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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.

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.

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.

Macdonald Heaslip Scholarships

These renewable scholarships are granted to two UPEI students entering Year 2 of any four-year undergraduate degree program. Recipients must be Canadian citizens enrolled in full time studies of Year 2 of their degree and demonstrate financial need as determined through review of their application. Students must have a cumulative average of at least 70% in Year 1 of their studies, and maintain a cumulative average of at least 70% in all subsequent years for the award to be renewed for a maximum of three years of funding: Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4 of full time study. The scholarships were established by Nona and William (Bill) Heaslip through the William and Nona Heaslip Foundation to support undergraduate students at UPEI and nine other Canadian universities. The foundation was created to honor the legacy of Bill Heaslip, co-founder of Grafton Group Ltd., and Nona Macdonald Heaslip, whose father attended Saint Dunstan's College, a predecessor institution of UPEI.

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.