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 E-Awards scholarships recognize students who have contributed to their campus community in an outstanding way that inspires and enhances the lives of their fellow Mount Royal 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 over 50 years now.

The criteria for student candidates includes 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. Download the E-Awards Information Booklet or pick one up at the SAMRU Reception office in Room Z222, Wyckham House.

2. Fill out the application form, following the booklet’s criteria.

3. Submit a current unofficial academic transcript from the Registrar’s Office with your application form, as well as any required essays and letters of reference.

4. The deadline to apply is February 28, 2011 by 4:30pm.


Requirements

Requirements differ depending on award. Please refer to the E-Awards Information Booklet for details.

  • Student candidates must be active members of the Students’ Association.
  • Student candidates must be in good academic standing & not on academic probation.
  • Candidates for Teaching Excellence Awards must be faculty members of Mount Royal University
  • Candidates for Champion Awards must be non-student members of the Mount Royal University community

E-Awards & Scholarships

Download the application form, or see the  E-Awards Information Booklet for information on each scholarship and for requirements Individual Awards and Scholarships.

Enrichment Awards

The SAMRU Enrichment Awards recognize outstanding contributions to campus diversity in four categories.

  • Deanna Cardinal Memorial Award
  • Gender and Sexual Diversity Award
  • Inspiring Culture Award
  • Beyond Disabilities Award

Endeavour Awards

The SAMRU Endeavour Awards recognize outstanding student achievement and dedication to self-improvement.

  • Citizenship Award
  • Committed Learner Award
  • Experiential Studies Award
  • Part Time Studies Award
  • Green Earth Award

Reflector Award

This award is presented to the candidate who has exhibited a high degree of professionalism in extra-curricular leadership.

Excellence Awards

The SAMRU Excellence Awards recognize students who have made outstanding contributions to student life through participation in Students’ Association activities or volunteer opportunities and who have maintained excellent academic records.

  • Outstanding Student of the Year, Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards

Club Awards

Club Awards recognize outstanding achievement by ratified student clubs.

  • Excellence in Community Service Award
  • Excellence in Membership

Faculty and Staff Awards

Faculty and Staff Awards recognize the contributions and dedication of faculty or staff members who are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of students at MRU.

  • Teaching Excellence Award
  • Champion Award

Downloads

Download the E-Awards Information Booklet

Congratulations 2012 E-Award Winners

Inspiring Culture Award Symone Loney

Deanna Cardinal Memorial Award

Melissa Thomas

Beyond Disabilities Award

Jennifer Yu

Gender and Sexual Diversity Award

Famira Racy

Athletics Award

Sanne de Groot

Citizenship Award

Alia Kanani

Green Earth Award

Kelsey Morin

Committed Learner Award

Christine Slaunwhite

Experiential Studies Award

Tristan Smyth

Part Time Studies Award 

Amy Woermke

Excellence in Community Service Award

Student Society of Social Work

Excellence in Membership Services Award

Club N3Rd

Reflector Award

Vanessa Beerda

Outstanding Student of the Year Award

Collin Semenoff

Gold Award

Tiffany Beks

Silver Award

Catharine Smart

Silver Award

Angela Smith

Bronze Award

Barbara Adamson

Bronze Award

Churchill Oseghale

Outstanding Councillor of the Year

Holly Mazur

Teaching Excellence Award

Barbara Hibberd

Teaching Excellence Award

Leah Nikiforuk

Teaching Excellence Award 

Shane Gannon

Teaching Excellence Award Bob Uttl
Teaching Excellence Award Meaghen Johnston
Teaching Excellence Award Trevor Day
Teaching Excellence Award Scott Murray
Teaching Excellence Award Lorraine Royall
Teaching Excellence Award  Karen Overbye
Teaching Excellence Award David Bird

Champion Award

Paul Varella

Champion Award Tim Haney
Champion Award Joe Anderson
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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