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Dr. Lessey Sooklal Scholarship
This fund was established in memory of Dr. Lessey Sooklal, who joined the School of Business in 1978 (later renamed the Faculty of Business Administration), and was an active member of the faculty until his death in 2006. A full Professor in the area of Human Resource Management, Dr. Sooklal shared his passion for the subject with his students and colleagues. The fund will provide an annual scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, to an undergraduate student in Business Administration who is concentrating in Human Resource Management. The scholarship will be awarded to students in Terms 6 or 7 of the Bachelor of Commerce program, or the final year of the Bachelor of Business Administration program. The main criteria in awarding the scholarship are scholarship standing and excellence in and commitment to the area of Human Resource Management. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of Business Administration.
Don Spurrell Memorial Award
This award was established by family, friends, colleagues and clients of Don Spurrell. Don graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1999 and tragically passed away in 2016 at the age of 39. He is remembered as a wonderful, bright, passionate, and generous person who loved his family and his work. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student enrolled in any program and any year of study in the Faculty of Business Administration. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. Preference will be given to a student engaged in entrepreneurial activities at Memorial University, who has demonstrated the initiative, creativity and desire to become a successful entrepreneur. 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.
St. John’s Maple Leafs Legacy Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Leafs Foundation Inc. and the St. John’s Maple Leafs Booster Club to recognize the contribution of the St. John’s Maple Leafs hockey team to youth and community in the Province. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, the scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students in the Faculty of Business Administration who meet scholarship standing and who have been active in athletic or extracurricular activities at Memorial University of Newfoundland and/or in the community. In the case of undergraduate students the scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration. In the case of graduate students, the scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration.
James P. Steinhauer Memorial Scholarship in Small Business and Entrepreneurship
This scholarship is awarded out of income from a bequest by Mrs. S. Louise Steinhauer made in memory of her husband James and her son James, both prominent St. John's entrepreneurs. The scholarship will be awarded to a student in Term 5 of the commerce program who is completing a concentration in Small Business/Entrepreneurship. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing and a recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Sun Life Financial Scholarship in Applications of Technology
The Sun Life Financial Scholarship in Applications of Technology is consistent with the company’s belief that education is key to the future well-being of individuals, business and society. The scholarship, valued at the annual interest on the endowment, will be designated on an annually rotating basis to a student on the Corner Brook campus and the St. John’s campus. It will be awarded to a student within the faculties of Science, Engineering and Applied Science and Business Administration who is focusing his/her studies on the application of technology and has demonstrated scholarship standing. In addition, the student will have actively participated in extra-curricular activities and have been active in student life. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the appropriate Dean and /or the Vice-President of Grenfell Campus.
Toromont Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at the annual interest on the endowment, has been established by Toromont Industries Ltd. as part of the Opportunity Fund Campaign. It will be awarded on an annually rotating basis between students in Business Administration and Engineering and Applied Science. It will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing, extracurricular activities, and need. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation from the Dean of the appropriate discipline.
Peter and Karin Tremaine Atlantic Promise Scholarship in Business
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Peter and Karin Tremaine (MBA’98). Valued at the cost of tuition annually, it will be awarded to a full-time Indigenous student in any year of study in any undergraduate program at the Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland. 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.
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, Education and the Schools of Nursing, 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 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.
Harold L. Wareham Memorial Bursary in Business
This bursary was established through generous donations from family, friends and colleagues in memory of Harold L. Wareham (B.Comm.’57). Harold was born in Harbour Buffet, NL and was a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland’s inaugural commerce class of 1957. A successful venture capitalist and entrepreneur who supported and invested in the economy of Newfoundland, he was highly respected as a leader, mentor and visionary. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the bursary will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in any program of study in the Faculty of Business Administration. The recipient must have graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador and must meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by Memorial University. This bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards in the case of an undergraduate recipient, or the Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Dean, Graduate Studies in the case of a graduate recipient, both on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
James J. Walsh Memorial Scholarships
James J. Walsh Memorial Scholarships
Two undergraduate scholarships, established by the Walsh family to commemorate the memory of a dear husband and father, James J. Walsh, are tenable at Memorial University of Newfoundland and are valued at $500.00 each. One scholarship will be tenable in the Faculty of Business Administration to a physically handicapped student. If no physically handicapped student is available, the award will be open to any student enrolled in the Faculty provided that the student is in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, acting on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Lillian Grandy (Wells) Business/Entrepreneurship Award
This award has been established by Kent and H. Joan Decker (Grandy) in loving memory of Mrs. Lillian Grandy who, with only elementary education and no formal training, helped support her family through her entrepreneurial spirit and hard work. During the early years of her marriage when her children were young, Lillian provided seamstress services to the local community from her home. In 1988 she completed her first formal training in Basic Sewing through the Continuing Education Program, Department of Education. Over the years she completed many continuing education programs and was subsequently employed as an Instructor to deliver programs on behalf of the Department. Later she established her textiles and craft business, Lillian’s Fabrics, which she operated until her passing at a much too young age. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the award will be granted to a full-time female undergraduate student enrolled in Business 5600 (New Venture Creation) in the scholarship year. The student must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland and have graduated from a high school in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
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.
Wood Gundy Scholarship for Undergraduate Business Students
Wood Gundy Scholarship for Undergraduate Business Students
The Wood Gundy Scholarship for Undergraduate Business Students will be awarded annually to a student of scholarship standing in Business Administration, who has demonstrated leadership ability through participation in student, faculty or University activities and/or contribution to the larger community. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated career interest in the area of finance. The value of this scholarship will be determined by the annual income derived from the initial endowment. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Wright-Green Undergraduate Award in Business Studies
The Wright-Green Undergraduate Award in Business Studies valued at $500, honours a century of service by two small businesses in rural Newfoundland – Robert Wright and Sons (Harry and Ralph) and George Green and Bros., later George Green and Son (Robert) Ltd. Both enterprises were an integral part of the social fabric of their respective communities of Greenspond and Valleyfield. Eligible candidates must be full-time undergraduate students in the Faculty of Business Administration. The recipient of this award should have completed or be enrolled in course(s) in French. If there is no suitable student with a focus in French in any particular year, consideration may be given to a student with a similar focus in an alternate second language. 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.
Zurel Family Bursary
The Zurel Family Bursary was established by Lynn (Sullivan) Zurel, a 1986 Bachelor of Commerce – Honours (Co-operative) graduate, to recognize the contribution made by the Faculty of Business Administration and Memorial University of Newfoundland to the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Valued at $1,000 annually, the bursary will be awarded to a full time undergraduate student upon entrance to the Bachelor of Commerce program at the University.  The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined the University and demonstrate financial need. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Canadian Federation of University Women St. John's Undergraduate Bursary
This Bursary 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 Bursaries, 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 Bursary as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The Bursary 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.
Collins Family Memorial Scholarship in Social Work
This scholarship was established by the family and friends of the late pediatrician and politician Dr. John F. Collins, nurse and genealogist Irene M. (Halley) Collins, and mental health educator John H. Collins. These three members of the Collins family shared a love of education, a dedication to community service and many years working in the medical and mental health fields. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded annually to an undergraduate Social Work student who has demonstrated a passion for mental health education and support through a practicum hosted by a mental health and addictions focused agency or a practicum involving client-based services related to mental health. Preference will be given to a student in an unpaid placement. 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 Dean, School of Social Work.
Christopher & Donna Cox Scholarship
Christopher & Donna Cox Scholarship
This scholarship, established through a generous contribution by Dr. Donna Hardy Cox and Dr. Christopher Cox, is valued at $500 per annum. Drs. Donna Hardy Cox and Christopher Cox, both alumni of Memorial University of Newfoundland, have established this scholarship in gratitude for their well-rounded student life and academic experiences. To be eligible, candidates must be full-time undergraduate students. The scholarship will be awarded annually on a rotating basis between the School of Social Work and the Faculty of Medicine, beginning with the latter. In Medicine, the Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating M.D. student who has a strong academic record and who has expressed an interest in specializing in Oncology. In the School of Social Work it will be awarded to a graduating B.S.W. student who is in scholarship standing and who has made the greatest contribution to student and community leadership. The Scholarship is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, based on the recommendation of the Dean/Director of the appropriate discipline.
Sheena Findlay Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honour a matriarch of the School of Social Work at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Sheena Findlay, by School of Social Work alumna Marian Walsh (SW’76) and other alumni of the school. A faculty member for more than 23 years, Sheena taught a wide range of undergraduate courses, developed courses for distance education, made creative use of ETV resources in order to present video material to students, served as curriculum consultant for certificate programs with MUN Extension Services, and served as the associate director of the School of Social Work. Valued at $2,000 annually, the scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student in the School of Social Work at Memorial University. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need or who has overcome, or is dealing with, a mental health challenge. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. An application is required and is available through 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, School of Social Work.
Joanne Finney Murray Scholarship in Social Work
Joanne Finney Murray Scholarship in Social Work
This scholarship, established in honour of Ms. Joanne Finney Murray was created by her brother, Mr. Steve Finney. As a daughter, mother, wife and sister, Joanne is known in her family as an incredibly generous-hearted person who will share whatever she has to help others. As a lifelong caregiver to children young and old, she has been that caring adult who treats each child like her own. Valued at $1,000.00, the scholarship will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student in the School of Social Work who is participating in a practicum in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a 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 Dean, Faculty of Social Work.
Andrew Harvey Memorial Scholarship in Social Work   
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Helena and Joe Butler in memory of their son-in-law, Andrew Harvey, who passed away suddenly of natural causes in 2021. Through his love of learning, Andrew demonstrated a lifelong commitment to education. He earned multiple degrees including a Master of Adult Education and Community Development ’20, and BA’05 (History) (St. Francis Xavier), and a BSW’12 (Memorial). Committed to growing a better community, Andrew’s engagements included social work, affordable housing, supporting the arts, political activism, Indigenous culture, and food security. Andrew was a force multiplier for happiness – doubling and tripling the joy of any occasion. To the people who knew him, he was a consistent support, a loud perfectly timed laugh, and an encouraging force that made life richer, funnier, and infinitely more wondrous.  Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student in any year of study in any year of the undergraduate social work program who identifies as Indigenous and/or is working with (or has expressed an interest in working with) people in an Indigenous community. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for scholarship standing 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 Dean, School of Social Work.   
Eva and Herschel Gora Bursary
Eva and Herschel Gora Bursary
This renewable bursary, valued at $4,000 annually, was established in honour of Eva and Herschel (Harry) Gora. Eva and Harry were World War II Holocaust survivors who held a deep belief in the value of higher education. The bursary will be awarded to a full time student of Indigenous heritage who is enrolled in either the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, or School of Social Work at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Students can demonstrate their Indigenous heritage through provision of a membership card or demonstrate that they are part of their Indigenous community by providing a letter from a community leader or Elder in their Indigenous community. Eligible students must meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by the University. This bursary is renewable for an additional three years, four years in total, provided the successful candidate continues to maintain the academic requirements for a bursary. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Grateful Patient Travel Award in Social Work
This award was established by a gift from an anonymous donor who wanted to support the education of students in the School of Social Work at Memorial University of Newfoundland in recognition and gratitude for the health care he received during a difficult time in his life. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, one or more of the awards will be granted annually to students in the Bachelor of Social Work program who are travelling to rural Newfoundland and Labrador for their practicum, with the number and value of the awards to be determined by the Dean, School of Social Work. The recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. Preference will be given to students who are not already in receipt of another scholarship, bursary or award administered by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards at the time of the granting of this award. It is the donor’s hope that the recipients, at such time when they are financially able, will contribute back to the Grateful Patient Travel Award to enable the fund to grow and assist more students. 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.
Joe and Bill Green Community Practicum Award