Are you a new student? You may qualify for an entrance scholarship!

Apply for the following scholarships by submitting the scholarship recommendation form before March 01, 2025.  Additional documentation may be required.

Grenfell Campus - Entrance Scholarship Application 2025

Return Completed Application Packages to: gcstudentservices@mun.ca

 

The City of Corner Brook J.R. Smallwood Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1991 by the City of Corner Brook to honour the Honourable Joseph R. Smallwood, first Premier of Newfoundland, who contributed significantly to the educational and cultural development of Newfoundlanders. This fund, donated by the City is a tangible mark of the support given by the City to Grenfell Campus since the Campus opened in Corner Brook.

The scholarship valued at $1,000.00 will be awarded to a student who is a resident of the City of Corner Brook in the final year of high school who is proceeding to Grenfell Campus. The award will be made, upon application, to a student of outstanding academic merit and promise who has demonstrated active participation in school and community life. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, acting on the recommendation of a special selection committee appointed by the Vice President of the Grenfell Campus, with a representative from City Council.

Information required:

1. Pdf Application
2. Letter of reference from an individual who can speak to "outstanding academic merit and promise", as noted in the description.
3. A copy of your resume demonstrating your active participation in school and community life. 

The Rufus Guinchard Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship has been established by the Newfoundland government in honour of the late Rufus Guinchard. The award, valued at $2,000.00, is presented annually to a student entering Grenfell Campus, who has demonstrated a commitment to the preservation of Newfoundland heritage and culture. This commitment may be reflected in Newfoundland music, folklore, art or writing. Applicants for the Rufus Guinchard Scholarship should submit, with their application, either a statement of their interests relevant to this scholarship, or a completed piece of work. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, based upon the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee at Grenfell Campus.

NOTE: In addition to the above, students will want to demonstrate their commitment by submitting a number of samples of their work. For example, several original poems, writings or pieces of art may be submitted. A tape of selections of their own original music may be forwarded for consideration if desired. A letter of reference from someone who can assess their commitment through any of these media is also welcome.

Information required:

1. Pdf Application Form
2. Samples of your work.
3. A letter of reference from someone who can assess your ability on the above criteria. 

The William and Naomi Lundrigan Scholarship

The William and Naomi Lundrigan Scholarship shall be awarded to an entrance student attending Grenfell Campus, Corner Brook. Two scholarships valued at a portion of the income on the endowment will be awarded annually. The recipients must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland and consideration may be given to financial need. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Scholarship Selection Committee at the Grenfell Campus.

Information Required:

1. Pdf Application Form
2. Letter of reference.
3. Statement describing financial circumstances. Some examples of points you can use to demonstrate your financial need include: applying for a student loan; other family members attending university; personal or family medical expenses; living in a rental home, etc. 

W. Gary Rowe, QC Fine Arts Scholarship at Grenfell Campus

No application required, awarded based on criteria of scholarship.

This undergraduate scholarship was established through a generous gift from the estate of the late W. Gary Rowe, QC (1944-2010), lawyer, art collector and philanthropist. Mr. Rowe graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Laws degree before being called to the bar in Newfoundland and Labrador in 1970. In 1972 he was a founding partner of the firm Chalker, Green and Rowe, which grew to become one of the largest in St. John's with more than 20 lawyers at the time of its merger with the regional firm McInnes Cooper in 2000. Mr. Rowe was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1988. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, one scholarship will be awarded annually to a student in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) Program at Memorial University of Newfoundland's Grenfell Campus, who has graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador. The scholarship is renewable for 3 additional years (4 years in total) if scholarship standing is maintained and the student continues full-time enrolment in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) Program and meets the academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Scholarships Committee, Grenfell Campus in consultation with the Head of the Division of Fine Arts. 

The Sisters of Mercy Anniversary Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Sisters of Mercy to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the sisters on the west coast of Newfoundland in 1893. The Sisters of Mercy, educators in Newfoundland since 1842, have been associated with Memorial University of Newfoundland since the University was established. The scholarship valued at a minimum of $1,000.00 will be awarded annually to a student from Western/Northern Newfoundland or Labrador entering Grenfell Campus with full-time status. Academic standing and promise will be the main criteria. Consideration may be given to candidates' financial circumstances. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee at Grenfell Campus.

Information required:

1. Your academic record (must be signed by your Guidance Counselor). *Only one is required if applying for more than one scholarship.
2. Letter of reference from someone who can assess your "academic standing and promise" and "financial circumstances".
3. Statement describing financial circumstances. Some examples of points you can use to demonstrate your financial need include: applying for a student loan; other family members attending university; personal or family medical expenses; living in a rental home, etc. 

The Visual Arts Entrance Scholarship

 No application required, awarded based on criteria of scholarship.

This scholarship, established by the Corner Brook and Area Branch of the Alumni Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland, is awarded annually to a student commencing first-year studies in the Visual Arts Program of the Bachelor of Fine Arts at Grenfell Campus. Valued at $500.00, the award is made on the basis of previous academic performance and the quality of the portfolio submission. This scholarship is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee at Grenfell Campus. 

Dr. Heather Onyett Entrance Scholarship at Grenfell Campus

No application required, awarded based on criteria of scholarship.

This scholarship was established by a generous bequest from Dr. Heather Onyett (1945-2020), BAH (University of Toronto), MD (Memorial University of Newfoundland), FRCPC, FAAP, Masters of Public Health (John Hopkins), Professor Emeritus, Queens University. Born and raised in Northern Ontario, her early experiences with remote communities profoundly influenced her life. She was the Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine’s first pediatrician, and spent five years as Chief of Pediatrics in the Grenfell Region as a solo pediatrician providing primary, secondary and tertiary care for the Indigenous and settler children living in remote communities. Her commitment to global health issues was a prominent factor in her professional and personal life for over fifty years as she practiced, taught and volunteered in many challenging regions of the world. Her enduring love of Newfoundland and Labrador inspired this scholarship. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to an entrance student pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at the Grenfell Campus of Memorial University. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University, and must have graduated from a high school in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. Preference will be given to students who have graduated from a high school on the Great Northern Peninsula or Coastal Labrador (including Happy Valley-Goose Bay and nearby communities). The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Grenfell Campus Scholarship Committee.