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 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 and Financial Aid on the basis of scholarship standing.

2025-26 winners

2024-25 winners

Sophia White
Sophia White | Bachelor of Engineering

I am currently a first year engineering student. My plan for the future is to follow a path of knowledge and passion. Receiving this scholarship is a tremendous honor, and gives me the freedom to immerse myself in my studies.


Marissa Williams
Marissa Williams | Bachelor of Science

I am enrolled in the Faculty of Science with an interest in health care and am honoured to receive this prestigious award. I am incredibly grateful that this scholarship provides the opportunity to give back to the community that helped me achieve academic success and taught me the value of hard work.


2023-24 winners

Charlotte Andrews
Charlotte Andrews | Bachelor of Science

I am studying in the Faculty of Science and I am incredibly grateful to have received this honour. I have a passion for mathematics and the sciences that I am excited to explore. This scholarship will provide me with the opportunity to foster my love of learning and to devote more time to my studies. 


Olivia Kinden
Olivia Kinden | Bachelor of Science

Receiving this prestigious award is such an honour.  I am a Gander Collegiate graduate and currently studying science, with an interest in pursuing Behavioural Neuroscience. I am incredibly grateful that this scholarship provides the financial security to focus on my studies and future goal of working in the medical field.


Adriah Sahajpal
Adriah Sahajpal | Faculty of Science

I am currently in the Faculty of Science and plan to major in behavioral neuroscience followed by medical school. I have worked hard to achieve consistent academic success and receiving this prestigious scholarship recognizes these achievements while giving me the freedom to focus on my studies and give back to my community. 


Other recipients from 2023-24:

  • Dalia Al-Badoosh

2022-23 winners

Kailey Reid
Kailey Reid | Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

I am enrolled in MUN’s Faculty of Nursing. I’m beyond grateful to have received this prestigious award. It has allowed me the financial freedom to focus on my studies. I’m proud to use this scholarship to pursue my goals of giving back to the community and helping others in need.


Other recipients from 2022-23:

  • Brooke LeDevehat
  • Luke Wadman

2021-22 winners

Emma Bath
Emma Bath | Bachelor of science

I am a graduate of Gander Collegiate and I am currently enrolled at Grenfell Campus. I am pursuing a major in general science including math, chemistry, and biology. I plan to go to medical school in the future. I am very fortunate and grateful to receive this scholarship as it allows me the financial freedom to focus on my studies and succeed in university.


Andrew Butler
Andrew Butler | Bachelor of arts

I am currently enrolled in the Faculty of Arts with the goal of entering into the computer science program. Receiving this scholarship alleviated much of the financial stress that education placed on my family and I, and I am very grateful for the opportunity to focus fully on my studies rather than worrying about finances.


Claire Hanrahan
Claire Hanrahan | Bachelor of science

I am currently a student in the faculty of science with hopes of pursuing a career in pharmacy. I am so honoured and grateful to have received this scholarship and it has really encouraged me to keep working to achieve my goals.


Gemma Fitzpatrick
Gemma Fitzpatrick | Bachelor of Engineering

I am incredibly grateful and honoured to receive this award! This scholarship motivates me to keep pursuing academic excellence, while also providing me with the financial means to do so. I’m currently in my first year of engineering, with an interest in mechanical engineering.


Madison Parsons
Madison Parsons | Bachelor of Science

I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree at Grenfell Campus, with the dream of eventually going to medical school.  It is an honour to receive this prestigious scholarship, and I am eternally grateful for the support it provides as I further my studies and work to achieve my goals.


Samuel Power
Samuel Power | Bachelor of Engineering

I am studying engineering with a strong interest in the energy sector. Receiving this prestigious award will support me throughout my academic journey, allowing me to focus on studies and work toward my future goals of contributing to meaningful advancements in the field.


Sarah Ryan
Sarah Ryan | Bachelor of Science

I am completing a bachelor of science! I love working with kids and I am considering pediatrics! This scholarship provides me with the opportunity to focus on my studies and allow time to give back to my community!