Seán Meehan Memorial Nursing Award
The Seán Meehan Foundation will provide an annual contribution of $2,000. The award will remain in existence for at least five years and thereafter at the discretion of the donor.
Award Intention
This award is intended to help deserving nursing students who are in financial need, are compassionate, shows leadership and is a community volunteer.
This award was established in memory of Seán Francis Meehan. The Fund shall be held for the advancement of the University's goals, and in particular to support students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at MacEwan University in honour of Seán .
Award Criteria
To be eligible for this bursary, students must:
- Have Canadian citizenship and be an Alberta resident for a minimum of two-years;
- Be a continuing student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program;
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA;
- Demonstrate their dedication to the field of nursing through volunteerism - must include a letter of recommendation from the organization confirming the applicant's volunteerism.
- Preference will be given to a student who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Award Contribution Amount and Dates
- The value of the award is $2,000
- The Award is given annually
- Applications are available in January of each year
- This year Award will be granted on Dec 1
Why we are offering this award
This award is intended to honour Seán F. Meehan, a MacEwan Alumni who passed away in 2017.
In his short time, Seán was actively engaged with student university groups, as well as an activist for the LGBTQ+ community and advocating woman's rights and leadership.
Seán found it rewarding to be a community volunteer whether for Edmonton's various food and entertainment festivals but especially ten-years he devoted to the artful Fringe.
He found solitude in writing, was an avid reader and supporter of local libraries. This award is intended to help a deserving nursing student who is in financial need, compassionate, shows leadership and is a community volunteer.
To apply for the Seán Meehan Memorial Nursing Award
- To apply for the Seán Meehan Memorial Nursing Award visit to the MacEwan University Scholarship Calendar