Sea-Hawks Athletics Award
A limited number of athletic awards are available to student-athletes who exhibit leadership, achievement and athletic success. The annual number and value of awards will vary. To be eligible, returning student-athletes, either undergraduate or graduate, must be a current member of a Memorial University of Newfoundland Sea-Hawks Athletic team and have achieved a minimum average of 65% based on the previous academic year of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland. First-year athletes will also be eligible provided they have an 80% final admission average. Other criteria including financial need, service to the University and the community may be considered. In the case of undergraduate students the award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. In the case of graduate students the award will be granted by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies. In both cases the award is based upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics, School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, in consultation with the coaches of varsity teams.
Michael ‘Beecher’ Smith Heart Award
The Michael ‘Beecher’ Smith Heart Award will be awarded to a student-athlete who demonstrates outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment, while bringing a positive attitude to their team. This award is presented in honour of the characteristics that Michael ‘Beecher’ Smith, a former Memorial University of Newfoundland wrestler, exemplified. The recipient must be a current member of a varsity team and have met the minimum academic requirements for an award. It will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Harold Squires Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at a portion of the annual interest, was established by Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumnus and long- time employee Harold Squires. In awarding this scholarship preference will be given to a student who competes for the Memorial University of Newfoundland Sea-Hawks in the sport of basketball. Based on scholarship standing it will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Dean, School of Human Kinetics and Recreation in consultation with the coaches of the varsity basketball teams.
Swimming Newfoundland and Labrador Bursary
This bursary was established by Swimming Newfoundland and Labrador. Valued at $1,000 annually, it will be awarded to an undergraduate student beyond their first year of study in any program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. To be eligible, the recipient will be a swimmer in good standing with Swimming Newfoundland and Labrador and a returning member of the Sea-Hawks Varsity Swim Team. The student-athlete must have achieved a minimum average of 65% based on the previous academic year of study and meet the other requirements for a bursary as defined by the University. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Director, Varsity Athletics. Applications may be obtained by contacting the Swimming Newfoundland and Labrador office at (709) 576-7946 or swimnl@sportnl.ca.
Swimming Newfoundland and Labrador Entrance Scholarship