There are two broad classes of scholarship or award for which undergraduate students in the Department of Biochemistry may be eligible.  The first class are scholarships and awards that are restricted to students in a Biochemistry program  The other class are Faculty of Science or University wide scholarships.  You can read more about this topic on our FAQs about scholarships and awards page.

The following scholarships, prizes and bursaries have been established specifically for undergraduate students in the Department of Biochemistry.  These awards are all made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry

 

Au Family Scholarship in Biochemistry

This scholarship is valued at the interest accruing annually on an endowment given to Memorial University of Newfoundland by the Au family. It is open to students entering their final year of study in the Biochemistry program who, during their studies, combined a record of high academic achievement and scholarship standing with active involvement in extracurricular activities within the University, including athletic prowess at the varsity level. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry.

  

The Collip Prize in Biochemistry

This prize was established by Dr. Martin Mulligan, a faculty member in the Department of Biochemistry. It is named for James Bertram Collip, the Canadian Biochemist whose experimental expertise was key to obtaining pancreatic extracts pure enough for clinical trials on diabetic humans in 1922. Valued at $500 annually the prize will be awarded in May or as soon as possible after the end of the Winter semester to a full-time undergraduate student, who obtains the best combined marks in four required third year biochemistry program courses, all completed in that academic year, at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Only students who are declared majors in the Biochemistry program at the conclusion of classes in the Winter semester are eligible for this award. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a prize as defined by the University. The prize will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry.

 

Dr. Richard Douglas Fagan Memorial Scholarship

The Dr. Richard Douglas Fagan Memorial Scholarship in Biochemistry was established by Dr. Andrew Fagan in memory of his brother, Dr. Richard Douglas Fagan, both of whom graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a degree in Biochemistry (Honours) prior to going on to complete their medical studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Richard was a compassionate, caring, and courageous young man who had an enormous capacity for learning and a deep passion for adventure and living life to the fullest. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, this scholarship will be awarded annually to a Biochemistry major in the final year of undergraduate studies. To be eligible, candidates must have scholarship standing as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland, with preference given to students at or near the top of their class in academic performance, and who demonstrate innovative or creative thinking in the judgment of the Department of Biochemistry. Preference may also be given to students who graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry.

 

Dr. L.A.W. Feltham Scholarship

This scholarship began with fundraising within the Biochemistry Department during the 1996 Opportunity Fund Campaign. It is named for Dr. Feltham, the founding head of the department. The interest on the endowment will provide a scholarship for a student in the B.Sc. Program in Biochemistry. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid to a student beyond second year on the basis of scholarship standing and a recommendation from the Head, Department of Biochemistry.

 

Dr. Imran Hack Bursary in Biochemistry

 

The Douglas and Beatrice Hall Biochemistry Bursary

This bursary was established by the employees in the Department of Biochemistry in memory of two dedicated past members of the Department. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student who is enrolled in the third year (that is, normally enrolled in majors' courses at the 3000 level) of any Biochemistry undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Science. The recipient must meet the minimum academic and financial requirements for a bursary as defined by the university and not be in receipt of any other scholarships or bursaries. The Bursary will be administered by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry.

 Dr. Kevin Keough Scholarship in Biochemistry

This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Dr. Kevin and Mrs. Joan Keough. Valued at $1000 annually, it will be awarded to a student who is a declared biochemistry major entering their 3rd year of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The recipient must have first class and scholarship standing as defined by the University. Preference will be given to the student with the highest average from the previous scholarship year. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry.

The Loughney-Brosnan Scholarship in Biochemistry

This scholarship is valued at the interest accruing on an endowment given to Memorial University of Newfoundland by the Loughney family. It is open to an undergraduate student studying the honours program in Biochemistry at Memorial University of Newfoundland and will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing. Preference will be given to a student entering the final year of the Biochemistry (Honours) Program. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry.

 

The Maud Menten Prize in Biochemistry

This prize was established by Dr. Martin Mulligan. Maud Menten was a Canadian Biochemist, whose work on enzyme-catalyzed reactions led to the formulation of the Michaelis-Menten equation, a key concept taught to every beginning biochemistry student. One of the first women in Canada to earn a medical doctorate in 1911, during her career she also made important contributions to clinical biochemistry and enzyme histochemistry. Valued at $500 annually the prize will be awarded in May (or as soon as possible after the Winter semester), to a full-time undergraduate biochemistry student who obtains the best combined marks in Biochemistry 2200, 2201 and 2901 completed in the preceding academic year. Only students who are declared majors in a Biochemistry program at the conclusion of the Winter semester are eligible for this award. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a prize as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The prize will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry.

 

The Grace Morgan Scholarship in Nutrition

This scholarship is valued at the interest accruing on an endowment given to Memorial University of Newfoundland by Mrs. Grace Morgan. It is open to an undergraduate student studying nutrition at Memorial University of Newfoundland and will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing. Preference will be given to a student entering the final year of the nutrition program. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry.

 

Charles and Margaret Mulligan Biochemistry Bursary

This bursary was established by a generous donation Dr. Martin Mulligan, a faculty member in the Department of Biochemistry at Memorial University of Newfoundland, and is named for his parents. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student who is enrolled in the fourth year (that is, normally enrolled in majors’ courses at the 4000 level) in any Biochemistry undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Science. The recipient must have demonstrated financial need as well as meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by the University, and not be in receipt of any other scholarship or bursaries. This bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry.

 

The Newfoundland Margarine - Unilever Canada Scholarship

This scholarship, valued at the annual interest on an initial endowment, will be awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Nutrition major in the Department of Biochemistry at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The award will normally be given to an honours student in his/her final year. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the basis of scholarship standing and a recommendation from the Head, Department of Biochemistry.

 

Jack and Gladys Smith of Bishop’s Cove Memorial Bursary in Biochemistry

This bursary was established by a generous donation from Memorial University of Newfoundland alumnus Dr. Imran Hack (B.Sc. (Biochemistry) ’74, MD’79) to express his gratitude to Jack and Gladys Smith of Bishop’s Cove who were kind to him as a student. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student in any year of study in any degree program in the Department of Biochemistry. The recipient must have demonstrated financial need as well as meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by the University. This bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry.

 

Elsie Widdowson Prize in Biochemistry (Nutrition)

This prize was established by Dr. Martin Mulligan and is named for Elsie Widdowson (1906-2000), an icon in nutrition science, who refined the concept of minimal nutrient requirements during extreme food rationing in WWII, and was one of the first to describe the long-term consequences of early (infant) malnutrition. Valued at $500 annually, the prize will be open to full-time undergraduate students who have declared a major in Biochemistry (Nutrition) in the Faculty of Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The prize will be awarded to the student who achieves the highest combined marks in four required Biochemistry (Nutrition) program courses, as determined by the department head annually. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a prize as defined by the University. The prize will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Biochemistry.

 

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