XI. Graduate Awards & Financial Assistance
University-Wide Internal Awards
The University reserves the right to amend awards subject to the availability of funds.
Roy C. Anderson Graduate Scholarship |
In honour of Roy C. Anderson, professor and former chair of the Department of Zoology, this award of $500 is available to
a student who is registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in any department. The award is also aided by
the Ontario government’s OSOTF program. Students must be conducting research in parasitology, which includes all aspects of
microbial, protozoan and metazoan infections in animals and plants. The recipient will be chosen on the basis of financial
need and high academic achievement. A student may hold the award once. Submit a completed Financial Need Assessment Form,
including a list of publications, brief research proposal, reference letter from thesis advisor and cumulative academic record
to Student Financial Services by January 10. See ACCESS AWARDS.
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Herbert Armstrong Memorial Book Prize |
An endowment fund donated by family and friends in memory of Herbert Armstrong, Assistant VP of Graduate Studies, 1968 - 1980,
provides an annual book prize of $120 each Fall semester to a graduate student with high academic achievement who has made
a substantial contribution to graduate student life and to the university while serving as a member of the Board of Graduate
Studies during the previous academic year (September to August). Membership on other university Senate committees and/or university
academic committees during the same period may be taken into consideration. Students do not apply; all student members of
the Board of Graduate Studies are automatically considered. The selection committee is the Board of Graduate Studies Awards
Committee. At the discretion of the committee, the prize may not be awarded every year.
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Board of Graduate Studies: Research Scholarships |
The University of Guelph provides awards on a competitive basis to graduate students who have achieved at least a first-class
average in the previous one-year of full-time, or equivalent, study. The award is valued at $2000 is available in the Colleges
of Arts, Management & Economics, Social Sciences & Humanities and selected departments in OAC each year. Students do not apply
for these awards; departments nominate each semester and all eligible students may be considered for nomination by departments.
Preference may be given to entering and first-year students.
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Brinson Partners Inc. Bursaries |
To allow students with financial need to continue their studies as full-time students, Brinson Partners Inc., with the aid
of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, has established two bursaries of $1500 each. Students must apply with a completed
Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by January 10. The awards will be distributed in the Winter semester.
See ACCESS AWARDS.
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Brock Doctoral Scholarship |
The Brock Doctoral Scholarship is one of the most prestigious doctoral awards available at the University. The scholarship
of up to $120,000 ($10,000 per semester for up to twelve semesters) is awarded to the successful entering doctoral student.
We seek to attract scholars with potential to attain a high level of academic and research achievement. Winners represent
the very best in their College and at the University. The principal selection criterion is sustained, outstanding academic/research
achievement, as demonstrated by transcripts, publication record (as appropriate to the discipline), and participation in scholarly
activities such as conferences and symposia. Additional criteria may be taken into account, with lesser weighting; (i) history
of leadership and/or service in schools and the community; (ii) evidence of strong teaching; (iii) demonstrated outstanding
communication skills, and (iv) provincial, national, international or otherwise significant awards related to the discipline
of study. The number of semesters of funding (to a maximum of nine) awarded will be determined at the time of candidate selection
and is subject to satisfactory semesterly program performance reviews. Students entering or transferring to a doctoral program
in May, September or January following the deadline date and having a minimum 85% cumulative average over their graduate studies,
should apply to their College Dean at the University of Guelph by February 15th with a curriculum vitae, a one page personal
statement; transcripts; 3 letters of reference; documentation of teaching, research, volunteer activities and leadership;
which must then be forwarded to the Office of Graduate Studies by March 1st, with the Dean’s written assessment of the candidate’s
research and teaching potential attached.
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Burnbrae Farms Bursaries |
To allow students with financial need to continue their studies as full-time students, Burnbrae Farms, with the aid of the
Ontario government’s OSOTF program, has established two bursaries of $1000 each. Students must apply with a completed Financial
Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by January 10. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated
interest in poultry science. The awards will be distributed in the Winter semester. See ACCESS AWARDS.
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Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Travel Scholarships |
The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, have established
up to three travel scholarships totalling $7,500 per year to assist undergraduate and graduate students to visit the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem. Undergraduate or graduate degree, are eligible to be considered. Students must show financial need.
Applicants must provide documentation that they have approval from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has approved both internal
course enrolment requirements and the period of visit. Students must include LOP or approval from a program counsellor that
indicates the courses taken at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem will be given credit towards the applicants Guelph program
of study. Applyto Student Financial Services by June 30 for fall and/or winter travel, October 1 for winter travel and February
1 for summer travel. See ACCESS AWARDS.
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Care-a-thon Animal Welfare Research Scholarship |
This $250 scholarship has been established by the organizers of Care-a-thon, an annual animal welfare conference and fund
raising event held at the Ontario Veterinary College. It is given to a student registered in the faculty of Graduate Studies
and enrolled in any department, whose research is concerned with animal welfare. The award will be given to the student whose
research is likely to have the most practical application to the improvement of animal welfare. Apply by letter to the OVC
Awards Committee by January 15, including supporting letter from advisor, transcript and description of research project.
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Nora Cebotarev Memorial Graduate Scholarship |
An estate gift from Professor Nora Cebotarev supports a $25,000 scholarship for an academically outstanding female from a
developing country entering either a masters or doctoral program. The award is payable over 2 years for master's students,
and over 3 years for doctoral recipients. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, combined
with a demonstrated commitment to social change. Acceptance of this scholarship can be deferred for up to one academic year
from time of initial award, with a deferred acceptance of entry to a University of Guelph graduate program. Application materials
to pursue studies at the University of Guelph received by February 1st will be considered as application for this award. A
nomination letter from the Graduate Coordinator confirming the applicant’s suitability for this award, together with a copy
of the application materials, should be forwarded to the Office of Graduate Studies by February 15th.
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CFRU Volunteer Scholarship |
This scholarship, created through an endowment established by CFRU Alumni is presented annually to a student registered in
any program with a minimum cumulative average of 70% who has volunteered at CFRU for at least one year. The award is presented
to the student who has made the most significant contribution to the operation and goals of CFRU. Apply to Student Financial
Services by May 15 with a transcript and a letter describing the contributions made as a volunteer with CFRU and how those
contributions have supported the operation and furthered the goals of CFRU.
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Clan Fergusson Graduate Research Travel Grant |
An endowment fund has been established in memory of deceased members of the Clan Fergusson Society of North America. The initial
donation was from the estate of Donald MacNish Fergusson, "a Scotsman to the Marrow..." The funds are used to provide travel
grants totalling approximately $1000 to Guelph graduate students to visit Scotland for thesis research. Registered graduate
students with at least a first-class ('A-') average in the most recent two years of study whose thesis research relates to
Scottish studies are eligible, including study in drama, English, family studies, history, philosophy and sociology. Students
make application to the Office of Graduate Studies by December 10 each year, including an application form (available below)
and a letter of reference from the principal advisor. Selection is by the Office of Graduate Studies Awards Committee in January
each year, for travel by a registered student between February and the following January. Master’s students beyond semester
4 and Doctoral students beyond semester 6 at the time they would be travelling are not eligible to apply. Application Form for the Clan Fergusson Graduate Research Travel Grant(PDF) |
Class of '72: 25th Reunion Bursaries |
To support students who wish to study full-time, but who need financial support to do so, the Class of ‘72: 25th Reunion Fund,
with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, has established three bursaries of $1000 to in-course students with
demonstrated financial need. Students should apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment
Form by January 10 for distribution in the winter. See ACCESS AWARDS.
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Class of OAC '60 Award for Outstanding Teaching Assistant |
Undergraduate and graduate students and faculty members are encouraged to make nominations at any time, accompanied by appropriate
documentation. These nominations will be reviewed by the Office of Graduate Studies on March 15 each year. The Senate Awards
Committee will announce the annual $1,000 award winner each April. Nomination forms should be submitted to the Office of Graduate
Studies by March 15. Nomination Form for Class of OAC '60 Award for Outstanding Teaching Assistant (PDF) |
CONACyT Tuition Scholarships |
In support of the CONACyT program, which provides funding for Mexican students attending the University of Guelph, up to ten
scholarships valued at the difference between Canadian and International Tuition are available each year. Selection will be
based on highest academic performance over the last two years of study. Entering doctoral students may hold the award for
up to twelve semesters, and entering master’s students may hold the award for up to six semesters pending satisfactory progress.
No application is necessary.
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The Leonard Conolly Exchange Scholarship |
In honour of Prof. Leonard Conolly, professor of drama, Chair of the Department of Drama, 1981-88, and Associate Vice-President
Academic, 1988-92, students, faculty, staff and friends have endowed an annual $1000 scholarship for an exchange student visiting
the University of Guelph. Full-time visiting students, registered at Guelph for at least one semester, from any country in
the South (a list of eligible countries and exchange partner universities is available in the Centre for International Programs)
may apply by August 1st each year. Selection, by the Centre for International Programs, will be based on assessment of (a)
a one-page submission describing the significance of the student visiting Guelph to the program of study at the partner exchange
university, (b) two faculty references of one-page each, and (c) consistent high performance in the course work completed,
as documented by a transcript of program grades to date, submitted by the home university. Apply to the Centre for International
Programs by May 1st, for visiting during the subsequent Fall or Winter semesters.
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CSC Tuition Scholarship |
In support of the agreement between the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and the University of Guelph and to assist with tuition
payment, up to eight scholarships of approximately $5300.00 are awarded each year. Up to two of the scholarships will be valued
at approximately $11,300.00 and will be reserved for students whose advisor has minimal research funding. Students from any
university in China, who are: registered in or have graduated from a master’s program; have been offered admission to a full-time
doctoral program at the University of Guelph and will receive a China Scholarship Council Scholarship, may hold the scholarship
for up to twelve semesters. No application required. Application will be made through the submission of the Recommendation
for Admission to the Office of Graduate Studies by March 1 of each year.
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Dairy Farmers of Ontario Doctoral Research Assistantships |
Dairy Farmers of Ontario provides a research assistantship of up to $20,000 per year to an outstanding student entering a
doctoral program at the University of Guelph. The research assistantship is for three years of full-time doctoral study. The
area of research will be in an area of interest to DFO, such as marketing initiatives aimed at growing the market for dairy
products; economic and business aspects of milk production and marketing, milk quality and safety, the environment; as well
as dairy cattle production research related to improving animal health, welfare and performance. Doctoral applicants, with
at least a first class (A’) average in the most recently completed two years of academic study, should arrange to have a complete
application for a doctoral program of study and an assistantship application on file in the Office of Graduate Studies before
January 10th each year. The assistantship application includes a one-page research proposal, 2 letters of reference, publication
record, transcripts, documentation of academic and professional experience and lists the proposed graduate faculty advisor
at the University of Guelph. The student selected will begin the doctoral program and research assistantship the following
May, September of January. Dairy Farmers of Ontario Doctoral Research Assistantship Application (PDF) |
Deans' Tri-Council Scholarship |
The Dean’s Tri-Council Scholarship valued at $5,000 per year are awarded in equal semesterly payments, to all registered graduate
students holding a Masters or Doctoral scholarship from NSERC (including NSERC Industrial Postgraduate Scholarships (IPS)),
SSHRC or CIHR. This scholarship will be awarded in the semester in which the tri-council award is confirmed to begin and is
held for the duration of award. No application is necessary.
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Dean's Scholarship |
The Deans’ Scholarships in varying amounts ranging from $500 - $20,000 per year, are awarded to students showing outstanding
academic performance with a minimum of 75% average in the last year of full-time, or equivalent, study. Canadian citizens
or permanent residents who are registered master’s students up to semester six and doctoral students up to semester nine are
eligible. Departments will nominate students to the College Awards Committee on the basis of research performance/potential,
including progress in the program of study. Application is not required.
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Madame Vigdis Finnbogadottir Scholarships |
In honour of the visit of the former Icelandic President Madame Vigdis Finnbogadottir in 1998, the University of Guelph provides
two scholarships equal to the difference between international tuition and Canadian tuition. Icelandic students pursuing a
graduate degree at the University of Guelph are eligible up to their sixth semester of registration at the master's level,
ninth at the doctoral level, and twelfth in the case of a transfer from master's to doctoral studies. No application is necessary;
students will be nominated to the Office of Graduate Studies Awards Committee by the Icelandic Exchange Coordinator.
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The D.F. Forster Medal |
The most prestigious graduate student award at the University of Guelph, this medal is awarded annually to the convocating
graduate student who excels both academically and in extracurricular activities. One student is nominated each year by each
college awards committee. The deadline date for nominations is May 1. The Senate Awards Committee will make the final selection,
with the announcement and/or presentation at June convocation. No application is necessary.
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Cecil H. Franklin Graduate Scholarship in Soil and Water Conservation |
Cecil H. Franklin provides a one-year award valued at $5,000 to an MSc or PhD student whose research is related to soil and/or
water conservation. Application must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies by April 1 each year. Students offered
admission and in-course are eligible; tenable with other Senate awards. Application Form for Cecil H. Franklin Graduate Scholarship in Soil and Water Conservation (PDF) |
Governor General's Academic Medal |
The Governor General's Academic Medal program provides for one recipient of a gold medal to be selected by the University
of Guelph for outstanding academic achievement at the graduate level of study each year. Students do not apply for consideration
for this award; all students who graduate from a graduate degree in the previous June, October and February convocations will
be considered by their college awards committee for nomination. Upon the request of the Office of Graduate Studies in early
April, each college will nominate one student to the Office of Graduate Studies Awards Committee. The nomination package should
include the following: a summary letter form the College; a two-page summary of biographical information on the candidate
to include basic information, the academic record, scholarly/research activities, and teaching experience; and two letters
of reference. The decision of the Office of Graduate Studies Awards Committee will be based entirely on this information.
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Gryphon Investment Counsel Bursaries |
To allow students with financial need to continue their studies as full-time students, Gryphon Investment Counsel, with the
aid of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, has established two bursaries of $1500 each. Students must apply with a completed
Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by January 10. The awards will be distributed in the Winter semester.
See ACCESS AWARDS.
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Guelph Compassionate Health & Dental Bursary |
This bursary has been established and approved by the Student Health and Dental Committee to assist students who face unforeseen
health and dental emergencies which require immediate intervention and treatment for which the consequences of not receiving
treatment may impact on the student's academic progress. This bursary is intended to assist with treatment expenses above
and beyond the benefits offered through the University of Guelph’s mandatory Student Health Plan, University of Guelph’s Student
Dental Plan or comparable personal dental plan. To be eligible for this assistance, students must be registered on the University
of Guelph student health plan, submit a University of Guelph Financial Need Assessment Form and have demonstrated financial
need. Apply to Student Financial Services, Awards Officer, with a completed University of Guelph Financial Need Assessment
form with documentation and cost estimates from a health or dental practitioner identified in the Regulated Health Professionals
Act/RHPA. Student must provide a statement detailing total claim, current coverage and remaining costs. Applications will
be reviewed throughout the semester to handle emergencies immediately.
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Hardy International Student Scholarship |
Marion Hardy has provided the Hardy International Student Scholarship. This $3,000 scholarship is awarded annually to an international
full-time student entering any degree program. Selection will be based on the assessment of the application package and documents
such as transcripts, letters of reference, etc. included therein. Preference will be given to: i) students from Haiti entering
a full time undergraduate program at the University of Guelph, ii) students from Africa entering a full time undergraduate
program at the University of Guelph, iii) any other international student entering a full time undergraduate program at the
University of Guelph, iv) students from Haiti entering a full time graduate program at the University of Guelph, v) students
from Africa entering a full time graduate program at the University of Guelph, vi) any other international student entering
a full time graduate program at the University of Guelph. No application necessary.
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H.J. Heinz Company Foundation David Yeung Award in Human Nutrition |
The H.J. Heinz Company Foundation established an endowment to recognize their employee, David Yeung, for his personal and
professional contributions to the science of human nutrition. An annual $1,750 scholarship for students registered in the
first year of a MSc program and who are conducting research in the science of human nutrition are eligible to apply. Selection
will be based on: (a) overall grade point average and academic standing in all full time equivalent undergraduate courses
completed during the student's program, and (b) relevance and appropriateness of the research work. Financial need may also
be considered. Candidates must fulfil the requirements of the Heinz Foundation to be eligible for this scholarship. See Graduate
Awards Officer at the Office of Graduate Studies for more information. Apply by letter outlining intended research, include
a curriculum vitae and, if appropriate, a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by January
10.
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Highdale Farms - Arthur and Rosmarie Spoerri Scholarship in Natural Sciences |
Established by Arthur and Rosmarie Spoerri of Nepean Ontario, to encourage students to pursue graduate studies in natural
sciences, an award of $14,000, payable over two years, is available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are entering
their first Master’s or Doctoral program in the natural sciences. Students must have completed their respective undergraduate
or master’s degree studies with a minimum 80% cumulative average. Students must remain registered in a natural sciences program
to receive it the second year. Master’s students will be considered in even numbered years and doctoral students will be considered
in odd numbered years. Recipients will be chosen by the Office of Graduate Studies Awards Committee from students entering
a Master’s or Doctoral program in May, September or January following the April 15th deadline date for the scholarship, who
demonstrate a high admission average. Students must have completed undergraduate studies with a minimum 80% cumulative average.
In the event an eligible Master’s or PhD applicant is not found (available) the corresponding year, the Office of Graduate
Studies Awards Committee may consider an applicant from the other program or may choose not to award the scholarship. No application
necessary.
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Frances Hucks Memorial Research Scholarship |
The estate of Mary F. Hucks, (MAC ‘26) and honorary class president of (MAC ‘30) has provided, with the aid of the Ontario
Government’s OSOTF program, an endowment for an annual scholarship of $5000 for graduate students who have demonstrated financial
need and are conducting research with a focus on human food, human nutritional health and/or biotechnology related to human
food or nutrition. Masters or doctoral students may hold the scholarship once per degree. The recipient will be the person
with demonstrated financial need who has the highest academic performance over the most recent two years of full-time or equivalent
university study. A completed Financial Need Assessment Form, a one page thesis research proposal and a one page letter of
reference from the principal advisor must be submitted to Student Financial Services by January 10 for consideration for a
Spring semester award. Students cannot be beyond the start of the 12th month of study on January 10 and may hold the award
only if registered in the following Spring semester. See ACCESS AWARDS.
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Richard and Sophia Hungerford Graduate Scholarships |
The estate of Richard and Sophia Hungerford, with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, has established an endowment
to support graduate students in financial need whose research interests relate to developing countries. The fund provides
seven annual awards of $5000 each. Registered or incoming graduate students with at least a cumulative 80% average in their
last two years are eligible. Students are ineligible if beyond semester 5 at the master's level and semester 7 at the doctoral
level. Recipients will be selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and the quality of their intended
research in developing countries. Apply to Student Financial Services by January 10 including a one page summary of the research
proposal, a completed Financial Need Assessment Form, and a letter of reference from the principal advisor. See ACCESS AWARDS.
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Richard and Sophia Hungerford Graduate Travel Grants |
The estate of Richard and Sophia Hungerford, with the aid of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, has established an endowment
to provide travel grants to undergraduate and graduate students with demonstrated financial need who wish to study in developing
countries. (A CIDA list is available in Student Financial Services, identifying eligible countries for travel.) The fund creates
a number of travel grants, from $500 to $3,000 each, totalling a minimum of $100,000 in awards annually. Registered undergraduate
students and graduate students with demonstrated financial need who have a minimum 70% cumulative average in the last two
semesters of full-time equivalent study are eligible. The value of the award will depend on assessed need. Apply to Student
Financial Services with a description up to two pages in length of the intended travel, an estimate of the travel costs and
a completed Financial Need Assessment Form prior to departure. Application deadlines are October 1 for Winter travel, February
1 for Spring travel and June 30 for Fall travel. Selection will be based on financial need and the relevance of the proposed
travel to the student's area of study. Students may receive up to two awards during undergraduate studies and up to two awards
during graduate studies. See ACCESS AWARDS.
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ICI Scholarship in Biotechnology |
An annual scholarship of $2,500, tenable with other Senate awards, may be awarded to an MSc or PhD student registered in a
department or school at the University of Guelph who is doing research in biotechnology. The student must have a first-class
('A') average in the two years of university work (courses and/or research) completed prior to May 2 each application year.
To apply submit the completed application form along with an application reference letter from the previous/current advisor
to the Office of Graduate Studies by May 1. The selection committee is the Office of Graduate Studies Awards Committee.
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International Graduate Tuition Scholarships |
The University of Guelph provides entrance scholarships to outstanding international students on a competitive basis. Master’s
scholarships are valued at up to $18,000, payable over six semesters, and Doctoral scholarships valued at up to $36,000, payable
over twelve semesters. Applicants with a minimum A- or 80% average in each of the last 2 years of full-time or equivalent
study are eligible. Scholarships are not tenable with China Scholarship Council Scholarship, Ontario Trillium Scholarship
or CONACyT Scholarship. No application required. Eligible applicants may be nominated by the department/school to the College
Dean’s Office by March 1 annually. A complete nomination package will include the nomination form and a letter of support
from the Graduate Coordinator. If the nomination is endorsed by the College Dean’s Office, it will be forwarded to the Office
of Graduate Studies by March 15 annually for further consideration by the Office of Graduate Studies Awards Committee.
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Ivey Cook Bursaries |
The Ivey Cook Bursaries have been established to support students who have been denied funding through the Ontario Student
Assistance Program (OSAP) or their provincial/territorial student aid program who require academic accommodation or support
through the Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) and who are unable to pay for the required assessment. Five bursaries
of $1000 each are available. Apply to CSD using the New Student Intake Form and a letter explaining your situation and attach documentation showing the denied provincial funding. Recipients will be
selected by the CSD Learning Disabilities Team
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John R.M. Kelso Scholarship in Environmental and Fisheries Science |
Family and friends of the late Dr. John R.M. Kelso, BSc(Agr.) '67, and MSc '69, have established this $2,000 scholarship to
recognize his personal and professional contributions to the Fisheries profession. Graduate students who are conducting research
that examines the effects of anthropogenic stressors on fish community ecology (including but not limited to toxic chemicals,
habitat degradation, or hydro power) are eligible to apply. Selection will be based on: (a) overall grade point average and
academic standing in all graduate courses as well as full time equivalent undergraduate courses completed during the student's
program, (b) relevance and appropriateness of the research work, and (c) demonstration of participation in extracurricular
activities related to environmental protection and fisheries stewardship, including but not limited to, membership in conservation,
fisheries or environmental protection societies, involvement in research, educational, communication or other programs outside
of university, dedicated to these goals. Financial need may also be considered. Apply by letter outlining research, and including
curriculum vitae and a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by January 10th.
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Arthur D. Latornell Graduate Scholarships |
An endowment fund has been established in memory of Arthur D. Latornell, OAC '50, who had a life-long special interest in
resource management and conservation and in helping young people. The fund provides for up to ten annual awards of $5,000
each. Registered graduate students with at least an “A-“average in the last 2 years whose research interest relates to resource
management and/or conservation are eligible. Students beyond semester 3 at the master’s level, semester 6 at the doctoral
level, and semester 9 in the case of a transfer from master’s to doctoral level are ineligible. One of the ten awards is available
to a student whose research interest relates to resource remediation/reclamation. The recipient will be selected on the basis
of academic achievement and/or quality of their graduate research. Apply to department/school by October 1 using the Latornell Graduate Scholarship Program Nomination form |
Arthur D. Latornell Graduate Travel Grants |
An endowment fund has been established in memory of Arthur D. Latornell, OAC '50, who had a life-long special interest in
resource management and conservation and in helping young people. The fund provides for up to 40 travel grants totaling $27,000.
Students registered in any program with at least an “A-“average in the last 2 years whose research interest relates to resource
management and/or conservation are eligible. These travel grants are offered to assist students in attending conferences,
courses, Co-op, student exchanges or study abroad programs in these areas. Students beyond semester 6 at the master’s level,
semester 9 at the doctoral level, and semester 12 in the case of transfer from master’s to doctoral level are ineligible.
One travel grant is available for a student whose research interest relates to resource remediation/reclamation. Apply to
department/school by October 1 for the fall competition and March 1 for the winter competition using the Latornell Graduate Travel Grant Program Nomination form |
Ellen Nilsen Memorial Graduate Scholarship |
The friends of Ellen Nilsen present a $1500 scholarship to an academically outstanding international female from a developing
country entering either a masters or doctoral program. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of academic achievement,
combined with a demonstrated commitment to social change. Acceptance of this scholarship can be deferred for up to one academic
year from time of initial award, with a deferred acceptance of entry to a University of Guelph graduate program. Application
materials to pursue studies at the University of Guelph received by February 1st will be considered as application for this
award. A nomination letter from the Graduate Coordinator confirming the applicant’s suitability for this award, together with
a copy of the application materials, should be forwarded to the Office of Graduate Studies by February 15th.
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Northwest A & F University Scholarship |
In support of the agreement between Northwest A&F University, China and the University of Guelph, three to five scholarships
cost of tuition and fees (excluding UHIP) are awarded each year. Students from Northwest A & F University, China, who are:
1) registered in or graduated from a master’s program and who have been offered admission to a full-time doctoral program
at the University of Guelph or are 2) registered in or graduated from a bachelor’s program who will be admitted to a master’s
program with the intention of transferring to a doctoral program at the University of Guelph and who also hold a China Scholarship
Council (CSC) scholarship, may hold the award for up to twelve semesters. No application is necessary.
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Doug and Esther Ormrod Scholarships for Parents |
In celebration of Dr. Ormrod's twenty-six years as a faculty member and nine years as Assistant VP of Graduate Studies (1986
- 1995), Dr. Ormrod, his wife Esther, OAC Class of '75, faculty, staff, friends and the university have endowed awards of
$500 each for outstanding graduate students. Students must be parents with a child or children in day care (public or private)
and beyond the first semester of full-time or part-time study at the time they hold this award; students may hold the award
once while at Guelph in a master's program and once in a doctoral program of study. Master's students beyond a sixth registration
(first two years of study) and doctoral students beyond a ninth registration (first three years of study) are not eligible.
Students with a first-class ('A-') average in the last two years of full-time or equivalent part-time study may complete an
application form and submit it to the Office of Graduate Studies any time before December 1 each year. The Office of Graduate
Studies Awards Committee will select recipients annually each Winter semester. Application Form for Doug and Esther Ormrod Scholarships for Parents (PDF) |
Registrar's Research Travel Grants, Child Care Grants and Research Grant for Graduate Students |
In order to assist graduate students in travel related to their research needs, child care costs, and research needs, a portion
of the tuition reinvestment revenue is being set aside for these grants. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent
residents and must demonstrate financial need by completing a Financial Need Assessment Form. Winners will be selected by
the Office of Graduate Studies Awards Committee on the basis of financial need, academic ability, and the strength of the
proposal. The travel must take place within the year following the award. Upon their return, students must submit a written
report, along with receipts, to Student Financial Services. The award may be held only once for each degree. Application forms
are available in Student Financial Services, or below as a PDF, and must be submitted, along with the completed Financial
Need Assessment Form by January 10. Application Form for Graduate Student Travel Grant (PDF), Application Form for Registrar's Child Care Grant (PDF), Graduate Student Financial Need Assessment Form (PDF) |
Arthur Richmond Memorial Scholarships |
In memory of the late Arthur Richmond (OAC '23), horticulturist and teacher, four $3500 scholarships are awarded annually
to outstanding graduate students in Environmental Sciences, Integrative Biology, Plant Agriculture (Horticultural Sciences)
or Molecular & Cellular Biology who are not beyond semester six as a master's student or semester nine as a doctoral student.
The winners shall be selected on the basis of academic excellence. One award each year is reserved for a student in the Plant
Agriculture (Horticultural Sciences) program. Apply to the Office of Graduate Studies by May 1 with a completed application
form, an academic curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of research and one reference letter.
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The Stanley Saunders Scholarship for Music |
Matched by the University Graduate Scholarship Matching Program, a generous bequest from Dr. Richard Carlton, faculty member
in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology from 1972 to December, 1990, provides a $6,000 scholarship for thesis graduate
students whose research focus is furthering the fundamental understanding of the nature and function of music in human society.
Selection is based on the quality of the proposal, the research findings of which are expected to be publishable in recognized
humanities and/or social science journals. Preference will be given to research relating to the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical,
and Romantic periods of music up to 1900. Apply to the Office of Graduate Studies by April 1 with an outline of the intended
research, curriculum vitae, and a detailed budget for the entire research project. Travel costs for a research project are
an acceptable budget item.
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Scotiabank Bursaries |
In order to allow students with financial need to continue their studies as full-time students, Scotiabank, with the aid of
the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, has established two bursaries of $1500 each. Students must apply with a completed
Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by January 10. The awards will be distributed in the Winter semester.
See ACCESS AWARDS.
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Alastair Summerlee Scholarship |
The Alastair Summerlee Scholarship was established by students, alumni, faculty, staff, retirees, volunteers and friends of
Alastair Summerlee who made contributions to an endowment to honour and recognize his terms as President of the University
of Guelph. Graduate students who are registered full-time with a minimum 80% average are eligible to apply. The annual $15,000
scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student contributing to civil society through international field work that is part
of a course of study and preference is given to students working in Africa. This scholarship will provide opportunities for
international travel, hands-on experiential learning, and help develop leaders to excel in international development priorities.
Apply to the Office of Graduate Studies Awards Committee by May 15 with a CV, a one page summary of research proposal, a letter
of reference and a one page letter outlining extracurricular and volunteer involvement in international field work.
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Fred Thompson Scholarship |
In memory of David Frederick (Fred) Thompson, 1920-2005, who for 40 years was the Secretary of the Canadian Dairy and Food
Industry Supply Association. This award of $9,000, payable over two years, is available to Canadian citizens or permanent
residents entering or transferring to their first Master's program in May, September or January following the deadline date,
and pursuing studies in a post farm gate related subject (any topic related to the food continuum, post farm gate; chemistry,
microbiology, processing, engineering, functionality, nutrition, food safety and marketing). Students must have completed
undergraduate studies at a Canadian university with a minimum 80% cumulative average. Selection will be based on a combination
of academic achievement and relevance of proposed research and its application in industry or the community. Apply to the
Office of Graduate Studies Awards Committee by February 15 with a description of no more than two pages of proposed research
and its application in industry or the community and two academic references.
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University of Guelph ACCESS Bursaries |
To support undergraduate, graduate or OAC(Guelph) diploma students who wish to study full-time but who need financial support
to do so, alumni and friends of the University have provided un-designated funds, with the aid of the Ontario government’s
OSOTF program, have established bursaries for in-course students. The bursaries range from $500 to $2000 depending on financial
need. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form by January 10 for distribution in
the winter. See ACCESS AWARD.
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University of Guelph Child Care Bursaries |
In order to provide accessible child care for students with (a) child(ren), the University of Guelph will provide up to twelve
Child Care bursaries ranging from $500 to $2000 annually, up to a total of $6000. These bursaries will be awarded to students
supporting (a) child(ren) who demonstrate greatest financial need, to offset the costs of child care. To be eligible, graduate
students must be full-time (as defined by OSAP regulations) and Canadian citizens or permanent residents with demonstrated
financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form by January 10 for distribution
in the Winter semester. Application Form for University of Guelph Child Care Bursaries (PDF).
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University of Guelph Travel Grants |
The University of Guelph, through the sale of Guelph London House, has established an endowment to provide travel grants to
undergraduate and graduate students who wish to study outside of Canada but need financial support to do so. The fund creates
a number of awards of variable amounts. Registered undergraduate and graduate students with demonstrated financial need who
have a minimum 70% cumulative average in the last two semesters of full-time equivalent study are eligible to apply. Preference
will be given to students participating in the London Semester. Students may only receive this travel award once per degree.
The value of the award will depend on the assessed financial need. The scholarship can cover additional costs of travelling
outside of Canada including: airfare, administrative costs, and differential costs of accommodation. Apply to Student Financial
Services with a description of the intended travel, an estimate of the travel costs and a completed Travel Grant Application
Form and Financial Need Assessment Form prior to departure. Application deadlines are October 1 for Winter travel, February
1 for Summer travel and June 30 for Fall travel. Graduate Student Financial Need Assessment Form (PDF), Application Form for Graduate Student Travel Grant (PDF) |
Norma Valeriote International Student Bursaries |
The late Norma L. Valeriote has made available bursaries of variable amounts to international students registered in any degree
program who, as an undergraduate, have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits and have demonstrated financial need or, as a graduate,
are beyond class level 3 and demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to a student from a country of focus as
defined by CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency). Apply to the International Student Advisor with a completed Financial
Need Assessment Form for International Students.
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The W.N. Vaughan Medal |
A medal may be given annually to a student senator who has high academic standing and who has made a substantial contribution
to student life and to the university, particularly through involvement in and commitment to Senate activities. Prospective
candidates will be nominated by senators and the medal winner will be chosen by a committee selected by the Senate Bylaws
and Membership Committee. The medal will be awarded at June convocation. No application is necessary.
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Mary I. Whitelock Bursaries |
To support students who wish to study full-time but who need financial support to do so, the estate of Mary I. Whitelock,
a friend of the University, with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, has established thirteen bursaries of
$2000 to in-course undergraduate, graduate or OAC diploma students with demonstrated financial need. Students should apply
to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form by January 10 for distribution in the winter.
See ACCESS AWARDS.
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Julie May (Goode) Whittaker Graduate Travel Scholarship |
Mr. Charles Whittaker has created this $5,000 annual travel award in memory of his mother; Julie May (Goode) Whittaker. It
is available to doctoral and masters students in their first year of study with at least a first class average (minimum A-/80%)
in their last 10 credits or two full years of study, whose thesis research project has been approved and whose supervisory
committee has been finalized, and who will be travelling during the second year of study for up to twelve months to conduct
thesis research and/or take required graduate courses outside Canada. Selection will be based on equal consideration of: (i)
the relevance of the proposed travel to the student's area of study; (ii) a reference letter from the University of Guelph
academic advisor; and (iii) academic performance to date. Apply to the Office of Graduate Studies by May 1 with (i) a completed
application form (ii) a reference letter from University of Guelph academic advisor confirming the student's acceptance at
the host institution and approval of his/her thesis topic. The scholarship may be held only once per student.
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