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Dr. Herbert Lench Pottle Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by the family of Dr. Pottle who served as a member of the Commission of Government (1947-49) and as the Minister of Public Welfare (1949-55) in the Government of Newfoundland. His career also included educational administration, magistrate, author and member of the first Board of Regents at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Valued at the annual interest on the endowment, this scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Education. Preference will be given to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing and financial need and a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Education.
Dr. Herbert Lench Pottle Scholarship in Education
This scholarship has been established by Helen Louise Wesanko in memory of her father, Dr. Herbert Lench Pottle. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, the scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Education with preference given to students who are entering the Faculty. The student must be a native-born Newfoundlander or a graduate of a Newfoundland High School. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing and a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Education.
Scholarship for Encouraging the Love of Mathematics
This scholarship is established by Denise (nee O’Gay) B.A.(Ed.) (1982) and Fred Mifflin. It is created to encourage and support female Education students who are passionate about teaching Mathematics with a strong preference for teaching at the Primary/Elementary level. The recipient must demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the teaching of Mathematics by inspiring young students with a love for learning Mathematics. To be eligible, students must be full-time female undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Education. Preference will be given to students who graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards based on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Education.
Scott Memorial Scholarship
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.
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.
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 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.
Tony Walsh Scholarship
Tony Walsh Scholarship
This scholarship has been established in memory of Tony Walsh (1898-1994). Tony was a dedicated teacher who demonstrated leadership and determination throughout his life. This scholarship was established by his friends to promote his legacy as an educator, especially in the Okanagan Valley, B.C., and as the founder of the Benedict Labre House of Montreal. Valued at $1,000.00, this scholarship is awarded to a student entering their second year of undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Education. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship 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 Dean, Faculty of Education
Augusta Barter Travel Bursary in Nursing
This bursary was established by a donation from Gloria Barter in memory of her mother Eliza Augusta Barter. Aunt Gussie or Mom Barter as she was called was born in Bay de Verde in 1909. After finishing high school she completed a three-year nursing program at the Grace Hospital in St. John’s. During her career Mom Barter delivered hundreds of babies, never losing a mother or child. She served her community of Bay de Verde as a nurse, doctor, midwife and undertaker. Her community repaid her devotion by awarding her Bay de Verde’s first Citizen of the Year award. Later, the town nominated her for the Order of Canada which she received in 1990. One travel bursary valued at $1,000 will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) program for travel to do a clinical course in a rural area of the province including Labrador, or a clinical course in another country. The recipient must meet the academic requirements for a 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 Dean, Faculty of Nursing.
Blagdon Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Angela Crawford in memory of her grandfather Jeremiah, her aunt Lucy and her cousin Brian. Valued at $1,000, it will be awarded annually to a full-time student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) program at Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Faculty of Nursing or the Centre for Nursing Studies who has demonstrated care and concern for the improvement of their own health or the health of fellow students or members of the community. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship 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 Dean, Faculty of Nursing.
Eleanor and Norval Blair Travel Scholarship in Nursing
This scholarship is made possible through a donation to the Opportunity Fund Campaign in 1998 by Mr. and Mrs. Blair. The scholarship, valued at the annual accrued interest on the endowment, shall take the form of a travel grant to a student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) program at the Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Nursing site who has demonstrated excellence in nursing practice. The recipient will be a student in the third or fourth year of the program who will pursue each of the clinical practicum courses in the given semester. First preference will be given to those students going outside the province of Newfoundland and Labrador to complete their clinical. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing and a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Nursing.
Emergency Medicine Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Discipline of Emergency Medicine and the emergency medicine community of Newfoundland and Labrador. Valued at $500, the scholarship will be awarded annually on a rotating basis between the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Nursing undergraduate nursing program at either the Memorial University Faculty of Nursing (MUNFON), Centre for Nursing Studies (CNS), or Western Regional School of Nursing (WRSON). In years where the scholarship is awarded to a student in the Faculty of Medicine, recipients must be in the clerkship portion of the Doctor of Medicine degree (year 3 or 4). In years where the scholarship is awarded to a student in the Faculty of Nursing, recipients must be in the clinical year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (year 3 or 4). In both cases, preference will be given to a learner with demonstrated interest in Emergency Medicine, who exemplifies the qualities of compassion and professionalism. 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 of Medicine’s Advisory Committee on Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards or the Dean, Faculty of Nursing, as appropriate.
Helen Fiander Memorial Travel Bursary
This travel bursary was established by Angela Crawford in memory of her grandmother Helen Fiander who was from a very rural area in Labrador. When Helen was 15, she survived a burst appendix after being taken to the closest cottage hospital in a small dory. Valued at $1,000, one bursary will be awarded annually to a full-time student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) program at Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Faculty of Nursing or the Centre for Nursing Studies for travel to complete a clinical course in a rural area of the province. Preference will be given to students travelling to 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 on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Nursing.
Barbara Fowlow Memorial Scholarship
Barbara Fowlow Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is made possible by a fund established by friends and colleagues in memory of Barbara Fowlow, a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland's School of Nursing. Valued at the annual interest on the initial endowment, it is awarded annually to a student who is entering the final year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Program. Preference in awarding the scholarship will go to students who have shown an interest in Cardiovascular Nursing and/or been involved in student life through volunteer work, involvement in Student Societies etc., during their university years, particularly within the Faculty of Nursing. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing and a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Nursing.
General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from the General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association. The General Hospital School of Nursing was Newfoundland and Labrador’s first training school for nurses, graduating more than 3,500 nurses between 1903 and 1998. The School valued the quest for excellence in both nursing education and nursing practice, a constant striving for what “should be” rather than acceptance of “what is”, an openness to change to reflect the needs of a changing environment and advances in health care and nursing, and a recognition of the responsibility for nurses to set the standards for their education and practice. The General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association has supported many nurses through their education and, through this scholarship, intends to continue the legacy of nursing education in the province. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, one or more scholarships will be awarded annually to students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Program at Memorial University of Newfoundland who excel in their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year clinical experience, and thereby display the values so important to the General Hospital School of Nursing. 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 Nursing.
William Thomas Gillam Healthy Aging Award
William Thomas Gillam Healthy Aging Award
This award was established by a generous donation from Susan Gillam in memory of her father, William Thomas Gillam. William “Tom” Gillam embodied a “life well-lived.” Bringing laughter and storytelling to everyone he met, Tom learnt new skills and mastered old ones well into his senior years – from painting to hunting and fishing. In sickness and health, Tom was determined to lead an active life and share it with others, young and old. Tom loved life and everything in it, passing on this ethos and inspiring all who were lucky enough to have known him. Valued at $500, it will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student who is in their last year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) program at Western Regional School of Nursing and on track to graduate that year. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrated excellence in the area of healthy aging. 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 of the Director, Western Regional School of Nursing.
Glendinning and Miller Family Scholarship in Nursing
This scholarship was established by Jane Carol Glendinning-Johnson, Andrea (Glendinning) Sumsion, and Barbara (Glendinning) Smith to honour and remember Andrew and Jane (Bethune) Glendinning and Hugh and Barbara (Green) Miller, their respective offspring and other family members, and to recognize their belief in the value of education which has carried down to the present generation. This scholarship, valued at a portion of the accrued interest on an initial endowment, will be awarded annually to a student registered full-time in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing and a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Nursing.
Cathy (Riggs) Hardy Memorial Scholarship for Clinical Nursing Excellence
Cathy (Riggs) Hardy Memorial Scholarship for Clinical Nursing Excellence
This scholarship was established to honour the late Cathy (Riggs) Hardy, an exemplary nurse and leader, who consistently demonstrated compassion in the care of patients and families and was a strong proponent of the critical role that nurses need to play in the healthcare system. Cathy graduated from The Salvation Army Grace General Hospital School of Nursing and worked at the Grace for most of her career. Prior to her passing in 1997, Cathy was the Nurse Manager for the Dialysis and Dermatology programs. Valued at $1,000 the scholarship will be awarded annually to a student completing the final year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Program at the Memorial University Faculty of Nursing (MUNFON), Centre for Nursing Studies (CNS), or Western Regional School of Nursing (WRSON) who has exceled in clinical practice courses. 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 Dean, Faculty of Nursing.
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 and is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Grateful Patient Bursary
Grateful Patient Bursary
This bursary was established by a gift from an anonymous donor who wanted to support the education of nurses at Memorial University of Newfoundland in recognition and gratitude for the nursing care he received during a difficult time in his life. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, one or more bursaries will be awarded annually to Memorial University of Newfoundland students entering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Program who have demonstrated financial need as well as meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by the University. It is the donor’s wish that the recipients, at such time when they are financially able, will contribute back to the Grateful Patient Bursary to enable the Fund to grow and assist more students. This bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Nursing.
Hettie (Pelley) Hardy RN and Eric Hardy Entrance Award
This award was established by the friends and family of Hettie and Eric Hardy. Passionate about their family and about education, Hettie and Eric were guardians of the heritage of outport living and believed strongly in the importance of community. Hettie was a member of the Salvation Army Grace Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1953 whose career included St. John’s Sanatorium for TB, seniors care, obstetrics and volunteer for International Grenfell Association. Eric was an early technology pioneer who worked with wireless communication from his Marconi Company office on Signal Hill and other air and marine stations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, this award will be granted annually on a rotating basis between the Faculty of Nursing and the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science to an undergraduate student entering the University from high school. The Nursing award will be granted to a student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) program who is from a rural community in Newfoundland and Labrador. In cases where more than one suitable candidate is identified, special consideration will be given to those with demonstrated record of community service in their rural community. The Engineering award will be granted to a student entering the undergraduate program from a rural community, with preference to a student from Labrador. 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, Faculty of Nursing or the Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.
Heart and Stroke Foundation Nursing Bursary
Heart and Stroke Foundation Nursing Bursary
This bursary was established by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Valued at $2,500 each, 4 bursaries will be granted to full-time students in the undergraduate nursing program at any of the three sites: the Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Nursing (MUNFON), Centre for Nursing Studies (CNS), or Western Regional School of Nursing (WRSON). The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by the University and demonstrate an interest in cardiac or stroke nursing. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Nursing.
Vernon and Phyllis Hollett Award in Nursing
This award was established by a generous donation from members of the Hollett Family. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a Faculty of Nursing student who has demonstrated compassion and respect for their patients during their clinical placements. 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 of the Faculty of Nursing.
Rosalie Humphries Memorial Award in Obstetrics
This award was established by a generous donation from Lorne Humphries in loving memory of his wife, Rosalie Humphries. Rosalie was trained as a nurse at the SA Grace Hospital School of Nursing in St. John’s and continued at the Grace where she worked in Obstetrics (Case Room). Upon completing graduate courses through Dalhousie University she was appointed nursing obstetrics instructor at the SA Grace Hospital School of Nursing. Rosalie was a life-long educator and caregiver and her desire to help others was clear in her everyday actions and her community work, volunteering to help those in need. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, this award will be granted annually to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Program who embodies the qualities and compassion that Rosalie was known for and instilled in her students. Recipients of this award will demonstrate clinical excellence and compassion in the care of women, newborns and families during the year surrounding childbirth. The student’s file may be used to determine examples of clinical and academic excellence. 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 Dean, Faculty of Nursing.
International Clinical Nursing Placement Award