given to a student who is entering the fourth year of the D.M.D. Program. Value: minimum: $2,000.

Dr. Harry Rosen Scholarship in Dentistry,

established in 2004 by A. Bram Appel, B.Com. 1935, and Bluma Appel, in honour of Harry Rosen, D.D.S. 1953, a distinguished graduate and Professor Emeritus of the Faculty of Dentistry. Awarded by the Faculty of Dentistry Scholarships Committee on the basis of high academic standing to an undergraduate student who has completed at least one year of the D.M.D. program. Preference will be given to a student entering the fourth year of studies in the D.M.D. program. Value: $2,000.