President's and Chancellor's Scholarships
President and Chancellor Scholarships are among the University’s most prestigious entrance awards. Recipients are recognized as students of academic distinction who possess the skills necessary for student leadership and the intellectual capacity to enrich the campus environment for all Guelph students.
The scholarship program provides support to encourage undergraduate scholars to develop their potential as student leaders and to provide information about international study, advanced degrees, and other opportunities. Invariably, these students form a strong social network that, for some, may be the most memorable part of the program.
A mentorship program pairs each student with a faculty member in their discipline to serve as an academic advisor and career mentor. As they advance through their degree programs, the scholarship recipients often become mentors themselves or peer helpers who assist younger students in particularly difficult courses.
Current Scholarships
These entrance awards were established in honour of Lincoln Alexander, Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Guelph and former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, on his 80th birthday. They are intended to enhance student diversity and recognise students of academic distinction who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities. Applicants must be: Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Metis); or a person with a disability; or a racialized person. More information about the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships [E0689].
This entrance award honours the University’s eighth president, Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino to acknowledge his remarkable impact on the University of Guelph. This award recognizes an international student with an outstanding academic record, who has made significant contributions to their schools and their communities, who has demonstrated innovative and unique approaches to implementing change and/or bringing about improvements to life, and who demonstrate the greatest potential to be future leaders. More information about the Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President's Scholarship.
These entrance awards recognize students of academic distinction who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities. The President's Scholarship endowment fund is supported by numerous donors, including alumni, friends, faculty and staff, who have contributed more than $1.4 million since the program was established in 1988. More information about the President's Scholarship [E0238].
President's Scholarship Honorees
The President's Scholarships acknowledge student achievement, but also honour these distinguished University leaders and supporters whose vision and generosity helped to launch this annual awards program.
The late Cecil Franklin, H.D.Sc. ’88, a former chair of the Board of Governors,
is recognized for his volunteer contributions to the University and for the financial support received from him and his wife, Ingrid.
A gift from the estate of Charles Humphrey, a former president of Hart Chemical Company Canada Ltd. and a longtime friend of the University, has supported the President’s Scholarship program.
The President’s Scholarship endowment fund was enriched by a bequest from Jack Longstaffe, a retired executive with Renfrew Electric Company Limited in Toronto and a friend of the University of Guelph.
A President’s Scholarship honours the late Burt Matthews, BSA ’47, whose insight and leadership established the awards program during his term as president of the University of Guelph, 1984 to 1988.
The late Kathleen and Fred Metcalf were strong supporters of the University
and endowed a President’s Scholarship. Mr. Metcalf was a board member of
the University’s Heritage Trust and enjoyed a distinguished career in broadcasting as president of Maclean Hunter Ltd.
President’s Scholarships endowed by the shareholders of Rol-land Farms Limited of Blenheim, Ontario, recognize the longstanding friendship and generous support of Hank Vander Pol, B.Sc.(Agr.) ’65; his brothers Peter and Arthur, his son Eric, ADA ’93, and his daughter Lynn DeBrouwer CSS B.Sc.
(Env) ’97, OAC MBA ’98.
A gift received in 1990 from the estate of Lillian Stewart Usher was designated
to support the President’s Scholarship program.
Past Recipients of the President and Chancellor Scholarships
2023 Recipients
2022 Recipients
2021 Recipients
2020 Recipients
2019 Recipients
2018 Recipients
2017 Recipients
2016 Recipients
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