Faculty of Education
The following scholarships, bursaries and awards are available to students in the Faculty of Education based on a recommendation from the Dean.
Jennifer Elizabeth (Reid) Babb Memorial Scholarship in Education
This scholarship was established by generous donations from the Babb, Reid and Williams families, in memory of Memorial University of Newfoundland alumna Jennifer (Reid) Babb, B.A.(Ed.) ’72 B.S.W. ’77 M.Ed. (Admin) ’87. Upon graduation from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Jennifer taught elementary education in several schools in Trinity Bay and Conception Bay, eventually becoming Principal at St. Paul’s Elementary School in Harbour Grace, where she remained until her retirement in 2002. Throughout her teaching career, her students’ progress and well-being were always of foremost importance. Jennifer was active in the community, and was ambitious and hard-working, committed and generous, dependable, outgoing and loyal. The eligible recipient must be an undergraduate student entering the Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary) as a First Degree program, and must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. Preference is given to candidates who have demonstrated financial need, and have graduated high school from Conception Bay North. Valued at a portion of the income of the endowment, the scholarship is renewable for an additional two years (or to completion of the program) provided that scholarship standing has been maintained. A new recipient will be selected once the recipient completes the tenure of the Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards based on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Education.
Gordon Billard Award in Education
A donation has been made to Memorial University of Newfoundland by Mr. Gordon Billard for the purpose of establishing a fund to provide financial assistance to Education students who live at the University's Harlow campus while undertaking approved studies in Great Britain. The award is intended to enhance the student's educational experience in Britain. Its value will be based on the annual interest on the fund. It will be awarded during the Spring semester by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic). Academic achievement and financial need will be considered.
Jeremiah and Theresa Bonia Memorial Award
The award valued at a portion of the income from the endowment, will be given to a full-time student enrolled in any degree program in the Faculty of Education. Selection will be based upon clear academic standing and financial need. Recipients must also be residents of Newfoundland and Labrador (defined as a person who has maintained permanent residence in the Province for a minimum of twelve consecutive months immediately prior to entering the program). Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates leadership abilities, a passion for learning and a commitment community service. The award will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Education.
Dorothy and Clyde Bonnell Bursary