The George and Mary Behm Award

This award was established by Dr. David Behm. Valued at $500 annually, the award will be granted to a full-time graduate student enrolled in the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation at Memorial University of Newfoundland who has achieved the highest average in two specific research courses, HKR 6000 and HKR 6001. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University.

Josephine Welch Research Initiative Award

This award was established by Dr. David Behm. Valued at $500 annually, the award will be granted to a full-time graduate student enrolled in the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation (SHKR) at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The student must have demonstrated the greatest initiative towards publishing research during their tenure in the SHKR graduate program. This can include submitted or published papers, abstracts or data collection. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. 

Dr. Matthew J. Patey Memorial Scholarship

This Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Matthew J. Patey, PhD, by his parents, Anthony and Beverly Patey, to honour his work and achievements in the field of adapted physical education and encourage students who are pursuing study in this field. Matthew completed his Bachelor of Physical Education, Bachelor of Education and Masters in Physical Education at Memorial University. He then went on to study at the University of South Carolina to pursue and complete his PhD in Adapted Physical Education. Valued at a portion of the income of the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time graduate student enrolled in the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, who has demonstrated an interest in the area of adapted physical education. Preference will be given to a student who has graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador. If there is no eligible candidate in a given year, the scholarship will be awarded to any full-time graduate student enrolled in the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation.