Memorial University Heaslip Scholarship 2024-2025 in Canada (Up to $15,000)

Two Heaslip scholarships will be presented to students in their second year of undergraduate studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland who are in financial need. The scholarship is renewable for 2 subsequent years. (Available to students who have earned 30 – 60 credit hours.)

This scholarship is made possible by a generous donation from The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships Bursaries and Awards based on a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

• Table of Content
• About Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador’s
• Memorial University of Newfoundland Heaslip Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Memorial University of Newfoundland Heaslip Scholarship
• Requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland Heaslip Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Memorial University of Newfoundland Heaslip Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador’s

As Newfoundland and Labrador’s only university, Memorial has a special obligation to the people of this province. Established as a memorial to the Newfoundlanders who lost their lives on active service during the First World War and subsequent conflicts, Memorial University draws inspiration from these sacrifices of the past as we help to build a better future for our province, our country and our world. At Memorial University more than 19,000 students from over 115 countries come together to discover. From the classics to advanced technology, Memorial offers certificate, diploma, und... continue reading

Memorial University of Newfoundland Heaslip Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Memorial University of Newfoundland Heaslip Scholarship

Two Heaslip scholarships are valued at $15,000 each

Requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland Heaslip Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible, students must:

• Be registered for full-time studies,
• Have scholarship standing,
• Be in financial need, and
• Have demonstrated outstanding involvement in university and/or community affairs.

This scholarship is renewable for an additional two years so long as the student continues to meet ALL of the above criteria.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Memorial University of Newfoundland Heaslip Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships Bursaries and Awards based on a recommendation from the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants must provide a curriculum vitae and statement of financial need (one PDF document).

The curriculum vitae must include the following information (based on time at Memorial University; awards/services during high school are not applicable):

• Name & contact information 
• Student number
• Overview of education and training (include certificates, diplomas, etc.)
• Scholastic achievements (e.g. scholarships, awards, bursaries)
• Non-scholastic achievements (e.g. athletic, leadership, volunteer awards)
• Employment experience
• On-campus service/volunteer experience (include provincial, national, international involvement)
• Community service/volunteer experience (include provincial, national international involvement)
• Conferences attended
• Research interests/publications
• Other areas as deemed appropriate by the applicant

The statement of need (no more than 500 words) must outline:

• demonstrated financial need
• how this scholarship would impact your undergraduate academic life
• your efforts to fund your education

Application Deadline: September 25, 2024

Complete application packages (one PDF file containing all required documentation) must be emailed to renee[at]mun[dot]ca by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

The subject line must state: Heaslip Selection Committee

Incomplete application packages will not be considered for eligibility. 

For more details visit: Memorial University website.