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These awards will be made by the Committee in Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards acting upon a recommendation from a committee representing Student Residences and Doyle House. Additional information can be obtained from the Residence Assistants, Academic Don or Proctor of Doyle House.
Kathleen K. (Fitz-Gerald) Earle Memorial Award
This award was established by a generous donation from Memorial University of Newfoundland alumna Margaret Allan (BA’82, MBA’95) in recognition of her mother, Kathleen Earle. After having her family, at age 40, Kathleen returned to Memorial University to complete her undergraduate degree. She went on to work at the Memorial University Library for 18 years until her retirement in 1985.  Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be granted annually to a mature student in any year of study who self-identifies as a woman or as gender diverse. Preference will be given to a student who has a gap in studies of two or more years. The recipient may be in any undergraduate program of study and 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.
Dr. J. Douglas Eaton Scholarships
Upon the retirement of Dr. J. Douglas Eaton from the position of Vice-President (Student Affairs & Services) in 1983, the student body of Memorial University of Newfoundland donated a sum of money to fund two undergraduate scholarships in his honour, valued at $500.00 each. These awards, tenable to students beyond first year will be made on the basis of academic standing and demonstrated active participation in student life. In cases of competition between students of equal standing, need shall be the determining factor in awarding the scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, acting on the recommendation of MUNSU.
Fraser Edison Scholarship
This scholarship is the result of a donation to the Opportunity Fund in 1999 by Mr. Fraser Edison. It will be valued at the annual interest on the endowment and will be awarded to an undergraduate student who has a recognized physical disability. An application is required and is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Facilities Management Undergraduate Scholarship
This scholarship fund is the result of an endowment which began in 1996 as a part of the Opportunity Fund Campaign. The fund will provide one or more scholarships valued at a minimum of $500 each to students who are children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters or spouses of current or retired employees of the Department of Facilities Management, Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference in awarding the scholarship(s) will be given to entrance students but undergraduates may also qualify. The scholarship(s) will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing but in the case of ties between candidates, need may be used as a determining factor. An application is required and is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Ralph L. Finley Scholarships
Joan Haire Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is the result of an endowment which began in 1997 as a part of the Opportunity Fund Campaign. The fund will provide a scholarship valued at a minimum of $500 to students who are children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or spouses of current, retired or deceased employees or former employees with a minimum of five years service in the Department of Technical Services, Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference in awarding the scholarship will be given to entrance students but undergraduates may also qualify. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing but in the case of ties between candidates, need may be used as a determining factor. An application is required and is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Frederick J. Hancock Scholarship
This scholarship is the interest on a sum of money donated to the University by Frederick J. Hancock, former Sergeant of the Newfoundland Constabulary who served as a member of the Force for twenty-five years until his retirement in 1963. Preference in the awarding of this scholarship will be given to sons and daughters of active, retired or deceased members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. Candidates must be enrolled in full-time studies at the University and possess scholarship standing. When no candidates can be found from the above category, the scholarship may be awarded to any full-time student on the basis of academic merit. An application is required and is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
A. Bryant Harding Family Bursary
This bursary was established by a generous donation from the Bryant Harding Family. Mr. Harding was from a founding family in Bonne Bay, Newfoundland and as a respected leader, valued education and commitment to his community. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student in any year of study in any undergraduate degree program at the St. John’s or Grenfell Campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference will be given to a student who is part of the Youth Foster Support 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 is renewable for up to an additional three years (four in total), provided the student maintains the eligibility criteria. A new student will be selected when the previous student has completed their eligibility. This bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards.  
A. Harvey & Company Limited Scholarship Program
On the occasion of its 125th anniversary, A. Harvey & Company Limited established this scholarship tenable at Memorial University of Newfoundland and valued at $1,500.00. In order to qualify candidates must:
Be a dependent or spouse of employees of the company;
Be enrolled as a full-time student;
Possess scholarship standing as defined by the University; and
Hold no other concurrent scholarship.
A. Harvey & Company Limited Scholarship Program
On the occasion of its 125th anniversary, A. Harvey & Company Limited established this scholarship tenable at Memorial University of Newfoundland and valued at $1,500.00. In order to qualify candidates must:
Be a dependent or spouse of employees of the company;
Be enrolled as a full-time student;
Possess scholarship standing as defined by the University; and
Hold no other concurrent scholarship.
Preference will be given to entrance students; however, if there is no eligible candidate enrolled in first year studies, then the scholarship may be awarded to a senior undergraduate student attending Memorial University of Newfoundland who fulfills the above criteria. In deciding between candidates of equal academic attainment need will be the determining factor. The deadline date for applying is the last Friday in July. Further information and application forms are available in writing to A. Harvey & Company Limited, 87 Water Street, P.O. Box 5128, St. John's, NL, A1C 5V6.
C.D. Howe Memorial Foundation Scholarship
These scholarships result from a contribution by the C.D. Howe Memorial Foundation. The Annual income from this endowment will be utilized to fund up to six scholarships valued at the cost of one year's tuition for full-time students, the amount varying depending on the number of courses taken. The scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students entering second, third, fourth or fifth years of study in any undergraduate program. The scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing, financial need, and a recommendation from the appropriate Dean or academic Director.
Kevin Hutchings Memorial Scholarship for the Royal Newfoundland Regiment
This scholarship was established by the family of Kevin Hutchings who, from 2004 until his death in 2009, held the position of Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the First Battalion of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Valued at $2000 per year, the scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who is an active parading member of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment (1st, 2nd Battalion or Band) who meets scholarship standing as defined by the University. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application form is required and is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Shahana Islam Memorial Award
Ethel H. Judson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at the annual interest on the endowment, has been established by Mrs. Edna Baird-Stephenson in memory of her late sister Ethel. It will be awarded annually to a Memorial University of Newfoundland student in any year or field of study. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence.
Iris Kirby Memorial Scholarship
This award, valued at $650.00 annually, has been established by the friends and colleagues of the late Iris Kirby. Iris was an active feminist and advocate of encouraging women to develop their fullest potential. The scholarship is open to women enrolling in full-time undergraduate studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland who are entering or returning after at least five years out of full-time study. Applicants should have been resident in Newfoundland for at least one year before applying. The scholarship will be awarded in the Winter semester on the basis of the Fall semester's results. In deciding on candidates of equal academic attainment, a commitment to the goal of an equal status for women in our society will be considered. An application is required and is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Alexandra Kirkland Blackall Community Builder Award
This award was established by family and friends in memory of Alexandra Kirkland (Nov. 3, 1998-Oct. 3, 2017), a second year student at Memorial University of Newfoundland and a former resident at Blackall House. Alex was recognized for her intuitive ability and infinite capacity to sense, respect and defend the rights and needs of individuals, to make personal and supportive connections among diverse community members, and to generate a sense of caring and passion driven by her strong personal convictions. She created space for others to flourish in their new home at Memorial. This award was created to honour that power and celebrate the positive impact that Alex had on the Memorial University family. Valued at a portion of the income of the endowment, the award will be granted annually in the winter semester to a full-time first or second year student in any area of study at Memorial University who lives in student residence on the St. John’s campus. The recipient will be a student who embodies the same nurturing spirit that Alexandra demonstrated in building community and inspiring inclusiveness in student and university community activities. 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 Director, Student Residences, in consultation with the Manager, Residence Life.
Korea Veterans' Association Scholarship
Dr. Wayne E. Ludlow Scholarship
This scholarship is the result of an endowment made by the undergraduate students of Memorial University of Newfoundland in honour of Dr. Wayne E. Ludlow on his retirement, in 1999, from the position of Dean of Student Affairs and Services. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, this scholarship is tenable to students beyond second year, based on scholarship standing and demonstrated active participation in student life. Factors to be considered will include but not be limited to involvement in student government, clubs and societies and student media. Financial need may also be considered. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, acting on the recommendation of a selection committee of members of MUNSU and the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic).
Dr. George MacDonald and Ruby Barter Memorial Bursary
This bursary was established by a generous bequest from Ruby Barter and her husband, Dr. George MacDonald. Ruby was born in Bay Verde, Newfoundland and, following her mother’s footsteps, enjoyed a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse. She was a lifelong learner and earned her master’s degree in Health Services Administration and spent the last years of her career as health consultant in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. George had a rewarding career as a General Medical Practitioner in Dartmouth and was a valued member of the medical staff of Dartmouth General Hospital for many years. His life was characterized by service, compassion and kindness. Both Ruby and George came from modest financial circumstances, but with a strong work ethic and ambition they realized their dreams. This bursary reflects the importance they placed on education and their desire to help deserving students overcome financial obstacles. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, one or more bursaries will be awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students who have financial need and meet the academic requirements for a bursary as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The area of designation will be at the discretion of the president of Memorial University. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
E. Frederick and Maud Martin Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous bequest from Frederick and Maud Martin of Toronto, formerly of Hickman’s Harbour and Burin.  Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student on the basis of scholarship standing and financial need. The recipient must demonstrate financial need as well as meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Dr. Arthur May Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship
Memorial University of Newfoundland Endowment Scholarships
These scholarships, established by Memorial University of Newfoundland are awarded annually to students in any year or faculty with approximately 50% of those awarded in a given year allocated for Entrance Students. The number and value of the annual scholarships vary depending on the interest earned. They are awarded on the basis of scholarship standing.
Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association Scholarship Fund
The Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association has established a trust fund to provide scholarships and bursaries to needy students in good academic standing. Assistance from this fund is available to entering students as well as to those further along in their studies and may be re-applied for in subsequent years. The first of the MUNFA Scholarships awarded each year is the Ditte Koster Memorial Scholarship. This award honours the late Ditte Koster who, up to the time of her death, was a professional librarian at the University. As a contribution to the Opportunity Fund in 1999, the Faculty Association pledged to pay the University the interest from their trust for the period January 1, 2000 to March 31, 2004. The matching money from this pledge will be contributed to the University's general Scholarship Endowment Fund allowing the University to award additional general scholarships.
Memorial University of Newfoundland Reimagining Leadership Award
This Award was established through funds received from Memorial University’s annual Reimagining Leadership Conference. The number of awards and the value will vary annually depending on funds available from the conference proceeds. The Award may be granted to a part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate student who identifies as female or as gender diverse, at any campus of Memorial University. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. For undergraduate students, the Award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. For graduate students, it will be granted by the Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Dean, Graduate Studies. For both, the Vice-President (Advancement and External Relations), in consultation with the President of the University, will annually select an area to recommend a student(s) for the Award(s). The area chosen each year will be based on the theme of the annual Reimagining Leadership Conference.  The chosen area will establish a selection process to ensure that the criteria is followed when selecting a student.
Dr. Karl Misik Award
Dr. Karl Misik Award
This award was established by the generosity of Dr. Karl Misik’s friends and family to honour and celebrate his retirement in 2021. Dr. Karl Misik immigrated to Canada with his family following WWII, at the age of 12. His father worked as a family physician in outport Newfoundland. Like his father, Karl wanted to serve his community through medicine, so he pursued an undergraduate degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland with the goal of becoming a doctor. As a non-English speaker at the time, undergraduate studies were challenging for him, but despite the adversity he faced, he obtained his undergraduate degree at Memorial in 1965 and later graduated from Dalhousie Medical School in 1970. In 1972, he began practicing medicine in St. John’s and, since then, Dr. K – as he is affectionately known – has delivered over 2,500 children, provided care for thousands of Newfoundland families, and contributed to medical research. Valued at $250 annually, the award will be granted to a student who came to Canada as a refugee, resides in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is enrolled in any year of any undergraduate degree program at Memorial University’s St. John’s and Grenfell Campus. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards. An application is required and is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.
Elsa S. Morgan Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at $500.00, was donated by the late Dr. John M. Morgan, B.Sc., M.D., in memory of his wife, Elsa S. Morgan. Dr. Morgan was born at Port-de-Grave, Conception Bay, Newfoundland and spent all of his professional life in the United States. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving student of scholarship standing who has completed the first year of studies and is proceeding to the second year. Preference will be given to students from the district of Port-de-Grave. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Jacob and Floral Morgan Scholarship Fund
This fund has been established by relatives and friends of the late Jacob Morgan, a teacher for thirty years in the outports of this province, and of his wife Floral. One or more scholarships, valued at not less than $2,500.00 each will be awarded annually. Preference will be given to students from the smaller outports, primarily to those who are entering the University for the first time.
John Thomas and Amy Susannah Morgan Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at $500.00, was donated by the late Dr. John M. Morgan, B.Sc., M.D., in memory of his parents, John Thomas and Amy Susannah Morgan. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving student of scholarship standing, who has completed his or her first year of studies and is proceeding to second year. Preference will be given to students from the district of Port-de-Grave/Harbour Grace. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
M.O. Morgan Alumni Scholarships
Harvey and Doris Murcell Scholarships
These scholarships have been established from funds donated by Harvey and Doris Murcell. Scholarships of at least $1,000.00 shall be awarded under the following conditions:
A scholarship to two entrance students who are residents of Harbour Grace who attended High School in Conception Bay North.
Four scholarships to students of any year from high schools in the Conception Bay North area.
Other scholarships as the fund will bear.
The scholarships shall be awarded based on scholarship standing. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Newfoundland and Labrador Neurotrauma Initiative Award
This award, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, is made possible by a generous endowment from the Newfoundland and Labrador Neurotrauma Initiative Program, a partnership between the Rick Hansen Man in Motion Foundation, the Canadian Paraplegic Association, the Brain Injury Association and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. The award will be available on an annually rotating basis between undergraduate and graduate students, with first preference given to a student who has been identified with a brain or spinal cord injury. For undergraduate students an application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website at www.mun.ca/scholarships. Graduate Students are required to apply specifically to the School of Graduate Studies, Room IIC 2021, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, (709) 864-2600. If no candidate is available with a brain or spinal cord injury, preference will be given to a student who is studying in any field related to neurotrauma. If it is not awarded at the level of study (i.e. graduate/undergraduate) on rotation in a given year, it may be awarded to a student studying at the other level for that year. In the case of undergraduates, the award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. In the case of graduates it will be awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Awards and Medals Committee. This award is open to part-time or full-time students with clear academic standing.  A special application is required please click here to apply. 
Elsie and Stephen O'Neill Award
The children of Elsie and Steve O’Neill established this award in appreciation of their parents’ support and encouragement toward their higher education. Valued at a minimum of $1,000 annually, the award will be granted to a single parent who is an undergraduate student. First preference is to part-time students, but full-time students will be considered. Students must 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 basis of an application which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website at .
Florence O'Neill Scholarships
Florence O'Neill Scholarships
An endowment donated to the University by Florence O'Neill, Ed.D., C.M., LL.D., honorary graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland, distinguished for her contribution to the fields of adult education and community development, will fund annual scholarships valued up to $1,000.00 each. These awards will be made available to full-time undergraduate students, preferably to those from rural Newfoundland and Labrador, on the basis of scholarship standing. One shall be given annually to a student attending the Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook.
Dermot O’Reilly Legacy Award
The award, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, is established through funds raised by family, friends and music lovers, in Dermot O’Reilly’s memory after his untimely passing in 2007. Dermot chose to make Newfoundland his home in 1971 where he found here a kinship to the Dublin of his youth in the people, music and songs. Here, his life was music. He delighted in sharing music with others and was a mentor to many aspiring musicians. Dermot’s friends and family carry on his legacy by creating this award to encourage and support the promotion of traditional music, oral tradition and dance in Newfoundland and Labrador. It will be given annually to a part-time or full-time student at Memorial University of Newfoundland enrolled in any year of any program of study that meets the academic requirements for an award as outlined by the University. Eligibility should be based on established support of traditional music, oral tradition or dance amongst Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. The successful candidate will be determined at the discretion of the Dermot O’Reilly Legacy Award Selection Committee and will have made evident, either through actions or creative undertakings, contributions to the province by demonstrating leadership and creativity in the tradition-bearer community. To be considered, candidates must apply by March 1, each year. Applications are available at the Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Office and the School of Graduate Studies and must be accompanied by a resume of all relevant information including but not limited to: publications, research, recordings, projects, performances, etc. It will be awarded by either the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards or the Dean, School of Graduate Studies as appropriate based on the recommendation from the Committee.
Oliver Family Metrobus Award
Oliver Family Metrobus Award
This award was established by a generous donation from Charlie Oliver and Paula Pike to honour the long term relationship of the Oliver family with Metrobus, the transit services within the municipalities of St. John’s, Mount Pearl and Paradise. Charlie Oliver (Sr.) (1951-1991), James Oliver (1987-2015) and Danny Oliver (2004-2022) provided a combined 86 years of service to Metrobus. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, this award will be granted annually to a full-time student in any undergraduate degree program at Memorial University of Newfoundland who is a child, grandchild, sibling, legal guardian, niece, nephew or spouse of a current, retired, deceased, or former employee of St. John’s Metrobus or its successor company. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards.  An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website at www.mun.ca/scholarships. A letter from Metrobus or its successor company, confirming the relationship, as described above, to an employee, as described above, must accompany the application.
R.A. Parsons Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to students in good academic standing and in proven financial need. There are no restrictions as to year or field of study. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
John Lewis Paton Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded out of the income from the Fund established in 1926 by John Lewis Paton to enable graduates of the Memorial University College to continue university training. Known until 1946 as the Memorial University College Scholarship, it has been re-named to honour the memory of the first President of the College. This scholarship has a value of at least $300.00. It is awarded annually to a student who has successfully completed three years of a degree course. In making the award, scholastic achievement and promise, qualities of character, economic need and other relevant factors will be taken into account. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Rose Patten Single Parent Award
This award has been established by Ms. Rose Patten to encourage and assist single parents to develop their full academic potential. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it is open to single parents who are enrolled in full-time undergraduate studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Students must 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 basis of an application which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website at .
Elaine Pitcher Memorial Scholarship
Tracy Ronayne Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by the Department of Information Technology Services (formerly Computing and Communications) at Memorial University of Newfoundland to honour the life and contribution of a former employee, Tracy Ronayne. To be eligible, the recipient must have scholarship standing, be a full-time undergraduate student and be a dependant of a current, retired, deceased or former (having worked in the unit for a minimum of 5 years) employee of Information Technology Services or be a student employed by Information Technology Services during the Fall semester of the academic year for which the scholarship will be awarded. One or more scholarships may be awarded in any given year. In the absence of a candidate meeting the above criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a student beyond first year majoring in computer science in the Faculty of Science or a student in the Faculty of Business Administration. A special application will be required and may be obtained from the Scholarships and Awards website at . The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Russell and Pearl Rose Bursary Fund
The Russell and Pearl Rose Bursary Fund has been established through a generous bequest to the University set forth in the Last Will and Testament of Anita Pearl Rose. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, it will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student at Memorial University of Newfoundland beyond the first year and in any field of study who is a graduate of a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of financial need and scholarship standing.
W. Gary Rowe, QC Scholarships at St. John’s Campus
These undergraduate scholarships were established through a generous gift from the estate of the late W. Gary Rowe, QC (1944-2010), lawyer, art collector and philanthropist. Mr. Rowe graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Laws degree before being called to the bar in Newfoundland and Labrador in 1970. In 1972 he was a founding partner of the firm Chalker, Green and Rowe, which grew to become one of the largest in St. John’s with more than 20 lawyers at the time of its merger with the regional firm McInnes Cooper in 2000. Mr. Rowe was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1988. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, one or more scholarships will be awarded annually to undergraduate students attending the St. John’s Campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland. The recipients must have graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador and meet the academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. These scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 1 Memorial Award
Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 1 Memorial Award
This award was established by a generous donation from the St. John’s Branch No. 1 of the Royal Canadian Legion to recognize the contributions of W.R. Dawe and Walter E. Williams to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Royal Canadian Legion, St. John’s Branch No. 1. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the award will be granted annually to children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Branch No. 1 members of any membership level. Preference will be given to full-time undergraduate students entering their first year at Memorial University of Newfoundland, but undergraduate students in any year of study are eligible to apply. The recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the university. In the case of a tie between candidates, financial need may be used as a determining factor. Candidates must submit an application to the St. John’s Branch No. 1 of the Royal Canadian Legion by August 31 each year. Applications will be verified by the Branch office and forwarded to the Scholarships Office at Memorial University for final selection. Applications are available at the Branch office located at 57-59 Blackmarsh Road. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Royal Canadian Legion (St. John's Branch No. 1) Memorial Wall Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the St. John’s Branch No. 1 of the Royal Canadian Legion. It was made possible through funds raised in the construction of a Memorial Wall located at the Branch’s club rooms. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, two scholarships will be awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students attending Memorial University of Newfoundland in any year or area of study. The recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the university. Financial need may be taken into consideration. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
R.S.V.P. Residence Scholarship
This scholarship is the result of fundraising by the Residence Scholarship and Volunteer Program (RSVP) Committee during the early 1990's. One or more scholarships will be awarded annually from the interest earned on the initial endowment. The scholarship(s) will be awarded to full-time undergraduate students who are beyond first year, resided in residence the previous year and are returning to residence for another year. To be considered candidates must have scholarship standing and must have been actively involved in various aspects of residence life. The scholarship(s) will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Director, Student Residences.
Russell Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Maurice Saval Scholarship/Bursary Fund
This fund has been established through the generosity of Dr. Maurice Saval, one of the co-founders in St. John's of the Newfoundland American Insurance Company. From the interest accruing on the fund, a number of scholarships/bursaries will be awarded annually to financially needy and academically deserving undergraduate students. The awards will be open to full-time students in first and second year.
Sceptre Investment Counsel Limited Bursary
Sceptre Investment Counsel, one of Canada's leading pension and mutual fund managers and an important partner to Memorial University of Newfoundland for several years, has established this bursary as a demonstration of its commitment to community support. Valued at the accrued interest on their endowment, one or more bursaries will be awarded annually on a rotating basis between undergraduate and graduate students in any field of study. Successful candidate(s) must be Newfoundland residents demonstrating financial need and displaying qualities of leadership. In the case of undergraduates, it will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards using scholarship standing as the primary determinant. Graduate students can make application in writing to the Dean of Graduate Studies. The award will be made by the Dean on the recommendation of the Awards and Medals Committee.
September 11, 2001 International Award
As a result of the tragic events in New York, USA on September 11, 2001, nearly 13,000 air travellers were diverted to airports in Newfoundland to ensure their safety. In St. John's, 475 of them were housed on Memorial University of Newfoundland's St. John's campus for several days. Some of the passengers have shown their gratitude to Memorial University of Newfoundland by making donations to establish a fund which will assist students from other countries to attend Memorial University of Newfoundland. This fund will be a perpetual memorial to those who died in the tragic events of that day, while also providing both international students and our community with the opportunity for enrichment through exposure to new cultures and ways of life. To be considered for this award, a student must be eligible to pay the full international undergraduate fee, must register for at least three courses (9 credit hours) in each of two semesters in their previous academic year at Memorial University of Newfoundland and must not also hold an International Undergraduate Academic Award in the same academic year. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of a recommendation from the Director, Office of Student Recruitment.
Sodexho Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at the annual interest, is the result of a donation to the University from Sodexho. It will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to a full-time undergraduate student in any year or field of study.
Sutu Award
Sodexho Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at the annual interest, is the result of a donation to the University from Sodexho. It will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to a full-time undergraduate student in any year or field of study.
Sutu Award
This award was established by the founders of Sutu (Simon Macodemba, Cordell Barron, and Gregory Doucet) one of the winners of the inaugural Mel Woodward Cup. Sutu has seen the value first hand of recognizing and cultivating an entrepreneurial spirit at Memorial University of Newfoundland, particularly through the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship (MCE), and would like to promote interest in this program through this award. Valued at $1,000 per year, the award will be granted to a student in their first, second or third year of study in any undergraduate program at Memorial University. The student will provide a short description of a product that they would like to cultivate through the MCE. Students should contact the MCE if they are interested in applying. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. The Award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Director of the MCE.
Toronto Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship has been made possible through the fundraising efforts of the Toronto Alumni Branch of the Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumni Association. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, one or more scholarships will be available to undergraduate students, beyond first year, in any field of study and who demonstrate both academic excellence and leadership qualities. Based on scholarship standing it will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic).
James Tucker Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is the result of an endowment which began in 1997 as a part of the Opportunity Fund Campaign. The fund will provide a scholarship valued at a minimum of $500 to students who are children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or spouses of current, retired or deceased employees or former employees with a minimum of five years service in the Department of Technical Services, Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference in awarding the scholarship will be given to entrance students but undergraduates may also qualify. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website at . The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing but in the case of ties between candidates, need may be used as a determining factor.
William and Elizabeth (Burdett) Walsh Memorial Bursary
William and Elizabeth (Burdett) Walsh Memorial Bursary
The William and Elizabeth (Burdett) Walsh Memorial Bursary has been established by a gift of $15,000 from Mr. and Mrs. Walsh’s family. Billie and Lizzie (Burdett) Walsh, as they were known, were Labradorians from ‘Mary’s Harbour’ and ‘Sandy Hills’ who settled in Cartwright. Both of them were keenly interested in the education of their children. It will be awarded to a Labrador student registered in any faculty or year at Memorial University of Newfoundland who is a graduate of a high school in Labrador and consideration will be accorded the following priority: 1) Cartwright, 2) Mary’s Harbour, 3) the remainder of the Labrador coast and straits, and 4) all of Labrador. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards with preference given to financial need.
James J. Walsh Memorial Scholarships
These two scholarships, established by the Walsh family to commemorate the memory of a dear husband and father, James J. Walsh, are tenable at Memorial University of Newfoundland and are valued at $500.00 each. One scholarship will be tenable in the Faculty of Business Administration. (Refer to Faculty of Business Administration). The second scholarship will be open to any student enrolled full-time at Memorial University of Newfoundland who has scholarship standing and demonstrates financial need.
Women's Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty/Staff Scholarship
The Women's Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland (WAMUN) has established a $1,200.00 annual scholarship available to students in any faculty or year at Memorial University of Newfoundland, providing they are either:
children of full-time faculty or staff; or
children of deceased or retired faculty or staff, who at the time of death or retirement, were employed full-time.
An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website at . This scholarship is based on scholarship standing.
Women's Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland Mature Student Undergraduate Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at $1,200.00, is awarded annually from funds donated by the Women's Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland. It is restricted to women enrolled in full-time undergraduate studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland who are entering or returning, having been away from full-time study for a period of three years or more. They must have been residents of Newfoundland and Labrador for at least a year prior to enrolling. This scholarship is awarded in Winter semester based on Fall semester results in which a minimum average of 75% will be required. Financial need will be considered. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website at .
Women's Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland Single Parent Undergraduate Award
Women's Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland Single Parent Undergraduate Award
This award was established through generous donations from the Women’s Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, it will be awarded annually to full-time or part-time single parents enrolled in any faculty, school or year of study. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. Financial need and scholarship standing may be taken into consideration. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of an application which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website at .
Women's Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland Undergraduate Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at $1,200.00, is awarded annually from funds donated by the Women's Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland. It is restricted to undergraduate students who are beyond second year of studies and who will continue at Memorial University of Newfoundland in an academic program. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing.
Youth Foster Support Bursary
The Youth Foster Support Bursary will be made available each year to individuals who have been in foster care in Newfoundland and Labrador and who wish to attend Memorial University of Newfoundland as full-time undergraduate students at any of the University’s campuses. The bursary covers the annual costs of tuition and required fees in their entirety, renewable for up to three additional years, for a total of four (4) years of study (8 semesters). The term “undergraduate” is inclusive to undergraduate degree students as well as diploma students at the Marine Institute Campus. To be eligible for this bursary, and annual renewal, students must have been in foster care in Newfoundland and Labrador for a minimum of 12 months; be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and typically would be a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador; be working towards their first undergraduate credential as per the definition of undergraduate studies at Memorial for this initiative; demonstrate financial need; and, not be in receipt of funding/bursaries from other sources that cover tuition and required fees. An application is required and the deadline for submission is March 1 of each year. In instances where there are more eligible applicants than available funds, those with the greatest demonstrated financial need will be chosen to receive the bursary. For students attending the St. John’s, Grenfell and Labrador Campuses, the bursary will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. For students attending the Marine Institute, the bursary will be granted by the Scholarship Committee of the Marine Institute. All bursaries and renewals will be based on the recommendation of Memorial University’s Youth Foster Support Program Selection Committee.