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Marine Institute of Memorial University
2023-24 Scholarship Recipients
2023-24 Scholarship Recipients
Fry Family Foundation Graduate Student Leadership Award
Vice President’s Fry Family Foundation Excellence in Leadership Award (Undergraduate)
Fry Family Foundation Leadership Award (Undergraduate)
Fry Family Foundation Leadership Acknowledgement of Excellence
- Eugenie Jacobsen - PhD student in Fisheries Science (Sechelt, BC)
Vice President’s Fry Family Foundation Excellence in Leadership Award (Undergraduate)
- Aiden Parsons - Nautical Science (Baie Verte)
Fry Family Foundation Leadership Award (Undergraduate)
- Avery Decker - Nautical Science (Fogo Island)
- Carina Korchoski - Bachelor of Technology, Engineering and Applied Science Technology (Paradise)
- Hannah Steele - Bachelor of Technology, Engineering and Applied Science Technology (Head Bay D'Espoir)
- Jenna Ryan - Ocean Mapping (Marysvale)
Fry Family Foundation Leadership Acknowledgement of Excellence
- Christopher Rafuse - Nautical Science (Nova Scotia)
Community Centre Alliance Recipients
In addition, FFF CCA Post-Secondary Scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years at MI. Congratulations to this year's award recipient who is a second year Marine Environmental Technology student. Learn more about the CCA's recipients here.
Renewal:
Dr. Philip Warren Exceptional Achievement Scholarship - Tristin Clarke
In addition, FFF CCA Post-Secondary Scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years at MI. Congratulations to this year's award recipient who is a second year Marine Environmental Technology student. Learn more about the CCA's recipients here.
Renewal:
Dr. Philip Warren Exceptional Achievement Scholarship - Tristin Clarke
Winter 2024 Scholarship & Awards Presentation
The Winter Scholarship and Awards Presentation was held at Marine Institute on March 7, 2024. The Fry Family Foundation Leadership Awards celebrate and encourage the development of leadership qualities that can be applied in our communities, at work and in the classroom. Six of these Awards were presented at the Ceremony. In attendance were (L-R) Jenna Ryan , Hannah Steele, Paul Burt, Marie Burt, Carina Korchoski, Aiden Parsons and Avery Decker. Missing from photo - Eugenie Jacobsen. Read more about the Awards ceremony, which includes a special profile on multi-award recipient Jenna Ryan in MI, Donors Honor Exceptional Students.
These Leadership Awards are a component of the FFF Student Leadership Initiative at Marine Institute and are a reflection of the belief that, “It has been shown that students who began to understand the complexities of leadership at an early stage in their university education were more likely to step forward to take a leadership approach to their own personal and professional development”.
These Leadership Awards are a component of the FFF Student Leadership Initiative at Marine Institute and are a reflection of the belief that, “It has been shown that students who began to understand the complexities of leadership at an early stage in their university education were more likely to step forward to take a leadership approach to their own personal and professional development”.
Graduate Student Leadership Award
Eugenie Jacobsen is this year's recipient of the prestigious Fry Family Foundation Graduate Leadership Award. This is granted to a graduate student who demonstrates outstanding leadership throughout the course of his/her studies, through academic work, professional work placements (if applicable), and community involvement. Eugenie is a PhD Student in Fisheries Studies who has had a substantive impact on the MI campus in many ways. In September 2023, they started the WaveCast podcast with marketing at the Marine Institute. The aim of the podcast was to share stories, offer advice, and share program offerings at the school. They have now created 6 episodes and interviewed 14 people. The initial hope was that the podcast could be used to recruit new students, but it has turned into so much more. Through the biweekly episodes, they have been able to create a strong sense of community echoing through the school. Faculty, students, and staff have been keen to chat with them about their research (e.g. whale-safe fishing gear), their student experiences (e.g. ocean mapping alumni), and their roles at the school (e.g. vice-president of Memorial University at the Marine Institute).
Eugenie also received this Award in 2021-22 when she was completing a Master of Science in Fisheries Science and Technology. Read about Eugenie in On top of the world. Learn more about Eugenie and WaveCast in Wave Sounds: Doctoral student's podcast a deep dive into all things Marine Institute.
Eugenie also received this Award in 2021-22 when she was completing a Master of Science in Fisheries Science and Technology. Read about Eugenie in On top of the world. Learn more about Eugenie and WaveCast in Wave Sounds: Doctoral student's podcast a deep dive into all things Marine Institute.
Vice President’s Excellence in Leadership Award
Aiden Parsons is this year's recipient of the prestigious Vice-President's Fry Family Foundation Excellence in Leadership Award. It is granted to the undergraduate student in the final semester of a three or four year program at MI who has demonstrated outstanding leadership throughout the course of his/her studies. Aidan is a Nautical Science student who believes, “In today's society, leadership has become an oversimplified concept, but the reality is that like anything else it's a skill. Leaders have to understand that they are not the only member on their team. They have to understand that their actions have consequences, their teammates bring value, and it is their responsibility to not lead anybody astray; or at least to admit when they do."
At the Award Ceremony, Dr. Angie Clarke stated, "Aiden has had a significant impact on our campus – we are certainly better for him being here."
At the Award Ceremony, Dr. Angie Clarke stated, "Aiden has had a significant impact on our campus – we are certainly better for him being here."
Undergraduate Leadership Awards
The Fry Family Foundation Leadership Awards are granted to up to four undergraduate students who demonstrate outstanding leadership throughout the course of their studies at MI, through academic work, professional work placements (if applicable), and community involvement. Each of these students shared their thoughts on what Leadership means to them.
Jenna Ryan is a third-year Ocean Mapping student. Jenna believes, “Leadership, to me, embodies the art of inspiring and guiding individuals towards a common goal and ingraining a sense of purpose within a team. The most important aspects of leadership are empathy, vision, effective communication, and inspiring accountability. Leaders should be able to inspire others to work towards a common goal while putting their own personal ambitions and ego to the side for the benefit of the team."
Hannah Steele is a Bachelor of Technology, Engineering and Applied Science Technology student. Hannah believes, “When I think of a leader, I think of someone selfless, someone who will push you to be your best self, someone who you can look up to. That has always been my mom for me. I think leaders are often associated with bigger influences, such as politicians, university administrators, and activists. While they influence the way our worlds work, it is often the people around us who demonstrate the strongest influence on our day-to-day lives, how they lead us from one day to the next."
Avery Decker is a Nautical Science student. Avery believes, "Being a leader to me means having the ability to overcome a challenge with a group of people by using each individual's skill set and solving the problem at hand. While also learning from each other and using past experiences to help achieve the common goal of success.”
Carina Korchoski is a Bachelor of Technology, Engineering and Applied Science Technology student. Carina believes, "To me, leadership is more than just a position or title; it's a mindset and a set of behaviors that inspire and empower others to reach their full potential. It means having a clear vision of where you want to go and the ability to communicate that vision in a way that resonates with others. Leadership involves leading by example, demonstrating integrity, and earning the trust and respect of those around you through your actions. It means listening attentively to the diverse perspectives of the student body and valuing their input in decision-making processes."
Leadership Acknowledgement of Excellence
The Fry Family Foundation Leadership Acknowledgement of Excellence Award is presented at the annual Nautical Skills Competition. Christopher Rafuse is a final year Nautical Science student and is our first repeat recipient of this award. This recognition was developed to acknowledge a participant of the Nautical Skills Competition that
effectively communicates with team members and demonstrates strong operational group management; consistently exhibits exceptional and dynamic leadership skills by recognizing and harnessing the strengths of each team member in solving the tasks presented; encourages and maximizes group participation and contributes to effective bridge resource management; and demonstrates the development of leadership qualities that can be applied at home, in the classroom, at work and in the community.
effectively communicates with team members and demonstrates strong operational group management; consistently exhibits exceptional and dynamic leadership skills by recognizing and harnessing the strengths of each team member in solving the tasks presented; encourages and maximizes group participation and contributes to effective bridge resource management; and demonstrates the development of leadership qualities that can be applied at home, in the classroom, at work and in the community.