Scholarship Information
D.A. Murchison Memorial Award in Music | |
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| Maximum Amount: | $3,060.00 |
| Faculty: | Arts |
| Application Form: | Application Form |
| Deadline: | 01-Oct |
| Scholarship Type: | Scholarship |
| Description: | Awarded to a returning student in the Music program who is in good academic standing and has displayed extraordinary volunteerism and leadership on campus and in the greater community. |
| Background: | Evelyn Patricia "Patty" Matheson lived a long and productive life. She passed away at the age of 98. She was the wife of the late Robert D. Matheson and sisters of Florence Simmons and the late Louis (Agnes) Simmons. Based on her belief in the value of post-secondary education, Evelyn Matheson left a substantial bequest to the University of Prince Edward Island, including funding for four scholarships and a major residual and undesignated gift. This award, one of four established through the estate of Evelyn Matheson, honours her uncle. D.A. Murchison, and is to support an award for a student at UPEI who is enrolled in the field of Music. |
