Scholarships totalling $1,800, valued at $450 each, have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Dr. Ralph Yorsh (1921-2020) for outstanding D.M.D. students. Dr. Yorsh was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and was raised in Saskatchewan. He attended the University of Saskatchewan, and received his D.M.D. from the University of Toronto. After serving in the Canadian Dental Corp, he moved to Vancouver, where he met his wife, Rose. Dr. Yorsh practiced general dentistry, specializing in hypnosis, was a lecturer in UBC's Faculty of Dentistry, and founded UBC's Toastmasters International chapter. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.
Award descriptions are meant for reference only. Values listed may not reflect the most up to date information.
Vancouver
2023 Winter
Faculty of Dentistry
General
Scholarship
Undergraduate & Graduate
1872
Recommended award
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