The TD Insurance Meloche Monnex AMA Medical Student Bursary Program helps to reduce financial pressure from escalating medical school tuition fees so that every qualified student can afford to attend medical school. Since 2001 the bursary has awarded 1,725 bursaries for a total of $2,506,500.
In 2026, we issued 74 student bursaries between the University of Alberta and University of Calgary.
The bursary program is made possible through a significant contribution by TD Insurance Meloche Monnex as well as donations from generous physician members.
The TD Insurance Meloche Monnex/AMA Medical Student Bursary is available to AMA student members in good standing, who are also enrolled full-time in undergraduate medical education in an Alberta medical school at the time the bursary application is made.
Eligibility is based on financial need. Proof of a minimum debt of $10,000 is required and must be submitted with your application (copies of statements from financial institutions and government student loan programs or their agencies). Statements without the applicant’s name will not be considered in the total debt. Many on-line or quick print documents do not provide names. These documents indicate they are not official documents and for more information to contact them. Documentation that would show the loan number and name together would be acceptable as proof of debt.
Only two student bursaries can be awarded to the same student throughout medical school.
There is no predetermined number of bursaries per class – the awards disbursed depend on the funds available, the number of applications and each applicant’s level of financial need.
Funds are apportioned to each Alberta medical school based on the number of students enrolled. In May 2026, $112,000 was awarded to medical students who qualified for the bursary.
- 50% of the awards will be given to the highest debt holders at $3,000/bursary.
- The remaining 50% of the awards will be selected randomly, and recipients will each receive a $1,000 bursary.
- Awarding of bursaries is based on financial need. Proof of a minimum debt of $10,000 is required.
The deadline for applications was Monday, January 5th, 2026, at midnight. Once selection process is completed (Spring 2026), the 2026 bursary winners will be notified by way of an e-mailed letter of congratulations with payment instructions. The applicants who are not selected will also be notified via email and are encouraged to apply again next year. Additionally, your AMA student representative will email an announcement when the selection process is complete.
To learn more we have provided both an information and FAQ document, both can be downloade via the links below.
2026 TD AMA Student Bursary Infosheet
2026 TD AMA Student Bursary FAQ
You may also contact Georgina Welch with your questions or concerns.
Georgina Welch
Membership and Benefits Administrator
Alberta Medical Association
T 780-482-0309
Toll-free 1-866-272-9680
Email Georgina Welch
For more information, contact:
Georgina Welch
Membership and Benefits Administrator
Alberta Medical Association
T 780-482-0309
Toll-free 1-866-272-9680
Email Georgina Welch
