Second-year Bachelor of Education student Victoria Rombaut is the 2017 recipient of the annual IODE Nova Scotia Annie G. Murray Memorial Scholarship.

The $1,000 scholarship was initiated in 1986 after Murray’s death and was initially awarded to a second-year student at the Nova Scotia Teachers’ College. Since the College closed and Murray attended Acadia University, it was passed by the Provincial Chapter of Nova Scotia IODE (now known as IODE Nova Scotia) that the scholarship be awarded to a student enrolled in the second-year of the Bachelor of Education program at Acadia.

Murray was a dedicated teacher, a loyal IODE member and was involved in many community activities. She was a graduate of Ladies Seminary, Class of 1911, and was Valedictorian for her graduating class.

The following are the Terms of Reference for the IODE Annie G. Murray Memorial Scholarship recipient:

• enrolled in the second year of the Bachelor of Education program at Acadia University.
• maintain a good academic record.
• in need of financial assistance.
• involved in extra-curricular activities.
• a person who would contribute to the quality of life of those around them - to exemplify the life of Miss Murray.

Recent recipients of the Annie Murray Memorial Scholarship include:

2012 – Ashley Beck-Sayer and Emily Wheeler
2013 – Adam Campbell
2014 – Caleb Hill
2014 – Breagh Potter
2015 – Adam Hines
2016 – Fallis Thompson

Shown in photo:

Front (L-R) Acting Dean, Professional Studies Dr. Ann Vibert (’74), IODE Nova Scotia Past President Mary Louise Killam, award recipient Victoria Rombaut (’11), and Valley Area Vice-President Sheila Haynes.

Back (L-R) IODE Education Officer Barbara Rodney, Past President Provincial IODE Harriet McWhirter (‘70), School of Education Director John Guiney-Yallop, Provincial IODE Nova Scotia President Charlene Greenfield, IODE Education Officer Shelley Reycraft, School of Education Assistant Shauna Sweeney (’86), School of Education Assistant Professor Allison Petrie. 

 

Creating a named award

Named student awards can be created at Acadia University for less than $100 a month, making an incredible impact on our students. To discuss your options, please contact Executive Director of Philanthropy Nancy Handrigan (’92) at 902-585-1042 or nancy.handrigan@acadiau.ca.

Learn more about the IODE Nova Scotia Annie G. Murray Memorial Scholarship.

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