Convocation Medals and Awards are given at the Spring Convocation each
year however, students who graduated at the previous Fall Convocation will
also be considered for these awards.
The "scholarship year" shall be defined as "May 1 - April 30".
GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S MEDALS
Two Governor-General's Medals are awarded at Convocation: the Gold Medal
to the graduate student who achieves the highest academic standing in his/her
Graduate degree program; and the Silver to the undergraduate student obtaining
a first degree who stands highest in the graduating class and has an average
of first- class standing.
UNIVERSITY MEDALS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
University Medals for Academic Excellence are given in the graduating year
to candidates for Bachelor's degrees who are recommended by the Head of Department
of each of the following: Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration,
Canadian Studies, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Drama and Music,
Earth Sciences, Economics, Education (Primary/Elementary, Intermediate/Secondary,
Post-Secondary, Special, Native and Northern Teacher, Music), Engineering
(Civil, Computer, Electrical and Computer, Mechanical, Ocean and Naval Architectural),
English (both St. John's and Corner Brook programs), Environmental Science,
Environmental Studies, Folklore, French and Spanish, Geography, German, Historical
Studies (SWGC), History, Humanities (SWGC), Kinesiology, Linguistics, Mathematics,
Medicine, Medieval Studies, Music, Nursing (BN and Post-RN), Pharmacy, Philosophy,
Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Psychology (both St. John's
and Corner Brook programs), Recreation, Religious Studies, Russian, Social/Cultural
Studies (SWGC), Social Work, Sociology, Sociology/Anthropology, Theatre Arts
and Visual Arts.
THE UNIVERSITY MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN AN ALL-COURSE MASTER'S PROGRAM
The medal is awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies to a student graduating
at the Master's level who has demonstrated academic excellence in course work
throughout his/her graduate program. One medal may be awarded in each academic
year.
THE UNIVERSITY MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN A THESIS BASED MASTER'S PROGRAM
The medal is awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies to a Master's candidate
who has demonstrated excellence in the production of a thesis. One medal may
be awarded in each academic year.
THE ASSOCIATION OF REGISTERED NURSES OF NEWFOUNDLAND AWARD TO GRADUATING
DIPLOMA STUDENTS
Criteria: Graduating students of the Outpost Nursing and Nurse- Midwifery
Programs are eligible for this award. Successful candidates are chosen by
the Undergraduate Studies Committee. One award of $100.00 for each program.
THE BREPOLS BOOK PRIZE IN MEDIEVAL STUDIES
Brepols Publishing, Turnhout, Belgium, an international academic publisher
with a very strong interest in medieval studies, has agreed to donate a prize
consisting of a book to be selected from their current catalogue, to be awarded
each year to an outstanding student graduating with Medieval Studies as a
second major. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Coordinator of
Medieval Studies. If in any year there is no outstanding candidate in the
opinion of the coordinator, it will not be awarded.
THE BIRKS GRADUATE MEDAL
The Birks Graduate Medal is provided by Henry Birks and Sons (Maritime)
Limited for awarding to the graduate student of the convocating class who
has shown most leadership in student affairs during his or her university
years.
THE BIRKS MEDAL
The Birks Medal is provided by Henry Birks and Sons (Maritime) Limited for
awarding to the student of the graduating class who has shown most leadership
in student affairs during his or her university years.
THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF GEOGRAPHERS (CAG) AWARD
The Canadian Association of Geographers (CAG) Award is given to the top
student graduating with an Honours degree majoring in Geography in each university
in Canada. The award at Memorial University of Newfoundland is made by the
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid upon a recommendation
from the head of the Geography Department. Recipients receive a one-year membership
in the association which includes a subscription of The Canadian Geographer,
a professional journal.
THE CAPTAIN ROBERT A. BARTLETT SCIENCE AWARD
As a spontaneous expression of their admiration and affection for a man
who has a lasting place in the history of polar exploration, the Explorers'
Club of New York and two kindred organizations - the Wilderness Club of Philadelphia
and the Harvard Travellers' Club of Massachusetts - donated a sum of money
to this University, as a memorial to Captain Bartlett. The University has
placed this money in a trust fund, the interest on which is the value of the
award. It will be based primarily on academic excellence. Consideration may
also be given to the demonstration of the spirit of scientific exploration.
The award is made annually to a student graduating in Science, on the recommendation
of the President.
THE COX HANSON O’REILLY MATHESON PRIZE IN LAW AND SOCIETY
This prize is for the student graduating from the Law and Society minor
program with the highest academic average. The recipient must have obtained
an overall average of at least 75%, completed the course program in the normal
number of years and be recommended to the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid by the coordinator of the Law and Society
program.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEAN'S AWARD
These awards are made by the Dean of the Faculty, on the advice of his colleagues,
to graduating students who have demonstrated academic excellence together
with leadership qualities within the Faculty of Business Administration and/or
the University.
THE NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION MEDAL
This medal is awarded to a graduating student in Education who has had a
consistently good academic record in the professional courses required for
the degree and who has made an outstanding contribution to the Faculty of
Education and to the University.
THE ASSOCIATION OF REGISTERED NURSES OF NEWFOUNDLAND AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
The Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland offers a $100.00 Award
of Excellence to a graduating student of the generic Bachelor of Nursing Program,
who has demonstrated excellence in nursing practice.
ASSOCIATION OF REGISTERED NURSES OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR AWARD FOR
EXCELLENCE IN M.N. PROGRAM
The Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador offers
an annual award to two graduating students of the Master's of Nursing Program.
One award will be given for the non-thesis route and one for the thesis route.
In the case of the latter (thesis), it will be based on a high quality thesis
as determined by review of both internal and external examiners. In the case
of the former (non-thesis), a high quality practicum project is required as
evaluated by the co-supervisors. In both cases the successful student must
have achieved a minimum average of 75% in courses required for the program.
These awards are made at the annual Convocation. They will be awarded by the
Dean, School of Graduate Studies based on a recommendation from the Director,
School of Nursing.
THE GRACE MORGAN PRIZE IN BIOCHEMISTRY (NUTRITION)
This prize is for the student graduating in honors Biochemistry (Nutrition)
with the highest standing. The recipient must have obtained an overall average
of at least 75%, completed the course program in the normal number of years
and be recommended to the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid by the Head, Department of Biochemistry.
THE MARGARET FITZPATRICK MORGAN MEDAL IN NURSING
This award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Nursing,
Memorial University of Newfoundland.
THE A.C. HUNTER PRIZE IN ENGLISH
The A.C. Hunter Prize in English, established by the late Mrs. A.C. Hunter
in memory of her husband, formerly Head of the Departments of English and
French, and Dean of Arts and Science at this University, has a value of $100.00
and is awarded annually at the Spring Convocation to the graduating student
majoring in English who stands highest in the General Degree program. The
prize is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Head, Department of English Language
and Literature.
THE MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND ENGLISH STUDENT SOCIETY (MESS)
AWARD
This award was established in 2000 as a result of funds raised by the Memorial
University English Students’ Society (MESS) and the Faculty of the Department
of English Language and Literature. The MESS Award recognizes the outstanding
contribution to student life at Memorial University of Newfoundland made by
the Memorial English Students’ Society. It will be awarded annually at the
Spring Convocation to one or more graduating English Honours or Major students
who have consistently good academic records and who have made outstanding
contributions to student life. The award will be valued at the annual interest
on the endowment and will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Head, Department
of English Language and Literature.
THE HARVEY AND DORIS MURCELL SCHOLARSHIP IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
This scholarship, donated to the University by Doris and the late Harvey
Murcell of Harbour Grace, and valued at $500.00, is awarded to a graduating
student majoring in Religious Studies. To be eligible for the award, a student
must have scholarship standing. Financial need, and the student's contribution
to the Department of Religious Studies, may be considered. The award is made
by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on
the recommendation of the Head, Department of Religious Studies.
THE CAPTAIN GEORGE C. WHITELEY ENGLISH PRIZE
This prize is the gift of Mr. George C. Whiteley, Jr., a student of Memorial
University College, 1926-27, in memory of his father, the late Captain George
C. Whiteley. The prize, of the value of $100.00, is awarded annually by the
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation
of the Head, Department of English Language and Literature, to the student
who graduates with B.A.(Hons.) in English with the highest standing. In the
event that at any convocation there is no Honours graduate in English, the
prize may be awarded to a graduating student of outstanding academic merit
and promise in the General Degree program who is selected and recommended
for the award by the Department of English. Other things being equal, the
prize will be awarded to a student who has produced original work of literary
merit.
THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD M.B.A. AWARD FOR
EXCELLENCE
This award, established by the Advisory Board of the Faculty of Business
Administration, is to be presented annually to the outstanding student in
the graduating class of the M.B.A. program. The recipient will be selected
based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership and general contribution
within the program. Selection will be made by the Scholarship Advisory Committee
of the Faculty of Business Administration, acting on the advice of the Dean
of the Faculty.
THE DEAN'S HONOUR AWARD IN ENGINEERING
This award is in recognition of outstanding contribution made to the Faculty
of Engineering and Applied Science through leadership in student affairs and
service to the community while maintaining high academic standing.
THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND GEOSCIENTISTS OF NEWFOUNDLAND
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN GEOSCIENCE
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland
have established an award for excellence in Geoscience which shall be awarded
to the graduating student at Memorial University of Newfoundland who has shown
the highest degree of academic excellence during his/her geoscience education.
It takes the form of a framed “Award for Excellence” which is engraved and
presented by the association on or about the time of convocation. The award
will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid upon recommendation of the Head, Department of Earth Sciences.
THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND GEOSCIENTISTS OF NEWFOUNDLAND
ANNIVERSARY SILVER MEDAL
The Association of Professional Engineers of Newfoundland offers a Silver
Medal in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science to mark the occasion
of fifty years of Engineering education at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
The medal, to be tenable by a student in each year's graduating class, is
to be awarded on the following conditions:
a) high academic standing;
b) outstanding leadership qualities;
c) involvement in extracurricular activities;
d) all-round contribution.
The selection of the winner is to be based on the recommendation of a Selection
Committee within the Faculty, with the President of APEN or his delegate sitting
on the Committee as a member.
THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND GEOSCIENTISTS AWARD FOR
EXCELLENCE
The Association of Professional Engineers of the Province of Newfoundland
has established an "Award for Excellence", which may be made to a student
at Memorial University of Newfoundland who obtains an Engineering degree in
not more than eight consecutive academic terms and who has completed the prescribed
courses with the highest average mark in all the courses. This award takes
the form of a framed "Award for Excellence", suitably engraved, and presented
by the Association at or about the time of Convocation.
CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING, CSCE, NEWFOUNDLAND SECTION CONVOCATION
AWARD
Each year the local section of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering
awards a prize which consists of a certificate and $200.00 cash to the top
student graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering - Civil, from Memorial University
of Newfoundland. The successful candidate will have demonstrated commitment,
dedication and consistent performance in academic as well as work terms.
It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Engineering and
Applied Science.
THE CANADIAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MEDAL FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Each year the Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineering awards a medal
and certificate for outstanding achievement to a graduating student in the
baccalaureate program in Mechanical Engineering who also demonstrates commitment,
dedication and consistent performance in academic as well as work terms.
It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Engineering
and Applied Science.
THE IEEE NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR SECTION AWARD
This award, which consists of a certificate and cash prize, is presented
at the Spring Convocation to a graduating student in the Faculty of Engineering
and Applied Science (Electrical and Computer Engineering Program) who has
had a consistently good academic record in the professional courses required
for the degree and who has made a significant contribution to the Faculty
and to the IEEE student branch. It is awarded annually by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the
Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.
THE DAVID DUNSIGER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
This award is for excellence in graduate studies in the Faculty of Engineering
and Applied Science, and commemorates the contribution of Dr. A. David Dunsiger,
a member of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science from 1974-79. It
is awarded at the Spring Convocation to a graduate in the preceding year who
produces work of outstanding quality. The recipient will be selected by the
Faculty of Engineering Scholarship Advisory Committee, on the advice of the
Dean of Engineering and Applied Science and the Dean of Graduate Studies.
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS' STUDENT AWARD
The Newfoundland and Labrador Branch of the Canadian Association of Social
Workers makes this award annually to a graduating B.S.W. student selected
by the Association in consultation with the School of Social Work.
THE AUSTRIAN AMBASSADOR'S PRIZE
This prize, a book award, is to be awarded annually by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the
Head, Department of German and Russian, to a graduating student who has majored
in German Language and Literature and has a consistently good academic record
at the University.
THE FRENCH AMBASSADOR'S PRIZE
This prize, the gift of the Ambassador of France to Canada, is a book award
made at Convocation to an outstanding graduate whose major was French. The
award is made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of French
and Spanish.
THE PRIZE OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
This prize, a book award, the gift of the Ambassador of the Federal Republic
of Germany in Canada, is to be awarded annually by the Senate Committee on
Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the
Head, Department of German and Russian, to a graduating student who has majored
in German Language and Literature and has a consistently good academic record
at the University.
THE SPANISH AMBASSADOR'S PRIZE
This Prize, the gift of the Ambassador of Spain to Canada, is a book award
made at Convocation to an outstanding graduate whose major was Spanish. The
award is made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of French
and Spanish.
THE SWISS AMBASSADOR'S PRIZE
One prize in French and one in German are awarded annually to graduating
students who have majored in these languages. The prize in French is awarded
on the recommendation of the Head, Department of French and Spanish, and the
prize in German on the recommendation of the Head, Department of German and
Russian.
THE SOCIETY OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRY MERIT AWARD
The student graduating in Honours Chemistry and Biochemistry with the highest
standing will receive a suitably engraved gold key and a year's subscription
to Chemistry and Industry. The recipient must have obtained an overall average
of at least 75%, completed the course program in the normal number of years,
and be recommended to the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid by the Heads, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
THE GEORGE M. STORY CONVOCATION MEDAL IN ARTS
This award was established in memory of Dr. George M. Story, Professor Emeritus
of Memorial University of Newfoundland. The medal and a $100.00 prize are
awarded to the student graduating with a Bachelor of Arts who has demonstrated,
as did Dr. Story, both academic excellence and a strong commitment to serving
the university and the community. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of
the Dean of Arts.
THE LESLIE THOMS CONVOCATION AWARD
This award, valued at the interest on an endowment, was provided by friends
and family of the late Mr. Thoms. It will be awarded at convocation to the
undergraduate student of the graduating class who has shown positive, outstanding
leadership in student affairs and activities during his or her university
career while carrying a full-time course load for the majority of their undergraduate
studies and maintaining good academic standing. It will be awarded by the
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation
of the Dean, Student Affairs and Services.
THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD B.COMM. (CO-OP)
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
This award, established by the Advisory Board of the Faculty of Business
Administration, is to be presented annually to an outstanding student in the
graduating class of the B.Comm. (Co-op) program. The recipient will be selected
based on a combination of academic performance, demonstrated leadership and
general contribution within the program. This award will be made by the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid upon the recommendation
of the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEAN'S MBA AWARD
This award is made by the Dean of the Faculty, on the advice of colleagues,
to a graduating MBA student in recognition of academic excellence together
with demonstrated leadership qualities in graduate student activities and
service to the Faculty and/or the University.
THE CSEP/SCPE (CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY) UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENT AWARD
The CSEP/SCPE Undergraduate Award recognizes excellence in academic achievement
among undergraduate students. It is offered in Canadian universities which
offer an undergraduate degree in physical education, human kinetics, or related
disciplines. It will be awarded to graduating students who achieve the highest
academic standing in their undergraduate class in the scientific portion of
their curriculum. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director, School
of Human Kinetics and Recreation. One award, in the form of an engraved medallion
and a certificate, is granted annually at each university.
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