2023 Scholarship Presentation

The Stewart Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary recently presented their tenth annual Dr. Joyce Madigane Memorial Scholarships to three students from the Tyne Valley area: Emma Coughlin (BSc in Kinesiology, UPEI); Cassie Doran (BSc in Foods and Nutrition, UPEI), and Brooke Kelly (Registered Massage Therapy, Eastern College).

Dr. Joyce Madigane served the Tyne Valley area as a family doctor and medical director of Stewart Memorial Hospital for nearly 40 years before her death in 2014. She was always very encouraging of young people who were considering a career in healthcare. The Auxiliary created the scholarship to keep alive the memory of her service to the community.

Shown in photo (l-r): Carolyn Biggar, SMH Auxiliary President; Brooke Kelly: Cassie Doran; Emma Coughlin; Aleah MacLennan, Scholarship Committee Member.

2023 Dr. Joyce Madigane Memorial Scholarship Recipients

 

10th Annual Dr. Joyce Madigane Memorial Scholarships

 Dr. Joyce Madigane Memorial Scholarships

Stewart Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary is offering three $750 Dr. Joyce Madigane Memorial Scholarships to students from the area previously served by Stewart Memorial Hospital who are pursuing careers in healthcare. Applicants must currently be enrolled in at least the second year of their program.

Interested students are required to submit in writing their current program of study, volunteer experience, future career plans, how this scholarship will assist them financially, and if they have received other bursaries or scholarships.

The successful students will receive notification of the award, and the scholarships will be presented, during the Christmas holidays, at which time a media photo will be taken.

Interested students should submit their letter, including full mailing address, email and phone number, to the Scholarship Committee at smhauxiliary@gmail.com.

More information about the scholarship can be found here.

Submission deadline is November 30, 2023.

More Information About Dr. Joyce Madigane

Dr. Joyce Madigane served the Tyne Valley area as a family doctor and medical director of Stewart Memorial Hospital for nearly 40 years before her death in 2014. She was always very encouraging of young people who were considering a career in healthcare. The Auxiliary created the scholarship to keep alive the memory of her service to the community and has awarded a total of $15,750 to 23 recipients.

2022 Dr. Joyce Madigane Memorial Scholarship Recipients

 

9th Annual Dr. Joyce Madigane Memorial Scholarships

The Stewart Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary are once again offering three $750 Dr. Joyce Madigane Memorial scholarships to students from the area previously served by Stewart Memorial Hospital who are pursing careers in healthcare. Deadline for applications is November 30, 2022.

Full details can be found on the scholarship page on the Auxiliary's website: http://smhauxiliary.blogspot.com/p/dr-joyce-madigane-memorial-scholarships.html

8th Annual Dr. Joyce Madigane Memorial Scholarships

Stewart Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary is offering two $750 Dr. Joyce Madigane Memorial Scholarships to students from the area previously served by Stewart Memorial Hospital who are pursing careers in healthcare. Applicants must currently be enrolled in at least the second year of their program.

Interested students are required to submit in writing their current program of study, volunteer experience, future career plans, how this scholarship will assist them financially, and if they have received other bursaries or scholarships.

The successful students will receive notification of the award, and the scholarships will be presented, during the Christmas holidays, at which time a media photo will be taken. Interested students should submit their letter, including full mailing address, email and phone number, to the Scholarship Committee at smhauxiliary@gmail.com.

Dr. Joyce Madigane served the Tyne Valley area as a family doctor and medical director of Stewart Memorial Hospital for nearly 40 years before her death in 2014. She was always very encouraging of young people who were considering a career in healthcare. The Auxiliary created the scholarship to keep alive the memory of her service to the community and has awarded a total of $12,000 to 18 recipients.

Submission deadline is December 10, 2021.

2020 Dr. Joyce Madigane Memorial Scholarships

Stewart Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary presented their seventh annual Dr. Joyce Madigane Memorial Scholarships on December 31, 2020 to Halle Augustine, Hilary Bulger and Caitlin MacLennan, who are all studying at UPEI. Ms. Augustine and Ms. MacLennan are both 4th year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students, and Ms. Bulger is a 3rd year radiography student. SMH Auxiliary president Aleah MacLennan made the presentations.

Dr. Joyce Madigane served the Tyne Valley area as a family doctor and medical director of Stewart Memorial Hospital for nearly 40 years before her death in 2014. She was always very encouraging of young people who were considering a career in healthcare. The Auxiliary created the scholarship to keep alive the memory of her service to the community. As of this year, $12,000 in scholarships have been awarded.

Aleah MacLennan and Caitlin MacLennan

Aleah MacLennan and Halle Augustine

Aleah MacLennan and Hilary Bulger

Caitlin MacLennan, Halle Augustine and Hilary Bulger