Baird-Stephenson Scholarship
This Scholarship, valued at $1,000.00 is to be awarded annually to a Memorial University of Newfoundland student in any year or field of study. It is named for Mrs. Edna Baird-Stephenson and her late husband, both of whom were former members of Memorial University of Newfoundland's faculty. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Stephen Baker Entrance Scholarship
This entrance scholarship was established by a generous donation from Mr. John Allan Baker, Mr. Paul Cyril Roy Baker, Mr. David Stephen Baker, and Ms. Heather Alice Baker of D2L Corporation to honour their parents, Mr. Stephen James Baker and Mrs. Patricia Alice Jane Baker (Sheppard), both graduates of Memorial University of Newfoundland, and their grandfather, Mr. Cyril Lester Sheppard, who graduated from Memorial University College. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of Pearson Academy, Wesleyville, Newfoundland who is entering first year studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. If there is no eligible student from Pearson Academy, preference will be given to a student from (a) Elwood Regional High School, Deer Lake, Newfoundland (b) Exploits Valley High, Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, respectively. The recipient must 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.
Patricia Baker (Sheppard) Entrance Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Mr. John Allan Baker, Mr. Paul Cyril Roy Baker, Mr. David Stephen Baker, and Ms. Heather Alice Baker of D2L Corporation to honour their parents, Mr. Stephen James Baker and Mrs. Patricia Alice Jane Baker (Sheppard), both graduates of Memorial University of Newfoundland, and their grandfather, Mr. Cyril Lester Sheppard, who graduated from Memorial University College and was a strong community builder in Cormack, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is also to honour the extended Sheppard family who have been educators and community builders in the region. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded to a student entering first year studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. First preference will be given to a graduate of Elwood Regional High School from Cormack, NL. If there is no eligible student from Cormack, the scholarship will be open to any graduating student from Elwood Regional High School. In both cases the selection will be based on demonstrated financial need and candidates will be recommended by the Principal of Elwood Regional High School. In the event there is no eligible student from Elwood Regional High School, preference will be given to a student from (a) Wesleyville, NL, (b) Grand Falls- Windsor, NL, respectively, on the basis of scholarship standing. In all cases the recipient must 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.
Warren and Catherine Ball Memorial Entrance Scholarship