Grateful Patient Travel Award in Social Work
This award was established by a gift from an anonymous donor who wanted to support the education of students in the School of Social Work at Memorial University of Newfoundland in recognition and gratitude for the health care he received during a difficult time in his life. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, one or more of the awards will be granted annually to students in the Bachelor of Social Work program who are travelling to rural Newfoundland and Labrador for their practicum, with the number and value of the awards to be determined by the Dean, School of Social Work. The recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. Preference will be given to students who are not already in receipt of another scholarship, bursary or award administered by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards at the time of the granting of this award. It is the donor’s hope that the recipients, at such time when they are financially able, will contribute back to the Grateful Patient Travel Award to enable the fund to grow and assist more students. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Social Work.
Joe and Bill Green Community Practicum Award
This award was established by the family of Joseph and “Bill” (Margaret Shapter) Green. Joe and Bill were passionate about supporting their community and placed enduring value in education, encouraging all in their family to pursue post-secondary studies. A volunteer, intellect and a lifelong learner, Bill studied at Memorial University College in the 1940’s and at Memorial University of Newfoundland in the 1970’s. Joe was a highly principled businessman and over his fifty-four year business career, with Bill’s support, he travelled the province extensively. Bill would join him once their children had grown and together they helped many communities, in particular independent grocers. The award will be granted annually to a student in the Bachelor of Social Work program who is traveling within the province to complete a practicum. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University and preference will be given to a student that has demonstrated financial need. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Social Work.
Brendan Kelly Memorial Award
This award was established by Kim Kelly and Mike Maher, graduates of Memorial University of Newfoundland, to honour Kim’s brother Brendan who died by suicide in 2000. Having achieved his Bachelor of Arts at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Brendan was actively engaged in residence life and the University Catholic Community. Brendan was dedicated to hard work in his studies, volunteer initiatives and part-time employment. Valued at $500, it will be awarded annually to a social work student completing their final internship, who is from the Southern Shore on the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador, or who has graduated from a high school outside of the St. John’s Metropolitan area. Preference will be given to those who are completing an internship or have expressed an interest in the area of mental health. Recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Social Work.