Robert G. McLachlan Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by friends of Robert (Bob) McLachlan and members of the Alexander Murray Student Club, to honour his memory. Born and raised on a farm in southern Alberta, Bob chose Memorial University of Newfoundland to pursue his dream of becoming a geologist in the late 1970’s. Sadly, he passed away tragically before he could complete his undergraduate science degree, however, he left an impact on all who knew him, teaching by example the importance of enjoying whatever we do. A free spirited, fun-loving and charismatic photographer and motorcyclist, he fell in love with Newfoundland and Labrador, its beauty and its people. While studying geology, he honed his photography and exploration skills, particularly during field trips and travels including the Codroy Valley, Labrador and many areas in between. His large circle of friends wants to ensure the example he set will never be forgotten. Valued at $500 annually, the scholarship will be awarded to a student entering any undergraduate program in the Department of Earth Sciences. The recipient will be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. Preference may be given to a student with demonstrated financial need. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Earth Sciences.
Maud Menten Prize in Biochemistry
This prize was established by Dr. Martin Mulligan. Maud Menten was a Canadian Biochemist, whose work on enzyme-catalyzed reactions led to the formulation of the Michaelis-Menten equation, a key concept taught to every beginning biochemistry student. One of the first women in Canada to earn a medical doctorate in 1911, during her career she also made important contributions to clinical biochemistry and enzyme histochemistry. Valued at $500 annually the prize will be awarded in May (or as soon as possible after the Winter semester), to a full-time undergraduate biochemistry student who obtains the best combined marks in Biochemistry 2200, 2201 and 2901 completed in the preceding academic year. Only students who are declared majors in a Biochemistry program at the conclusion of the Winter semester are eligible for this award. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a prize as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The prize will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry.
Carmen and Olive Mews Chemistry Scholarship
This scholarship is the result of an endowment to Memorial University of Newfoundland from the estates of Carmen and Olive Mews. Carmen Mews enjoyed a long career with the Department of Chemistry. He and his wife Olive, both of whom were keenly interested in the welfare of undergraduate students, wished to endow a scholarship to support a student majoring in Chemistry. This scholarship, valued at a portion of the annual interest, will be awarded to a student beyond their first year of study who has demonstrated scholarship standing. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, upon the recommendation of the Head, Department of Chemistry.
Grace Morgan Scholarship in Nutrition