Dr. Allan R. Stein Scholarship in Science
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Dr. Allan R. Stein. Dr. Stein was born and educated in Alberta (BSc. Honours), attained a PhD at the University of Illinois in 1964, and came to Memorial University of Newfoundland as a professor of Organic Chemistry in 1965. He taught for 38 years until his retirement in 2003, and served at various times as the head and acting head of the Department of Chemistry. In 2015, Dr. Stein received a MUNPA Tribute Award which recognizes the contributions of retirees to the university. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Science who is beyond the first year of their program. Preference may be given to a student with a declared major in Organic Chemistry. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Science.
David Strong Scholarship in Geology
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Dr. David and Ms. Lynda Marshall Strong. Both Dr. and Ms. Strong are graduates of Memorial University of Newfoundland. From 1970 to 1990 Dr. Strong held professorial and administrative positions at Memorial University, including Vice-President (Academic), Special Advisor to the President, and University Research Professor. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student beyond their second year of study in geology. The recipient must 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 Head, Department of Earth Sciences.
Sun Life Financial Scholarship in Applications of Technology
The Sun Life Financial Scholarship in Applications of Technology is consistent with the company’s belief that education is key to the future well-being of individuals, business and society. The scholarship, valued at the annual interest on the endowment, will be designated on an annually rotating basis to a student on the Corner Brook campus and the St. John’s campus. It will be awarded to a student within the faculties of Science, Engineering and Applied Science and Business Administration who is focusing his/her studies on the application of technology and has demonstrated scholarship standing. In addition, the student will have actively participated in extra-curricular activities and have been active in student life. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the appropriate Dean and /or the Vice-President of Grenfell Campus.
Eric A. Swanson Scholarship in Earth Sciences
This scholarship, valued at $3,000.00, is established by Eleanor Swanson in honour of her father, Eric. It will be awarded annually to a student in the Faculty of Science, who is following a program of studies in Earth Sciences. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing and a recommendation from the Head, Department of Earth Sciences.
Dr. Siegfried Thomeier Memorial Prize in Pure Mathematics