School of Human Kinetics and Recreation 30th/25th Anniversary Scholarship
School of Human Kinetics and Recreation 30th/25th Anniversary Scholarship In the calendar year 1994 the School commemorated 30 years of professional preparation in physical education/recreation and 25 years of Atlantic University Sport (AUS) competition at Memorial University of Newfoundland by hosting Anniversary Celebrations. The Steering Committee of these Anniversary Celebrations in co-operation with the two major organizing committees of these events established a $500.00 Scholarship to be awarded annually to the undergraduate student who combines academic achievement and athletic prowess at the varsity level. In awarding this scholarship, preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated ability and desire to coach, and to children of either graduates of the School or of former varsity athletes. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation.
Scott Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, established by Winslow and Eileen Scott in memory of their late son Bradford, a former student of Memorial University of Newfoundland, is valued at not less than $500.00. In awarding this scholarship, preference will be given to students in the Bachelor of Education Intermediate/Secondary Program who have completed the Bachelor of Physical Education or Bachelor of Physical Education (Co-operative) degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland. If a suitable candidate cannot be found in this category it will be awarded to a senior student in the Bachelor of Physical Education or Bachelor of Physical Education (Co-operative) program who is doing the teaching option. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing and upon a recommendation approved by the Dean, Faculty of Education and/or the Dean, School of Human Kinetics and Recreation.
Sea-Hawks Athletics Award
A limited number of athletic awards are available to student-athletes who exhibit leadership, achievement and athletic success. The annual number and value of awards will vary. To be eligible, returning student-athletes, either undergraduate or graduate, must be a current member of a Memorial University of Newfoundland Sea-Hawks Athletic team and have achieved a minimum average of 65% based on the previous academic year of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland. First-year athletes will also be eligible provided they have an 80% final admission average. Other criteria including financial need, service to the University and the community may be considered. In the case of undergraduate students the award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. In the case of graduate students the award will be granted by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies. In both cases the award is based upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics, School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, in consultation with the coaches of varsity teams.
Michael ‘Beecher’ Smith Heart Award