THE A. HARVEY & COMPANY LIMITED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
On the occasion of its 125th anniversary, A. Harvey & Company Limited
established this scholarship tenable at Memorial University of Newfoundland
and valued at $1,500.00. In order to qualify candidates must:
a) Be a dependent or spouse of employees of the company;
b) Be enrolled as a full-time student;
c) Posses scholarship standing as defined by the University;
and
d) Hold no other concurrent scholarship.
Preference will be given to entrance students; however, if there is no eligible
candidate enrolled in first year studies, then the scholarship may be awarded
to a senior undergraduate student attending Memorial University of Newfoundland
who fulfills the above criteria. In deciding between candidates of equal
academic attainment need will be the determining factor.
Further information and application forms are available from and should
be returned to:
A. Harvey & Company Limited
87 Water Street
P.O. Box 5128
St. John's, NL A1C 5V6
Deadline date for applying is the last Friday in July.
THE MARY L. (MOLLIE) AND PETER T. BAILEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, donated by the family of the late Mary L. (Mollie) and
Peter T. Bailey, has a value of at least $500.00. It is open to students
entering first-year studies who are required to move away from home to attend
Memorial University of Newfoundland. In making the award, scholarship standing
and need will be considered.
THE BAIRD-STEPHENSON SCHOLARSHIP
This Scholarship, valued at $1,000.00 is to be awarded annually to a Memorial
University of Newfoundland student in any year or field of study. It is named
for Mrs. Edna Baird-Stephenson and her late husband, both of whom were former
members of Memorial University of Newfoundland's faculty. The Scholarship
will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence.
THE DONALD M. BALSOM SCHOLARSHIP
The Newfoundland Brain Injury Association (NBIA) has established this scholarship
to honor Donald M. Balsom, former Associate Director of Memorial University
of Newfoundland’s School of Continuing Education and brain injury survivor.
Valued at $1,000.00, it will be awarded annually to a brain injured undergraduate
student in any year or field of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland
who has some volunteer experience with the NBIA. In the event that no applications
are received from brain injured students the scholarship may be awarded to
a student who has made a significant contribution as a volunteer to the Brain
Injured Association. In special circumstances, the scholarship may be held
for more than one year.
BANK OF MONTREAL SCHOLARSHIP
These scholarships are the result of a generous endowment to Memorial University
of Newfoundland by the Bank of Montreal. Interest on the fund will provide
several scholarships to full-time students entering Memorial University of
Newfoundland in any field of study who have scholarship standing and demonstrated
financial need. These scholarships will be valued at two semesters tuition
for five courses. They are renewable for up to four years provided the candidate(s)
maintains first class and scholarship standing.
THE BIRKS FAMILY FOUNDATION BURSARIES
The Birks Family Foundation has established a plan of annual contributions
to the student aid funds of recognized Canadian universities for the creation
of the Birks Family Foundation Bursaries.
The Bursaries are awarded by the Foundation on the recommendation of the
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid and are
not restricted to faculty or year and may be renewed. The number and amount
of such awards may vary annually, depending upon the funds available for
the purpose from the Foundation.
THE GLENN ROY BLUNDON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at $500.00, has been established by the family,
friends and fellow students of the late Glenn Roy Blundon, a former student
of Memorial University of Newfoundland who, despite his severe physical disability,
succeeded in his studies and made a significant contribution to student life.
In the awarding of this scholarship, preference will be given to academically
qualified students with disabilities but those enrolled in the Special Education
Program may be considered when no candidates are available from the first
group.
THE GARY BOURNE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is the result of an endowment to the University funded
largely by donations resulting from fundraising efforts of Gary’s colleagues
at the Office of Financial and Administrative Services. Valued at a portion
of the annual accrued interest on the endowment it will be awarded on the
basis of scholarship standing to an undergraduate student who is a dependent
of a current, retired or deceased staff member of Memorial University of
Newfoundland. An application is required and may be obtained from the Scholarships
and Awards Office.
THE EDWARD PATRICK BROWNE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
In his will, Edward Browne, a distinguished and beloved member of the University
community, and a life-long supporter of the growth and development of the
sport of basketball at provincial and national levels, left a bequest to
Memorial University of Newfoundland for the awarding of scholarships to students.
These scholarships are awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid on the advice of the Director of the School
of Human Kinetics and Recreation.
THE GREG CAMPBELL MEMORIAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
These scholarships are the result of a generous donation by Eleanor Swanson
to commemorate the memory of her late husband, J. Gregory Campbell. Interest
on the fund will provide two scholarships to full time undergraduate students
entering first year of any faculty or school at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing and
financial need.
THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN BURSARIES
Two bursaries, valued at $1000.00 each, are offered annually by the Canadian
Federation of University Women to female students in full-time or part-time
studies. The awards are made on the basis of academic standing and financial
need and are not restricted to any particular faculty or year of study. The
first of these bursaries is named in memory of Dr. Edith M. Manuel, well-known
Newfoundland educator and charter member of the C.F.U.W., who died in 1984.
The second is named in memory of long-time C.F.U.W. member, Olga Anderson.
THE WILLIAM J. AND FLORENCE CAREW LABRADOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP/BURSARY
A Scholarship/Bursary, established in 1975 by Miss Helen F. Carew, was renamed
in 1990 in memory of her parents William J. and Florence Carew and is valued
at $600.00 annually. The award shall be made to a student from Labrador entering
Memorial University of Newfoundland. In making the award, need as well as
academic standing, will be considered.
THE DR. CLARENCE B. CRUMMEY MEMORIAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is in memory of the late Dr. Clarence Crummey, Jubilee
Scholar of the first graduating class of Memorial University College 1927.
It is valued at a minimum of $1,000.00 annually and will be awarded to an
entering student to Memorial University of Newfoundland from the Bonavista
Bay area. It will be awarded based on scholarship standing.
THE REVEREND DOCTOR LEVI CURTIS BURSARY
This bursary has a value of at least $200.00 and is awarded each year to
a student who is a candidate for the ministry of the United Church, a child
of a minister of the United Church, or the child of a needy United Churchman.
THE CRAIG L. DOBBIN/CHC HELICOPTER CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is the result of a generous donation to Memorial University
of Newfoundland by Mr. Craig L. Dobbin/CHC Helicopter Corporation. The Scholarship
will be valued at approximately $10,000.00 - $15,000.00 renewable for up
to four additional years assuming the candidates meet the University’s renewal
criteria. The scholarship will be open to undergraduates who are dependants
of full-time permanent employees with CHC Helicopter Corporation, its wholly-owned
subsidiaries and operating divisions. Candidates will be required to identify
themselves through an application process. Applications will be available
from the Scholarships and Awards office, Room 4018, University Centre, Memorial
University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL A1C 5S7.
THE CHARLOTTE PENWELL DOLIMOUNT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship is valued at $5,000, and is provided via a contribution
to Memorial University of Newfoundland by Mr. Darryl Fry. It will be awarded
on the basis of scholarship standing and need to graduates of high schools
in Grand Bank and Fortune. Where possible preference will be given to students
planning to do a Bachelor of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
THE FRASER EDISON SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is the result of a donation to the Opportunity Fund in
1999 by Mr. Fraser Edison. It will be valued at the annual interest on the
endowment and will be awarded to an undergraduate student who has a recognized
physical disability. An application is required and the scholarship will
be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to a student in any year
or field of study.
THE ERNEST JOSEPH ENNIS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by Ernest Joseph Ennis of Mera- sheen,
Placentia Bay, retired School Supervisor, in memory of Dr. Hatcher, Ms. Monnie
Mansfield, and Professors Fraser, Gillingham, and Andrews of the Memorial
University College. This scholarship, valued at the accrued interest, shall
be awarded to an entrance student of scholarship standing with preference
to a student planning to study Economics or Political Science.
THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship fund is the result of an endowment which began in 1996
as a part of the Opportunity Fund Campaign. The fund will provide one or
more scholarships valued at a minimum of $500 each to students who are children,
grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters or spouses of current or
retired employees of the Department of Facilities Management, Memorial University
of Newfoundland. Preference in awarding the scholarship(s) will be given
to entrance students but undergraduates may also qualify. The scholarship(s)
will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing but in the case of ties
between candidates, need may be used as a determining factor. A special application
will be required and may be obtained from the Scholarships and Awards Office,
Room 4018, University Centre, telephone 737-3956.
FISHERY PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at $1000.00, has been established by Fishery Products
International Ltd. In order to qualify candidates must:
a) be dependents of employees of Fishery Products International
Ltd.;
b) be enrolled as full-time students in first year studies;
c) possess scholarship standing as defined by the University;
and
d) hold no other concurrent scholarship.
The award will be made on the basis of academic merit; a copy of the candidate's
high school transcript must accompany the application. Applications may be
obtained from either the
Head Office
Fishery Products International Ltd.
70 O'Leary Avenue, P.O. Box 550
St. John's, NL A1C 5L1
or from the
Scholarships and Awards Office
Room 4018, University Centre
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Deadline date for applying is September 30th.
THE DANIEL FRAAD JR. MEMORIAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by Jack and Susan Rudin in memory of Mr.
Fraad who ran Allied Aviation at Gander International Airport for many years
before his death. Valued at a minimum of $3,000, it will be awarded annually
to an entrance student(s) on the basis of scholarship standing.
THE DR. G.A. FRECKER MEMORIAL ALUMNI BURSARIES
The Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumni Association has established,
from its Annual Fund, five bursaries named in honour of the late Dr. G.A.
Frecker, Chancellor, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1971-79, and valued
at $500.00 each. Four of the bursaries are tenable at the St. John's campus
and one at the Sir Wilfred Grenfell College at Corner Brook. The bursaries
will be awarded annually to full-time students in any faculty or year on
the basis of academic standing and financial need.
THE CLARICE DIAMOND FRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship is valued at $5,000, and is provided via a contribution
to Memorial University of Newfoundland by Mr. Darryl Fry. It will be awarded
on the basis of scholarship standing and need to graduates of high schools
in Glovertown, Traytown and Eastport. Where possible preference will be given
to students planning to do a Bachelor of Education at Memorial University
of Newfoundland.
THE GENERAL MOTORS UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by General Motors of Canada Limited with
contributions to the University’s Opportunity Fund Campaign. Interest
from the fund will provide one or more scholarships to support individuals
who qualify as Native People, members of a Visible Minority and/or Physically
Disabled. It will be awarded to students in any year or faculty or school
at Memorial University of Newfoundland. It will be awarded on the basis of
scholarship standing and an application which may be obtained at the Scholarships
and Awards office, Memorial University of Newfoundland, telephone 709-737-7461,
fax 709-737-2347.
THE JOAN HAIRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is the result of an endowment which began in 1997 as a
part of the Opportunity Fund Campaign. The fund will provide a scholarship
valued at a minimum of $500 to students who are children, grandchildren,
nieces, nephews or spouses of current, retired or deceased employees or former
employees with a minimum of five years service in the Department of Technical
Services, Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference in awarding the
scholarship will be given to entrance students but undergraduates may also
qualify. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing
but in the case of ties between candidates, need may be used as a determining
factor. A special application will be required and may be obtained from the
Scholarships and Awards Office, Room 4018, University Centre, telephone 737-3956.
THE FREDERICK J. HANCOCK SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is the interest on a sum of money donated to the University
by Frederick J. Hancock, former Sergeant of the Newfoundland Constabulary
who served as a member of the Force for twenty-five years until his retirement
in 1963. Preference in the awarding of this scholarship will be given to
sons and daughters of active, retired or deceased members of the Royal Newfoundland
Constabulary. Candidates must be enrolled in full-time studies at the University
and possess scholarship standing. When no candidates can be found from the
above category, the scholarship may be awarded to any full-time student on
the basis of academic merit.
THE DR. LESLIE HARRIS MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
To honor former university president, Dr. Leslie Harris, and to recognize
excellence, Memorial University of Newfoundland and its Alumni Association
has established the Dr. Leslie Harris Memorial University Alumni Association
Scholarships. Recipients of these prestigious awards will be known as Harris
Scholars. Ten scholarships will be awarded each year and may be renewed for
up to four years if first class and scholarship standing is maintained. The
annual value of these awards will be $2,500.00 paid in two equal instalments
of $1,250.00 each in the Fall and Winter semesters (a possible $10,000.00
over a four year period). Harris Scholars will be those students who achieve
the highest academic standing over their three years of high school, ranking
in the top one or two percent of their school. Students will be nominated
by their high school principal or guidance counsellor.
THE IMPERIAL TOBACCO CANADA ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was made possible by a donation in 1998 to Memorial University
of Newfoundland by Imperial Tobacco Canada in support of the Opportunity
Fund Campaign. The scholarship is valued at a minimum of $2,000.00 annually.
It will be awarded to an entrance student on the basis of scholarship standing.
THE IRON ORE COMPANY OF CANADA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
These Scholarships are the result of a portion of a generous donation to
The Opportunity Fund Campaign by the Iron Ore Company
of Canada. Ten scholarships, valued at $5,000.00 each annually, will be awarded
to permanent residents of Labrador City (somebody who has lived in Labrador
City for a minimum of twelve months prior to attending Memorial University
of Newfoundland) who are in first or second year studies of any under undergraduate
program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. If ten scholarships cannot
be awarded in a given year, the number available will increase accordingly
in the following year. These scholarships will be awarded on the basis of
scholarship standing.
THE IRVING OIL LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are the result of a generous endowment to Memorial University
of Newfoundland by Irving Oil Limited in 1999 as a part of the Opportunity
Fund Campaign. Interest on the endowment will provide several scholarships
to full-time students entering Memorial University of Newfoundland in any
field of study who have scholarship standing. Where two or more students
are tied academically, financial need will be the determining factor. Two
scholarships, valued at $6,000.00 each, will be awarded annually to the general
entering student population and, as funds permit, one or more scholarships
valued at approximately $3,000.00 each will be awarded with preference to
students who are dependents of full-time permanent employees of Irving Oil
Limited. The latter will be split equally between the Eastern and Western
regions of the province with Grand Falls-Windsor providing the boundary line.
Communities west and north of Grand Falls-Windsor (including Labrador) will
be considered part of the western region and those east and south of Grand
Falls-Windsor (including Grand Falls-Windsor itself) will be considered part
of the eastern region. If in a given year there are not enough eligible candidates
from the employees’ dependant pool, these scholarships will also be open
to the general entrance student population. All candidates must be residents
of Newfoundland and Labrador (a person who has maintained permanent residence
in the province for a period of 12 months immediately prior to enrollment
at Memorial University of Newfoundland).
THE P.F. KEARNEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
A minimum of two scholarships will be provided annually from the interest
on a bequest to the university in memory of Mr. P.F. Kearney. The scholarships
will be awarded to students attending Memorial University of Newfoundland
from schools within geographic boundaries of the Exploits Valley Integrated
and Exploits White Bay Roman Catholic School Boards. Preference will be given
to entering students but in the event that no entering students are eligible
in a given year they may be awarded to undergraduates in any year or field
of study on the basis of scholarship standing.
KEY TAG SCHOLARSHIPS
Up to three scholarships, valued at $500.00 per annum, are donated by the
Newfoundland Branch of the War Amputees of Canada, and are to be known as
the Key Tag Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded annually to amputee
students in any year or field of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
In the event that no applications are received from amputee students, the
Committee may consider other physically disabled students. In making the
awards, financial need, initiative and scholastic achievement will be considered.
In special circumstances, the scholarships may be held for more than one
year.
THE IRIS KIRBY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award, valued at $650.00 annually, has been established by the friends
and colleagues of the late Iris Kirby. Iris was an active feminist and advocate
of encouraging women to develop their fullest potential. The scholarship
is open to women enrolling in full-time undergraduate studies at Memorial
University of Newfoundland who are entering or returning after at least five
years out of full-time study. Applicants should have been resident in Newfoundland
for at least one year before applying. The scholarship will be awarded in
the Winter semester on the basis of the Fall semester's results. In deciding
on candidates of equal academic attainment, a commitment to the goal of an
equal status for women in our society will be considered.
THE LABRADOR FISHERMEN’S UNION SHRIMP COMPANY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
These scholarships, two valued at $2,500.00 each annually, were created
in honour of the six crew members who died in the 1990 airplane crash in
Greenland. They will be awarded to entrance students from Coastal Labrador
on the basis of scholarship standing. The first scholarship will be to a
student from the Red Bay to Lance au Clair area and the second one to a student
from the Lodge Bay to Cartwright area.
THE LOCKE'S ELECTRICAL LIMITED 50TH ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is the result of an endowment established by Locke's Electrical
Limited, Corner Brook, on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. Valued
at the interest on the endowment, it will be awarded on the basis of scholarship
standing to an undergraduate student in any year of study who is a child
or grandchild of a current or retired staff member of Locke's Electrical
Limited or one of it's affiliates. If the scholarship is not awarded in one
year then two may be awarded the following year. An application is required
and may be obtained from, and returned to, Locke's Electrical Limited, Corner
Brook.
THE WILLIAM AND NAOMI LUNDRIGAN SCHOLARSHIPS
The William and Naomi Lundrigan Scholarships shall be awarded to students
attending Sir Wilfred Grenfell College and are tenable at the Corner Brook
or St. John's campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland. There shall
be at least two scholarships, valued at not less than $2,000.00 each, awarded
annually, one for an entering student and one for a continuing student. The
recipient of the entrance scholarship must spend at least one semester at
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. The Lundrigan Scholarships will not be awarded
to students receiving another scholarship of equal or greater value administered
by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid.
It will be paid in two equal instalments (September and January) with the
second instalment being conditional on maintaining a 70% average in the courses
which comprise the 15 credit hours completed during the previous semester.
These scholarships will be awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement,
however, character, economic need, and any other relevant factors may be
considered. Students in any year of study and any faculty may apply but preference
will be given to students in the engineering, nursing and business faculties.
The awards will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid on the recommendation of a selection committee at the College.
THE THELMA MARSH SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is a result of an ongoing gift to Memorial University of
Newfoundland by Mrs. Thelma Marsh of St. John’s. The scholarship, valued
at $2,000.00 annually, is to be awarded to an entrance student from Newfoundland
and Labrador. It will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing and
financial need.
THE MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND 50th ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are a result of donations made to the Memorial University
of Newfoundland Opportunity Fund Campaign. Established in 1999 they are awarded
annually to students entering the University in Fall semester who have received
a provincial government scholarship. The university will offer a scholarship
of matching value to students who receive The Junior Jubilee, The Constable
W. C. Moss, The Centenary of Responsible Government and the Provincial Electoral
District Scholarships.
THE MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND ALUMNI ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is made possible by a donation from the Memorial University
of Newfoundland Alumni Association. The scholarship is valued at $5,000.00
per year and is renewable to a maximum of an additional four years provided
first class and scholarship standing is maintained. The scholarship is tenable
in all undergraduate programs at this University.
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships, established by Memorial University of Newfoundland are
awarded annually to students in any year or faculty with approximately 50%
of those awarded in a given year allocated for Entrance Students. The number
and value of the annual scholarships vary depending on the interest earned.
They are awarded on the basis of scholarship standing.
THE MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND FACULTY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
The Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association has established
a trust fund to provide scholarships and bursaries to needy students in good
academic standing. Assistance from this fund is available to entering students
as well as to those further along in their studies and may be re-applied
for in subsequent years. The first of the MUNFA Scholarships awarded each
year is the Ditte Koster Memorial Scholarship. This award honours the late
Ditte Koster who, up to the time of her death, was a professional librarian
at the University. [As a contribution to the Opportunity Fund in 1999,
the Faculty Association pledged to pay the University the interest from their
trust for the period January 1, 2000 to March 31, 2004. The matching money
from this pledge will be contributed to the University’s general Scholarship
Endowment Fund allowing the University to award additional general scholarships.]
THE G.H. MORGAN AND SON SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is the interest on a sum donated by a member of the Morgan
Printing Co., Ltd., in memory of the founders of the firm, the late G.H.
Morgan, Esq., and his son, the late Albert MacGregor Morgan, Esq. At the
request of the donor, it is awarded annually based on the results of the
University admission average. It will be awarded with first preference to
a student from Coley's Point. If no eligible student from Coley's Point can
be identified, preference will be given to students from (a) Bay Roberts,
(b) the entire district of Port-de-Grave.
THE JACOB AND FLORAL MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund has been established by relatives and friends of the late Jacob
Morgan, a teacher for thirty years in the outports of this province, and
of his wife Floral. One or more scholarships, valued at not less than $2,500.00
each will be awarded annually. Preference will be given to students from
the smaller outports, primarily to those who are entering the University
for the first time.
THE JULIA E. MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund has been established by relatives and friends of the late Julia
E. Morgan, school teacher and University Extension Services field worker.
One or more scholarships valued at not less than $2,500.00 each will be awarded
annually. Preference will be given to students from the smaller outports,
primarily to those who are entering the University for the first time.
THE M.O. MORGAN ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships, tenable at Memorial University of Newfoundland and valued
at a minimum of $2,000.00 each, are open to entrance students. They have
been funded in part by a donation received from the Albatross Hotel of Gander
and the Mount Peyton Hotel of Grand Falls. They will be awarded on the basis
of academic excellence.
THE EDWARD G. MULLINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship valued at $500.00 annually has been established by the
Newfoundland and Labrador Branch of the Kidney Foundation of Canada. It honours
the memory of the late Edward G. Mullins who had kidney disease and was a
dedicated volunteer of the Foundation. Preference will be given to applicants
who have kidney disease, who have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours
over 2 semesters in the previous scholarship year with a minimum average
of 75% in the courses which comprise those credit hours and are enrolled
full time at the University. However, if in a given year such an applicant(s)
is not available, dependents of someone who has/had kidney disease may qualify.
Such applicants must be enrolled full time at Memorial University of Newfoundland
and have scholarship standing. In deciding on candidates of equal academic
attainment from the latter group, need may be the determining factor. In
some cases the scholarship may be held for more than one year. A special
application is required and must be submitted to the scholarship office.
Applications may be obtained from:
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Scholarships
and Awards Office
Newfoundland & Labrador Branch Room
4018, University Centre
P.O. Box 7342
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL A1E 3Y5
Telephone: (709) 737-3956
Telephone: (709) 753-8999
THE MUNSU UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship fund is the result of an endowment which began in 1996
as a part of the Opportunity Fund Campaign. The fund will provide a scholarship
valued at the annual interest on the endowment, to students who are children,
grandchildren, or spouses of current (worked a minimum of 15 of the last
24 months) or retired employees of MUNSU, Memorial University of Newfoundland
or of previous employees who had a minimum of ten years of service to MUNSU.
In the event that there are no eligible candidates from the above group in
a given year the scholarship will be open to nieces or nephews of current,
retired or previous employees of MUNSU (as per above). It will be open to
entrance students as well as undergraduates. The scholarship is not renewable
and individuals will not normally hold the scholarship more than once unless
there is no other eligible candidate in a given year. The scholarship will
be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing but in the case of ties between
candidates, need may be used as a determining factor. A special application
will be required and may be obtained from the Scholarships and Awards Office,
Room 4018, University Centre, telephone (709) 737-3956.
HARVEY AND DORIS MURCELL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship has been established from funds donated by Harvey and Doris
Murcell. Scholarships of at least $1,000.00 shall be awarded under the following
conditions:
a) A scholarship to two entrance students who are residents
of Harbour Grace who attended High School in Conception Bay North.
b) Four scholarships to students of any year from high
schools in the Conception Bay North area.
c) Other scholarships as the fund will bear.
The scholarships shall be awarded based on scholarship standing.
NEWFOUNDLAND RANGER FORCE (1935-50) SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship valued at not less than $1,000.00, is the interest on a
sum of money donated to the University by the Newfoundland Ranger Force (1935-49)
Association. The Scholarship shall be awarded to a student entering first
year of studies at this University.
THE NORTH ATLANTIC REFINING LTD. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This Scholarship fund is the result of a donation to the Opportunity Fund
in 1998 by North Atlantic Refining Limited. It will provide eleven scholarships
in the amount of $2,000.00 each and one scholarship valued at $3,000.00.
One scholarship will be awarded to entrance students graduating from each
of the six high schools in the Come-By-Chance area - within 50km radius of
Come-By-Chance (Swift Current to Little Hearts Ease and Clarenville to Long
Harbour). The remaining six will be awarded to entrance students graduating
from other high schools in the province. They will be awarded on the basis
of scholarship standing.
THE ELSIE AND STEPHEN O’NEILL BURSARY
The children of Elsie and Steve O’Neill established this bursary in appreciation
of their parents’ support and encouragement toward their higher education.
The bursary, which will be valued at $500 annually and will be awarded to
a single mother who is a part-time undergraduate student. She must also have
been enrolled part-time for two or more semesters prior to the semester in
which the scholarship was awarded and have maintained a 75% average in those
semesters. A special application is required and may be obtained from the
Scholarships and Awards Office, Room 4018, University Centre or by calling
(709) 737-3956.
THE FLORENCE O'NEILL SCHOLARSHIPS
An endowment donated to the University by Florence O'Neill, Ed.D., C.M.,
LLD., honorary graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland, distinguished
for her contribution to the fields of adult education and community development,
will fund annual scholarships valued up to $1,000.00 each. These awards will
be made available to full-time undergraduate students, preferably to those
from rural Newfoundland and Labrador, on the basis of scholarship standing.
One shall be given annually to a student attending the Sir Wilfred Grenfell
College in Corner Brook.
THE R.A. PARSONS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to students in good
academic standing and in proven financial need. There are no restrictions
as to year or field of study.
THE SELBY PARSONS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, awarded annually in memory of the late Mr. Selby Parsons,
an early graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland, is under the sponsorship
of the family and friends of the late Mr. Parsons. It is open to outport
students in their first year. Academic standing as well as financial need
will be taken into consideration in making the award. The value of the award
will be based on the income accruing from the fund during the period of tenure
of the scholarship.
THE JOHN LEWIS PATON ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is the result of an endowment left to the University from
the estate of the late Dr. John Lewis Paton. Valued at a minimum of $2,500.00
annually, the scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing
to students entering Memorial University of Newfoundland.
THE ROSE PATTEN SINGLE MOTHER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship has been established by Ms. Patten to encourage and assist
women to develop their full academic potential. Valued at the interest on
the endowment, it is open to single mothers who are enrolled in full-time
undergraduate studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. It will be
awarded taking into consideration financial need as well as scholarship standing.
THE PERSONA COMMUNICATIONS ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Each year, Personal Communications awards two entrance scholarships valued
at $3,500.00 each to students planning to attend Memorial University in the
Fall. In order to qualify for these awards, candidates must be dependants
or spouses of subscribers of Persona Communications, reside in one of the
communities serviced by Persona Communications, be enroled as a full-time
students, possess scholarship standing as defined by the University, and
hold no other concurrent scholarship.
In deciding on candidates of equal academic attainment, need will be the
determining factor. A special application is required and is available from:
Persona Communications
17 Duffy Place
P.O. Box 12155, Station A
St. John's, NL A1B 4L1
THE ELAINE PITCHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is the result of an endowment to the University from a
bequest left by Elaine Pitcher, a donation from Xerox Canada and donations
from family, friends and colleagues of Elaine. Valued at a portion of the
annual accrued interest on the endowment, it will be awarded on the basis
of scholarship standing to an undergraduate student who is a child of a current
or retired staff member of Memorial University of Newfoundland. An application
is required and may be obtained from the Scholarships and Awards Office.
THE QUEBEC-LABRADOR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The Quebec-Labrador Foundation offers three scholarships at $500.00 each
to students enrolled in studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The
first award, which is funded from the Larry Shields Fund of the Foundation,
is awarded annually on the basis of academic performance and financial need
to undergraduate students who are (a) native born to Newfoundland and Labrador;
and (b) planning to study, or currently studying, Native American and/or
Inuit cultures.
In the event that a candidate who meets this specific criteria cannot be
found in a particular year, the award may be given to a student in any year
from one of the study fields and geographic locations indicated below for
the second and third awards.
The second and third awards will be awarded annually on the basis of academic
performance and financial need to students in any year providing that they
come from one of the following areas: the Northern Peninsula, Fogo, Labrador
South, or the Lower North Shore of Quebec (from Natashquan to Blanc Sablon).
In awarding these two scholarships, special consideration will be given to
those applicants studying in the fields useful to the development of the
regions served by the Foundation, e.g. Education, Business, Nursing and Health,
Forestry, Fisheries, Engineering and Natural Resources.
ROBERT GILLESPIE REID MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are the result of the annual interest from a bequest
left to Memorial University of Newfoundland by Mr. Reid. Scholarships valued
at two semesters tuition for a full course load, will be awarded annually
to students of scholarship standing. These scholarships are open to both
Entrance and Undergraduate students.
ROTARY CLUB OF ST. JOHN'S ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships, valued at a minimum of $1000.00 each, were established
by the Rotary Club of St. John’s, Newfoundland, to assist qualified students
entering first year of studies at the University. Scholarship standing, as
well as financial need, are to be considered in making the awards. The number
of awards to be made is contingent on the annual interest on the capital
investment.
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH NO. 1 MEMORIAL BURSARIES
Two awards, the first known as the W.R. Dawe Memorial Bursary and the second
known as the Walter E. Williams Memorial Bursary, are sponsored by the St.
John's Branch NO. 1 of the Royal Canadian Legion. These are valued at $750.00
each and are tenable only at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The awards
recognize the contributions of Mr. Dawe and Mr. Williams to the province
of Newfoundland and to the Royal Canadian Legion, St. John's Branch No. 1.
They are open to Branch No. 1 members' children and grandchildren upon entrance
to first year studies at the University. A special application, available
from the Branch office or the University's Awards Office, must be completed
and returned by August 31 of each year. The awards will be made on the basis
of academic standing and need.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION (ST. JOHN'S BRANCH NO. 1) MEMORIAL WALL SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships, three at $1,000.00 each, have been donated by St. John's
Branch No. 1 of the Royal Canadian Legion. They were made possible through
funds raised in the construction of a Memorial Wall located at the Branch's
club rooms. The scholarships are tenable only at Memorial University of Newfoundland
to undergraduate students in any faculty, school or year and will be awarded
on the basis of scholarship standing and financial need.
THE SAVAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE WALTER STANLEY
MONROE
Funded by the interest accruing on a donation from the Estate of Maurice
H. Saval, at least two scholarships, valued at $1,000.00 each, will be awarded
annually to students entering Memorial University of Newfoundland in full-time
undergraduate studies. These scholarships are in memory of the Honorable
Walter Stanley Monroe. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic
excellence.
THE DR. MAURICE SAVAL SCHOLARSHIP/ BURSARY FUND
This fund has been established through the generosity of Dr. Maurice Saval,
one of the co-founders in St. John's of the Newfoundland American Insurance
Company. From the interest accruing on the fund, a number of scholarships/bursaries
will be awarded annually to financially needy and academically deserving
undergraduate students. The awards will be open to full-time students in
first and second year.
THE SODEXHO SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at the annual interest, is the result of a donation
to the University from Sodexho. It will be awarded on the basis of scholarship
standing to a full-time undergraduate student in any year or field of study.
THE ST. JOHN'S YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION INC. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at $1000.00 is available to a student entering
Memorial University of Newfoundland who has been a member of the St. John's
Youth Soccer Association Inc. summer soccer program for a minimum of three
years. It will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing, however,
in deciding on candidates of equal academic standing, financial need may
be used as the determining factor. A special application is required and
may be obtained from:
The St. John's Youth Soccer Assoc. Inc. or The Association Office
The McDonald Building
Recreation Centre
74 O’Leary Avenue
Buckmasters Circle
St. John’s, NL
St. John's, NL
A1B 2C7
Telephone:
(709) 579-3848
Deadline for applying is the first Friday of September.
THE MARIE SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at a minimum of $2,500.00, has been established
by Mrs. Sullivan’s eleven children. All attended Memorial University of Newfoundland
after completing high school in Baie Verte. The scholarship is in recognition
of and appreciation for their mother ‘s unwavering commitment to her family
and her encouragement to pursue a higher education. It will be awarded to
an entrance student on the basis of scholarship standing and financial need.
THE SWIMMING NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at $1,000.00 annually, is available to a first
year student who will attend Memorial University of Newfoundland and be a
member of the Memorial University of Newfoundland Seahawks Varsity Swim Team.
The scholarship recipient will have been a competitive swimmer in the Province
of Newfoundland and Labrador for a minimum of three years and be a swimmer
in good standing with Swimming Newfoundland and Labrador. This scholarship
will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing, however, in deciding
on candidates of equal academic standing, financial need may be used as a
determining factor.
Applications may be obtained from, and returned to, the Swimming Newfoundland
and Labrador office:
RPO MacDonald Drive
Box 21248
St. John’s, NL A1A 5B2
Telephone: (709) 576-7946/Fax: (709)
576-7493
THE TD BANK FINANCIAL GROUP BURSARY
The TD Bank Financial Group has established this bursary as part of their
commitment to helping students succeed in their post-secondary studies. The
bursary is available to part-time or full-time students at Memorial University
of Newfoundland who demonstrate financial need. Recipients may be residents
of any province or territory in Canada. Valued at the interest on the endowment,
the bursary will be awarded to entrance students in any field of study.
THE JAMES TUCKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is the result of an endowment which began in 1997 as a
part of the Opportunity Fund Campaign. The fund will provide a scholarship
valued at a minimum of $500 to students who are children, grandchildren,
nieces, nephews or spouses of current, retired or deceased employees or former
employees with a minimum of five years service in the Department of Technical
Services, Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference in awarding the
scholarship will be given to entrance students but undergraduates may also
qualify. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing
but in the case of ties between candidates, need may be used as a determining
factor. A special application will be required and may be obtained from the
Scholarships and Awards Office, Room 4018, University Centre, telephone 737-3956.
THE WABUSH MINES UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Five scholarships, valued at $5,000.00 each annually, will be awarded to
permanent residents of the town of Wabush (somebody who has lived in Wabush
for a minimum of twelve months prior to attending Memorial University of
Newfoundland) who are in first or second year of any undergraduate program
at Memorial University of Newfoundland. If five scholarships cannot be awarded
in a given year, the number available will increase accordingly in the following
year. These scholarships will be awarded by on the basis of scholarship standing.
THE GEORGE WESTON ENTRANCE BURSARY
This bursary, valued at a minimum of $1,000.00, will be awarded annually
to a Memorial University of Newfoundland entrance student on the basis of
scholarship standing and need. It will be renewable for up to four years
(initial + 3) providing first class and scholarship standing is maintained
and the recipient continues his/her studies in a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor
of Science. This bursary will be awarded to a student who was born in one
of the Atlantic Provinces.
THE WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND SCHOLARSHIPS
Three scholarships, valued at $800.00 each, are awarded annually from funds
donated by the Women's Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland.
The first is restricted to an entering student; the second (WAMUN Single
Parent Scholarship) is open to single parents enroled in any faculty, school
or year; the third (WAMUN Mature Student Award) is open to women enroling
full-time or part-time at the University who are entering or returning after
at least five years out of full-time study and who were residents of Newfoundland
for at least a year prior to enroling. This scholarship is awarded in Winter
semester on the basis of Fall semester results. When making these awards
financial need as well as scholarship standing will be taken into consideration.
THE WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND FACULTY/STAFF
SCHOLARSHIP
The Women's Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland (WAMUN) has
established a $800.00 annual scholarship available to students in any faculty
or year at Memorial University of Newfoundland, providing they are either:
a) children of full-time faculty or staff; or
b) children of deceased or retired faculty or staff, who
at the time of death or retirement, were employed full-time.
Financial need as well as scholarship standing will be considered.
THE MARJORIE WYGHT-BARRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, named in memory of Mrs. Marjorie Wyght-Barre (1907-1965)
of Montreal, is the result of an endowment created by her husband, Major
P.H. Barre. This scholarship, valued at the annual accrued interest on the
initial endowment, is to be awarded annually to a Memorial University of
Newfoundland entrance student from Newfoundland and Labrador. It will be
awarded on the basis of scholarship standing and financial need.
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