Warren and Catherine Ball Memorial Entrance Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2005 by a generous donation from the estate of Dr. and Mrs. Ball. The endowment will provide scholarships at the value of $7,500.00 per annum for up to four years of study to students entering Memorial University for the first time. The number of the annual scholarships will be based on a portion of the annual income, as per the Awards Program Spending Policy. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid on the basis of scholarship standing.
2024-2025 winners

I am currently a first year engineering student. My plan for the future is to follow a path of knowledge and passion. Receiving this scholarship is a tremendous honor, and gives me the freedom to immerse myself in my studies.

I am enrolled in the Faculty of Science with an interest in health care and am honoured to receive this prestigious award. I am incredibly grateful that this scholarship provides the opportunity to give back to the community that helped me achieve academic success and taught me the value of hard work.
2023-2024 winners

I am studying in the Faculty of Science and I am incredibly grateful to have received this honour. I have a passion for mathematics and the sciences that I am excited to explore. This scholarship will provide me with the opportunity to foster my love of learning and to devote more time to my studies.
Receiving this prestigious award is such an honour. I am a Gander Collegiate graduate and currently studying science, with an interest in pursuing Behavioural Neuroscience. I am incredibly grateful that this scholarship provides the financial security to focus on my studies and future goal of working in the medical field.

I am currently in the Faculty of Science and plan to major in behavioral neuroscience followed by medical school. I have worked hard to achieve consistent academic success and receiving this prestigious scholarship recognizes these achievements while giving me the freedom to focus on my studies and give back to my community.
Other recipients from 2023-24:
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Dalia Al-Badoosh
2022-2023 winners

I am enrolled in MUN’s Faculty of Nursing. I’m beyond grateful to have received this prestigious award. It has allowed me the financial freedom to focus on my studies. I’m proud to use this scholarship to pursue my goals of giving back to the community and helping others in need.
Other recipients from 2022-2023:
- Brooke LeDevehat
- Luke Wadman
2021-2022 winners

I am a graduate of Gander Collegiate and I am currently enrolled at Grenfell Campus. I am pursuing a major in general science including math, chemistry, and biology. I plan to go to medical school in the future. I am very fortunate and grateful to receive this scholarship as it allows me the financial freedom to focus on my studies and succeed in university.

I am currently enrolled in the Faculty of Arts with the goal of entering into the computer science program. Receiving this scholarship alleviated much of the financial stress that education placed on my family and I, and I am very grateful for the opportunity to focus fully on my studies rather than worrying about finances.

I am currently a student in the faculty of science with hopes of pursuing a career in pharmacy. I am so honoured and grateful to have received this scholarship and it has really encouraged me to keep working to achieve my goals.
2020-2021 winners

I am a graduate of Gonzaga High looking to pursue a major in pure math and a minor in computer science. Working hard and receiving this scholarship has been amazing as I can focus more on my education and future and less on financial stress!

I am currently enrolled in the Faculty of Science with plans to pursue a career in healthcare. I am very grateful to have received this prestigious scholarship because it recognizes my academic achievements and provides me with the financial liberty to focus on my studies.