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Canadian Society for Chemistry 1996 Conference and Exhibition Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at the annual interest on the initial endowment, was established in recognition of the efforts of the Organizing Committee and the over 100 volunteers for the 1996 Canadian Society of Chemistry Conference which was hosted by Memorial University of Newfoundland. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a student in Chemistry based on the results of the National CIC Chemistry examinations or its successors. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Head, Department of Chemistry.
Cheng Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics
Established by their children, this scholarship was created to honour the life and memory of Mr. Wan Choi Cheng and Mrs. Yen Bo Cheng who were firm believers in the value of education and encouraged their children to pursue a university degree. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time student majoring in mathematics who meets 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 Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Chevron Canada Ltd. Endowed Scholarships in Business, Earth Sciences, Economics and Engineering
These scholarships, valued at a portion of the income from the endowment, will be awarded starting in 2011 to full-time students enrolled in at least their second year of Engineering and Applied Science, Earth Sciences, Business or Economics; in a given year, it is anticipated that students from all four faculties will be represented. Selection will be based on scholarship standing as well as expression of interest in potential employment in the oil and gas industry, and signaling of career location mobility. Level of service to community, or leadership will also be considered. Students may receive the scholarship in more than one year. They will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the: Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science; Head, Department of Earth Sciences; Dean, Faculty of Business Administration; and Head, Department of Economics.
Chevron Canada Resources Scholarship in Geology and Geophysics
This scholarship, valued at a portion of the annual income on an endowment created at Memorial University of Newfoundland by Chevron Canada Resources, will be awarded annually to an undergraduate 3rd or 4th year student studying Geology or Geophysics in the Department of Earth Sciences. It will be awarded on the basis of scholastic standing and financial need to a student who graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Earth Sciences.
Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited Science Scholarship
Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited Science Scholarship
These scholarships valued at approximately $2,500.00 each annually, are the result of an endowment to The Opportunity Fund by the Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited. They will be awarded to second year students or beyond entering the Faculty of Science. The scholarships 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 Science. All else being equal, preference will be given to students from Labrador.
Herbert M. Clarke Scholarship in Mathematics
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from H. Fraser Clarke to honour his father. Herbert M. Clarke grew up and graduated from high school in Norris Point, NL. He went on to attend Memorial University of Newfoundland and in 1965, was awarded a B.Ed. and B.Sc. (Honours Mathematics, ‘Maxima Cum Laude’). Utilizing the discipline and analytical skills gained from the study and application of mathematics was a key part of Mr. Clarke’s long and diverse career of positive contribution and commitment. His work included public administration and policy, resource development and public engagement. He worked primarily in Newfoundland and Labrador, in both the public and private sectors at senior executive and board levels. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student, in any year of study, who has declared a major in Pure Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. The recipient must have graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador with preference given to a student who is not in receipt of another scholarship. 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 Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Collip Prize in Biochemistry
This prize was established by Dr. Martin Mulligan, a faculty member in the Department of Biochemistry. It is named for James Bertram Collip, the Canadian Biochemist whose experimental expertise was key to obtaining pancreatic extracts pure enough for clinical trials on diabetic humans in 1922. Valued at $500 annually the prize will be awarded in May or as soon as possible after the end of the Winter semester to a full-time undergraduate student, who obtains the best combined marks in four required third year biochemistry program courses, all completed in that academic year, at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Only students who are declared majors in the Biochemistry program at the conclusion of classes in the Winter semester are eligible for this award. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a prize as defined by the University. The prize will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry.
Captain James Cook Memorial Scholarship
Captain James Cook Memorial Scholarship
A fund was established in 1979 by members of the Department of Geography to honour the memory of Captain James Cook (1728-79), explorer, navigator and cartographer, whose years of painstaking mapping of the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador laid the basis for a comprehensive and scientific knowledge of the geography of the province. One or more scholarships, valued at not less than $600.00, will be awarded annually by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Department of Geography to a student or students demonstrating particular merit in Geography.
Dr. Douglas L. Cooper Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship fund has been established in honour of Dr. Cooper who was the first department head of Chemistry at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The fund will provide several scholarships valued at a minimum of $1,500.00 each annually. They will be awarded to Chemistry students entering their third year of a Bachelor of Chemistry program (General or Honours). If there are not enough eligible third year students in a given year, it will be open to those in their fourth year. 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 Head, Department of Chemistry.
Earth Sciences Field Gear Award
This award was established to provide support for purchasing any personal field gear that may be required for undergraduate Earth Sciences field courses and/or undergraduate thesis projects relying on field work. Valued at $500 annually, the award will be granted to an undergraduate student in any year of study in the Earth Sciences program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. Preference will be given to students from underrepresented groups in the field of Earth Sciences. Students need to apply for this award by writing a letter to the Head, Earth Sciences Department, describing the impact the award would have on them as related to the award’s purpose. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Earth Sciences.
Ernst R. Deutsch Memorial Scholarship in Geophysics
Ernst R. Deutsch Memorial Scholarship in Geophysics
This scholarship is named in honour of Dr. Deutsch, a long-time faculty member at Memorial University of Newfoundland who passed away in 2000. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment the scholarship will be awarded annually to a senior undergraduate student in the Earth Sciences (or related field of Physics) whose concentration is Geophysics. If there is no qualified undergraduate student, the scholarship will be awarded to a full-time graduate student in Earth Sciences who has received an undergraduate degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland and whose area of concentration is Geophysics. 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 Head, Department of Earth Sciences in the case of an undergraduate student; in the case of a Graduate Student it will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Earth Sciences.
Eastern Newfoundland Science and Technology Fair Scholarship
This scholarship was established through combined gifts from alumni and friends of the Faculty of Science. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be offered annually to a senior winner of the Eastern Newfoundland Science and Technology Fair and will be awarded upon registration at Memorial University of Newfoundland. This scholarship will provide the recipient with full-time tuition for two semesters in an academic program in the Faculty of Science. 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 Science.
Faculty of Science Opportunity Fund Scholarship
This scholarship is the result of an endowment created from several general donations to the Opportunity Fund by various alumni and friends of the University and in particular of the Faculty of Science. Valued at the annual interest on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student beyond first year in the Faculty of Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland on the basis of scholarship standing. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Science.
Dr. Richard Douglas Fagan Memorial Scholarship in Biochemistry
Dr. Richard Douglas Fagan Memorial Scholarship in Biochemistry
The Dr. Richard Douglas Fagan Memorial Scholarship in Biochemistry was established by Dr. Andrew Fagan in memory of his brother, Dr. Richard Douglas Fagan, both of whom graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a degree in Biochemistry (Honours) prior to going on to complete their medical studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Richard was a compassionate, caring, and courageous young man who had an enormous capacity for learning and a deep passion for adventure and living life to the fullest. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, this scholarship will be awarded annually to a Biochemistry major in the final year of undergraduate studies. To be eligible, candidates must have scholarship standing as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland, with preference given to students at or near the top of their class in academic performance, and who demonstrate innovative or creative thinking in the judgment of the Department of Biochemistry. Preference may also be given to students who graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry.
Dr. L.A.W. Feltham Scholarship
This scholarship began with fundraising within the Biochemistry Department during the 1996 Opportunity Fund Campaign. It is named for Dr. Feltham, the founding head of the department. The interest on the endowment will provide a scholarship for a student in the B.Sc. Program in Biochemistry. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards to a student beyond second year on the basis of scholarship standing and a recommendation from the Head, Department of Biochemistry.
Victoria Finney Scholarship in Mathematics
This scholarship, established in honour of Ms. Victoria Finney, was created by her brother, Mr. Steve Finney. Throughout high school, Vicki participated in quarterly math competitions and was a member of her school’s Math Club. A natural organizer, Vicki strives for accuracy and efficiency, traits for which she is very well known and that have contributed to her successful career. Valued at $1,000.00, the Scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science. 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 Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Daniel Freeman Memorial Scholarship
Kathleen Gagnon Memorial Award in Behavioural Neuroscience
This Award was established by Yellow Martin in memory of her friend Kathleen Gagnon who came to Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2014 to pursue a bachelor's degree with a focus in behavioural neuroscience. Kathleen immediately excelled academically and was widely loved by her peers. She had an incredibly bright future, but due to illness Kathleen was forced to put her academic pursuits on hold to return to her hometown of Saint John, New Brunswick where she could be cared for by her parents and medical team. Kathleen remained focused on her education and pursued courses in psychology until she could no longer study due to her illness. For the remainder of her time, Kathleen became a strong voice in her community, advocating for equality for those with disabilities and for more patient-focused and empathetic health care. In August of 2022, Kathleen found peace and left a legacy of empowerment, compassion, and encouragement to pursue one’s dreams and make them a reality. Valued at $250 annually, the Award will be granted to a psychology student majoring in Behavioural Neuroscience in the Faculty of Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland.  Preference will be given to the student with the highest grade in Psychology 2521 (Intro to Neuroscience for Behavioural Neuroscience Majors). The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award 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 Science.
Dr. Grant Gardner Scholarship in Biology
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Dr. Grant Gardner and Mrs. Beverly Gardner. Valued at $1,000 annually, it will be awarded to a student in any year of study in the Marine Biology Joint Honours program in the Faculty of Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference will be given to a student who has shown a demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability and/or international studies. The recipient must have first class and scholarship standing as defined by the University. If there is no eligible Marine Biology Joint Honours student in any given year, students in other honours or joint honours programs, in the Faculty of Science, may be considered. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Science acting in consultation with the Heads of the Departments of Biology and Ocean Sciences.
Dr. Patricia Giovannetti Memorial Bursary
Dr. Patricia Giovannetti Memorial Bursary
The Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians sponsors this Bursary of $600.00 awarded annually to a student completing the second year of the Dietetics program in the Department of Biochemistry at Memorial University of Newfoundland and who is attending Acadia University the following year. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholastic standing and financial need, to a student who is planning to enter a dietetic internship program upon graduation. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head of the Biochemistry Department.
Gerry Goobie Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. Gerry Goobie, B.Sc. ’76 (Chemistry). Valued at $1,000 the scholarship will be awarded annually, on a rotating basis, to a full-time undergraduate student in any year majoring in Chemistry or Mathematics and Statistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland. 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 Head, Department of Chemistry or the Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, as appropriate.
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.
Samuel, Millicent and Thomas Grandy Memorial Scholarship
Samuel, Millicent and Thomas Grandy Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, established in 1998 by the Grandy Family to honour the memory of their parents, will be valued at a portion of the annual accrued interest on the initial endowment. It will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing and demonstrated aptitude and potential in the science of computing to an undergraduate student beyond first year in full time study of the Computer Science program (declared major for B.Sc.) at Memorial University of Newfoundland. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Head, Department of Computer Science.
Ellen Grant Bursary for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
This bursary was established by a generous donation to Memorial University of Newfoundland from Ms. Constance Howlett B.Sc. ’89 to encourage and support women in leadership in science, technology, engineering and math. Ms. Howlett attributes much of her success to her grandmother, Ellen Grant, who was orphaned at a young age and in whose name the bursary is established. Ellen raised her daughters to be smart and independent women, a culture supported by both Constance’s mother and father, who both believed strongly in gender equality. Constance was a product of that lineage and family culture, where generosity and giving back were also expected, and education was considered the foundation of independence. The establishment of this bursary was also influenced by the belief that the critical thinking skills learned in studying STEM subjects can be applied to any business situation, and that leadership development is essential for long-term economic success. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the Bursary will be awarded annually on a rotating basis between the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science to an undergraduate female student. In each case, preference will be given to a student who demonstrates leadership potential as determined by the faculty. The recipient 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 on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Science or the Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, as appropriate based on the rotation.
Greystone Managed Investments Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, is made possible by a generous contribution from Greystone Managed Investments. This scholarship will be awarded, to an undergraduate student beyond first year, on a rotating basis between the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Based on scholarship standing it will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty on rotation.
Dr. Imran Hack Bursary in Biochemistry