About the Award

The Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador established this Scholarship in honour of Dr. Paul O'Neill, LL.D., C.M., in recognition of his contributions to the study and promotion of Newfoundland and Labrador culture and history.

Who is Eligible?

An undergraduate student in any year of study in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland who meets the eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, students must submit completed coursework as part of an application to demonstrate excellence and outstanding enthusiasm and interest in some area of Newfoundland Studies as part of their degree studies.  The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for scholarship standing as defined by the University.

Application

Dr. Paul O’Neill Scholarship for Excellence in NL Studies Application Form

All applications and supporting documents must be submitted as a single PDF file. 

Value of Award

Valued at $1,000, the Scholarship will be awarded biennially.

Deadline

Applications (PDF file) must be submitted to renee[at]mun[dot]ca by 12:00 noon on Friday, October 17, 2025.