Purple Sparkle Award in HKR
This award was established by Dr. Kevin Power in memory of his sister, Sherri-Lynn Head, who had a successful career as an educator and school principal. Sherri was a passionate, caring individual who touched the lives of many students over the years. She exemplified the spirit of the award, perseverance, in overcoming some of life’s obstacles. She was also an avid crafter, known for lifting the spirits of those around her and for leaving a little purple sparkle everywhere she went. Valued at $650 annually, the award will be granted to a student entering their second year of study in any undergraduate degree program in the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation at Memorial University of Newfoundland. An application is required and candidates will be required to detail how they have showed perseverance in meeting life’s challenges to get to this point in their studies. The application is available from the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation. 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 Dean, School of Human Kinetics and Recreation.
School of Human Kinetics and Recreation 30th/25th Anniversary Scholarship
School of Human Kinetics and Recreation 30th/25th Anniversary Scholarship In the calendar year 1994 the School commemorated 30 years of professional preparation in physical education/recreation and 25 years of Atlantic University Sport (AUS) competition at Memorial University of Newfoundland by hosting Anniversary Celebrations. The Steering Committee of these Anniversary Celebrations in co-operation with the two major organizing committees of these events established a $500.00 Scholarship to be awarded annually to the undergraduate student who combines academic achievement and athletic prowess at the varsity level. In awarding this scholarship, preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated ability and desire to coach, and to children of either graduates of the School or of former varsity athletes. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation.
Scott Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, established by Winslow and Eileen Scott in memory of their late son Bradford, a former student of Memorial University of Newfoundland, is valued at not less than $500.00. In awarding this scholarship, preference will be given to students in the Bachelor of Education Intermediate/Secondary Program who have completed the Bachelor of Physical Education or Bachelor of Physical Education (Co-operative) degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland. If a suitable candidate cannot be found in this category it will be awarded to a senior student in the Bachelor of Physical Education or Bachelor of Physical Education (Co-operative) program who is doing the teaching option. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing and upon a recommendation approved by the Dean, Faculty of Education and/or the Dean, School of Human Kinetics and Recreation.
Sea-Hawks Athletics Award