Student Music Society Award in Music
This award was established by the Student Music Society of Memorial University of Newfoundland’s School of Music and made possible through ongoing fundraising initiatives. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the award will go to an undergraduate student in the School of Music, beyond first year, with demonstrated financial need. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as outlined by the University. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Eleanor Swanson Scholarship in Music
This scholarship was established through a generous donation from Ms. Eleanor Swanson. Raised in a household that cherished music in all its forms, Ms. Swanson acknowledges that music has always been an integral part of her life from the earliest age. In recognition of the important role music plays in our lives and how invaluable music is to our rich culture, this scholarship was established to afford talented students the opportunity to pursue their dreams. Valued at $3,500 annually, this scholarship will be awarded to one or more students, in any year of study, enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program within the School of Music. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as outlined by Memorial University of Newfoundland and have demonstrated financial need. In the case of an undergraduate student, the scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. In the case of graduate students, the scholarship will be awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies. In both cases it will be awarded on the basis of a recommendation from the Dean, School of Music.
Dr. Maureen Volk Award
This award was established by the Academic Council of the School of Music to recognize students who demonstrate sustained academic and musical excellence across all years of undergraduate study. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to any student graduating from the Bachelor of Music degree program at Memorial University of Newfoundland whose academic performance has merited being named to the Dean’s List in all four years of their degree program. If more than one student qualifies for the award, the available funds will be divided equally among the eligible recipients. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Wesley Male Choir Bursary
This bursary was established in memory of William Collins and his two sons, John and Calvin ‘Robert’ Collins, who were all members of the Wesley Male Choir. It is derived from a generous gift by the late Mr. Calvin ‘Robert’ Collins to the Choir. The bursary valued at a portion of the income on the investment, will be awarded annually to a voice student beyond first year who demonstrates musical excellence in their applied study as well as financial need and meets the minimum academic requirements for a bursary. If there are no voice candidates in a given year, the award will be made to a student in another performance medium. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Mary C. Whiteley Entrance Scholarship in Music