Awards & Scholarships

The following will be awarded in the 2019-2020 academic year:

  1. Cheng Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics
  2. Daniel Freeman Memorial Scholarship
  3. Dean of Science Book Prize in Mathematics and Statistics
  4. Dr. B.K. Kim Scholarship in Statistics
  5. Dr. Chu-In Charles Lee Scholarship
  6. Dr. John Burry Memorial Scholarship
  7. Dr. S.P. Singh Memorial Award in Mathematics
  8. Dr. Siegfried Thomeier Memorial Prize in Pure Mathematics
  9. Gerry Goobie Scholarship
  10. Harold Johnson Scholarship in Mathematics
  11. Mrs. E.D. Matthews Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics and Statistics
  12. Victoria Finney Scholarship in Mathematics
  13. W.J. Blundon Scholarship
  14. University Awards and Scholarships

DONATE! To donate to a scholarship, please go to the Giving to Memorial page. In the Area of Designation section, choose Scholarships and Fellowships and in the Designation Information section, please write the name of the Mathematics or Statistics scholarship.

Descriptions of Current and Past Awards

Atreya-Haritha Scholarship in Mathematics

The Atreya-Haritha Scholarship in Mathematics is the result of a generous donation by Dr K.R. and Nandinin Kothandaraman. Valued at $1,000 annually, it is awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to a full-time student, either a senior level undergraduate or a graduate student in Mathematics and/or Statistics. In the case of an undergraduate student, the scholarship is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation by the Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. In the case of a graduate student, it is awarded by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, also upon recommendation of the Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.


Cheng Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics

This scholarship was established by the children of Mr. Wan Choi Cheng and Mrs. Yen Bo Cheng, who were strong believers in the value of education and who had encouraged their children to pursue a university degree. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time student majoring in mathematics who meets the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.


Daniel Freeman Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established from the contributions of many family members, friends, and fellow students in memory of Danny Freeman, a former Engineering student at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The scholarship, valued at a portion of the accrued interest, will be awarded annually, on a rotating basis, to students enrolled in either Engineering or Mathematics. Preference will be given to candidates with disabilities with consideration given to quality of character and overall perseverance. If a successful candidate is not recommended by the discipline on rotation in a given year an eligible student from the other discipline may be awarded the scholarship for that year. If no candidates are available from the first group any student enrolled in either Engineering or Mathematics (discipline to be determined by the rotation schedule in a given year) will be considered. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Engineering or the Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.


Dean of Science Book Prize in Mathematics and Statistics

To be eligible for the Dean of Science Book Prize in Mathematics and Statistics, a student must have demonstrated academic excellence in his/her declared major, and completed at least six semesters with a minimum of at least 90 credit hours. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics forwards its nomination for this prize to the Dean of Science Office by mid-September. The prize is presented at the annual Dean of Science Dean's List award ceremony, usually held in October.

Dr. B.K. Kim Scholarship in Statistics

The B.K. Kim Scholarship in Statistics is awarded annually to an undergraduate student whose major subject of study is statistics. The award honours the memory of the late Dr. B.K. Kim who taught in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics from 1976-84. The scholarship, with a value of at least $500, is normally based on academic achievement in third year and/or fourth year courses and is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.


Dr. Chu-In Charles Lee Scholarship

The Dr. Chu-In Charles Lee Scholarship is established through generous contributions by family, friends, students, professors and the academic community in memory of Dr. Chu-In Charles Lee, who served as Deputy Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for many years. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing to senior full-time undergraduate students in their 3rd or 4th year majoring in Mathematics and/or Statistics. To be considered, candidates must take a minimum of four (4) senior Mathematics and/or Statistics courses in a given year with preference given to the student who achieves the highest average on these courses. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards based on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.


Dr. John Burry Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established through gifts from family, friends and colleagues to honour the memory of Dr. John Burry and to recognize excellence in mathematics. Dr. Burry served the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland for 42 years, including two terms as Head. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student beyond their second year of study majoring in Mathematics. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Honours degree program in Pure or Applied Mathematics. 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 on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.


Dr. S.P. Singh Memorial Award in Mathematics

This award was established by a generous donation from the family of the late Dr. S.P. Singh. Dr. Singh was born in Varanasi, India and completed his PhD from Banaras Hindu University. He retired from Memorial University of Newfoundland as Professor of Mathematics in 2001, after over thirty years of dedicated service. He was an exceptional teacher and widely respected researcher in Mathematical Analysis. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a declared Mathematics and Statistics major. Preference will be given to a student with the best academic results in the Mathematical Analysis stream. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation from the Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.


Dr. Siegfried Thomeier Memorial Prize in Pure Mathematics

The Dr. Siegfried Thomeier Memorial Prize in Pure Mathematics, the interest from a donation by an anonymous donor, is awarded to a fourth or fifth year student majoring in mathematics with a concentration in pure mathematics. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.


Harold Johnson Scholarship in Mathematics

This scholarship was established by a donation from Mrs. Betty Johnson to honour the life of her late husband, Mr. Harold Johnson. Harold had a lengthy career teaching math before assuming the role of Undergraduate Officer in the Department of Mathematics at Memorial University of Newfoundland. In this last capacity, he took great pride in supporting the efforts of the Department Head, faculty and staff and, as a direct result, the students. He often spoke of and to these young people and their ability to influence the world for the greater good through their mathematical education. This scholarship is dedicated to those past endeavours of Harold Johnson and to those future endeavours that math majors from Memorial University will make in the years to come. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student in any year of study who is a declared major in Mathematics. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated financial need. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.


Mrs. E.D. Matthews Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics and Statistics

This scholarship honours the memory of the late Mrs. Evelyn Matthews, who taught in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Memorial University of Newfoundland, from 1959-78. It has a value of at least $500, and is awarded on an annual basis to an undergraduate student whose major subject of study is mathematics or statistics. The scholarship is based on academic merit and is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.


W.J. Blundon Scholarship

The W.J. Blundon Scholarship, in memory of Professor W.J. Blundon, Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics from 1948 to 1976, is awarded on the basis of academic excellence to students majoring in mathematics and/or statistics. The scholarship is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.


University Awards and Scholarships

In addition to the scholarships listed above, Memorial University of Newfoundland offers a wide range of other awards for which students in Mathematics and Statistics may be eligible. Please visit the MUN Scholarships website for more information.