Ralph and Georgie Taylor Entrance Scholarship

Scholarship | Eligibility: New Brunswick

Established in 2014 by alumni Ralph (’61, ’62, ’63) and Georgie (’60) Taylor, the scholarship is given to an entering student from the Anglophone East School District or successor in New Brunswick in recognition of academic excellence, school involvement and demonstrated leadership skills. In the absence of a student from this school district, any student from New Brunswick will be eligible.

Ralph Taylor and Georgie Lee Goodwin met at Horton Academy prior to attending Acadia and married in Wolfville the day before Georgie’s graduation in 1960. Their contributions as students and alumni are many, including varsity sports and the University Naval Training Division, participation in campus activities of all kinds and each of them worked in a number of campus employment positions. The Taylors’ support of the University reaches from leadership activities on the Board of Governors and committees to attendance at varsity games and gifts to the arts, academics, athletics, chapel and campaigns.

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Ralph and Nellie Jeffery Scholarships

Scholarship of up to $1,635 | Eligibility: Pure and Applied Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Current 1st year, Current 2nd year, Current 3rd year, Current 4th year

The Ralph and Nellie Jeffery Scholarships "A." Two scholarships were established by the late Dr. R.L. Jeffery, Head of the Mathematics Department, 1924­-1942, and member of faculty, 1961­-1975. The scholarships are awarded each year to a continuing student majoring in mathematics on recommendation of the Department.

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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 Manning Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship

The Ralph Manning Memorial Scholarship. A scholarship of $155 is to be awarded to a non theological student of at least the second undergraduate year who has obtained an average of first class honours on the work of the previous year and is deemed otherwise eligible in terms of character, ability and need. The winner may be reappointed for a second year if progress is satisfactory.

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Raymond David Colpitts Scholarship

Scholarship | Eligibility: Entering first year

The Raymond David Colpitts Scholarship. A renewable scholarship of $1615, being the interest on an endowment provided by the late Raymond David Colpitts (B.A. Acadia, 1906) of Grimsby, Ontario, is awarded to a needy student at the discretion of the Director of Student Assistance and the Scholarships, Prizes and Awards Committee.

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Rea Clark Scholarship

Scholarship | Eligibility: Athletics, Current 2nd year, Current 3rd year, Current 4th year, Entering final Year

The Rea Clark Scholarship is established by his family to honour his contributions to Acadia during his time as a student-athlete, from 1962-66; and his impact during subsequent decades spent as a coach and teacher. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Director of Athletics to a student-athlete, in their second year or above, who live out a commitment to giving 100% in their schooling, sport, and involvement in their local community. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need.

Rea captained the Axemen hockey team in the mid-1960s, playing both centre and defense. He was described as a "true team player'' and was selected as team MVP twice for his leadership on and off the ice; he also played on the varsity football team for a year. One of Rea's values as a player was that you "always give 100%", something he instilled in hundreds of youth he taught and coached across many sports over his 30+ career as a teacher in Ontario. While part of the Axemen Hockey team, local youth used to come out to the rink during team practices to watch his slick passing, and famous snap-shot. Now, Rea takes great joy in watching youth, especially his grandkids - play the sports he so loves. Shortly after retiring from teaching, Rea suffered a massive stroke. His legendary determination in recovery led his friends, family, former students, and doctors to marvel at the fact that he got himself back to a position of returning to play hockey for many more years in retirement. As a part of Rea's legacy to Acadia, and his community, this scholarship is intended to provide support to an Acadia student-athlete who will become an integral part of the fabric of their communities through their commitment to athletics and personal investment.

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Reginald Suthern Scholarship in Music

Scholarship | Eligibility: Professional Studies, Music, Current 1st year, Current 2nd year, Current 3rd year, Current 4th year

The Reginald Suthern Scholarship in Music. A fund to yield $570 has been established by the late Reginald Suthern of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to endow a scholarship to be awarded annually to a worthy and needy student working towards a degree in music.

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Rev. E Gideon and Maxine Corey Scholarship

Scholarship

Established through the estate gift of Robert Corey in memory of his parents, the Rev. E. Gideon and Maxine Corey Scholarships are awarded in recognition of academic excellence to students in any academic program.

Rev. Ellis Gideon Corey, born in New Canaan, New Brunswick, was a graduate of Horton Academy and Acadia University with a BA Theology (’38) and a BDiv (’40). After a medical discharge from the RCAF during WWII he worked with the YMCA Auxiliary War Services in Halifax, NS. In 1942 Rev. Corey married Maxine Westcott (BSc Home Economics ’36). His full-time pastorates included Tracy Mills, NB; Hantsport-Falmouth, NS; St. George, NB; Edith Ave. Baptist, Saint John, NB; Chipman, NB and Paradise-Clarence, NS. Following retirement he did interim pastoral work and was pastor emeritus of Lawrencetown United Baptist Church, NS. He served on the Board of Governors of Acadia University, the board of trustees of Acadia Divinity College and represented the NB District of the Canadian Bible Society. Rev. Corey died in 1994.

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Rev. E. Gideon Corey Scholarship

Scholarship | Eligibility: New Brunswick

Established through the estate gift of Maxine Corey in memory of her husband, the Rev. E. Gideon Corey Scholarships are awarded in recognition of academic excellence to students preferably from New Brunswick.

Rev. Ellis Gideon Corey, born in New Canaan, New Brunswick, was a graduate of Horton Academy and Acadia University with a BA Theology (’38) and a BDiv (’40). After a medical discharge from the RCAF during WWII he worked with the YMCA Auxiliary War Services in Halifax, NS. In 1942 Rev. Corey married Maxine Westcott (BSc Home Economics ’36). His full-time pastorates included Tracy Mills, NB; Hantsport-Falmouth, NS; St. George, NB; Edith Ave. Baptist, Saint John, NB; Chipman, NB and Paradise-Clarence, NS. Following retirement he did interim pastoral work and was pastor emeritus of Lawrencetown United Baptist Church, NS. He served on the Board of Governors of Acadia University, the board of trustees of Acadia Divinity College and represented the NB District of the Canadian Bible Society. Rev. Corey died in 1994.

Maxine (Westcott) Corey was born in Freeport NS and graduated from Acadia in 1936 with a BSc in Home Economics. She served as a dietitian at the Toronto General Hospital and was superintendent of the Wartime Housing Commissary in Halifax. Raising a family, Maxine also taught at the Middleton Regional High School in Annapolis County and she was a leader in organizations such as the United Baptist Women’s Missionary Union, New Horizons, the Women's Institute, the Red Cross, Meals-on-Wheels, VON, CNIB, and the Canadian Cancer Society. Maxine died in 2011 at the age of 96 after a long, healthy and fulfilling life. The Coreys’ two sons were graduates of Acadia: James ( BSc ’70) and Robert ( BSc ’76, BA ’93).

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Robert C. Swim Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship | Eligibility: Entering first year, Nova Scotia

The Robert C. Swim Memorial Scholarship ($140) is provided through the generosity of his wife, Ola Swim. The scholarship is awarded annually to a worthy student entering Acadia from West Kings District High school. Robert Swim (B.A. Acadia, 1926; M.A., 1940) spent many years serving the youth of Nova Scotia through the high schools and YMCAs as teacher and administrator.

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Roberta Sarty Macnab Scholarship

Scholarship | Eligibility: Arts, English, Current 3rd year

The Roberta Sarty Macnab Scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in English, having completed the second year of the Bachelor of Arts program with the highest marks in their class and who is returning to Acadia University for a third year of studies in English. The scholarship was established in 2022 through the generosity of Roberta Sarty-Macnab, proud member of the Class of 1956, BA (English), B.Ed.

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Ronald Reid Prescott Hockey Scholarship

Scholarship | Eligibility: Athletics

Established in 2016 by Tom Prescott ’58. The award will be presented to a student-athlete who:

• is a member of the men’s varsity hockey program;

• is in good academic standing;

• has otherwise demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship both in and out of the athletic arena.

The recipient will be recommended by the Director of Athletics in consultation with head coach of the men’s varsity hockey program.

This award is in memory of Ronald Reid Prescott ’30. Ronald was an engineering student and member of the Acadia hockey Axemen who demonstrated strong character, and the ability to combine athletic and academic endeavours to obtain his education objectives.

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Ronald Stewart Longley History Scholarship

Scholarship of up to $490 | Eligibility: Arts, History, Current 1st year, Current 2nd year, Current 3rd year, Current 4th year

The Ronald Stewart Longley History Scholarship. An endowed scholarship was established by alumni, former students and friends of Dr. Ronald Stewart Longley, Professor of History at Acadia University, 1929 - 1964. This scholarship is awarded annually at the end of the first year to a student of distinction who is proceeding to Honours in History, or, at the discretion of the History Department, to an outstanding honours student of any undergraduate year.

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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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Roy and Velma Tapley Scholarship

Scholarship | Eligibility: Entering first year, New Brunswick

The Roy & Velma Tapley Scholarship is provided by Dr. Donald Tapley (B.Sc. Acadia, '48; M.D. Chicago) for a superior entering student from New Brunswick with a preference for students from Hartland or Woodstock High Schools, chosen by the University. Dr. Tapley has had a distinguished career as a medical researcher and internist.

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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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Ruth and Ernie Lelacheur Scholarship

Scholarship of up to $3,500

Established in 2018 by Ruth Lelacheur ('49), the Ruth and Ernie Lelacheur Scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students from Nova Scotia in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and financial need.

Value: 3 annual scholarships of $3,500.

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Ruth Hennigar Entrance Scholarship in Computer Science

Scholarship | Eligibility: Computer Science, New Brunswick

Established in 2014 by Ruth Hennigar (Class of 1981). To be awarded on a renewable basis to a female student entering the Bachelor of Computer Science program who has demonstrated excellence in academic achievement and community engagement (e.g., volunteerism, athletics, student leadership). Preference first for students from New Brunswick, and secondarily for students from the Maritimes.

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Ruth Petrykanyn Entrance Scholarship

Scholarship of up to $1,250 | Eligibility: USA

The Ruth Petrykanyn Entrance Scholarship is awarded annually to an incoming student in any program on the basis of academic merit, by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance. The Ruth Petrykanyn Memorial Fund was established in 2004 by Gail and Colin Petrykanyn and Kenneth Sedgewick. Ruth Petrykanyn BA ’02, BJ (King’s ’03) was President of the Acadia Students’ Union in 2000-2001; Vice President, Student Affairs in 1999-2000; and President of Cutten House in 1998-1999.

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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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