Entrance scholarships available to MBA students:

THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MBA ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
This scholarship will be awarded to a registered full or part-time student upon their entrance to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. There will be up to 3 scholarships awarded per calendar year and the value will depend on the special fee charged and the availability of funds.

The Faculty of Business Administration MBA Entrance Scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

• Valued at 50% of the special fee. The scholarship will be issued to the student in the form of a fellowship and applied directly to the student’s account at Memorial. The funds cannot be refunded to the student.
• The applicant pool will be comprised of the fall applicants and applications in the preceding winter and spring intake. In 2022, the applicant pool will only consist of fall 2022 entrants. Nomination announcement will be made by end of October.
• Students do not have to apply for the scholarship but rather its award is determined based upon an evaluation of their entire application file, including but not limited to the GMAT/GRE percentile scores and undergraduate GPA.
• The scholarships will be awarded in the fall semester. The special fee is charged in the semester 1-6 of the program. Fifty (50%) of the award (25% of the total special fee) will be applied to the student’s account in the first semester registered with the exception of winter and spring awardees who will have it applied in the second or third semester of their program (it is only in this latter situation that a student can be refunded special fees they had paid).
• The second installment of the award will be made at the beginning of the fourth semester of the program subject to continued satisfactory standing in the program.
• The funds will be awarded and administered in accordance with the University’s student awards policies and practices. If there are no suitable candidates, the award will not be made.

THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MBA INDIGENOUS ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a registered full or part-time indigenous student upon their entrance to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. There will be one scholarships awarded per calendar year and the value will depend on the special fee charged and the availability of funds.

The Faculty of Business Administration MBA Entrance Scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

• Valued at 50% of the special fee. The scholarship will be issued to the student in the form of a fellowship and applied directly to the student’s account at Memorial. The funds cannot be refunded to the student.
• The applicant pool will be comprised of the fall applicants and applications in the preceding winter and spring intake. In 2022, the applicant pool will only consist of fall 2022 entrants.
• The applicant must be a member of a Canadian Indigenous community and provide confirmation of their Indigenous status. Nomination announcement will be made by end of October.
• Students do not have to apply for the scholarship but rather its award is determined based upon an evaluation of their entire application file, including but not limited to the GMAT/GRE percentile scores and undergraduate GPA.
• The scholarships will be awarded in the fall semester. The special fee is charged in the semester 1-6 of the program. Fifty (50%) of the award (25% of the total special fee) will be applied to the student’s account in the first semester registered with the exception of winter and spring awardees who will have it applied in the second or third semester of their program (it is only in this latter situation that a student can be refunded special fees they had paid).
• The second installment of the award will be made at the beginning of the fourth semester of the program subject to continued satisfactory standing in the program.
• The funds will be awarded and administered in accordance with the University’s student awards policies and practices. If there are no suitable candidates, the award will not be made.

THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GDBA ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a registered full or part-time student upon their entrance to the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) program. There will be up to 2 scholarships awarded per calendar year and the value will depend on the special fee charged and the availability of funds.

The Faculty of Business Administration GDBA Entrance Scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

• Valued at 50% of the special fee. The scholarship will be issued to the student in the form of a fellowship and applied directly to the student’s account at Memorial. The funds cannot be refunded to the student.
• The applicant pool will be comprised of the fall applicants and applications in the preceding winter and spring intake. In 2022, the applicant pool will only consist of fall 2022 entrants. Nomination announcement will be made by end of October.
• Students do not have to apply for the scholarship but rather its award is determined based upon an evaluation of their entire application file.
• The scholarships will be awarded in the fall semester. The special fee is charged in the semester 1-6 of the program. Fifty (50%) of the award (25% of the total special fee) will be applied to the student’s account in the first semester registered with the exception of winter and spring awardees who will have it applied in the second or third semester of their program (it is only in this latter situation that a student can be refunded special fees they had paid).
• The second installment of the award will be made at the beginning of the fourth semester of the program subject to continued satisfactory standing in the program. Should the student complete the program before the second installment is made, the award will be made at the completion of the program.
• The funds will be awarded and administered in accordance with the University’s student awards policies and practices. If there are no suitable candidates, the award will not be made.

THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GDBA INDIGENOUS ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a registered full or part-time indigenous student upon their entrance to the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) program. There will be one scholarship awarded per calendar year and the value will depend on the special fee charged and the availability of funds.

The Faculty of Business Administration GDBA Entrance Scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

• Valued at 50% of the special fee. The scholarship will be issued to the student in the form of a fellowship and applied directly to the student’s account at Memorial. The funds cannot be refunded to the student.
• The applicant pool will be comprised of the fall applicants and applications in the preceding winter and spring intake. In 2022, the applicant pool will only consist of fall 2022 entrants.
• The applicant must be a member of a Canadian Indigenous community and provide confirmation of their Indigenous status. Nomination announcement will be made by end of October.
• Students do not have to apply for the scholarship but rather its award is determined based upon an evaluation of their entire application file.
• The scholarships will be awarded in the fall semester. The special fee is charged in the semester 1-6 of the program. Fifty (50%) of the award (25% of the total special fee) will be applied to the student’s account in the first semester registered with the exception of winter and spring awardees who will have it applied in the second or third semester of their program (it is only in this latter situation that a student can be refunded special fees they had paid).
• The second installment of the award will be made at the beginning of the fourth semester of the program subject to continued satisfactory standing in the program. Should the student complete the program before the second installment is made, the award will be made at the completion of the program.
• The funds will be awarded and administered in accordance with the University’s student awards policies and practices. If there are no suitable candidates, the award will not be made.

The Faculty of Business Administration In-Program Scholarships

In-program scholarships are based on academic performance and are awarded to the student with the highest average meeting the conditions of the scholarship. Scholarship standing (minimum 75% average) is required for all scholarships.

The criteria for each Scholarship, Award and Bursary below is determined and specified by the donor.

Scholarships available to students in ALL FBA graduate programs:

ATLANTIC CREDIT UNIONS PROMISE SCHOLARS AWARD IN BUSINESS
This award was established by a generous donation from Atlantic Credit Unions. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student in any program of study in the Faculty of Business Administration who identifies as Indigenous, Black or a racialized person. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. For an undergraduate student, it will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. For a graduate student it will be granted by the Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Dean, Graduate Studies. For both, it will be on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration. An application is required and is available through the Faculty of Business Administration or the School of Graduate Studies.

THE GREG CAMPBELL MEMORIAL BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is the result of a generous donation by Eleanor Swanson in memory of her late husband, J. Gregory Campbell. Interest on the fund will provide one award to a full-time graduate student in the Faculty of Business Administration who is entering the final year of study. Candidates for this scholarship must have scholarship standing and a demonstrated record of active community involvement, volunteer work and/or service in the faculty/University. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Graduate Scholarships and Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean, School of Graduate Studies.

ERIC V. CLARKE SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The Scholarship was established by a generous donation from the Estate of Nancy Clarke in memory of her father, Eric V. Clarke, a long-time resident of Gander and a successful entrepreneur in the automotive industry. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a full-time student enrolled in any undergraduate or graduate degree program in the Faculty of Business Administration and who has also graduated from high school in Central Newfoundland and Labrador. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for scholarship standing as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. In the case of an undergraduate student, this Scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.  In the case of a graduate student this Scholarship will be awarded by the Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Dean, Graduate Studies.  Both will be on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

P.F. COLLINS SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from P.F. Collins International Trade Solutions. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, it will be awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student in the Faculty of Business Administration. Preference will be given to a student pursuing a focus and/or career in Supply Chain Management or Resourced Based Industries Management. If there is no eligible student who meets the aforementioned criteria, preference will be given to a student who is currently completing, or has recently completed, a work-term in the natural resources industries with a focus in Supply Chain Management and/or Operations Management. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. In the case of an undergraduate student, the scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. In the case of a graduate student, the scholarship will be awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies. In either case it will be awarded on the basis of a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ASSOCIATES' SCHOLARSHIP  
This fund was established through the contributions of members of the Associates' Program of the Faculty of Business Administration. The fund will provide scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty. Awards will be made on the basis of academic standing but such factors as financial need and contribution to the Faculty may be taken into account.

In the case of the undergraduate program, scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration. In the case of the graduate program, the scholarships will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean of Business Administration.

FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship valued at $500 will be awarded to an Aboriginal resident of Newfoundland and Labrador in the Faculty of Business Administration. Eligible students must be in scholarship standing, be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland and provide confirmation of their Aboriginal status. In the case of graduate students, the scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION JACINTA SHEPPARD FELLOWSHIP
This fellowship, made possible through a donation by the Faculty of Business Administration, is in honour of Jacinta Sheppard, an MBA student who passed away in 1997 after a lengthy illness. While in the MBA program, Ms. Sheppard demonstrated academic excellence and a dedication to learning. This fellowship has a value of $1000 annually, and will recognize a full-time student who, in the opinion of a Selection Committee, Faculty of Business Administration, has demonstrated these same qualities. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

THE PEGGY FINNEY PELLETIER GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS ADMIN.
This scholarship, established in honour of Ms. Peggy Finney Pelletier, was created by her brother Mr. Steve Finney. Valued at $1,000, the scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time graduate student enrolled in any Masters program within the Faculty of Business Administration. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University. The scholarship will be awarded by the Associate Vice-President and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

PETER AND JANET GARDINER AWARD FOR SMALL BUSINESSS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP     
This fund was initially established from contributions to the University’s Anniversary Fund to commemorate the memory of Peter Gardiner, and subsequently further supported by Peter and Janet’s children in memory of their parents. This award is valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, normally $5,000.00 annually, and will recognize student creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship as evidenced by a student’s genuine interest in small business and entrepreneurship through the establishment or the intention to establish a new venture. Students in any program of study (graduate or undergraduate) are eligible. To apply for the Peter and Janet Gardiner Award for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, students are to provide a written report or plan describing their venture. Award finalists will then be asked to make an oral presentation to the Award Selection Committee. The Award Selection Committee will consist of faculty members from the Faculty of Business Administration and the business community at large. In the case of undergraduate students, the awards will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards acting on the recommendation of this panel. In the case of graduate students the awards will be made by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies upon the recommendation of the Committee on Graduate Studies of the Faculty of Business Administration.

THE JIM HOOD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established through the generous bequest of Jim Hood, an alumnus and friend of the Faculty of Business Administration. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, the scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Business Administration who meet scholarship standing and who have been active in athletics at Memorial University and/or in the community. In the case of the graduate student, it will be awarded by the Dean Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean of Business Administration.

JOE RICHE LEADERSHIP AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN INVESTEMENTS     
This award was established by generous donations from family, friends and former classmates, in memory of Frederick Joseph (Joe) Riche (BA’86, B.Comm.’89, MBA ’92). Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the award will be granted annually to an undergraduate or graduate student participating in the Faculty of Business Administration’s Student Managed Investment Fund (The Fund). Recipients will be chosen based on contribution and leadership. The recipient meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. In the case of an undergraduate recipient, the award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards and in the case of a graduate recipient, it will be granted by the Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, both on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration acting in consultation with the Student Managed Investment Fund’s Faculty Advisor and members of their governance board.

DR. SUDHIR SAHA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS
This scholarship is made possible through a generous donation from Dr. Sudhir Saha. Valued at $1,000 the scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time international student enrolled in a graduate program in the Faculty of Business Administration. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland and preference will be given to a recipient with demonstrated financial need. This scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

ST. JOHNS MAPLE LEAFS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by the Leafs Foundation Inc. and the St. John’s Maple Leafs Booster Club to recognize the contribution of the St. John’s Maple Leafs hockey team to youth and community in the Province. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, the scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students in the Faculty of Business Administration who meet scholarship standing and who have been active in athletic or extracurricular activities at Memorial University of Newfoundland and/or in the community. In the case of graduate students, the scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Business.

HAROLD L. WAREHAM MEMORIAL BURSARY IN BUSINESS
This bursary was established through generous donations from family, friends and colleagues in memory of Harold L. Wareham (B.Comm.’57). Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the bursary will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in any program of study in the Faculty of Business Administration. The recipient must have graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador and must meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by Memorial University. This bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards in the case of an undergraduate recipient, or the Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Dean, Graduate Studies in the case of a graduate recipient, both on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

Scholarship available for Full-time or Part-time Students:

THE DR. ROBERT W. SEXTY SCHOLARSHIP FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, will be awarded annually to a full-time or part-time student enrolled in any undergraduate or graduate business program. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has demonstrated commitment to social responsibility through academic achievement in a social responsibility course or ethics in business related courses, or successful completion of an MBA research project relating to social responsibility, or involvement in social responsibility as exemplified through university or community service. In the case of graduate students the scholarship will be awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

Scholarships available to students in the MBA program only:

DR. JAMES BARNES MBA SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by the Faculty of Business Administration, faculty members, students, family and friends to acknowledge Dr. Barnes’ retirement in 2009 and honour his contributions to the Faculty of Business Administration. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a full-time graduate student with scholarship standing who has left full-time employment to enter the MBA program. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship. It will be awarded by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

EATON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at the interest on the initial endowment, is to be awarded to a student who has left full-time employment of five years or more to enter full-time studies in the MBA program, for completion or near completion of the degree. Selection of the candidate for the scholarship will be made on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Awards will be made on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration and the Dean of Graduate Studies. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

DR. ALEX FASERUK MBA SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE
The Dr. Alex Faseruk Scholarship for Excellence in Service will be awarded annually to a full-time MBA student of scholarship standing who has demonstrated outstanding service through participation in student, faculty or university activities and/or contribution to the larger community. This award is in recognition of Dr. Faseruk’s contribution to the Faculty of Business Administration as Professor of Finance and Coach of MBA case competition teams. The value of this scholarship will be determined by the annual income derived from the endowment. It will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies upon the recommendation of the Associate Dean, Academic Programs, Faculty of Business.

IMPERIAL TOBACCO CANADA LTD. GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS
This Scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the pre-existing endowment, was established from a generous donation made by Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited in 2000-2001. Two awards will be made annually to entering full-time M.B.A. students. This Scholarship may include, at the discretion of the donor, an invitation to their head office to meet their management team. Selection of the candidates will be made on the basis of academic merit. The award will be made by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

W.F. MORNEAU SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, valued at the interest on the initial endowment will be awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration to a Newfoundland student who has been granted direct entry on a full-time basis to Term 3* of the Master of Business Administration Program and who has exhibited a high level of ambition. Financial need may also be taken into consideration when awarding the scholarship.
*Direct entry means the student must have received exemptions for at least 8 to 10 core courses upon admission to the program.

THE GAR PYNN SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS
This endowed scholarship is made possible through an anonymous donation to Memorial University by an anonymous donor in recognition of Professor Pynn's contribution to the Faculty of Business Administration over his 27 years of service. A scholarship valued at approximately $2,000 will be awarded annually to a full-time student at the end of his or her first year of full time study in the MBA program. It will be awarded to the student who has best demonstrated a combination of academic excellence, significant contributions to the faculty and leadership in student life within the MBA program. The scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies upon the recommendation by the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

SCHULICH SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
This scholarship, sponsored by Nevada Capital Corporation Ltd. is open to students completing the first year of the M.B.A. program of the Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The scholarship will be awarded to the student who, in the opinion of a Selection Committee, Faculty of Business Administration, has best demonstrated an entrepreneurial orientation in first-year M.B.A. studies and in other related activities. Students must make special application for the award to the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

WOOD GUNDY SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATE BUSINESS STUDENTS
The Wood Gundy Scholarship for Graduate Business students will be awarded annually to an MBA student of scholarship standing who has demonstrated leadership ability through participation in student, faculty or university activities and/or contribution to the larger community. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated career interest in the area of finance. The value of this scholarship will be determined by the annual income derived from the initial endowment. It will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.

Scholarships available to students in the PhD or M.Sc. programs only:

CANADIAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION GRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to a full-time graduate student enrolled in either the Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Management, or the PhD in Management programs in the Faculty of Business Administration. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship.

Scholarships available to students in the PhD program only:

BMO FINANCIAL GROUP GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The BMO Financial Group Graduate Scholarship in the Faculty of Business Administration was created through the generous support of the Bank of Montreal through Dare To: the Campaign for Memorial University, and is valued at a portion of the income on the endowment. The scholarship is available to any full-time student enrolled in a PhD program in the Faculty of Business Administration who meets the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. One or more scholarships may be awarded annually and eligibility will be based on academic standing. It will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.