Buell-Olson Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, was established by Dr. Gerry B. Olson, who was a Henrietta Harvey Visiting Professor in the School of Music in 1983-84 and a long time contributor to the vitality of instrumental music in Newfoundland and Labrador. It was renamed in 2006 on the occasion of the retirement of Dr. Donald Buell in recognition of his seminal role in instrumental music and music education in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is to be given to a student entering the first year of the Bachelor of Music program. Preference will be given to a student from Newfoundland and Labrador whose principal applied study is in woodwind, brass or percussion. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Music.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Newfoundland & Labrador Region) Entrance Scholarship in Music
This scholarship, valued at not less than $500.00, is to be awarded annually from a sum of money donated by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Newfoundland and Labrador Region). The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic standing and demonstrated music potential, to a student from Newfoundland and Labrador entering the first semester of full-time study toward the Bachelor of Music degree. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Concert Crowd 50th Anniversary Award
This award was established by a generous donation from the Concert Crowd, a performing arts group that originated with residents of Logy Bay, Middle Cove, and Outer Cove. It is comprised of amateur singers, dancers, actors and musicians, storytellers and script writers, with many members joining throughout the years. The Concert Crowd focuses on entertainment which maintains a distinctly traditional flavour and which strives to promote, preserve and support the Irish and Newfoundland and Labrador ancestry so prevalent and cherished in our province. Valued at $1,000, it will be awarded annually on a rotating basis between the School of Music and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. In years where it is granted to a student in the School of Music, the recipient must be beyond their first year of study. In years where it is granted to a student in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the recipient must be beyond their first year of study and enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English or Folklore. Students may self-nominate by submitting a one-page letter outlining their qualifications to the department head to be considered for this award. In both cases, preference will be given to students with an interest in Newfoundland and Labrador traditional music, theatre and culture as demonstrated by their course selections and/or their performing (including writing and directing) and/or research activities. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. If there are no eligible candidates in any given year in the assigned School or Faculty, the award may be given to an eligible candidate in the other School or Faculty. It will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music or the Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences, as appropriate.
Dr. G. Albert Cooper Bursary