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Stan and Helen Buell Music Award

The Stan and Helen Buell Music Award is granted each year to a returning student in UPEI's Music program who attended their full secondary education at a Prince Edward Island High School, has a focus on instrumental training, and is in financial need. This award was established by Stanley Irwin Buell and Helen Elizabeth (Kent) Buell, who retired to Stratford, Prince Edward Island after many years of living and travelling around the world. Stan is originally from Parkdale, PEI and attended secondary school at Prince of Wales College and post-secondary school at Saint Dunstan's University prior to pursuing a career in engineering. Helen is from Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, and was a successful teacher in Halifax when she and Stan met. Stan and Helen enjoy a common love of all things artistic and cultural, with Helen having a particular passion for music. As a component of their intention to give back to Prince Edward Island, they have established awards at Holland College, and planned gifts for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the PEI Community Foundation. They are furthering their immense generosity to the Island through the establishment of this award for UPEI students.

Stan and Helen Buell Graduating Student Nursing Award

The Stan and Helen Buell Graduating Student Nursing Award is granted each year to a student who is graduating from the four year Nursing program or the Accelerated Nursing program at UPEI. The recipient must have attended their full secondary education at a Prince Edward Island High School and must have demonstrated an extraordinary sense of compassion and dedication to the profession of nursing. Academic achievement will not be a defining criterion. This award was established by Stanley Irwin Buell and Helen Elizabeth (Kent) Buell, who retired to Stratford, Prince Edward Island after many years of living and travelling around the world. Stan and Helen share a common love of all things artistic and cultural, and have a deep appreciation for the healthcare available on Prince Edward Island and the professionals who work diligently to ensure the health of the community. As a component of their intention to give back to Prince Edward Island, they have established awards at Holland College and planned gifts for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the PEI Community Foundation. In February 2022, Stan and Helen committed to establishing a third award for a returning nursing student and revised the criteria for their existing nursing award given during convocation week.

Stan & Helen Buell Returning Student Nursing Award

The Stan & Helen Buell Returning Student Nursing Award is granted each year to a student who is entering their third or fourth year of full time study in the four year Nursing program or the Accelerated Nursing program at UPEI. The recipient must have attended their full secondary education at a Prince Edward Island High School, and demonstrated an extraordinary sense of compassion and dedication to the profession of nursing. Academic achievement will not be a defining criterion. This award was established by Stanley Irwin Buell and Helen Elizabeth (Kent) Buell, who retired to Stratford, Prince Edward Island after many years of living and travelling around the world. The Buells have a deep appreciation for the healthcare available on Prince Edward Island, and the professionals who work diligently to ensure the health of the community. As a component of their intention to give back to Prince Edward Island, they have established awards at Holland College, and planned gifts for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the PEI Community Foundation. In February 2022, Stan and Helen committed to establishing a third award for a returning nursing student and revised the criteria for their existing nursing award given during convocation week.

Sr. Katherine MacDonald Award

The Sr. Katherine MacDonald Award is an annual award established by the PEI Scottish Settlers Historical Society in honour of Sister Katherine MacDonald who served as the director of their Choir since the early 1970s. This award is presented to a deserving student, originally from Prince Edward Island, who is entering the third year of the Music program at the University of Prince Edward Island. The award recognizes academic merit and commitment to the study of music at UPEI.

Sisters of St. Martha of PEI Arts Prize

The Sisters of St. Martha of PEI Arts Prize is awarded to the student standing highest in second-year Arts at the University of Prince Edward Island. This prize recognizes academic excellence and is part of the Congregation's commitment to education and higher learning in Prince Edward Island. The Congregation was founded in 1916 by Bishop Henry J. O'Leary with a vision to initiate works of charity for spiritual and social development in the Diocese of Charlottetown. Sister Ellen Mary Cullen, the first Congregational Leader, continued to advance this vision of God's call to holiness in Apostolic service. The Sisters of St. Martha have contributed numerous student awards to UPEI, demonstrating their deep-rooted history with education and higher education in Prince Edward Island.

Sisters of Notre Dame Convent B.Ed. Entrance Award

The Sisters of Notre Dame Convent B.Ed. Entrance Award is a scholarship awarded to students entering the Bachelor of Education program at the University of Prince Edward Island. The award recognizes students who demonstrate good leadership qualities through their application essay. This entrance award provides financial support to help students begin their teaching education journey. The award amount is $500.00 and is administered by the Faculty of Education at UPEI.

Sister Rebecca Sark Memorial Award

The Sister Rebecca Sark Memorial Award is granted annually to a student in any year of study who self-identifies as an Indigenous student, is in full-time undergraduate studies, and is positively and actively involved with Indigenous students on campus and/or in the community. The recipient must have a good academic record that reflects perseverance in their studies and demonstrates leadership qualities. Established in November 2022, this award is in memory of Sister Rebecca Sark. From Lennox Island, PEI, she obtained her Nursing degree and went on to study courses in paediatrics, or techniques, and nursing education. She was a geriatric nurse at Sacred Heart Home and in the Sisters Health Care Unit at Mount St. Mary's. She passed away in January 2015.

Sister Mary Winnifred McIver Music Award

The Sister Mary Winnifred McIver Music Award is a student award offered at the University of Prince Edward Island for students in the Faculty of Arts. It is awarded to the student standing highest in second-year Music who has taken a minimum of 18 hours of Music credits in the previous year. The award has a maximum value of $500.00 and is determined by recommendation from the Department of Music. This award is one of several student awards contributed by the Sisters of St. Martha to UPEI. The Congregation of St. Martha was founded in 1916 by Bishop Henry J. O'Leary with a vision to initiate works of charity for spiritual and social development in the Diocese of Charlottetown. The Sisters of St. Martha have a deep-rooted history with education and higher education in Prince Edward Island, and continue to support students through scholarships and awards at the university.

Sister Mary Irene MacKinnon and Sister Mary Gabriel LeClair Memorial Award in Nursing

The Sister Mary Irene MacKinnon and Sister Mary Gabriel LeClair Memorial Award in Nursing is awarded to a Nursing student entering fourth year who displays strong leadership skills, particularly those of collaboration, compassion, and the empowerment of others; and maintains a satisfactory academic record. This award honors two remarkable nurses and leaders who made significant contributions to nursing education in Prince Edward Island. Sister Mary Irene MacKinnon was a dedicated bedside nurse, supervisor, and instructor who became the first Director of the Prince Edward Island School of Nursing in 1969. She served as Congregation Leader of the Sisters of St. Martha and received an honorary doctorate from UPEI in 1992. Sister Mary Gabriel LeClair was a graduate of the Charlottetown Hospital School of Nursing who specialized in Pediatrics and served as Director of the PEI School of Nursing from 1973 until her retirement in 1993. Both sisters were instrumental in establishing nursing education programs in the province and worked to ensure that the nursing program would be established as a faculty or school at UPEI. This award recognizes students who embody the leadership qualities, dedication, and compassion that characterized these two pioneering nursing educators.

Sister Mary Gabriel Memorial Scholarship

The Sister Mary Gabriel Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the third-year Nursing student from a Prince Edward Island high school with the highest academic standing in third year. The recipient must have completed all the first- and second-semester core Nursing courses within one academic year and must not already be on a scholarship of more than $1,000. This scholarship was created by the former PEI School of Nursing and Health and Social Services and was named after Sister Mary Gabriel, a well-respected nurse in PEI who held numerous positions in nursing education throughout the province. The award recognizes academic excellence and dedication to nursing education in honor of Sister Mary Gabriel's legacy in the nursing profession.

Sister Mary Gabriel Bursaries

The Sister Mary Gabriel Bursaries are awarded to Prince Edward Island students enrolled in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Prince Edward Island. The awards recognize academic performance and financial need. Sister Mary Gabriel LeClair (1924-1994) was a graduate of the Charlottetown Hospital School of Nursing who entered the Sisters of St. Martha of Prince Edward Island in 1948. After studying Pediatrics at Toronto Sick Children's Hospital, she became Supervisor of Pediatrics at the Charlottetown Hospital and later became clinical supervisor at the Charlottetown and PEI Schools of Nursing. In 1973, Sister Mary Gabriel was appointed Director of the PEI School of Nursing, continuing in this capacity until her retirement in 1993. She worked tirelessly during the years leading to the creation of the nursing degree program at UPEI, ensuring that the nursing program would be established as a faculty or school rather than as a program within the science department. Sister Mary Gabriel had a great love of children and had an excellent ability to relate to them. She loved to teach and is also remembered for her love of art and ability to express herself through painting. She is remembered as a dedicated nurse-administrator, a devoted Sister of St. Martha, and a friend to many who was dearly loved by her family and congregation.

Sister Ellen Mary Cullen Award

The Sister Ellen Mary Cullen Award is awarded annually to a Prince Edward Island student in the third or fourth year of the Family Science or Foods and Nutrition program at the University of Prince Edward Island. The recipient will have demonstrated, in the view of the Applied Human Sciences Department, the potential to make a significant contribution to the ideals of home, family life, and society. The Congregation was founded in 1916 by Bishop Henry J. O'Leary whose vision was to initiate works of charity for spiritual and social development in the Diocese of Charlottetown. Sister Ellen Mary Cullen, first Congregational Leader, continued to advance this vision of God's call to holiness in Apostolic service. The Sisters of St. Martha have a deep-rooted history with education, and higher education in Prince Edward Island. The Sisters of the Congregation of St. Martha have contributed a number of student awards to the University of Prince Edward Island.

Sister Avelina Smith Memorial Award in Nursing

Awarded to a Nursing student who is entering third year and who displays excellence in compassionate and holistic care of the total person and maintains a satisfactory academic record. Sister Avelina Smith, 1916-2000, was a Sister of St. Martha of Prince Edward Island who received her R.N. in 1940 from the Charlottetown Hospital School of Nursing. She became one of the pioneer group which transformed the former Albion Hotel of Alberton into the Western Hospital, the first general hospital for West Prince, PEI. Later she became supervisor on the surgical floor of the Charlottetown Hospital and in 1971 became a lecturer at the Charlottetown Hospital School of Nursing and at the P.E.I. School of Nursing until her retirement in 1981. Sister Avelina had a great zest for life, loved music, and was a joyous member of the Island Fiddlers. She was loved as a teacher and dearly missed by her students and the Sisters of the congregation.

Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Graduate Scholarships

The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Graduate Scholarships are awarded to candidates who are pursuing animal welfare research at the University of Prince Edward Island and meet the admission criteria for graduate studies at UPEI. This scholarship provides financial support for graduate students conducting research in the field of animal welfare. Students who receive the award for support of a Master's program are eligible to apply again for support for a subsequent PhD program, allowing for continued funding throughout their graduate education journey. The scholarship is specifically designed to advance animal welfare research and support graduate students dedicated to this field of study at UPEI.

SDU Class of '67 Scholarships

The SDU Class of '67 Scholarship is granted annually to a full-time undergraduate second-year student in their first degree who achieved a minimum 70% overall average in full course load during first year. Preference is given to students who are active in extracurricular, volunteer, and leadership activities, and who demonstrate financial need. This scholarship was established by the SDU Class of 1967 to commemorate its 50th reunion. The successful recipient will be selected and approved by the UPEI Senate Committee on Scholarships and Awards, with the SDU Class of '67 being informed of the recipient each year.

Scott S. Taylor Memorial Award

The Scott S. Taylor Memorial Award is a financial award established to support first-year undergraduate students at the University of Prince Edward Island. This award honors the memory of Scott S. Taylor and recognizes students who demonstrate strong academic achievement and athletic participation. Specifically, the award is designated for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration program who have demonstrated financial need. Recipients must have achieved an 80% or greater academic average in their final year of high school and must be active members of a UPEI varsity hockey or basketball team. The award provides $500 to help offset educational costs for deserving student-athletes pursuing business education at UPEI.

Scotiabank Scholarship Series

The Scotiabank Scholarship Series is granted annually to students in the Bachelor of Integrated Studies Program (BIS) in the Fall semester (September) at the University of Prince Edward Island who are in the greatest financial need. Preference is given to students entering their first year of study. This scholarship is part of Scotiabank's commitment to education, focusing on direct student support through scholarships and programs that improve access to learning. The award was established through a $100,000 commitment from Scotiabank to the University of Prince Edward Island in support of scholarships. As Canada's most international bank, Scotiabank has formed unique partnerships between Canadian institutions and those in countries where they conduct business.

Saint Martha's Knights of Columbus Award in Memory of Father Charlie Cheverie

This award is granted to a student who completed their secondary education at Charlottetown Rural High School or Morell High School, will enter their first undergraduate degree program in the UPEI Faculty of Science, and has an interest in Biology. The award was established by the Saint Martha's Knights of Columbus in memory of Father Charlie Cheverie, who was a full-time Professor of Biology at St. Dunstan's University and then the University of Prince Edward Island for 35 years, retiring in 1997. He continued as the Catholic Chaplain on campus and was Pastor at St. Eugene's Parish in Covehead for about 40 years. Fr. Charlie was very active in supporting and involving young people in the Church and Community in various ways including socially and academically as well as in religion. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus having served for over 50 years. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men's Fraternal Service Organization founded in 1822 with about 2 million members worldwide, focused on charitable works supporting families in need. The St. Martha's Knights of Columbus is affiliated with St. Martha's Pastoral Unit consisting of the Catholic Parishes/Churches of St. Bonaventure's in Tracadie Cross, St. Michael's in Corran Ban and St. Eugene's in Covehead, with a primary focus on supporting individuals and/or families in need and selected community projects including youth-related initiatives.

Saint Dunstan's University Nurse Practitioners Renewable Awards

The Saint Dunstan's University Nurse Practitioners Renewable Awards are granted to UPEI students enrolled in the Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Stream who are in financial need and intend to remain in Prince Edward Island for their nursing career. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate that they have been the primary income earner in their family prior to entering the program. This renewable award supports students for up to two years, as recipients are eligible to receive this award for one additional year beyond their initial award. The award was established by the Board of Governors of St. Dunstan's University to foster Christian educational ideals and support nursing education at UPEI. The SDU Board of Governors has provided immeasurable support to UPEI through scholarships, awards, capital campaign contributions, and the Catholic Studies program since St. Dunstan's University closed its campus in 1969. In 2024, the board increased its support by establishing additional awards specifically for UPEI's nurse practitioner students.

Ruth Isobel Ross Award

The Ruth Isobel Ross Award is presented annually to a student demonstrating exceptional academic achievement in their second year of Nursing studies at the University of Prince Edward Island. This award recognizes students who maintain high academic standards while completing a full course load. Created through the Estate of Ruth Isobel Ross in March 1997, the award honors Ruth's legacy as a dedicated nurse and educator. Ruth graduated from the Royal Victoria Hospital of Nursing in Montreal in 1928 and went on to serve as a public health nurse across Prince Edward Island, working with the provincial Department of Health. During World War II, she served as Commandant of the Summerside detachment of the Canadian Red Cross Corps and was a public health lecturer. Ruth pursued specialized training throughout her career at institutions including the University of Toronto, University of Southern California, and the John Tracy Clinic in California. She was committed to lifelong learning and dedicated to helping those in need until her passing on February 2, 1996. The award reflects her commitment to excellence in nursing education and her passion for supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Ruth Isabelle (Bull) Elliott Nursing Scholarship

This annual scholarship is awarded to a full-time returning nursing student who is in good academic standing and has demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the mental health field. The recipient must be a resident of a maritime province, with preference given to a resident of New Brunswick. The scholarship was established by Victoria Ruth Isabelle Elliott to honour her beloved grandmother's dedication to and respect for the field of Nursing. Ruth Isabelle Elliott was a graduate of Victoria Public Hospital in Fredericton, New Brunswick in 1948, and practiced nursing in the United States and Canada during her early career. After residing in PEI since 1957, she continued to practice nursing part-time and volunteered with the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Meals on Wheels, her church and local schools while raising her four children. The scholarship commemorates Ruth's lifelong commitment to nursing and the fond recollections of her nursing career that were shared in family stories throughout her life.

Ruth Campbell Callbeck Memorial Scholarship

The Ruth Campbell Callbeck Memorial Scholarship is granted to a student who is entering the University of Prince Edward Island and is normally resident on PEI. Preference will be given to a member of the Women's Panther Hockey Team. If there are no qualifying candidates, the scholarship can be granted to a returning student with the same criteria. This scholarship honors Ruth Campbell Callbeck, described by her son William Callbeck as a pillar in her family, her community and in their family-owned business. Ruth was also a leader, being one of the first women on P.E.I. to play professional hockey with the Crystal Sisters. The team was driven by a small group of talented athletes whose persistence established the sport at a competitive level. Ruth taught school, first in a one-room school house in Bedeque at the age of 16, then in Summerside at Parkside School. She married Ralph Callbeck and took an active role in the family business in Central Bedeque. Ruth was an astute businesswoman and an active member of her community, involved in a number of community groups including the Women's Institute. The family she and Ralph built included William, who ran the family business for many years, and Catherine, who was the first women ever elected premier in Canada and held a seat in the Senate of Canada for many years. Ruth Campbell Callbeck passed away at the age of 93 on June 19, 2001. This scholarship has been created by her family to honour the contributions she made to her family, their business, her community, the teaching profession, and competitive sport.

Russell S. Ramsay Memorial Trust Scholarship

Awarded to a graduating student from Westisle Composite High who is entering the first year of the Bachelor of Nursing program or the Bachelor of Business Administration program at UPEI. The recipient will be the student with the highest academic standing entering either of the above programs. The recipient should also show a concern and compassion for the welfare of others. Russell S. Ramsay was born and raised in Rosebank, PEI, where he operated the family farm and a trucking business. During W.W. II he became a Life Underwriter for the Canada Life Assurance Co. In his first year, he was recognized as the best salesman for the entire company (including Canada, U.S. and the British Isles). This annual scholarship was made possible through a gift in his memory by his widow, Cordelia Ramsay-Butler (deceased 1996).

Russell and Florence Diamond Award

This award is presented annually to a student who is entering second, third or fourth year of study at the University of Prince Edward Island. Recipients must demonstrate good academic standing, initiative and leadership in the classroom, with preference given to students who are 'first in family' to attend university. The scholarship was established in honour of Russell and Florence Diamond by their children (Wayne (UPEI Class of '75), Glenda, Beverly, (UPEI Class of '76), Lillian, Blaine and Juanita). Russell and Florence both left school early to assist in supporting their families and farmed after they were married. They were very committed to education for their children and served on the school board of their children's local school. They transmitted to their children the value of performing at each child's personal best in all endeavors, especially in academic pursuits. They worked to ensure their children were afforded the opportunity to pursue post-secondary education and excel in their chosen professions. The children of Russell and Florence created this award to honour their parents and their commitment to their children's education. Beginning in academic year 2011/12, this award was annually funded and given as a tribute to Russell and Florence Diamond, and the impact they had on their children and their belief and commitment to post-secondary education. In December 2015, the award was endowed and will be given in perpetuity.

Royal Commonwealth Society (PEI Branch) Award

Awarded annually to a UPEI student from a Commonwealth country in any field of study. The award is based on academic excellence and need. It seeks to recognize students who will use their studies to contribute to the development of their country of origin. Preference will be given to a student who is not normally resident in Canada. The Royal Commonwealth Society's purpose is to promote the increase and spread of knowledge respecting the people's and countries of the Commonwealth. This is pursued by the formation of regional branches and through a variety of educational activities. Awards provide incentive and recognize and promote academic excellence among the student body. They also assist students in overcoming financial barriers which otherwise could jeopardize the successful completion of their studies.

Royal Bank Centennial Award

The Royal Bank Centennial Award is offered through the University of Prince Edward Island's McDougall Faculty of Business. This award recognizes students who demonstrate a combination of academic excellence, leadership qualities, and commitment to their studies and community. The award is available to students progressing into their second, third, or fourth year of Business studies. Recipients are recommended by the McDougall Faculty of Business based on their demonstrated achievements and potential.

Roy & Margaret Crosby Memorial Award

The Roy & Margaret Crosby Memorial Award is presented to a deserving third- or second-year student in Veterinary Medicine who attended a Prince Edward Island high school and who demonstrates interest in equine or canine veterinary medicine. Roy and Margaret Crosby were residents of Meadowbank, Prince Edward Island, who showed much kindness to the farm animals under their care, but had a particular fondness for horses and dogs. This award was established in their memory by the executors of their estates in accordance with their wishes. The Crosbys were ordinary unpretentious folk who established this award not from accumulated wealth, but from their belief in the value of education and the conviction that the care of domestic animals is a high calling worthy of their encouragement.

Rotary Club of Montague Scholarship

The Rotary Club of Montague Scholarship is awarded to a student entering an undergraduate program for the first time at the University of Prince Edward Island. The recipient must be normally a resident in Eastern Prince Edward Island and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship provides $1,000 in financial support for entering first-year students. The scholarship is renewable for three subsequent years provided the student maintains 70% or greater in the previous academic year, making it a potentially four-year award worth up to $4,000 total.

Rotary Club of Charlottetown Foundation Doris Bradley Awards

Beginning in the fall of 2020, the Rotary Club of Charlottetown Foundation Doris Bradley Awards will be granted to two students with a documented disability who has overcome barriers in their educational pursuits and has demonstrated leadership or volunteerism/community service. If there is only one qualifying recipient, the student will receive $2,000, the full value of both awards. The Rotary Club of Charlottetown was founded in 1917 and has a proud history of serving the residents of PEI. For many years, the Club has supported various awards at UPEI. In 2016, the Club renewed its commitment by supporting students with disabilities. Students with disabilities are applying to universities at unprecedented rates, with 433 students registered at UPEI for accessibility supports in 2016 compared to 126 in 2009. These awards assist students with disabilities with financial burdens and build confidence and pride critical to their overall success.

Ross and Barry Kneabone Award

Granted to a full-time returning student in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering four-year program who is in financial need. Preference will be given to a student who identifies as a woman. This award was established in the winter of 2024 by Barry Kneabone, a proud graduate of the University of Prince Edward Island who completed his BSc in 1972, and his son Ross, who resides in Manhattan and is a VP at Microsoft. Barry's professional career spanned the communications industry in Atlantic Canada, progressing from Island Tel & Aliant to MT&T in various areas including computer services and networking. The award honors Barry's education and experiences at Saint Dunstan's High School and the University of Prince Edward Island. Barry's career exemplified adaptability and problem-solving in an era of rapid technological progress, from early computer systems to the emergence of the internet, and he even had a conversation with Jeff Bezos in 1995 about online purchasing before Amazon became what it is today.

Rory Beck Outstanding Academic and Athletic Leadership Award

Awarded to the graduating student who has displayed the most outstanding dedication to athletics, academics, leadership and campus spirit throughout the undergraduate studies. Roderick Laughlin Beck, Rory to all who knew him, was one of those rare individuals who touched the lives of so many people through his professional careers, sports involvement and personal life. His career spanned both federal and provincial governments, most notably with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Service Canada and as Clerk of the Executive Council in the Office of the Premier of Prince Edward Island. He was also remembered as a friend and leader in sports, particularly in hockey circles. Rory died suddenly of natural causes in April 2012 at the age of 54. In memory of his life and legacy, friends and family have created this award to honour Rory's passion for sports and his belief that education and community service were critical components of a meaningful life.

Rogers-Cairns Scholarship

The Rogers-Cairns Scholarship is awarded to a third- or fourth-year student at the University of Prince Edward Island who must be abstainers from tobacco, alcohol, and non-medicinal drugs. The scholarship selection is based on academic standing, integrity, and character. Application forms can be picked up at Scholarships & Awards in the Registrar's Office, and the selection of the scholarship is administered by the Board of Trustees of Trinity United Church. This award recognizes students who demonstrate strong academic performance and maintain healthy lifestyle choices while pursuing their undergraduate degree at UPEI.

Richard George Matheson Memorial Engineering Scholarship

The Richard George Matheson Memorial Engineering Scholarship is awarded to the student entering third year of the Sustainable Design Engineering degree program at the University of Prince Edward Island with the highest academic standing in their second year. This merit-based scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement in engineering studies. The award is granted based on recommendation from the Department of Engineering and supports students pursuing their education in sustainable engineering disciplines.

Rathlyn Foundation Entrance Scholarships for Medical Students

Beginning in the fall 2025, the scholarships will be granted to every student in their first year of study in the Doctor of Medicine at the Memorial Regional Campus located at the University of Prince Edward Island. The Rathlyn Foundation is known for its support to medical education and research; for the advancement of veterinary science and education; for support of students in all levels of study; and post-secondary areas of study requiring current medical technology. Since 2008, the Rathlyn Foundation has generously supported the unique Chinook Project, substantial renewable scholarships for DVM students enrolled at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), and new MRI technology and equipment. In May of 2024, the Rathlyn Foundation decided to provide another leadership gift to support scholarships for students entering the Doctor of Medicine at the Memorial regional campus located at the University of Prince Edward Island.

R.G. Thomson Academic Achievement Medal

The R.G. Thomson Academic Achievement Medal is awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island. This prestigious award recognizes academic excellence in veterinary medicine education. The medal is presented to the student who has achieved the highest cumulative grade average for all courses taken during the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program. This award celebrates outstanding academic performance and dedication throughout the rigorous veterinary medicine curriculum at one of Canada's leading veterinary colleges.

Project Hero Scholarship

The Project Hero Scholarship is awarded to a dependent of a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel who was deceased while serving in an active mission. This scholarship provides financial support to eligible students who are under the age of twenty-six and registered full time in an undergraduate program at the University of Prince Edward Island. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic standing throughout their studies to continue receiving the scholarship.

Professor George E. Robinson Scholarship

The Professor George E. Robinson Scholarship is awarded to a deserving second year student at the University of Prince Edward Island. The scholarship is based on academic achievement and financial need. This award provides financial support of up to $495 CAD to help students continue their undergraduate studies. Applicants must be current second year students who can demonstrate both strong academic performance and financial need. The scholarship honors Professor George E. Robinson and supports students pursuing their educational goals at UPEI.

Professor Don MacEwen SSDE Inspirational Award

Awarded to a student graduating from the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering who is an inspiration to classmates; demonstrates academic excellence and exceptional engagement in project-based design; and has shown the highest ethical standards as demonstrated by Professor MacEwen over his many years of outstanding teaching and engineering practice. This award recognizes Professor Don MacEwen's 40 years of exemplary teaching at UPEI and his dedication to engineering education. Professor MacEwen has been instrumental in developing Canadian engineering standards, ethics guidelines, and professional qualifications, while serving as a beloved mentor to generations of engineering students. The award was established in 2017 upon his retirement to honor his legacy of inspiring students to excellence in both technical competence and ethical practice in the engineering profession.

Prince of Wales College Scholarship

The Prince of Wales College Scholarship is awarded to the student entering UPEI from a PEI high school who has been judged by the Scholarship Committee to best exemplify PWC's tradition of excellence. This prestigious scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and embody the values that Prince of Wales College has represented since 1804. In order for the scholarship to be renewed, the student must maintain a minimum average in a full course load (30 semester hours) of 75% after first year, and 80% after second and third year. The scholarship honors the legacy of Prince of Wales College, which dates back to 1804 when Edmund Fanning, the Island's second Lieutenant-Governor, granted land for the purpose of laying the foundation of a College for the education of youth in the learned languages, the arts and sciences, and all the branches of useful and polite literature.

Prince of Wales College Class of 1938 Award

This award is presented to the student from the current graduating class who is receiving a Bachelor of Science (BSc) with a Major or Honours in Biology and who has achieved the highest aggregate in the core Biology courses. The award recognizes outstanding academic achievement in biology at the undergraduate level. The Prince of Wales College Class of 1938 established this generous endowment fund at UPEI to support an award for a student who best exemplifies Prince of Wales College's tradition of excellence. The story of Prince of Wales College (PWC) dates back to 1804, when Edmund Fanning, the Island's second Lieutenant-Governor, granted two blocks of his own land to the Crown, as a site for the purpose of laying the foundation of a College for the education of youth in the learned languages, the arts and sciences, and all the branches of useful and polite literature.

Prince Edward Island Law Society/Law Foundation Epekwitnewa'j Mi'kmaw (a Mi'kmaq Prince Edward Islander) Student Award

This award is granted to an Epekwitnewa'j Mi'kmaw (a Mi'kmaq Prince Edward Islander) residing in PEI who is enrolled in any full-time UPEI program. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated community service and/or who are promoting the values of Canadian reconciliation, as evidenced through a short essay in their personal statement. In the event of equally qualified candidates, financial need will be the deciding factor. The PEI Law Society/Law Foundation created an award in January 2009 to support UPEI students. In 2023, they increased the value of that award and added an additional award. In 2023, Mary Lynn Kane contacted the University of Prince Edward Island to establish this specific award for PEI students enrolled in any full-time program who is an Epekwitnewa'j Mi'kmaw.

Prince Edward Island Law Society/Law Foundation Award

The Prince Edward Island Law Society/Law Foundation Award is awarded to a returning student who has completed Political Studies 211, 401 or Business Law 301 and is currently enrolled in or has completed Political Studies 212, 402 or Business Law 302, and is a PEI resident with scholastic achievement. The Law Society is an independent, self-governing profession with the main task of regulating the practice of law within the province. The Law Society is governed by legislation passed by the PEI Legislature in 1992 called the Legal Profession Act. The Act outlines the Society's objectives to uphold and protect the public interest in the administration of justice, establish standards for education, professional responsibility, and competence of members and applicants, ensure the independence, integrity and honour of the society and its members, regulate the practice of law, and uphold and protect the interests of members. The PEI Law Society/Law Foundation created this award to support and encourage students who study law.

Prince County Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop Volunteers Award

The Prince County Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop Volunteers Award is a $500 award designed to support nursing students who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to volunteerism. This award recognizes students who are actively engaged in giving back to their communities through volunteer work. Awarded annually to a full-time student in their second or third year of study in either the BSc. in Nursing or Accelerated BSc. Nursing program at the University of Prince Edward Island. Preference is given to students from Prince County, PEI, reflecting the award's connection to the local community and the Prince County Hospital Auxiliary's mission to support healthcare education and community service.

President's Scholarship for Graduate Student (Nursing)

The President's Scholarship for Graduate Student (Nursing) is an annual award granted to the graduate student in Nursing who achieves the highest standing at the time of graduation. This scholarship is presented at Convocation and recognizes exceptional academic achievement in the graduate Nursing program at the University of Prince Edward Island. The award amount is $500 and recipients are recommended by the Faculty of Nursing based on their academic performance throughout their graduate studies.

President's Scholarship for Entering Nursing Student

The President's Scholarship for Entering Nursing Student is an entrance award provided by the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI). This scholarship is awarded to a student who is entering the four year degree program in the Faculty of Nursing at UPEI. The award recognizes academic achievement and provides financial support to help students begin their nursing education. With a maximum amount of $500, this scholarship assists incoming nursing students as they embark on their undergraduate studies in nursing at one of Canada's leading universities.

President's Scholarship for Entering International Student

The President's Scholarship for Entering International Student is awarded to a student who generally resides in a country outside of North America and is entering undergraduate studies at the University of Prince Edward Island. This entrance award provides financial support up to $500 to help international students begin their academic journey at UPEI. Recipients are recommended by International Admissions based on their qualifications and background as incoming international undergraduate students.

Pomerleau Renewable Scholarship for an Abegweit First Nation Indigenous Student

Granted to an Abegweit First Nation full-time Indigenous student who is entering any academic program at the University of Prince Edward Island. Preference will be given to students in the greatest financial need enrolled in one of UPEI's undergraduate STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Should there be no qualifying candidates, a Lennox Island First Nation Indigenous student will be selected using the same criteria. Pending successful completion of the first year of study, this scholarship will be renewable for each subsequent year of the student's enrolment in a STEM program for a maximum total of four years support. Established by Pomerleau, a Canadian leader in the construction industry, in November 2023 to support Indigenous students at UPEI.

Pickard and Simmons Brothers Scholarships at AVC

Two scholarships will be awarded annually to third-year students in veterinary medicine who intend to participate in an external rotation. Selection of these awards will be based primarily on students' demonstrated interest in participating in an external rotation. These awards, established through the estate of Evelyn Matheson, honour family members and are intended to support students at the Atlantic Veterinary College. Evelyn Patricia 'Patty' Matheson lived a long and productive life, passing away at the age of 98. Based on her belief in the value of post-secondary education, Evelyn Matheson left a substantial bequest to the University of Prince Edward Island, including funding for four scholarships and a major residual and undesignated gift.

Physics Department Prize in Modern Physics

This award is presented to the student ranking highest in Physics 221 based on the recommendation of the Chair of the Physics Department. The prize was established by Dr. Derek Lawther, a faculty member of the Department of Physics at UPEI, to recognize academic achievement and to encourage students to consider majoring or minoring in physics. The award is valued at $200 and is available to current second-year students enrolled in the Faculty of Science at the University of Prince Edward Island.

Peter J. Tremblay Memorial Award

The Peter J. Tremblay Memorial Award is presented to a returning Panther athlete in good academic standing who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to their sport and shown involvement in campus life. The award recognizes the most well-rounded athlete among returning student-athletes at the University of Prince Edward Island. This award is supported by the Panther Athletes Endowment Fund, which was established at UPEI to support Panther Athletic Financial Awards. The creation of this fund was made possible through many generous gifts, including a significant estate gift from the late Peter J. Tremblay (BBA '75) and a contribution from Compass Group. The award celebrates the legacy of Peter J. Tremblay while supporting student-athletes who excel both in their sport and in their broader campus community engagement.

PEI Teachers' Federation: F. J. MacNeill Award

The PEI Teachers' Federation: F. J. MacNeill Award is awarded to a student entering the Bachelor of Education program at the University of Prince Edward Island. The award recognizes students who demonstrate promise for inspirational teaching, have shown school or community leadership and/or involvement, and possess a well-balanced academic record. This scholarship supports students who are committed to pursuing a career in education and who have shown dedication to their communities.

PEI Teachers' Federation: Estelle Bowness Award

The PEI Teachers' Federation: Estelle Bowness Award is an annual award offered by the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) to support students entering the Bachelor of Education program. The award recognizes students who demonstrate promise for becoming inspirational teachers and who have shown leadership and involvement in their school or community. Recipients must have a well-balanced academic record and show potential for excellence in the teaching profession. The award provides financial support of up to $1,000 to assist students as they begin their journey in teacher education at UPEI's Faculty of Education.

PEI School of Nursing Trust: Sister Mary Gabriel Master of Nursing Awards

Awarded to two students in the UPEI Master of Nursing Program who have demonstrated need for financial assistance in order to pursue their degree. Preference will be given to entrance students. These awards were established through an amendment to the agreement between the PEI School of Nursing upon its discontinuation of operation, the Hospital and Health Services Commission, the Prince County Hospital, and the University of Prince Edward Island. That agreement was made based on the desire to provide lasting recognition to the contribution of the PEI School of Nursing to the development of the profession in Prince Edward Island and to promote educational opportunity for Island students at the UPEI School of Nursing. In March, 2011, the Trustees of the PEI School of Nursing Trust Fund approved changes to the dissemination of the fund to include a fund specifically in support of Master of Nursing awards at UPEI.

PEI Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association "Frank W. Curtis Memorial Scholarship"

Awarded to a returning student entering the third year of the Sustainable Design Engineering program with the highest academic average in the previous year. The scholarship may be renewable on condition that the student continues in the Sustainable Design Engineering program in the fourth year and maintains an academic average of 80% or higher. This annual award was established at the University of Prince Edward Island in 1986 by the PEI Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association in memory of Frank W. Curtis, a founding member and subsequently general manager of the Association for many years. The Association is comprised of companies sharing a common goal -- a strong, effective voice in the Heavy Construction Industry and was incorporated in 1962. The PEI Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association considers the highway system to be the lifeblood of the economy, supporting commerce including farming, agriculture, fishing, fish-related products and tourism. Good and safe roads are required for the general traveling public, thus the Association supports education of students in the Engineering profession through the Frank W. Curtis Memorial Award.

Stipend for Children without Glasses

The Stipend for Children without Glasses (SCWG) is a charitable foundation established in 2012 dedicated to supporting youth who have maintained natural visual acuity throughout their developmental years. Founded by optometrist Dr. Helena Brightwell, the organization awards annual grants of $500–$2,000 to children ages 8–17 who demonstrate both exceptional uncorrected vision and academic achievement. The foundation's somewhat tongue-in-cheek mission arose from Dr. Brightwell's observation that while numerous programs exist to provide corrective eyewear to those in need, no recognition existed for children whose genetic fortune and eye-care habits preserved their natural sight. Recipients must submit proof of 20/20 vision or better from a licensed eye care professional, along with a short essay on eye health awareness. The SCWG distributes approximately $150,000 annually across 200 grants and has funded vision health education programs in over 40 schools nationwide.