First-class standing for scholarships purposes is defined as a grade point average of 3.5 out of 4.0 over the previous scholarship year.

Students transferring to Memorial University of Newfoundland from Universities/Colleges in Canada which are members of Universities Canada and who meet scholarship standing as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland will be eligible for undergraduate scholarships in the year in which they transfer. Such students must notify the Scholarships, Awards, and Financial Aid Office in writing of their intention to transfer and provide a complete transcript for the year in question.

Not all students who meet the above definitions of scholarship standing will receive a scholarship.

8.3 Waivers
A student who does not meet the above definition because of illness, disability, or other acceptable cause, duly authenticated in writing, may apply for a waiver of specific scholarship standing requirements. This application should be made in writing to the Scholarships, Awards and Financial Aid Office.

The decision regarding the waiver, including information on the appeals route open to the student in the case of a negative decision, must be communicated in writing to the student by the Scholarships, Awards and Financial Aid Office. For further information refer to Appeal of Decisions.

8.4 Award and Renewal of Recognitions
Recognitions are awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards in accordance with the terms of reference of the recognition.

Unless otherwise stated in the terms of reference, students who have obtained scholarship standing as defined above need not apply for general recognitions.

Students with special circumstances and students with questions concerning recognitions with special terms should consult with the Scholarships, Awards and Financial Aid Office.

Normally, a student may receive in any one scholarship year:

One general recognition that is based solely on academic merit, and/or

One general recognition for which the student also meets specific non-academic eligibility criteria.

Exceptions to these limits may be made on a case-by-case basis by the Waivers Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. The Scholarships, Awards and Financial Aid Office will, wherever possible, maximize the number of students who benefit from the recognition program.

Students who have received general recognition(s) may receive additional academic unit recognition(s). Academic units are encouraged, wherever possible, to maximize the number of students who will benefit from the recognition program.

Some recognitions may be held for more than one year but are usually renewable only if the student continues to meet the eligibility criteria stated in the terms of reference.

Unless otherwise stated in the terms of reference, recognitions must be taken during the scholarship year for which they are awarded and the student must be classified as a full-time student in order to receive the recognition.

The scholarship year runs from May 1st - April 30th.

8.5 Government Assistance
The Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador work together to provide student financial assistance to residents of the Province. Students who have a demonstrated financial need may, upon application, receive financial support from the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Student Financial Assistance Program. Students are encouraged to apply online at www.gov.nl.ca/education/studentaid/ and to apply early.