Ralph and Nellie Jeffery Scholarships

Scholarship of up to $450 | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Current 1st year, Current 2nd year, Current 3rd year, Current 4th year, Entering first year

The Ralph and Nellie Jeffery Scholarships "B." A set of thirteen scholarships valued at $450 each established by the late Dr. R. L. Jeffery, Head of the Mathematics Department, 1924-­1942, and member of faculty from 1961-­1975, are awarded each year on recommendation of the Department to new or continuing students majoring in that Department. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, and a recipient may be awarded up to three units of $450 in any given year.

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Ralph K. Strong Memorial Entrance Scholarships

Scholarship | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science, Entering first year

The Ralph K. Strong Memorial Entrance Scholarships. Two of $4000 ($1000 annually for up to four years) are awarded each year to entering students who have distinguished high school records. Preference is given to students registering in the physical sciences. Dr. Strong (B.A. Acadia, 1905; B.Sc., 1906; M.A. Harvard, 1907; Ph.D. University of Chicago, 1917) was a distinguished chemist and author.

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Ralph M. Hunt Prize in Physics

Prize | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science, Physics, Current 3rd year

The Ralph M. Hunt Prize in Physics. A prize of $40 is provided by the will of the late Reverend Ralph M. Hunt to be awarded to a student in physics at the end of their third year, the student to be chosen by the Department of Physics in consultation with the Dean of Pure and Applied Science.

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Reginald Moore Memorial Award in Geoscience

Award of up to $1,000 | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science, Environmental Geoscience

Established in 2019 by Dr. Peter von Bitter (’64) in honour of his professor and mentor, Dr. Reginald George Moore, palaeontologist and stratigrapher, who taught geology at Acadia from 1960 until his retirement in 1992. To be awarded by the Department of Earth & Environmental Science to a returning full-time undergraduate student in a Geoscience program in recognition of promise, aptitude and emerging talent. Minimum average of B+ in geoscience courses required, and preference for students pursuing an interest in soft rock geology (sedimentology, stratigraphy, palaeontology).

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Roberge-Pierce Bursary in Science

Bursary | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Geoscience, Physics

The Roberge-Pierce Bursary in Science. Established by Michelle Roberge '77 in memory of her mother and grandparents. To be awarded to a Canadian female student studying full-time in a Bachelor of Science Program, majoring in the natural sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics) and who demonstrates financial need.

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Roland and Leona Mullen Business Award

Award of up to $2,500 | Eligibility: Arts, Pure and Applied Science, Economics, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan

The Roland & Leona Mullen Business Award is awarded annually on a renewable basis to a student entering the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program or the Bachelor of Arts degree program with a major in Economics. Preference will be given to a student from Western Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia) who demonstrates financial need; a commitment to entrepreneurship, community service and athletics.

The Award has been established by Kevin Mullen (B.A., Acadia, 1986) in recognition of his parents, Roland and Leona Mullen, entrepreneurs who own a Western Canadian family business. Kevin believes a student who demonstrates the qualities of entrepreneurship, community service and a commitment to athletics will represent the ideals valued by his parents and would like to ensure that students with these qualities continue to be represented at Acadia University.

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Ron and Cyndi Butler Award

Award | Eligibility: Athletics, Pure and Applied Science, Geology

The Ron and Cyndi Butler Award will be awarded annually on recommendation of the Director of Varsity Athletics to a varsity athlete who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree. Preference will be given to a student-athlete majoring in Geology.

The award was established in 2008 in memory of Ron Butler (BSC, Acadia, 1962) and Cyndi Butler by their son Craig Butler (BA, Acadia, 1991). While at Acadia Ron studied Geology and was a member of the Varsity Football Team.

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Roy A. Jodrey Scholarship in Science

Scholarship of up to $1,895 | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Current 1st year, Current 2nd year, Current 3rd year, Current 4th year

This scholarship was established by the late Roy A. Jodrey (D.C.L. Acadia, '63) of Hantsport, Nova Scotia, to be awarded annually to a student entering the junior or senior year of a Bachelor of Science program in biology, chemistry, geology or physics.

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Royal Canadian Regiment Milton F. Gregg VC Bursary

Bursary | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science, Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Environmental Geoscience, Environmental Science, Politics, Current 1st year, Current 2nd year, Current 3rd year, Current 4th year

The Royal Canadian Regiment Milton F. Gregg VC Bursary is provided by the Royal Canadian Regiment Association in memory of the late Brigadier, the Honourable M.F. Gregg, VC, PC, OC, CBE, MC, ED, MA, DCL, LL.D., D.Sc. Mil., a Canadian war hero and diplomat, federal cabinet minister and university president. A native of Mountain Dale, New Brunswick, Dr. Gregg received honourary degrees from Acadia in 1921 and 1944. The funding is available to undergraduate students studying environmental subjects or international affairs.

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Rupert H. MacNeill Memorial Scholarships in Geology

Scholarship of up to $1,050 | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science, Geology, Current 3rd year

The Rupert H. MacNeill Memorial Scholarships in Geology were provided by friends and colleagues of Professor MacNeill and are awarded to third year geology majors whose interests provide a strong field work orientation to their programs. Professor MacNeill (B.Sc., M.Sc. Acadia, '50, '51) was a faculty member in the Acadia Geology Department from 1951 to 1983.

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Ruxby Reid Gormley Bursary in Nutrition

Bursary of up to $570 | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science, Nutrition, Current 1st year

The Ruxby Reid Gormley Bursary in Nutrition. A fund has been established by the late Ruxby R. Gormley of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to provide a bursary to be awarded to a needy and worthy first year student in the School of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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Ruxby Reid Gormley Scholarship in Nutrition

Scholarship of up to $570 | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science, Nutrition

The Ruxby Reid Gormley Scholarship in Nutrition. An endowment fund has been established by the late Reginald Suthern of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to provide a scholarship of $570 to be awarded annually to a needy and deserving student pursuing studies in the School of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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