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Charlie Riggs and Cathy Macdonald Riggs Memorial Award
This award has been established in memory of Charlie Riggs (Bachelor of Engineering- Mechanical, 1988) and Cathy Macdonald Riggs (Bachelor of Science – Psychology, 1984) by AMEC Earth & Environmental (a division of AMEC Americas Limited). The award will be valued at a portion of the income on the endowment and will be awarded annually on a rotating basis between the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and the Department of Psychology. Recipients from Engineering can be enrolled in any year of the undergraduate program. Preference will be given to students involved in environmental organizations such as the Newfoundland Environmental Industry Association (NEIA) or environmental initiatives supported by the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL). Recipients from Psychology must be undergraduate students majoring in Behavioural Neuroscience and beyond their second year of study. They may demonstrate an interest in the psychology or physiology of communication. The students must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. The award will be administered by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and the Head of Psychology, Faculty of Science, respectively.
Tracy Ronayne Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by the Department of Information Technology Services (formerly Computing and Communications) at Memorial University of Newfoundland, to honour the life and contribution of a former employee, Tracy Ronayne. To be eligible, the recipient must have scholarship standing, be a full-time undergraduate student and be a dependant of a current, retired, deceased or former (having worked in the unit for a minimum of 5 years) employee of Information Technology Services or be a student employed by Information Technology Services during the Fall semester of the academic year for which the scholarship will be awarded. One or more scholarships may be awarded in any given year. In the absence of a candidate meeting the above criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a student beyond first year majoring in computer science in the Faculty of Science or a student in the Faculty of Business Administration. The scholarship 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.
Frank J. Ryan Earth Sciences Award
Frank J. Ryan Earth Sciences Award
This award was established by Frank Ryan, a graduate from the Department of Earth Sciences, class of 2011. It will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student in the Department of Earth Sciences who meets the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University. Preference will be given to students who have acted as volunteers within the department or the community, have been involved with sports or have demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in the oil and gas industry. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Earth Sciences.
Roberta H. Sellars Scholarship
This scholarship is the result of an endowment by the Rev. Walter C. Sellars in recognition of his wife Roberta for her loyal and loving support, particularly while he was struggling through university. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time student in any year in either the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences or Science on a rotating basis. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards based on scholarship standing and financial need and upon the recommendation of the appropriate Dean.
Rick Sheppard Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at $500.00 has been established by the friends and colleagues of Rick Sheppard, a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland (Geology-Class of '81), who died in the Ocean Ranger Disaster. The award is open to undergraduate students majoring in Geology. Academic standing, financial need and active participation in the Alexander Murray Geological Club will be taken into consideration in selecting candidates. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, acting on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Earth Sciences.
Dr. S.P. Singh Memorial Award in Mathematics
This award was established by a generous donation from the family of the late Dr. S.P. Singh. Dr. Singh was born in Varanasi, India and completed his PhD from Banaras Hindu University. He retired from Memorial University of Newfoundland as Professor of Mathematics in 2001, after over thirty years of dedicated service. He was an exceptional teacher and widely respected researcher in Mathematical Analysis. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a declared Mathematics and Statistics major. Preference will be given to a student with the best academic results in the Mathematical Analysis stream. 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 from the Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Jack and Gladys Smith of Bishop’s Cove Memorial Bursary in Biochemistry
Jack and Gladys Smith of Bishop’s Cove Memorial Bursary in Biochemistry
This bursary was established by a generous donation from Memorial University of Newfoundland alumnus Dr. Imran Hack (B.Sc. (Biochemistry) ’74, MD’79) to express his gratitude to Jack and Gladys Smith of Bishop’s Cove who were kind to him as a student. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student in any year of study in any degree program in the Department of Biochemistry. The recipient must have demonstrated financial need as well as meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by the University. This bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry.
James (Jay) Stackhouse Memorial Scholarship
From a sum of money donated to the University by the friends of the late James (Jay) Stackhouse, a geologist who graduated from this University in 1976, a scholarship has been established for students majoring in the Earth Sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Undergraduate students in their penultimate year of the program may apply. The value of the award will be determined by the annual interest earned on the fund. The scholarship will be awarded at the end of the fall semester by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards acting on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Earth Sciences.
Stantec Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, was established originally by Jacques Whitford Environment Limited and Newfoundland Geosciences Limited as a contribution to the Opportunity Fund Campaign. The companies acquired by Stantec in 2008. The scholarship will be awarded on an annually rotating basis to students in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (particularly Civil Engineering), the Faculty of Science (particularly Biological Sciences) and the Department of Archaeology. Successful candidates are to be of scholarship standing and preferably show an interest in environmental issues. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation from the Dean or Department Head of the appropriate discipline.
Dr. Allan R. Stein Scholarship in Science
Dr. Allan R. Stein Scholarship in Science
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Dr. Allan R. Stein. Dr. Stein was born and educated in Alberta (BSc. Honours), attained a PhD at the University of Illinois in 1964, and came to Memorial University of Newfoundland as a professor of Organic Chemistry in 1965. He taught for 38 years until his retirement in 2003, and served at various times as the head and acting head of the Department of Chemistry. In 2015, Dr. Stein received a MUNPA Tribute Award which recognizes the contributions of retirees to the university. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Science who is beyond the first year of their program. Preference may be given to a student with a declared major in Organic Chemistry. 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 Science.
David Strong Scholarship in Geology
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Dr. David and Ms. Lynda Marshall Strong. Both Dr. and Ms. Strong are graduates of Memorial University of Newfoundland. From 1970 to 1990 Dr. Strong held professorial and administrative positions at Memorial University, including Vice-President (Academic), Special Advisor to the President, and University Research Professor. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student beyond their second year of study in geology. 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 Earth Sciences.
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.
Eric A. Swanson Scholarship in Earth Sciences
Eric A. Swanson Scholarship in Earth Sciences
This scholarship, valued at $3,000.00, is established by Eleanor Swanson in honour of her father, Eric. It will be awarded annually to a student in the Faculty of Science, who is following a program of studies in Earth Sciences. 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 Head, Department of Earth Sciences.
Dr. Siegfried Thomeier Memorial Prize in Pure Mathematics
The prize, the interest from a donation by an anonymous donor, is awarded to a fourth or fifth year student majoring in Mathematics with a concentration in Pure Mathematics. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Eugene Vincent Memorial Scholarship
This undergraduate scholarship has been established by the Baie Verte-Springdale Branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, in memory of the late Eugene Vincent, a former President and active member of the Branch. The award, which has a value of at least $300.00, will be restricted to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador who are enrolled beyond the first-year level of the Earth Sciences program at Memorial University of Newfoundland and who are intending to pursue careers in the mining field. Selection of a candidate will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Earth Sciences.
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.
Dr. Howard Louis White Memorial Award in Chemistry
This award is the result of a donation to Memorial University of Newfoundland from family members of the late Dr. White, class of 1941. It is awarded to a student majoring in Chemistry who is in 2nd year or beyond. Valued at the annual accrued interest on an initial endowment and based on academic standing, it is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards acting upon a recommendation from the Head, Department of Chemistry.
Elsie Widdowson Prize in Biochemistry (Nutrition)
Elsie Widdowson Prize in Biochemistry (Nutrition)
This prize was established by Dr. Martin Mulligan and is named for Elsie Widdowson (1906-2000), an icon in nutrition science, who refined the concept of minimal nutrient requirements during extreme food rationing in WWII, and was one of the first to describe the long-term consequences of early (infant) malnutrition. Valued at $500 annually, the prize will be open to full-time undergraduate students who have declared a major in Biochemistry (Nutrition) in the Faculty of Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The prize will be awarded to the student who achieves the highest combined marks in four required Biochemistry (Nutrition) program courses, as determined by the department head annually. 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.
Williams Science Scholarships
These scholarships valued at $1,500.00 each are the result of an endowment started by Dr. Hank Williams. One scholarship from the fund shall be awarded to the most promising second year student entering the Earth Science Program and others, as the fund will allow, will be awarded to second year students entering the Faculty of Science. These scholarships shall be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards based on recommendations from the Head, Department of Earth Sciences and the Dean, Faculty of Science respectively. In the event that there is no acceptable candidate in Earth Sciences Department in a given year, all scholarships for that year will be awarded to students in the Faculty of Science upon recommendation of Dean.
Dr. June G. Winter Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship valued at the interest on the endowment, was established in memory of Dr. June G. Winter, a former faculty member in the Department of Chemistry. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a female student in her first year of chemistry studies. The scholarship is tenable only by students who attended school in Newfoundland and Labrador. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Head, Department of Chemistry.
Lee Wulff Scholarship
Lee Wulff Scholarship
A fund was established in 1991 to honour the memory of Lee Wulff (1905-1991), a renowned American sportsman, author, conservationist and environmentalist, who spent a considerable amount of time exploring the waters, barrens and woodlands of Newfoundland, promoting its abundant wildlife resources and supporting conservation. A single scholarship, valued at no less than $1,500.00 will be awarded annually from this fund, to a third year Biology major wishing to pursue further studies in biological sciences, with emphasis on conservation and environment. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head of Biology and the Dean of Science and will be based on academic excellence in biological sciences and a demonstrated interest in conservation and the environment.
James and Mildred Youden Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from James W. and Mildred Youden, a retired couple from Conception Bay South whose children are all Memorial University of Newfoundland alumni. The Youden’s value the importance of a University education to transform lives and they feel privileged to be able to offer this scholarship as a way to advance their belief. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student in the 2nd or 3rd year of study in any undergraduate program in the Faculty of Science. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. In a case where there are multiple eligible candidates, demonstrated financial need may be used as the deciding factor. This 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 Business Administration
The following scholarships, bursaries and awards are available to students in the Faculty of Business Administration based on a recommendation from the Dean.
Agropur Dairy Cooperative Scholarship
This scholarship was initially established by a generous donation from The Brookfield Dairy Group to the University’s Opportunity Fund Campaign. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student who has graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador, who is entering term 5 of the Business Cooperative Education 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 on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Atlantic Credit Unions Promise Scholars Award in Business
This award was established by a generous donation from Atlantic Credit Unions. Atlantic Central provides support to charitable and community programs in alignment with the values of the members throughout Atlantic Canada. Atlantic Credit Unions have been investing in programs and services across the Atlantic region since 2000, and are proud to support Memorial University of Newfoundland. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student in any program of study in the Faculty of Business Administration who identifies as Indigenous, Black or a racialized person. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. For an undergraduate student, it will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. For a graduate student it will be granted by the Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Dean, Graduate Studies. For both, it will be on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration. An application is required and is available through the Faculty of Business Administration or the School of Graduate Studies.
BDO Canada Leadership Award
The Award, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, will be given to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) program. The contribution from BDO’s Local Office is in memory of Robert Fleming. This award will be given to a student who has expressed a strong interest in pursuing the Chartered Accountant designation. Selection will be based upon academic standing and demonstrated leadership abilities. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Baine Johnston Corporation Scholarship for International Study
Baine Johnston Corporation Scholarship for International Study
This scholarship was established from contributions to the University's Opportunity Fund Campaign by Baine Johnston Corporation. Valued at the annual interest on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate Business student who is on an academic international exchange or on a Harlow term. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Lawrence S. Bloomberg Scholarship in Business Administration
This scholarship was established by a donation from First Marathon Securities to Memorial University of Newfoundland's Opportunity Fund Campaign. The scholarship, valued at the annual accrued interest, will be awarded to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Business Administration. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Ernest C. Boone Award
The Ernest C. Boone Award was established by a donation from Mrs. Audrey Boone through the Tanglers Group of the St. John's Rotary Club to commemorate the late Ernest Boone, prominent Newfoundland entrepreneur and founder of E.C. Boone Limited. The award valued at $500.00 will be granted to a student with a minimum of clear standing, as defined by the University, who is completing the Advertising Management course and who best demonstrates motivation, enthusiasm and perseverance. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration in consultation with the course instructor.
Eric Briffett Small Business Scholarship
This scholarship valued at $1,000.00, was established in honour of Eric Briffett by his four children. Mr. Briffett was born in Rosedale, Newfoundland in 1916. He, along with his brothers, formed and operated Louis Briffett and Sons Ltd. a successful logging, sawmilling, lumber, and building supply business in Central and Eastern Newfoundland, with retail outlets in Glovertown and Pound Cove, Bonavista Bay. He retired in 1988 at the age of 71. The scholarship will be awarded to a second or third year undergraduate Business student who was born in Newfoundland and Labrador or whose parents were born in Newfoundland and Labrador. Preference will be given to students studying Small Business and/or Entrepreneurship. The scholarship shall be awarded on the basis of financial need, personal values and scholarship standing. The qualifying student must demonstrate strong personal values including a strong work ethic and high personal integrity. The student must have maintained a minimum of a B average in the prior semester. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Business Administration.
Bristol Group Scholarship for International Study