Kathleen Gagnon Memorial Award in Behavioural Neuroscience
This Award was established by Yellow Martin in memory of her friend Kathleen Gagnon who came to Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2014 to pursue a bachelor's degree with a focus in behavioural neuroscience. Kathleen immediately excelled academically and was widely loved by her peers. She had an incredibly bright future, but due to illness Kathleen was forced to put her academic pursuits on hold to return to her hometown of Saint John, New Brunswick where she could be cared for by her parents and medical team. Kathleen remained focused on her education and pursued courses in psychology until she could no longer study due to her illness. For the remainder of her time, Kathleen became a strong voice in her community, advocating for equality for those with disabilities and for more patient-focused and empathetic health care. In August of 2022, Kathleen found peace and left a legacy of empowerment, compassion, and encouragement to pursue one’s dreams and make them a reality. Valued at $250 annually, the Award will be granted to a psychology student majoring in Behavioural Neuroscience in the Faculty of Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland.  Preference will be given to the student with the highest grade in Psychology 2521 (Intro to Neuroscience for Behavioural Neuroscience Majors). The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Science.
Dr. Grant Gardner Scholarship in Biology
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Dr. Grant Gardner and Mrs. Beverly Gardner. Valued at $1,000 annually, it will be awarded to a student in any year of study in the Marine Biology Joint Honours program in the Faculty of Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference will be given to a student who has shown a demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability and/or international studies. The recipient must have first class and scholarship standing as defined by the University. If there is no eligible Marine Biology Joint Honours student in any given year, students in other honours or joint honours programs, in the Faculty of Science, may be considered. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Science acting in consultation with the Heads of the Departments of Biology and Ocean Sciences.
Dr. Patricia Giovannetti Memorial Bursary
The Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians sponsors this Bursary of $600.00 awarded annually to a student completing the second year of the Dietetics program in the Department of Biochemistry at Memorial University of Newfoundland and who is attending Acadia University the following year. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholastic standing and financial need, to a student who is planning to enter a dietetic internship program upon graduation. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head of the Biochemistry Department.
Gerry Goobie Scholarship