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Joe and Bill Green Community Practicum Award
This award was established by the family of Joseph and “Bill” (Margaret Shapter) Green. Joe and Bill were passionate about supporting their community and placed enduring value in education, encouraging all in their family to pursue post-secondary studies. A volunteer, intellect and a lifelong learner, Bill studied at Memorial University College in the 1940’s and at Memorial University of Newfoundland in the 1970’s. Joe was a highly principled businessman and over his fifty-four year business career, with Bill’s support, he travelled the province extensively. Bill would join him once their children had grown and together they helped many communities, in particular independent grocers. The award will be granted annually to a student in the Bachelor of Social Work program who is traveling within the province to complete a practicum. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University and preference will be given to a student that has demonstrated financial need. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Social Work.
Brendan Kelly Memorial Award
This award was established by Kim Kelly and Mike Maher, graduates of Memorial University of Newfoundland, to honour Kim’s brother Brendan who died by suicide in 2000. Having achieved his Bachelor of Arts at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Brendan was actively engaged in residence life and the University Catholic Community. Brendan was dedicated to hard work in his studies, volunteer initiatives and part-time employment. Valued at $500, it will be awarded annually to a social work student completing their final internship, who is from the Southern Shore on the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador, or who has graduated from a high school outside of the St. John’s Metropolitan area. Preference will be given to those who are completing an internship or have expressed an interest in the area of mental health. Recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Social Work.
Victoria Legge Award for Spiritual Leadership
Victoria Legge Award for Spiritual Leadership
This award was established by Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Mosaic University Chapel and the School of Social Work to honour Victoria Legge (1990-2013), a graduating B.S.W. student of the Class of 2013. Victoria was an executive member of Chi Alpha and an active member of Mosaic University Chapel. She developed her character and became a leader through active involvement with Emmanuel Pentecostal Tabernacle in Deer Lake and later at Mosaic University Chapel. Known as a positive, optimistic and socially conscious person, Victoria wished to make a difference in her community. Valued at $300, the award will be granted annually to a full- time student graduating with a Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) in the year in which the application is submitted. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to social justice and service to humanity and/or the environment through involvement in faith based activities and spiritual leadership. An application is required which is available at the School of Social Work. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Social Work.
Ed and Mary Lou Martin Award
This award was established by a generous donation from Ed and Mary Lou Martin who are proud supporters of Memorial University of Newfoundland and place a great emphasis on education. Ed and Mary Lou grew up in Grand Falls-Windsor and, at the age of 17, moved to St. John’s to continue their education. Ed and their four sons are graduates of Memorial University and Mary Lou is a registered nurse having graduated from St. Clare’s School of Nursing. Ed and Mary Lou recognize that leaving home to study brings additional financial strain to a student and they hope that this award will help to alleviate some of that pressure. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the award will be granted annually to a student from rural Newfoundland and Labrador who has relocated to study at the St. John’s Campus of Memorial University and who meets the minimum academic requirements for an award. The award will be distributed annually to a student in the School of Social Work or the Faculty of Science, on a rotating basis. Preference will be given first to students who have demonstrated financial need and within that pool of candidates, to mature students or student parents where possible. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate discipline.
Memorial University of Newfoundland Social Work Scholarship
Memorial University of Newfoundland Social Work Scholarship
This scholarship, at a value of at least $350.00, is awarded annually to a Social Work major enrolled in full-time study at Memorial University of Newfoundland. In the awarding of this scholarship, scholastic standing and financial need will be taken into account. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of Social Work and may be renewed in a subsequent year.
Professor John S. Morgan Scholarship
This scholarship has been named to honour the late Dr. John S. Morgan, an honorary graduate of the University who served as Visiting Professor of Social Work during the 1976-77 academic year. It is valued at $500.00 per annum and will be awarded on the basis of academic merit to an undergraduate student enrolled in the School of Social Work. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of the School.
Lorraine Morgan Dean’s Award for Service to Humanity and Pursuit of Social Justice
Thanks to a generous gift from a passionate friend of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Lorraine Morgan, a fund has been created to support the important work of students in the School of Social Work. Through this fund, Lorraine hopes to acknowledge the struggles of the most vulnerable people in our community and to provide Social Work students with more resources to support those that deserve a voice. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to one or more deserving full-time graduate or undergraduate Social Work students who embody Lorraine’s passion for helping those in need. Eligible students must be: travelling to complete their practicum, delivering educational opportunities or participating in an educational experience; participating in or hosting educational outreach opportunities in the community; working with a non-profit agency for their practicum; or participating in a similar opportunity as determined by the Dean of the School of Social Work. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. In the case of an undergraduate student, the award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. In the case of a graduate student, the award will be granted by the Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. In either case it will be awarded on the basis of a recommendation from the Dean, School of Social Work.
Rick Morris Memorial Bursary
Rick Morris Memorial Bursary
This bursary was established in memory of Rick Morris by his family and friends. Rick was a caring individual who was deeply committed to Newfoundland and worked with a variety of individuals, organizations, and government. He was a mentor to many helping professionals, who regularly sought his counsel on personal and professional issues. He was deeply concerned with violence against individuals, particularly women, children, and the survivors of Mount Cashel. He was involved in the establishment of Unified Family Court’s mediation services and frequently collaborated with the indigenous and senior’s communities. The bursary, valued at a portion of the income from the endowment, will be awarded annually to a student who is in financial need and meets the minimum academic requirements for a bursary. It will be awarded on a rotating basis to a student enrolled in one of the following academic areas: Year 1- School of Social Work, Year 2- Faculty of Education, Year 3- School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, Year 4- Department of Gender Studies and Year 5- Faculty of Nursing. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Head of the Unit for which the bursary is being awarded.
Mary Florence Mugford (Lane) Memorial Award for Social Work
This travel award was established by the family of Mary Florence Mugford (Lane) to honour their mother as a woman who persevered in life. This award is valued at a portion of the income from the endowment and will be awarded annually. The recipient will be a student in the School of Social Work who is traveling to a rural placement in the field of mental health and/or addictions. Preference will be given to a student who graduated from a high school outside of the St. John’s metropolitan area. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Dean, School of Social Work.
John J. Murphy Scholarship in Social Work
This scholarship, valued at $500.00, is awarded annually to a student who has achieved academic excellence upon completion of the first year of the Social Work 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, School of Social Work.
Elizabeth A. Newlands Memorial Scholarship in Social Work
Elizabeth A. Newlands Memorial Scholarship in Social Work
This scholarship has been named to honour the late Mrs. Elizabeth Newlands, one of the first graduates of the B.S.W. Program as Memorial University of Newfoundland. Valued at a minimum of $1,000.00 annually, it will be awarded on the basis of academics to either a graduate or undergraduate student enrolled in the School of Social Work. If granted to an undergraduate the scholarship will be awarded 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 scholarship will be awarded on the basis of an appropriate recommendation from the Dean, School of Social Work.
Dr. Heather Onyett Scholarship in Social Work
This scholarship was established by a generous bequest from Dr. Heather Onyett (1945-2020), BAH (University of Toronto), MD (Memorial University of Newfoundland), FRCPC, FAAP, Masters of Public Health (John Hopkins), Professor Emeritus, Queens University. Born and raised in Northern Ontario, her early experiences with remote communities profoundly influenced her life. She was the MUN Faculty of Medicine’s first pediatrician, and spent five years as Chief of Pediatrics in the Grenfell Region as a solo pediatrician providing primary, secondary and tertiary care for the indigenous and settler children living in remote communities. Her commitment to global health issues was a prominent factor in her professional and personal life for over fifty years as she practiced, taught and volunteered in many challenging regions of the world. In 2016 she received the Life Membership Award of the Canadian Pediatric Society for her dedication to advancing the health of children in Canada. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, one scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time student in each of years 2, 3 and 4 of the undergraduate Social Work degree program at Memorial University of Newfoundland, for a total of three scholarships per year. The recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. Preference will be given to the student at the top of their class in academic performance. The scholarship will be awarded by Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Social Work.
Dr. J. Victor Thompson Scholarship in Social Work
This scholarship, valued at not less than $650.00 is awarded annually to a full-time Social Work student upon completion of at least 90 credit hours in Social Work and other courses at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The award will be made on the basis of academic excellence by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, acting on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Social Work.
Undergraduate Award in Professional Studies
Undergraduate Award in Professional Studies
The Undergraduate Award in Professional Studies was established by Mr. Alan Rowe (B.Comm. ’78) through a generous donation to the Dare To Campaign. Eligible candidates must be Indigenous students from Labrador or the Territories of Canada who are enrolled full- time in the entrance year of an undergraduate professional program. Two new recipients will be selected each year on a rotating basis, between the Faculties of Business Administration, Engineering and Applied Science, Medicine, Nursing, Education and the Schools of Pharmacy, and Social Work. The award is valued at $2,500 per year and is renewable for up to three additional years (four years in total) if the recipient continues to be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate professional program and maintains clear academic standing as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. If a successful candidate entering a professional program is not identified in the discipline on rotation in a given year, an eligible student from one of the other disciplines may be selected. If no eligible student is identified from the entering year of any professional program, then the award may be given to a student beyond the entrance level in a professional program. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated financial need. The award is granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards in consultation with the Indigenous Student Resource Centre as needed.
Lorna Weafer Award in Social Work
This award was established in memory of Lorna Weafer. Lorna’s warmth and compassion knew no bounds; she absolutely adored children and volunteered as a Big Sister. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a full-time student in the Bachelor of Social Work program who best epitomizes Lorna’s passion for work with children and adolescents, and who demonstrates active community leadership or mentorship. Preference will be given to a mature student as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Social Work.
Description of exchange scholarships
Coca-Cola Scholarship for International Studies
This scholarship, valued at the annual interest on its endowment, has been established from contributions to the University's Opportunity Fund Campaign by The Coca-Cola Foundation. It will be awarded to a student who has completed at least two years of a degree program at Memorial University of Newfoundland and who has been accepted to attend a recognized university outside Canada for one or two semesters of study for transfer credit to Memorial University of Newfoundland towards completion of his/her undergraduate degree.
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. Fifteen or more bursaries will be available with approximately ten at the undergraduate level valued at $1,000.00 each and five at the graduate level valued at $2,000.00 each. 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 and in other countries such as Ireland, Malta, Russia, etc. In addition, students wishing to participate in formal exchange programs through the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, such as those with the University of Keele, 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 a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Paddy and Rita Dobbin Scholarship in Business
Paddy and Rita Dobbin Scholarship in Business
The Paddy and Rita Dobbin Scholarship is endowed through a gift from the Dobbin family members (children and grandchildren) in memory of Paddy Dobbin and Rita Power who were married on March 17, 1929. From his early life, Paddy demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a man not afraid of hard work or taking risks. He instilled these qualities in his eleven children. Paddy guided with much love and a spirit that anything was possible. Through example, he taught his children to never fear challenges, feeling there was always something to be learned. The scholarship is open to undergraduate students of scholarship standing, enrolled in the Faculty of Business Administration in the International Bachelor of Business Administration (I.B.B.A.) program, who have been accepted for, but not yet undertaken, the study abroad component of their program. Preference will be given to students who have been active in extracurricular activities at Memorial University of Newfoundland and/or in the community. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Annual Fund Awards
These awards are made possible each year by the generous donations of alumni and friends to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Annual Fund. Valued at a minimum of $500 they will be granted annually to undergraduate students enrolled in a Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences program. First preference is for students enrolled in a study abroad program within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland and the number of awards available annually will be at the discretion of the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The awards be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Elizabeth C. Hesson Memorial Scholarship in German
This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Elizabeth C. Hesson, Head of the Department of German and Russian from 1986 to 1989 and a member of that Department from 1969 to 1989, through the generosity of her family, colleagues and friends. The scholarship has a value of $1,000.00, and is normally awarded to a German major who has completed at least the second year of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland and who has demonstrated a high level of academic performance in German. The scholarship shall be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Head, Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, and is designed to assist the student to undertake a program of German studies in German- speaking Europe. In addition to academic excellence, financial need may be taken into account. This scholarship will not necessarily be awarded every academic year.
A.C. Hunter Travel Award in French
This award has a value of not less than $600.00 and is awarded annually. It has been established in memory of Dean A.C. Hunter through the generosity of Mrs. Hunter, the Provincial Government of Newfoundland, the Board of Regents of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Dean Hunter's former students and friends. The award shall take the form of a travel grant to a student, in second year or beyond, majoring or minoring in French who wishes to pursue a program of study of one or more semesters' duration, in French language, literature or culture, at a recognized institution in metropolitan France. Eligibility for this award requires a minimum of clear academic standing (as defined by the University) in the previous scholarship year. The award shall be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, on the recommendation of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
Muriel H. Hunter Award in Spanish
This award, valued at $600.00, is awarded out of income derived from a bequest to the University by the late Mrs. Muriel H. Hunter, wife of the late Dr. A.C. Hunter and former Lecturer in Spanish at the Memorial University College. The award shall take the form of a travel grant to a student, in second year or beyond, majoring or minoring in Spanish who wishes to pursue a program of study of one or more semesters' duration, in Spanish or Spanish-American language, literature or culture, at a recognized institution in metropolitan Spain or Latin America. Eligibility for this award requires a minimum of clear academic standing (as defined by the University) in the previous scholarship year. The award shall be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, on the recommendation of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
H.H. Jackson Travel Scholarship in German
This scholarship was established upon the retirement of Dr. Herbert H. Jackson, Professor Emeritus and first Head of the Department of German and Russian from 1967 to 1980, through the generosity of his colleagues and students. The scholarship has a minimum value of $500.00 and is awarded annually by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, upon the recommendation of the Department Head, to a candidate who has completed at least the second year of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland, has demonstrated a high level of academic performance in German, and is planning to undertake a program of studies and/or work assignment in a German-speaking country.