Undergraduate Award in Professional Studies
The Undergraduate Award in Professional Studies was established by Mr. Alan Rowe (B.Comm. ’78) through a generous donation to the Dare To Campaign. Eligible candidates must be Indigenous students from Labrador or the Territories of Canada who are enrolled full- time in the entrance year of an undergraduate professional program. Two new recipients will be selected each year on a rotating basis, between the Faculties of Business Administration, Engineering and Applied Science, Medicine, Nursing, Education and the Schools of Pharmacy, and Social Work. The award is valued at $2,500 per year and is renewable for up to three additional years (four years in total) if the recipient continues to be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate professional program and maintains clear academic standing as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. If a successful candidate entering a professional program is not identified in the discipline on rotation in a given year, an eligible student from one of the other disciplines may be selected. If no eligible student is identified from the entering year of any professional program, then the award may be given to a student beyond entrance level in a professional program. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated financial need. The award is granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards in consultation with the Indigenous Student Resource Centre as needed.
Darshan (Beeji) Wadhwa Memorial Scholarship in Medicine
This scholarship was established by generous donations from family to cherish and honour the memory of Darshan (Beeji) Wadhwa. Born in India in 1914, Beeji could only attend primary schooling but that was enough for her to appreciate the value of education. She became the driving force for professional education of all her children and her grandchildren. This scholarship is established by the family for her unwavering commitment to support academic excellence. Valued at a portion of the income of the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student entering the first year of the Doctor of Medicine degree program. The recipient must demonstrate a strong academic background as well as 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 Dean of Medicine’s Advisory Committee on Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Morris and Graham Wilansky Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from the family and friends of Morris and Graham Wilansky, in their memory. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine degree program. The recipient would have demonstrated overall excellence as a medical scholar, communicator and collaborator and must meet the minimum academic requirements for the scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of Medicine’s Advisory Committee on Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Dr. Robert W. Young Scholarship