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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.

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.

Robertson Accessibility Award

The Robertson Accessibility Award is granted to a student in their second year of study in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering program who is registered with UPEI Accessibility Services (mental health support) and is in financial need. If there are no qualifying Engineering candidates, a student in one of UPEI's STEM programs will be selected. If there are two equally qualifying candidates, preference will be given to a woman student. This award will be renewable for the successful recipient's third and fourth year of study. The award was established in 1980 when Susan Claire (Robertson) Cameron, daughter of Mark and Betty Robertson, graduated as one of the first two women with a Diploma of Engineering. This program supported the studies needed for a further degree in Mechanical Engineering from UNB, a career in the Royal Canadian Air Force and then as a professional in Project and Change Management. This award is offered to a student who may need support to pursue their goals. Additionally, this award is offered in recognition of the support from Susan Claire's father, Mark Robertson, who encouraged her to enter what was at the time a non-traditional field for women.

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.

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.

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.

Pomerleau Renewable Scholarship for a Lennox Island First Nation Indigenous Student

Granted to a Lennox Island 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, an Abegweit 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. Pomerleau is a Canadian leader in the construction industry. At the forefront of innovation, they work in a committed, collaborative, and sustainable way to build the living environments of tomorrow. One of its major projects is the renovation of the Daniel J. MacDonald Building in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Pomerleau's history is one of strong family values and a solid work ethic, infused with an entrepreneurial spirit. It is a story of growth and evolution, propelling what started as a small company from Beauce, Quebec into the coast-to-coast business it is today. In November 2023, Pomerleau generously decided to establish two renewable scholarships for UPEI Indigenous students.

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.