Awarded annually by the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs on the recommendation of the departmental chairs and school directors, to graduate student(s) entering or continuing in a program of study, who are pursuing research in dementia. Eligible recipients must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrant or a protected person), and must meet the Ontario Residency Requirements set forth by OSAP. Recipients must also demonstrate financial need. Endowed in 2007 from an anonymous bequest.