bibrahim/traindata huggingface dataset:
Harvey and June Chafe Memorial Bursary
The Harvey and June Chafe Memorial Bursary was established by a generous bequest from the Estate of June Maria Chafe. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, it will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student at Memorial University of Newfoundland in any field of study. The recipient must have demonstrated financial need and meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Marion (Ward Hue) Christian Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at a portion of the income from the endowment, is the result of a generous donation by Dr. David Ward, and is established in memory of his mother, Marion (Ward Hue) Christian. Originally from Trinity, Trinity Bay, Marion worked with the Department of Public Health helping elderly adults learn to read before going on to Columbia University and Emory College to study special education and geriatrics. She later served as the Deputy Director of the Hoyles Home, St. John’s until her retirement. The scholarship recipient will be a full-time undergraduate student beyond first year who must demonstrate financial need as well as scholarship standing. The student must be from an area of Newfoundland and Labrador outside of metropolitan St. John’s and Corner Brook. Although students in all areas of study are eligible, preference will be given to those studying in the sciences. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
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.
Coinamatic Residence Award
This award was established by Coinamatic Canada Inc. Valued at $1,000 annually, the award will be granted to a student who lives in university residence in the current winter semester and also lived in residence the previous fall semester and who has shown exceptional leadership in raising environmental awareness and in environmental projects and activities. The recipient must be nominated for the award. Students may nominate themselves or may be nominated by another student or a member of Student Residences. 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 on the recommendation of the Director, Student Residences, in consultation with the Manager, Residence Life.
Colbourne Family Scholarship
Colbourne Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous gift from the estate of Alexander T. (Sandy) Colbourne with additional funding provided by his daughter Dr. Ann Colbourne. Sandy, a local businessman and community leader and his wife, Blanche, instilled an appreciation of higher education and service in both their children, Peter and Ann. This gift honours these values. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, one or more scholarships will be awarded annually to students who have completed their first year of studies in any faculty or school at Memorial University’s St. John’s campus. Recipients must have demonstrated leadership ability and meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. This scholarship is renewable for an additional two years, three years in total, provided the successful candidates maintain scholarship standing. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic).
Compass Group Canada Scholarship
From a sum of money donated by Compass Group Canada, a scholarship fund has been established for students who reside in Paton College, who have completed their second year of studies while in residence and who will return to residence for their third year. The awards, valued at a minimum of $1,000.00, will be made annually on the basis of academic excellence. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage senior students of high academic calibre to live in residence.
Raymond J. Condon Memorial Alumni Award
This award commemorates Raymond J. Condon, Memorial graduate and first principal of the Labrador West Campus of Labrador College. It was established in 1993 through generous donations from family and friends under the sponsorship of the Labrador West branch of the MUN Alumni Association. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, this award will be granted to a student who has completed their first year Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transfer Program at the Labrador West Campus of the College of the North Atlantic and is transferring to Memorial University of Newfoundland the following year. The recipient must have completed a minimum of 9 credit courses that are transferrable to Memorial University and received a minimum 60% average in all courses at the end of the academic year. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Campus Director, Labrador West Campus, College of the North Atlantic.
Country Ribbon Scholarship
Country Ribbon Scholarship
This scholarship is available to dependants (sons, daughters or wards) of employees of Country Ribbon. Valued at $1,000.00 annually it will be awarded, with first preference, to an entrance student registered for full-time studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. If no suitable candidate can be identified from the first group the scholarship may be awarded to an undergraduate student registered for full-time studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Based on scholarship standing 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.
Crowley Bursaries
These bursaries, one or more valued at a minimum of $1,000.00 each annually, are the result of the interest on an endowment to the University by Mr. Ronald Crowley. In awarding these bursaries preference will be given to undergraduate sons or daughters of fisherpersons whenever possible. However, when such candidates cannot be identified the bursaries will be awarded to other eligible undergraduate students at Memorial University of Newfoundland. In both cases candidates may be in any year or field of study. They will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing and financial need as defined by the University.
Crow’s Nest Officers’ Club Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Crow’s Nest Officers’ Club Inc. to honour the 75th anniversary of the Club’s founding. Established in 1942, the Crow’s Nest Officers’ Club, a National Historic Site, is committed to maintaining the historic character of the Club and its artifacts, and to remembering and commemorating its wartime history and the commitment of the allied naval and merchant marine personnel who served during the Battle of the Atlantic. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, this scholarship is tenable to students in their second or third year of any degree programme. The scholarship will be based on academic standing, demonstrated leadership and participation in student life, and community service. Financial need may also be considered. This scholarship will be awarded annually by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
David Curran Award in Regional Development
David Curran Award in Regional Development
This award was created in recognition of David Curran, a passionate advocate and tireless champion of rural Newfoundland and Labrador. It was established by the Harris Centre, the Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Economic Development Association, and Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador to recognize Mr. Curran’s impact on rural Newfoundland and Labrador, and to encourage that same spirit of community development innovation in undergraduate students at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Valued at a portion of the income of the investment, the award will be granted annually to a student beyond first year enrolled in any program with a study focus in a field relating to regional development. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. To apply for this award, students are to submit a paper on the topic of regional development along with an application form. The paper may be one prepared for a course or specifically for this application. Application forms will be available through the Harris Centre’s online application system at www.mun.ca/harriscentre/funding. The application deadline is January 31st. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Nominating Committee of the Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development.
Reverend Doctor Levi Curtis Bursary
This bursary has a value of at least $200.00 and is awarded each year to a student who is a candidate for the ministry of the United Church, a child of a minister of the United Church, or the child of a needy United Churchman. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Jennifer Cutler Memorial Award
This Award was established by several staff within the Office of Development in memory of a dear colleague, Jennifer Cutler, who passed away in January 2016. Valued at $500 annually, the award will be granted to a child, legal guardian or dependent of a current, retired or deceased staff member at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The Donors recognize that although academic excellence is commendable, it is not the only criteria for acknowledging the hard work and perseverance of pursuing an education. Preference will be given to a student who is not in receipt of another scholarship, bursary or award administered by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards at the time of granting this Award. 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 on the basis of an application which is available at the Scholarships and Awards website.
DISC Student Involvement Award
DISC Student Involvement Award
This award was established by the MUN Disability Information Support Centre (DISC). Valued at $500 each, two awards will be granted annually to students who self-identify as having a disability. The recipients can be in any program and year of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference will go to students who are involved with student life, community volunteer work or maintain a high academic average. 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. An application is required and is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Donald W.K. Dawe Memorial Scholarship
This annual scholarship, valued at $500.00, has been established by the family, friends and associates of the late Donald W.K. Dawe, Q.C., who attended the Memorial University College in 1933-34. In making the award, preference may be given in the first instance to a needy and academically qualified student beyond the first year from outport Newfoundland and Labrador.
Don and Mona Dooley (OLOF) Thailand Scholarship
This Scholarship was established by a generous donation from the estate of Don and Mona Dooley. Don and Mona lived in Thailand from 1966-1970 while Don worked for an international company that sold wine and spirits to U.S. military bases in Thailand, Nepal and India. During their four years in Thailand the Dooley’s grew to love the country and its people. Upon their return to Newfoundland they made many return visits to Thailand to vacation and visit friends. This scholarship is their way of giving back to the country that was an important part of their lives. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student from Thailand who meets the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship. In the event there is no qualified student from Thailand in a given year it may be awarded to an eligible student from Southeast Asia, or the funds may be held for the following year. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Vivian Douglas Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been established from a donation to the University by Mrs. Edna Baird-Stephenson in honour of her housekeeper Mrs. Vivian Douglas from Grand Bank. It is valued at the annual accrued interest on the initial donation and will be awarded to a student beyond first year in any field of study. It will be awarded annually on the basis of scholarship standing and financial need.
Doyle House Awards
These awards are the result of fundraising by the Doyle House Academic Committee. Three, valued at $100.00 each, will be awarded annually to residents of Doyle House. They will be awarded in the Winter semester of each year as follows:
Highest senior resident average; to a resident of Doyle House who has resided there two consecutive semesters prior to receiving the award and who has a minimum of 70% average.
Highest freshman resident average; to a student who had resided in Doyle House for the current and previous semester and who had a minimum of 70% average in the Fall Semester.
Most improved average; to a student who has shown the greatest academic improvement during the most recent two semesters, who has been a resident of Doyle House for two consecutive semesters prior to receiving the award and who has a minimum of 70% average in the most recent semester he/she must have achieved at least a 50% average.
These awards will be made by the Committee in Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards acting upon a recommendation from a committee representing Student Residences and Doyle House. Additional information can be obtained from the Residence Assistants, Academic Don or Proctor of Doyle House.
Kathleen K. (Fitz-Gerald) Earle Memorial Award
This award was established by a generous donation from Memorial University of Newfoundland alumna Margaret Allan (BA’82, MBA’95) in recognition of her mother, Kathleen Earle. After having her family, at age 40, Kathleen returned to Memorial University to complete her undergraduate degree. She went on to work at the Memorial University Library for 18 years until her retirement in 1985.  Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be granted annually to a mature student in any year of study who self-identifies as a woman or as gender diverse. Preference will be given to a student who has a gap in studies of two or more years. The recipient may be in any undergraduate program of study and must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Dr. J. Douglas Eaton Scholarships
Upon the retirement of Dr. J. Douglas Eaton from the position of Vice-President (Student Affairs & Services) in 1983, the student body of Memorial University of Newfoundland donated a sum of money to fund two undergraduate scholarships in his honour, valued at $500.00 each. These awards, tenable to students beyond first year will be made on the basis of academic standing and demonstrated active participation in student life. In cases of competition between students of equal standing, need shall be the determining factor in awarding the scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, acting on the recommendation of MUNSU.
Fraser Edison Scholarship
Fraser Edison Scholarship
This scholarship is the result of a donation to the Opportunity Fund in 1999 by Mr. Fraser Edison. It will be valued at the annual interest on the endowment and will be awarded to an undergraduate student who has a recognized physical disability. An application is required and is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Facilities Management Undergraduate Scholarship
This scholarship fund is the result of an endowment which began in 1996 as a part of the Opportunity Fund Campaign. The fund will provide one or more scholarships valued at a minimum of $500 each to students who are children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters or spouses of current or retired employees of the Department of Facilities Management, Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference in awarding the scholarship(s) will be given to entrance students but undergraduates may also qualify. The scholarship(s) will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing but in the case of ties between candidates, need may be used as a determining factor. An application is required and is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Ralph L. Finley Scholarships
Under the will of the late Mr. Ralph L. Finley, the University in 1987 received a bequest establishing two scholarships. The awards are to be tenable to needy undergraduate students, residing in the University residences during the academic year, who attain a minimum average of 70%. The value of the awards will depend on the income accruing from the bequest during the period of tenure of the scholarships. The amounts to be awarded are to be applied to the recipients' tuition and/or residence fees.
Charlie (Moo Sic) Fong Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at the annual interest (approximately $600.00 - $700.00 annually), is the result of an endowment by the Fong family in memory of their great-grandfather, Mr. Charlie (Moo Sic) Fong. It was established to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first Chinese settler in Newfoundland and to promote an awareness of the Chinese Cultural and Historical background in the Province. It will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing and financial need to an undergraduate student at Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Chinese heritage. The scholarship will be given early in Winter semester and presented to the student at a local function held to celebrate the Chinese New Year. An application is required and is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Fortis Inc. – H. Stanley Marshall Scholarship
Fortis Inc. – H. Stanley Marshall Scholarship
This scholarship is established in honour of Mr. Stanley Marshall upon the occasion of his retirement of after 35 years of service to Fortis Inc. During his time with Fortis Inc., the Corporation grew from a single utility in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador to a leader in the North American electric and gas utility business, serving customers across Canada and in the United States and the Caribbean. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will go to support undergraduate students entering a professional school or faculty at Memorial University of Newfoundland. If there is no suitable student entering Memorial University of Newfoundland, the scholarship may be awarded to a student beyond first year. If there is no eligible student in any year of a professional program, then the scholarship may be awarded to a student in any area of study. To be eligible, candidates must have scholarship standing. Financial need may also be a consideration. The recipient must be from (in order of preference) Belize, the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Cayman Islands, or other Caribbean country. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Dr. G.A. Frecker Memorial Alumni Bursaries
The Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumni Association has established, from its Annual Fund, five bursaries named in honour of the late Dr. G.A. Frecker, Chancellor, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1971-79, and valued at $500.00 each. Four of the bursaries are tenable at the St. John's campus and one at the Grenfell Campus at Corner Brook. The bursaries will be awarded annually to full- time students in any faculty or year on the basis of academic standing and financial need.
Friends of India Association Scholarship
This scholarship was established by generous donations from the Friends of India Association, one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s pioneer community groups that celebrates Indian culture and promotes cross-cultural understanding. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student beyond their first year of studies who is enrolled full-time in any program 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.
General Motors Undergraduate Scholarship
This scholarship was established by General Motors of Canada Limited with contributions to the University’s Opportunity Fund Campaign. Interest from the fund will provide one or more scholarships to support individuals who qualify as Indigenous or members of a visible minority and/or have a physical disability. It will be awarded to students in any year or faculty or school at Memorial University of Newfoundland.  It will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing. An application is required and is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Green Family Scholarship