McCarthy/Stewart Grant 2026

All personal information collected through this application will be used and disclosed only for the purposes directly related to the administration of the McCarthy-Stewart Foundation Grant and in accordance with all applicable privacy legislation.

Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 9, 2026.

For more information, please contact:
Mikiaya Ford, Policy officer
mikiaya.ford@doctorsns.com
902-877-6128

Applicant information

Applicant's name

First

Middle

Last

Telephone

Country where training was completed

Country

Length of time living in NS

Licensure information

Do you have a license with the Nova Scotia College of Physicians and Surgeons?

If yes, please specify which type (i.e., Defined licence, etc.)

Are you a member of Doctors Nova Scotia?

When did you enter practice in Nova Scotia? (month/year)

If you are pre-practice, have you signed a letter of offer?

Practice information

Have you received a letter of offer to practise in primary care or community practice?

If no, please specify in which area you plan to practise?

Have you received a letter of offer based in a rural community?

Are you joining/Did you join an established practice?

Long-answer questions

1. Briefly describe your journey and experience practising medicine in rural Nova Scotia. (250 word limit)

2. What is your vision for your practice five years from now? Briefly describe. (250-word limit)

3. Describe why you feel you should be considered for the award and provide any additional information you want the selection committee to know (outstanding community impact, current financial pressures, barriers experienced in NS, EDIRA considerations, etc.). (500-word limit)

Additional requirements

If you are successful, at a later date we will require your:

DNS number (if applicable)
Permanent or temporary Social Insurance Number
Banking information

Applications must be received by 11:59 pm on Oct 9, 2026.

Signature of applicant:

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