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Psychology Society Award
The Psychology Society Award has been established by the students of the Psychology Society to encourage and support their fellow students. This award will be given to an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience who is beyond their second year of study and meets the minimum academic requirements for an award. It will be based on academic achievement in Psychology or Behavioral Neuroscience courses as well as involvement in the internal and external Psychology or Behavioral Neuroscience community. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Psychology.
Ken Reynolds Scholarship in Beothuk Archaeology
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from the friends and family of Mr. Ken Reynolds. Ken spent over three decades of his archaeological career investigating Beothuk sites throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. His tireless dedication in documenting the Beothuk culture is an inspiration to all and his research helped define what we now know of the Beothuk’s essential role in Newfoundland and Labrador’s cultural history. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a full time graduate or undergraduate honours student in the department of Archaeology whose primary area of study is the Beothuk. If a suitable candidate cannot be found, secondary preference will be given to a student engaged in the study of any of Newfoundland and Labrador’s indigenous peoples. 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 or the Dean, School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Cpl. Michael J. Roberts Memorial Award in Police Studies
This award has been established in memory of Tampa Police Officer, and Memorial University of Newfoundland graduate, Cpl. Michael (Mike) Roberts. Born in Florida and raised in Newfoundland, Cpl. Roberts died tragically in the line of duty on August 19, 2009. He served his community with honour and distinction over his many years on the force and earned numerous commendations and awards. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the award will go to a student with demonstrated financial need who is enrolled in the Diploma in Police Studies program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as outlined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Coordinator, Police Studies Diploma Program.
Bobbie Robertson Scholarship in History
Bobbie Robertson Scholarship in History
This scholarship was established by friends, family and colleagues of the late Bobbie Robertson. It will be valued at the annual accrued interest on the initial endowment and will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to a history major with preference given to students in Newfoundland and Labrador history. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Head, Department of History.
Dr. Grenville R. Robinson Award in French
This award was established in memory of the late Dr. Grenville Robinson, a former professor of the Department of French at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded to a student on the basis of their performance in French courses at the 3000 level. The successful recipient must be registered as a full-time student and have completed between 60-90 credit hours towards a Bachelor of Arts degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Major in French. Preference will be given to a student who has made a contribution to the general activities of the Department. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Head, Department of French and Spanish.
Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by the Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest. Since 1965, members of the Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest have dedicated themselves to helping our community under the motto of “Service Above Self.” The scholarship is valued at a portion of the income on the investment and will be awarded annually to a full-time student beyond the first year in the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Eligible students would have completed high school in Newfoundland and Labrador. The recipient would have been involved with campus-based volunteer activities and/or community service work. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Head, Department of Sociology. This scholarship will be presented at one of the regular meetings of the Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest and the recipient will be asked to speak about their goals and community service work.
Dr. Edward ("Ted") Russell Scholarships in English
Dr. Edward ("Ted") Russell Scholarships in English
In memory of Dr. Edward ("Ted") Russell, author and teacher, who was a Lecturer and Assistant Professor of English at this University from 1965-73, a fund has been established to provide one or more scholarships for students majoring in English. These scholarships will be awarded to promising students who have completed their first year of University studies and are entering the second year of a degree program with English as their major subject. In addition to the student's academic records, financial need may also be taken into account. Applications should be sent to the Head of the Department of English. Awards will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Department of English.
Russian Ambassador's Award for Excellence in Russian Language and Literature
This award was established in 1999 to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the birth of the Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. It is a book prize to be given annually for outstanding achievements in studying the Russian Language and Literature. It will be awarded to an honours student in the Russian Language and Literature program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Co-ordinator, Russian Programs.
Scotiabank Bursaries for International Study
These bursaries, funded by a generous donation from Scotiabank to The Opportunity Fund, are intended to help students broaden their educational experience and cultivate an international perspective through study abroad while pursuing studies in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The bursaries will be valued at a portion of the income on the endowment. The undergraduate bursaries will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to full-time students who are participating in one of the overseas Field Schools or study abroad opportunities sponsored by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. These include the Arts semester in Harlow (every Fall) as well as Summer programs at Harlow, UK and in other countries, with a preference for those in which Scotiabank operates. In addition, students wishing to participate in formal exchange programs through the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences will also qualify. The graduate bursaries will be based on academics as well and will assist full-time Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences master’s and doctoral students (including those in interdisciplinary programs) to travel to other countries for the purpose of thesis research and thesis-related study. In both cases financial need may be taken into consideration. In the case of undergraduates the bursaries will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and awards. In the case of graduates they will be awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies. In both cases the bursaries will be awarded on the basis of recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Ron and Gwen Seary Memorial Scholarship
Two scholarships from the interest on a fund established by the family, colleagues and students of Ron and Gwen Seary shall be awarded. One scholarship shall be given to a student beyond second year who is majoring in English and who is recommended by the Head of the Department. One scholarship shall be awarded to a student in Primary/Elementary Education who shows promise in Art Education and who is recommended by the Dean, Faculty of Education.
Roberta H. Sellars Scholarship
This scholarship is the result of an endowment by the Rev. Walter C. Sellars in recognition of his wife Roberta for her loyal and loving support, particularly while he was struggling through university. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time student in any year in either the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences or Science on a rotating basis. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards based on scholarship standing and financial need and upon the recommendation of the appropriate Dean.
Geoff Seymour Sr. Memorial Bursary
This bursary was created in memory of Geoff Seymour Sr., a CBC Radio announcer with a true passion for the performing arts who worked with many of the theatre companies across Newfoundland. Valued at $500, it will be awarded on an annually rotating basis to a student at the Grenfell Campus and a student at the St. John’s Campus. When awarded to a student at the Grenfell Campus, it will be awarded to a full-time student in the Theatre Program. When awarded to a student at the St. John’s Campus, it will be awarded to a full- time student who is completing either the Theatre and Drama Specialization Program within the English Major or the Diploma in Stage & Screen Technique, both in the Department of English. The recipient will have demonstrated financial need and must meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary at Memorial University of Newfoundland. In the event that there is no eligible candidate at the Campus on rotation in a given year, the bursary will be open to students at the other Campus. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, on the recommendation of the Program Chair, Theatre, or the Head, Department of English, respectively.
Dr. S. P. Singh Memorial Award in Mathematics
Dr. S. P. Singh Memorial Award in Mathematics
This award was established by a generous donation from the family of the late Dr. S.P. Singh. Dr. Singh was born in Varanasi, India and completed his Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University. He retired from Memorial University of Newfoundland as Professor of Mathematics in 2001, after over thirty years of dedicated service. He was an exceptional teacher and widely respected researcher in Mathematical Analysis. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a declared Mathematics and Statistics major. Preference will be given to a student with the best academic results in the Mathematical Analysis stream. The recipient 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 on the recommendation from the Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Spurrell-Bartlett Bursary
This bursary was endowed by Morris and Janet Bartlett to honour their parents, Willis and Marjorie Spurrell and Francis and Jane Bartlett, who were devoted to the promotion of education in Newfoundland. It is valued at the annual accrued interest and is available to students in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, preferably from rural Newfoundland and Labrador. The bursary shall be awarded based on scholarship standing and need.
St. Aiden's Presbyterian Church Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at approximately $1,000.00 will be awarded annually to a student who has completed at least two years of study in the Department of Religious Studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. It will be awarded annually on the basis of scholarship standing and need. This scholarship is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Religious Studies
St. John’s Port Authority Scholarship in French Studies
This scholarship was established by the St. John’s Port Authority to promote and support French language and culture and to encourage language duality in the St. John’s region. Valued at $2,500 annually, the scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student, majoring in French, with a preference for a student entering their second year with the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Students must have graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for scholarship standing 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 Department Head, Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures.   
Stantec Scholarship
Stantec Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, was established originally by Jacques Whitford Environment Limited and Newfoundland Geosciences Limited as a contribution to the Opportunity Fund Campaign. The companies acquired by Stantec in 2008. The scholarship will be awarded on an annually rotating basis to students in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (particularly Civil Engineering), the Faculty of Science (particularly Biological Sciences) and the Department of Archaeology. Successful candidates are to be of scholarship standing and preferably show an interest in environmental issues. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation from the Dean or Department Head of the appropriate discipline.
Statistical Society of Canada Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by a generous donation from the Statistical Society of Canada. It is based on scholarship standing and is awarded to an undergraduate student in any year of study who is majoring in Statistics and meets the minimum academic requirement for a scholarship. The scholarship will be valued at $750. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Dr. Siegfried Thomeier Memorial Prize in Pure Mathematics
The prize, the interest from a donation by an anonymous donor, is awarded to a fourth or fifth year student majoring in Mathematics with a concentration in Pure Mathematics. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Dr. Otto G. Tucker Award
Dr. Otto G. Tucker Award
This award was established by friends of Dr. Otto Tucker (1923-2015) in honour of his many contributions to the cultural fabric of Newfoundland and Labrador. It also recognizes in particular his keen interest in young people’s education and his desire to ignite their passion for the history and heritage of their own families and communities. Born in Winterton, Trinity Bay, Dr. Tucker was a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland, the University of Alberta and the University of Toronto. He was a founding member of the Newfoundland Wessex Society which was formed to promote and appreciate our province’s English-Wessex ancestry. Dr. Tucker received many honours, including the Order of Canada, the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Heritage Award of the Newfoundland Historical Society and an honorary degree from Memorial University. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student at Memorial University who is enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts program with a major in History. Preference will be given to students who have completed courses in Newfoundland History and/or demonstrated an interest in Newfoundland History. Students must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the university. If awarded to an undergraduate student, the award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. If awarded to a graduate student, it will be awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies. In either case the recommendation will come from the Head, Department of History.
William and Mathilde Walters Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from the Estate of Mathilde M. Walters. Her husband, William C. Walters, was from Champneys East and after serving in the British Navy throughout World War II, attended Memorial University of Newfoundland as an undergraduate before completing his medical training at McGill University. Always grateful for the educational opportunities made available to him after the War, the hope was that this scholarship would help to provide other students from Trinity East with similar opportunities.  Valued at $3,000 per year, it will be awarded annually to a full time student enrolled in any undergraduate program in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences who resided in a community in the former provincial electoral district of Trinity North (excluding Clarenville) at the time of their admission to Memorial University. Financial need may be considered. 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 Humanities and Social Sciences.
Clyde K. Wells Prize in Constitutional Affairs
Clyde K. Wells Prize in Constitutional Affairs
This prize was established at the initiative of the Court of Appeal of Newfoundland and Labrador by colleagues and friends of former Chief Justice Wells. Mr. Wells was born in Buchans Junction in 1937. He graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Dalhousie Law School and built a thriving legal practice before serving as the fifth premier of Newfoundland and Labrador from 1989- 1996. He was appointed a justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland Court of Appeal in 1998. In 1999 he was appointed Chief Justice of the Province, a position he held for ten years until he elected to work as a supernumerary justice before his full retirement from the Bench in November 2012. The prize is valued at $500. It will be awarded annually for ten years to the writer of an outstanding essay or research paper on a topic relating to Canadian (and/or pre-1949 Newfoundland) constitutional law or constitutional affairs in any discipline at the undergraduate level. The essay or paper must be submitted and endorsed by a course professor, lecturer or instructor and will be judged initially by the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, or Department Head, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, who will shortlist the applicants and forward to a selection committee. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards.
Karl M. Wells Scholarship in LGBTQ2S+ Studies
Karl M. Wells Scholarship in LGBTQ2S+ Studies
This scholarship was created through the generosity of Memorial University of Newfoundland alumnus, Karl Maxwell Wells. Karl is an award-winning veteran journalist, author, actor, and producer. His career spans five decades and includes television, radio, and print media. Karl finds great satisfaction in elevating others and has done so throughout his career and philanthropic endeavours. This is the first award created at Memorial University specifically to advance LGBTQ2S+ studies. Valued at $2,000 annually, this scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences pursuing academic work in LGBTQ2S+ studies, or who is actively involved in LGBTQ2S+ matters, or have a demonstrated commitment, either through previous academic endeavours or through community involvement, to the advancement of knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ2S+ lives, history, and issues, which may include human rights issues and policy development that positively affect LGBTQ2S+ people. This scholarship will be rotated annually between undergraduate and graduate students. When awarded to an undergraduate student, preference will be given to those who have completed at least one year of study. Recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. Applications are available through the office of the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Eligible applicants will be assessed on both their academic achievement, and the quality and impact of their work (whether academic or community involvement) in advancing understanding of, and contribution to, LGBTQ2S+ communities. In the case of an undergraduate recipient, the scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards and in the case of a graduate recipient, the scholarship will be awarded by the Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, both acting on the recommendation of the Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Robert Westcott Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mrs. Mary Westcott in memory of her late husband, Mr. Robert Westcott. It is valued at a portion of the annual interest on an endowment and will be awarded on a rotating basis to students beyond first year who have a strong commitment to post-secondary education and who are majoring in Business Administration and/or Economics. It will be based on scholarship standing and financial need and will be awarded to a student who was born in Newfoundland and Labrador. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Dean/Department Head of the appropriate discipline.
Dr. Louise Whiteway Prize in Newfoundland History
Dr. Louise Whiteway Prize in Newfoundland History
A bequest to the University by the late Dr. Louise Whiteway has funded a $100.00 prize in Newfoundland history. The prize will be awarded annually to a Memorial University of Newfoundland student who is considered to be the most promising student in Newfoundland history. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards acting on the recommendation of the Head, Department of History.
Honourable Gordon A. Winter, O.C. Scholarship
This scholarship, donated by The Standard Manufacturing Company in recognition of the contribution of the Honourable Gordon A. Winter to the public life of Newfoundland and Labrador, is awarded annually for academic excellence to a student entering fourth-year political science. The award, valued up to $500.00, will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Political Science. The value of the award will be determined by the interest accruing on the fund