THE JAMES E. AUSTIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
From a sum of money donated by the firm of Dicks & Co. Limited,
a scholarship has been established in honour of the late James E. Austin,
former Chairman of the Board of the Company. The scholarship, valued at $500.00,
is to be awarded annually on the basis of academic excellence to a full-time
student enrolled in the School of Music at Memorial University of Newfoundland
who is entering the fifth semester of the Conjoint Degree program. The scholarship
will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid, acting on the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
DR. ANDREAS BARBAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Andreas Barban, distinguished
musician and scholar, and former instructor in the School of Music. The scholarship,
valued at not less than $1,000.00 will be awarded to a full-time Bachelor
of Music student beyond the first year whose principal applied study is piano,
and who has demonstrated musical potential and academic excellence. The award
is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE JONAS (JOE) BARTER SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC
This scholarship, valued at $500.00, is awarded annually from the income
derived from a trust fund given to the University by the family and friends
of the late Jonas (Joe) Barter. It is to be awarded by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the basis of academic
excellence, based on the advice of the Director, School of Music. Preference
will be given to a student who has completed three years of study in the
area of Music Composition.
THE YVONNE BELANGER MEMORIAL BURSARY
This fund was established by her family to cherish the memory of musician,
teacher and mother, Yvonne Belanger. The bursary will be awarded annually
to full-time Bachelor of Music students beyond first year from the interest
accrued on this endowment. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School
of Music with the criteria for eligibility being musically, musical achievement,
financial need, and scholarship standing.
THE AMANDA BISHOP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This fund was established by the family of Amanda Bishop to cherish the
memory of a loving and caring daughter and sister whose life-long ambition
was to study voice in preparation for a career in the performing arts. With
a value of at least $500.00, this scholarship will be awarded annually to
a student beyond the first year of the music degree program in good academic
standing, whose performance medium is voice and who has demonstrated dedicated
commitment to the betterment of the music community. The award will be made
by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on
the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE CHARLES J. BOWN MEMORIAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC
This scholarship was established in 2001 in memory of Charles J. Bown (1963-2000)
who graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1985 with a Bachelor
of Music and Music Education. He went on to obtain his Master’s degree in
vocal performance from the University of Ottawa in 1994. He was actively
involved in music as an educator, choir director, soloist and organist until
his death on October 24, 2000. Valued at the annual interest on the endowment,
the scholarship will be awarded to a student entering the Bachelor of Music
program at Memorial University of Newfoundland who has demonstrated musical
potential, academic ability and financial need. Preference will be given
to a student whose major applied study is in voice. It will be awarded by
the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the
recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE DENNIS G. BROWNE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at the accrued interest on an endowment, established
by the firm of Patterson Palmer Hunt Murphy, in memory of the late Dennis
G. Browne, who was a member of their law firm; will be awarded to a student
enrolled beyond first year in the Bachelor of Music program. The scholarship
will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing and demonstrated musical
potential. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School
of Music.
THE CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR REGION)
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC
This scholarship, valued at not less than $500.00, is to be awarded annually
from a sum of money donated by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Newfoundland
and Labrador Region). The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic
standing and demonstrated music potential, to a student from Newfoundland
and Labrador entering the first semester of full-time study toward the Bachelor
of Music degree. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School
of Music.
THE DR. G. ALBERT COOPER BURSARY
This bursary, valued at the accrued interest on an initial endowment, is
awarded annually to a full-time Bachelor of Music student beyond second year
who has demonstrated academic excellence, musical potential and need. The
bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid acting on the recommendation of the Director, School of
Music.
THE CORNER BROOK PULP AND PAPER LIMITED SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC
This award, the gift of The Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited, is valued
at $250.00. It will be awarded annually to a student enrolled in full-time
studies in the School of Music at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The
scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated
musical potential by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid acting on the advice of the Director, School of Music.
THE FREDERICK AND ISABEL EMERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship has been established in memory of Frederick and Isabel
Emerson by their children. Mr. Emerson, lawyer, musician, and a former lecturer
and member of the Board of Regents, was involved in setting up and teaching
music classes in the early days of the Memorial University College. The scholarship,
valued at not less than $500.00, is awarded annually to a full-time music
degree student beyond the second semester. Selection of candidates will be
made on the basis of academic standing, financial need and character. The
award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE ED GOFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship valued at a minimum of $2,500.00 is to be awarded to a
student in any year in the Bachelor of Music degree program who shows musical
potential and has scholarship standing. Preference will be given to a student
whose principle applied study is saxophone. It may be renewed for the duration
of the student’s program, up to a maximum of four years, if he or she continues
to excel musically and maintain scholarship standing. The scholarship will
be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE GOWER YOUTH BAND ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC
This scholarship, in the value of at least $500.00, is sponsored by The
Gower Youth Band in honour of former members who have become professional
musicians and music educators. The scholarship is open to all students in
brass, woodwind or percussion entering the first year of full-time study
in the School of Music, and is awarded on the basis of musical excellence
and potential as demonstrated at the entrance audition. This award is made
by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on
the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE WINNIFRED HOLLOWAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is the result of a bequest left to the University by Mrs.
Velda Richards of St. John’s. The scholarship, valued at approximately $1,000.00,
will be awarded annually to a female student who is full-time in the Bachelor
of Music program and who is beyond first year. The scholarship will be awarded
by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on
the recommendation of the Director, School of Music on the basis of musical
talent, financial need, and scholarship standing.
THE WILLIAM J. HOUSE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at a minimum of $1000.00, has been established
in memory of William J. House by his widow, 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 Director of the School of
Music, to a full-time organ student from Newfoundland and Labrador who shows
promise and purpose of continuing in that field.
THE HOWSE OF FLOWERS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at not less than $500.00, is awarded annually to
a full-time music degree student beyond the second semester who has demonstrated
academic excellence and musical potential. The award is made by the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid acting on the recommendation
of the Director, School of Music.
THE IMPERIAL TOBACCO CANADA ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC
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 and demonstrated
music potential, to a student entering the first semester of full-time study
toward the Bachelor of Music degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE KAREN KEIRSTEAD MILLS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC
This scholarship was established in 1991 in memory of Karen Keirstead Mills,
a former organ student and voice instructor in the School of Music. The scholarship,
valued at not less than $1,000.00, will be awarded to a full-time Bachelor
of Music student who is normally beyond the first year and who has demonstrated
musical potential and academic ability. Preference will be given to a student
whose major applied study is in voice or organ. The award is made by the
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation
of the Director, School of Music.
THE KIWANIS CLUB OF ST. JOHN'S MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP/BURSARY
This scholarship/bursary, valued at $500.00, is awarded annually by the
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation
of the Director, School of Music, to a promising student who is continuing
studies in music at this University. Selection of candidates will be made
on the basis of financial need, academic standing and character. The scholarship/bursary
is not restricted to any particular year of study.
THE DAME VERA LYNN SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC
This scholarship, valued at a maximum of $2500.00 over five years ($500.00
per year), was established to honour Dr. Vera Lynn, the distinguished musician
and honorary graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland. It is open
to all students entering the first year of full-time study in the School
of Music and is awarded on the basis of academic standing and musical potential
as demonstrated at the entrance audition. The recipient must maintain scholarship
standing to retain the scholarship. A relinquished scholarship may be re-awarded
at the discretion of the Director, School of Music. This award is made by
the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the
recommendation of the Director, School of Music. Application forms may be
obtained from the School.
THE R.F. (BOB) MACLEOD MEMORIAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC
This scholarship, with a value of at least $300.00, has been established
in memory of Mr. R.F. (Bob) MacLeod, pianist, organist, and entertainer.
The scholarship is awarded annually to a student entering the first year
of full-time study toward the Bachelor of Music degree. In making the award
preference will be given to a student from rural Newfoundland and Labrador.
Academic standing, character and financial need will be considered. The award
is to be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid acting on the advice of the Director, School of Music.
THE MARQUIS LIMITED (COLONEL SANDERS) BURSARY IN MUSIC
This fund was established to provide financial assistance to students from
Newfoundland and Labrador whose permanent residence is outside the St. John's
metropolitan area, and who are entering the first year of full-time study
in the School of Music. The number of awards given annually and the value
of each shall be determined by the Director, School of Music. The award(s)
is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE DAVID MCCURDY MEMORIAL BURSARY
This bursary, established by the family and friends of the late David McCurdy,
a former student of this University, is valued at $300.00 and is awarded
annually to a student enrolled in the School of Music. In making the award,
interest and ability in Music, as well as financial need, will be considered.
The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE JOAN McNAMARA FURLONG AWARD
This scholarship, awarded annually in memory of Mrs. Joan McNamara Furlong,
is provided from the interest accumulated on a continuing endowment given
for this purpose by her family. At the request of the sponsors it will be
awarded to a second- or third-year student in voice who shows definite promise
and purpose of continuing in that field, and of making a cultural contribution
to the community. The scholarship will be utilized by the successful candidate
to further studies in voice at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The award
will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE DOROTHY DUFF MOORES MEMORIAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC
This scholarship in memory of Dorothy Duff Moores, a lover and supporter
of music, is provided from the interest accumulating on an endowment given
for this purpose by her son Frank D. Moores and family friends. Valued at
not less than $1,000.00, it is awarded annually to a student of outstanding
academic and musical ability who is entering the first semester of full-time
study towards the Bachelor of Music degree. The award will be made by the
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation
of the Director, School of Music.
MRS. GRACE MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC
This fund was established in 1982 by faculty members of the School of Music
in recognition of the interest and support given by Mrs. Grace Morgan to
music at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Further funding resulted from
a bequest to the University by Dr. M.O. Morgan after his death in 1995. Four
scholarships, each valued at not less than $2,500.00, will be awarded annually
from the income derived from the fund. Two scholarships will be awarded to
students entering the first semester of full-time study toward the Bachelor
of Music degree, and two scholarships will be awarded to students beyond
the first year of the music degree program. In making the awards, academic
standing and musical potential will be considered. Whenever possible, at
least one of the awards will be given to a student in piano and at least
one of the awards will be given to a student in organ. The awards will be
made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE MUSIC INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR ENTRANCE
SCHOLARSHIP
Memorial University of Newfoundland is the beneficiary of a $3,000.00 scholarship
as a result of funds donated by NewCap Inc. to develop and promote talent
for the Newfoundland Music Industry. This scholarship is available to a full-time
student who has applied and been accepted to Memorial University of Newfoundland's
School of Music. The successful student must have been born in Newfoundland
and Labrador or have lived here for a minimum of 12 months prior to commencement
of studies at the School of Music. The scholarship selection will be juried
by the School of Music. Upon recommendation of the Director, School of Music
in consultation with the Board of Directors of the Music Industry Association
of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Scholarship will be awarded by the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid.
SCHOOL OF MUSIC FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP/BURSARY FUND
These scholarships/bursaries of the value of at least $300.00 each are awarded
out of income derived from a fund established in 1976 by the faculty members
of the School of Music. The awards are made annually by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of
the Director, School of Music, to promising students who are continuing their
studies in Music at this University. Selection of candidates will be on the
basis of musicianship, academic standing, financial need and participation
in School of Music activities.
THE ARTHUR AND DOROTHY NOSEWORTHY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC
This scholarship, valued at not less than $1,000.00, is to be awarded annually
from the interest accruing from an endowment fund established by the Noseworthy
family in honour of their parents. The scholarship will be awarded on the
basis of academic excellence and demonstrated musical potential to a student
entering the first semester of full-time study toward the Bachelor of Music
degree. Preference will be given to a student whose principal instrument
is organ. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE DR. G. B. OLSON SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at $500, was established by Dr. G. B. Olson, who
was a Henrietta Harvey Visiting Professor in the School of Music in 1983-84.
It is to be given to a student entering the first year of the Bachelor of
Music program.
Preference will be given to a student from Newfoundland and Labrador whose
principal applied study is in woodwind, brass or percussion. The award is
made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid on the recommendation of the Director of the School of Music.
THE FREDERICK A. PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC THEORY/COMPOSITION
This scholarship, valued at $400.00, was established by Professor Michael
Parker in memory of his father, Frederick A. Parker. It is awarded annually
to a student beyond first year for excellence in theory/ composition. Preference
will be given for originality in composition.
REX E. ROOD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship has been established in memory of Rex E. Rood by his wife
and daughter. Although not a musician or performer, Mr Rood had a deep love
and knowledge of classical music which he shared with his family and which
formed an integral part of his life. He enjoyed orchestral arrangements,
choral works and solo voices, but was particular fond of operatic tenors.
This scholarship, valued at $2000.00 per year, is to be awarded to a student
in any year of the Bachelor of Music degree program who demonstrates musical
potential and academic excellence. Preference will be given to a student
whose principal applied study is voice, in particular a tenor, bass or baritone.
The award may be renewed for the duration of the student's program, up to
a maximum of five years, if the recipient continues to excel musically and
maintains scholarship standing. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid, on the recommendation
of the Director, School of Music.
THE DR. IGNATIUS A. RUMBOLT SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC
This Scholarship, valued at not less than $1,000.00, was established in
memory of Dr. Ignatius A. Rumbolt, distinguished musician, music educator,
builder of the choral tradition in Newfoundland and Labrador, and honorary
graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland. The scholarship is awarded
to a student beyond first year in the Bachelor of Music degree program who
has demonstrated academic excellence and musical potential. The award is
made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial
Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE SERGEANTS MESS OF NEWFOUNDLAND MEMORIAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC
From the revenue accruing from War Savings Bonds purchased in 1940 by the
Sergeants Mess of Newfoundland, a fund was established in 1990 to provide
an annual scholarship of not less than $500.00 to a student entering the
first semester of full-time study in the School of Music. Academic excellence
and musical potential as demonstrated at the entrance audition will be considered.
The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE GRACE M. SPARKES ALUMNI ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP/BURSARY IN MUSIC
The Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumni Association has established,
from its Alumni Annual Fund, an entrance scholarship/ bursary in Music. The
award, valued at not less than $500.00, will be given annually to a student
entering the first semester of fulltime study towards the Bachelor of Music
degree. Academic standing, musical potential and financial need will be considered.
The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE GRACE M. SPARKES SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC
This scholarship was established by Mrs. Sparkes, former Alumni of the year
and devoted friend of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Valued at approximately
$500.00, it will be given annually to an undergraduate student in full-time
study towards the Bachelor of Music degree. Scholarship standing and musical
potential will be the main considerations in awarding this scholarship. It
will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and
Financial Aid on the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE GORDON M. STIRLING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP/BURSARY
This fund was established by the Stirling Ryan law firm in memory of their
late senior partner Gordon M. Stirling.
The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships
and Financial Aid based upon the recommendation of the Director, School of
Music. The award will be available to an exceptional student(s) enrolled
in the School of Music to assist with travel and other expenses to enable
such student(s) to perform at events of major musical importance outside
the province. Scholarship standing, musical ability, financial need, and
the benefits such exposure would confer on the student(s) will be taken into
consideration by the Committee. The value of the award will be based on the
interest income accruing on the capital sum in the fund.
THE VOCM-MAGIC 97 TALENT DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at $1,000.00 per year, is awarded to a full-time
Bachelor of Music student beyond the first year, on the basis of musical
achievement and potential. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation
of the Director, School of Music.
THE MARY C. WHITELEY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC
This scholarship is awarded annually to a student entering first year in
the School of Music at Memorial University of Newfoundland. It is awarded
on the basis of scholarship standing and musical potential as demonstrated
in the entrance audition. The value of this scholarship is determined by
the amount of interest accrued on the principle sum. The scholarship is awarded
by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on
the recommendation of the Director, School of Music.
THE MRS. H.B. YOUNG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship has been established by Mrs. Helen Marquis in memory of
her mother, Mrs. H.B. Young, and is awarded annually to a full-time student
at the School of Music. The value of the award will be based on the income
accruing from the fund during the period of tenure of the scholarship. In
selecting candidates, academic achievement, financial need and character
will be taken into consideration. The award will be made by the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the recommendation of
the Director, School of Music.
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