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UNB Announces Arthur and Sandra Irving Primrose Scholarship recipients for 2021-22
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: Jul 22, 2021
Category: Donor Stories , Scholarships and Bursaries , News and Events , Creating Opportunities for Students
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is proud to announce the 2021 recipients of the Arthur and Sandra Irving Primrose Scholarship at UNB Saint John. This year’s recipients are Colby Arsenault, Benjamin Talbot and Patrick Talbot.The Arthur and Sandra Irving Primrose Scholarship, valued at $40,000 over four years, recognizes outstanding students for their academic achievement, community...
Read the full postUNB announces 2021 Beaverbrook Scholars
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: Jun 22, 2021
Category: Creating Opportunities for Students , Scholarships and Bursaries , News and Events
The University of New Brunswick is proud to announce the 2021 recipients of the Beaverbrook Scholars Award, rewarding New Brunswick’s most exceptional students for their academic abilities and community involvement. This year’s recipients are Bailey Desjardins, Haley Prosser and Marika Wesselius. The Beaverbrook Scholars Award is valued at $50,000 over four years and is awarded to...
Read the full postUNB and JDI announce 2021 leadership scholarship recipients
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: Jun 16, 2021
Category: Scholarships and Bursaries , News and Events , Creating Opportunities for Students
The University of New Brunswick and J.D. Irving, Limited are pleased to announce the 2021 recipients of the J.D. Irving, Limited NB Leadership Scholarship at UNB. Valued at $10,000 per year and renewable for up to four years, the J.D. Irving, Limited NB Leadership Scholarship at UNB is one of the university's most prestigious awards. “Supporting capable young New Brunswickers...
Read the full postUNB announces Currie Scholars for 2021-22
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: May 27, 2021
Category: Scholarships and Bursaries , News and Events
Pictured, from left, are Safe AbuJayyab, Jordan Cole, Declan Hartery and Megan Kinch. Four outstanding high school students are winners of the prestigious Currie Undergraduate Scholarships at the University of New Brunswick. The scholarships, valued at $65,000 each, were established in 2004 by one of Canada’s most accomplished business leaders and philanthropists, UNB Chancellor...
Read the full postThere's no place like home to provide nursing care
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: May 13, 2021
Category: Scholarships and Bursaries , News and Events
Pictured, from left, are Ellie Doggett, Mallory Crossley and Rebecca Lyons. Photo: Submitted Mallory Crossley always knew that she wanted to be a nurse. From a tender age, the University of New Brunswick Fredericton campus student had a strong desire to help others and was drawn to the caring profession. “My decision to do nursing was solidified when my grandmother was...
Read the full postNew soccer scholarship honours life of UNB prof
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: Apr 26, 2021
Category: Creating Opportunities for Students , Scholarships and Bursaries , Tribute Gifts
The late Dr. Gary Worrell (BPE '75) found tremendous pride in helping countless UNB Saint John students who benefited from his compassionate guidance. He spent his entire 41-year professional career at UNB Saint John, where his memory will continue to live on. To honour his memory, Gary’s wife, Sue, along with their family and friends have established the Dr. Gary Worrell...
Read the full postTrailblazer Abbey Alexander exemplifies Primrose Scholars’ commitment to excellence
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: Mar 26, 2021
Category: Creating Opportunities for Students , Scholarships and Bursaries , News and Events
Over the past 20 years, 38 UNB Saint John students have benefited from the Primrose Scholarships, generously supported by Arthur Irving (DLitt '09) and Sandra Irving (BA '95, DLitt '09). The students who are selected to be Primrose Scholars are among UNB’s most outstanding. They are academic achievers, athletes and accomplished community leaders. A perfect example of a Primrose...
Read the full postPretium Resources Inc. and Dr. Robert Quartermain establish new scholarship at UNB
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: Mar 23, 2021
Category: News and Events , Scholarships and Bursaries
Pretium Resources Inc. (“Pretivm”), in conjunction with UNB alumnus Dr. Robert Quartermain, is investing a combined $125,000 at the University of New Brunswick (“UNB”) to establish the Pretium Resources Graduate Scholarship in the department of earth sciences. The scholarship, valued at $5,000, will be awarded annually to an outstanding earth sciences graduate student,...
Read the full postSupport for student success
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: Feb 3, 2021
Category: Creating Opportunities for Students , Scholarships and Bursaries
New Brunswick is a long way from Bangladesh, but graduate student Mehedee Siddiquee says the research opportunities at UNB were a compelling reason to make the journey. Mehedee is in his second year at UNB’s Fredericton campus, where he is engaged in research studying the recruitment and retention of immigrants to New Brunswick. He is writing a master’s dissertation on the subject,...
Read the full postNewest Schulich Leaders find success despite pandemic
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: Jan 26, 2021
Category: Scholarships and Bursaries
UNB’s newest Schulich Leaders are finding ways to succeed in a first year like no other. Stephen White of Saint John, NB, and Jessica Dean of Bedford, NS, are the University of New Brunswick’s 2020-21 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships. Launched in 2012 by Canadian business leader and philanthropist Seymour Schulich, this annual scholarship program encourages...
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