ULaval medical doctoral student named Personality of Excellence and awarded $15,000 scholarship
Vincent Lavoie‑Rancourt, a doctoral student in medicine at Université Laval, was named Personality of Excellence at the Forces AVENIR universitaire gala (Oct. 6, 2026) and received a $15,000 scholarship.
An athlete‑scholar, he balances doctoral studies with competitive swimming while maintaining a 4.20 GPA. His community initiatives include founding Réussite à sa façon, which mobilized more than 35 volunteers and supported over 100 young people, and MéloMed, which delivered more than 15 musical performances in long‑term care homes. He also teaches swimming to neurodivergent youth and engages in health‑awareness activities. The recognition was announced at the Forces AVENIR universitaire gala on Oct. 6, 2026.
