Marion (Ward Hue) Christian Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at a portion of the income from the endowment, is the result of a generous donation by Dr. David Ward, and is established in memory of his mother, Marion (Ward Hue) Christian. Originally from Trinity, Trinity Bay, Marion worked with the Department of Public Health helping elderly adults learn to read before going on to Columbia University and Emory College to study special education and geriatrics. She later served as the Deputy Director of the Hoyles Home, St. John’s until her retirement. The scholarship recipient will be a full-time undergraduate student beyond first year who must demonstrate financial need as well as scholarship standing. The student must be from an area of Newfoundland and Labrador outside of metropolitan St. John’s and Corner Brook. Although students in all areas of study are eligible, preference will be given to those studying in the sciences. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Coca-Cola Scholarship for International Studies
This scholarship, valued at the annual interest on its endowment, has been established from contributions to the University's Opportunity Fund Campaign by The Coca-Cola Foundation. It will be awarded to a student who has completed at least two years of a degree program at Memorial University of Newfoundland and who has been accepted to attend a recognized university outside Canada for one or two semesters of study for transfer credit to Memorial University of Newfoundland towards completion of his/her undergraduate degree.
Coinamatic Residence Award
This award was established by Coinamatic Canada Inc. Valued at $1,000 annually, the award will be granted to a student who lives in university residence in the current winter semester and also lived in residence the previous fall semester and who has shown exceptional leadership in raising environmental awareness and in environmental projects and activities. The recipient must be nominated for the award. Students may nominate themselves or may be nominated by another student or a member of Student Residences. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Director, Student Residences, in consultation with the Manager, Residence Life.
Colbourne Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous gift from the estate of Alexander T. (Sandy) Colbourne with additional funding provided by his daughter Dr. Ann Colbourne. Sandy, a local businessman and community leader and his wife, Blanche, instilled an appreciation of higher education and service in both their children, Peter and Ann. This gift honours these values. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, one or more scholarships will be awarded annually to students who have completed their first year of studies in any faculty or school at Memorial University’s St. John’s campus. Recipients must have demonstrated leadership ability and meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. This scholarship is renewable for an additional two years, three years in total, provided the successful candidates maintain scholarship standing. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic).
Compass Group Canada Scholarship