Although students on the Corner Brook campus are eligible for other awards
listed in this booklet, the following awards are tenable specifically at Sir
Wilfred Grenfell College:
THE FRED ALDRICH SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, established by the Corner Brook and Area Branch of the
Alumni Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland, is awarded annually
to a student at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College who is in the fourth semester
of full-time study, who has accumulated at least 45 credit hours, and who
is registered in a science program at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
The scholarship may be held at either Corner Brook or St. John’s. Valued at
$1,000.00, the award is made on the basis of outstanding academic performance.
The scholarship is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee at
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College and the Head of Science at the College.
THE KATY BINDON SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, one or more valued at $1,000.00 each annually, was created
by friends of Dr. Katy Bindon with the assistance of the local branch of the
Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumni Association and colleagues at
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. It was created to mark the contribution that
Dr. Bindon made at the college during her tenure as its Principal from 1991-1997.
The scholarship is to be awarded to a student entering his or her fourth
year in any degree program offered at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. The recipient
should have combined academic excellence with an outstanding contribution
to student life at SWGC. The scholarship is to be awarded by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of
the Scholarship Committee at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
THE BREAKWATER FOLKLORE/FOLKLIFE SERIES AWARD
The Breakwater Books Folklore Prize is awarded annually for out-standing
student performance in undergraduate folklore courses at Sir Wilfred Grenfell
College. It is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid upon recommendation of the Head of Social Science at the
College in consultation with Folklore Faculty.
EDWARD P. BROWNE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by individual members of faculty, staff
and student body of Sir Wilfred Grenfell College in memory of the late Edward
P. Browne. Professor Browne was Co-ordinator of Physical Education and Recreation
at Grenfell College from its opening until his death in 1982. The scholarship
is open to all full-time students who have spent at least two semesters at
Grenfell College. It is awarded on the basis of academic standing, participation
in college life and financial need. The award will be made by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on recommendation from the
College. The value of the award will be determined from the interest accrued
on the principal sum donated.
CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR CHEMISTRY SILVER MEDAL
This medal is presented annually to the student at Sir Wilfred Grenfell
College with the highest average in third-year Environmental Chemistry courses.
The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Head of Science at the College.
THE CAPTAIN GEORGE CARTWRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP IN HISTORY
This scholarship is in honour of Captain George Cartwright (1739-1819),
trader, explorer and naturalist on the coast of Labrador. It is awarded annually
to a student who has completed with merit the first year at Sir Wilfred Grenfell
College and is proceeding to the second year at the College, intending to
major in history, preferably with an interest in the history of Newfoundland
and Labrador. The scholarship is valued at $200.00 and is awarded on the recommendation
of the Scholarship Committee and the Program Chair of Historical Studies
at the College
THE CITY OF CORNER BROOK J.R. SMALLWOOD SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 1991 by the City of Corner Brook to
honour the Honourable Joseph R. Smallwood, first Premier of Newfoundland,
who contributed significantly to the educational and cultural development
of Newfoundlanders. This fund, donated by the City is a tangible mark of
the support given by the City to Sir Wilfred Grenfell College since the campus
opened in Corner Brook.
The scholarship valued at $1,000.00 will be awarded to a student who is
a resident of the City of Corner Brook in the final year of high school who
is proceeding to Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. The award will be made, upon
application, to a student of outstanding academic merit and promise who has
demonstrated active participation in school and community life.
The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid, acting on the recommendation of a special
selection committee appointed by the Principal, with a representative from
City Council.
THE CLARICA SCHOLARSHIP IN APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY
The Mutual Life Scholarship in Applications of Technology is funded through
a generous endowment from Clarica Corporate Communication and is consistent
with Clarica’s belief that education is key to the future well-being of individuals,
business and society. The scholarship, valued at the annual interest on the
endowment, will be designated on an annually rotating basis to a student on
the Corner Brook campus and the St. John’s campus. It will be awarded to
a student within the faculties of Science, Engineering and Applied Science
and Business Administration who is focussing his/her studies on the application
of technology and has demonstrated scholarship standing. In addition, the
student will have actively participated in extra-curricular activities and
have been active in student life. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation
of the appropriate Dean and/or the Principal of Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
CORNER BROOK PULP AND PAPER LIMITED PRIZES FOR EXCELLENCE IN PHYSICS
These prizes, a gift of Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited, are awarded
each Fall and Winter semester. Cash prizes up to the value of $150.00 each
will be awarded to the most outstanding student in first-year and in second-year
physics at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. The awards will be made by the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid based upon the recommendations
of the Head of Science at the College.
CORNER BROOK PULP AND PAPER LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPS
From funds donated annually by Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited, a number
of scholarships are available to students attending Sir Wilfred Grenfell College:
1. Several scholarships valued from $250.00--$500.00 each are available
to students in any faculty or year of study;
2. In addition to the above, two scholarships of $250.00 each are available
to students intending to study Business Administration and Engineering. These
scholarships are open to students who have spent at least one semester at
the College.
The awards will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee at the
College.
THE COTTAGE CRAFTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is supported by the interest on $5000.00 donated by Cottage
Crafts Association, Corner Brook. It is awarded to a student in Fine Arts
at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. Preference will be given to a student with
an interest in fibre arts, including costume design, textile design or textile
manufacturing. The scholarship is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid upon recommendation from the College.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
One Merit Scholarship, valued at $2,500.00 annually will be awarded to an
outstanding student entering the fourth year of the Environmental Science
program at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. It will be awarded by the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the basis of
scholarship standing and a recommendation from the Chair of Environmental
Science, Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
FISHER SCIENTIFIC AWARD
This award is presented annually to the student with the highest average
in second-year Chemistry courses. The award consists of $50.00 and a print.
The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Head of Science at the College.
THE MADELINE FOWLER PRIZE IN ENGLISH
This prize, valued at $100.00, is in memory of Madeline Fowler, whose love
of reading was an inspiration to her children. The prize is normally awarded
to a senior student in the B.A. Specialization in English engaged in full-time
studies at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. The award will be made by the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation
of the Program Chair of English at the College.
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 MARY GRIFFITHS MEMORIAL BURSARY FUND FOR FOLKLORE FIELD RESEARCH
(UNDERGRADUATE)
This fund has been established by the Memorial University of Newfoundland
Folklore Society in memory of Mary A. Griffiths, B.A. (Folklore). One or more
bursaries valued at a minimum of $250.00 each will be awarded annually to
undergraduate folklore students who wish to pursue field research. The awards
will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Folklore. Selection
will be made on the basis of a submitted research proposal as well as demonstrated
financial need. Application forms and guidelines are available from and should
be submitted to the Folklore Department.
Deadline date for submission of applications is January 31. If there are
no suitable candidates in a given year the bursaries will not be awarded.
THE REFRESHMENTS CANADA SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, donated by the soft drink industry of Newfoundland and
Labrador, is valued at one years tuition and will be awarded annually to an
outstanding full-time student beyond first year of the Environmental Science
Program at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. It will be awarded by the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the Basis of
scholarship standing and a recommendation from the Scholarship Committee at
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College in consultation with the Chair of Environmental
Science.
THE RUFUS GUINCHARD ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship has been established by the Newfoundland government in
honour of the late Rufus Guinchard.
The award, valued at $2,000.00, is presented annually to a student entering
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, who has demonstrated a commitment to the preservation
of Newfoundland heritage and culture. This commitment may be reflected in
Newfoundland music, folklore, art or writing.
Applicants for the Rufus Guinchard Scholarship should submit, with their
application, either a statement of their interests relevant to this scholarship,
or a completed piece of work.
The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid, based upon the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee
at Grenfell College.
THE IDA HARVEY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, in memory of Ida Harvey, is supported by a fund established
in 1988 on the occasion of the opening of the Fine Arts Building. It is awarded
on merit to any student in a Bachelor of Fine Arts Program by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of
the Scholarship Committee at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
THE E.J.F. HODGETT SCHOLARSHIP IN SCIENCE
This scholarship was established by friends and colleagues of Professor
Ferriss Hodgett on the occasion of his retirement, in celebration of his
outstanding contributions and service to Memorial University of Newfoundland,
and in particular Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. Professor Hodgett, a native
of Belfast, in the north of Ireland, served as Vice- Principal of Grenfell
College from 1975-1992.
This scholarship, valued up to two semesters' tuition, will be awarded to
the student entering second year at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College who has attained
scholarship standing and has received the second highest overall average
in his/her first year having completed at least four courses in the Natural
Sciences. The award shall be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid on recommendation of the Scholarship Committee
of Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
THE GERVASE C. HOLLANDER PRIZE IN BIOLOGY
This prize was established in 1982 by Mrs. Hollander in memory of her husband,
a former teacher and school supervisor with the Humber-Bay St. George Roman
Catholic School Board. Valued at approximately $100.00, it is awarded annually
to a second-year student who has completed three or more courses in Biology
beyond the first year and who have demonstrated excellence and initiative
in both the theoretical and practical aspects of Biology. The award is made
by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid upon
the recommendation of the Head of Science at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
THE IMPERIAL TOBACCO CANADA FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, established in 1998 by Imperial Tobacco Canada in support
of the Opportunity Fund Campaign, has a minimum value of $2,000.00 annually.
It will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to a full-time student
in the Bachelor of Fine Arts who shows promise and plans to continue in the
field. It will rotate annually between the disciplines of Visual and Theatre
Arts. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee at
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College in conjunction with the Head, Division of Fine
Arts.
THE OLOF LINDGREN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, the value of which will be determined by the annual interest
accrued, is supported by a fund established by Dr. Orvil Olsen, a former Professor
of Biology at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, in memory of his grandfather Olof
Lindgren, a Saskatchewan pioneer farmer, who was a firm believer in the value
of education as a means of enhancing the quality of life. It is awarded to
a student who has completed at least two years at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College
and plans to proceed with the full degree on that campus. In awarding the
scholarship, preference will be given to a student who has shown an interest
in both the natural and physical sciences, and the arts. This award is based
upon academic excellence. This scholarship is awarded by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of
the Scholarship Committee at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
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 KATHLEEN WAGSTAFF MACCALLUM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, was established by the MacCallum family in honour of their
mother, Kathleen. Valued at the annual interest, it will be awarded to a Fine
Arts student beyond first year at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College who is specialising
in Visual Arts. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid on the basis of scholarship standing and a
recommendation from the Scholarship Committee at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College
in consultation with the Head, Division of Fine Arts. Factors such as financial
need, family and community involvement,and contribution to the class may
also be taken into account.
THE MAXIM MAZUMDAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN THEATRE
This scholarship is supported by a fund established by Theatre Newfoundland
and Labrador in memory of Maxim Mazumdar, founding Artistic Director of T.N.L.
It is awarded to a Sir Wilfred Grenfell College student who has completed
the first year in the Theatre Degree Program and who has shown the most promise
in any area of the Program.
This scholarship is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee at Sir
Wilfred Grenfell College.
THE MAXWELL AND EMILY MULLETT SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is supported by the interest on monies donated by Maxwell
and Emily (Wicks) Mullett. It is awarded to a student in the final year of
studies in Visual Arts at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College on the basis of achievement
and promise. Preference is given to Newfoundland and Labrador students. The
scholarship is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee at Sir
Wilfred Grenfell College.
THE NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR FOREST PROTECTION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship valued at $2,000.00 was established by the Newfoundland
and Labrador Forest Protection Association as a tribute to the hundreds of
volunteers who served the Association since it was formed as a forest fire
fighting unit in 1910. Since that time, the Association has become synonymous
with forest education and related programs to raise the public’s awareness
of the need to conserve and protect the forest resource of the province. This
scholarship will be awarded annually to a forestry student attending Sir
Wilfred Grenfell College who has completed two years of study and who will
be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry. Factors including leadership
potential, communications skills, academic standing and financial need will
be the main criteria considered in the selection process. The scholarship
will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid on the basis of a recommendation from the scholarship selection
committee at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College in consultation with the Head of
the division of Science at the college.
NORTH STAR CEMENT AWARD IN CHEMISTRY
This award is presented annually to the student with the highest average
in first-year Chemistry courses. The award consists of $100.00 from North
Star Cement and a plaque presented by the student chapter of the Chemical
Institute of Canada. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid upon recommendation of the Head of Science
at the College.
NORTH STAR CEMENT PRIZE IN PSYCHOLOGY
A book prize is awarded annually by North Star Cement Limited to an outstanding
student in Psychology who has completed at least two semesters at Sir Wilfred
Grenfell College. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid upon recommendation of the Program Chair of
Psychology at the College.
THE ORVIL OLSEN BIOLOGY PRIZE
This prize was established to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the opening
of Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. It is valued at approximately $100.00 annually.
Dr. Olsen taught Biology at the College from its opening until his retirement
in 1980. The prize will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid upon recommendation of the Head of Science
at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College to an outstanding student of first year Biology.
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 RAYMOND J.G. PAFFORD (1937-1997) MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, established in 2000 by Mrs. Roberta Pafford, in memory
of her husband Raymond, is valued at the annual interest on an endowment.
It will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to a full-time student
in any year of study of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program who shows promise
and plans to continue in the field. It will rotate annually between the disciplines
of Theatre Arts and Visual Arts. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of
the Scholarship Committee at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College in conjunction with
the Head, Division of Fine Arts.
MAY PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN CLASSICS
This scholarship, valued at $400.00, was established by Professor Michael
Parker in memory of his mother, May Parker. It is awarded annually to a full-time
student at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College who has shown outstanding interest
and excellence in the study of Classics. The award will be made by the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation
of the Scholarships Committee at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
PHILOSOPHY PRIZE
A cash prize of $100.00 is awarded annually by the Philosophy Department
to an outstanding student in Philosophy at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. The
award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid upon recommendation of the Head of Arts at the College in consultation
with Philosophy Faculty.
THE C.F. POOLE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established from funds donated by friends of Dr. Cyril
F. Poole on the occasion of his retirement as Principal of Sir Wilfred Grenfell
College.
Dr. Poole, a native of Pilley's Island, Notre Dame Bay, was committed to
excellence throughout his distinguished career as a university teacher and
administrator in several Canadian universities including Sir Wilfred Grenfell
College, where he served as Principal from 1977 to 1990.
The scholarship honouring his contribution to excellence in education will
be awarded annually to a Sir Wilfred Grenfell College student of outstanding
academic merit and promise. Valued at approximately $1,000.00, it will be
awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid on recommendation from the College.
THE JAMES C. PRATT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at a minimum of $1000.00, has been established
in memory of James C. Pratt by his daughter, Mrs. Daphne L. House. The scholarship
is to be awarded annually by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Program Chair of Visual Arts
at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, to a full-time student in the discipline
of Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) who shows promise and purpose of continuing
in that field.
THE PRINCIPAL'S SCHOLARSHIPS
The law firm of Poole, Althouse, Clarke, Thompson and Thomas annually presents
$1000.00 to be awarded to students attending Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
Awards, based on scholarship and need, are made each year to two or more students.
The scholarships are awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid upon recommendations from the College.
THE FRANCIS J. RYAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This fund was established by the Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales law firm
in memory of their late senior partner Francis J. Ryan. Valued at the annual
interest on the endowment, the award will be made to a Fine Arts student specializing
in Visual Arts at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. It will be awarded by the
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the basis
of scholarship standing and a recommendation from the Scholarship Committee
at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College in consultation with the Head, Division of
Fine Arts. Financial need may be taken into account.
SIR WILFRED GRENFELL COLLEGE RESIDENCE SCHOLARSHIP
This award, valued at $500.00, is available to a student who has spent at
least two semesters in residence at the College. Academic performance and
contribution to college life will be the main criteria for choosing the recipient.
The scholarship is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid upon recommendation from the College.
SIR WILFRED GRENFELL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Funds are available for the purpose of providing scholarships to students
in their first and second year of studies at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
The scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Scholarship
Committee at the College. Academic standing and financial need will be taken
into account when making the awards.
THE SISTERS OF MERCY ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by the Sisters of Mercy to commemorate
the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the sisters on the west coast of
Newfoundland in 1893. The Sisters of Mercy, educators in Newfoundland since
1842, have been associated with Memorial University of Newfoundland since
the University was established.
The scholarship valued at a minimum of $1,000.00 will be awarded annually
to a student from Western/Northern Newfoundland or Labrador entering Sir Wilfred
Grenfell College with full-time status. Academic standing and promise will
be the main criteria. Consideration may be given to candidates' financial
circumstances.
The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee
at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
THE HONOURABLE P. LLOYD AND ELIZABETH SOPER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is provided from a fund established by the Honourable P.
Lloyd and Elizabeth Soper. It will be awarded to a student at Sir Wilfred
Grenfell College who has completed his or her first year of studies and is
continuing as a full-time student at the College for the second year. The
scholarship, valued at a minimum of $1000.00, will be awarded by the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the basis of
scholarship standing and upon the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee
at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
THE VISUAL ARTS ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, established by the Corner Brook and Area Branch of the
Alumni Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland, is awarded annually
to a student commencing first-year studies in the Visual Arts Program of the
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. Valued at $500.00,
the award is made on the basis of previous academic performance and the quality
of the portfolio submission. This scholarship is awarded by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of
the Scholarship Committee at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
THE WABUSH MINES ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at $5,000.00 annually, will be awarded to a resident
of Newfoundland and Labrador who is in first or second year of the undergraduate
Environmental Science program at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. If the scholarship
cannot be awarded in a given year, it will be held for the following year.
This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid on the basis of scholarship standing and a
recommendation from the Scholarship Committee at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College
in consultation with the Chair of Environmental Science.
THE WABUSH MINES FINE ARTS TRAVEL BURSARY
These bursaries are the result of an endowment to Memorial University of
Newfoundland from Wabush Mines as part of their contribution to The Opportunity
Fund. Valued at the annual interest on the endowment, they will support Fine
Arts students at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College wishing to travel and gain exposure
to Visual and Performing Arts. They will be awarded by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the basis of academics,
financial need and a recommendation from the Scholarship Committee at Sir
Wilfred Grenfell College in consultation with the Head, Division of Fine
Arts.
THE DR. HARRIET WARE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN FINE ARTS
This scholarship, valued at the annual interest on the initial endowment,
is supported by a fund established by Martin Ware in memory of his mother,
Dr. Harriet Ware. It will be awarded to a Sir Wilfred Grenfell College student
who has completed the third year of a Bachelor of Fine Arts program in Theatre
and is continuing in that program. The scholarship will be awarded to a student
with scholarship standing who has also maintained at least a 70% average in
non-theatre courses in their overall academic performance. Preference may
be given to a single parent. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on
Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the
Scholarship Committee at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
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