J. Jarvis Stewart Memorial Awards

The J. Jarvis Stewart Memorial Awards are presented to two students who have declared their major or minor in Religious Studies and are interested in pursuing a career in some aspect of Christian ministry, including counselling, nursing or overseas development, as well as ordained ministry. Established in memory of J. Jarvis Stewart, a successful businessman from Prince Edward Island who had little formal education but worked hard all his life beginning in his early teens. Despite being frugal on his own behalf, Stewart was a generous and kind man who wanted to honour his parents and give a helping hand to the children of the common people with whom he associated throughout his life. Most importantly, he wanted to do something to benefit his province, Prince Edward Island. This memorial fund reflects his values of supporting education and helping others achieve their goals in service-oriented careers.