Dr. G. Albert Cooper Bursary
This bursary, valued at the accrued interest on an initial endowment, is awarded annually to a full-time Bachelor of Music student beyond second year who has demonstrated academic excellence, musical potential and need. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards acting on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Clifford Crawley Music Composition Award
This award was established by a generous donation from Dr. Beverley Diamond in memory of Clifford Crawley, a respected scholar, composer and professor. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the award will be granted annually to a student who has demonstrated exceptional ability and achievement in, as well as a serious commitment to, composition by taking one or more courses in composition through the School of Music. Their compositions or improvisations may be in any genre of music and may be captured in print, digital or other AV media. Preference will be given to a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Music at Memorial University of Newfoundland, though undergraduate students not majoring in Music may also be considered. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Dean’s Entrance Award in Music
This award was established by Dr. Ian Sutherland (B.Mus. (Hons) (Memorial) ’02, M.Mus. (Memorial) ’05, Ph.D. (Exeter), 09). Valued at $1,000 annually, the award will be granted to a student of promising talent from outside Canada entering the first semester of full-time undergraduate study in the School of Music at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The primary considerations for this award are musical excellence and potential as demonstrated at the entrance audition, as well as academic achievement. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. If, in any given year, no suitable international candidate is available, the award may be granted to a Canadian resident from outside Newfoundland and Labrador who meets the remaining award criteria. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music or their designate.
Karl Diemer Memorial Bursary
This fund has been established by Mme Roberte Diemer in memory of her husband, Corner Brook businessman, Karl Diemer. Trained as a professional singer, Mr. Diemer had a great love for music and encouraged young musicians. The bursary, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, will be awarded annually to a voice student beyond first year who demonstrates musical potential and scholarship standing, as well as financial need. If there are no voice candidates in a given year, the award will be made to a student whose performance medium is strings. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Frederick and Isabel Emerson Memorial Scholarship