The Matthew R. Churchill Post-Secondary Education Entrance Scholarship

2011

Matthew Dymond has been selected as the 2011 recipient of the Matthew R. Churchill Memorial Scholarship. Matthew has been a longtime player and coach with the St. John's Minor Hockey Association and is an instructor with the CanSkate Program. Matthew is currently enrolled at MUN completing his first year studies and has also been a recipient of the Matthew Churchill Memorial Award given to a player from each Caps Midget hockey team who best exemplifies the same character and personality as did Matthew Churchill Congratulations on your award.. 

2010

The scholarship selection committee of the Eastern School District has selected Daniel Morrissey as the 2010 recipient of the Matthew R. Churchill Memorial Scholarship. Daniel is completing his first semester at MUN and leaning towards business.  Although Daniel's hockey career was a short one, his volunteer spirit, friendly demeanor, dogged determination and outgoing personality along with his academic achievements identified him as the most worthy applicant.  Good luck with your studies Daniel and keep up all your hard work. 

2009

Claire Lenehan has been selected as the 2009 recipient of the Matthew R. Churchill Memorial Scholarship. Claire is currently doing her second semester of her first year studies at MUN.  A long time Caps hockey player, Chris finished her final year of midget hockey in April 2008 but continues to play with the Female Under-20 Hockey team as well as coaches one of the younger Caps female hockey teams.  The picture below shows Rod Churchill presenting a $1000 cheque to Claire.

2008

For the first time since the scholarships has been awarded, 2008 saw a tie for a recipient.  In consultation with the Eastern School District, it was decided that two awards would be given since no clear winner could be announced.  We are pleased to announce that the 2008 scholarship recipients are David Lahey (left) and Bill Casey (right).  Both are currently attending Memorial University were both remain active as volunteers with the St. John's Minor Hockey Association and David still volunteers time with St. John's Minor Baseball as an official.  Below is a picture showing Rod Churchill presenting David and Bill with their $1,000 cheques.

2007

Chris Clark has been selected as the 2007 recipient of the Matthew R. Churchill Memorial Scholarship. Chris is currently attending MUN where he is pursuing an engineering degree.  A long time Caps hockey player, Chris finished his final year of midget hockey in April 2007.  Chris is also active with rowing and is a member of the Provincial Rowing Team.  The picture below shows Rod Churchill presenting a $1000 cheque to Chris.

2006

Rod and Desma in conjunction with the Eastern School District is pleased to announce Ryan Roberts as the 1st recipient of the Matthew R. Churchill Memorial Scholarship.  Ryan is currently attending Memorial University of Newfoundland and was a long time Caps Minor Hockey Player.  In addition to his studies, Ryan also coaches power skating for beginners.  The picture below shows Rod Churchill presenting Ryan with a cheque for $1,000.