Robert Heale Memorial Bursary
This bursary, valued at $250.00 annually, honours the memory of Robert Heale, an honorary life member of the Newfoundland Pharmaceutical Association (now the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board) who practiced for over 50 years as a community pharmacist; and trained many pharmacists before pharmacy training programs were in place in Newfoundland. It is awarded to a student in any year of the pharmacy program who demonstrates scholarship standing and financial need. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of a recommendation from the Dean, School of Pharmacy.
Dr. Linda R. Hensman Award
As a timeless advocate for the advancement of pharmacy education and practice, Dr. Hensman has been recognized as one of the top 100 most influential pharmacists in Newfoundland in the past century by the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board. This award is made possible by a generous gift from Dr. Linda R. Hensman, the third Director and first Dean of the School of Pharmacy. The award, valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, will be granted to the pharmacy student who places first in the CAPSI sponsored patient interview competition. The recipient must also meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Pharmacy.
Hensman Bursary
This bursary was established by a generous donation from Dr. Linda Hensman. As a timeless advocate for the advancement of pharmacy education and practice, Dr. Hensman has been recognized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board as one of the top 100 most influential pharmacists in the province in the past century. Dr. Hensman served as the third director and first Dean of the School of Pharmacy at Memorial University of Newfoundland from 2001-2014. During her tenure she oversaw the redevelopment of the school’s curriculum and programs, initiated significant enhancements to the area of alumni relations and introduced activities related to enhancing student life. The creation of this bursary program is in keeping with Dr. Hensman’s wishes of helping students achieve their full potential, by eliminating the financial barriers that may impede their progress. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the bursary will be awarded annually to a student entering the second year of the undergraduate pharmacy program who has overcome significant personal challenges to succeed in their program. Preference will be given to a student who has been engaged in the School of Pharmacy or their community and exhibits leadership potential. The recipient must have demonstrated financial need as well as meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by Memorial University. The bursary is renewable for an additional three (3) years (4 years total) provided the recipient continues to be actively engaged in the School of Pharmacy or their community and continues to meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by the University. This bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Pharmacy.
Mary (Noel) Hobbs Memorial Award in Pharmacy