Noah Curtis Godwin Lloyd Student Award
The Noah Curtis Godwin Lloyd Student Award was established by the family of baby Noah Lloyd who was born on April 6, 2008 and died two days later of septicemia from a small bowel volvulus. Valued at a portion of the interest on the endowment, this award in Noah’s memory will be granted to a student in the Faculty of Medicine who is planning a career in a primary healthcare discipline, who has succeeded through hard work and perseverance, and displays humility and gentleness of character in approaching work and life. It will be granted annually on a rotating basis between undergraduate students and graduate students. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as determined by the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland. When awarded to an undergraduate student it will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine. When awarded to a graduate student it will be awarded by the Dean, Research & Graduate Studies (Medicine). Application forms and further information are available from the Student Affairs Office, Faculty of Medicine.
Lyons Family of Avondale-Winchburgh Bursary
This bursary was established by a generous gift from Dr. Lian Lyons. The Lyons of the Avondale-Winchburgh Family want to help a promising young student further their education in the medical field. As an Alumna of Memorial University of Newfoundland’s medical program, Dr. Lyons hopes the deserving recipient and future physician will be in a position to similarly contribute to the medical field and their community at large. “Eyes forwards, chin tucked, fight hard and never give up!” Valued at $15,000, it will be awarded to a first year learner enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine undergraduate degree program at Memorial University of Newfoundland who has graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador. The recipient must have demonstrated financial need as well as meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by Memorial University. This bursary is renewable for up to three additional years if bursary standing is maintained and the learner continues full-time enrollment in the Doctor of Medicine undergraduate degree program. This bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of Medicine’s Advisory Committee on Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Veronica Lyver (Hogan) and Allan Joseph Lyver Memorial Bursary
This Bursary was established by a generous donation from Dr. Marion Lyver (MD Class of 1979). This award was created in memory and in honour of Dr. Lyver’s parents, Veronica Lyver (Hogan) and Allan Joseph Lyver. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a first-year learner in the Doctor of Medicine degree program. The recipient must demonstrate financial need as well as meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. This Bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of Medicine’s Advisory Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Dr. Falah Maroun Award in Surgery