THE DR. BRIAN GERARD ADAMS MEMORIAL BURSARY FUND
This bursary has been established by the friends and family of Dr. Brian
Gerard Adams, in his memory. The bursary, valued at $500.00, is available
by application on the completion of second year medical studies. The recipient
must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need. The bursary
is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid, acting on the recommendation of the Dean of Medicine's Advisory Committee
on Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships.
THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG DEPENDENCY COMMISSION COMMEMORATIVE AWARDS
These awards have been established to commemorate the Alcohol and Drug Dependency
Commission (1982-1992). In an effort to promote the pursuit of addictions
studies in various disciplines, it is hoped that recipients will pursue careers
in addiction-related fields. Up to three awards, valued at $750.00 each, are
available annually and open to students who have completed a major or published
paper at the undergraduate or graduate level or are completing an Honors
Dissertation on addictions issues. It will be awarded on a rotating basis
to students in Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, and Social Work with a Faculty
of School receiving only one award in any given scholarship year. These awards
will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid upon recommendation of the Dean/Director/Head of the respective
Faculty or School.
THE BRISTOL LABORATORIES OF CANADA PRIZE
This prize of $200.00 is to be used for the purchase of Medical books. It
is to be awarded to a first-year medical student on the basis of academic
performance as well as the interests and the needs of the student. Works on
Pharmacology and Therapeutics will ordinarily be included in the books selected.
The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid acting on the decision of the Dean of Medicine's Advisory Committee
on Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships.
THE DONALD CANT STUDENTSHIP
The annual Donald Cant Studentship, valued at $750.00, is for researching
and writing an original essay, suitable for publication, on some aspect of
the History of Medicine. The studentship is open to any student enrolled in
the MD program, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid acting on the decision of the Dean of Medicine's Advisory Committee
on Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships on the basis of a proposal to be submitted
by January 31 of each year.
THE CENTRAL NEWFOUNDLAND HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF AND DR. J.F. BROWN BURSARY
Each year an award is made available to students in the Central West Newfoundland
area. The annual income shall be awarded as a bursary to a student, of any
year from the Central West area, who demonstrates the greatest need and who,
in the opinion of the Dean, has achieved adequate academic performance. Should
for any reason a bursary not be awarded, the entire amount is to be returned
to the fund, and the award made the following year in the usual manner. It
will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid acting on the decision of the Dean of Medicine’s Advisory Committee
on Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships. Applications may be submitted in September
of each year.
CIBA STUDENT AWARD
The CIBA collection of medical illustrations provided by CIBA Pharmaceuticals
is presented annually to the first-year student showing the most promise in
the field of Anatomy. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid acting on the decision of the Dean of Medicine's
Advisory Committee on Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships.
THE DR. JOHN M. DARTE MEMORIAL FUND (MEDICINE)
This fund, in memory of the first Professor and Chairman of Pediatrics at
Memorial University of Newfoundland's Faculty of Medicine (1968-75), has been
established by Mrs. J.M. Darte and Mrs. France Darte McCabe. With the income
from this fund, up to four awards will be made annually with a value of $650.00
each. To be considered for an award from this fund, a student must be in
good academic standing but other factors, such as financial need, will be
considered. The selection will be made in accordance with prevailing policies
of the Faculty of Medicine and the University.
THE WALTER DAVIS AWARD
This award was established by the Newfoundland Lung Association to honour
the work of Mr. Walter Davis in the field of chest diseases particularly,
tuberculosis. The recipient will be the student in the Faculty of Medicine
who achieves the best performance in the first year respirology course. It
will be valued at $500.00 annually and awarded by the Senate Committee on
Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid upon recommendation of the Dean
of Medicine's Advisory Committee on Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships.
THE DR. RALPH JOHN DAY AWARD
This award is available to a student in the pre-clerkship program who completes
the best undergraduate project in bowel or liver cancer, including other metastatic
disease. This award is a result of a donation from Mrs. Jean Day in memory
of her late husband, Dr. Ralph John Day. The value of the award will be determined
by the annual income derived from the initial endowment. It will be awarded
by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid upon
recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine.
THE HUNTER W. EARLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS IN MEDICINE
From the proceeds of a memorial fund established by colleagues of the late
Dr. Hunter W. Earle, three scholarships will be made available annually to
students enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland,
who best exemplify the characteristics of leadership, sportsmanship and interest
in student activities and who have maintained a good academic standard. Two
of the scholarships, valued at $500.00 each, will be awarded to students who
have completed the third year of Medicine. The third, valued at approximately
$400.00, will be awarded on the recommendation of the Dean of Medicine to
a student in any year. All awards will be made by the Senate Committee on
Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the
Dean of Medicine's Advisory Committee on Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships.
THE ISIDOR EPSTEIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded out of income derived from a bequest to the
University by the late Mrs. Bella Levkovitz. From this income a scholarship
of not less than $700.00 is to be awarded as often as possible to an outstanding
second, third, or fourth-year student in the Faculty of Medicine.
THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE OPPORTUNITY FUND SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is the result of an endowment created from several general
donations to the Opportunity Fund by various alumni and friends of the university
and in particular of the medical school. Valued at the annual interest on
the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a medical student in the first
year of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland on the basis of scholarship
standing. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine.
THE DR. BRUCE A FRASER AWARD FOR CLERKSHIP ELECTIVES
This award is made possible by a bequest from the estate of Dr. Bruce A.
Fraser who was professor of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University
of Newfoundland from 1979-1992. The award, valued at the annual accrued interest
on the endowment, is available to two (2) medical students doing clerkship
elective in the United Kingdom and/or Ireland. Selection will be made on the
basis of scholarship standing, financial need, and personal reference/interview.
It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid upon recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine. A special
application is required for this award and is available at the Student Affairs
Office, Faculty of Medicine. Deadline for submission of applications is May
31st in any given year.
CHARLES E. FROSST MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at $1,000.00, will be awarded at the end of the
fourth year to the student who, in the opinion of the Dean of Medicine's Advisory
Committee on Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships, has shown the most promise
in the field of Therapeutics. A suitably inscribed bronze medal is also presented
to each year's winner.
THE DR. WULF GROBIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN MEDICINE
This scholarship has been established by Ida Parsons in memory of Dr. Grobin,
a compassionate physician and humanitarian. Dr. Grobin was born in Latvia
and studied in England, Scotland, the United States, and Canada before moving
to Newfoundland. He practiced medicine in Brooklyn, Bonavista Bay from 1938
– 1943 and St. John’s from 1945 – 1958 when he moved with his family to Toronto.
There he continued his medical career in the area of diabetes and the elderly.
He had many varied interesting medical and personal experiences as an outdoor
doctor, and developed a great warmth and affection for Newfoundland and Newfoundlanders,
which lasted until his death in March of 2001. Valued at the accrued interest
on the initial endowment and based on academics and financial need, the scholarship
will be available to a student at the end of their first year in the Faculty
of Medicine. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid acting on the recommendation of the Dean of Medicine’s
Advisory Committee on Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships.
THE FORD HEWLETT MEMORIAL ONCOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship, valued at $1000, has been established by the Canadian Cancer
Society, in memory of Mr. Ford Hewlett of Springdale, Newfoundland, who was
a very dedicated volunteer of the Society. The scholarship is awarded annually
to a third year medical student who has demonstrated interest in the field
of research or clinical oncology.
THE MARY HONEYGOLD SCHOLARSHIP/BURSARY
Established in memory of Mary Honeygold by her family, this scholarship/bursary
is to be awarded to a student enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial
University of Newfoundland, on the basis of academic merit and need. Preference
will be given to a student who has stated and/or demonstrated an interest
in practising medicine in rural Newfoundland upon graduation. The award is
to be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid acting on the advice of the Dean of Medicine's Advisory Committee on Awards,
Bursaries and Scholarships.
THE MARIE T. KENNEDY BURSARY
In her will, Ms. Marie Theresa Kennedy left a bequest to Memorial University
of Newfoundland to allow one or more bursaries of at least $5,000.00 to be
awarded annually. To be considered, a candidate must be a full-time undergraduate
student, in any year of study, majoring in Science or Medicine - it will be
awarded on a rotating basis. Students receiving scholarships or bursaries
from other individuals or institutions, for the same scholarship year, will
not be eligible. The bursary will be awarded on the basis of need and academic
effort by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid upon recommendation from the appropriate Dean.
THE DR. J.H. KING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN MEDICINE
This scholarship, valued at $500.00, has been donated to the University
by Mrs. Gertrude King, widow of Dr. J.H. King, Specialist in Eyes, Ears,
Nose and Throat, who practiced in Corner Brook for more than thirty years
(1947-1978). The scholarship is open to students in second or third year
of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland who demonstrate the most
promise. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid acting on the advice of the Dean of Medicine's
Advisory Committee on Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships.
THE NICHOLE MICHELLE LANE CANCER RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is provided through the generosity of the Candlelighters
Association of Newfoundland and Labrador in memory of Nichole Michelle Lane.
It is awarded annually to a second-year medical student enrolled at Memorial
University of Newfoundland who has undertaken the most outstanding summer
research project in the area of cancer and particularly in the area of pediatric
cancer. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid, acting on the decision of the Dean of Medicine's Advisory
Committee on Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships.
THE DR. JANICE E. LESSARD SCHOLARSHIP IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE
This Scholarship is awarded annually from income derived from an endowment
donated by Dr. Janice E. Lessard, an alumna of Memorial University of Newfoundland,
Faculty of Medicine and a practising Gerontologist, Toronto. It is to be awarded
annually to a student who has completed third year of medical studies. The
student will have demonstrated a desire to improve the functional and social
well-being of the frail and elderly.
This award, in the amount of $1,000.00, will be made by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid acting on the decision of
the Dean of Medicine's Advisory Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries.
THE MEDICAL SCHOOL ESSAY AWARD
The Medical School Essay Award will be given annually to an undergraduate
medical student and will be in the value of $1,000.00. The award will be made
following a competition in the form of an essay or short monograph pertaining
to any aspect of medicine or the medical sciences, the topic being announced
each year. The announcement of the topic will be made in March of each year,
with the award being made twelve months later. A committee of three will adjudicate
the competition. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid, acting on the recommendation of the Dean's
Advisory Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries. This award is supported
by the K.B. Roberts Scholarship Fund, which was established in appreciation
of the contribution made to the Faculty of Medicine by Dr. Kenneth Roberts.
MEDICAL PRACTICE ASSOCIATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Medical Practice Associates offer three $1000.00 awards annually, to
students in first, third and fourth years of undergraduate medical studies.
The awards are made on the basis of demonstrated ability within Clinical Medicine,
as well as perceived financial need. The awards are made by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid acting on the decision of
the Dean of Medicine's Advisory Committee on Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships.
THE MERCK FROSST AWARD
Merck Sharp & Dohme Canada Limited provides an annual award of $1,000.00
(or, when necessary, two awards of $500.00 each) to a third-year student of
each Canadian medical school. This award is intended to recognize the efforts
of the medical student who has shown the most promise in the field of Therapeutics.
A copy of the current edition of the Merck Manual will be offered together
with the monetary prize. The awards are made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid acting on the decision of the Dean of Medicine's
Advisory Committee on Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships.
THE DR. LEONARD A. MILLER AWARD
This award, in memory of Dr. Leonard A. Miller, is given annually to the
most outstanding student in the study of Community Medicine. The award, in
the amount of $500.00, is funded jointly by the Faculty of Medicine and the
General Hospital. The selection of the recipient for the award will be made
at the completion of first year medical studies. The award is made by the
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid acting on
the decision of the Dean of Medicine's Advisory Committee on Scholarships,
Awards and Bursaries.
THE JOHN M. AND ELSA S. MORGAN SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships have been bequested to the University by the late Dr.
John M. Morgan, B.Sc., M.D., and have been named to commemorate Dr. Morgan
and his wife Elsa. Up to twenty-five scholarships will be made available annually
to undergraduate students who have completed at least one year of studies
at Memorial University of Newfoundland within the areas specified below and
who will be continuing in these programs. The scholarships, valued at a minimum
of $1,000.00 each, will be disbursed as follows:
- Five to the Faculty of Medicine
- Four to the School of Nursing
- Four to the Faculty of Education
- Four to the Department of Philosophy
- Four to the Department of Anthropology
- Two to the Department of Religious Studies (with preference
to students of comparative religions)
- Two to students in Newfoundland Studies
The scholarships will be made on the basis of scholarship standing. Preference
will be given, where possible, to students from the Port-de-Grave District.
THE DR. CHARLES NARDINI MEMORIAL AWARD
This award was initiated by the Class of 1986 in memory of a classmate who
was tragically killed in a skidoo accident in the Spring of 1986. Valued at
approximately $500.00 annually, it will be given to a fourth year medical
student who has scholarship standing. He/she should be selected by his/her
classmates and judged as follows: “The student who best exemplified the characteristics
of leadership, friendliness, good humor, care and concern for fellow students
and patients”.
Selection will take place after completion of fourth year. The student will
be nominated by classmates and recommended on the basis of a majority vote.
Preference, when possible will be given to students from Labrador. The recommendation
must be submitted to the Dean’s Advisory Committee on Awards, Bursaries and
Scholarships, Faculty of Medicine. It will then be awarded by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the basis of a recommendation
from the Dean, Faculty of Medicine.
NEWFOUNDLAND MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AWARDS
The Newfoundland Medical Association will make two awards of $1,000.00 available
to students at the end of second year of medical studies. These awards are
intended to recognize potential interest in the organizational aspects of
the profession of medicine as judged by the contribution made by the student
to the governance of the medical school. While academic excellence is not
the main criterion, recipients should be in good academic standing. The recipient
should be identified to the Executive of the Association for approval upon
recommendation by the Dean of Medicine's Advisory Committee on Awards, Bursaries
and Scholarships.
THE DR. FRANK O'DEA SCHOLARSHIP IN MEDICINE
This scholarship is established to commemorate the memory and work of Dr.
Frank O'Dea in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is valued at $1,500.00.
It is awarded annually to a third-year student in the Faculty of Medicine
at Memorial University of Newfoundland, whose special interest lies in the
area of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The award is made by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid acting on the recommendation
of the Dean of Medicine and a Faculty Selection Committee.
THE PATHOLOGY PRIZE
This prize is awarded by the Pathology Department to the second-year student
in the Faculty of Medicine whose performance in the General and Systems Pathology
courses is considered by the members of the Discipline of Pathology to be
most distinguished. The prize was initiated in 1984 by the members of the
Discipline in recognition of the distinguished contributions by Dr. S.N. Huang,
a previous Chairman of the Discipline, to Pathology and to medical education
at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The award is made by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of
the Dean of Medicine's Advisory Committee on Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships.
THE WILLIAM AND FRANCES POUND SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is the result of a donation to the Opportunity Fund by
Alumnus, Dr. Bernard Kai Fai So of Hong Kong. It is in recognition of the
kindness and generosity shown to Dr. So by Mr. And Mrs. Pound during his
years as a student at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Valued at the
annual interest on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a medical
student at Memorial University of Newfoundland on the basis of scholarship
standing. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine.
THE DR. CALVIN N. POWELL BURSARY IN MEDICINE
This bursary, which was established by Dr. Powell, is valued at $1,000.00.
It will be awarded annually to a student entering the third or fourth year
of medical studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland on the basis of
scholarship standing and demonstrated financial need. The recipient will hold
no other concurrent award. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of
the Dean of Medicine's Advisory Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries.
PRIZE IN PEDIATRICS
This award, valued at $500.00, is to be awarded to the most outstanding
student in Pediatrics in the Clinical Clerkship Year (Third-Year Medical
Studies). The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid, acting on the recommendation of the Dean of Medicine's
Advisory Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries.
PRIZE IN PEDIATRICS COURSE
This award, valued at $300.00, is to be awarded to the most outstanding
student in the Pediatrics Course in the Second Year Medical Studies. The
award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid, acting on the recommendation of the Dean of Medicine's Advisory Committee
on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries.
PRIZE IN PSYCHIATRY
To be awarded by the Psychiatry Department to the most outstanding student
in Psychiatry in the Clinical Clerkship Year (Third-Year Medical Studies).
THE HARRY ROBERTS PRIZE IN PHARMACOLOGY
In recognition of the contribution made to the community and to the medical
profession by Dr. H.D. Roberts, Elizabeth Drugs Limited offers an annual prize
of $200.00 to the medical student who has shown academic excellence in the
field of Pharmacology. The prize will be awarded by the Senate Committee on
Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid acting on the decision of the
Dean of Medicine's Advisory Committee on Awards, Bursaries, and Scholarships.
THE DR. J.B. ROBERTS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Friends and colleagues of the late Dr. J.B. Roberts have established this
scholarship in his memory. It will be awarded annually to a medical student
for the most outstanding performance in second year clinical skills. The value
of this scholarship will be determined by the annual income derived from
the initial endowment. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid upon recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of
Medicine.
THE ROBERT B. SALTER SCHOLARSHIP IN MEDICINE
This scholarship is awarded annually from income derived from an endowment
by Dr. Robert B. Salter, Professor and Head of Orthopedic Surgery at the University
of Toronto, who has had a long association with the Grenfell Mission. This
scholarship is to be awarded to the third-year undergraduate medical student
who best exemplifies the qualities of compassionate and competent patient
care. Preference will be given to students born in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid acting on the decision of the Dean of Medicine's Advisory Committee
on Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships.
THE SURGERY PRIZE IN ANATOMY
This prize, valued at $500.00, is awarded annually to a first-year student
who has demonstrated a high proficiency in Anatomy, particularly in the practical
field. Nomination of a candidate is made by the Professors of Anatomy and
the Professor & Chairman of Surgery. The award is made by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid acting on the decision of
the Dean of Medicine's Advisory Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries.
THE WESTERN MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship of $500 is derived from interest on funds invested by the
Medical Staff of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital and is awarded annually
to a student who is entering the third year of medical studies at Memorial
University of Newfoundland. The recipient shall be a bona fide resident of
that area served by the Western Memorial Regional Hospital and shall have
high academic standing. The scholarship is awarded by the Medical Staff of
Western Memorial Regional Hospital in consultation with the Dean of Medicine.
Applications should be made in July of each year to:
The Chief of Staff
Western Memorial Regional Hospital
P.O. Box 2005
Corner Brook, NL A2H 6J7
THE MORRIS AND GRAHAM WILANSKY MEMORIAL AWARD
This award has been established by family and friends of Morris and Graham
Wilansky, in their memory. An annual award of $500.00 will be presented to
the second-year medical student who has achieved highest academic excellence
in the Neurosciences course. The award is made by the Senate Committee on
Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid acting on the decision of the
Dean of Medicine's Advisory Committee on Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships.
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