Established in 2005 in memory of Margie Patterson, a Medical Laboratory Technologist, this award is presented to a student who achieved excellence in molecular genetics studies, who demonstrated excellent technical skills in the laboratory and who exhibited professional behaviour in both academic and health care settings. The recipient of this award is nominated by their clinical coordinator based on their leadership skills and commitment to improving the lives of their patients.

Program(s): Genetics Technology

Title: Margie Patterson Memorial Scholarship in Molecular Genetics

Code: S-18-9407

Type: Award

Term Status: New Graduates

Residency Requirements: Ontario resident. Canadian Citizen (or PR or PP).

OTSS Funded**: Yes

Demonstrated Financial Need*: Yes

Criteria 1: Excellent technical skills in the laboratory

Criteria 2: Consistently exhibited professional behaviour in both academic and health care settings

Criteria 3: Achieved excellence in their Molecular Genetics studies: demonstrated leadership skills, shown commitment to improving the lives of others and illustrated the ability to work effectively both as an individual and as a part of a health care team

Minimum GPA: A-

Type of Application: Nomination (Genetics Faculty or Molecular Genetics Clinical Coordinators)

Application Requirements:

Nomination/Reference Requirements: Genetics Technology Faculty or Molecular Genetics Clinical Coordinators will nominate graduates by submitting a one-page written nomination outlining why the student is eligible for this scholarship based on the above noted criteria.

Selection Made By: Scholarship & Awards Committee

Award Value: $1500

Number of Awards: 1

Nominate Awards:

*If the Scholarship, Award or Named Bursary indicates “Yes” to “OTSS Funded” and/or “Demonstrated Financial Need”, have your income and expense information handy to enter on page 2 of the online application.

**Michener established various endowed Awards through generous donor contributions that were matched by the provincial government’s Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS). The income generated from these endowments is used to support Awards for Michener students who are Canadian citizens (or permanent residents or protected persons), who are residents of Ontario (student has lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months up to the beginning of full-time post-secondary study).