XII. Graduate Awards & Financial Assistance
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Internal Awards
The University reserves the right to amend awards subject to the availability of funds.
| (GWC)2 Seminar Prize [I5290] |
| 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 $200 |
| AdeptMind Inc. Scholarship [E5808] |
| The School of Engineering will nominate students based on high academic achievement and exceptional research. Application
is not required. The recipient is eligible for all subsequent years of study, contingent on continued successful progress.
The award will be given out once every 6 years.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
Students entering their first year of a PhD with research interests in artificial intelligence and/or machine learning are
eligible.
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| Amount: |
1 award of $85,000 ($25,000 in the first three years (2018, 2019 and 2020) and $5,000 in the final two years (2021 and 2022) |
| Alastair J. Durie Research Travel Grant [T5975] |
| Established by Dr. Kevin James in honour of Alastair J. Durie, pre-eminent scholar of Scottish tourism history and valued
advisor to Guelph MA students. Selection will be based on academic standing, a research statement indicating the relation
of the trip to the project and feasibility of proposed budget relating to travel costs. Apply by February 1, to the graduate
office in the Department of History and include a budget, description of the travel and a research statement indicating the
relation of the trip to the project.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
Students registered in any Master’s or Doctoral programs who are required to travel for research to access historical texts.
Preference for students specializing in tourism history.
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| Amount: |
1 award of $1,000 |
| Barrett Family Graduate Scholarship [E5983] |
| The Barrett Family Foundation provides five scholarships of $20,000 each to outstanding students entering a doctoral program
at the School of Engineering in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. The area of applicant’s proposed research
will be in the area of sustainable food engineering as it relates to post-harvest food processing and manufacturing. Research
areas could include, but are not limited to, improving packaging, increasing processing efficiencies, prolonging shelf life,
improving quality and productivity, reducing waste and developing greener technologies. Complete and submit a covering letter
outlining scholarship qualifications, 2 letters of reference and a research proposal outline.
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| Donor(s): |
The Barrett Family Foundation
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| Qualification(s): |
Students entering a doctoral program in the School of Engineering in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, with
at least a first class (A’) average in the most recently completed two years of academic study and have research interests
in the of Sustainable Food Engineering as it relates to post-harvest food processing and manufacturing are eligible to apply.Students
must have applied for admission to a doctoral program in the School of Engineering in the upcoming Summer, Fall or Winter
semesters.
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| Amount: |
5 award of 20,000(payable over the first 3 semesters) |
| Brian and Diana Doody Graduate Scholarship in Engineering [E5971] |
| Selection will be based on academic excellence as demonstrated information from the admission application and with consideration
given to students who demonstrate promising research. This award will not be available to students who have received $10,000
or greater in funding from sources including University of Guelph awards, externally funded grants or graduate advisor funding.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
Students entering a Master of Applied Science Engineering (MASc) program with a minimum 80% cumulative undergraduate. |
| Amount: |
1 10000(payable over 6 semesters) |
| 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 |
| College of Engineering & Physical Sciences Graduate Dean’s Scholarship [A5747] |
| The Deans’ Scholarships are awarded to students showing outstanding academic and research performance. Departments will nominate
students to the College Awards Committee on the basis of academic and research performance/potential, including progress in
the program of study. Students can receive this award a maximum 2 times for Master’s student and a maximum 3 times for doctoral
students. Application is not required.
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| Donor(s): |
College Engineering & Physical Sciences
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| Qualification(s): |
Students in a master’s program (maximum 4 semesters) or doctoral program (maximum 7 semesters) registered in the Fall semester,
with a minimum of 80% average over the last year of full-time, or equivalent study.
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| Amount: |
A minimum of 10 Master's awards of $1,500 each, A minimum of 10 Doctoral awards of $3,500 each |
| 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 |
| 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 $2,250 |
| 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 in odd numbered
fiscal years (May to April) 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 in even numbered
fiscal years (May to April) 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 June1st 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 $2,500 |
| Good Samaritan Graduate Scholarship in Chemistry [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 $1,000 |
| Harry Zimmerman Memorial ACCESS Scholarship in GWC2 [Z5694] |
| This award was established by the estate of Harry Zimmerman and the Ontario government’s OSOTF program.Students registered
in a graduate program offered by the College of Engineering & Physical Sciences. Preference is given to students in GWC2 and
one award to a Guelph student and one to a Waterloo student. Waterloo students must attach proof of enrolment in the GWC2
program with their Need Assessment Form Apply by January 10th to Student Financial Services, University of Guelph, with a
completed Financial Need Assessment Form. If there are no applications from students in the GWC2 program at Guelph or Waterloo,
this award can be offered to other students registered in a graduate program offered by CEPS.
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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 registered in a graduate program offered by the College of Engineering & Physical Sciences.Students registered in
GWC2 with demonstrated financial need with the highest cumulative average Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated
terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). OSOTF |
| Amount: |
2 awards of $5,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 and Postdoctoral Studies by October 17 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 June 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 |
| Morwick Scholarships in Water Resources Engineering [E8024] |
| Established by Ted Morwick, honorary Alumnus, in support of the conservation and protection of water resources. Apply by June
1 to the CBS Awards Committee with a research proposal no longer than two pages outlining your research, a copy of your relevant
transcript. Include the name of the award and the award ID number in the subject line of your email. Selection will be based
on the strongest research potential and the highest academic standing. Students can only win this award once. In order to
receive the award payment in year 2, the student must be in good standing and continuing research in water. Transfers to a
PhD program are not eligible to receive this award. Three Water Resources Engineering Scholarships shall be awarded on odd
calendar years starting in Fall 2019.
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| Donor(s): |
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| Qualification(s): |
Students entering a full-time graduate program (MASc, or PhD) within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences in Water
Resources Engineering with a minimum 80% admission average.
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| Amount: |
3 awards of $20,000 ($10,000 paid in each of the fall of year 1 and fall of year 2) |
| 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 June1.
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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 June 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 |
| Peggy A. Pritchard and Dr. Andrew M. Kropinski Graduate Bursary [B5967] |
| Established by Peggy A. Pritchard and her husband, Dr. Andrew M. Kropinski, upon Ms. Pritchard's retirement from the University
of Guelph in 2016. Apply to the International Student Advisor with a completed International Graduate Student Financial Need
Assessment Form (NAF).
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| Donor(s): |
Peggy Pritchard and Andrew Kropinski
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| Qualification(s): |
International graduate students from a developing country (as defined by CIDA Canadian International Development Agency) who
demonstrate financial need with a preference given to female students.
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| Amount: |
1 award of $2,000 |
| Professor John R. Ogilvie Engineering Bursary [B5973] |
| Established via a generous donation by Professor John R. Ogilvie, former Director of the School of Engineering. Apply by January
10th to Student Financial Service with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. Selection will be based on greatest financial
need.
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| Donor(s): |
Professor John R. Ogilvie
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| Qualification(s): |
Students registered in semesters 1 to 3 of the MASc Engineering program with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: |
1 award of $2,000 |
| 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 Engineering and Physical Sciences, 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 |
