XII. Graduate Awards & Financial Assistance
Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
The University reserves the right to amend awards subject to the availability of funds.
| Alastair J. Durie Research Travel Grant [T5975] | |
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| 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. | |
| Donor(s): |
Kevin James
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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. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Brenda York Memorial Scholarship [I5345] | |
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| Established in memory of Brenda York, MBA ’00. Apply to the HFTM Awards Committee by January 31 using the standard HFTM Awards Application Form and include a list of activities and involvement within the broader community, particularly relating to the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management. | |
| Donor(s): |
HAFA-HTM Alumni Association and Friends
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management specialization Master of Business Administration program. With a minimum average of 75%, demonstrated leadership, extracurricular activities and community involvement. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Connor Clark & Lunn Financial Group Scholarship [E6013] | |
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| Students apply by March 31st to the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics Executive Programs Awards Committee with a letter of referral from the employer; a resume; and a 500-word statement outlining community and volunteer experience/activities. Selection will be based on demonstrated exemplary community contributions and volunteerism. | |
| Donor(s): |
Connor Clark & Lunn Financial Group
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| Qualification(s): | Student entering the MA (Leadership) or MBA programs, currently employed in a leadership role who have made contributions to their community through volunteerism beyond the requirement of the employed position. Community contributions may include, but are not limited to extra-curricular activities, participation in Board of Directors, committees, sport teams etc. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $5,000 |
| Department of Economics Graduate Scholarships [Z5689] | |
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| Apply by submitting a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by January 10. Selection will be made based on academic achievement. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Friends of the Department of Economics , with the aid of the Ontario government's OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Entering or in-course graduate students with a demonstrated financial need who have a minimum application or cumulative in-course average of 75%. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $5,000 |
| Dorothy Britton Memorial Master’s Scholarships [E5169] | |
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| The recipients will selected on the basis of high academic achievement. Preference will be given to entering students. No application is required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The estate Dorothy Britton, a graduate of the Macdonald Institute (1939)
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| Qualification(s): | Several scholarships are available annually to students registered in an MSc program in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies with a minimum 80% average during the last two years of undergraduate study. |
| Amount: | several awards of awards of $2,000 |
| Economics Alumni Masters Scholarship [E5862] | |
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| Selection will be based on the student with the highest admission ranking. No application is necessary. | |
| Donor(s): |
Department of Economics
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering a Masters program offered by the Department of Economics and Finance. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Economics Faculty and Alumni Scholarship [E8015] | |
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| Selection will be based on the highest admission ranking. This scholarship can be held with all other U of G awards, but not with other DEF Entrance Awards. No application is required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Faculty, friends and alumni of the Department of Economics with the assistance of the University of Guelph Graduate Scholarship
Matching Program.
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering an MA program or PhD program offered by the Department of Economics and Finance with a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $5,000 |
| Elizabeth M. (Betty) Upton Memorial Research Travel Grant [T5637] | |
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| Established in memory of Elizabeth M. (Betty) Upton, a faculty member in the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management , who played a key role in the development of the School and was instrumental in the development of the Institutional Foodservice Management major. Selection will be equally based on academic achievement, demonstrated relevance of the travel to the student’s academic studies and cost of travel. Apply by May 15th to the HFTM Awards Committee including: a description of the travel, a description of the relevance of the travel to your program of study, and a budget including other expected sources of funding. | |
| Donor(s): |
Faculty and Alumni of HAFA and Family and Friends
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| Qualification(s): | Students who have completed a minimum of two semesters in a graduate program offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management who will be participating in travel related opportunity through a University of Guelph recognized study abroad, exchange or letter of permission activity outside Canada, or to collect research data for their thesis or major paper; or to attend a relevant professional conference. |
| Amount: | 1 award of up to $1000 |
| GFTC Legacy Fund Graduate Scholarships [I5949] | |
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| In recognition of the Guelph Food Technology Centre’s (GFTC) long association with the University of Guelph, the GFTC Board has created these scholarships to recognize academic excellence and encourage students to study and pursue post-graduate studies relevant to the food sector. Apply to the OAC Awards Office (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) by August 15 with a one-page letter stating relevance of past work experience, proposed research objectives and career aspirations to the food production and processing sector. Selection will be based on high academic achievement and relevance of student’s past work experience, research objectives and career aspirations to the food production and processing sector. | |
| Donor(s): |
Guelph Food Technology Centre
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in a their first year of course work Master’s program in Food Safety and Quality Assurance Graduate, a MSc or PhD program in Food Science, Applied Human Nutrition, Nutrition and Nutraceutical Science, Food Agriculture and Resource Economics or an MBA. |
| Amount: | 9 awards of $10,000 |
| Graduate Scholarships in Economics [I5936] | |
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| Selection is based on excellent academic performance as demonstrated in research performance/potential and may include progress in the program of study. The Department of Economics will nominate candidates once a semester to the LANG Awards Committee for approval. No application is required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in a masters program offered by the Department of Economics, up to semester six or doctoral program up to semester twelve, with a minimum of 70% average over the last year of full-time or equivalent study. |
| Amount: | several awards ranging in values of $100-$35,000 |
| Joan Doherty Memorial Graduate Scholarship [E5124] | |
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| Established by the family of Joan Doherty. The scholarship recipient will be selected based on highest admission average. No application required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. William L. Doherty
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering the Master of Science in Marketing and Consumer Studies program with a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| John Black Graduate Travel Grant [T5649] | |
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| 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. | |
| 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. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Karen Finlay Gough Graduate Travel Grant [T5960] | |
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| Established by staff, faculty and friends in the department of Marketing and Consumer Studies in memory of Karen Finlay Gough to honour her passion for working with graduate students. She valued teaching and mentoring these students as an advisor as they completed their research for their thesis. This travel grant will support graduate students as they travel to collect data for their thesis or to present their research at a conference. Apply by January 31st to the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies by email to mcsaward@uoguelph.ca including a budget and description of the travel and the benefit to be gained. | |
| Donor(s): |
Staff, faculty and friends in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the a master’s degree with an emphasis in marketing and consumer studies who will be traveling to collect data for their thesis or traveling to present their research at a conference. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| LANG Distinguished Scholar Medal - Graduate (Governor General’s Gold Medal Nominee) [C5352] | |
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| To honour the outstanding achievements of a graduate student in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, a medal is presented to the College nominee for the Governor General’s Gold Medal. No application required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Students, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
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| Qualification(s): | Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics Governor General Gold Medal nominee |
| Amount: | 1 medal |
| LANG Distinguished Scholar Medal –Graduate (Forster Medal Nominee) [C5357] | |
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| To honour the outstanding achievements of a graduate student in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, a medal is presented to the College nominee for the Forster Medal. No application required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Students, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
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| Qualification(s): | Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics Forster Medal nominee. |
| Amount: | 1 medal |
| Lang Doctoral Entrance Scholarships [E6015] | |
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| Established in recognition of Gordon S. Lang, founder of CCL Industries. The Lang Doctoral Entrance Scholarships were established in 2019 as part of a transformative $21 million gift by Stu and Kim Lang to name the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics in honour of Stu’s father. These scholarships are one of the most prestigious graduate entrance awards offered in the Lang school. We seek to attract scholars with potential to attain a high level of academic achievement and to make significant research contributions. Recipients of Lang Doctoral Entrance Scholarships will be considered members of the Lang Community of Scholars, and as such, will be invited to participate in various activities and represent the Lang School at internal and external events. The awards committee will evaluate candidates based on the following criteria: Doctoral (PhD) candidates will be evaluated based on: (i) sustained, outstanding academic achievement (including academic awards); (ii) evidence of strong research skills (including publication record if appropriate for the discipline); (iii) evidence of leadership within and/or beyond the academic community (including volunteer service); (iv) excellent potential for research: and (v) relevance of proposed research and personal motivation in context of the Lang School of Business and Economics’ vision “to be recognized locally and globally for our commitment to developing future leaders for a more sustainable world.” Apply by February 1 for the following September entry to the Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies, Lang School of Business and Economics, with a curriculum vitae; a one-page personal statement; transcripts; and two letters of reference. | |
| Donor(s): |
Angel Gabriel Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering a doctoral degree program offered by the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics with at least a first class (“A-”) admission average and research interests in alignment with the vision of the Lang School of Business and Economics; ‘to be recognized locally and globally for our commitment to developing future leaders for a more sustainable world.’ |
| Amount: | 5 awards of $20,000 payable over 3 semesters |
| LANG Executive Graduate Scholarships [E5247] | |
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| The recipients must have demonstrated involvement in management, administration or leadership through submission of their professional portfolio to the MBA or MA (Leadership) admissions committees. No application required. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Graduate students entering the MBA or MA (Leadership) programs. |
| Amount: | various awards ranging in values of $500-$10,000 |
| Lang Graduate Executive Program Entrance Scholarships [E6009] | |
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| The Lang Graduate Business Entrance Scholarships were established in 2019 as part of a transformative $21 million gift by Stu and Kim Lang to name the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics in honour of Stu’s father. These scholarships are considered one of the most prestigious graduate entrance awards offered in the Lang School. As founder of CCL Industries in 1951, the world’s largest label manufacturers, Gordon S. Lang is a true Canadian success story. A man of values and principle, he embodied all the characteristics that make U of G business students special; humble, hardworking, entrepreneurial and resilient. Students will automatically be considered with their admission application. The awards committee will evaluate candidates based on the following criteria: Demonstration of excellence in management, administration or leadership • MBA and MA Leadership students with the highest admission averages based on their undergraduate University education completed at an accredited institution; and/or • Additional evidence of academic or professional excellence such as exceptional scores on standardized tests, awards won for professional/academic performance, and evidence of leadership outside of their career (e.g., volunteer work, community service work, etc.). Two scholarships will be awarded to students entering Lang Executive MBA program and two will be awarded to students entering the Lang MA (Leadership) program. | |
| Donor(s): |
Angel Gabriel Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering an Executive MBA or MA (Leadership) degree program offered by the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics with demonstrated leadership and academic and professional excellence. |
| Amount: | 4 awards of $20,000 payable over 3 semesters |
| LANG Graduate Scholarship [I5986] | |
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| Selection is based on excellent academic performance in the last year of full-time, or equivalent, study. Departments will nominate student to the LANG Awards Committee on the basis of research performance/potential, including progress in the program of study. No application is required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | LANG masters students up to semester six with a minimum of 70% in the previous year of full time study AND/OR Doctoral students up to semester twelve with a minimum of 70% in the previous year of full time study. |
| Amount: | Several awards ranging in values from $100 - $60,000 |
| LANG Leadership Scholarship [Z5953] | |
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| Established by the Class of MA (Leadership) 2012, and supported by fellow Leadership alumni. Apply by January 10 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. Selection will be based on highest average. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Class of MA (Leadership) 2012 with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any graduate program in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students registered in the MA (Leadership) program. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF/OTSS |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Louise McConkey Research Travel Grant [T5730] | |
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| One or more travel grants will be provided annually to undergraduate or graduate students in the Department of Marketing & Consumer Studies to defray travel costs related to the student’s course of study. The recipients will be selected on the basis of the value of the travel to their studies. Apply to the Chair, Marketing and Consumer Studies including a budget and a description of the travel and the benefit to be gained. Please submit your application by email to mcsaward@uoguelph.ca. | |
| Donor(s): |
Estate of Louise McConkey, Mac ’27 c/o Alumni House
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| Qualification(s): | Students must have maintained a minimum 70% cumulative average in the last two full time equivalent semesters. |
| Amount: | one or more totalling approximately $1,400 annually |
| Mac-FACS-FRAN Alumni Association Graduate Scholarship [E5051] | |
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| Established in 1982. Preference will be given to students who have completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph. No application is necessary. | |
| Donor(s): |
CSAHS Alumni Association
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time graduate student entering a program offered in the Department of Marketing & Consumer Studies or the residential MBA program in the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management , with a minimum of 80% in the last two years of study. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Mac-FACS-FRAN Alumni Association Graduate Scholarship - Marketing & Consumer Studies [E5050] | |
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| No application is necessary. | |
| Donor(s): |
CSAHS Alumni Association
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time student entering a graduate program in the Department of Marketing & Consumer Studies who has a minimum of 80% in the last two years of study. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| MCS Outstanding M.Sc. Graduate Scholarship [I5631] | |
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| The recipient will be selected based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and extensive involvement in extracurricular activities. Applicants must submit a resume detailing all extra curricular activities and leadership roles to the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies by April 1. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the M.Sc. program offered by Marketing and Consumer Studies Department who have completed their coursework with a minimum 80% cumulative average and participation in extracurricular activity. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| Michael Nightingale Graduate Scholarship [Z5926] | |
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| Established to honour Professor Nightingale’s many years of enlightened leadership as Director of the School of Hotel and Food Administration, Dean of the College of Family and Consumer Studies, and Founding Dean of the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. Apply by submitting a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by January 10. ACCESS AWARDS | |
| Donor(s): |
Mac-FACS-FRAN Alumni Association, with the assistance of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Graduate students entering their second or subsequent semester of graduate study in a department within the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics with a minimum 80% average in the last two semesters completed and demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| peopleCare Graduate Scholarship in Retirement and Senior Living [E5957] | |
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| Established to support students seeking further education in the senior/retirement living industry. Apply by March 31st to LANG Awards Committee with a one page statement of interest explaining their contributions as either a volunteer or an employee within the senior/retirement living industry or within the healthcare industry with a focus on service provided to the elderly. Include a letter of reference from someone with knowledge of your work or volunteer experience. Selection will be made by the LANG Awards Committee based on the applicant’s contributions as either a volunteer or an employee within the senior/retirement living industry or within the healthcare industry with a focus on service provided to the elderly as highlighted in the application letter and letter of reference. | |
| Donor(s): |
peopleCare Inc.
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering either the MA Leadership Program or the MBA program in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics Executive Programs whodemonstrate a significant contribution to the lives of the elderly either as a volunteer or employees working with seniors. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $5,000 |
| Scotiabank MA (Leadership) Scholarship [E5942] | |
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| Selection will be based on academic achievement and leadership as demonstrated by employment. Apply by March 31 with a CV; a 500 word statement describing leadership practice to date and the importance of leadership training in the not-for-profit sector; and a letter from the employer indicating that educational funding will not be provided by the company and the number of people employed by the NGO. An interview may be requested. In the event that there are no eligible applicants for the Summer entry point this scholarship may be awarded to an eligible applicant entering the MA (Leadership) program in the Fall semester. | |
| Donor(s): |
Scotiabank
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering the MA (Leadership) program who are currently employed in a leadership role in the not-for-profit sector by a non-governmental organization (NGO) that employs fewer than 250 people and does not provide educational funding for their employees. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $15,000 (payable over 3 semesters ) |
| Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel Graduate Scholarship [Z5679] | |
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| Apply by January 10 with a Financial Need Assessment Form. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel with the aid of the Ontario government's OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Graduate students registered in a program offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management who have completed their first semester with a minimum 70% average and demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |