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PEI's Famous Five Graduating Student Award

Beginning in May 2019, the PEI's Famous Five Graduating Student Award will be granted to a graduating student who has held a leadership role while a student at UPEI and/or plans to pursue a career in politics. Preference will be given to women students. This award honours five women who, in 1993, held five of the most influential positions in the province of Prince Edward Island: Premier Catherine Callbeck, Leader of the Opposition Pat Mella, Speaker of the House Nancy Guptill, Lieutenant Governor Marion Reid, and Deputy Premier Elizabeth Libbe Hubley. This was the first and last time in Canadian history that five women held these positions simultaneously. The award is established to encourage the next generation of women political leaders and is aligned with the work of the PEI Coalition for Women in Government, which works to increase women's leadership at all levels of government.

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.

PEI Retired Teachers' Association Scholarship

The PEI Retired Teachers' Association Scholarship is awarded annually to a student entering the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program at the University of Prince Edward Island. The scholarship is specifically designed to support students who attended a Prince Edward Island high school during their secondary education years. The award recognizes the highest ranking student based on their first undergraduate degree who is not already receiving a major donor-funded award. The PEI Retired Teachers' Association has been in existence for decades with primary objectives to assist its members in staying abreast of developments in education, maintaining professional contacts, and meeting with government regarding improved terms for retired teachers. Members of the PEIRTA act as volunteers in their communities, host many activities, and provide financial support to future teachers through scholarships and awards like this one.

PEI Retired Teachers' Association Graduation Prize

The PEI Retired Teachers' Association Graduation Prize is awarded to a graduating student in the Bachelor of Education program who demonstrates a high degree of competence and ability in preparing and presenting learning materials to students in a classroom setting. The award is specifically for students who have graduated from a Prince Edward Island high school. The PEI Retired Teachers' Association (PEIRTA) has been in existence for decades with primary objectives to assist its members in staying abreast of developments in education, maintaining professional contacts, and meeting with government regarding improved terms for retired teachers. Members of the PEIRTA act as volunteers in their communities, host many activities and provide financial support to future teachers through scholarships and awards.

PEI Retired Teachers Association Entrance Award

The PEI Retired Teachers Association Entrance Award is granted each year to a student entering the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program who is in financial need. The recipient must have attended a Prince Edward Island high school during their secondary education years. The PEI Retired Teachers' Association (PEIRTA) has been in existence for decades with primary objectives to assist its members in staying abreast of developments in education, maintaining professional contacts, and meeting with government regarding improved terms for retired teachers. Members of the PEIRTA act as volunteers in their communities, host many activities and provide financial support to future teachers through scholarships and awards. In addition to its endowed entrance scholarship and annually funded graduation prize, the PEIRTA generously decided to establish this award in support of a B.Ed. entrance student.

PEI Home Economics Association "Doris M. Anderson Senior" Award

This award is granted annually to a UPEI student who completed secondary education at a Prince Edward Island high school and is entering the fourth year of study in the Applied Human Sciences at UPEI with a focus on Family and/or Nutritional Sciences. Candidates must have maintained an academic average of 80% or greater in their previous year of study, demonstrated a positive attitude toward the profession of family and/or nutritional sciences, and have a record of participating in non-academic activities on campus or in the community. The award honors Doris M. Anderson, who had an extraordinary life and immense impact in the field of home economics. Born in St. Peter's in 1922, Doris received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from Acadia University in 1944 and later earned a Master of Science in Nutrition from Cornell University. She served as the first Supervisor of Home Economics in the PEI Department of Education and was a professor at Prince of Wales College and UPEI from 1966 to 1988. Her expertise on celiac disease proved invaluable to families in the Maritimes, and she was awarded the 1967 Centennial Medal for outstanding service to the nation. Doris became a Member of the Order of Canada in 1982 and was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 1995. The PEI Home Economics Association established this award at UPEI in honor of Doris M. Anderson and her many accomplishments.

PEI Energy Corporation MCLT Entrance Merit Awards

The PEI Energy Corporation MCLT Entrance Merit Awards are granted to incoming Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation (MCLT) students at the University of Prince Edward Island who have demonstrated strong academic performance in their undergraduate studies. These awards recognize and support students entering this graduate program who have achieved a minimum average of 80% in their last two years of undergraduate study. The awards are merit-based entrance scholarships designed to attract high-achieving students to the MCLT program. Each scholarship ranges in value from $1,000 to $3,000, providing financial support to help offset the costs of graduate education and encourage academic excellence in the field of clean technology leadership and transformation.

PEI Energy Corporation Cleantech Leaders Scholarships for UPEI Alumni

The PEI Energy Corporation Cleantech Leaders Scholarships for UPEI Alumni is a financial award granted to alumni of the University of Prince Edward Island. This scholarship supports graduates who have received acceptance into the Master of Cleantech and Transformation program (MCLT) at UPEI. The award is valued at a maximum of $2,500 and is granted in the fall semester. Recipients are recommended by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, recognizing their commitment to advancing cleantech innovation and transformation through graduate-level education.

Paula "Suzanne" MacPherson Memorial Scholarship

The Paula "Suzanne" MacPherson Memorial Scholarship is granted to a third or fourth year full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Business at UPEI who best exemplifies the spirit and legacy of Suzanne MacPherson. Suzanne was an alumna of UPEI and served as VP Finance on the UPEI Student Union Executive. In her career in business, she radiated a caring attitude, instilled a sense of purpose and encouragement in her colleagues, was genuinely authentic with a determination to be honest and resilient, and is remembered for her integrity, selflessness, and ability to light up a room with laughter. If there are two or more equally qualifying candidates, the student in the greatest financial need will be the recipient of this scholarship. Established in the spring of 2018 by Stan and Heather MacPherson in memory of their daughter, Paula "Suzanne" MacPherson, who passed away in March 2016 at the age of 49. Suzanne was a proud alumna of the University of Prince Edward Island (BBA '93) and had a successful career in business in Arizona. This scholarship honors her amazing attributes and the positive impact she had on those around her, with the hope that each year's recipient will display some or all of Suzanne's qualities of caring, authenticity, integrity, and selflessness.

Paul "Ryan" Pineau Award

The Paul "Ryan" Pineau Award is presented to the graduating student who has achieved the highest mark in Accounting 4310, Income Taxation, at the University of Prince Edward Island School of Business. This award was established by Ryan Pineau as a tribute to his commitment to university studies and the field of accounting. Ryan graduated from UPEI in 2005 with a Bachelor of Business Administration-Cooperative Education degree with a certificate in Accounting and a minor in Economics. He was the recipient of several awards while at UPEI including the Certified General Accountants of PEI Prize, the Institute of Chartered Accountants Auditing Prize and Accounting Prize, the Society of Management Accountants of PEI Award, the Owen F. Mullin Prize, and the Rundell Seaman Award for the highest overall academic standing in the 2005 graduating class. Having achieved his Chartered Accountant designation in 2007, Ryan is a partner at MacPherson Roche Smith and Associates.

Patricia Beattie-Huggan Award

The Patricia Beattie-Huggan Award is a nursing scholarship awarded to an undergraduate nursing student who has completed a clinical placement working with breast cancer patients. This award recognizes students who have demonstrated extraordinary care and compassion in oncology nursing settings. The recipient must have expressed an interest in oncology nursing and shown an appreciation for empowering patients to fully engage in the healing process. The award is made based on recommendation by the School of Nursing at the University of Prince Edward Island.

Parks and People Association Scholarships

Granted to returning SSDE students who are normally resident in Canada, and have a demonstrated interest in protecting the Island environment through the development of sustainable design initiatives. The number of scholarships available will be determined by the available expenditure each year with a minimum of $1,000 each. Founded in 1981, Parks and People Association Inc. is a non-profit, charitable organization that promotes awareness, appreciation and conservation of the National Park and National Historic Sites of Prince Edward Island. In 2017 the directors recognized that the life of the Association was coming to an end with a reduced membership base and much of what they had set out to do achieved. The Association decided to use the remaining funds they had raised to support scholarships at the University of Prince Edward Island and Holland College. This endowed fund provides support in perpetuity to UPEI students who have an expressed interest in the environment and sustainable design. Beginning in academic year 2018/19, these scholarships are granted to returning UPEI students who are normally resident in Canada, have a demonstrated interest in protecting the Island environment through the development of sustainable design initiatives, and are a student in the School of Sustainable Design Engineering (SSDE) program.

Parkdale-Sherwood Lions' Club Scholarship

The Parkdale-Sherwood Lions' Club Scholarship is awarded to a deserving student from Parkdale-Sherwood or surrounding area who is entering third year in Arts, Science, or Business at the University of Prince Edward Island. The scholarship provides $2,710.00 to support the student's education. The Parkdale-Sherwood Lions' Club has approximately 45 active members who organize fundraising efforts annually to support community projects and educational opportunities. This award is part of the Club's commitment to investing in local students and their academic success. Selection is made by the Scholarships and Awards Committee, and applications are due by October 1st each year.

Paramedic Association of PEI Award

The Paramedic Association of PEI Award is an annual award established in the Fall of 2020 to support students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine program at the University of Prince Edward Island. This award recognizes the financial needs of full-time students pursuing their education in paramedicine while promoting higher education in the field. The award was established by the Paramedic Association of Prince Edward Island (PAPEI), a voluntary professional organization incorporated in 2009 that serves as the sole representation of the province's professional paramedic body with over 160 members. As a chapter of the Paramedic Association of Canada, PAPEI is unified with over 20,000 paramedics from across the country. The award reflects PAPEI's commitment to empowering paramedics of PEI as national leaders in the profession and supporting the advancement of paramedicine through educational opportunities.

Parabolic Sand Dunes Award

The Parabolic Sand Dunes Award is granted each year to a returning student in undergraduate studies majoring in Environmental Studies at UPEI. The successful recipient will have a demonstrated knowledge and appreciation for the impact that climate change is having on Prince Edward Island and beyond. This award was established by the Sanderson family to honor their parents, Cyril and Daisy Sanderson, who raised three sons on a family farm in Greenwich, Prince Edward Island, which comprised one of North America's rarest sand dune formations—the internationally recognized Greenwich parabolic sand dunes. Each of the sons was brought up with a healthy respect for the farming and agriculture industry while appreciating the importance and delicate nature of ensuring that endangered areas such as the parabolic sand dunes were respected and protected. The Sanderson parents were keenly aware of the significance of a post-secondary education, and their sons—J. Brian Sanderson (BSc. '71), Kevin Sanderson (BSc. '75), and Dana Sanderson (BBA '84)—are all alumni of the University of Prince Edward Island. They have established this award to support UPEI students who will continue the important work of protecting the environment.

Owen F. Mullin Prize

The Owen F. Mullin Prize is awarded annually to the student with the highest aggregate in Corporate Finance and Integrated Cases in Corporate Finance at the University of Prince Edward Island's Faculty of Business. This award recognizes academic excellence in finance-related courses and is supported by Owen Mullin, a St. Dunstan's graduate from 1949 who has been a generous supporter of UPEI at many levels. Mr. Mullin, who was President of TEKSIGN INC. in Mississauga, Ontario, has stated that 'It is the responsibility of those of us who benefit from a university education to contribute to its financial welfare.' The prize demonstrates his commitment to supporting current students and investing in the future of the university.

Oscar Honeyman Yarrow Award

The Oscar Honeyman Yarrow Award is a scholarship opportunity offered by the University of Prince Edward Island's Atlantic Veterinary College. This award recognizes and supports graduating students in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program who demonstrate excellence in professional practice and compassionate patient care. The award is presented to a fourth-year veterinary medicine student who exemplifies outstanding professional skills and demonstrates a deep understanding of effective and compassionate communication with clients. Additionally, the recipient must show an exceptional commitment to the care of critically ill animals, reflecting the highest standards of veterinary medicine practice.

Orwell Corner Historic Village Prize

The Orwell Corner Historic Village Prize is an annual award established by the Orwell Corner Historic Village in recognition of excellence in Island history research. This prize is awarded to a student who is judged to have the best essay in an Island history course which relies primarily on oral sources. Preference is given to events that have occurred in southeastern Prince Edward Island. The award recognizes outstanding scholarly work that utilizes oral history methods to document and preserve the history of the Island community. This prize honors the tradition of the Orwell Corner Historic Village, which opened in July 1973 and represents the late nineteenth-century crossroads community founded by early Scottish settlers, Irish families, and United Empire Loyalists. The village site is currently owned by the Province of Prince Edward Island and administered by the Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation and the Orwell Corner Pioneer Village Corporation.

Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association Award

The Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association Award is a financial award provided to an incoming first-year student in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at the University of Prince Edward Island. The award recognizes deserving students who have graduated from a Nova Scotia high school and are pursuing veterinary medicine studies. This award provides $1,000 in support to help offset educational costs and encourage students from Nova Scotia to pursue veterinary medicine at UPEI.

Notre Dame Academy Alumnae Bursary

This bursary was established at the University of Prince Edward Island by the alumnae of Notre Dame Academy in grateful recognition of the education they received and to honour the Sisters who were their teachers. Notre Dame Academy closed in 1971. The bursary is funded by the proceeds from a reunion to mark the 140th Anniversary of the founding of the Notre Dame Academy. The award is presented to a full-time student who is a single parent with children living at home, providing financial support to those balancing the responsibilities of parenthood and education.

North Nova Scotia Highlanders Memory Club Bursary

The North Nova Scotia Highlanders Memory Club Bursary is awarded to a full-time UPEI student on the basis of demonstrated financial need. The North Nova Scotia Highlanders was formed in June 1940 from four units of 18 Highland Brigade N.P.A.M., including the Prince Edward Island Highlanders. The unit participated in World War II, landing in Normandy on D-Day (June 6, 1944) and serving until the war ended on May 8, 1945. The veterans of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders Memory Club support three bursaries in the Atlantic Region, and this is one of them. This bursary honors the military service and sacrifice of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders while providing financial assistance to students pursuing their education at the University of Prince Edward Island.

Norman F. Stewart Engineering Scholarship

The Norman F. Stewart Engineering Scholarship is awarded to the student entering the third year of the Sustainable Design Engineering degree program with the second highest academic standing in their second year. This scholarship recognizes academic excellence in engineering studies at the University of Prince Edward Island. The award is made through recommendation from the Department of Engineering and provides financial support to help students continue their studies in the engineering program.

Norma and William (Bill) Phelan Entrance Renewable Bursaries

The Norma and William (Bill) Phelan Entrance Renewable Bursaries are renewable scholarships awarded to students entering the first year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island. The award recognizes students who demonstrate financial need and provides substantial financial support throughout their veterinary education. The scholarship provides $8,000 in the first year, $6,000 in the second year, $5,000 in the third year, and $4,000 in the fourth year, totaling $23,000 over the four-year program. This bursary was established through a substantial residual bequest from Norma May (Mason) Phelan, who grew up on a farm in Nova Scotia and developed a deep love for animals, particularly Siamese cats. Norma and her husband Bill volunteered with animal shelters and supported animal welfare through various fundraising activities. Based on her passion for animals and commitment to supporting future veterinarians, Norma left this bequest specifically to help students entering the veterinary medicine field who face financial challenges in completing their studies.

Noel MacAleer Award

The Noel MacAleer Award is presented annually to a graduating student from the Engineering class at the University of Prince Edward Island who displays the positive attributes and qualities of the late Noel MacAleer. The award recognizes students who demonstrate qualities of leadership, motivation, and team spirit through class involvement. Noel MacAleer entered the Engineering Program at UPEI in 1977 and became extremely well-liked and respected by his classmates for his enthusiasm, generosity, and natural leadership ability. An excellent hockey player, Noel's leadership shone on the ice, in the dressing room, and in the classroom. He was known for his genuine desire to make other people happy and his ability to inspire those around him. The award was established by the UPEI Engineering Class of 1979 in tribute to their classmate, whose life was ended prematurely by cancer. This award honors students who embody the same spirit of teamwork, leadership, and positive engagement that characterized Noel's time at UPEI.

New Student Orientation Awards (5)

The New Student Orientation Awards consist of five awards granted to students involved with New Student Orientation at UPEI. These awards were created to support Incoming Students and Student Leaders participating in New Student Orientation at University of Prince Edward Island. The award categories include Most Outstanding Leader, as well as individual awards for School Spirit, Care of Others, Leadership, and Attendance. The Most Outstanding Leader award is selected by peer vote with recommendations from Point People (Captains) to recognize a Student Leader. The awards for School Spirit, Care of Others, and Leadership are selected by peer vote with recommendations from Student Leaders to award Incoming Students through a random draw system where each vote equals one chance. The Attendance award is selected based on attendance records taken by Student Leaders at NSO events to award an Incoming Student. Students are not able to win more than one award in the same year.

Netukulimk (Way of Life) Indigenous Student Awards

The Netukulimk (Way of Life) Indigenous Student Awards support Indigenous students at the University of Prince Edward Island. One award is granted to an undergraduate Indigenous student entering full-time study at UPEI in any faculty who is in the greatest financial need. Another award is granted to an undergraduate Indigenous student returning to full-time study at UPEI in any faculty who is in the greatest financial need. The award name "Netukulimk" is a complex cultural concept that encompasses Mi'kmaq sovereign law ways and guides individual and collective beliefs and behaviours in resource protection, procurement, and management to ensure and honour sustainability and prosperity for the ancestor, present and future generations. This award was named by Mi'kmaq Elder Judy Clark and is funded by Dr. Marti Hopson, a small animal veterinarian at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) who has been with UPEI for 20 years. Dr. Hopson is one of the coordinators of the Chinook Project which provides essential veterinary care to remote communities in Canada's north. She recognizes the importance of bringing Indigenous knowledge and ways of doing to the forefront of all communities including the university, and has established these awards in that spirit.

Nestle Purina Award in Clinical Nutrition

The Nestle Purina Award in Clinical Nutrition is offered to students at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island. This award will be granted to a student in their final year in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at AVC who has shown interest or abilities in clinical nutrition. The award recognizes students demonstrating commitment and aptitude in the field of clinical nutrition within veterinary medicine.

Nellie Aitken Memorial Award

Awarded to a Bachelor of Education student in their fall block (September) who demonstrates strong leadership, a passionate concern for the well-being of others, and who combines an infectious sense of fun with a deep commitment to her/his work in the field of Education. The Nellie Aitken Memorial Award was established at the University of Prince Edward Island by the Prince Edward Island Language Teachers' Association to support and encourage aspiring educators, and to provide a fitting tribute to an exemplary Island educator. During her few short years in Prince Edward Island, Nellie Aitken served as a classroom teacher, a principal, and a district administrator. Her strong leadership qualities shone in all of these roles. The award is presented to a student starting the second year of the Bachelor of Education program who demonstrates strong leadership, a passionate concern for the well-being of others, and who combines an infectious sense of fun with a deep commitment to her/his work in the field of education.

Neil and Lila MacLeod Memorial Scholarship

The Neil and Lila MacLeod Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student in their second year at the University of Prince Edward Island who demonstrates academic achievement of 80% or higher, participates in a varsity athletics program, and is not already receiving a major donor-funded scholarship. This scholarship was established by Mr. Neil MacLeod through his estate as a memorial to himself and his sister Lila. Mr. MacLeod wanted to support students who achieve high academic standing while actively participating in varsity athletics. The award was created in February 2003 with terms revised in October 2014.

Natasha Memorial Tuition Scholarships for AVC Residency Students

Granted to a minimum of three students (domestic and international students) who are enrolled in a residency program at AVC specializing in an area that will benefit companion animals. These scholarships are named for one of Mary Warren's much loved companion animals. Mary Warren was an animal lover and generous philanthropist who passed away in 2018. In her Will, Mary provided for a leadership gift to the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island. The College will be forever grateful for her foresight in planning her gift and will be honoured to provide for these tuition scholarships in perpetuity.

Music Room Bursary

The Music Room Bursary is awarded by the Music Department at the University of Prince Edward Island to students enrolled in music programs who are living in residence. The bursary provides financial support of up to $932 to help cover costs associated with university attendance. This award is made through a recommendation from the Department of Music, recognizing students who meet the criteria established by the department for this specific funding opportunity.

Ms. Vaunda Ross Memorial Award

The Ms. Vaunda Ross Memorial Award is a scholarship awarded annually to a Canadian student enrolled in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at the University of Prince Edward Island. This award recognizes students who demonstrate academic proficiency while also participating as varsity athletes. The award provides financial support of $835 to eligible recipients who excel both in their veterinary studies and in university athletics. This memorial award honors Ms. Vaunda Ross and supports students who embody excellence in both academic and athletic pursuits.

Mrs. W. Chester S. McLure Awards for Dietetic Internship

The Mrs. W. Chester S. McLure Awards for Dietetic Internship are awarded to two students in the Dietetic Internship program who demonstrate strong academic performance and extracurricular leadership. Recipients must show exceptional promise and commitment to a career in dietetics, and cannot already be receiving major awards. The award is determined by recommendation from the Department of Applied Human Sciences at the University of Prince Edward Island. Each award has a value of $350.

Mrs. W. Chester McLure Memorial Awards

The Mrs. W. Chester McLure Memorial Awards are presented annually to graduating students in the Bachelor of Science program with concentrations in Family Science or Foods and Nutrition at the University of Prince Edward Island. Two awards are given: a first-place award of $500 and a second-place award of $300. The awards are named in honor of Lt. Col. Honourable W. Chester S. McLure, who was a distinguished Member of Parliament for Queens constituency, elected in 1930, 1945, and 1949. He also served three terms in the PEI Legislature during the 1920s and had notable roles as a teacher, businessman in the fox industry, president of the Guardian Publishing Company, and director of the Charlottetown Exhibition Association. Recipients are selected by the university's Scholarships and Awards Committee based on academic performance and standing within their program.

Minto and Vina Foster Graduate Scholarship in Biology

The Minto and Vina Foster Graduate Scholarship in Biology is awarded to academically deserving graduate students who conduct research in disciplines related to gardening as it pertains to economically important plants. These graduate scholarships were created through the Estate of Minto Foster in December 2004. Minto Foster was born in 1902 in the community of Marshfield, Prince Edward Island. Minto and Vina (MacGregor) married and lived for a brief time in Halifax before moving back to PEI where they bought Minto's brother's farm in York. The couple became well known for their market garden, where they picked crops in summer and Minto would drive into town to peddle to stores. In winter they kept a small beef herd, horses, and chickens. Vina worked at Vesey Seeds during some of the winter months. They were also known for the flowers they grew, entering their blooms in fairs and coming away with many awards. In 1980 they retired from farming and moved to Charlottetown, where Minto continued growing lima beans and peddling them to markets until he was 80 years old. Vina died in 1997 and Minto died in 2003 at the age of 101.

Mildred I. and Earl W. G. Foster, Sr., Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating Colonel Gray student who is entering first year at the University of Prince Edward Island with an average of 75-85% who is not already receiving a scholarship of $1,000 or more. The recipient must be involved in music, especially singing, dancing, and piano, and intend to pursue a career in Education. This generous scholarship honors the memory of Mildred Irene (Coffin) and Earl William George Foster Sr., both of whom were dedicated educators and believers in the importance of obtaining a good education. Mildred was a graduate of Prince of Wales College and taught for 33 years in Eastern Prince Edward Island, touching the lives of many children throughout her career. Earl Sr. was a graduate of the College of Agriculture in Truro, Nova Scotia, and worked with the Government of Prince Edward Island as a potato inspector and in swine registration, while also operating his own family farm. The scholarship was created by their son, Earl Foster, to commemorate his parents' memory and continue their commitment to education while also honoring their interest in musical talent.

Michael S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship

The Michael S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a first year PEI high school student who best demonstrates the characteristics of leadership, community involvement, outstanding athletic ability, and academic excellence. This scholarship is established at the University of Prince Edward Island by the family, friends and colleagues of Michael Kelly to honour his life and contribution to Prince Edward Island. The award is intended to assist a deserving Island student who demonstrates leadership, academic and athletic ability to make a similar contribution. Michael Kelly was a gentle man, respected and admired by the Island community that he gave so much to. He was an outstanding athlete, a true servant of the public, a kind and loving husband and father, and a generous friend. Reflective, capable, and wise, Mike Kelly was a man successive governments relied upon in the most senior capacity for guidance. It is a testimony to his career and spirit that members of all political parties, colleagues, and the entire athletic community consider Mike Kelly a friend and joined together to memorialize his life through The Michael S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship.

Michael Robison Memorial Scholarship for Nursing

The Michael Robison Memorial Scholarship for Nursing is awarded to a graduate of the UPEI Nursing Program in their 1st or 2nd year of the UPEI Master of Nursing Program who has particular interest in the impact of cardiovascular disease on individuals and/or families, and how community support can enhance the quality of life for individuals experiencing cardiac issues, as well as their support networks. If no Master of Nursing students qualify, undergraduate students in their final year of the UPEI BScN degree (2 or 4 year program) may apply. This scholarship fund is established at the University of Prince Edward Island by the Directors of the Heart to Heart Association in memory of Mr. Mike Robison for the purpose of supporting education in cardiac health. The award honors Mr. Robison's dedicated service to the clients of the Heart to Heart Association while he served as Executive Director.

Michael and Aletha Hennessey Scholarship (Mature Female)

The Michael and Aletha Hennessey Scholarship (Mature Female) is awarded to a mature female student entering third or fourth year in any faculty, who has returned to university studies in a full-time capacity. In the event of equally qualified candidates, financial need will be the determining factor. Students already in receipt of $1,000 or more in the same academic year are not eligible. The Michael and Aletha Hennessey Scholarships were established in honour of Michael and Aletha Hennessey of Charlottetown, PEI. Michael F. Hennessey was the University of Prince Edward Island's first Registrar who helped draft the university constitution when St. Dunstan's University merged with Prince of Wales College to form UPEI. Their children, Kathleen Garrett, Maureen Hennessey, Frank Hennessey, Sean Hennessey, and Patrick Hennessey established these scholarships in honour of their parents.

Michael and Aletha Hennessey Scholarship (Business/Arts)

The Michael and Aletha Hennessey Scholarship is awarded to a student entering third or fourth year in the Faculty of Arts or Business at the University of Prince Edward Island, based on academic achievement. Students already in receipt of $1,000 or more in the same academic year are not eligible. The scholarship was established in honour of Michael and Aletha Hennessey of Charlottetown, PEI. Michael F. Hennessey (SDU '50) was UPEI's first Registrar who helped draft the university constitution when St. Dunstan's University merged with Prince of Wales College to form UPEI. He was recognized as a UPEI Founder in 2004 and is an award-winning playwright and author. Aletha Hennessey worked at the University Library from 1968-1976 and with various community organizations. Their children established these scholarships in honour of their parents.

Mermaid School Memorial Scholarship

The Mermaid School Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a deserving student who has graduated from a Prince Edward Island high school, is entering first year of the Bachelor of Education program, and has been involved in community service. The scholarship was established at the University of Prince Edward Island to assist students entering the Bachelor of Education program. The Mermaid Women's Institute was established in 1950 to support the educational needs of their children attending the one room school in Mermaid. With the closing of the school in 1972 and the sale of the property in 2002, the Mermaid Women's Institute continues to assist students with the establishment of this memorial scholarship.

Merck Animal Health Small Animal Internal Medicine Award

The Merck Animal Health Small Animal Internal Medicine Award is presented annually to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island. This award recognizes exceptional academic performance and clinical proficiency in small animal internal medicine. The award provides financial recognition to support outstanding veterinary students who have demonstrated excellence in this specialized area of veterinary practice. Recipients are selected based on their achievements throughout their veterinary medicine program, with particular emphasis on their mastery of small animal internal medicine concepts, clinical skills, and overall performance in this critical discipline.

Menadora MacDonald Master in Education Scholarship

The Menadora MacDonald Master in Education Scholarship is granted to a full-time student entering the Master of Education program at the University of Prince Edward Island who has demonstrated excellence in teaching, is normally resident in Prince Edward Island, and is in financial need. Preference is given to students who completed their primary education in Prince Edward Island. This scholarship honors Menadora MacDonald, a valued teacher in the PEI education system who taught elementary students for over 30 years and served as Principal at West Royalty Elementary School for 18 years. The award was established by her daughter Dr. Donna Murnaghan on behalf of her family in celebration of Menadora's 93rd birthday, recognizing her as a strong advocate for the importance of education and continued learning.

Melinda Stoodley and Andrea Gallant Award

The Melinda Stoodley and Andrea Gallant Award is a bursary established by CUPE Local 1870 in memory of Melinda Stoodley, who worked at the University of Prince Edward Island from 1978 until her death in December 2004. Melinda was a dedicated member of CUPE 1870 and worked in various departments including switchboard, athletics, business office, and procurement. She was also active in her community, particularly in her church, K-ettes, and the Cornwall Curling Club. After losing her battle with ALS at age 56, CUPE Local 1870 established this award through annual donations to support UPEI students. The award is granted to a student who demonstrates financial need, providing financial assistance to help students continue their education at UPEI.

McIntosh-MacLauchlan Writing Fellowships

The McIntosh-MacLauchlan Writing Fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity to UPEI undergraduate students who have a gift for writing and a strong desire to spend the summer semester working as a writer. During Wade MacLauchlan's twelve years of service as UPEI president and vice-chancellor, he and his partner, Duncan McIntosh, demonstrated a strong interest in the potential for UPEI students and graduates to contribute to the enrichment of Prince Edward Island's cultural and performing arts community. This fellowship was established to support talented undergraduate writers at the University of Prince Edward Island, providing them with financial support to focus on their writing projects during the summer semester.

MBA in Global Leadership Entrance Scholarship

The MBA in Global Leadership Entrance Scholarship is awarded annually to incoming MBA in Global Leadership students in the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of Prince Edward Island. These entrance scholarships are designed to support students as they begin their graduate studies in the MBA in Global Leadership program. The scholarships are awarded based on recommendations from the McDougall Faculty of Business Scholarship Committee. Each scholarship ranges in value from $1,000 to $5,000, providing financial support to help reduce the burden of tuition and related expenses for qualified incoming students pursuing their MBA degree.

MBA Future Leaders: UPEI Alumni Scholarship

The MBA Future Leaders: UPEI Alumni Scholarship is awarded to University of Prince Edward Island alumni or graduating UPEI undergraduate students who have been offered admission into the MBA in Global Leadership program for Fall 2026. This scholarship recognizes future leaders and provides financial support to help them pursue their graduate business education. The award is administered through the McDougall Faculty of Business, which identifies qualified candidates based on their academic achievements and leadership potential. Recipients must meet the admission requirements for the MBA in Global Leadership program.

MBA Fellowship Prizes

The MBA Fellowship Prizes are awarded to current Master of Business Administration students at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI). These awards are designed to support MBA students who demonstrate good academic standing, provide a compelling personal statement, and show financial need. Recipients are selected by the McDougall Faculty of Business Scholarship Committee based on their application materials and the established award criteria. These prizes provide financial assistance to help MBA students continue their graduate studies and achieve their professional goals in business administration.

MAXIMUS Canada - DeltaWare Division Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a student entering third year of the Computer Science Program who demonstrates innovative thinking, outstanding leadership, and a high achievement in software design and development. Established at the University of Prince Edward Island by DeltaWare Systems Inc. of Charlottetown, the award supports innovative thinking and leadership development among students in the Computer Science program. The firm, composed of individuals with deep connections to UPEI, higher education, and the Island community, demonstrates leadership in all facets of Island life, particularly in innovation. This award is intended to enable and encourage the next generation to learn and continue this tradition.

Matilda "Tildy" MacMillan Good Mentorship

The Matilda "Tildy" MacMillan Good Mentorship is awarded to a deserving third or fourth year student who demonstrates a strong interest in historical/archival material and in creative and innovative use of technology in the storage and retrieval of such material. This mentorship was established through a bequest to the University of Prince Edward Island by Ruby Matheson in honor of her sister, Matilda "Tildy" MacMillan Good. Ruby Matheson was an educator, author, artist, and community leader who dedicated her life to preserving Prince Edward Island's heritage. The mentorship reflects Ruby's passion for preservation of heritage and supports IslandArchives.ca, a digitization initiative that ensures Prince Edward Island's rich heritage is stewarded and preserved in perpetuity. Ruby received an honorary doctorate degree from UPEI in 2003 in recognition of her outstanding service to community and preservation of heritage.

Marylou Hughes Scholarship

The Marylou Hughes Scholarship is awarded to full-time graduating students in good academic standing who have demonstrated aptitude in their chosen field of study and have been accepted into an accredited professional school or graduate program. The scholarship prioritizes students entering programs in the following order: Audiology, Medicine, or research in the medical field. This scholarship was established by Marylou Hughes, an active alumna, volunteer, and donor at the University of Prince Edward Island. Marylou was one of the first mature females to graduate from UPEI with a B.Sc., maintaining her status on the Dean's list while serving as a leader and mentor. She went on to a profession in Audiology and continues to contribute to the Island community through research and clinical practice devoted to hearing disorders, assessment, hearing conservation, and aural rehabilitation. The scholarship reflects her consistent spirit of giving and commitment to supporting students pursuing healthcare and medical research careers.

Marylou Hughes Paramedicine Award

The Marylou Hughes Paramedicine Award is granted to a student in their final year of the BSc Paramedicine program at the University of Prince Edward Island. The award recognizes academic excellence and financial need, supporting students who have maintained an average of 80% or greater in the previous year of study and demonstrate the greatest financial need. This award was established in fall 2017 by Marylou Hughes, a distinguished UPEI alumna who was the first mature student to graduate from UPEI with a B.Sc. and went on to a career in Audiology. Marylou has been an active volunteer and supporter of UPEI for many years, serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors and the UPEI Senate. Her generous contribution establishes this award to support students in UPEI's Paramedicine program, continuing her legacy of giving back to her alma mater.

Mary O. Kinch Music Scholarship

The Mary O. Kinch Music Scholarship is awarded to Music students at the University of Prince Edward Island based on overall academic performance or admission criteria. The scholarship honors Mary Olive Kinch, who was born in Kildare, PEI, representing the fourth generation of her family who came from Ireland to farm on PEI. Her son, Justin A. (Mickey) McKean (1919-1997), established this scholarship in her memory. After Mary's employer left her a bequest of $50,000, these funds were invested and eventually donated by Mr. McKean to UPEI, totaling over $580,000 US dollars. This endowment will provide generous scholarships to music students at UPEI in perpetuity, supporting their musical education and academic pursuits.

Mary O. Kinch Music Prizes

The Mary O. Kinch Music Prizes are awarded to Music students at the University of Prince Edward Island on the basis of the previous year's performance. The award recognizes excellence in music studies and is administered through recommendation by the Department of Music. The prize honors Mary Olive Kinch, whose son Justin A. (Mickey) McKean established this endowment in her memory. Mary O. Kinch was born in Kildare, PEI, and her deep Island roots connected her to four generations of Irish farming families on Prince Edward Island. After moving to the Boston area and later being widowed in 1939, she worked as a housekeeper and received a significant bequest of $50,000 from her employer. Her son invested these funds and donated them to UPEI to create scholarships for music students in his mother's name, ensuring a lasting impact on music education at the university.

Mary O. Kinch Entrance Scholarships

Awarded in memory of Mary O. Kinch to students entering first-year Music at the University of Prince Edward Island. The scholarship honors Mary Olive Kinch, who was born in Kildare, PEI, and whose son Justin A. (Mickey) McKean established this fund from a bequest his mother received. Mary moved to Boston where she worked as a housekeeper and received a $50,000 bequest which was later invested by her son. Mr. McKean donated over $580,000 US dollars to UPEI to provide generous scholarships to music students in perpetuity. The award is given through recommendation from the Department of Music and supports students entering their first year in Music programs.

Mary O. Kinch Entrance Awards

The Mary O. Kinch Entrance Awards are awarded to first-year Music students at the University of Prince Edward Island in varying amounts based on recommendations from the Music Department. The awards honor Mary Olive Kinch, whose Island roots trace back to the fourth generation of her family that came from Ireland to farm on PEI. The scholarship fund was established through the generosity of her son, Justin A. (Mickey) McKean (1919-1997), who invested funds his mother received from a bequest and subsequently donated them to UPEI for scholarships for music students in his mother's name. The awards support incoming students pursuing music studies at UPEI.

Mary C. McInnis Entrance Scholarship in Nursing

The Mary C. McInnis Entrance Scholarship in Nursing is awarded to a deserving student graduating from a PEI high school who is entering the Faculty of Nursing with a high academic average. In the event of two equally qualified candidates, financial need will be considered. This entrance scholarship was created by Dan McInnis and David McInnis in recognition of their mother's commitment to family and education. The scholarship supports incoming nursing students at the University of Prince Edward Island, providing financial assistance to help them begin their studies in the nursing program.

Mary "Eleanor" Darrach Awards

The Mary "Eleanor" Darrach Awards are granted to students who have identified as a senior at the University of Prince Edward Island. This award was established in memory of Mary "Eleanor" Darrach, who passed away on April 4, 2012, at age 92. Eleanor provided a residual beneficiary gift to UPEI, and these awards were established in the spirit of her intentions for this gift. The award provides up to $1,000 in financial support to eligible senior students. Eleanor was a loving mother who, along with her husband Lee and son David, left a lasting legacy at the university through this generous contribution.

Maritime Electric Engineering Scholarship

The Maritime Electric Engineering Scholarship is granted to a student who has entered their fourth year of study in the UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering. The successful candidate will be in good academic standing and have an interest in pursuing a career on Prince Edward Island. Preference will be given to a student in financial need. Since 1918, Maritime Electric has delivered electricity in Prince Edward Island providing reliable service at the lowest possible cost in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Maritime Electric is committed to fostering engineering talent on PEI and supporting the next generation of engineers.

Maritime Dairy Industry Scholarship

This award will be given annually to a DVM student entering their fourth year of study at AVC who has displayed exceptional performance in the Dairy portion of the third year courses, who has had prior involvement in the dairy industry and commitment to continue in that field, and was normally a resident in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick or Prince Edward Island for at least two years prior to their post-secondary education. The scholarship recognizes academic excellence in veterinary medicine with a focus on dairy industry involvement and regional residency requirements.

Marion Gillan Memorial Education Bursary

This bursary is awarded to a single parent, preferably in Education, who is in financial need. Applicants must be in good academic standing. The bursary was established at the University of Prince Edward Island by Cathy and Frank Gillan in memory of Marion Gillan, Frank's mother. Marion Gillan was a dedicated teacher who believed nothing was more important than getting an education. Despite facing numerous challenges, including becoming a widow with five children, she continued teaching and helping hundreds of Charlottetown children learn. She had great compassion for students less fortunate and often stretched her own income to provide for those in need. Marion pioneered inclusive education in the 1970s and was a powerful positive force in education in Prince Edward Island. This award honors her memory and aims to perpetuate her love of education by supporting single parents pursuing their educational goals.

Marina MacDonald Memorial Bursary

Awarded annually to the student who demonstrates outstanding bedside manner coupled with knowledge and skill in clinical practice during Nursing 310 (Integrated Clinical Experience). The Marina MacDonald Memorial Bursary was established at the University of Prince Edward Island in 1993 by G. Dunstan MacDonald in memory of his wife Marina. Marina was a kind, fun-loving person who embodied the qualities which made her a wonderful nurse: care, hospitality, and compassion. After graduating from the Charlottetown Hospital School of Nursing in 1956, Marina worked as a staff nurse on medical units both at the Charlottetown Hospital and later at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital until 1985. In 2017, Dunstan MacDonald made a leadership gift to endow this award.

Marie Adams Memorial Award

The Marie Adams Memorial Award is granted to a student who is entering full-time study in their first undergraduate degree program at UPEI, normally resident in Prince Edward Island, and in greatest financial need. This award is intended to ease the financial burden of the recipient while pursuing a university degree. Marie Imelda Adams was a proud 1950 graduate of Saint Dunstan's University in Charlottetown. A woman of deep faith and strong ethics, Marie volunteered her time with Catholic charities devoted to helping others in need including Hope Cottage and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. This award is established by Marie's family as a tangible legacy to her time at Saint Dunstan's University and as a reminder that her heart never left Prince Edward Island.

Margaret McCain Leadership Scholarship

The Margaret McCain Leadership Scholarship is awarded to a deserving student entering fourth year of the Bachelor of Science - Foods and Nutrition or Kinesiology program at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI). The scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate leadership potential in programs or initiatives supporting children and their families through volunteer organizations. Recipients must be in good academic standing at the time of the award.

Margaret Herring Memorial Nursing Award

The Margaret Herring Memorial Nursing Award is a $500 award given to third or fourth year nursing students at the University of Prince Edward Island. This award recognizes students who are residents of Prince Edward Island, demonstrate academic and clinical excellence, and are enrolled full-time in the BSc Nursing Program. Margaret C. Herring, RN BN, of Charlottetown, formerly of Murray River, was a strong advocate of education in general and the profession of nursing in particular. Margaret passed away in December 2013, leaving a generous gift to UPEI to establish an award in her memory. The award honors her commitment to advancing nursing education and supporting the development of future nursing professionals on Prince Edward Island.

Margaret (Griffin) Mullen Bursary

The Margaret (Griffin) Mullen Bursary is awarded to a PEI single parent (male or female) who is a full-time student taking at least three courses per semester in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Prince Edward Island. The bursary is awarded on the basis of financial need after the first year of study. This bursary was created in loving memory of Margaret (Griffin) Mullen by her daughter, Dolores Griffin. Margaret was born Mary Margaret McAvoy in Halifax in 1917, spent time in an orphanage, and was raised in a foster home in PEI. She married in 1939 and raised ten children while working to support the family after being widowed in 1965. A devout Catholic and strong believer in education, her personal desire was to become a nurse. This bursary honors her memory and supports single parents pursuing nursing education.

Making It Possible Bursaries

The Making It Possible Bursaries are annual awards established through the generosity of multiple donors to support returning undergraduate students at the University of Prince Edward Island. Up to ten (10) annual awards will be granted to students in greatest financial need. These bursaries are specifically designed to help continuing undergraduate students who require financial assistance to continue their education. The awards recognize that financial barriers can prevent capable students from completing their degrees, and aim to make higher education more accessible and possible for students facing economic challenges.

Mahendra Madan Memorial Prize

The Mahendra Madan Memorial Prize is awarded to the student ranking highest in Physics 261, Energy, Environment, and the Economy. This prize was created through donations by UPEI faculty in memory of Mahendra Madan, faculty member. The award recognizes academic excellence in a specific physics course that addresses topics related to energy, environmental issues, and economic considerations. This is a course-specific award available to second-year students in the Faculty of Science at the University of Prince Edward Island.

MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing (UPEI Writing Centre)

The MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing is an award program at the University of Prince Edward Island that recognizes excellence in writing development. Up to eleven prizes are available annually for returning undergraduate students who have demonstrated the greatest improvement in their writing skills through participation in UPEI writing support programs coordinated by the UPEI Writing Centre. The award celebrates students' commitment to enhancing their writing abilities and their engagement with academic support services. This program encourages students to take advantage of writing support resources and recognizes the value of continuous improvement in written communication skills throughout their undergraduate education.

MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing (Faculty/Staff)

The MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing is an award offered by the University of Prince Edward Island to recognize exceptional contributions to student writing development. Up to three prizes are available annually for faculty and staff members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in fostering and developing writing skills among students at UPEI during the previous academic year, which runs from September 1 to August 31. This award acknowledges the crucial role that educators play in enhancing student writing competencies across the university.

MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing (Coursework)

The MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing (Coursework) are awards designed to recognize outstanding written work produced by returning undergraduate students at the University of Prince Edward Island. Up to thirty (30) prizes of $1,000 each will be available for students who have demonstrated excellence in writing during the previous academic year (September 1 to August 31) in a UPEI course where writing comprises a substantive role in the final grade of the course. This award encourages and celebrates high-quality academic writing across all disciplines at UPEI. Students must submit their work through an application process by the October 6 deadline. The prize recognizes the importance of effective written communication in undergraduate education and rewards students who have excelled in this critical skill.

MacAskill Bursaries

Two bursaries will be awarded annually to two deserving full-time students of good academic standing, based upon financial need as demonstrated in their bursary application. In 1998, Mr. Preston MacAskill of Brackley Beach, PEI established the Preston MacAskill Bursary Fund at the University of Prince Edward Island to assist needy and deserving undergraduate students. Mr. MacAskill passed away in 1999, and supported this bursary in perpetuity through an estate gift to UPEI. These bursaries provide essential financial support to UPEI students who demonstrate both academic merit and financial need.

M.E. (Mickey) Cannon Memorial Scholarship

The M.E. (Mickey) Cannon Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Science Program (BSc) at the University of Prince Edward Island who identify as female, graduated from Charlottetown Rural High School, and achieved a minimum overall average of 80% or more after the first term of grade 12. This entrance award honors M.E. (Mickey) Cannon, who was a role model to her children, grandchildren, friends, colleagues and the many students she impacted during her teaching career. Born in 1928, Mickey graduated from Prince Street School with the Governor General's Medal as the top academic student, studied entomology at McGill University, and later embarked on a teaching career at Charlottetown Rural High School, mainly teaching geometry and chemistry. Her sense of humour, care for her students, and ability to excite them about science and math endeared her to generations of students. Mickey retired in 1990 and passed away in Charlottetown in May 2022 at the age of 94.