Baird of Bute Society Canadian Science Scholarship 2019
The Baird of Bute Society employs the example of the isle of Bute’s own, blacksmith and early aviation enthusiast, Andrew Baird to inspire the youth of Scotland to aspire to achievement in their lives through a series of inspiring programmes, awards, scholarships and school activities. see http://www.bairdofbute.co.uk
2019 marks the sixth year the Society has offered our unique and inspiring Canadian Science Scholarship to three students from across Scotland. Participants must be 18 years of age, have completed S6 and be entering a science programme at a Scottish university.
The programme, entitled “From Bench to Bedside“, is offered in Toronto, and environs, and this year runs from June 6 – 20 and is presented at, and with the generous assistance of, the Ontario Science Centre, University of Toronto, The Gunning Group, University Health Network and others.
The scholarship has been developed to provide three young people a unique opportunity, in Canada, to acquire in-depth hands-on experiences and science skills to allow each to better succeed in their upcoming university studies and careers.
The programme mentors are, for the “bench” research portion, Professor Patrick Gunning and, for the healthcare delivery “bedside” portion, Professor Hazel Markwell.
The Society is pleased to receive the funding for two of the students from the Scottish Government while the participant from Bute is funded by the Bute Family Charitable Trust and The Hunter Foundation. We are most grateful for their assistance and support.
Each day Rebecca, Andrew and Lauren will share their experiences with you here on this blog. Please drop in from time to time and catch up with what their doing and share the excitement of their unique opportunity.
On behalf of our Patron, RAF Air Chief Marshal Sir Steven Hillier, and the Trustees of the Society, I wish them safe travels and a very rewarding two weeks in Canada.
Christopher Markwell
Chair, Baird of Bute Society
Baird of Bute Society is registered as charity (SCO42490) by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
Baird of Bute Science Scholarship 2019 