XI. Graduate Awards & Financial Assistance
College of Physical and Engineering Science Internal Awards
The University reserves the right to amend awards subject to the availability of funds.
| (GWC)2 Seminar Prize [E5640] |
| This prize is administered by (GWC)2. The nomination by the supervisory committee at the time of the seminar presentation
is to be based on the assessment of the supervisory committee and the member of the MSc/PhD class attending that seminar.
No application is required.
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| Donor(s): |
The Guelph-Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and Biochemistry (GWC)2
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| Qualification(s): |
Any graduate (GWC)2 student who presents his/her MSc or PhD Seminar in the previous academic year. |
| Amount: |
2 awards of $100 |
| Bruker Canada Limited Graduate Scholarship (GWC)2 [I5009] |
| This scholarship became available in 1984 and is administered by (GWC)2. It is awarded annually on a competitive basis. Candidates
will be considered on the basis of the quality of a research paper in the field of chemical instrumentation, published or
in press, authored or co-authored by the student while registered in (GWC)2 . Application or nomination is to the selecting
committee by the deadline date each year. The application materials will include a copy of the paper in question and a letter
from the student's supervisor documenting the degree of his/her contribution to this work.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
This competition is open to all graduate students registered in the Guelph-Waterloo Centre, provided that their research is
in the field of chemical instrumentation.
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| Amount: |
1 award of $1,000 |
| Charles S. Humphrey Scholarship (GWC)2 [I5038] |
| The scholarship is administered by (GWC)2 and is awarded annually to a University of Guelph or University of Waterloo student
who is a Canadian citizen and registered at the Guelph-Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and Biochemistry (GWC)2
. Selection will be based on ability and promise in research and academic achievement in at least two completed graduate courses.
Students may hold the award, more than once. Nominations will be solicited from (GWC)2 faculty and the Graduate Officers,
by January 31 each year. Nominated students must provide a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and a letter of support
from the advisor and, where possible, one other faculty member to the Director of (GWC)2. Preference will be given to (i)
PhD in Organic Chemistry; (ii) PhD in Inorganic Chemistry; (iii) MSc students registered in (GWC)2 in Organic Chemistry or
Inorganic Chemistry who meet the selection criteria. No application is required.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
This competition is open to Canadian citizens who are registered in a full-time PhD program in the centre, preferably in organic
chemistry.
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| Amount: |
1 award of $2,500 |
| Computing and Information Science Graduate Scholarship [E5125] |
| These awards were established to encourage University of Guelph students with demonstrated financial need to pursue graduate
study in the Department of Computing and Information Science and will be awarded based on academic achievement. Apply by March
1 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. ACCESS AWARD.
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| Donor(s): |
Department of Computing and Information Science, friends and alumni, with the aid of the Ontario government's OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): |
Students with a minimum cumulative average of 75% who are graduating or have graduated in the last 12 months from a degree
program in Computing and Information Science. Eligible students must have submitted an application for Fall admission to the
graduate program in the Department of Computing and Information Science. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated
terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
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| Amount: |
2 awards of $850 |
| David Holden Memorial Scholarship (GWC)2 [I5154] |
| Awarded annually to an outstanding graduate student currently enrolled in the Guelph-Waterloo centre. Nominations will be
solicited from Centre faculty and the Graduate Officers by the deadline date each year.
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| Donor(s): |
Friends, family and colleagues in honour of the late Prof. D.A. Holden
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| Qualification(s): |
Candidates must demonstrate strong overall abilities in both teaching and research, outstanding performance in MSc Seminar,
CHEM 7940 or PhD Seminar, CHEM 7950, and breadth of interest in areas outside chemistry, such as art and music.
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| Amount: |
1 award of $750 |
| Dean's Scholarship (CPES) [A5747] |
| The Deans’ Scholarships are awarded to students showing outstanding academic performance. 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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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
Full-time graduate student 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.
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| Amount: |
several awards ranging in values of $500 to $20,000 |
| December 6th Memorial Graduate Scholarship [E5610] |
| This scholarship was established to foster women's participation in a profession which is largely comprised of men. Demonstrated
financial need may also be considered. Apply to the director, School of Engineering, by November 1. Selection will be based
on academic performance. Preference will be given to a student entering the graduate program.
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| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph Faculty Association, in memory of the fourteen women murdered in December 1989 at Ecole Polytechnique
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| Qualification(s): |
Female students who are registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, enrolled in the School of Engineering who are a Canadian
citizens or a permanent residents of Canada.
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| Amount: |
1 award of $1,500 |
| Dr. William Cairns Scholarship in Water Resource Engineering [E5944] |
| Established to honour alumnus Dr. Cairn’s (BSc (Agr) ’65) commitment to safe water. The scholarship is presented to a student
entering a graduate program in water resource engineering who is judged to be the most innovative in area of research focus,
according to the School of Engineering Graduate Committee. No application required.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
Students entering a Master’s or Doctoral program in water resource engineering. |
| Amount: |
1 award of $5,000 |
| Dr. William Cairns Scholarship in Water-Related Chemistry [E5943] |
| Established to honour alumnus Dr. Cairn’s (BSc (Agr) ’65) commitment to safe water. The award is presented to a student entering
a graduate program in water-related chemistry who is judged by the Department of Chemistry to be the most innovative in area
of research focus. No application required.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
Students entering a Master’s or Doctoral program in water-related chemistry. |
| Amount: |
1 award of $5,000 |
| Engineering Alumni Scholarship [E5611] |
| Preference will be given to a student entering a PhD program as a new student to the University of Guelph. The recipient will
be selected on the basis of previous academic performance, curriculum vitae, and letters of reference. Apply by November 1
to the Director, School of Engineering.
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| Donor(s): |
The School of Engineering Alumni Fund
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| Qualification(s): |
Student registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in the School of Engineering. |
| Amount: |
1 award of $500 |
| F.W. Karasek Scholarship [I5732] |
| Selection will be based on ability and promise in research and performance in at least two completed graduate courses. Students
may hold the award more than once. Nominations will be solicited from Centre faculty and the Graduate Officers, by the deadline
date each year. Nominated students must provide a curriculum vitae, all graduate transcripts, a letter of support from their
advisor and, where possible, one other faculty member, to the Director of (GWC)2 by October 1.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
University of Guelph or University of Waterloo graduate student registered at the Guelph-Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work
in Chemistry and Biochemistry, (GWC)2.
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| Amount: |
1 award of $1,000 |
| Good Samaritan Graduate Scholarship in Chemistry and Biochemistry [I5616] |
| One award is provided each fall semester .The award is limited to the first six semesters for a MSc candidate and the first
nine semesters for a PhD candidate.The selection will be based on the candidate having at least an ‘A-' average in the previous
two years of study and on the research performance to date. The award may be held more than once but not with any other scholarship
in the same semester. No application is required.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
Awarded to an MSc or PhD student registered in a program at Guelph in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. |
| Amount: |
1 award of $500 |
| H.G. McLeod Scholarship (GWC)2 [I5731] |
| Established in honour of H.G. McLeod, Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo.
Selection will be based on ability and promise in research and performance in at least two completed graduate courses. Students
will be nominated by Centre faculty and Graduate Officers by September 18. Nominated students must provide a curriculum vitae
and all graduate transcripts and a letter of support from their advisor and, where possible, one other faculty member, to
the Director of (GWC)2 by October 1.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
Students registered at the Guelph-Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and Biochemistry, (GWC)2, provided that their
research is in the field of physical chemistry.
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| Amount: |
1 award of $1,000 |
| Harold Suderman Laboratory Instructor Scholarships [I5293] |
| Established in honour of former professor of chemistry Dr. Harold Suderman. These scholarships will be awarded to students
who have shown excellence as teaching instructors/assistants (TA) in undergraduate laboratories based on student evaluations
and comments from lab coordinators. Application not required.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
Students registered in a graduate program (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) offered by the Department of Chemistry who have served as teaching
instructors/assistants (TA) in undergraduate laboratories.
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| Amount: |
2 awards of $200 |
| Harry Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship in GWC2 [Z5694] |
| Selection from the pool of eligible applicants will be on the basis of ability and promise in research and performance in
courses, with at least two graduate courses completed in the PhD program. Preference will be given to students undertaking
research in applied chemistry and then to research in an area of direct relevance to industrial chemistry. If no PhD student
is eligible, an MSc student may be considered. Students may hold the award more than once. In even years the award will go
to a University of Guelph student; in odd years, to a University of Waterloo student. Apply by January 10 by submitting a
Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services at the University of Guelph. Subsequently, by January 10, any
student deemed eligible should ask a faculty member knowledgeable with the student's research ability to nominate him or her
by providing a letter of recommendation, together with a curriculum vitae, a publication list and the academic record of the
student to the Director of GWC2. ACCESS AWARD.
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| Donor(s): |
The estate of Harry Zimmerman, with the aid of the Ontario government's OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): |
Students in GWC2 with demonstrated financial need who are not registered beyond the 36th month of doctoral study. Additionally,
students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
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| Amount: |
1 award of $3,000 |
| International Emergency Medical Aid Assistance [B5200] |
| The University of Guelph provides support to International graduate students that are faced with unexpected, or unforeseen
financial shortfalls due to a medical issue not covered by UHIP or the Student Dental/Medical insurance plans. Students should
apply to the International Student Advisor, in the Centre for International Programs office, by completing an International
Student Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and submitting documentation to support the medical issue. These bursaries are awarded on an on-going basis.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
International students registered in a degree program and have completed a minimum 1.50 credits who have a medical emergency
expenses not covered by UHIP or the Student Dental/Medical insurance plans and demonstrated financial need.
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| Amount: |
Several awards of varying amounts |
| Jack Pos Scholarship [E5136] |
| Preference will be given to Canadian citizens or permanent residents in Canada. Apply to the Director, School of Engineering,
by November 1; applications must include a curriculum vitae, transcript and two letters of reference.
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| Donor(s): |
His family and the Agricultural Mechanization Club, in honour of Professor Jack Pos, a faculty member in the School of Engineering
in OAC from 1949 to 1986
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| Qualification(s): |
Student who has graduated from the BSc (Eng) program at the University of Guelph and who is enrolled full-time in an MSc program
in biological or agricultural engineering.
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| Amount: |
1 award of $100 |
| John Black Graduate Travel Grant [T5649] |
| Established by friends and colleagues of John Black, Chief Librarian at Guelph (1984-95) and a founding faculty member (1966-95)
in the Department of Political Studies. Selection will be based on academic standing, research potential and feasibility of
proposed travel. Apply to the Office of Graduate Studies by November 2 using the John Black Graduate Travel Grant application.
Applications may be submitted for future travel only and applications for previous travel will not be considered.
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| Donor(s): |
Friends and Colleagues of John Black
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| Qualification(s): |
Master’s students with at least an “A-“average in the last 2 years, registered in a Political Science program (POLS/CCJP),
the Capacity Development and Extension program, or the collaborative International Development Studies program (any department)
in class level 1 to 3 at the time of application and who plan to travel to conduct thesis research, attend a conference, or
take a course.
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| Amount: |
1 award of $1,500 |
| John R.M. Kelso Scholarship in Environmental and Fisheries Science [I5340] |
| Established to recognize the late Dr. John R.M. Kelso's personal and professional contributions to the Fisheries profession.
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. The application, including a letter outlining research, should be sent to Student Financial Services
by January 10.
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| Donor(s): |
Family and friends of the late Dr. John R.M. Kelso, B.Sc.(Agr.) '67, and M.Sc. '69
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| Qualification(s): |
Students 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).
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| Amount: |
1 award of $2,000 |
| Lana McLaren/Richard Reynolds Memorial Scholarship [E5603] |
| The recipient will have maintained a well-rounded academic career and demonstrated added value to the profession of engineering.
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Apply by November 1 to the Director, School
of Engineering including curriculum vitae, statement of professional activities, University transcripts, and 2 letters of
references.
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| Donor(s): |
Family, friends and colleagues of Lana McLaren and Richard Reynolds
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| Qualification(s): |
Students entering any graduate program in the School of Engineering or completing the final degree requirements for their
BSc(Eng).
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| Amount: |
1 award of $1,000 |
| Mathematics Graduate Scholarship [I5188] |
| The recipient will have an overall first-class (‘A') average in graduate courses and have the highest average across any three
departmental core graduate courses. A student will be considered for the award once only. No application is required.
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| Donor(s): |
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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| Qualification(s): |
Student who are registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in a mathematics graduate program. |
| Amount: |
1 award of $500 |
| McNeil Graduate Scholarship Award in Natural Products Chemistry (GWC)2 [I5738] |
| Nominations will be solicited from the (GWC)2 faculty and the Graduate Officers by the deadline date each year. The coordinating
committee of (GWC)2, or a subcommittee thereof appointed by the Director, to include a representative from McNeil Consumer
Products Company, will make the selection of the award winner.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
Full-time graduate student registered in the Ph.D. program of the Guelph-Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and
Biochemistry (GWC)2, provided that the research lies in the area of structural elucidation/synthesis of biologically significant
compounds
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| Amount: |
1 award of $1,500 |
| Merck Frosst Biochemistry Award (GWC)2 [I5061] |
| The awardee shall be selected on the basis of a demonstration of ability and promise in research and his/her performance in
at least two graduate courses, with particular emphasis being placed on the former. Nominations will be solicited from the
(GWC)2 faculty and the Graduate Officers by the deadline date each year. The coordinating committee of (GWC)2, or a subcommittee
thereof appointed by the Director, will make the selection of the award winner.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
Students currently registered at the Guelph-Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and Biochemistry (GWC)2, are eligible
provided that their research is in the field of biochemistry.
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| Amount: |
1 award of $500 |
| Mr. and Mrs. William Parker Scholarship [E5144] |
| Preference will be given to students entering the PhD program, who are new to the University of Guelph. Apply by letter to
the Director, School of Engineering including a curriculum vitae, university transcripts and two letters of reference by November
1.
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| Donor(s): |
Ruth Mary Parker in memory of Mr. and Mrs. William Parker of William Parker Construction Ltd., Guelph
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| Qualification(s): |
Canadian citizens and full-time graduate students in the School of Engineering. |
| Amount: |
1 award of $750 |
| P.H. Southwell Research Travel Grants [T5145] |
| The awards may be held more than once. Apply by November 1 with a letter and an abstract of the paper to the Director, School
of Engineering.
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| Donor(s): |
The Energy and Agriculture Policy Committee, Province of Ontario (i.e. jointly by the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry
of Agriculture and Food)
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| Qualification(s): |
Students conducting research in agricultural, biological, food or water resources engineering and who will be travelling to
a conference where they will present the results of their research.
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| Amount: |
4 awards of $500 |
| R.G. Goel Memorial Graduate Scholarship (GWC)2 [I5027] |
| This scholarship, administered by the Guelph-Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and Biochemistry (GWC)2, is in
memory of the late Prof. R.G. Goel and was established by friends and colleagues and the Hindu Cultural Society. The recipient
will be selected on the basis of demonstrated ability and promise in research and academic achievement in at least two graduate
courses, with particular emplasis being placed on the former. Nominations will be solicited from (GWC)2 faculty and the Graduate
Officers by January 31 each year. Nominated students must provide a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and a letter
of support from the advisor and, where possible, one other faculty member, to the Director of (GWC)2 .
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| Donor(s): |
Friends and colleagues of the late Prof. R.G. Goel, and the Hindu Cultural Society
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| Qualification(s): |
Graduate students currently registered at the Guelph-Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry (GWC)2 whose research
is in the field of inorganic or organometallic chemistry.
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| Amount: |
1 award of $1,000 |
| R.H.F. Manske Prize (GWC)2 [I5054] |
| This scholarship is awarded annually on a competitive basis. Candidates will be considered on the basis of their academic
record and promise in research. Nominations will be solicited from Centre faculty and the Graduate Officers, by the deadline
date each year. No application is required.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
Students registered in the Guelph-Waterloo centre and special consideration will be given to those who do not currently hold
other major awards.
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| Amount: |
1 award of $750 |
| Ross Hallett Memorial Scholarship in Biophysics [I5300] |
| This scholarship of has been established in memory of Professor Ross Hallett to honour his contributions to research in biophysics,
as well as the academic life of the Department of Physics, the College of Physical and Engineering Science, and the University
of Guelph. All eligible students will be considered by the Departmental Awards Committee. Recommendations from the advisory
committee will be sought by the Awards Committee for a selected short list of students, or will be volunteered by the advisory
committee. Considerations will begin on May 1st of each year. Selection will be based on academic achievement and demonstrated
ability and/or potential in biophysics research. This award may only be held once. No application necessary.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
Students registered in a graduate program offered by the Department of Physics whose research is in the field of biophysics. |
| Amount: |
1 award of $1,000 |
| Statistics Graduate Scholarship [I5187] |
| The recipient will have an overall first-class (‘A') average in graduate courses and have the highest average across any three
departmental core graduate courses. A student will be considered for the award once only. No application is required.
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| Donor(s): |
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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| Qualification(s): |
Students registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in the statistics graduate program. |
| Amount: |
1 award of $500 |
