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School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences Graduating Student Award

The School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences Graduating Student Award is a prize established by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Prince Edward Island to recognize excellence in graduating students. The award will be granted to the top graduating major or honours student from the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, as recommended by the SMCS Awards Committee. This recognition highlights academic achievement and dedication in the field of mathematics and computational sciences at UPEI.

Richelle and Michael Greathouse Award

Beginning in the fall of 2021, this award will be granted to a student in their third year of study that has identified a history or political science major. The student should demonstrate strong academic achievement, show a commitment to academic excellence and come recommended by their department. Further criteria may be applied by the adjudicating committee if required. The recipient will be recommended by the Dean of Arts in consultation with faculty. Richelle Greathouse is an UPEI alumna, current student, and staff member. She and her husband Michael have decided to establish this award for an Arts student at the university.

Regis & Joan Duffy Future Prosperity for PEI MAIS Scholarships

Two scholarships will be awarded each year to graduate students entering UPEI's MAIS program who have demonstrated excellence and will have a directed thesis topic that will benefit the economic future of Prince Edward Island. Selection criteria will be as follows: academic record, professional contributions, and demonstrated ability in the area of study. These scholarships were established by Dr. J. Regis and Mrs. Joan Duffy to support the future prosperity of Prince Edward Island. Regis and Joan's roots run deep in the Island's soil. They were born and raised on PEI, and Regis, with Joan's daily support, established a major compound manufacturing company. The company under their leadership was listed as one of Canada's Top 100 employers, and they both have had a lifelong commitment to the well-being of their companies and staff as well as the health of the PEI economy. The Duffy's have supported UPEI in immeasurable ways. As the University's Master of Arts, Island Studies (MAIS) program continues to grow, these scholarships are critical to attracting graduate students who display immense promise and a drive for excellence and discovery in terms of research that will enhance the Prince Edward Island community and economy.

Ramasamy Nagarajan Memorial Award

The Ramasamy Nagarajan Memorial Award is an annual scholarship offered by the University of Prince Edward Island to graduating students in the Bachelor of Arts degree program. This award recognizes academic excellence in the field of Economics. The scholarship is awarded to the graduating student with the highest standing in the Bachelor of Arts degree program majoring in Economics. The award honors the memory of Ramasamy Nagarajan and supports outstanding achievement in economic studies at UPEI.

Psychological Association of Prince Edward Island Award

The Psychological Association of Prince Edward Island Award is presented to an outstanding graduating psychology major who demonstrates both academic success and a positive contribution to the Department of Psychology. This award recognizes students in their final year of study who have made meaningful contributions to the department through their academic performance and engagement with the psychology community. The award provides $500 to the selected recipient and is determined through a recommendation process by the Department of Psychology faculty.

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.

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.

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.

Physics Department Prize

The Physics Department Prize is awarded to the top first-year student who has declared Physics as their choice of Major with the Registrar's Office and is enrolled in Physics 221 and 211 in their second year. The student with the highest marks in Physics 111, 122, or 112 and Math 151 and 152 will be selected. This prize was created by the Physics Department in 2006 to recognize the top performing first year student who is returning to second year and intending to major in Physics at UPEI.