Top 10 Best International Entrance Scholarships by Memorial University of Newfoundland

Anthony Insurance Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship is the result of a generous endowment to Memorial University of Newfoundland by Anthony Insurance in memory of Robert C. Anthony, founder of Anthony Insurance Inc. and the Insurance Corporation of Newfoundland. Mr. Anthony, an inductee of the Newfoundland and Labrador Business Hall of Fame, started his career as a teacher in rural Newfoundland and placed great emphasis on the value of education. The scholarship is intended to help a deserving, high-school graduate attend Memorial University of Newfoundland who would otherwise find it difficult due to financial considerations. The value of the scholarship is full-time tuition for one semester. Eligible candidates must have graduated from a Newfoundland and Labrador high school with a minimum of 75% in Level III courses and must intend to enroll at Memorial University of Newfoundland on a full-time basis. Additional scholarships may be awarded annually as endowment fund growth permits. These scholarships will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Arnold’s Cove, Come By Chance, North Harbour Fishers and Newfoundland Transshipment Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Newfoundland Transshipment Limited (NTL) as part of an agreement between them and the Fishers Liaison Committee (FLC) of the Arnold’s Cove, Come By Chance and the North Harbour area. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually on the basis of scholarship standing to a Fisher or his/her descendant(s) who is registered as a full-time student at Memorial University of Newfoundland in any year or field of study. In the event that no applicants are received from Fishers or Fishers’ descendants in a given year, the scholarship may be awarded to another student from above noted geographic areas. Eligibility of applicants under the above criteria will be verified by the Fisheries Liaison Committee (FLC). Memorial University of Newfoundland is encouraged to ensure that the scholarship is alternated between communities and their eligible students. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of an application which may be obtained from and returned to the FLC for appropriate verification.

Mary L. (Mollie) and Peter T. Bailey Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship, donated by the family of the late Mary L. (Mollie) and Peter T. Bailey, has a value of at least $500.00. It is open to students entering first-year studies who are required to move away from home to attend Memorial University of Newfoundland. In making the award, scholarship standing and need will be considered. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Leah Bailey Powers Memorial Scholarship

This entrance scholarship was created in loving memory of Leah Bailey Powers who passed away in 2009 at the age of nineteen. Leah excelled academically and was an energetic and spirited student leader. As Student Council President of Holy Heart of Mary Regional High, she inspired and motivated her peers to become active in their school community. Leah’s leadership activities continued in her first year at Memorial University of Newfoundland where she became a passionate and dedicated volunteer to promote social justice with Engineers Without Borders. This scholarship will be valued at a portion of the income on the endowment and will be awarded annually. This scholarship will be given to a student graduating from Holy Heart of Mary Regional High in St. John’s who is entering his/her first year of studies in any discipline at Memorial University of Newfoundland. This scholarship may be held in addition to other scholarships and will be awarded only to applicants who embody the same spirited and enthusiastic leadership qualities that Leah demonstrated in motivating and inspiring inclusiveness in student and community activities and organizations, as nominated by Holy Heart of Mary Regional High. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of Holy Heart of Mary Regional High.

Baird-Stephenson Scholarship

This Scholarship, valued at $1,000.00 is to be awarded annually to a Memorial University of Newfoundland student in any year or field of study. It is named for Mrs. Edna Baird-Stephenson and her late husband, both of whom were former members of Memorial University of Newfoundland’s faculty. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Stephen Baker Entrance Scholarship

This entrance scholarship was established by a generous donation from Mr. John Allan Baker, Mr. Paul Cyril Roy Baker, Mr. David Stephen Baker, and Ms. Heather Alice Baker of D2L Corporation to honour their parents, Mr. Stephen James Baker and Mrs. Patricia Alice Jane Baker (Sheppard), both graduates of Memorial University of Newfoundland, and their grandfather, Mr. Cyril Lester Sheppard, who graduated from Memorial University College. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of Pearson Academy, Wesleyville, Newfoundland who is entering first year studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. If there is no eligible student from Pearson Academy, preference will be given to a student from (a) Elwood Regional High School, Deer Lake, Newfoundland (b) Exploits Valley High, Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, respectively. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a Scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. This Scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Patricia Baker (Sheppard) Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Mr. John Allan Baker, Mr. Paul Cyril Roy Baker, Mr. David Stephen Baker, and Ms. Heather Alice Baker of D2L Corporation to honour their parents, Mr. Stephen James Baker and Mrs. Patricia Alice Jane Baker (Sheppard), both graduates of Memorial University of Newfoundland, and their grandfather, Mr. Cyril Lester Sheppard, who graduated from Memorial University College and was a strong community builder in Cormack, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is also to honour the extended Sheppard family who have been educators and community builders in the region. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded to a student entering first year studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. First preference will be given to a graduate of Elwood Regional High School from Cormack, NL. If there is no eligible student from Cormack, the scholarship will be open to any graduating student from Elwood Regional High School. In both cases the selection will be based on demonstrated financial need and candidates will be recommended by the Principal of Elwood Regional High School. In the event there is no eligible student from Elwood Regional High School, preference will be given to a student from (a) Wesleyville, NL, (b) Grand Falls- Windsor, NL, respectively, on the basis of scholarship standing. In all cases the recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.

Warren and Catherine Ball Memorial Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2005 by a generous donation from the estate of Dr. and Mrs. Ball. The endowment will provide scholarships at the value of $7,500.00 per annum for up to four years of study to students entering Memorial University of Newfoundland for the first time. The number of the annual scholarships will be based on a portion of the annual income, as per the Awards Program Spending Policy. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing.

Bank of Montreal Scholarship

These scholarships are the result of a generous endowment to Memorial University of Newfoundland by the Bank of Montreal. Interest on the fund will provide several scholarships to full-time students entering Memorial University of Newfoundland in any field of study who have scholarship standing and demonstrated financial need. These scholarships will be valued at two semesters tuition for five courses. They are renewable for up to four years provided the candidate(s) maintains first class and scholarship standing.

Tonya Bassler Memorial Award for New Canadians

This award was established by a generous donation from Dr. Gerhard Bassler in memory of his wife, Tonya Bassler. She devoted her professional career to teaching and helping refugees and immigrants in Newfoundland and Labrador start successful new lives in Canada. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, this award will be granted annually to a student who came to Canada as a refugee, resides in Newfoundland and Labrador and is enrolled in any undergraduate degree program at Memorial University of Newfoundland’s St. John’s or Grenfell campus. This award is renewable for up to 3 additional years, 4 years in total, if the student continues in an undergraduate program at the university and maintains clear academic standing. Recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. This award will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application is required which is available at the Scholarships and Awards Office website.