Frida Loeffler Mountain of Learning Experiential Education Award
This Award was established by TA Loeffler, faculty member in the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation (HKR), on the occasion of her second attempt on Mount Everest. The Award, in honour of her grandmother, Frida Loeffler, celebrates Frida's lifelong love of learning. Valued at a portion of the income of the endowment, it will be granted annually to a student enrolled in any of the degree programs in the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to experiential education through their participation in extracurricular activities related to their intended profession or other demonstration of commitment to experiential learning as deemed appropriate by the faculty. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The Award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Dean, School of Human Kinetics and Recreation. The award is presented annually at the HKR Awards celebration.
Dr. M.O. and Grace Morgan Scholarship in Physical Education
This fund is the result of an endowment to Memorial University of Newfoundland from the estate of Dr. and Mrs. Morgan. One or more scholarships, valued at a portion of the annual accrued interest, will be awarded to a Physical Education student in the first year of the Bachelor of Physical Education degree program. The recipients will have demonstrated scholarship standing as well as leadership in the professional preparation and/or services program of the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation. These Scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Dean, School of Human Kinetics and Recreation.
Rick Morris Memorial Bursary
This bursary was established in memory of Rick Morris by his family and friends. Rick was a caring individual who was deeply committed to Newfoundland and worked with a variety of individuals, organizations, and government. He was a mentor to many helping professionals, who regularly sought his counsel on personal and professional issues. He was deeply concerned with violence against individuals, particularly women, children, and the survivors of Mount Cashel. He was involved in the establishment of Unified Family Court’s mediation services and frequently collaborated with the indigenous and senior’s communities. The bursary, valued at a portion of the income from the endowment, will be awarded annually to a student who is in financial need and meets the minimum academic requirements for a bursary. It will be awarded on a rotating basis to a student enrolled in one of the following academic areas: Year 1- School of Social Work, Year 2- Faculty of Education, Year 3- School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, Year 4- Department of Gender Studies and Year 5- Faculty of Nursing. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Head of the Unit for which the bursary is being awarded.
Newfoundland and Labrador Kinesiology Association Award