Grace M. Sparkes Alumni Entrance Scholarship/Bursary in Music
The Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumni Association has established, from its Alumni Annual Fund, an entrance scholarship/ bursary in Music. The award, valued at not less than $500.00, will be given annually to a student entering the first semester of full-time study towards the Bachelor of Music degree. Academic standing, musical potential and financial need will be considered. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Grace M. Sparkes Scholarship in Music
This scholarship was established by Mrs. Sparkes, former Alumni of the year and devoted friend of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Valued at approximately $500.00, it will be given annually to an undergraduate student in full-time study towards the Bachelor of Music degree. Scholarship standing and musical potential will be the main considerations in awarding this scholarship. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
St. John’s Northwest Rotary Music Festival Entrance Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest and the St. John’s Northwest Rotary Music Festival Committee to celebration the Festival’s 25th anniversary and to honour music education in the Province. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, the scholarship will be awarded annually to a student entering their first year of study in the School of Music on the basis of academic and musical excellence. The recipient must be from Newfoundland and Labrador as well as meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Harold and Maxine Stanley Award
The award is established in memory of Mr. Harold Stanley by his family and friends. The award valued at a portion of the income on the investment, will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student beyond first year in the School of Music. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Gordon M. Stirling Memorial Scholarship/Bursary
This fund was established by the Stirling Ryan law firm in memory of their late senior partner Gordon M. Stirling. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards based upon the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music. The award will be available to an exceptional student(s) enrolled in the School of Music to assist with travel and other expenses to enable such student(s) to perform at events of major musical importance outside the province. Scholarship standing, musical ability, financial need, and the benefits such exposure would confer on the student(s) will be taken into consideration by the Committee. The value of the award will be based on the interest income accruing on the capital sum in the fund.
Student Music Society Award in Music