Information on all graduate awards listed below can be obtained from the
Dean of Graduate Studies.
F.A. ALDRICH GRADUATE AWARD
The F.A. Aldrich Graduate Award has been established in memory of the first
Dean of Graduate Studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Up to three
annual awards of $2,000.00 may be made. Awards will be made by the Dean of
Graduate Studies to alumni of Memorial University of Newfoundland who are
in the first year of a full-time graduate program and will be based on academic
merit, and need only if all other things are equal. If the application is
based on need, please make a case.
THE ATREYA-HARITHA SCHOLARSHIP IN MATHEMATICS
This scholarship is the result of a generous donation by Dr. K.R. and Nandinin
Kothandaraman. Valued at $1000 annually, it will be awarded on the basis
of scholarship standing to a full-time student, either a senior level undergraduate
or a graduate student in Mathematics. In the case of an undergraduate student,
the scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid upon recommendation of the Head, Department
of Mathematics and Statistics. In the case of a graduate student, it will
be awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies, also upon recommendation
of the head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
THE WILLIAM H. AND BERTHA BAIRD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at the annual interest on the endowment, has been
established by Mrs. Edna Baird-Stephenson in memory of her parents. It will
be awarded to a full time graduate student at either the Master’s or doctoral
level. Eligible candidates should be residents of the province, or should
have been resident in the province for at least three years prior to entering
the program, excluding time spent at post secondary institutions. The award,
based on academic excellence, will be made by the Dean, School of Graduate
Studies on the recommendation of the Awards and Medals Committee.
THE BARROWMAN BIOCHEMISTRY GRADUATE TRAVEL AWARDS
The income from this endowment will be used to provide a number of awards
to graduate students registered in the Department of Biochemistry, so that
they may attend scientific conferences. Preference will be given to full-time
students but part-time students will also be considered. It is anticipated
that about three awards will be made each year. The awards will be made by
the Dean of Graduate Studies upon the recommendation of the Head, Department
of Biochemistry.
THE BARROWMAN COMMUNITY HEALTH GRADUATE TRAVEL AWARDS
The income from this endowment will be used to provide a number of awards
to full-time graduate students pursuing a research program in the Division
of Community Health, so that they may attend scientific conferences. The
awards will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation
of the Assistant Dean, Research and Graduate Studies, Faculty of Medicine.
THE DAVID BUCHAN GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD IN FOLKLORE
The Research Award is established in memory of Dr. David Buchan, a leading
international ballad scholar, faculty member in the Department of Folklore
from 1979 to 1994, and the first Memorial University of Newfoundland Research
Professor. Administered by the School of Graduate Studies, two awards of
$500 will normally be given each year to fund costs related to national/international
travel for the accomplishment of, or the presentation of, folklore research
by students in the graduate program in folklore at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. The awards, given on the basis of scholarly merit combined
with the quality of a research proposal or conference paper abstract, will
be made by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies upon recommendation
from the Head of the Department of Folklore, who will be advised by the Department
of Folklore’s Scholarships and Awards Committee.
BUCHANS SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF ASARCO INCORPORATED
ASARCO Incorporated has established a scholarship fund, the annual interest
on which will provide for students enrolled in the Department of Earth Sciences,
Memorial University of Newfoundland, either a scholarship for post-graduate
study and research, valued at $5000.00; or two scholarships for undergraduate
study, valued at $500.00 each. The latter scholarships will be available
only when no suitable candidate can be found for the former. In order to
qualify for these awards, students must be native-born Newfoundlanders or
graduates of Newfoundland high schools. In the case of the graduate scholarship,
the award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation
of the Head, Department of Earth Sciences; in the case of the undergraduate
scholarships, by the Senate Committee on Scholarships and Financial Aid on
the recommendation of the Head, Department of Earth Sciences. Should no candidates
be available in any year, the awards may be held over.
THE MAURICE J. BURKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at approximately $1,000.00 annually, was established
by the family of the late Maurice Burke. Mr. Burke served in the Provincial
Department of Education in the Teacher Certification Division for thirty-five
years. He was also a columnist and author with a personal and professional
interest in Newfoundland culture and folklore celebrating the uniqueness
of Newfoundland outport life. It will be awarded alternately to a full-time
graduate or undergraduate student in the Department of Folklore on the basis
of scholarship standing. In the case of undergraduates it will be awarded
by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid.
In the case of graduates it will be awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate
Studies. In both cases the scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a
recommendation from the Head, Department of Folklore.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund was established through the contributions of members of the Associates’
Program of the Faculty of Business Administration. The fund will provide
scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty. Awards
will be made on the basis of academic standing but such factors as financial
need and contribution to the Faculty may be taken into account.
In the case of the undergraduate program, scholarships will be awarded by
the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the
recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
In the case of the graduate program, the scholarships will be awarded by
the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean of Business
Administration.
THE GREG CAMPBELL MEMORIAL BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is the result of a generous donation by Eleanor Swanson
in memory of her late husband, J. Gregory Campbell. Interest on the fund
will provide one award to a full-time graduate student in the Faculty of
Business Administration who is entering the final year of study. Candidates
for this scholarship must have scholarship standing and a demonstrated record
of active community involvement, volunteer work and/or service in the faculty/University.
The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Graduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business
Administration.
CANADIAN COLLEGE OF TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at $1,000.00, is sponsored by the Cabot Chapter
of the Canadian College of Teachers and is awarded annually to a full-time
graduate student in the Faculty of Education for outstanding research. The
award is made on the basis of application by a student or nomination by the
student’s supervisor. The application or nomination may take the form of
a thesis or project proposal, but preferably be supported by an explanation
of why the work involved is particularly meritorious. Applications should
be forwarded to the office of the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and
Research, Faculty of Education. The scholarship will by awarded by the Dean,
School of Graduate Studies, upon recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Education.
THE MRS. ARUNA & DR. RANJIT CHANDRA AWARD
This award was established by Dr. R.K. Chandra in the memory of his late
wife Aruna Minocha Chandra, as a contribution to the university's Opportunity
Fund in 1999. The award, valued at $500.00 annually, will be available to
a full-time graduate student for writing the best review article on the role
of diet and nutrition in immunology and/or allergy. The selected article
would be submitted to the peer-reviewed journal Nutrition Research published
by Elsevier, New York. The award will be open to students in the disciplines
of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Science. It will be awarded by the Dean
of Graduate Studies upon recommendation of the Awards and Medals Committee.
THE ROB CROSBIE SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY
This fund was established from contributions to the University’s Opportunity
Fund Campaign by Mr. Rob Crosbie. The scholarship, valued at $1,000.00 annually,
will support a Business student (graduate or undergraduate) who is on an
academic international exchange and who has shown interest in pursuing a
career in the oil and gas industry. In the case of undergraduate students,
the scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty
of Business Administration. In the case of graduate students, it will be
awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies upon recommendation of the
Faculty Committee on Graduate Studies.
THE SALLY DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
The Sally Davis Scholarship has been established to celebrate the memory
and life work of Sally Davis. Contributions to the scholarship fund have
come from family and friends who were so lovingly and generously influenced
by Sally during her long life. The scholarship, valued at $1000.00, will
be awarded annually in the Spring Semester. Eligible candidates must be full-time
students in the Master of Women's Studies program. Preference will be given
to a candidate studying in one of the following areas: peace and international
understanding, literacy, children, labour movement, gun control, or environment.
If there is no qualified graduate applicant in a particular year, the award
may be offered to an undergraduate (who is registered in a minor in Women's
Studies) who is in financial need. An individual may receive the award twice
but no more. In the case of graduates it is awarded by the Dean of Graduate
Studies upon recommendation of the Co-ordinator, Women's Studies Program.
In the case of undergraduates, the scholarship is awarded by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of
the Co-ordinator, Women's Studies Program.
EATON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at $1,500.00, is to be awarded to a student who
has left full-time employment of five years or more to enter fulltime studies
in the MBA program, for completion or near completion of the degree. Selection
of the candidate for the scholarship will be made on the basis of academic
merit and financial need. Awards will be made on the recommendation of the
Dean, Faculty of Business Administration, and the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants.
THE ECHOS DU MONDE CLASSIQUE/CLASSICAL VIEWS INTERNSHIP FUND
This fund jointly sponsored by the journal Echos du Monde Classique/Classical
Views and the School of Graduate Studies, was established to support a full-time
graduate student in Classics to train as an editorial intern with EMC/CV.
It is awarded on the basis of academic standing to a full-time graduate student
entering the Department of Classics and is valued at $10,000.00 per annum,
paid over a period of three successive academic semesters. It may be renewed
for one additional year. The internship will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate
Studies on the recommendation of the editors of Echos du Monde Classique/Classical
Views.
THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION JACINTA SHEPPARD FELLOWSHIP
This fellowship, made possible through a donation by the Faculty of Business
Administration, is in honour of Jacinta Sheppard, an MBA student who passed
away in 1997 after a lengthy illness. While in the MBA program, Ms. Sheppard
demonstrated academic excellence and a dedication to learning. This fellowship
has a value of $1,000.00 annually, and will recognize a full-time student
who, in the opinion of a Selection Committee, Faculty of Business Administration,
has demonstrated these same qualities. The award will be made by the Dean
of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business
Administration.
THE J. BRUCE AND HELEN H. FRENCH GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN PHYSICS
This scholarship valued at the annual accrued interest on an initial endowment,
will be awarded to a female student at any level of a graduate program in
physics on the basis of excellence in both course work and research. If,
in a particular year, a qualified female student is not available, the scholarship
may be awarded to a male student who meets the other conditions. The scholarship
will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies upon the recommendation of
the Head, Department of Physics.
THE P.J. GARDINER AWARD FOR SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
This fund was established from contributions to the University's Anniversary
Fund to commemorate the memory of the late Peter Gardiner, a former Director
of Memorial University of Newfoundland's School of Business and local entrepreneur.
Interest from the fund provides an annual award of $5,000.00 to recognize
student creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship as evidenced by the establishment
or plan to establish a new venture. Students at all levels of their business
program (graduate or undergraduate) are eligible for the award. In order
to be considered for an award, applicants must submit a Venture Plan in the
case of a proposed venture or a detailed description of a venture that they
have already established. The submissions will be reviewed by a panel consisting
of representatives from Industry and from the Faculty. In the case of undergraduate
students, the awards will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid acting on the recommendation of this panel.
In the case of graduate students, the awards will be made by the Dean of
Graduate Studies acting on the recommendation of the panel and the Faculty
Committee on Graduate Studies.
THE PETER GARDINER AWARD FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY
This fund was established from contributions to the University's Anniversary
Fund to commemorate the memory of the late Peter Gardiner, a former Director
of Memorial's School of Business. Interest from the fund will provide or
two annual awards of $2,500.00 each to support Business students (graduate
and/or undergraduate) to study at Memorial University of Newfoundland's Harlow
Campus or at another university outside Canada. In the case of undergraduate
students, the awards will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty
of Business Administration. In the case of graduate students, the awards
will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies upon recommendation of the Faculty
Committee on Graduate Studies.
THE GRADUATE TEACHING TRAVEL AWARD
This award assists students with travel to attend conferences, workshops
and other meetings that have as their principal concern teaching at the post-secondary
level. Preference will be given to full-time graduate students who have completed
or are currently enrolled in Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Graduate
Program in Teaching. Ideally the winner will present a paper or contribute
in some other significant way to the event. The award will be made by the
Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Coordinator(s) of the
Graduate Program in Teaching. It will be valued at the annual accrued interest
on the initial investment.
THE MARY A. GRIFFITHS MEMORIAL BURSARY FUND FOR FOLKLORE FIELD RESEARCH
(GRADUATE)
This fund has been established by the Memorial University of Newfoundland
Folklore Society in memory of Mary A. Griffiths, B.A. (Folklore). One of
more bursaries valued at a minimum of $250.00 each will be awarded annually
to graduate Folklore students who wish to pursue field research. The awards
will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the
Head of the Department of Folklore. Selection will be made on the basis of
a submitted research proposal as well as demonstrated financial need. Application
forms and guidelines are available from and should be submitted to the Folklore
Department. Deadline date for submission of applications is January 31. If
there are no suitable candidates in a given year the bursaries will not be
awarded.
THE MICHAEL HARRINGTON RESEARCH PRIZE IN NEWFOUNDLAND HISTORY
This award was established by the family of Michael Francis Harrington Sr.,
journalist, author and Newfoundland historian. The prize is valued at a minimum
of $500.00 and will be awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student
doing research in Newfoundland history. To be considered, undergraduate students
must be history majors planning to do research for a course in Newfoundland
history or towards an honours thesis. Graduate students must be writing a
thesis on some aspect of Newfoundland history. In some instances it may be
awarded as a travel grant which will assist students with travel expenses
incurred while undertaking their research. In the case of undergraduates
it will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid upon recommendation of the Head, Department of History.
In the case of graduates it will be awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate
Studies, also upon recommendation of the Head, Department of History.
THE DR. AUSTIN J. HARTE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Dr. Austin J. Harte Memorial Scholarship commemorates the memory of
Austin Harte who was a member of the Faculty of Education, Memorial University
of Newfoundland from 1991-1995. The scholarship, which is valued at one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00), may be awarded annually to a student in a graduate program,
in the Faculty of Education. In order to be eligible for consideration, candidates
must be registered full time and satisfy all other conditions as stipulated
by the University. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Dean, School of
Graduate Studies upon the recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Education.
A special application is required and may be obtained from the Faculty of
Education and/or the School of Graduate Studies. Deadline for Application:
March 15.
A.G. HATCHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
A small number of scholarships valued at $15,000.00 for one year will be
awarded for high academic merit to full-time students working towards graduate
degrees of this University.
THE ROLF G. HATTENHAUER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund was established by the Labour Management Co-operation Committee
to commemorate the late Professor Rolf G. Hattenhauer, a well-known Newfoundland
arbitrator who was actively involved in setting up the Committee. Professor
Hattenhauer was a member of the Department of Commerce (later the Faculty
of Business Administration) at Memorial University of Newfoundland from 1965
until his death in 1983, and during the year 1969-70 served as Head (pro
tem) of the Department. The fund will provide scholarships and fellowships
on a rotating basis in undergraduate and graduate studies in Business Administration.
In the case of the undergraduate scholarships, preference will be given
to students in Terms 6 and 7 of the Bachelor of Commerce program who are
majoring in Labour Relations. These scholarships will be awarded by the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation
of the Dean of Business Administration.
In the case of the graduate fellowships, preference will be given to those
students in the Master of Business Administration program who are concentrating
in or conducting research on the area of personnel and industrial relations.
The graduate fellowships will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies
on the recommendation of the Dean of Business Administration. If a suitable
graduate student is not available in a given year the scholarship for that
year may be awarded to an undergraduate student.
THE IMPERIAL TOBACCO CANADA LIMITED GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS
STUDIES
This scholarship valued at the annual accrued interest on an initial endowment
was established from a generous donation made by Imperial Tobacco Canada
Limited. Two awards, valued at $3,000.00 each, will be made annually to entering
full-time graduate students whose area of specialization is business studies.
The scholarship may include, at the discretion of the donor, an invitation
to their head office to meet their management team. The award may be renewed
for a second year provided that academic standing is maintained. Selection
of the candidates will be made on the basis of academic merit. The award
will be made by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation
of the Awards and Medals Committee.
THE DR. ETHEL M. JANES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN EDUCATION (GRADUATE)
From a sum of money endowed to Memorial University of Newfoundland by the
late Dr. Ethel M. Janes, one scholarship valued at $2,000.00 will be awarded
annually on the basis of scholastic achievement. Dr. Janes, a Professor of
Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland for twenty-eight years,
devoted most of her professional career to study, research and teaching in
primary and elementary education. Her contribution to the development of
primary and elementary teacher education programs within the faculty was
significant, as was her influence on primary and elementary education in
the schools. Two generations of prospective teachers were her students.
This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic standing in a
first Memorial University of Newfoundland Education degree to a graduate
student with a specialization in reading or language arts. In the event that
in any given year no graduate student qualifies for the award, this scholarship
will be awarded to an undergraduate student. Instalments of $1,000.00 each
will be awarded in two successive academic terms; and the scholarship is
renewable for two years, provided first-class standing is maintained. This
award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies upon the recommendation
from the Dean, Faculty of Education.
THE LABOUR/LE TRAVAIL INTERNSHIP FUND
This fund, jointly sponsored by the Canadian Committee on Labour History
and the School of Graduate Studies, was set up to support a graduate student
in history to train as an editorial intern with the journal Labour/Le Travail.
It will be awarded on the basis of academic standing to a graduate student
entering the Department of History to pursue studies in the area of Canadian
and Newfoundland labour history. Valued at $12,500.00 it will be paid over
a period of three successive academic semesters and may be renewed. Masters
students may be renewed for one additional year and doctoral students may
be renewed for up to two additional years. The internship will be made by
the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the editor of Labour/Le
Travail.
THE LGL LIMITED SCHOLARSHIP IN MARINE SCIENCE
This scholarship, valued at $1,000.00, was established by LGL Limited. It
will be awarded annually to a student in the Faculty of Science who is following
a program of studies related to Marine Science. The successful candidate
will be either a fourth year undergraduate student doing an honours program
or a graduate student. Wherever possible, preference will be given to a student
from a fishing family, but other students will be considered. In the case
of undergraduate students the scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the basis of scholarship
standing. In the case of graduate students the scholarship will be awarded
by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies. In both cases it will be based upon
a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Science.
THE MARITIME AWARDS SOCIETY OF CANADA (MASC) MARITIME STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
The Maritime Awards Society of Canada has established an annual scholarship
tenable at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The successful candidate
will be a Canadian citizen studying in a "maritime based" program at either
the Masters or Doctoral level. This scholarship will have a value of at least
$5,000.00 a year and in some cases may be renewed for a second year. It will
be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies upon the recommendation of the
appropriate Academic Unit.
MARITIME HISTORY INTERNSHIP
This fund, jointly sponsored by the Canadian Nautical Research Society and
the School of Graduate Studies, is designated to support a graduate student
in history to train as an editorial intern with the journal The Northerner
Mariner/Le Marin du nord. It will be awarded on the basis of academic standing
to a graduate student pursuing studies in the area of maritime history. The
award will normally be made to an entering student, but may be made to a
student already enrolled in the graduate program. Valued at $12,000.00 per
year, it will be paid over a period of three successive academic semesters
and may be renewed. Masters students may be renewed for one additional year
and doctoral students may be renewed for up two additional years. The internship
will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of
the editors of The Northerner Mariner/Le Marin du nord and the Department
of History.
THE MARGARET D. MCLEAN SCHOLARSHIP
The Margaret D. McLean Scholarship, valued at the annual accrued interest
on the initial endowment, is awarded to a graduate of the basic Bachelor
of Nursing Program of Memorial University of Newfoundland. The successful
candidate must be enroled in a doctoral program of Nursing (or related field).
In the event that an appropriate application from a doctoral candidate is
not available, students enroled in a Master's Program in Nursing (or related
field) who intend to obtain a doctorate, may be considered. The scholarship
will be based on academic excellence in the Bachelor of Nursing Program and
in any graduate courses completed. It will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate
Studies upon recommendation of the Director, School of Nursing.
THE GORDON MERTZ MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP IN PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
This fund was established as a memorial for Dr. Gordon Mertz by his family.
Dr. Mertz was a Physical Oceanographer at the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries
Centre of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Interest from the fund
will be used to provide a fellowship which will be awarded annually on the
basis of academic excellence to a full-time graduate student working in an
area of Physical Oceanography with applications in Fisheries Oceanography
or Marine Ecology. The fellowship will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate
Studies upon recommendation of the Head, Department of Physics and Physical
Oceanography.
THE W.F. MORNEAU SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at the interest on the initial endowment will be
awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies upon the recommendation of
the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration to a Newfoundland student who
has been granted direct entry on a full-time basis to Term 3 of the Master
of Business Administration Program and who has exhibited a high level of
ambition. Financial need may also be taken into consideration when awarding
this scholarship.
THE NEIL MURRAY GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD IN FOLKLORE
The Research Award, sponsored by the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council,
is established to commemorate the energy of Neil Murray in his encouragement
and promotion of our provincial folk music traditions.
Open to students currently registered in the graduate program in folklore
at Memorial University of Newfoundland, two awards of $250, or one of $500,
will normally be given each year. These awards are designed to fund costs
related to the accomplishment of, or the presentation of, research on the
traditional performing arts in Newfoundland, including song, dance, drama,
or narrative and/or the cultural traditions of the Newfoundland fishery.
The awards, given on the basis of demonstrated academic merit and a research
proposal or conference paper abstract demonstrating original, creative and
innovative thought, will be made by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies
upon the recommendation of the Head, Department of Folklore, who will be
advised by the Selection Committee.
Applications should be directed to the head, Department of Folklore. The
deadline for application is March 1st each year.
THE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP IN OCEAN STUDIES AT MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND
The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has helped to establish
The National Scholarship in Ocean Studies to be awarded to an outstanding
Ph.D. candidate in an aspect of ocean studies which may include: chemistry,
biochemistry, biology, physics, earth sciences, geography, economics or engineering.
The award valued at $18,000 per annum for a maximum of three successive years
may be held in conjunction with other major awards. The award is made only
on the basis of academic excellence and the successful candidate must exhibit
and maintain first-class standing. Guidelines and applications for the scholarship
are available from the School of Graduate Studies. Final selection of the
candidate will be made by a committee which reports to the Dean of the School
of Graduate Studies. A one-time grant of up to $2,000 may be made in support
of travel to appropriate conferences where the student is presenting research
findings. Deadlines for applications will be July 1 in any one year when
the scholarship is available, and application should be made on appropriate
forms available from the School of Graduate Studies.
THE ELIZABETH A. NEWLANDS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN SOCIAL WORK
This scholarship has been named to honour the late Mrs. Elizabeth Newlands,
one of the first graduates of the B.S.W. Program as Memorial University of
Newfoundland. Valued at a minimum of $1,000.00 annually, it will be awarded
on the basis of academics to either a graduate or undergraduate student enrolled
in the School of Social Work. If granted to an undergraduate the scholarship
will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid. If awarded to a Graduate Student, it will be awarded by the
Dean, School of Graduate Studies. In either case the scholarship will be
awarded on the basis of an appropriate recommendation from the Director,
School of Social Work.
THE SENATOR GERALD R. OTTENHEIMER LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at the annual interest on the initial endowment,
has been established via The Opportunity Fund in memory of Senator Ottenheimer
through the generosity of White Ottenheimer & Baker, Barristers &
Solicitors. It will be awarded on a rotating basis to students majoring in
one of the language programs or the English Language and Literature programs
at Memorial University of Newfoundland (graduate or undergraduate). At the
undergraduate level it will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing
to a student in second year or beyond who plans to pursue one of the above
noted areas of specialization. In the case of graduate students it will be
awarded to a full-time student doing the Masters of Arts in one of the disciplines
noted. If the successful candidate is an undergraduate, the scholarship will
be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid. If the winner is a graduate student, it will be awarded by the Dean,
School of Graduate Studies. In both cases it will be awarded on the basis
of a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Arts.
THE STUART O. PIERSON PRIZE
The Stuart Pierson prize, valued at a portion of the annual interest, will
be awarded annually on the joint recommendation of the Head of the History
department and the Coordinator of the Masters of Philosophy program in Humanities.
Eligible students will be enrolled full time, in either the Masters of Philosophy
Humanities programme, or in the MA or BA Hons. programmes in History. Preference
will be given to students who show particular promise in the history of ideas,
historiography, or the history of science. In the case of undergraduate students,
the scholarship is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid. In the case of graduate students, it will be awarded by
the Dean, School of Graduate Studies.
THE PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR’S PRIZE
The Strategic Framework for Memorial University of Newfoundland states that
“Memorial will enrich undergraduate education by helping students to experience
the excitement of intellectual discovery, introducing undergraduates more
effectively to the wider academic enterprise”. In encouragement of this objective
and in recognition of superior writing and scholarship by undergraduate students
that deserves a wider audience, the Vice-President (Academic) and Pro Vice-Chancellor
has established a series of prizes for the best undergraduate scholarship
done each year at the University.
Instructors are invited to nominate examples of their undergraduate students’
course work for the Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Prize. The professor will certify
that the work is original and the student’s own work, and submit it to his/her
head/director who will transmit it to the committee. Students may also submit
their own course work for consideration. Instructors’ comments should not
appear. In accepting nomination or making application, students agree to
publication.
Nominations and applications will be assessed by a selection committee consisting
of five academic staff members and chaired by the Associate Vice-President
(Academic). The committee will adjudicate entries for their intellectual
originality, cogency, facility of expression, and adherence to principles
of scientific inquiry and critical thinking.
The value of the prize is $500 cash or a $1000 scholarship tenable in a
graduate program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Up to five prizes
will be awarded each year. At the discretion of the selection committee,
honorable mention may be accorded to entries beyond the available number
of prizes.
THE GAR PYNN SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS
This endowed scholarship is made possible through a very kind donation to
Memorial University of Newfoundland by an anonymous donor in recognition
of Professor Pynn’s contribution to the Faculty of Business Administration
over his 27 years of service. A scholarship valued at approximately $2,000.00
will be awarded annually to a full-time student at the end of his or her
first year of full time study in the M.B.A. Program. It will be awarded to
the student who has best demonstrated a combination of academic excellence,
significant contributions to the faculty and leadership in student life within
the M.B.A. Program. The scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate
Studies upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
ROYAL BANK FELLOWSHIP IN MARINE STUDIES
This fellowship is provided through the generosity of the Royal Bank of
Canada. It is valued at $5,000 and is open to full-time graduate students
in fields related to marine studies including, but not limited to, marine
biology, aquaculture, biopsychology, fisheries resource management, maritime
history, cold ocean engineering, folklore and naval architecture. The award,
given on the basis of academic merit, will be made by the Dean of the School
of Graduate Studies upon recommendation from the Head of the appropriate
academic units in the above noted areas. The award is not renewable but re-applications
will be considered.
THE VERY REVEREND EDWARD AND MARJORIE RUSTED HARLOW TRAVEL AWARD
This is an award for graduate students who wish to travel to Harlow either
to undertake graduate thesis-related research or who have enroled in a graduate
course that is offered at the Harlow Campus. One award of $2,000.00 will
be made annually to help defray the expenses for airfare and accommodation.
Applications are to be made to the Dean of Graduate Studies and must be received
by April 30th. Details of application are available from the School of Graduate
Studies. The award will be made upon the recommendation of the Dean's Advisory
Committee on Medals and Awards.
SCEPTRE INVESTMENT COUNSEL LIMITED BURSARY
Sceptre Investment Counsel, one of Canada’s leading pension and mutual fund
managers and an important partner to Memorial University of Newfoundland
for several years, has established this bursary as a demonstration of its
commitment to community support. Valued at the accrued interest on their
endowment, one or more bursaries will be awarded annually on a rotating basis
between undergraduate and graduate students in any field of study. Successful
candidate(s) must be Newfoundland residents demonstrating financial need
and displaying qualities of leadership. In the case of undergraduates, it
will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid using scholarship standing as the primary determinant. Graduate
students can make application in writing to the Dean of Graduate Studies.
The award will be made by the Dean on the recommendation of the Awards and
Medals Committee.
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES F.A. ALDRICH FELLOWSHIPS
Six to eight fellowships valued at $20,000 per annum on the doctoral level
and $15,000 on the masters level will be awarded to incoming full-time Canadian
students. Renewal for one year at the doctoral level will be possible. These
fellowships were established to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the School
of Graduate Studies in 1999 from a portion of the proceeds of the Opportunity
Fund and in honor of Memorial University of Newfoundland’s first Dean of
the School of Graduate Studies, Dr. F.A. Aldrich (1970-1987). Recipients
will be selected by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation
of the Awards and Medals Committee, on the basis of exceptional academic
achievement.
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY MILLENNIUM GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
This fellowship, valued at the annual accrued interest on an initial endowment
from the School of Pharmacy, is to be awarded annually to a full-time graduate
student in Pharmacy and will be in addition to the regular graduate student
support held. The award is made on the basis of academic excellence in both
course work and research and is normally renewable once only, for a Master's
recipient and twice only, for a doctoral recipient. Preference will be given
to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants. The award will be made by the
Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Director of Pharmacy.
THE SCOTIABANK BURSARIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY
These bursaries, funded by a generous donation from Scotiabank to The Opportunity
Fund, are intended to help students broaden their educational experience
and cultivate an international perspective through study abroad while pursuing
studies in the Faculty of Arts at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Fifteen
or more bursaries will be available with approximately ten at the undergraduate
level valued at $1,000.00 each and five at the graduate level valued at $2,000.00
each. The undergraduate bursaries will be awarded on the basis of scholarship
standing to full-time students who are participating in one of the overseas
Field Schools or study abroad opportunities sponsored by the Faculty of Arts.
These include the Arts semester in Harlow (every Fall) as well as Summer
programs at Harlow and in other countries such as Ireland, Malta, Russia,
etc. In addition, students wishing to participate in formal exchange programs
through the faculty of Arts, such as those with the University of Keele,
will also qualify. The graduate bursaries will be based on academics as well
and will assist full-time Faculty of Arts master’s and doctoral students
(including those in interdisciplinary programs) to travel to other countries
for the purpose of thesis research and thesis-related study. In both cases
financial need may be taken into consideration. In the case of undergraduates
the bursaries will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid. In the case of graduates they will be awarded by the Dean,
School of Graduate Studies. In both cases the bursaries will be awarded on
the basis of a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Arts.
DR. ALFRED K. SNELGROVE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN EARTH SCIENCES
A bequest from Dr. Alfred K. Snelgrove makes possible up to two scholarships,
valued at $5,000.00 per annum, for students applying for or enrolled in a
graduate program in the Department of Earth Sciences. These scholarships
are intended primarily for Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, and are
awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Head
of the Department of Earth Sciences. The scholarships are tenable for one
year, and may be renewed. They may be held in addition to other scholarships
and fellowships, and will be awarded only to applicants whose academic excellence
and research potential can be clearly demonstrated.
THE DR. ANNA C. TEMPLETON MEMORIAL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
This fund was established from a bequest to the university by Dr. Anna C.
Templeton. Awarded annually and valued at approximately 75% of the earned
interest, the scholarship is open to full-time graduate students in any year
of their program who are residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. Preference
will be given to students who have demonstrated leadership in teaching, promotion
or development of craft or home economics in the province of Newfoundland
and Labrador. Normally the award will be made to a student in the Faculty
of Arts, the Faculty of Science, the School of Nursing, the School of Social
Work or at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, or the Fisheries and Marine Institute.
The scholarship will be awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies upon
recommendation from the head of appropriate academic units in the above-noted
areas. The award is not renewable, but reapplications will be considered.
THE J. BERYL TRUSCOTT GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
This fund is established in memorial to J. Beryl Truscott, a long-time employee
of the Marine Sciences Research Laboratory, and is administered by the School
of Graduate Studies. It is valued at $2000.00 and is normally awarded annually
to a full-time student pursuing a graduate program in either Chemistry or
Biochemistry. Awards will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies based upon
recommendations from the Head, Department of Biochemistry and the Head, Department
of Chemistry.
THE LESLIE TUCK-AVIAN ECOLOGY AWARD
This endowed scholarship is named in honor of the late Dr. Leslie Mills
Tuck, the first Dominion Wildlife Officer and Canadian Wildlife Service Officer
in Newfoundland and Labrador. Author of two definitive and award-winning
books on Newfoundland birds, The Murres (1961) and The Snipes (1972), Leslie
Tuck was a J.L. Paton Research Chair in the Department of Psychology following
his retirement from the Canadian Wildlife Service, and a member of the Natural
History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador which he was instrumental in
sustaining.
The award, valued at $1,000 annually, will be made by the Dean of Graduate
Studies on the recommendation of the Dean of Science. A committee appointed
by the Dean of Science shall select a nominee on the basis of a 500 word
essay on the student’s research and its relevance to the avian ecology and
ecosystem preservation in Newfoundland and Labrador. Eligible candidates
must be full-time graduate students in biopsychology, biology or psychology.
The winning essay will be published in The Osprey, the quarterly publication
of the Natural History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.
UNIVERSITY SUPPORT
A limited amount of University Support may be awarded to full-time students
working toward graduate degrees at this University. Awards will be made by
the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendations of Departments. These
awards may be supplemented by remuneration for extra duties performed in
the Departments at the discretion of Department Heads.
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS TO PURSUE GRADUATE STUDIES RELATED
TO RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
The "Special Scholarships for Studies in the Sciences Related to Resource
Development" will be in the amount of $7500.00 annually for students registered
in full-time post-graduate studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland,
in programs leading to the Master's and/or Doctorate degrees in the Sciences
related to Resource Development. A scholarship may be renewed and awarded
for one additional year only.
The scholarships are to be tenable at Memorial University of Newfoundland,
but under special circumstances may include approved studies abroad. Eligible
candidates normally should be residents of the province, or should have been
resident in the province for at least three years prior to entering the program,
excluding time spent at post-secondary institutions.
Candidates will normally have a First-Class Undergraduate Degree, or a Second-Class
Degree with First-Class standing in courses in their major field of study.
Candidates should apply for the scholarships to the Office of the Dean of
Graduate Studies, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
THE GEORGE WESTON GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Two scholarships valued at a minimum of $2,000.00 each, will be awarded
annually to full-time graduate students, one in the field of Marine Biology
and one in the field of Marine Engineering. These students must have been
born in one of the Atlantic Provinces. Tenable at Memorial University of
Newfoundland, these scholarships will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate
Studies upon recommendation from the Deans of Science and Engineering.
THE WOOD GUNDY SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATE BUSINESS STUDENTS
The Wood Gundy Scholarship for Graduate Business Students will be awarded
annually to an MBA student of scholarship standing who has demonstrated leadership
ability through participation in student, faculty or University activities
and/or contribution to the larger community. Preference will be given to
students with a demonstrated career interest in the area of finance. The
value of this scholarship will be determined by the annual income derived
from the initial endowment. It will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies
upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND GRADUATE STUDENT
SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at $1,200.00, is open to a student currently in
the School of Graduate Studies in the semester in which his/her program is
expected to be completed. Financial need as well as scholarship standing
will be taken into consideration. This award will be made upon the recommendation
of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
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