Dr. Paul O'Neill Scholarship
Born in 1928 in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Paul O’Neill graduated from the National Academy of Theatre Arts in New York in 1948. He was a professional actor in the U.S. and England until 1954. He returned to Newfoundland and became a CBC producer, retiring in 1986. He is the author of The Oldest City – The Story of St. John’s, considered the definitive history of the city.
The Historic Sites Association established the Dr. Paul O’Neill Scholarship in 2003 to recognize his contributions to the study and promotion of Newfoundland and Labrador culture and history. The scholarship is valued at $1,000.00 and is awarded biannually to an undergraduate student at Memorial University enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts program. There is no restriction by major or minor, but students must show academic excellence, enthusiasm, and interest in some area of Newfoundland Studies as part of their degree program. The scholarship is awarded based on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Arts.
2022 Winner - Alana Short
Alana has a passion for learning about Newfoundland writers and Newfoundland literature.
Alana has also been recognized as an Academic All Canadian, which is notably the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association’s most prestigious student-athlete honour.
Past Recipients
2020 - Liam Andrews
2018 - Jacob Elyk
2016 - Daniel Rees
2015 - Daniel Rees
2014 - Nakita Ryan
2013 - Kayla Carroll
2012 - Tama Stephanie Fost
2011 - Jennifer Newhook
2010 - Megan S. Sheppard
2009 - Carl Miller
2008 - Sarah Pitcher
2007 - Matthew Byrne
2006 - Darryl S. Maddigan
2005 - Victoria Barbour
2004 - Susan Tobin
2003 - Maria Hillier