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Affinity NL (Ottawa) Scholarship
This scholarship is made possible by the fund raising efforts of the Ottawa Affinity Newfoundland and Labrador group and is valued at a portion of the income on the investment according to Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Awards Program Spending Policy. Based on scholarship standing (academic excellence), it will be awarded in an alternating fashion to a first year undergraduate student (entering their second year) and then a first-year graduate student (entering the first year of either a Master's or Ph.D. program). The student must be from a rural community in Newfoundland and Labrador, express an interest in returning to work in rural Newfoundland, and be registered for full-time studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Rural is defined as outside St. John’s and Corner Brook as determined by the Centre for Institutional Analysis and Planning, or an equivalent University or Government body. When awarded to an undergraduate student, the Scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. When awarded to a graduate student, it will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies upon the recommendation of the Awards and Medals Committee.
Paul Antle Entrepreneurial Award
This award was established by a generous donation from Paul Antle. Paul is an award-winning entrepreneur from St. John’s who graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick in 1987 and, in 2007, graduated from the Harvard Business School as co-Valedictorian. Valued at $1,000, it will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student in any field of study with a proven interest in entrepreneurship. The student will have demonstrated an entrepreneurial mindset and the leadership qualities associated with entrepreneurial success. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of Memorial’s Centre for Entrepreneurship in consultation with the Dean of the appropriate discipline.
Arnold's Cove, Come By Chance, North Harbour Fishers and Newfoundland Transshipment Scholarship
Arnold's Cove, Come By Chance, North Harbour Fishers and Newfoundland Transshipment Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Newfoundland Transshipment Limited (NTL) as part of an agreement between them and the Fishers Liaison Committee (FLC) of the Arnold’s Cove, Come By Chance and the North Harbour area. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually on the basis of scholarship standing to a Fisher or his/her descendant(s) who is registered as a full-time student at Memorial University of Newfoundland in any year or field of study. In the event that no applicants are received from Fishers or Fishers’ descendants in a given year, the scholarship may be awarded to another student from above noted geographic areas. Eligibility of applicants under the above criteria will be verified by the Fisheries Liaison Committee (FLC). Memorial University of Newfoundland is encouraged to ensure that the scholarship is alternated between communities and their eligible students. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of an application which may be obtained from and returned to the FLC for appropriate verification.
Ashbridge Scholarships/Bursaries
These awards, at least three at $500.00 each, are tenable to students beyond the first-year level of undergraduate programs. They are awarded on the basis of financial need and scholarship standing.
Baccalieu Trail Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, is made possible by the fund raising efforts of the Baccalieu Trail Chapter of the Alumni Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Based on scholarship standing the scholarship will be awarded to a student who is a resident of the Baccalieu Trail Region or has been a permanent resident of the region for the completion of their secondary education. The student must have successfully completed their first year of study and be entering second year of full- time study at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Baird-Stephenson Scholarship
This Scholarship, valued at $1,000.00 is to be awarded annually to a Memorial University of Newfoundland student in any year or field of study. It is named for Mrs. Edna Baird-Stephenson and her late husband, both of whom were former members of Memorial University of Newfoundland's faculty. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence.
Donald M. Balsom Award
Donald M. Balsom Award
The Newfoundland Brain Injury Association (NBIA) has established this award to honour Donald M. Balsom, former Associate Director of Memorial University of Newfoundland’s School of Continuing Education and brain injury survivor. Valued at $500.00, it will be awarded annually to a brain injured undergraduate student who is registered either part-time or full-time, in any year or field of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland, who has some volunteer experience with the NBIA and who is in clear academic standing at the University. In the event that no applications are received from brain injured students the award may be given to a student who has made a significant contribution as a volunteer to the Brain Injury Association. In special circumstances, the award may be held for more than one year. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards in consultation with NBIA as needed. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards office website.
Barnes House Bursaries
Two bursaries of $600.00 each have been donated by Dr. Charles Loader former Proctor of Barnes House and are tenable only by residents of Barnes House, Paton College, who have resided in the House for at least one semester prior to application. The awards will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards acting on the advice of a committee established by the Proctor of Barnes House. In making the awards, financial need and academic performance in the previous year will be taken into consideration. The bursaries will not be given to students who hold other major awards and will be paid in two equal instalments over two semester, payment in the second semester being dependent upon the recipients maintaining at least a "B" average. If there are no suitable candidates, the bursaries will not be awarded. Applications are available from the Residence Assistants, the Proctor or the Paton College Office. The deadline date for application is March 15.
Tonya Bassler Memorial Award for New Canadians
Tonya Bassler Memorial Award for New Canadians
This award was established by a generous donation from Dr. Gerhard Bassler in memory of his wife, Tonya Bassler. She devoted her professional career to teaching and helping refugees and immigrants in Newfoundland and Labrador start successful new lives in Canada. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, this award will be granted annually to a student who came to Canada as a refugee, resides in Newfoundland and Labrador and is enrolled in any undergraduate degree program at Memorial University of Newfoundland’s St. John’s or Grenfell campus. This award is renewable for up to 3 additional years, 4 years in total, if the student continues in an undergraduate program at the university and maintains clear academic standing. Recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. This award will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is avaialble at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Joanne Bath Rural Student Bursary
This bursary was established by Ms. Joanne Bath. Hailing from La Scie, NL, Joanne obtained a Bachelor of Social Work from Memorial University of Newfoundland. While working for a time in the social work field, Joanne was serendipitously introduced to fundraising, where she discovered a penchant for development relationship-building and ultimately, helping others. With a strong personal belief in the power of philanthropy, Joanne was moved to create this award so as to help others have the same opportunities that she has been afforded. Valued at $500.00 annually, the bursary will be awarded to a student in any year of study and faculty at Memorial University’s St. John’s Campus. First preference will be given to an undergraduate student from the town of La Scie, Newfoundland and Labrador. If there is no eligible student from La Scie, the candidate will have graduated from any rural high school in Newfoundland and Labrador. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by the University. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards.
E.A. Bishop (1889-1953) Memorial Scholarship
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.
Glenn Roy Blundon Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at $500.00, has been established by the family, friends and fellow students of the late Glenn Roy Blundon, a former student of Memorial University of Newfoundland who, despite his severe physical disability, succeeded in his studies and made a significant contribution to student life. In the awarding of this scholarship, preference will be given to academically qualified students with disabilities but those enrolled in the Special Education Program may be considered when no candidates are available from the first group. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Gary Bourne Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is the result of an endowment to the University funded largely by donations resulting from fundraising efforts of Gary's colleagues at the Office of Financial and Administrative Services. Valued at a portion of the annual accrued interest on the endowment it will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to an undergraduate student who is a dependent of a current, retired or deceased staff member of Memorial University of Newfoundland. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Doctor William Boyle Scholarships
Under the will of the late Dr. Robert William Boyle, the University, in 1956, received bequests establishing two scholarships, one in memory of the testator's mother, Sophie (Maddock) Boyle, to be awarded to a female student attending the University; and the other in memory of his father, Albert Desbrisay Boyle, to be awarded to a male student attending the University. The scholarships are to be awarded to the students who, having attended the University for a period of at least two years, are, in the opinion of the governing body of the University, best qualified in virtue of all-round attainment. Each scholarship will be tenable for two years and the emolument will be the income accruing from the bequest during the period of tenure of the scholarship.
Jenna Joyce Broomfield Award
Jenna Joyce Broomfield Award
This award was established by Anne Campbell and Janet Lenover in tribute to Jenna Broomfield. Ms. Broomfield is an Inuk woman from Labrador who, through her perseverance and tenacity, became the first lawyer admitted to the Alberta Bar in full traditional attire. Ms. Broomfield was inspired to enter law as a way to contribute back to her community. Valued at $2,000 annually the award will be granted to a student who identifies as a woman or as a gender-diverse person in any year of undergraduate studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland, who is of Labrador Inuit or Innu heritage, and who meets the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. Students can demonstrate their Indigenous heritage through provision of a membership card or demonstrate that they are claimed by their Indigenous community by providing a letter from a leader in their Indigenous community (for example, an Elder or local leader). Preference will be given to Indigenous residents of Labrador. If there are no candidates of Labrador heritage in a given year, the award may be given to a Canadian student who identifies as a woman or as a gender-diverse person, who is Indigenous, in any year of undergraduate studies and who meets the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. The Award may be renewable for up to four additional years, five (5) years in total, provided the recipient  maintains the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University, continues in their first undergraduate degree, and funding is available.  A new student will be selected when the previous student completes their eligibility.  The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of an application which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Cori Brown Memorial Award
Cori Brown Memorial Award
This award was established by Murray Brown and Barbara James to honour their beloved daughter, Cori Meagan Brown. Cori was born on November 24th, 1992 and passed away suddenly from natural causes, February 8th, 2018, at the age of 25. Her beautiful and giving spirit deeply touched everyone she knew. She was a dedicated employee of The Works for many years and was well respected by her co-workers and members. Cori showed a genuine interest and care for all members at The Works, from toddlers to senior citizens. She will forever be missed by family, friends, co-workers and her former classmates at the College of the North Atlantic. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the award will be granted to a full-time undergraduate student at Memorial University of Newfoundland who is employed at The Works. Eligible candidates will be beyond their first year of study and preference will be given to a student who shows commitment to their role and who strives to provide the highest quality service to the users of The Works. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors, The Works on the basis of an application which is available at The Works administration office or through http://www.theworksonline.ca/.
Keith Burt Entrepreneurial Award for International Students
This award was established by Paul and Marie Burt in memory of Keith Burt, who started the first Paint Shop franchise in Newfoundland and Labrador, opened on Topsail Road in 1975. Keith was a true entrepreneur. Despite having a young family and no safety net, he quit his job as an Office Manager to pursue his dream of becoming self-employed. Although he passed away suddenly in 1987, Keith’s early contributions helped build the foundation of this successful, Newfoundland-based business. Valued at $500 annually, the award will be granted to an international student who has been accepted for an entrepreneurial work term/internship through the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship (MCE). There will be one award granted per semester (Fall 2023; Winter 2024; Spring 2024). The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The award will be granted awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Director, Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship.
CITL Online Education Award
CITL Online Education Award
Established by the Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) and valued at $1,100, this award will be granted to a student who is entering their fourth year of any undergraduate program at Memorial University of Newfoundland and who has completed at least fifty per cent of their undergraduate course work, up to the end of the winter semester in the previous scholarship year, online. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Director, Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning.
Calgary Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship is being established through the fund raising efforts of the Calgary Alumni Branch of the Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumni Association. The scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, will be available to an undergraduate student, beyond first year, in any field of study who is a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador (a person who has maintained permanent residence in the Province for a minimum of twelve months immediately prior to entering the University) and who demonstrates academic excellence. Based on scholarship standing it will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
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.
Canadian Federation of University Women St. John's Undergraduate Scholarship
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) Golden Jubilee Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, will be awarded to a student entering the final year of undergraduate studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Based on scholarship standing, the scholarship will be available to a student majoring in a field of study that is covered by the fields of interest of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum specifically; Earth Sciences, Geophysics, Geography, Economics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business and Commerce. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Roland (Rex) Carter Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2014 in memory of Roland (Rex) Carter, employee of the Department of Technical Services. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to students who are children, grandchildren, siblings, legal guardians, nieces, nephews or spouses of current, retired or deceased employees or former employees with a minimum of five years service in the Department of Technical Services at Memorial University. Preference will be given to students entering their first year at Memorial University, but all undergraduate students are eligible. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University. In the case of ties between candidates, financial need may be used as a determining factor. The scholarship will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of an application which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Harvey and June Chafe Memorial Bursary