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Harold and Maxine Stanley Award
The award is established in memory of Mr. Harold Stanley by his family and friends. The award valued at a portion of the income on the investment, will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student beyond first year in the School of Music. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Gordon M. Stirling Memorial Scholarship/Bursary
This fund was established by the Stirling Ryan law firm in memory of their late senior partner Gordon M. Stirling. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards based upon the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music. The award will be available to an exceptional student(s) enrolled in the School of Music to assist with travel and other expenses to enable such student(s) to perform at events of major musical importance outside the province. Scholarship standing, musical ability, financial need, and the benefits such exposure would confer on the student(s) will be taken into consideration by the Committee. The value of the award will be based on the interest income accruing on the capital sum in the fund.
Student Music Society Award in Music
This award was established by the Student Music Society of Memorial University of Newfoundland’s School of Music and made possible through ongoing fundraising initiatives. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the award will go to an undergraduate student in the School of Music, beyond first year, with demonstrated financial need. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as outlined by the University. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Eleanor Swanson Scholarship in Music
Eleanor Swanson Scholarship in Music
This scholarship was established through a generous donation from Ms. Eleanor Swanson. Raised in a household that cherished music in all its forms, Ms. Swanson acknowledges that music has always been an integral part of her life from the earliest age. In recognition of the important role music plays in our lives and how invaluable music is to our rich culture, this scholarship was established to afford talented students the opportunity to pursue their dreams. Valued at $3,500 annually, this scholarship will be awarded to one or more students, in any year of study, enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program within the School of Music. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as outlined by Memorial University of Newfoundland and have demonstrated financial need. In the case of an undergraduate student, the scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. In the case of graduate students, the scholarship will be awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies. In both cases it will be awarded on the basis of a recommendation from the Dean, School of Music.
Dr. Maureen Volk Award
This award was established by the Academic Council of the School of Music to recognize students who demonstrate sustained academic and musical excellence across all years of undergraduate study. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to any student graduating from the Bachelor of Music degree program at Memorial University of Newfoundland whose academic performance has merited being named to the Dean’s List in all four years of their degree program. If more than one student qualifies for the award, the available funds will be divided equally among the eligible recipients. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Wesley Male Choir Bursary
This bursary was established in memory of William Collins and his two sons, John and Calvin ‘Robert’ Collins, who were all members of the Wesley Male Choir. It is derived from a generous gift by the late Mr. Calvin ‘Robert’ Collins to the Choir. The bursary valued at a portion of the income on the investment, will be awarded annually to a voice student beyond first year who demonstrates musical excellence in their applied study as well as financial need and meets the minimum academic requirements for a bursary. If there are no voice candidates in a given year, the award will be made to a student in another performance medium. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Mary C. Whiteley Entrance Scholarship in Music
Faculty of Science
The following scholarships, bursaries and awards are available to Faculty of Science students based on a recommendation from the Dean or the appropriate Director or Department Head.
4th Atlantic Conjugate Margins Conference Bursary
This Bursary was established by a generous donation from the organizing committee of the 4th Atlantic Conjugate Margins Conference. The conference, held in 2014, was formed to encourage the exchange of ideas about the evolution of the basins of the Atlantic margins. It brought a very large, diverse group of academia and industry from around the world to St. John’s. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student enrolled full-time in the Earth Sciences program in either geology and/or geophysics with a preference for students studying the province’s sedimentary basins to improve our knowledge of basin evolution, including but not limited to, both structural and sedimentary processes. The desired goal of the bursary is to advance our understanding of the petroleum systems of our basins. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a Bursary as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland and have financial need. This Bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Earth Sciences.
Dr. H.J. Anderson Departmental Awards in Chemistry
Four awards have been established through the Department of Chemistry to honour retired Faculty member and Professor Emeritus, Dr. H.J. Anderson. The recipients of these awards will have demonstrated academic excellence in Chemistry courses; Best Marks in Chemistry 2400 and 2401, Best Third Year Performance by a Chemistry Major, Second Best Third Year Performance by a Chemistry Major, and Best Fourth Year Performance by a Chemistry Major (not receiving a convocation award). These awards will be presented in May and June of each year based on the most recent year's academic performance. They will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Head, Department of Chemistry.
Dr. Hugh J. Anderson Junior and Senior Scholarships in Physics and Physical Oceanography
Dr. Hugh J. Anderson Junior and Senior Scholarships in Physics and Physical Oceanography
This scholarship was established through a bequest from the Estate of Dr. Hugh J. Anderson, a long-standing member of the Department of Chemistry of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, this scholarship will be awarded annually to students enrolled as majors, or joint majors in the Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography at Memorial University of Newfoundland. These students must be beyond their first year, have attained scholarship standing and show academic excellence. The number and value of the scholarships awarded will be determined on a year-by-year basis at the discretion of the Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography. 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 based on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography.
Dr. Hugh J. Anderson Memorial Endowment Scholarships in Chemistry
This scholarship was established through a bequest from the Estate of Dr. Hugh J. Anderson, who was a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry for thirty-eight years and Professor Emeritus. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, this scholarship will be awarded annually to students enrolled as majors in the Department of Chemistry who are beyond their first year. The number, value and focus of the scholarships awarded will be determined on a year-by-year basis at the discretion of the Head, Department of Chemistry. The recipients 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 on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Chemistry.
Dr. Hugh J. Anderson Memorial Term Scholarship in Chemistry
This scholarship was established through a bequest from the Estate of Dr. Hugh J. Anderson, who was a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry for thirty-eight years and Professor Emeritus. This scholarship will be awarded annually to students enrolled as majors in the Department of Chemistry who are beyond their first year. The number, value and focus of the scholarships awarded will be determined on a year-by-year basis at the discretion of the Head, Department of Chemistry. 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 on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Chemistry.
Au Family Scholarship in Biochemistry
Au Family Scholarship in Biochemistry
This scholarship is valued at the interest accruing annually on an endowment given to Memorial University of Newfoundland by the Au family. It is open to students entering their final year of study in the Biochemistry program who, during their studies, combined a record of high academic achievement and scholarship standing with active involvement in extracurricular activities within the University, including athletic prowess at the varsity level. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry.
Donald and Evelyn Barton Chemistry Scholarship
This scholarship is the result of an endowment to Memorial University of Newfoundland in memory of Dr. Donald Barton who was a faculty member with the Department of Chemistry from 1962 to 1992. This scholarship, valued at a portion of the annual income, will be awarded to a student majoring in Chemistry who is beyond their first year of study and who has demonstrated scholarship standing. It will be awarded by the Senate committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, upon the recommendation of the Head, Department of Chemistry in consultation with the Chemistry Department Scholarships Committee.
Bennett/Khan Bursary in Biology
This bursary is made possible through a fund established by an anonymous donor in honour of Dr's Gordon Bennett and Rasul Khan. Valued at the interest on the initial endowment, it will be awarded annually to a full time student beyond second year who is majoring in Biology with particular reference to parasitology or another branch of invertebrate zoology. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Biology.
E.A. Bishop (1889-1953) Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, established to honour the memory of E.A. Bishop, a teacher in Newfoundland and Labrador, is the result of a generous donation to Memorial University of Newfoundland by his son, John. Interest on the fund will provide a scholarship to full-time undergraduate students after completion of their first year at Memorial University of Newfoundland who are dependants of teachers in the public school system of Newfoundland and Labrador. Applicants must be students in the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences or Science and be of scholarship standing. The scholarship is valued at approximately two semesters tuition for five courses. If, in any year, there is no eligible candidate, the scholarship will not be awarded; however, a student may be awarded the scholarship more than once. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
W.J. Blundon Scholarship
W.J. Blundon Scholarship
The W.J. Blundon Scholarship, in memory of Professor W.J. Blundon, Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics from 1948 to 1976, will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence to students majoring in Mathematics and/or Statistics. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
BP Canada Energy Company Scholarships in Earth Sciences
These Scholarships, the gift of BP Canada Energy Company, are valued at $2,500.00 each annually and are awarded to two students in the Earth Sciences program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. One scholarship will be awarded to a student in Geology and one to a student in Geophysics. Normally students must be registered full-time in the semester for which these scholarships are granted, however, in the case of a student who has met all academic requirements for their Honours degree, except the Honours dissertation, part-time registration will be accepted. Candidates must have demonstrated high academic achievement, and expressed an interest in oil and gas exploration and development through their choice of courses and/or dissertation subjects. The scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing and a recommendation from the Head, Department of Earth Sciences.
Dr. S.W. Breckon Scholarship in Physics
This scholarship, valued at $1000.00, is the gift of former students and colleagues of Dr. Breckon and is awarded to the full-time honours Physics student who has the best overall academic performance upon completion of the third or fourth year honours Physics program and subsequent enrollment in the following year. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Physics. Applications should be directed to the Head of the Department of Physics.
Murray H. Brooker Scholarship for Excellence in Chemistry
This scholarship was established by generous donations from family and friends of the late Dr. Murray H. Brooker. Dr. Brooker was a professor in the Department of Chemistry at Memorial University of Newfoundland when he passed away in 2000. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded annually to a student beyond first year majoring in Chemistry. Recipients must meet the minimum academic requirement for a scholarship as defined by the University. Preference will be given to students who have graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Chemistry.
Dr. Werner D. Bruckner Scholarship
Dr. Werner D. Bruckner Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at $500.00, honours the memory of Werner D. Bruckner, Head of the Department of Geology at this University from 1959 to 1968, J. P. Howley Research Professor from 1968 to 1977 and Professor Emeritus, 1978. It is awarded annually to an undergraduate student majoring in Earth Sciences. The award will be based upon scholarship standing but, in recognition of other concerns held as particularly important by Dr. Bruckner, financial need and qualities of character will also be considered. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Earth Sciences.
Bruton Scholarship Fund
Dr. F.A. Bruton, friend and colleague of J.L. Paton, taught Nature Study to teachers in three successive Memorial University College summer schools, from 1926-28, at Paton's request. At his death in 1930, Dr. Bruton made a bequest to the College from which two Bruton Scholarships are awarded. These scholarships, valued at $500.00 each, are awarded annually to students who have demonstrated interest in Plant Biology. One award will be available to a student majoring in Biology whose special interest is in the field of Plant Biology. The second award will be available to an Education student whose main area of interest is in the teaching of science, in particular, plant biology. In the absence of a suitable candidate from the one department, two awards may be made by the other department in accordance with the above conditions. Academic ability and financial need will be taken into consideration in making these awards. They will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards acting on the advice of the department concerned.
Buchans Scholarship Fund of ASARCO Incorporated
ASARCO Incorporated has established a scholarship fund, the annual interest on which will provide for students enrolled in the Department of Earth Sciences, Memorial University of Newfoundland, either a scholarship for post-graduate study and research, valued at $5000.00; or two scholarships for undergraduate study, valued at $500.00 each. The latter scholarships will be available only when no suitable candidate can be found for the former. In order to qualify for these awards, students must be native-born Newfoundlanders or graduates of Newfoundland high schools. In the case of the graduate scholarship, the award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Earth Sciences; in the case of the undergraduate scholarships, by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Earth Sciences. Should no candidates be available in any year, the awards may be held over.
Dr. John Burry Memorial Scholarship
Dr. John Burry Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established through gifts from family, friends and colleagues to honour the memory of Dr. John Burry and to recognize excellence in mathematics. Dr. Burry served the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland for 42 years, including two terms as Head. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student beyond their second year of study majoring in Mathematics. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Honours degree program in Pure or Applied Mathematics. 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 on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
C-CORE Board of Directors Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from C-CORE to recognize the significant contribution of its Board of Directors to C-CORE, and to Memorial University of Newfoundland. Since its inception in 1975, C-CORE has been very fortunate to have many talented individuals serve on its Board of Directors. These individuals have given freely of their time, experience and expertise to help build C-CORE into a leading Canadian innovator in developing client-focused technology solutions to address complex challenges in our oceans, on land and in space. This scholarship also commemorates the retirement of David Oake from C-CORE’s Board in 2020. David was C-CORE’s longest serving Board member, having been an avid champion of the organization for 18 years, from 1995 to 2001, and from 2008 to 2020. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded annually on a rotating basis as follows: the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, the Faculty of Business Administration, the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, and the Faculty of Science. Students may be in any year of study in any undergraduate program in the respective faculty. 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 of the respective faculty. 
CFUW St. John’s Dr. Audrey Lee Memorial Scholarship
CFUW St. John’s Dr. Audrey Lee Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from the family and friends of Dr. Audrey Lee. Dr. Lee was one of the first to receive an MSc in Chemistry from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Following her graduation in 1956, she accepted a position at the provincial Department of Mines and Energy as an analytical chemist. After receiving her PhD from the University of Toronto in 1967, she returned to Mines and Energy as Director of the Assay Lab. In 1981 she accepted a position in Memorial’s Department of Biochemistry, where she worked until her retirement in 1989. Dr. Audrey Lee died in 2021 at the age of 99.  Valued at $1,000, the scholarship will be awarded annually to a female student in her second year of study who is majoring in Chemistry. 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 on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Chemistry.
Canadian Federation of University Women St. John's Undergraduate Scholarship
This Scholarship was established by the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) St. John’s, an organization committed to promoting equality for women and girls. It will be awarded to women who are enrolled beyond their second year of full-time undergraduate studies and have graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador. The number and value of the Scholarships, as well as the faculty, department or school of the recipients, are determined on a year by year basis by the CFUW Scholarship Committee. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for the Scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the respective Dean or Department Head of the faculty, department or school receiving the allocation in a given year.
Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (Newfoundland Branch) Silver Jubilee Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, is available to students in the final or penultimate year in Earth Sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Scholarship standing is the principal requirement governing the scholarship but preference will be given to a student who displays outstanding character and has demonstrated financial need. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards acting on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Earth Sciences.
Canadian Society for Chemistry 1996 Conference and Exhibition Scholarship