This award was established by Alda Furtado in loving memory of her daughter Dr. Gina Furtado who tragically passed away in 2006. Dr. Furtado graduated from U of T with a B.Sc.degree in 1991 and received her DDS from New York University in 1995. Dr. Furtado believed in giving back to her community and her family and her mother are continuing this tradition. To be awarded to one or more students in any year of study on the basis of financial need.