Awards & Bursaries

The Students’ Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU) believes the ultimate goal of all Mount Royal 
University students is academic success and personal achievement. The Association understands the importance of recognizing and honouring the non-academic and extra-curricular contributions of MRU students.

The E-Awards, which stand for Excellence, Enrichment and Endeavour, are presented at an annual awards ceremony hosted by the Students’ Association every spring. SAMRU has been honouring exceptional contributions from its members for 50 years now. The purpose of the E-Awards is to honour student achievement and leadership, and the dedication of instructors and staff at Mount Royal University.

The criteria for student nominations include a high level of commitment and contribution to the Students’ Association of Mount Royal University. Commitment to participation in campus activities, strong academic achievement and volunteer contributions to community organizations are also very important.

How do I apply?

1. Pick up an application form at SAMRU Reception office in Room Z222, Wyckham House. Deadline to apply is Monday March 8, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.

2. Download and fill in the application form.

3. Submit a current unofficial academic transcript from the Registrar’s Office with your application form.

*The form must be signed by 3 students (other than yourself) and 1 faculty member prior to submission.

Requirements

Requirements differ depending on award. Please refer to the E-Awards guide booklet for details (available here, or at SAMRU Reception in room Z222).

  • Student candidates must be active members of the Students’ Association.
  • Candidates for Teaching Awards or Guardian Angel Awards must be staff, faculty or volunteers of Mount Royal University.
  • Student candidates must be in good academic standing & not on academic probation.

E-Awards & Scholarships

Download the application form, or see the  E-Awards booklet for information on each scholarship and for requirements Individual Awards and Scholarships:

  • Inspiring Culture Award
  • Deanna Cardinal Memorial Award
  • Beyond Disabilities Award
  • Gender and Sexual Diversity Award
  • Athletics Award
  • Citizenship Award
  • Green Earth Award
  • Lifelong Learning Award
  • Directed Field Studies Award
  • Part-time Studies Award
  • Excellence in Community Services Award
  • Excellence in Membership Services Award
  • Reflector Award
  • Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards
  • Outstanding Student of the Year Award
  • Teaching Excellence Award
  • Champion Award


Downloads

Download the Information Booklet

Download the Application Form


Congratulations 2010 E-Award Winners

Inspiring Culture Award Mona Hamed

Deanna Cardinal Memorial Award

Samantha Thiessen

Beyond Disabilities Award

Alyssa Denis

Gender and Sexual Diversity Award

Phillip Fradkin

Athletics Award

Brett Bothwell

Citizenship Award

Pat Hinds 

Citizenship Award

Catherine Smart

Green Earth Award

Eliese Watson

Lifelong Learning Award

Christopher James Sia

Directed Field Studies Award 

Chelsea Watson

Directed Field Studies Award 

Brad Vandergaag

Part Time Studies Award 

Laura Wettstein 

Part Time Studies Award

Simon Peter Sia

Excellence in Community Service Award

SIFE

Excellence in Membership Services Award

CYCC

Reflector Award

Collin Semenoff

Outstanding Student of the Year Award

Michelle Dennis 

Gold Award

Christine MacDonald

Silver Award

Aris Aristorenas

Silver Award

Ashley Schiller

Bronze Award

Missy P. Chareka

Bronze Award

Serena Navarro

Outstanding Councillor of the Year

Tommy Leiu

Teaching Excellence Award

Gaye Warthe 

Teaching Excellence Award

Dawne Clark

Teaching Excellence Award 

Marlene Kingsmith

Champion Award

Gina Coupland

Champion Award 

Angie Smith 

Champion Award

Cyndi Cave

Read more about the award winners!

OTHER AWARDS

MRU students have the opportunity to apply for many different scholarships from a variety of sources including the Students’ Association, Mount Royal University, federal and provincial governments, other post-secondary institutions, private industry and service organizations.

Scholarships are monetary awards based on academic merit or excellence in a specific area of study or discipline. Bursaries are monetary awards usually based on need.

This information does not reflect all the awards that are available to MRU students. Be sure to check with the Students’ Association or the Students Financial Aid & Awards office on campus for more information. If you have any suggestions for other scholarship links, please e-mail us with the information.

Check out the Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership

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