The Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumni Entrance Scholarship
Name: Amanda CurnewProgram of study: Engineering
What this award means to her: “I’m truly honored to be the recipient of the Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumni Entrance Scholarship which will be extremely helpful in financing my career goal to become an Engineer. Education has, and continues to be, an important aspect of my life and this scholarship is reflective of my diligent work ethic and commitment to one’s studies”.
Name: Gabrielle BurkeProgram of study: Science
What this award means to her: “My name is Gabrielle Burke and I’ll begin a Bachelor of Science in the fall. I plan on attending medical school after my undergraduate degree and this award helped make this plan reachable, financially. Hopefully now, I’ll be able to work in rural Newfoundland as a family doctor after graduation”.
Name: Raman SohiProgram of study: Pre-Pharmacy
What this award means to her: “Being a recipient of this award is a great achievement as it reflects my hard work and determination throughout high school. Further, it provides me with a boost of confidence to continue my success in this new chapter of my life. I am also extremely grateful for this award since the financial burden that follows my dream will now be more manageable. I’d like to sincerely thank the MUN Alunni Association for this scholarship”.
Name: Danielle O’ConnorProgram of study: Arts
What this award means to her: “ My name is Danielle O’Connor. I am currently working towards a Bachelor of Arts, major English/minor History. I am considering going into high school education, but I am still open to other possibilities. Receiving this award is a great honor, and will assist me in achieving my academic goals”.
Name: Samantha NashProgram of study: Undecided
What this award means to her: “My name is Samantha Nash. I will be beginning my first year at Memorial this fall. I am currently undecided as to which program of study I wish to follow. I feel truly honored to have been chosen as a recipient of this scholarship. It brings me a great sense of accomplishment and is a great motivation to continue to work hard and strive for success in my studies at Memorial”.
Name: Melanie HurleyProgram of Study: Science and Arts
What this means to her: “I plan to complete two degrees simultaneously: a Bachelor of Science (major in Chemistry) and a Bachelor of Arts (major in History). I am considering studying medicine in the future. This award has impacted me because it will allow me to focus more on my studies without having to worry about finances.”
Name: Gina ColbourneProgram of study: Nursing
What this award means to her: “ My name is Gina Colbourne and I am a first year nursing student at Memorial University. I enjoy music, reading, and travelling. In the future I hope to obtain my nursing degree and then attend medical school. The Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumni Entrance Scholarship means a great deal to me. It will not only help me financially, it is also an honour to be recognized for my academic and extra curricular efforts.”
Name: Jonathon DunphyProgram of study: Engineering
What this award means to him: “ My name is Jonathon Dunphy. I’m currently doing Engineering One, and I plan on majoring in Electrical Engineering. When I graduate from the Faculty of Engineering, I plan on working in the oil and gas industry. This award is an unbelievable help to me as I work to achieve my degree.”
Name: Kayla BishopProgram of study: Engineering
What this award means to her: “I am a Memorial Engineering student and a recipient of the Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumni Association Entrance Scholarship 2008. I plan to graduate as a Mechanical Engineer with specialization in Offshore Oil and Gas. This prestigious award is indeed my greatest accomplishment to date and has allowed me to focus on my studies without the worry of financial burdens.”
