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.

2023-2024 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

2022-2023 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 2022-2023:

  • Brooke LeDevehat
  • Luke Wadman

2021-2022 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.


2020-2021 winners

Anders Cornect
Anders Cornect | Bachelor of science

I am a graduate of Gonzaga High looking to pursue a major in pure math and a minor in computer science. Working hard and receiving this scholarship has been amazing as I can focus more on my education and future and less on financial stress!

 


Emily Meade
Emily Meade | Bachelor of science

I am currently enrolled in the Faculty of Science with plans to pursue a career in healthcare. I am very grateful to have received this prestigious scholarship because it recognizes my academic achievements and provides me with the financial liberty to focus on my studies.


2019-2020 winners

Joshua Halliday
Joshua Halliday | Bachelor of engineering

I am currently enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. After graduating from Waterford Valley High in 2019, I was honored to receive this prestigious scholarship that recognizes academic achievement. I value the opportunities that this scholasrhip offers me during my time at university.


Matthew Halliday
Matthew Halliday | Bachelor of engineering

I am a graduate of Waterford Valley High. I am currently enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences. This prestigious scholarship will certainly help alleviate much financial stress and allow me to focus more on my studies. I am honoured to be selected as the recipient of this award and appreciate this amazing opportunity.


Mark White
Mark White | Bachelor of engineering

I am currently pursuing a bachelor of engineering degree with the hopes of continuing onto process engineering here at Memorial. I am extremely grateful to have received this scholarship as it recognizes the hard work I have put into my education and provides me with the financial stability to further focus on my studies.