Anthony Insurance Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship is the result of a generous endowment to Memorial University of Newfoundland by Anthony Insurance in memory of Robert C. Anthony, founder of Anthony Insurance Inc. and the Insurance Corporation of Newfoundland. Mr. Anthony, an inductee of the Newfoundland and Labrador Business Hall of Fame, started his career as a teacher in rural Newfoundland and placed great emphasis on the value of education. The scholarship is intended to help a deserving, high-school graduate attend Memorial University of Newfoundland who would otherwise find it difficult due to financial considerations. The value of the scholarship is full-time tuition for one semester. Eligible candidates must have graduated from a Newfoundland and Labrador high school with a minimum of 75% in Level III courses and must intend to enroll at Memorial University of Newfoundland on a full-time basis. Additional scholarships may be awarded annually as endowment fund growth permits. These scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Arnold's Cove, Come By Chance, North Harbour Fishers and Newfoundland Transshipment Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Newfoundland Transshipment Limited (NTL) as part of an agreement between them and the Fishers Liaison Committee (FLC) of the Arnold’s Cove, Come By Chance and the North Harbour area. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually on the basis of scholarship standing to a Fisher or his/her descendant(s) who is registered as a full-time student at Memorial University of Newfoundland in any year or field of study. In the event that no applicants are received from Fishers or Fishers’ descendants in a given year, the scholarship may be awarded to another student from above noted geographic areas. Eligibility of applicants under the above criteria will be verified by the Fisheries Liaison Committee (FLC). Memorial University of Newfoundland is encouraged to ensure that the scholarship is alternated between communities and their eligible students. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of an application which may be obtained from and returned to the FLC for appropriate verification.

Mary L. (Mollie) and Peter T. Bailey Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship, donated by the family of the late Mary L. (Mollie) and Peter T. Bailey, has a value of at least $500.00. It is open to students entering first-year studies who are required to move away from home to attend Memorial University of Newfoundland. In making the award, scholarship standing and need will be considered. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Leah Bailey Powers Memorial Scholarship

This entrance scholarship was created in loving memory of Leah Bailey Powers who passed away in 2009 at the age of nineteen. Leah excelled academically and was an energetic and spirited student leader. As Student Council President of Holy Heart of Mary Regional High, she inspired and motivated her peers to become active in their school community. Leah’s leadership activities continued in her first year at Memorial University of Newfoundland where she became a passionate and dedicated volunteer to promote social justice with Engineers Without Borders. This scholarship will be valued at a portion of the income on the endowment and will be awarded annually. This scholarship will be given to a student graduating from Holy Heart of Mary Regional High in St. John’s who is entering his/her first year of studies in any discipline at Memorial University of Newfoundland. This scholarship may be held in addition to other scholarships and will be awarded only to applicants who embody the same spirited and enthusiastic leadership qualities that Leah demonstrated in motivating and inspiring inclusiveness in student and community activities and organizations, as nominated by Holy Heart of Mary Regional High. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of Holy Heart of Mary Regional High.

Baird-Stephenson Scholarship

This Scholarship, valued at $1,000.00 is to be awarded annually to a Memorial University of Newfoundland student in any year or field of study. It is named for Mrs. Edna Baird-Stephenson and her late husband, both of whom were former members of Memorial University of Newfoundland's faculty. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Stephen Baker Entrance Scholarship

This entrance scholarship was established by a generous donation from Mr. John Allan Baker, Mr. Paul Cyril Roy Baker, Mr. David Stephen Baker, and Ms. Heather Alice Baker of D2L Corporation to honour their parents, Mr. Stephen James Baker and Mrs. Patricia Alice Jane Baker (Sheppard), both graduates of Memorial University of Newfoundland, and their grandfather, Mr. Cyril Lester Sheppard, who graduated from Memorial University College. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of Pearson Academy, Wesleyville, Newfoundland who is entering first year studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. If there is no eligible student from Pearson Academy, preference will be given to a student from (a) Elwood Regional High School, Deer Lake, Newfoundland (b) Exploits Valley High, Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, respectively. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a Scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. This Scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Patricia Baker (Sheppard) Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Mr. John Allan Baker, Mr. Paul Cyril Roy Baker, Mr. David Stephen Baker, and Ms. Heather Alice Baker of D2L Corporation to honour their parents, Mr. Stephen James Baker and Mrs. Patricia Alice Jane Baker (Sheppard), both graduates of Memorial University of Newfoundland, and their grandfather, Mr. Cyril Lester Sheppard, who graduated from Memorial University College and was a strong community builder in Cormack, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is also to honour the extended Sheppard family who have been educators and community builders in the region. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded to a student entering first year studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. First preference will be given to a graduate of Elwood Regional High School from Cormack, NL. If there is no eligible student from Cormack, the scholarship will be open to any graduating student from Elwood Regional High School. In both cases the selection will be based on demonstrated financial need and candidates will be recommended by the Principal of Elwood Regional High School. In the event there is no eligible student from Elwood Regional High School, preference will be given to a student from (a) Wesleyville, NL, (b) Grand Falls- Windsor, NL, respectively, on the basis of scholarship standing. In all cases the recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Warren and Catherine Ball Memorial Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2005 by a generous donation from the estate of Dr. and Mrs. Ball. The endowment will provide scholarships at the value of $7,500.00 per annum for up to four years of study to students entering Memorial University of Newfoundland for the first time. The number of the annual scholarships will be based on a portion of the annual income, as per the Awards Program Spending Policy. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing.

Bank of Montreal Scholarship

These scholarships are the result of a generous endowment to Memorial University of Newfoundland by the Bank of Montreal. Interest on the fund will provide several scholarships to full-time students entering Memorial University of Newfoundland in any field of study who have scholarship standing and demonstrated financial need. These scholarships will be valued at two semesters tuition for five courses. They are renewable for up to four years provided the candidate(s) maintains first class and scholarship standing.

Tonya Bassler Memorial Award for New Canadians

This award was established by a generous donation from Dr. Gerhard Bassler in memory of his wife, Tonya Bassler. She devoted her professional career to teaching and helping refugees and immigrants in Newfoundland and Labrador start successful new lives in Canada. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, this award will be granted annually to a student who came to Canada as a refugee, resides in Newfoundland and Labrador and is enrolled in any undergraduate degree program at Memorial University of Newfoundland’s St. John’s or Grenfell campus. This award is renewable for up to 3 additional years, 4 years in total, if the student continues in an undergraduate program at the university and maintains clear academic standing. Recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. This award will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Joanne Bath Rural Student Bursary

This bursary was established by Ms. Joanne Bath. Hailing from La Scie, NL, Joanne obtained a Bachelor of Social Work from Memorial University of Newfoundland. While working for a time in the social work field, Joanne was serendipitously introduced to fundraising, where she discovered a penchant for development relationship-building and ultimately, helping others. With a strong personal belief in the power of philanthropy, Joanne was moved to create this award so as to help others have the same opportunities that she has been afforded. Valued at $500.00 annually, the bursary will be awarded to a student in any year of study and faculty at Memorial University’s St. John’s Campus. First preference will be given to an undergraduate student from the town of La Scie, Newfoundland and Labrador. If there is no eligible student from La Scie, the candidate will have graduated from any rural high school in Newfoundland and Labrador. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by the University. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards.

Glenn Roy Blundon Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship, valued at $500.00, has been established by the family, friends and fellow students of the late Glenn Roy Blundon, a former student of Memorial University of Newfoundland who, despite his severe physical disability, succeeded in his studies and made a significant contribution to student life. In the awarding of this scholarship, preference will be given to academically qualified students with disabilities but those enrolled in the Special Education Program may be considered when no candidates are available from the first group. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Gary Bourne Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is the result of an endowment to the University funded largely by donations resulting from fundraising efforts of Gary's colleagues at the Office of Financial and Administrative Services. Valued at a portion of the annual accrued interest on the endowment it will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to an undergraduate student who is a dependent of a current, retired or deceased staff member of Memorial University of Newfoundland. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Jo Ann Butler Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship has been made available to the Memorial University of Newfoundland, through the generosity of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited in honour of Jo Ann Butler. This scholarship will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student entering the first year of an academic program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. It will be valued at $6,000.00 per year. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, graduating from a Canadian secondary school or CEGEP, who demonstrate financial need and have achieved a minimum final admission average of 80%. Outstanding achievements or commitments in community and/or other extra-curricular activities may also be considered. The scholarship is renewable for up to four additional years if scholarship standing is maintained. Renewal will also be dependent on continuation of full-time enrolment in the undergraduate program in which the recipient began and he/she must not already have received a degree. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Calgary Affinity Dinner Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Calgary Affinity Dinner Committee from proceeds of the annual Calgary Affinity Dinner. One or more scholarships, valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, will be awarded annually to students who meet the minimum academic requirements for an entrance scholarship as defined by the University. The scholarship will be administered by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Greg Campbell Memorial Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Eleanor Swanson, in memory of her late husband, J. Gregory Campbell. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded annually to a full time undergraduate student entering the first year of any faculty of Memorial University of Newfoundland. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the university. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated financial need. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

William Campbell Memorial Alumni Scholarship

This scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, will be awarded annually to a student entering any first year program offered at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The recipient must be a graduate of Menihek High School. If the selected candidate pursues the College Transfer Program at the Labrador West Campus of the College of the North Atlantic, the scholarship may be deferred for one year on the condition that the student enters Memorial University of Newfoundland the following year. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards based on scholarship standing as defined by the University.

William J. and Florence Carew Labrador Student Scholarship/Bursary

A scholarship/bursary, established in 1975 by Miss Helen F. Carew, was renamed in 1990 in memory of her parents William J. and Florence Carew and is valued at a portion of the income on the endowment annually. The award shall be made to a student from Labrador entering Memorial University of Newfoundland. In making the award, need as well as academic standing, will be considered.

Roland (Rex) Carter Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2014 in memory of Roland (Rex) Carter, employee of the Department of Technical Services. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to students who are children, grandchildren, siblings, legal guardians, nieces, nephews or spouses of current, retired or deceased employees or former employees with a minimum of five years service in the Department of Technical Services at Memorial University. Preference will be given to students entering their first year at Memorial University, but all undergraduate students are eligible. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University. In the case of ties between candidates, financial need may be used as a determining factor. The scholarship will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is avaialble at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Daniel Cleary Entrance Scholarship

Daniel Cleary is a native of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and a NHL hockey player who played with the Detroit Red Wings when they won the Stanley Cup in 2008. Mr. Cleary is the first resident of the Province to have played on a Stanley Cup winning team. The Daniel Cleary Entrance Scholarship is established as the result of funds raised from an event, and sale of merchandise, celebrating Mr. Cleary and the Red Wings’ victory. The scholarship will be awarded annually to an entering full-time undergraduate male or female student in any program of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland. To be eligible, candidates must demonstrate scholarship standing and have participated in the highest level of minor hockey in Newfoundland and Labrador in their graduating year. The scholarship is valued at a portion of the income on the endowment or $1000, whichever is greater, and will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Country Ribbon Scholarship

This scholarship is available to dependants (sons, daughters or wards) of employees of Country Ribbon. Valued at $1,000.00 annually it will be awarded, with first preference, to an entrance student registered for full-time studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. If no suitable candidate can be identified from the first group the scholarship may be awarded to an undergraduate student registered for full-time studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Based on scholarship standing it will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is avaialble at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Courage Entrance Bursary

This bursary was established in honour of John and Mary Courage. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to one or more undergraduate entrance students who have demonstrated financial need and meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. First preference is to a student from Fortune Bay – Hermitage area enrolled in any field of study. If there is no qualifying student from that area it will be awarded to a student from rural Newfoundland and Labrador which includes: Avalon East and West, Carbonear, Clarenville (North and South), Springdale, Deer Lake, Stephenville, Channel/Port-aux-Basques, Northern Peninsula and Labrador (with the exception of Goose Bay, Labrador City and Churchill Falls-Wabush). It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Dr. Clarence B. Crummey Memorial Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship is in memory of the late Dr. Clarence Crummey, Jubilee Scholar of the first graduating class of Memorial University College 1927. It is valued at a minimum of $1,000.00 annually and will be awarded to an entering student to Memorial University of Newfoundland from the Bonavista Bay area. It will be awarded based on scholarship standing. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Reverend Doctor Levi Curtis Bursary

This bursary has a value of at least $200.00 and is awarded each year to a student who is a candidate for the ministry of the United Church, a child of a minister of the United Church, or the child of a needy United Churchman. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

DISC Student Involvement Award

This award was established by the MUN Disability Information Support Centre (DISC). Valued at $500 each, two awards will be granted annually to students who self-identify as having a disability. The recipients can be in any program and year of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference will go to students who are involved with student life, community volunteer work or maintain a high academic average. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Basil Dobbin Family Foundation Inc. Bursary

This Bursary was established by a generous donation from The Basil Dobbin Family Foundation Inc. Basil Dobbin Family Foundation Inc. is committed to providing opportunity by supporting education for young people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to students in their final year of secondary school in Newfoundland and Labrador, or who have graduated from such a school within the last twelve months, and will be entering an undergraduate program on any campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland. To be eligible to receive the Bursary, recipients must demonstrate critical financial need as well as perseverance in the face of challenges. The Bursary is renewable for up to three additional years if students maintain clear standing and continue as full-time undergraduate students at any campus of Memorial University. Nominations/application packages will be distributed annually. For students attending the St. John’s and Grenfell Campus, the Bursary will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. For students attending the Marine Institute, the Bursary will be granted by the Scholarship Committee of the Marine Institute. All Bursaries and renewals will be based on the recommendation of the award committee.

Don and Mona Dooley (OLOF) Thailand Scholarship

This Scholarship was established by a generous donation from the estate of Don and Mona Dooley. Don and Mona lived in Thailand from 1966-1970 while Don worked for an international company that sold wine and spirits to U.S. military bases in Thailand, Nepal and India. During their four years in Thailand the Dooley’s grew to love the country and its people. Upon their return to Newfoundland they made many return visits to Thailand to vacation and visit friends. This scholarship is their way of giving back to the country that was an important part of their lives. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student from Thailand who meets the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship. In the event there is no qualified student from Thailand in a given year it may be awarded to an eligible student from Southeast Asia, or the funds may be held for the following year. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Duley Award

This award was established by Dr. Margot I. Duley in memory of her parents. Cyril C. Duley, MBE, was a Captain of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during World War I, a President of Rotary, and Director of Tourist Development, pre-Confederation. He encouraged geological exploration in Labrador, and Duley Lake, near Labrador City, is named after him. Florence Duley’s charitable involvements included child welfare and education. Margot Duley was born in St. John’s and received a BA from Memorial University of Newfoundland, an MA from Duke University and a PhD in history from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. She is author of “The Cross-Cultural Study of Women” (1986). The terms of the Duley Award reflect her support of Indigenous people, their traditions and communities. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the award will be granted annually to an Indigenous undergraduate student in any year of study who has graduated from a high school in Labrador. Students can demonstrate their Indigenous heritage through provision of a membership card or demonstrate that they are claimed by their Indigenous community by providing a letter from a leader in their Indigenous community (for example, an elder or local leader). Students must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. In cases where there are equally deserving candidates, preference will be given to academic achievement. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards.  An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Eastern Newfoundland Science and Technology Fair Scholarship

This scholarship was established through combined gifts from alumni and friends of the Faculty of Science. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be offered annually to a senior winner of the Eastern Newfoundland Science and Technology Fair and will be awarded upon registration at Memorial University of Newfoundland. This scholarship will provide the recipient with full-time tuition for two semesters in an academic program in the Faculty of Science. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the university. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Science.

Fraser Edison Scholarship

This scholarship is the result of a donation to the Opportunity Fund in 1999 by Mr. Fraser Edison. It will be valued at the annual interest on the endowment and will be awarded to an undergraduate student who has a recognized physical disability. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Facilities Management Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship fund is the result of an endowment which began in 1996 as a part of the Opportunity Fund Campaign. The fund will provide one or more scholarships valued at a minimum of $500 each to students who are children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters or spouses of current or retired employees of the Department of Facilities Management, Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference in awarding the scholarship(s) will be given to entrance students but undergraduates may also qualify. The scholarship(s) will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing but in the case of ties between candidates, need may be used as a determining factor. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship has been made available to Memorial University of Newfoundland through the generosity of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. Valued at $6000 annually, this renewable scholarship will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student entering the first year of any academic program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, graduating from a Canadian secondary school or CEGEP, who demonstrate financial need and who have met the minimum academic standing for a scholarship. They must not have previously received a scholarship from Fairfax Financial Holdings. Outstanding achievements or commitments in community and/or other extracurricular activities may also be considered. The scholarship is renewable for up to four additional years if scholarship standing is maintained and the student continues full-time enrolment in the undergraduate program in which they began. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Flight 491 Legacy Fund Bursary

The Flight 491 Legacy Fund Bursary is established to honour the memory of the victims of the crash of helicopter Flight 491 on March 12, 2009. The bursary, valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, is open to full-time undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who are entering their first year of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland. It is subsequently renewable for up to three additional years of consecutive full-time study providing the recipient continues to maintain clear academic standing. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Flight 491 Legacy Fund Scholarship

The Flight 491 Legacy Fund Scholarship is established to honour the memory of the victims of the crash of helicopter Flight 491 on March 12, 2009. The scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing and is open to full-time undergraduate students entering their first year of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland. It is renewable for up to three additional years of consecutive full-time study providing the recipient continues to maintain scholarship standing. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Fortis Inc. – H. Stanley Marshall Scholarship

This scholarship is established in honour of Mr. Stanley Marshall upon the occasion of his retirement of after 35 years of service to Fortis Inc. During his time with Fortis Inc., the Corporation grew from a single utility in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador to a leader in the North American electric and gas utility business, serving customers across Canada and in the United States and the Caribbean. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will go to support undergraduate students entering a professional school or faculty at Memorial University of Newfoundland. If there is no suitable student entering Memorial University of Newfoundland, the scholarship may be awarded to a student beyond first year. If there is no eligible student in any year of a professional program, then the scholarship may be awarded to a student in any area of study. To be eligible, candidates must have scholarship standing. Financial need may also be a consideration. The recipient must be from (in order of preference) Belize, the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Cayman Islands, or other Caribbean country. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

William and Florence Fox Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship (formerly Florence Fox Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship)

This scholarship was established by William Fox to honour his wife, Florence Fox. Florence was committed to Newfoundland and she set a high standard for the value of hard work. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded annually to a Canadian citizen entering first year of studies at either the St. John’s or Grenfell Campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference will be given to a student who has graduated from a high school in the federal electoral district encompassing Port-aux-Basques (currently the Long Range Mountains district). The scholarship will be renewable for up to three additional years (four years in total) if the recipient meets the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University and continues fulltime undergraduate enrollment. If a student is not eligible for renewal of the scholarship, it will be awarded to a new student, in the same academic year the original student is currently in and the renewal period will be no more than the maximum number of remaining years prescribed to the original student. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Daniel Fraad Jr. Memorial Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Jack and Susan Rudin in memory of Mr. Fraad who ran Allied Aviation at Gander International Airport for many years before his death. Valued at a minimum of $3,000, it will be awarded annually to an entrance student(s) on the basis of scholarship standing. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

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 Grenfell Campus 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.

From VK to C in 50 Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Ottawa Community Foundation at the request of one of their donors. From VK to C in 50 scholarships have been established by an anonymous donor to mark his 50th anniversary in Canada. Arriving here as a refugee, he benefited from the education system in this country and went on to become a world-class nation builder in his professional life. Turning to philanthropy in his retirement, he is offering scholarships in every province and territory to mark this special occasion and to thank Canada for the opportunities it afforded him. VK is Velke Kapusany, Slovakia, the donor’s birthplace, while C signifies Canada. The Ottawa Community Foundation is pleased to facilitate this act of generosity from coast to coast to coast. Valued at $2,000 annually, this renewable scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student entering their first year at Memorial University of Newfoundland who meets the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. The eligible student must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is renewable for an additional three years (four years in total) provided the student maintains scholarship standing. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Fry Family Foundation Clarice Diamond Fry Memorial Scholarship

The Fry Family Foundation Clarice Diamond Fry Memorial Scholarship is part of the Fry Family Foundation Awards program. The scholarship was created to recognize and encourage tomorrow’s great leaders. The Fry Family Foundation was founded by Darryl and Marlene (nee Sellars) Fry, who were born, raised and educated in Newfoundland and Labrador. They are alumni of Memorial University and have a passion for both the university and the province. The Foundation helps to build stronger communities by investing in the development of young talent, as well as supporting health, social causes, nature and the arts. This scholarship was named in honour of Darryl Fry’s mother, who was born in Glovertown, taught in one room schools, and viewed higher education as a gateway to the world. Valued at $5,000, this scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to students who have graduated from a high school in Glovertown or Eastport, with preference given to students who are residents of Glovertown. Where possible, the scholarship will be awarded to a student planning to enter the Bachelor of Education degree program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Fry Family Foundation Charlotte Penwell Dolimount Memorial Scholarship

The Fry Family Foundation Charlotte Penwell Dolimount Memorial Scholarship is part of the Fry Family Foundation Awards program. The scholarship was created to recognize and encourage tomorrow’s great leaders. The Fry Family Foundation was founded by Darryl and Marlene (nee Sellars) Fry, who were born, raised and educated in Newfoundland and Labrador. They are alumni of Memorial University and have a passion for both the university and the province. The Foundation helps to build stronger communities by investing in the development of young talent, as well as supporting health, social causes, nature and the arts. This scholarship is named in honour of Marlene Fry’s grandmother, who lived in Grand Bank, NL where she raised and helped educate her 11 children, which was beyond the norms of her time. Valued at $5,000, this scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to students who have graduated from a high school in Grand Bank or Fortune. Where possible, the scholarship will be awarded to a student planning to enter the Bachelor of Education degree program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Fry Family Foundation Dr. Philip Warren Exceptional Achievement Award

The Fry Family Foundation Dr. Philip Warren Exceptional Achievement Award is part of the Fry Family Foundation Awards program. This Award was created to recognize and encourage tomorrow’s great leaders. The Fry Family Foundation was founded by Darryl and Marlene (nee Sellars) Fry, who were born, raised and educated in Newfoundland and Labrador. They are alumni of Memorial University and have a passion for both the university and the province. The Foundation helps to build stronger communities by investing in the development of young talent, as well as supporting health, social causes, nature and the arts.

Valued at $5,000 each, up to four new Awards will be granted annually to students graduating from a Newfoundland and Labrador high school or equivalent, who are living in the area served by one of the five St. John’s Community Centres (Buckmaster’s Circle, MacMorran, Froude Avenue, Rabbittown, and Virginia Park). An application is required. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need and selection will be based on academic achievement. The applicant must plan to enroll in first year studies at any campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland or the Marine Institute.

This Award is renewable for up to four years (five years total), depending on the duration of the student’s program, provided the recipient maintains clear academic standing and continues as a full-time undergraduate student at Memorial University or Marine Institute. Renewal will be determined by Memorial University or Marine Institute as appropriate.

The Awards to students who choose to attend Memorial University (excluding the Marine Institute) will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. Awards to students who choose to attend the Marine Institute will be granted by the Marine Institute Scholarships Office.

General Motors Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship was established by General Motors of Canada Limited with contributions to the University's Opportunity Fund Campaign. Interest from the fund will provide one or more scholarships to support individuals who qualify as Native People, members of a Visible Minority and/or Physically Disabled. It will be awarded to students in any year or faculty or school at Memorial University of Newfoundland. It will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Raymond Gushue Memorial Bursary/Scholarship

This award was established in memory of Raymond Gushue, born in Whitbourne and the first Newfoundlander appointed to the Order of Canada. Dr. Gushue left a lasting legacy of his achievements as a Past President of Memorial University of Newfoundland from 1952 to 1966. Eligible students must be graduating from Crescent Collegiate in South Dildo and be entering the first year of any program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Selection is based on demonstrated financial need as well as academic merit. If there is no eligible student with financial need in any given year, the award can be granted to a student who has scholarship standing. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, the award is renewable for one additional year, provided the recipient meets the minimum academic requirement for a bursary/scholarship. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Joan Haire Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1997 in memory of Joan Haire, employee of the Department of Technical Services, as a part of the Opportunity Fund Campaign. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to students who are children, grandchildren, siblings, legal guardians, nieces, nephews or spouses of current, retired or deceased employees or former employees with a minimum of five years’ service in the Department of Technical Services at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference will be given to students entering their first year at Memorial University of Newfoundland, but all undergraduate students are eligible. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. In the case of ties between candidates, financial need may be used as a determining factor. The scholarship will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Frank & Margaret Hamilton Gander Collegiate Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship is funded annually through the Frank and Margaret Hamilton Memorial Fund at the Canadian Medical Foundation in support of high school graduates from Gander Collegiate. It will be awarded at $1,750 annually to a student entering their first year of undergraduate study at Memorial University of Newfoundland and is open to any discipline. The student must be in scholarship standing. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Frederick J. Hancock Scholarship

This scholarship is the interest on a sum of money donated to the University by Frederick J. Hancock, former Sergeant of the Newfoundland Constabulary who served as a member of the Force for twenty-five years until his retirement in 1963. Preference in the awarding of this scholarship will be given to sons and daughters of active, retired or deceased members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. Candidates must be enrolled in full-time studies at the University and possess scholarship standing. When no candidates can be found from the above category, the scholarship may be awarded to any full-time student on the basis of academic merit. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Carolyn and Peter Harley Entrance Bursary

This bursary was established by a donation from Carolyn and Peter Harley who were both Professors at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, two (2) bursaries of equal value will be awarded annually to students who are in their first year of study in any undergraduate degree program at Memorial University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need as well as meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. This bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Dr. Leslie Harris Memorial University Alumni Association Scholarship - click for deadline details.

Memorial University of Newfoundland and its Alumni Association have established these scholarships to honour former University President, Dr. Leslie Harris, and to recognize excellence. Several scholarships, valued at a minimum of $16,000.00 ($4,000.00 annually for up to 4 years) will be awarded annually and may be renewed if first class and scholarship standing are maintained. These scholarships are tenable in all undergraduate programs at the University and will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. 

A. Harvey & Company Limited Scholarship Program

On the occasion of its 125th anniversary, A. Harvey & Company Limited established this scholarship tenable at Memorial University of Newfoundland and valued at $1,500.00. The deadline date for applying is the last Friday in July. In order to qualify candidates must:

1. Be a dependent or spouse of employees of the company;
2. Be enrolled as a full-time student;
3. Possess scholarship standing as defined by the University; and
4. Hold no other concurrent scholarship.

Preference will be given to entrance students; however, if there is no eligible candidate enrolled in first year studies, then the scholarship may be awarded to a senior undergraduate student attending Memorial University of Newfoundland who fulfills the above criteria. In deciding between candidates of equal academic attainment need will be the determining factor. Further information and application forms are available in writing from A. Harvey & Company Limited, 87 Water Street, P.O. Box 5128, St. John's, NL, A1C 5V6.

Judge Higgins Memorial Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of the late Judge William Higgins and is valued at a portion of the annual interest on the endowment. It will be open to all students entering first-year studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. In making the award, scholarship standing and financial need will be considered. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Kathleen Huckabone Bursary

This bursary was established by the family of Kathleen Huckabone in August, 2004 as a special tribute, on the occasion of her 70th birthday. Valued at $2,000.00 and awarded annually by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, it is given to a first year student at Memorial University of Newfoundland who is a graduate of a high school in the Eastport/Salvage area, is in need of financial assistance and has completed one semester of full-time studies with satisfactory standing. If no candidates meet the foregoing criteria, the bursary may be awarded to an undergraduate student from the Eastport/Salvage area in any year of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Imperial Tobacco Canada Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship was made possible by a donation in 1998 to Memorial University of Newfoundland by Imperial Tobacco Canada in support of the Opportunity Fund Campaign. The scholarship is valued at a minimum of $2,000.00 annually. It will be awarded to an entrance student on the basis of scholarship standing. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Irving Oil Limited Scholarship

These scholarships are the result of a generous endowment to Memorial University of Newfoundland by Irving Oil Limited in 1999 as a part of the Opportunity Fund Campaign. A portion of the interest on the endowment will provide two scholarships to full-time students entering Memorial University in any field of study. The recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. Where two or more students are tied academically, financial need will be the determining factor. All candidates must be residents of Newfoundland and Labrador (a person who has maintained permanent residence in the province for a period of 12 months immediately prior to enrolment at Memorial University of Newfoundland). These scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

IUGS Entrance Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

This scholarship has been made available by the university through a portion of funds from the St. John’s International undergraduate student tuition fees (IUGS). It will be awarded to new undergraduate international students on the St. John’s campus. The scholarship will be valued at $6,000 and not normally be renewable. To be considered for this scholarship, a student must be eligible to pay the full international undergraduate fees and meet scholarship standing (comparable to that prescribed for Newfoundland and Labrador and Canadian applicants). A student may not hold this scholarship in conjunction with another general International entrance scholarship of significant value. The scholarship will be administered by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards based on the recommendation of the Registrar (or designate) and the Director of Internationalization Office (or designate).

Joyce Foundation Bursary

This Bursary was established by a generous donation from The Joyce Foundation. The Joyce Foundation is dedicated to supporting the social, economic and emotional well-being of children and youth by empowering them to develop into healthy, confident, independent contributors to Canadian society. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to students in their final year of secondary school in Newfoundland and Labrador, or who have graduated from such a school within the last twelve months, and will be entering an undergraduate program on any campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland. To be eligible to receive the Bursary, recipients must demonstrate critical financial need as well as perseverance in the face of challenges. The Bursary is renewable for up to three additional years if students maintain clear standing and continue as full-time undergraduate students at any campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Nomination/application packages will be distributed annually. For students attending the St. John’s and Grenfell Campus’ the Bursary will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. For students attending the Marine Institute, the Bursary will be granted by the Scholarship Committee of the Marine Institute. All Bursaries and renewals will be based on the recommendation of Memorial University’s Joyce Foundation Award Committee.

P.F. Kearney Memorial Scholarship

A minimum of two scholarships will be provided annually from the interest on a bequest to the University in memory of Mr. P.F. Kearney. The scholarships will be awarded to students attending Memorial University of Newfoundland from schools within geographic boundaries of the Exploits Valley Integrated and Exploits White Bay Roman Catholic School Boards. Preference will be given to entering students but in the event that no entering students are eligible in a given year they may be awarded to undergraduates in any year or field of study on the basis of scholarship standing.

Art Kelley Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established to celebrate the life of Art Kelley. Art was dedicated to his family and passionate about giving back to his community in Grand Falls-Windsor and in particular, supporting the SPCA. He was a trusted and loyal member of Day & Ross and believed in the values of honesty, integrity, determination, dedication, drive, generosity and kindness to others. Valued at $1,000 annually the scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student entering the first year of any academic degree program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference will be given to students who have graduated from Exploits Valley High in Grand Falls-Windsor. If there is no eligible candidate from Exploits Valley High, students who have graduated from any other high school in the Central Region of the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District will be considered. Financial need may be taken into consideration. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the university. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Killam American Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship fund is the result of gifts to Memorial University of Newfoundland in memory of Isaac Walton Killam of Nova Scotia made by the charitable trusts of his sisters in Massachusetts. The fund will provide one or more entrance scholarships to undergraduate students from the United States wishing to study at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Eligible candidates will be citizens of the United States who meet current admission requirements to Memorial University of Newfoundland and demonstrate scholarship standing comparable to that prescribed for Newfoundland and Labrador and Canadian applicants. Recipients will normally be required to have fewer than 31 credit hours of transfer credits and to register at Memorial University of Newfoundland as full-time undergraduate students for at least 3 courses (9 credit hours) in each of two semesters in their first academic year at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The scholarship(s) will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of a recommendation from the Director of Student Recruitment.

Iris Kirby Memorial Scholarship

This award, valued at $650.00 annually, has been established by the friends and colleagues of the late Iris Kirby. Iris was an active feminist and advocate of encouraging women to develop their fullest potential. The scholarship is open to women enrolling in full-time undergraduate studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland who are entering or returning after at least five years out of full-time study. Applicants should have been resident in Newfoundland for at least one year before applying. The scholarship will be awarded in the Winter semester on the basis of the Fall semester's results. In deciding on candidates of equal academic attainment, a commitment to the goal of an equal status for women in our society will be considered. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards office website.

Alexandra Kirkland Blackall Community Builder Award

This award was established by family and friends in memory of Alexandra Kirkland (Nov. 3, 1998-Oct. 3, 2017), a second year student at Memorial University of Newfoundland and a former resident at Blackall House. Alex was recognized for her intuitive ability and infinite capacity to sense, respect and defend the rights and needs of individuals, to make personal and supportive connections among diverse community members, and to generate a sense of caring and passion driven by her strong personal convictions. She created space for others to flourish in their new home at Memorial. This award was created to honour that power and celebrate the positive impact that Alex had on the Memorial University family. Valued at a portion of the income of the endowment, the award will be granted annually in the winter semester to a full-time first or second year student in any area of study at Memorial University who lives in student residence on the St. John’s campus. The recipient will be a student who embodies the same nurturing spirit that Alexandra demonstrated in building community and inspiring inclusiveness in student and university community activities. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the university. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Director, Student Residences, in consultation with the Manager, Residence Life.

Korea Veterans' Association Scholarship

Twenty-six thousand, seven hundred and ninety-one (26,791) Canadians served in the Korean Theatre between the beginning of hostilities in 1950 and the signing of the cease-fire in 1953. Another 7,000 served between the cease-fire and the end of 1955. This scholarship was established to honour the men and women of the various Canadian Military Units that served in the United Nations Forces during that period of time. One scholarship of $500 is awarded annually to a student who meets the following criteria: A full-time first year student at Memorial University of Newfoundland who is the child or grandchild of a Canadian Korea War Veteran and who has scholarship standing. In a year when there is no eligible child or grandchild in first year, the scholarship may be awarded to a child or grandchild beyond first year studies. If there is still no eligible student, the scholarship may be awarded to any first year student at Memorial University of Newfoundland who has scholarship standing. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Locke's Electrical Limited 50th Anniversary Scholarship

This scholarship is the result of an endowment established by Locke's Electrical Limited, Corner Brook, on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. Valued at the interest on the endowment, it will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to an undergraduate student in any year of study who is a child or grandchild of a current or retired staff member of Locke's Electrical Limited or one of it's affiliates. If the scholarship is not awarded in one year then two may be awarded the following year. An application is required and may be obtained from, and returned to, Locke's Electrical Limited, Corner Brook. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

William and Naomi Lundrigan Scholarship

The William and Naomi Lundrigan Scholarship shall be awarded to an entrance student attending Grenfell Campus, Corner Brook. Two scholarships valued at a portion of the income on the endowment will be awarded annually. The recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland and consideration may be given to financial need. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Scholarship Selection Committee at the Grenfell Campus.

Dr. Edith M. Manuel and Ms. Olga Anderson CFUW St. John's Entrance Bursary

This Bursary was established with the generous support of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) St. John’s. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, two bursaries will be awarded to female students in their first year of full-time studies in any faculty or school at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The recipients must have graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador and meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by the University. The first of these bursaries is named in memory of Dr. Edith M. Manuel, a well-known Newfoundland educator and charter member of CFUW St. John’s who died in 1984. The second is named in memory of Ms. Olga Anderson, a long-time member of CFUW St. John’s who died in 2012. Further information regarding the CFUW is available at www.cfuw.org. The bursaries will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Dr. George MacDonald and Ruby Barter Memorial Bursary

This bursary was established by a generous bequest from Ruby Barter and her husband, Dr. George MacDonald. Ruby was born in Bay Verde, Newfoundland and, following her mother’s footsteps, enjoyed a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse. She was a lifelong learner and earned her master’s degree in Health Services Administration and spent the last years of her career as health consultant in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. George had a rewarding career as a General Medical Practitioner in Dartmouth and was a valued member of the medical staff of Dartmouth General Hospital for many years. His life was characterized by service, compassion and kindness. Both Ruby and George came from modest financial circumstances, but with a strong work ethic and ambition they realized their dreams. This bursary reflects the importance they placed on education and their desire to help deserving students overcome financial obstacles. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, one or more bursaries will be awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students who have financial need and meet the academic requirements for a bursary as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The area of designation will be at the discretion of the president of Memorial University. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Thelma Marsh Scholarship

This scholarship is a result of an ongoing gift to Memorial University of Newfoundland by Mrs. Thelma Marsh of St. John's. The scholarship is valued at a portion of the income on the endowment and is to be awarded annually to an entrance student from Newfoundland and Labrador. It will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing and financial need. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Memorial University of Newfoundland 50th Anniversary Scholarships

This scholarship is a result of donations made to the Memorial University of Newfoundland Opportunity Fund Campaign.  Established in 1999 it is awarded annually to students entering the University in Fall semester who have received a provincial government scholarship (i.e.; The Junior Jubilee, The Constable W.C. Moss, The Centenary of Responsible Government and the Provincial Electoral District Scholarships) but who do not qualify for an entrance scholarhsip of equal or greater value awarded by the University.  The University will offer a schoalrship of matching value to these students.  It will be awaded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. 

Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumni Entrance Scholarship - click for deadline details

This scholarship is made possible by a donation from the Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumni Association. The scholarship is valued at $5,000.00 per year and is renewable to a maximum of an additional four years provided first class and scholarship standing are maintained. The scholarship is tenable in all undergraduate programs at this University. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Memorial University of Newfoundland CAUBO Conference 2010 Bursary

This bursary has been established by the Memorial University of Newfoundland planning committee members for the Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO) annual conference hosted by Memorial University of Newfoundland in June 2010. The Committee members volunteered a considerable amount of their time and talent over the twelve months leading up to the conference to ensure the success of this event. Memorial University of Newfoundland’s share of the surplus generated by the conference has enabled the Committee to endow this entrance bursary. The bursary will be valued at a portion of the income on the endowment and will be awarded annually. The recipient will be an entrance student enrolled in any program at Memorial University of Newfoundland and who is a dependent of a current, retired or deceased staff member of Memorial University of Newfoundland. The recipient must have demonstrated financial need and must meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by the University. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Memorial University of Newfoundland CAUBO Conference 2010 Scholarship

This scholarship has been established by the Memorial University of Newfoundland planning committee members for the Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO) annual conference hosted by Memorial University of Newfoundland in June 2010. The Committee members volunteered a considerable amount of their time and talent over the twelve months leading up to the conference to ensure the success of this event. Memorial University of Newfoundland’s share of the surplus generated by the conference has enabled the Committee to endow this entrance scholarship. The scholarship will be valued at a portion of the income on the endowment and will be awarded annually. The recipient will be an entrance student enrolled in any program at Memorial University of Newfoundland and who is a dependent of a current, retired or deceased staff member of Memorial University of Newfoundland. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards website.

Memorial University of Newfoundland Endowment Scholarships

These scholarships, established by Memorial University of Newfoundland, are awarded annually to students in any year or faculty with approximately 50% of those awarded in a given year allocated for Entrance Students. The number and value of the annual scholarships vary depending on the interest earned. They are awarded on the basis of scholarship standing. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association Scholarship Fund

The Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association (MUNFA) has established a trust fund to provide scholarships and bursaries to needy students in good academic standing. Assistance from this fund is available to entering students as well as to those further along in their studies and may be re-applied for in subsequent years. The first of the MUNFA Scholarships awarded each year is the Ditte Koster Memorial Scholarship. This award honours the late Ditte Koster who, up to the time of her death, was a professional librarian at the University. As a contribution to the Opportunity Fund in 1999, the Faculty Association pledged to pay the University the interest from their trust for the period January 1, 2000 to March 31, 2004. The matching money from this pledge will be contributed to the University's general Scholarship Endowment Fund allowing the University to award additional general scholarships.

Memorial University of Newfoundland International Entrance Scholarship

These scholarships have been established by Memorial University of Newfoundland as part of an agreement by the Board of Regents, in May 2003, that a portion of the tuition fees for international undergraduate students would be set aside for International Scholarships. The values will vary but will not exceed $6,000 each annually. To be considered for these scholarships, a student must be eligible to pay the full international undergraduate fee, must register for at least 9 credit hours in each of two semesters in their first academic year at Memorial University of Newfoundland, should normally have fewer than 31 credit hours of transfer credits and meet scholarship standing (comparable to that prescribed for Newfoundland and Labrador and Canadian applicants). These scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. 

Memorial University of Newfoundland Pensioners Association (MUNPA) Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship was established through generous donations from members of the Memorial University of Newfoundland Pensioners Association (MUNPA). Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, it will be awarded annually on the basis of scholarship standing to students entering their first year at either the University’s, St. John’s, Corner Brook, or Marine Institute campus. In the case of ties between candidates, financial need may be used as a determining factor. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

MUNSU Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship fund is the result of an endowment which began in 1996 as a part of the Opportunity Fund Campaign. The fund will provide a scholarship valued at the annual interest on the endowment, to students who are children, grandchildren, or spouses of current (worked a minimum of 15 of the last 24 months) or retired employees of MUNSU, Memorial University of Newfoundland or of previous employees who had a minimum of ten years of service to MUNSU. In the event that there are no eligible candidates from the above group in a given year the scholarship will be open to nieces or nephews of current, retired or previous employees of MUNSU (as per above). It will be open to entrance students as well as undergraduates. The scholarship is not renewable and individuals will not normally hold the scholarship more than once unless there is no other eligible candidate in a given year. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing but in the case of ties between candidates, need may be used as a determining factor. An application is required and is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

G.H. Morgan and Son Scholarship

This scholarship is the interest on a sum donated by a member of the Morgan Printing Co., Ltd., in memory of the founders of the firm, the late G.H. Morgan, Esq., and his son, the late Albert MacGregor Morgan, Esq. At the request of the donor, it is awarded annually based on the University final admission average. It will be awarded with first preference to a student from Coley's Point. If no eligible student from Coley's Point can be identified, preference will be given to students from (a) Bay Roberts, (b) the entire district of Port-de- Grave. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Jacob and Floral Morgan Scholarship Fund

This fund has been established by relatives and friends of the late Jacob Morgan, a teacher for thirty years in the outports of this Province, and of his wife Floral. One or more scholarships, valued at not less than $2,500.00 each will be awarded annually. Preference will be given to students from the smaller outports, primarily to those who are entering Memorial University of Newfoundland for the first time.

Julia E. Morgan Scholarship Fund

This fund has been established by relatives and friends of the late Julia E. Morgan, school teacher and University Extension Services field worker. One or more scholarships valued at not less than $2,500.00 each will be awarded annually. Preference will be given to students from the smaller outports, primarily to those who are entering Memorial University of Newfoundland for the first time.

M.O. Morgan Entrance Scholarships

These scholarships, tenable at Memorial University of Newfoundland and valued at a minimum of $2,000.00 each, are open to entrance students. They have been funded in part by a donation received from the Albatross Hotel of Gander and the Mount Peyton Hotel of Grand Falls. They will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence.

William and Margaret Morgan Memorial Award

This award was established by a generous donation from Ms. B. Ruth Butler in memory of her parents, William and Margaret Morgan. William and Margaret Morgan were proud Newfoundlanders whose families lived through the Tidal Waves of 1929 in the South Burin Peninsula. This resilient and hardworking family included fishermen, members of the Newfoundland Regiment and small business owners. Although her parents later moved away from their home on the Burin Peninsula, Ms. B. Ruth Butler wanted to honor their memory by offering these awards to students, who share the same roots as her parents, to help enhance their education and future. Two awards valued at $2,500 each will be granted to students who have graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador who are entering any undergraduate degree program of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland who have a minimum final admission average of 75%. First preference will be to students from Burin and St. Lawrence with further preference to a student who has graduated from Marystown Central High School and to a student who has graduated from St. Lawrence Academy. The award is renewable for one additional year provided the recipient maintains clear academic standing and continues as a fulltime undergraduate student at Memorial University. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Harvey and Doris Murcell Scholarships

This scholarship has been established from funds donated by Harvey and Doris Murcell. Scholarships of at least $1,000.00 shall be awarded under the following conditions:

1. A scholarship to two entrance students who are residents of Harbour Grace who attended High School in Conception Bay North.
2. Four scholarships to students of any year from high schools in the Conception Bay North area.
3. Other scholarships as the fund will bear.
4. The scholarships shall be awarded based on scholarship standing.

MV Thor Trawl Memorial Scholarship

This Scholarship was established by the Labrador Fishermen's Union Shrimp Company in memory of crew members Jonathon Barney, Raymond Bartlett, Stephen Fowler, Perry Letto, Leroy Poole and Allister Fowler who died following a tragic plane crash in 1990. Two scholarships, valued at $3,000 each, will be awarded to students entering their first year of study in any undergraduate degree program at Memorial University of Newfoundland who are from the coastal area of L’Anse au Clair to Cartwright in Southern Labrador. The recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for a Scholarship as defined by the University. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Augustine Nash Memorial Scholarship

The Augustine Nash Memorial Scholarship has been established by Edward Nash in memory of his father, Augustine Nash. Augustine was born in Branch, St. Mary’s Bay and had thirteen children who attended Fatima Academy. Great emphasis was placed on the value of education in his household. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must have graduated from Fatima Academy, in St. Bride’s, Newfoundland and be enrolled in the first year of any program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The recipient must meet the academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. Where possible, preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need. In the event that a qualified student from Fatima Academy is not available in a given year, the scholarship may be given, under the same terms and conditions to a student who has graduated from a high school in the electoral district that serves Fatima Academy. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Newfoundland Ranger Force (1935-50) Scholarship

This scholarship is made possible by a generous donation to Memorial University of Newfoundland by the Newfoundland Ranger Force (1935-49) Association. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment the Scholarship will be awarded to students entering first year of studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. All candidates must be residents of Newfoundland and Labrador (a person who has maintained permanent residence in the Province for approximately 12 months prior to enrolment at Memorial University of Newfoundland). The Scholarship shall be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Elsie and Stephen O’Neill Award

The children of Elsie and Steve O’Neill established this award in appreciation of their parents’ support and encouragement toward their higher education. Valued at a minimum of $1,000 annually, the award will be granted to a single parent who is an undergraduate student. First preference is to part-time students, but full-time students will be considered. Students must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Florence O'Neill Scholarships

An endowment donated to the University by Florence O'Neill, Ed.D., C.M., LL.D., 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 Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook.

Dr. Hugh O'Neill Entrance Scholarship

These scholarships are the result of a generous donation to Memorial University of Newfoundland by The O'Neill Foundation. Four scholarships valued at $1,000.00 each will be awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students entering first year of any faculty at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing and financial need.

R.A. Parsons Scholarship Fund

The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to students in good academic standing and in proven financial need. There are no restrictions as to year or field of study.

Selby Parsons Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship, awarded annually in memory of the late Mr. Selby Parsons, an early graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland, is under the sponsorship of the family and friends of the late Mr. Parsons. It is open to outport students in their first year. Academic standing as well as financial need will be taken into consideration in making the award. The value of the award will be based on the income accruing from the fund during the period of tenure of the scholarship.

John Lewis Paton Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship is the result of an endowment left to the University from the estate of the late Dr. John Lewis Paton. Valued at a minimum of $2,500.00 annually, the scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to students entering Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Howard and Amelia Patten Memorial Bursary

The Howard and Amelia Patten Memorial Bursary has been established by a gift from Dr. Eugene Nurse in memory of Howard Patten, a pharmacist in Grand Bank, and his wife Amelia, whose encouragement and financial support enabled Dr. Nurse to attend Medical School. It will be given annually to an entrance student at Memorial University of Newfoundland who is a graduate of John Burke High School in Grand Bank, who is in financial need and who meets the minimum academic requirement for a bursary as defined by the University. In the event that a qualified student from John Burke High School in Grand Bank is not available in a given year, the bursary may be given, under the same terms, to a student graduating from a high school in the district that serves Grand Bank. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Rose Patten Single Parent Award

This award has been established by Ms. Rose Patten to encourage and assist single parents to develop their full academic potential. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it is open to single parents who are enrolled in full-time undergraduate studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Students must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Shona Perry-Maidment Entrance Award

This award was established by a generous donation from Shona Perry-Maidment. As one of Memorial University’s first student recruitment officers and having worked in several leadership roles closely connected with student recruitment. Shona has had the incredible opportunity to welcome thousands of students to Memorial from both here in the province and from around the world. Her passion for rural Newfoundland and Labrador, and her home in Bloomfield, Bonavista Bay, is strengthened as she travels to promote the opportunities offered here in the province. This award will be granted annually to an undergraduate student entering the University for the first time. To recognize her roots while thinking globally, the selection of students will rotate annually between a student who has graduated from high school in rural Newfoundland and Labrador and a student who has graduated from a high school in Africa, preferably Zimbabwe. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, preference will be given to students who excel academically. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards.

Elaine Pitcher Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is the result of an endowment to the University from a bequest left by Elaine Pitcher, a donation from Xerox Canada and donations from family, friends and colleagues of Elaine. Valued at a portion of the annual accrued interest on the endowment, it will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to an undergraduate student who is a child of a current or retired staff member of Memorial University of Newfoundland. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Terry and Marion Poole Scholarship

The Terry and Marion Poole Scholarships are funded by a generous annual gift from the Terry and Marion Poole Foundation, established by Mr. Terry Poole who attended high school in Corner Brook and now resides in Calgary, Alberta and his wife Marion. Valued at $5,000 per year, three new scholarships will be awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students entering into their first year of study in any program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. To be eligible, candidates must demonstrate financial need and scholarship standing. Preference will be given to candidates who graduated from a high school in western Newfoundland. The scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years (four in the case of students enrolled in a program with a required fifth year of study, such as Engineering) as long as candidates maintain scholarship standing. Should a recipient not renew their scholarship, the remaining funds will be awarded to a new recipient in the same year of study. The Scholarship will be awarded and administered in accordance with the University’s student awards policies and practices by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

June and John Reid Award

This award was established by a generous donation from June and John Reid, proud alumni of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Through this award, the Reid’s hope to provide an opportunity for single parents of any age to successfully complete their education without the burden of academic debt. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the award will be granted to a full-time undergraduate student in their first year, who has completed their high school diploma (or equivalent) in Newfoundland and Labrador. If there is no eligible student in first year, the award may be given to a student in a subsequent year. Preference will be given to a female student and financial need may be taken into consideration. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. It is renewable for up to three additional years provided the recipient maintains the minimum academic requirements for an award. It will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.  

Robert Gillespie Reid Memorial Scholarships

These scholarships are the result of the annual interest from a bequest left to Memorial University of Newfoundland by Mr. Reid. Scholarships valued at two semesters tuition for a full course load, will be awarded annually to students of scholarship standing. These scholarships are open to both Entrance and Undergraduate students.

Evelyn (Marsh) Robbins Memorial Bursary

This bursary was established in memory of Evelyn (Marsh) Robbins by her sons Glenn (B.Comm.’85) and Peter (B.Eng.’91) and her husband Ernest to continue Evelyn’s belief that everyone should have an opportunity to reach their full potential. Evelyn (Marsh) Robbins grew up in Point Leamington and lived most of her life in Grand Falls-Windsor. She graduated from the General Hospital School of Nursing in 1958 and wherever she worked (Grand Falls Hospital, Central Newfoundland Public Health, Carmelite Seniors Home) people were touched by her care and compassion. Throughout her professional career and volunteer activities Evelyn would often discreetly reach out to help when she saw someone struggling, whether it was to provide basic necessities or to help them address some of life’s other challenges. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, this bursary will be awarded annually to a full-time student who has graduated from a high school in any of the communities around Buchans, Badger, Grand Falls-Windsor, Bishop Falls, Botwood, Point Leamington, Leading Tickles, Springdale, Little Bay Islands and the south coast of Central Newfoundland, including communities such as Harbour Breton, Milltown, McCallum and Rencontre East. If no candidate from the preferred group can be found, any student who graduated from a high school in the Nova Central School District will be considered. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary. This bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards.

Honourable Dr. William Rompkey Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Carolyn Rompkey (PhysEd ’58) in honour of her late husband, the Hon. Dr. William (Bill) Rompkey (BA’58, MA’62). Born in Belleoram, Fortune Bay, Bill grew up in St. John’s, attending Bishop Field College and Memorial University of Newfoundland. Bill was a tireless advocate for Labrador, representing the region in Parliament for 40 years as a Member of the House of Commons, a Privy Councilor and a Senator. One of his greatest joys was writing The Story of Labrador. His achievements have been recognized by Memorial University with the awarding of the Birks Medal for student leadership in 1957, Alumnus of the Year in 1989 and an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 2000. The scholarship will be awarded to a first year student who graduated from a high school in Labrador. Should there not be an eligible first year student, it will be awarded to a student from Labrador in any year of study. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Tracy Ronayne Scholarship

This scholarship has been established by the Department of Information Technology Services (formerly Computing and Communications) at Memorial University of Newfoundland to honour the life and contribution of a former employee, Tracy Ronayne. To be eligible, the recipient must have scholarship standing, be a full-time undergraduate student and be a dependant of a current, retired, deceased or former (having worked in the unit for a minimum of 5 years) employee of Information Technology Services or be a student employed by Information Technology Services during the Fall semester of the academic year for which the scholarship will be awarded. One or more scholarships may be awarded in any given year. In the absence of a candidate meeting the above criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a student beyond first year majoring in computer science in the Faculty of Science or a student in the Faculty of Business. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Rotary Club of St. John's Entrance Scholarships

These scholarships, valued at a minimum of $1000.00 each, were established by the Rotary Club of St. John's, Newfoundland, to assist qualified students entering first year of studies at the University. Scholarship standing, as well as financial need, are to be considered in making the awards. The number of awards to be made is contingent on the annual interest on the capital investment.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 1 Memorial Award

This award was established by a generous donation from the St. John’s Branch No. 1 of the Royal Canadian Legion to recognize the contributions of W.R. Dawe and Walter E. Williams to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Royal Canadian Legion, St. John’s Branch No. 1. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the award will be granted annually to children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Branch No. 1 members of any membership level. Preference will be given to full-time undergraduate students entering their first year at Memorial University of Newfoundland, but undergraduate students in any year of study are eligible to apply. The recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the university. In the case of a tie between candidates, financial need may be used as a determining factor. Candidates must submit an application to the St. John’s Branch No. 1 of the Royal Canadian Legion by August 31 each year. Applications will be verified by the Branch office and forwarded to the Scholarships Office at Memorial University for final selection. Applications are available at the Branch office located at 57-59 Blackmarsh Road. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Royal Canadian Legion (St. John's Branch No. 1) Memorial Wall Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the St. John’s Branch No. 1 of the Royal Canadian Legion. It was made possible through funds raised in the construction of a Memorial Wall located at the Branch’s club rooms. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, two scholarships will be awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students attending Memorial University of Newfoundland in any year or area of study. The recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the university. Financial need may be taken into consideration. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Andrew Ryan Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by a generous donation from the St. John’s Minor Hockey Association to honour the memory of minor hockey player Andrew Ryan. Valued at $1,500.00 per year, it will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student entering his or her first year of any academic program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. To be eligible, candidates must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship and have participated in minor hockey in Newfoundland and Labrador. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Saval Scholarship Fund in Memory of the Honourable Walter Stanley Monroe

Funded by the interest accruing on a donation from the Estate of Maurice H. Saval, at least two scholarships, valued at $1,000.00 each, will be awarded annually to students entering Memorial University of Newfoundland in full-time undergraduate studies. These scholarships are in memory of the Honourable Walter Stanley Monroe. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence.

Dr. Maurice Saval Scholarship/Bursary Fund

This fund has been established through the generosity of Dr. Maurice Saval, one of the co-founders in St. John's of the Newfoundland American Insurance Company. From the interest accruing on the fund, a number of scholarships/bursaries will be awarded annually to financially needy and academically deserving undergraduate students. The awards will be open to full-time students in first and second year.

SHAD Scholarships

Three renewable SHAD Scholarships are available to high school students who are current or previous participants in the SHAD Program. These scholarships are valued at a total of $12,000 ($3000 per year, renewable for an additional 3 years for a total of 4 years). To be eligible and to be considered for renewal, students must be enrolled in full-time studies and have scholarship standing as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. SHAD Entrance Scholarships cannot be held in conjunction with any other general entrance scholarship awarded by the University. The deadline has passed, please check back next year. The scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Dr. Evan Simpson Indigenous Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship

The University will award up to four entrance scholarships valued at $1,000 each to Indigenous residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. Eligible students must be in scholarship standing, have not received another University-administered entrance scholarship of equal or greater value, be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Memorial University of Newfoundland and provide confirmation of their Indigenous status. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards office website.

Skinner Memorial Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship was established by a generous donation from the Estate of Edith and Robert Skinner. Robert Skinner (1920-2008) graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1953 with a degree in Education and taught in various communities on the Northern Peninsula and in Corner Brook. Edith Skinner (1922-2010) worked as a nurse until the late 1960s when she and Robert operated a motel in Pasadena, and later continued with tourism through hunting and fishing camps in Labrador. One entrance scholarship will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student entering full-time studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University, and must have graduated from a high school in western Newfoundland or Labrador (that is west of Grand Falls but including Labrador). Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Wesley and Daisy Snelgrove Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship fund is established through a generous gift from members of the family of Wesley and Daisy Snelgrove and will provide two scholarships annually, valued at a portion of the income from the endowment. To be eligible, students must be Level III graduates from Baccalieu Collegiate in Old Perlican and must be entering full-time studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland (including the Fisheries and Marine Institute), pursuing an undergraduate degree and have scholarship standing. One scholarship, valued at 60% of the spendable earnings, will be awarded to the eligible student with the highest academic average. The second scholarship, valued at 40% of the spendable earnings, will be awarded to the eligible student with the second highest average. Both of the scholarships should be awarded even if the students have received another entrance scholarship from the University. In the event that there are no entering students from Baccalieu Collegiate in a given year, successful recipients from previous years who are currently enrolled at Memorial University of Newfoundland will be considered based on scholarship standing. In the event that no such students are entering or attending this University, the scholarships will be awarded to students from the Federal Electoral District in which Grates Cove is located. In the latter case, if possible, the first scholarship will be awarded to the student who is entering the School of Nursing with the highest academic average and the second to a student entering into their first year in the Faculty of Education with the highest academic average. The scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Marie Sullivan (1917-2003) Scholarship

This scholarship, valued at up to $5,000.00, has been established by Mrs. Sullivan's eleven children. All attended Memorial University of Newfoundland after completing high school in Baie Verte. The scholarship is in recognition of and appreciation for their mother's unwavering commitment to her family and her encouragement to pursue a higher education. It will be awarded to an entrance student on the basis of scholarship standing and financial need.

TD Bank Financial Group Bursary

The TD Bank Financial Group has established this bursary as part of their commitment to helping students succeed in their post- secondary studies. The bursary is available to part-time or full-time students at Memorial University of Newfoundland who demonstrate financial need. Recipients may be residents of any province or territory in Canada. Valued at the interest on the endowment, the bursary will be awarded to entrance students in any field of study.

Arthur W. Toms Scholarship

This Scholarship was established by the family of the late Arthur W. Toms who was a farmer, fisherman, Co-op Field Officer, Rural Development Officer, Mayor, and Justice of the Peace, and who played a significant and leading role in the development of La Scie and other communities along the northeast coast of Newfoundland. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, this scholarship will be awarded based on scholarship standing to a student entering Memorial University of Newfoundland as a full-time student. The scholarship will be open to students from Cape John Collegiate, La Scie, Newfoundland. If no suitable candidate is available from Cape John Collegiate preference will be given to students from the Baie Verte Peninsula. If no suitable candidate is available from the Baie Verte Peninsula preference will be given to students from Newfoundland and Labrador. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

James Tucker Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1997 in memory of James Tucker, employee of the Department of Technical Services, as a part of the Opportunity Fund Campaign. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to students who are children, grandchildren, siblings, legal guardians, nieces, nephews or spouses of current, retired or deceased employees or former employees with a minimum of five years’ service in the Department of Technical Services at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference will be given to students entering their first year at Memorial University of Newfoundland, but all undergraduate students are eligible. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. In the case of ties between candidates, financial need may be used as a determining factor. The scholarship will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is avaialble at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Convera Scholarship (formerly Western Union Scholarship)

This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Convera who is trusted by more than 800 institutions, including 8 of the top 10 ranked universities globally, to provide easy international payment solutions for students. Whether you are paying for tuition or accommodation, Convera provides a range of international payment options and allows you to pay in your local currency so you know exactly how much the transaction will cost you. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to an international student who is entering their first year of full-time study in any undergraduate degree program at any campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. This scholarship is renewable for an additional three (3) years, provided the recipient continues in an undergraduate program and maintains scholarship standing. In the event that the recipient is completing a degree that requires five (5) years of study, then the scholarship can be renewed for a fourth additional year. A new recipient will be selected only when the previous student completes their eligibility. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Assistant Registrar, International Admissions.

Weston Family Entrance Bursary

The Weston Family Foundation (formerly The W. Garfield Weston Foundation) was first established in the 1950s by William Garfield Weston and his wife Reta, with a donation of shares from the family company, George Weston Limited. The family believed that as the funds were generated through hard work and success of Canadian businesses, the grants should be given in Canada for the benefit of Canadians. This bursary, valued at a minimum of $1,000, will be awarded annually to a Memorial University of Newfoundland entrance student on the basis of scholarship standing and financial need. It will be renewable for up to three additional years (four (4) in total) providing scholarship standing is maintained and the recipient continues their studies in a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science. The bursary will be awarded to a student who was born in one of the Atlantic Provinces.

Women's Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty/Staff Scholarship

The Women's Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland (WAMUN) has established a $1,200.00 annual scholarship available to students in any faculty or year at Memorial University of Newfoundland, providing they are either:

1. children of full-time faculty or staff; or
2. children of deceased or retired faculty or staff, who at the time of death or retirement, were employed full-time.

This scholarship is based on scholarship standing. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Women's Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland Single Parent Undergraduate Award

This award was established through generous donations for the Women’s Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, it will be awarded annually to full-time or part-time single parents enrolled in any faculty, school or year of study. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. Financial need and scholarship standing may be taken into consideration. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.

Marjorie Wyght-Barre Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship, named in memory of Mrs. Marjorie Wyght-Barre (1907-1965) of Montreal, is the result of an endowment created by her husband, Major P.H. Barre. This scholarship, valued at the annual accrued interest on the initial endowment, is to be awarded annually to a Memorial University of Newfoundland entrance student from Newfoundland and Labrador. It will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing and financial need.

James W. Youden Bursary

This bursary, valued at a portion of the income from the endowment, is a result of a generous donation by James W. Youden from Chamberlains, NL. Though not a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Mr. Youden’s children are all alumni, and Mr. Youden holds a firm belief in the value and power of a university education to transform lives. The bursary recipient will be a full-time undergraduate student in his or her first year of study, with demonstrated financial need and in good academic standing. Preference will be given to students entering either the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences or Education. The recipient must reside in an area of Newfoundland and Labrador outside of metropolitan St. John’s and Corner Brook. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.