Carl Morrissey Bursary in Music
This bursary is established in memory of Mr. Carl Morrissey by his family and friends. Through this bursary they hope his love of and involvement in music will continue to encourage young musicians, as he did so often. The bursary, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student in the School of Music in any year of study based on financial need and demonstrated music potential. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Arthur and Dorothy Noseworthy Entrance Scholarship in Music
This scholarship, valued at not less than $1,000.00, is to be awarded annually from the interest accruing from an endowment fund established by the Noseworthy family in honour of their parents. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated musical potential to a student entering the first semester of full-time study toward the Bachelor of Music degree. Preference will be given to a student whose principal instrument is organ. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Dr. Hugh O'Neill Prize in Piano
This prize is the result of a generous donation to Memorial University of Newfoundland by The O'Neill Foundation. One prize valued at $500.00 will be awarded annually to the top graduating undergraduate student in the School of Music, who majored in piano. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Dr. Hugh O'Neill Prize in Violin
This prize is the result of a generous donation to Memorial University of Newfoundland by The O'Neill Foundation. One prize valued at $500.00 will be awarded annually to the top graduating undergraduate student in the School of Music, who majored in violin. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Ivan Palmer Award in Choral Music
This award was established by a family donation in memory of Ivan George Palmer, a devoted singer in many St. John’s choirs and a dedicated contributor to the choral culture of Newfoundland and Labrador. This award is to be granted to a full-time Bachelor of Music student beyond first year, who is majoring in vocal studies and has demonstrated commitment to choral music. Nominations for the scholarship should come from School of Music voice instructors, and be accompanied by a statement describing the special nature of the student’s commitment to choral music. In the event that there is no viable undergraduate candidate, the scholarship may be awarded to a full-time Master of Music student involved in a choral conducting program, who has demonstrated a commitment to choral music, with preference given to a voice student. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music. In the case of graduate students, it will be awarded by the Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Dean, School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.