Carrie E. Hodder Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at the annual accrued interest on an initial endowment, has been established by the husband of the late Carrie
E. Hodder as a tribute to her 36 year contribution to education as a teacher in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Education on the basis of scholarship standing to students enrolled in Elementary Education.
Dr. Ethel M. Janes Memorial Scholarship in Education (Undergraduate)
From a sum of money endowed to Memorial University of Newfoundland by the late Dr. Ethel M. Janes, one scholarship valued at $2,000.00 will be awarded annually on the basis of scholastic achievement. Dr. Janes, a Professor of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland for twenty-eight years, devoted most of her professional career to study, research and teaching in primary and elementary education. Her contribution to the development of primary and elementary teacher education program within the faculty was significant, as was her influence on primary and elementary education in the schools. Two generations of prospective teachers were her students. This scholarship will be awarded upon completion of the second year of studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland to a student enrolled in the primary/elementary education program as a first degree. Instalments of $1,000.00 each will be awarded in two successive academic terms; and the scholarship is renewable for two years provided first-class standing is maintained. This award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Education.
Eileen Kelly Memorial Bursary
This bursary has been established by the family of Eileen Kelly to honour her dedication to education in Newfoundland and Labrador. As a teacher for more than 40 years in Harbour Grace, she was a role model to many students and served the community in an exemplary way. The bursary will be valued at a portion of the income on the endowment and will be awarded annually. The recipient will be a female student enrolled in her first year of study in the Faculty of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference will be given to students who have graduated from a high school in the Avalon West Regional area. The recipient must have demonstrated financial need and 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 of Education.
Grace Layman Scholarship in Education
The Grace Layman Scholarship in Education has been established through a gift to the University by Professor Grace Layman who devoted her life to the development of educational drama in Newfoundland. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, one or more scholarships will be given annually to a student from the Faculty of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland, who meets scholarship standing, with preference given to students who demonstrate exceptional communication skills. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, on a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Education.
Les Ms. Dr. Valerie Long Award