Published: 23 Jan 2025 172 views
The Dr. Scott Rairdan Memorial Award was established to recognize aptitude and encourage learning in Large Animal Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Scott Rairdan graduated from William E. Hay Composite High School in 1973 with honours. He starred on the football team, served on the student’s union executive, participated in intramural sports, curling and ski clubs. Scott was outgoing, positive, and clearly an achiever who was well respected by his peers. After completing two years of pre-veterinary medicine at the University of Alberta, Scott was accepted into the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan and subsequently graduated in 1979. After building a successful veterinary practice, Dr. Rairdan went on to co-found Davis-Rairdan Embryo Transplants Ltd., an industry leader in bovine embryo transfers. Scott’s sudden passing at the young age of 40 years spawned the creation of the Scott Rairdan Foundation Fund at Calgary Foundation. Awards such as this one bestowed upon deserving young people serve to honour Scott’s memory and celebrate his zest for life!
Since 1955, Calgary Foundation has been nurturing a healthy, vibrant, giving and caring community. The Foundation facilitates collaborative philanthropy by making powerful connections between donors and community organizations for the long-term benefit of Calgary and area. In 2022-23, Calgary Foundation saw $112.5 million in new contributions, 55 new funds established, had an asset base of $1.3 billion and granted $61.4 million to 1,192 charitable organizations. It is the strategic partnerships with our generous fundholders and effective nonprofits that enable us to do great work and ... continue reading
One or more awards valued at $2,500, applied directly to tuition. Renewable for up to three consecutive years of study as long as the recipient maintains award eligibility (up to four years of support total).
Applicant must:
For more details, visit Calgary Foundation Dr. Scott Rairdan Memorial Award webpage
