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Featured in the movie Chariots of Fire, St. Andrews
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The McEuen Scholarship was established
in 1974 by Mrs. Stuart “Dolly” McEuen and her niece, Mhairi
Angela McLeod. It encourages Canadian students to pursue
their studies at St. Andrews University in Fife, Scotland.
The McEuen Scholarship is awarded to qualified
Canadian students age 21 and younger for a full three-year
undergraduate or four-year honours degree at the University
of St. Andrews.
The scholarship covers all tuition and residence
fees as well as a $200-a-year book allowance. Awarded
annually to a resident Canadian citizen, this renewable
entrance scholarship is offered on the basis of academic
and extra-curricular achievement.
The selected applicant is guaranteed admittance
to the University of St. Andrews and must live in residence
on the St. Andrews campus for the first year.
St. Andrews is a medieval city of sixteen
thousand, and the university is the oldest in Scotland.
Its reputation for excellence has attracted scholars from
around the world, including Prince William, many Scottish
kings, scientist Edward Jenner, the developer of the smallpox
vaccine, and writer Fay Weldon.
The University of St. Andrews has a
lasting impact on its graduates. Its rich history,
outstanding academic accomplishments and picturesque setting
provide those fortunate enough to attend the university with
a truly unique experience.
The following is a brief letter from
2003 McEuen scholar
Alexandra Blanche Nuttall of Kingston,
Ontario:
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I've returned home for the summer and am savouring these first few
days of relaxation.
I've had a wonderful year once again! Second year medicine was much more
challenging than first year. The course dealt with the anatomy and physiology
of the brain and central nervous system and the abdomen.
I feel so blessed to
be able to study at a university where the students get to do regular
dissections. To be able to learn something about the human body and then be
given the opportunity to examine and apply that information first hand is
incredible.
I moved out of halls of residence and into a house for second year. I am living
with two other girls, one English and one Scottish. I think the most
interesting part about living with people from other countries is comparing
eating habits. I never knew people could eat so much pasta! But that is
probably more of a student thing than a cultural thing!
I honestly cannot believe it was two years ago that I was given the
privilege of being a McEuen scholar. I have grown to love St. Andrews and
think of it as home. I am so thankful for being given the chance to study at
such a wonderful school. With only one more year to go before I move on to the
Manchester portion of my course, I know I will miss Scotland dearly.
Thank you again,
Alex Nuttall
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