Education Partnerships
Marine Institute of Memorial University
2025-26 Scholarship Recipients
2025-26 Scholarship Recipients
Fry Family Foundation Graduate Student Leadership Award - to be announced
Vice President’s Fry Family Foundation Excellence in Leadership Award (Undergraduate) - to be announced
Fry Family Foundation Leadership Award (Undergraduate) - to be announced
Fry Family Foundation Leadership Acknowledgement of Excellence
Vice President’s Fry Family Foundation Excellence in Leadership Award (Undergraduate) - to be announced
Fry Family Foundation Leadership Award (Undergraduate) - to be announced
Fry Family Foundation Leadership Acknowledgement of Excellence
- Caleb Connors- Nautical Science (Mount Pearl)
Winter 2026 Scholarship & Awards Presentation
The Winter Scholarship and Awards Presentation will be held at Marine Institute in March, 2026. 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 are presented at the Ceremony. 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”. Each of these award recipients shared their thoughts on what Leadership means to them.
Graduate Student Leadership Award
The prestigious Fry Family Foundation Graduate Leadership Award 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.
Vice President’s Excellence in Leadership Award
The prestigious Vice-President's Fry Family Foundation Excellence in Leadership Award 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.
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.
Nautical Skills Competition
Once again, FFF were invited to observe Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, and Engineering students as they participated in the 14th Annual Nautical Skills Competition at the Marine Institute. This event challenges students to tackle high-pressure real life scenarios at sea. The Competition is facilitated by Master Mariners of Canada in collaboration with the Marine Institute. It's also a great opportunity for the high school students who are included on the teams and exposed to the competition. This competition is made possible through many volunteers, including some amazing FFF Alumni. Events like this help bridge the gap between classroom learning and the realities of a career at sea, preparing students for the challenges ahead.
Leadership Acknowledgement of Excellence - Nautical Skills Competition
(L-R) Captain Ahamad Zaki and Caleb Connors
The Fry Family Foundation Leadership Acknowledgement of Excellence Award is presented at the annual Nautical Skills Competition. Caleb Connors is a final-year Nautical Science student and is this year's recipient of this award. The award recognizes a student who demonstrates outstanding leadership during the competition — communicating clearly with teammates, keeping the group organized and focused, identifying and leveraging individual strengths, and fostering an inclusive and collaborative team environment. During the competition, Caleb exemplified the spirit of this award as he communicated effectively, encouraged participation from all team members, and ensured his group worked cohesively and efficiently to meet each challenge. The award was presented by Captain Ahamad Zaki, a member of the Marine Institute’s first graduating class of Nautical Science and a respected leader in the maritime community, making the presentation especially meaningful.
During his time at the Marine Institute, Caleb completed all of his sea time with Maersk Supply Services (now DOF Shipowning Canada), working offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. A graduate of O’Donel High School in Mount Pearl, Caleb has consistently demonstrated professionalism, maturity, and strong leadership qualities throughout his time in the Nautical Science program..
During his time at the Marine Institute, Caleb completed all of his sea time with Maersk Supply Services (now DOF Shipowning Canada), working offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. A graduate of O’Donel High School in Mount Pearl, Caleb has consistently demonstrated professionalism, maturity, and strong leadership qualities throughout his time in the Nautical Science program..