Phil Burchell MDT Diploma Scholarship

In October 2012, The Robin McKenzie Institute Canada was saddened by the loss of Phil Burchell,our extremely valued colleague and friend. Phil was a great clinician and exceptional teacher. His passion, humour, dedication and generosity inspired many to further their MDT education. Phil made significant contributions to the Institute which included his involvement with the International Education Committee and in his promotion of adult education, changing the way we teach our courses, putting the learning needs of our participants first. The McKenzie Institute will be forever grateful for the opportunity to have collaborated with and learned from this inspirational man.

In honour of Phil’s many contributions to the McKenzie Institute and countless students, The Robin McKenzie Institute Canada has set up a scholarship fund in his name. The scholarship will provide financial assistance (as detailed below) to a qualified Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Doctor or other eligible professional wishing to progress through the McKenzie Institute Diploma Programme.

Scholarship Amount:	$3,000.00 U.S. Dollar (maximum) / $1,500.00 U.S. Dollar (minimum) The successful candidate(s) will be awarded a minimum of $1,500.00 USD. At the discretion of the Phil Burchell Scholarship Committee and the Robin McKenzie Institute Canada Board of Directors, there is the potential for the scholarship recipient to be awarded a maximum of $3,000.00 USD. Payment will be based on payment due dates to MII and theoretical component start date.
Travel Bursary	$3,000.00 CAD (maximum) Restrictions apply, details below. The successful candidate(s) will be awarded a maximum of $3,000.00 CAD at the discretion of the Robin McKenzie Institute Canada Board of Directors. Criteria and application will be uploaded to our website before the end of July 2023. Payment will be made upon completion of the clinical component, and made upon submission of valid receipts.
Date Awarded:	by 31DEC Annually

Important Deadlines:

• The annual deadline for submitting applications is 30SEP. Once complete, please forward the application and all supporting material to Aileen Conway at [email protected]
• The successful candidate will be advised in writing by 31DEC of the given year.

Qualifying Criteria:

• The Applicant must be a licensed Canadian practitioner with a minimum of three (3) years experience in an eligible field of practice (E.g. PT, DC, MD).
• The applicant must have successfully passed the McKenzie Institute Credentialling Exam and currently be CCES compliant
• The Applicant must have already been accepted into the McKenzie Institute International Diploma Programme
• The Applicant must complete the application process and submit by the application deadline. Late submissions will NOT be considered.
• Applicants must be engaged in active clinical practice, and be currently licensed in a Canadian province or territory.
• Applicant must be a full-time Canadian permanent resident for a minimum of two (2) years.
• The successful applicant will be selected utilizing pre-determined areas of assessment: Academic, Professional Goals and Contributions to the MICanada Branch or the Institute.
• The scholarship fund is not accumulative, as warranted $1,500.00-$3,000.00 U.S. dollars will be awarded each calendar year
• The Scholarship award money will be paid directly to McKenzie International Diploma Programme, on behalf of the scholarship recipient.
• In the event that the recipient cancels his/her place in the MDT Scholarship Programme, MICanada will apply to MII for a refund of the scholarship fees paid.

Application Supporting Document Requirements:

• Completed Application Form
• Proof of Canadian residency
• Copy of current resume
• Copy of professional licence
• Cover letter stating academic and professional goals
• Reference or letter of support from an employer or credentialed / diploma practitioner colleague

Selection Procedure:

• The Scholarship Committee, appointed by the Board of Directors of The Robin McKenzie Institute, will evaluate the applications and make the final decision.
• The decision of the committee is final.
• Reasons for the selection / decisions are strictly confidential.
• The Scholarship Committee reserves the right not to award any scholarships in any given year.

Phil Burchell MDT Diploma Scholarship Application:DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

Phil Burchell MDT Diploma Scholarship Criteria:SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

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