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SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Dale Howse, Sterling Perham, and Richard Price
Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship in memory of three students is presented to a
student enrolled in a technology program. Preference may be
given to a student in the Marine Engineering program.
The Chester and Maud Keeping Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, in memory of Chester and Maud Keeping who
had a long association with both the marine and fishing industries
and who valued education highly, is given to a student in either
the second or third year of a technology program
Keith R. Kirby Scholarship
This scholarship, the yearly interest from a $5,000 trust fund,
to be awarded annually to a deserving Intermediate Student
in Nautical Science of high academic achievement and who is
recommended as having a commitment to improving safety in the
marine environment.
The Labrador Scholarship
The Labrador Scholarship, the interest from an award presented
to the Institute by Northern Telecom for its distance education
program in Labrador, is awarded annually to a student from
Labrador who is enrolled in a three year technology program.
Dr. Aidan Maloney Scholarship in Fisheries Resource
Management
The Dr. Aidan Maloney Scholarship in Fisheries (Resource
Management) was established through a generous gift by Dr.
Aidan Maloney, who served the fishery of Newfoundland and
Labrador in both the private and public sectors for almost fifty
years. The scholarship will be given annually to a full-time
graduate student enrolled in the Master of Marine Studies –
Fisheries Resource Management program at the Marine Institute.
Marine Atlantic Scholarship
A total of four scholarships shall be awarded each year. Two
shall be given to students in either second or third year of
Nautical Science program and two shall be given to students
in either the second or third year of the Marine Engineering
program. Recipients shall be residents of either Nova Scotia or
Newfoundland and Labrador.
Marine Institute Scholarship
This scholarship may be awarded to students in any program
eligible for scholarships.
Marine Institute Science Fair Scholarships
The Marine Institute sponsors up to eight entrance scholarships
to the Marine Institute. Up to two recipients may be selected
from the Grade XI and XII entries in the senior division of each
of the four Newfoundland regional science fairs. Recipients
must enroll in the Marine Institute in the next academic year
following graduation from high school in order to claim the award.
Application must be made prior to the commencement of judging.
Marine Institute Student Union Scholarships
The Marine Institute Student Union has established four
scholarships which are awarded on the basis of academics and
involvement in student affairs.
Marine Institute Sustainable Aquaculture Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student in the Advanced
Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture program and is based on
academic performance in the first term.
Memorial University Entrance Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to students entering the
technology program based on high school academic performance.
Middle Cove Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, established from the interest of an endowment
by members of the Canadian Coast Guard in the Newfoundland
and Maritime Regions in memory of three colleagues who lost
their lives in the line of duty, is awarded annually to a second or
third year student in Maritime Studies.
EXXON/Mobil Oil Canada Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a student with high
academic performance.
Captain Wilfred B. Morgan Memorial Scholarship
Donated by his wife and children as a memorial to Captain
Wilfred B. Morgan, Master Mariner, who served as a Master
with C.N.R. and was a Master of the Institute’s M.V. Beinir, this
scholarship is awarded annually to a Nautical Science student
entering second year. Preference shall be given to a student from
the Labrador coast.
Ocean Choice International Scholarships (Entrance
Scholarships)
These scholarships are awarded annually to students entering
the Marine Institute.
Ocean Ranger Scholarships and Bursaries
To commemorate the tragic loss of the 84 crew members of the
Ocean Ranger on Feb. 15, 1982, a scholarship and bursary
program has been established by the Ocean Ranger Disaster
Fund. These awards, valued at $500.00 per year, are presented
to students who are entering or pursuing a post-secondary
program of studies. In selecting candidates, preference will be
given to the daughters, sons and/or widows of those who were
lost. In the absence of eligible candidates from this group, the
scholarships and bursaries may be awarded to other students at
the discretion of the Ocean Ranger Scholarship Committee.
The Oil and Gas Week Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Oil and Gas Week
Steering Committee in support of students in petroleum related
programs. Based on scholarship standing, the scholarship will
be awarded to a student beyond their first year of study, with
preference given to students who graduated from a high school
in Newfoundland and Labrador outside of the metropolitan St.
John’s area. To be eligible, the student must be enrolled in
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