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Luke Hiscock Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by alumni Wade (B.Comm.(Co-op)’90) and Kim (Power) Hiscock (B.Comm.(Co-op)’92) in memory of Luke Hiscock, retired Memorial University of Newfoundland carpenter. Luke and his wife, Maxine (Woolfrey) instilled in their children the value of family and education. Luke witnessed tens of thousands of students pursue their higher education over his career including his children: Todd (B.Eng.’88), Wade (B.Comm.(Co-op)’90), Michelle (B.Ed.’94, B.Spec.Ed.’05) and Derek (B.Sc.’96, B.Ed.’97, M.Ed.’07) and always reflected that education can never be taken away from you. Valued at $2,550 annually, the scholarship will be awarded to a student in or entering their second academic term of study in the Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) degree program in the Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University. The recipient must have graduated from a high school in rural Newfoundland and Labrador requiring them to relocate to attend the St. John’s Campus. 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 Business Administration.
Jim Hood Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established through the generous bequest of Jim Hood, an alumnus and friend of the Faculty of Business Administration. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, the scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Business Administration who meet scholarship standing and who have been active in athletics at Memorial University of Newfoundland and/or in the community. In the case of the undergraduate student, the scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of Business Administration. In the case of the graduate student, the scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean of Business Administration.
Eunice Howell Memorial Scholarship
Eunice Howell Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from the estate of Eunice Howell in her memory by her husband Duncan, son Russell and daughter Rhonda. Eunice was a long-time and proud employee of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Strong in character and ethics, she demonstrated a lifelong commitment to learning and pursuit of excellence on the job each and every day. Eunice retired in 1992 as the Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Administration. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) student who graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador and is strong in character. Preference will be given to an eligible student who can demonstrate financial need. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
J. Carson Hudson Memorial Scholarship
In memory of local businessman and entrepreneur J. Carson Hudson, this scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, has been established by LeGrow's Travel Limited to encourage students' participation in small business and to assist a student entering the Faculty of Business Administration. This scholarship is renewable for two successive academic years provided that scholarship standing has been maintained. Preference will be given to those students who have enrolled in a full course load at the undergraduate level and have been away from the educational system for a period of two years or longer, working in an area of small business. Financial need may be a consideration. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Husky White Rose Extension Diversity Project Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Husky Energy to recognize the importance of a skilled and diverse workforce. Husky strongly supports economic development in Newfoundland and Labrador and believes that education is important in developing and sustaining a successful community. Husky is seeking to develop the pool of qualified diversity group members interested in pursuing careers in operational aspects of the oil and gas industry. Two scholarships, valued at $2,500 each will be awarded annually to undergraduate students from the faculties of Earth Sciences, Engineering and/or Business. The scholarships will be awarded on a rotating basis, and each year the two recipients must be from different faculties. The recipients will identify as one or more of the following: female, indigenous, person with a disability and/or member of a visible minority. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of the recipient faculty.
Scott Hussey and Karen Joseph Memorial Scholarship in Business Administration
Scott Hussey and Karen Joseph Memorial Scholarship in Business Administration
This scholarship was established from contributions to Memorial University of Newfoundland by fund raising efforts of the Commerce Class of 1985 and other friends and relatives of Scott and Karen. The scholarship, valued at a portion of the annual income, will be awarded to an undergraduate student beyond Term 4 in the Co-op program of the Faculty of Business Administration. It is not necessarily intended for the student with the highest academic average but rather a student who combines scholarship standing and leadership ability. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration. While financial need is not to be considered a major criterion, it can be used as a deciding factor in the case of students who may otherwise be equally qualified in a given year.
Insurance Brokers Association of Newfoundland (IBAN) Award
Established through a generous donation from the Insurance Brokers Association of Newfoundland (IBAN), this award was established to encourage Faculty of Business students to consider careers in the Insurance Industry. The award is valued at a portion of the income on the investment. The recipient must be a full-time Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) student at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. Students will submit an essay (maximum of 750 words), addressing one of the following topics: “What is an insurance brokerage and how can insurance brokers better promote themselves within the community?”, “How can a business graduate add value to an insurance brokerage?” or “Outline an insurance broker’s role in the world of business?” The submissions will be reviewed by a selection committee in the Faculty of Business Administration. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Ron Joyce Foundation Scholarships
These scholarships are the result of a generous endowment to Memorial University of Newfoundland by the Ron Joyce Foundation. Interest on the fund will provide scholarships to full-time undergraduate students entering Memorial University of Newfoundland's Faculty of Business Administration who are Canadian citizens with scholarship standing and demonstrated financial need. These scholarships will be valued at two semester's tuition for five courses (30 credit hours) and are renewable for up to four years (3 years plus original) provided the candidates maintain first class and scholarship standing. The scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Andrew J. Kelly Rural Small Business Award
Andrew J. Kelly Rural Small Business Award
This award was established by Dr. Ursula Kelly in loving memory of her father, Andrew J. (AJ) Kelly (1916-1989), a logging foreman and general contracting business owner in Gambo, Newfoundland, to recognize the importance of individual initiatives in small family businesses in rural communities. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a full-time or part-time student enrolled in any undergraduate business program in the Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland who has shown a commitment to rural entrepreneurship and small business in Newfoundland and Labrador. If such a student cannot be identified, the award will be granted to a student enrolled in any program of the Faculty of Business Administration involved in entrepreneurial courses, activities or programs. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Dan Kroeker Award
The Dan Kroeker Award, valued at $500, is made possible through an annual donation from Dan Kroeker. The Award is available to a deserving student enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) program who is in clear academic standing. Candidates will submit a two to three page essay outlining any financial initiatives/ideas that they have for the improvement/development of Newfoundland and Labrador. The submissions will be judged by a scholarship selection committee in the Faculty of Business Administration. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
A. Bruce LeMessurier Scholarship for Entrepreneurship
This scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, was established by Sally Lou LeMessurier in memory of her husband A. Bruce LeMessurier. It will be awarded to a student beyond first year in an undergraduate Business program who has demonstrated interest in small business and entrepreneurship through completion of course work, and involvement in volunteer activities in the university and the community related to entrepreneurship. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing and a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Rita Love Memorial Bursary in Business
Rosalie Moss-Morgan Bursary
The Rosalie Moss-Morgan bursary was established by her daughter Elizabeth Morgan. Rosalie, a native of Jamestown, Bonavista Bay, was a caring and supportive mother. She was particularly encouraging to Elizabeth and her friends as they made their way through high school and university. The bursary is intended to continue Rosalie’s legacy of helping young people reach their potential through a university education, specifically those from the Vista Region who need financial support. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, this bursary will be awarded to a full time undergraduate student in any year of studies, with a preference for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) program. Eligible students would be graduates from any high school in the Vista Region of the Eastern School District (Clarenville and the Bonavista Peninsula, NL). It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
John J. Murphy Scholarship in Business Administration
This scholarship, valued at $500.00, is awarded annually to a student who has achieved academic excellence upon completion of the first year (Terms 1 and 2) of the Business Administration program. The award, however, is not necessarily intended for the student who has received the highest average in this category. It is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Neville-Colucci Award
This award was created by Gordon and Barbara Cooke in memory of all of their sets of grandparents: the Cookes, Nevilles, Coluccis and Contis. As a group, they advocated and illustrated the value of hard work, diligence, determination and the need to develop and retain valued skills. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the award will be granted annually to a full-time or part-time undergraduate student in any year of the Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Commerce (Co-operative) program who has not received another award. To be eligible, the recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award and be at least 25 years of age. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Newfoundland Power Inc. Business Scholarship
Newfoundland Power Inc. Business Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Newfoundland Power. Valued at $1,000 annually, it will be awarded to an undergraduate student in any program in the Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated leadership ability, extracurricular involvement and service to the community. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
James R. Pearcey Award for Entrepreneurship Status
This Award was established by a generous donation from Mr. Wade. K. Dawe, B. Comm.'92 in memory of James R. Pearcey, a Civil Engineering graduate and former president of the 1993 class at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Valued at $10,000, this award will be granted annually to a student in any undergraduate degree program and any academic year at Memorial University. First preference is for a student in the Faculty of Business Administration. Students must be in clear academic standing though academic performance may be considered. Students must show clear evidence of a significant propensity toward entrepreneurial activities and study as assessed by a competition through the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship (MCE). Materials for submission to the competition may include an essay or a business plan, or other materials that the applicant feels will demonstrate their entrepreneurial nature. Supporting documentation such as letters of reference, a resume or curriculum vita may also be included. First preference is for a student enrolled in any program in the Faculty of Business Administration. 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 on the recommendation of the Director, Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship.
Jude Pearson Memorial Award in Business
This award was established by a donation from the Commerce Class of 1999 in memory of classmate, Jude Pearson, who died in a tragic accident prior to convocation. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce program of the Faculty of Business Administration. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference will be given to students from Bell Island and those demonstrating financial need. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
PMI NL Chapter Jamie Morry Memorial Scholarship
PMI NL Chapter Jamie Morry Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at $500, was established by the Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter of the Project Management Institute in memory of Jamie Morry to acknowledge his commitment to the discipline of project management. The scholarship is open to undergraduate students of scholarship standing enrolled in Business Administration, doing a concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS) or Management Science who have demonstrated an interest in project management. In order to be considered for this scholarship, students must be nominated by a faculty member in the Faculty of Business Administration. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Gar Pynn Memorial Harlow Scholarship
This scholarship is endowed through a gift from Marg Pynn, family, and friends in memory of Gar Pynn, past director and faculty member of the Faculty of Business Administration. Eligible candidates must be full-time undergraduate students in the Faculty of Business Administration, and have scholarship standing. Preference will be given to students applying to complete an academic term at Memorial University of Newfoundland's Harlow Campus. The scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
S.P. Raheja Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at a portion of the income from the endowment, was established through generous gifts from the friends and family members of S.P. Raheja. It is to be presented during National Co-operative Education Week and will rotate annually between the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Faculty of Business Administration. To be eligible, students must be in scholarship standing, and be enrolled in the Co-operative program, having successfully completed work term four in Engineering or work term two in Business in the previous scholarship year. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, upon the recommendation of the Dean and Co-operative Education Office of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences or the Faculty of Business Administration as appropriate.
M. Elaine Randell-Grubbs Scholarship
M. Elaine Randell-Grubbs Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Mr. Berry Grubbs in honour of his wife, M. Elaine Randell-Grubbs (B. Comm. ’68). After graduating from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Elaine moved to the United States where she worked as an accountant, controller and CFO for 24 years. She then attained the Certified Financial Planner designation and received a MSc. Degree with a specialization in Estate Planning before working as a financial advisor (registered rep) for 11 years. Elaine and her husband Berry have three children and seven grandchildren and reside in Dallas, Texas. In addition to all of these accomplishments, Berry and Elaine formed an engineering company in 1981 that grew to six offices and a staff of 180 before being acquired by a NASD-traded company in 2002. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Business Administration with the preference for students in the Bachelor of Commerce programme. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Joe Riche Leadership Award for Excellence in Investments
William S. Rowe Scholarship in Business
This scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, will be awarded to a student in the Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) program in the Faculty of Business, who has expressed a strong interest in pursuing the Chartered Accountant designation. Selection will be based on scholarship standing. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Scotiabank International Exchange Student Support Program in the Faculty of Business Administration
The Scotiabank International Exchange Student Support Program was established by a gift of $500,000 from Scotiabank through Dare To: The Campaign for Memorial University. The scholarships, bursaries and, where appropriate, awards will be conferred to full-time undergraduate students in any program of study in the Faculty of Business Administration, and are available to students participating in the international exchange program in one of the countries where Scotiabank operates, or students from those countries studying at Memorial University of Newfoundland. For the scholarships, students must have scholarship standing; for the bursaries, students must have demonstrated financial need. If deemed appropriate, funding may also be provided in the form of an award; in such cases, recipients must meet the academic criteria for an award. The number and value of the scholarships, bursaries and awards available each year will depend on the funds available for spending (as per University policy) as well as the applicant pool, and will be determined at the discretion of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration. The scholarships, bursaries and awards will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards based on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Dr. Robert W. Sexty Scholarship for Social Responsibility
The scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, will be awarded annually to a full-time or part-time student enrolled in any undergraduate or graduate business program. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has demonstrated commitment to social responsibility through academic achievement in a social responsibility course or ethics in business related courses, or successful completion of an M.B.A. research project relating to social responsibility, or involvement in social responsibility as exemplified through university or community service. In the case of undergraduate students, the scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing and the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration. In the case of graduate students the scholarship will be awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Dr. Lessey Sooklal Scholarship