R.F. (Bob) MacLeod Memorial Entrance Scholarship in Music
This scholarship, with a value of at least $300.00, has been established in memory of Mr. R.F. (Bob) MacLeod, pianist, organist, and entertainer. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student entering the first year of full-time study toward the Bachelor of Music degree. In making the award preference will be given to a student from rural Newfoundland and Labrador. Academic standing, character and financial need will be considered. The award is to be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards acting on the advice of the Dean, School of Music.
Pat and Margaret Maloney Scholarship in Music
This scholarship was established by Dr. Aidan Maloney in honor of the lasting contributions of Margaret Maloney and her late husband Patrick to the musical life of our community. With Margaret's indelible passion for singing and Patrick's innate talent as a "kitchen" musician, music and life were synonymous to them. Individually gifted and together dynamic, they shaped a legacy shared by not only family, but our community at large. The scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, will be awarded annually to a Music student beyond first year who demonstrates musical excellence in her or his applied study. The scholarship will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Helen J. Marquis Bursary
This fund was established to provide financial assistance to voice students from Newfoundland and Labrador whose permanent residence is outside the St. John’s metropolitan area, and who are entering the first year of full-time study in the School of Music. In the event that no voice candidates are eligible, the award may be distributed as the Dean, School of Music determines necessary. The number of awards given annually and the value of each shall be determined by the Dean, School of Music. This bursary is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
David McCurdy Memorial Bursary
This bursary, established by the family and friends of the late David McCurdy, a former student of this University, is valued at $300.00 and is awarded annually to a student enrolled in the School of Music. In making the award, interest and ability in Music, as well as financial need, will be considered. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Joan McNamara Furlong Award
This scholarship, awarded annually in memory of Mrs. Joan McNamara Furlong, is provided from the interest accumulated on a continuing endowment given for this purpose by her family. At the request of the sponsors it will be awarded to a second- or third-year student in voice who shows definite promise and purpose of continuing in that field, and of making a cultural contribution to the community. The scholarship will be utilized by the successful candidate to further studies in voice at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Memorial Indigenous Music Award