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SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
a program in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Marine
Engineering Systems Design, Naval Architecture or Ocean
Instrumentation.
Pangeo Subsea Inc. Scholarships
This scholarship, established by PanGeo Subsea Incorporated,
is awarded annually to one male and one female student in either
the third or fourth year of a program in the School of Ocean
Technology.
Captain Peter Parsons Memorial Scholarship
Donated by his wife and four daughters, the Captain Peter
Parsons Memorial Scholarship commemorates a Newfoundland
master mariner who knew the power of both the sea and
education. The interest from the endowment is awarded annually
to a student in either the second or third year of the Nautical
Science Diploma of Technology program who is a native
Newfoundlander or Labradorian or whose parents are natives of
the Province.
Port of St. John’s Scholarships
These scholarships were established by the St. John’s Port
Corporation to recognize the academic achievements of students
studying in the marine fields. Preference shall be given to students
in second and third year Nautical Science.
Canadian Association of Prawn Producers
Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a maximum of 3 students
who are entering the Marine Engineering Diploma of technology
program who are Canadian citizens. This scholarship is
renewable for up to 3 years at a value of $3000 per year.
Students seeking renewal of the scholarship must remain in
scholarship standing at the Institute.
The Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board
Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded to a certified fish harvester or a
dependent who is entering the second year of a three-year
diploma of technology program.
Gerald F. Pye Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship in memory of Gerald F. Pye, a former student,
was established by his wife Cindy Power. It is awarded to a
student in the third year of the Ocean Instrumentation program
based on academic performance and demonstrated strong work
ethic.
Vincent and Violet Raymond Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a second or third year
Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering Systems Design
student who has been recommended by his or her instructors as
having demonstrated dedication and effort in his or her studies.
The intent of this scholarship is to encourage good students
though they may not be the top students in the class.
The Rotary Scholarships
Two scholarships shall be awarded to students entering their
final year of studies. In selecting candidates for the scholarships,
the Scholarship Committee will consider academic achievement,
participation in Institute activities, and the demonstration of
personal qualities appropriate to the student’s chosen field of
endeavour.
Hazen A. Russell Scholarship in Fisheries
Two scholarships, the annual interest from a $25,000 trust fund,
will be awarded to qualified second and third year students
in fisheries and related marine technology. The trust fund is a
donation by the family of the late Hazen A. Russell, who made
a major contribution to the development of the Newfoundland
fishing industry. These scholarships honour the memory of an
outstanding businessman whose success was due in no small
measure to his commitment to quality control and technical
innovation.
Schlumberger Canada Limited Scholarships
These scholarships, 2 valued at $2000 annually, are funded
through Schlumberger Canada Limited, will be available
to students in the Marine Engineering Technology, Naval
Architecture, Marine Engineering Systems Design and the
Nautical Science programs. Awarded on the basis of scholarship
standing to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Scholarships will be awarded to women, aboriginals, and persons
with disabilities or members of a visible minority.
The Captain Michael J. Simmonds and Arthur Simms
Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship in memory of two gentlemen who had a long
association with the shipping and fishing industries is awarded to
a student in the Coastal Zone Management program.
The Telegraphist Gordon W. Noseworthy, RN
Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship in memory of Telegraphist Gordon W.
Noseworthy, Royal Navy, who died in action during the Battle
of the Atlantic (1939-1945) while serving in HMS Stanley, is
awarded to a third year Nautical Science student who has
successfully completed the required radio and communications
courses
J.J. Ugland Memorial Scholarships
Valued equally at a portion of the income on the endowment, The
J. J. Ugland Memorial Scholarship, will be awarded to one marine
engineering student and one nautical science student. The J.J.
Ugland Memorial Scholarship is for first-year MI students and is
renewable for one year if scholarship standing is maintained.
Xerox of Canada Scholarship
Awarded to a student of high academic standing.
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