Dr Adam Cahill Scholarship for Graduate Studies in History

This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Dr. Adam Cahill in recognition of his love and dedication to historical scholarship. He completed a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. at Memorial University of Newfoundland and a PhD at the University of Calgary. Valued at a portion of the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a full-time graduate student with the Department of History at Memorial University. The recipient must meet the minimum requirements for scholarship standing as defined by Memorial University. It will be awarded by the Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Dean, Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science.

 

David and Ethel Evans Scholarship in History

The David and Ethel Evans Scholarship in History was established by Thomas Evans in memory of his parents. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a full-time student enrolled in the final year of the Honours Degree Program in History at Memorial University of Newfoundland who 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 Head, Department of History.

 

Michael Harrington Research Prize in Newfoundland History

This award was established by the family of Michael Francis Harrington Sr., a journalist, author, and Newfoundland historian. The prize is valued at a minimum of $500.00 and will be awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student doing research in Newfoundland history. To be considered, undergraduate students must be history majors planning to do research for a course in Newfoundland history or towards an honours thesis. Graduate students must be writing a thesis on some aspect of Newfoundland history. In some instances it may be awarded as a travel grant which will assist students with travel expenses incurred while undertaking their research. In the case of undergraduates it will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Head, Department of History. In the case of graduates it will be awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies, also upon recommendation of the Head, Department of History.

 

Dr. Heather Onyett Scholarship in History

This scholarship was established by a generous bequest from Dr. Heather Onyett (1945-2020), BAH (Modern History, 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 MUN Faculty of Medicine’s first pediatrician, and spent five years as Chief of Pediatrics in the Grenfell Region. 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 a full-time undergraduate student in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences with a declared major in History. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference will be given to a student whose area of study is focused on the history of Newfoundland and Labrador. This scholarship will be awarded by Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of History.

 

Rt. Hon. J.W. Pickersgill Bursary in History

Jack Pickersgill was a teacher and lover of history. He believed strongly in the importance of education and was always grateful for the scholarships and bursaries that made this possible. He represented the constituency of Bonavista-Twillingate in the Canadian House of Commons from 1953 to 1967 and his affection for Newfoundland and Labrador lasted all his life. This bursary was established in Jack’s memory by family and friends. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the bursary will go to an undergraduate student in Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences with demonstrated financial need as well as a declared major in History. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as outlined by the University. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of History.

 

Stuart O. Pierson Prize

The Stuart Pierson prize, valued at a portion of the annual interest, will be awarded annually on the joint recommendation of the Head of the History department and the Co-ordinator of the Masters of Philosophy program in Humanities. Eligible students will be enrolled full time, in either the Masters of Philosophy Humanities program, or in the M.A. or B.A.(Hons.). programs in History. Preference will be given to students who show particular promise in the history of ideas, historiography, or the history of science. In the case of undergraduate students, the scholarship is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. In the case of graduate students, it will be awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies.

 

Bobbie Robertson Scholarship in History

This scholarship was established by friends, family and colleagues of the late Bobbie Robertson. It will be valued at the annual accrued interest on the initial endowment and will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to a history major with preference given to students in Newfoundland and Labrador history. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Head, Department of History.

 

Dr. Otto G. Tucker Award

This award was established by friends of Dr. Otto Tucker (1923-2015) in honour of his many contributions to the cultural fabric of Newfoundland and Labrador. It also recognizes in particular his keen interest in young people’s education and his desire to ignite their passion for the history and heritage of their own families and communities. Born in Winterton, Trinity Bay, Dr. Tucker was a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland, the University of Alberta and the University of Toronto. He was a founding member of the Newfoundland Wessex Society which was formed to promote and appreciate our province’s English-Wessex ancestry. Dr. Tucker received many honours, including the Order of Canada, the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Heritage Award of the Newfoundland Historical Society and an honorary degree from Memorial University. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student at Memorial University who is enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts program with a major in History. Preference will be given to students who have completed courses in Newfoundland History and/or demonstrated an interest in Newfoundland History. Students must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the university. If awarded to an undergraduate student, the award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. If awarded to a graduate student, it will be awarded by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies. In either case the recommendation will come from the Head, Department of History.

 

Dr. Louise Whiteway Prize in Newfoundland History

A bequest to the University by the late Dr. Louise Whiteway has funded a $100.00 prize in Newfoundland history. The prize will be awarded annually to a Memorial University of Newfoundland student who is considered to be the most promising student in Newfoundland history. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards acting on the recommendation of the Head, Department of History.