XII. Graduate Awards & Financial Assistance
University-Wide Internal Awards
The University reserves the right to amend awards subject to the availability of funds.
| Aboriginal Graduate Scholarship (AGS) [E5958] | |
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| The Aboriginal Graduate Scholarships were established to encourage Aboriginal (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) students to pursue graduate studies in any discipline. Students apply by February 1st by submitting a one page cover letter that includes the applicant’s full name, student ID # (if applicable), email address (if not a U of Guelph student yet), proposed/current graduate program, proposed/current department and provides a declaration of Aboriginal identity or affiliation, a Resume/CV and 2 letters of support from academic and/or community-based referees to the Awards Officers in the Office of Graduate Studies at grschol@uoguelph.ca. Students must maintain satisfactory progress for the duration of the scholarship. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering or registered in any program who self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) with at least a first-class (A-) average in the most recently completed two years of academic study. In-course students beyond semester level 3 as of the scholarship application deadline are ineligible to apply. |
| Amount: | up to 5 awards of $30,000 (payable over 6 semesters) for Master's and $120,000 (payable over 12 semesters) for Doctoral |
| Alastair Summerlee Scholarship [I5320] | |
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| 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. This 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 and Postdoctoral Studies Awards Committee by May 1 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. | |
| Donor(s): |
Various donors
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered full-time with a minimum 80% average |
| Amount: | 1 award of $15,000 (payable over 2 semesters) |
| Arrell Scholarships [E5966] | |
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| The Arrell Scholarships of $50,000 per year available to doctoral and masters level students to support research focused on agriculture and food. Submit an application for admission to an eligible University of Guelph Graduate program by February 28, and a complete application (includes: statement of research and personal motivation; letter of support from prospective Guelph supervisor; and a CV) are due to the Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies by February 28 annually. Short-listed candidates will be asked to an interview with the scholarship selection committee. Selection will be based on: outstanding academic achievement; relevance of proposed research and personal motivation to the vision of the Arrell Food Institute; commitment to non-specialist engagement, as demonstrated in the CV; and the interview with the scholarship selection committee. Other conditions of this award include: award recipients will be expected need to register for UNIV*6050 in their first year or commit to an equivalent experiential learning opportunity. In second years and onwards, recipients will be expected to contribute an equivalent amount of time to collaborative projects with AFI and other Scholars; award recipients must maintain satisfactory progress in their graduate program; in all circumstances, clear, mutually agreed expectations between the recipient and their supervisor are optimal for the scholar’s success; a change in supervisor will be considered, subject to the agreement of the new supervisor, the graduate chair(s) in the relevant department(s) and the AFI Director; recipients of the Arrell Scholarships will be known as the Arrell Scholars; and parental leave or other caring responsibilities will be considered under the normal terms offered by the University of Guelph. This award cannot be held with the Ontario Graduate Scholarships/QEII-Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology, Trillium Scholarships, the Brock Doctoral Scholarship, Dairy Farmers of Ontario Doctoral Research Assistantship, Trudeau Doctoral Scholarship, or Tri-Council Scholarships, including the Vanier. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Arrell Family Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering a graduate program in the fall semester following the application deadline with a minimum first-class (A-) admissions average, whose research aligns with the vision of the Arrell Food Institute. Up to 40 percent of the award recipients at any time may have pursued prior undergraduate or graduate degrees at the University of Guelph. |
| Amount: | up to 3 Master's student awards of $100,000 (payable over 6 semesters), up to 3 Doctoral awards of $200,000 (payable over 12 semesters) |
| Arthur D. Latornell Graduate Scholarships [I5605] | |
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| Established to honour Arthur D. Latornell, OAC '50, who had a life-long special interest in resource management and conservation and in helping young people. 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. | |
| Donor(s): |
Estate of Arthur D. Latornell
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| Qualification(s): | Registered students with at least an “A-“ average in the last 2 years whose research interest relates to resource management and/or resource conservation are eligible for at least nine of the awards. Students beyond semester 3 at the master’s level, semester 6 at the doctoral level and semester 9 for a transfer from master’s to doctoral level are ineligible. |
| Amount: | 10 awards of $5,000 |
| Arthur D. Latornell Graduate Travel Grants [T5606] | |
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| Established to honour Arthur D. Latornell, OAC '50, who had a life-long special interest in resource management and conservation and in helping young people. One of the ten awards is available to 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. | |
| Donor(s): |
Estate of Arthur D. Latornell
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program with at least an “A-“ average in the last 2 years whose research interests relate to resource management and/or resource conservation are eligible. 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. These travel grants are offered to assist students in attending conferences, courses, Co-op student exchanges or study abroad programs in these areas. |
| Amount: | up to 40 awards varying amounts up to a total of $27,000 annually |
| Board of Graduate Studies: Research Scholarships [A5644] | |
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| These awards are available to students in the College of Arts, the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, and the College of Social & Applied Human Sciences, as well as selected departments in OAC each year. Students do not apply for these awards because departments nominate students to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies each semester. All eligible students will be considered for nomination by their departments with preference given to entering and first-year students. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time graduate students who have achieved at least a first-class average in the previous one-year of full-time, or equivalent, study. |
| Amount: | several awards of awards of $2,000 |
| Brinson Partners Inc. Bursaries [Z5701] | |
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| Established to allow students with financial need to continue their studies as full-time students. Submit a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by January 10. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Brinson Partners Inc. with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Full time students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF/OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,500 |
| Brock Doctoral Scholarship [E5906] | |
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| The Brock Doctoral Scholarship is one of the most prestigious doctoral awards available at the University. We seek to attract scholars with potential to attain a high level of academic achievement and to make significant teaching and research contributions. Winners represent the very best in their College and at the University. It is hoped that award holders will be mentors for future Brock Doctoral Scholarship winners. Equally weighted selection criteria include: (i) sustained, outstanding academic performance; (ii) history of leadership and/or service in schools and the community; (iii) evidence of strong teaching and research skills (including publication record if appropriate for the discipline); (iv) demonstrated outstanding communication skills, and (v) excellent potential for research and teaching as assessed by the College Dean. One additional criterion may be considered with lesser weighting: 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. In the last semester of the initial award, the recipients may apply for up to three more semesters of support. Students entering or transferring to a doctoral program in May, September or January following the deadline date should apply to their College Dean 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 and Postdoctoral Studies by March 1st, with the Dean’s written assessment of the candidate’s research and teaching potential attached. Applicants should use this checklist, found under the 'Graduate Awards Forms' heading, to ensure they have fully completed the application requirements. | |
| Donor(s): |
William and Anne Brock
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering full-time doctoral study in May, September or January following the deadline date. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $37,500 per year for up to four years |
| Burnbrae Farms Bursaries [Z5702] | |
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| Students must apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services. The awards will be distributed in the winter semester. ACCESS AWARD. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated interest in poultry science. | |
| Donor(s): |
Burnbrae Farms with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time graduate students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
| Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Travel Scholarships [Z5908] | |
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| The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, have established these travel scholarships to assist students study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Apply to Student Financial Services by June 30 for fall and/or winter travel, October 1 for winter travel and February 1 for summer travel with a completed Financial Need Assessment form and provide documentation that the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has approved both internal course enrolment requirements and the period of visit. In addition, include the 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. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem with the aid of the Ontario government's OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time graduate students approved to attend the Hebrew University of Jerusalem., as part of their Guelph undergraduate or graduate program of study. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | up to 3 awards totalling $7,500 |
| Care-a-thon Animal Welfare Research Scholarship [I5906] | |
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| It is given to a student registered in the faculty of Graduate Studies whose research is likely to have the most practical application to the improvement of animal welfare. Apply OVC Awards Committee including supporting letter from advisor, transcript and description of research project. | |
| Donor(s): |
The organizers of Care-a-thon, an annual animal welfare conference and fund raising event held at the Ontario Veterinary College.
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time graduate students registered in the faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in any department, whose research is concerned with animal welfare. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $250 |
| Cecil H. Franklin Graduate Scholarship in Soil and Water Conservation [I5134] | |
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| Apply to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by March 1 with the Cecil H. Franklin Graduate Scholarship in Soil and Water Conservation application. | |
| Donor(s): |
Cecil H. Franklin
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time MSc or PhD students whose research is related to soil and/or water conservation. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $6,000 |
| CFRU Volunteer Scholarship [I0215] | |
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| 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 letter describing the contributions made as a volunteer with CFRU and how those contributions have supported the operation and furthered the goals of CFRU. | |
| Donor(s): |
CFRU Alumni
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program with a minimum cumulative average of 70% who have volunteered at CFRU for at least one year. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Clan Fergusson Graduate Research Travel Grant [T5638] | |
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| Established in memory of deceased members of the Clan Fergusson Society of North America. The funds are used to provide travel grants to Guelph graduate students to visit Scotland for thesis research. Selection is by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Awards Committee in January each year, for travel by a registered student between February and the following January. Apply by October 17 to Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies with the Clan Fergusson Research Travel Grant Application and a reference letter from the Primary Advisor. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Estate of Donald MacNish Fergusson, "a Scotsman to the Marrow..."
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| Qualification(s): | 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. Master’s students may not be beyond semester 5 and doctoral students may not be beyond semester 7 at the time of travel. This grant may be held one time only. |
| Amount: | several awards totalling approximately $1000 |
| Class of '72: 25th Reunion Bursaries [Z5703] | |
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| Students should apply to Student Financial Services for awards to be distributed in the winter. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Class of ‘72: 25th Reunion Fund with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time graduate students who wish to study full-time, but who need financial support to do so. |
| Amount: | 3 awards of $1,000 |
| Class of OAC '60 Award for Outstanding Teaching Assistant [I5160] | |
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| Undergraduate and graduate students and faculty members are encouraged to make nominations at any time, accompanied by appropriate documentation. Nomination Forms should be submitted by March 1 to Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Class of OAC '60
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time graduate students who nominated by undergraduate, graduate and faculty members for teaching duties completed in the previous calendar year (i.e. January to December). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| CONACyT Tuition Scholarships [I5801] | |
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| In support of the CONACyT program, which provides funding for Mexican students attending the University of Guelph, scholarships valued at the difference between Canadian and International Tuition are available each year. 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. Application is not required. Selection will be based on highest academic performance over the last two years of study. | |
| Donor(s): |
The University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Entering full-time students from Mexico who are receiving sponsorship from CONACyT. |
| Amount: | up to 10 awards of variable value |
| CSC Tuition Scholarship [E5321] | |
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| In support of the agreement between the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and the University of Guelph. No application required. Application will be made through the submission of the Recommendation for Admission to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by March 1 of each year. Conditional upon the ongoing funding by the CSC. The scholarship may only be held for up to twelve semesters and will not go beyond these time limits. The two scholarships will be reserved for students whose advisors have minimal research funding (unable to provide GRA funding). | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students who are registered in or have graduated from a master’s program anywhere in China, who have been accepted into doctoral studies and will receive funding from the China Scholarship Council (CSC). |
| Amount: | up to 6 awards of approximately $5,300, up to 2 awards of approximately $11,300 |
| D.F. Forster Medal - Doctoral [C5952] | |
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| The D.F. Forster Medal - Magisteriate and D.F. Forster Medal - Doctoral are the most prestigious convocating graduate awards at the University of Guelph. These medals are awarded annually to one convocating Master’s student and one convocating PhD student who excel both academically and in extra-curricular activities. Selection will be based on high academic achievement as well as motivation, leadership and citizenship, demonstrated in part through significant involvement in extra-curricular activities. Research performance will also be considered. One Master’s student and one PhD student is nominated every year by each College Awards Committee by May 1 of each year; this deadline date will be communicated to Deans' office annually. The Senate Honours and Awards Committee will make the final selection and the medals will be awarded at Convocation in June. No application required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students graduating in June or who have graduated in the previous Fall or Winter from a PhD program who have achieved academic excellence during their program of graduate study. |
| Amount: | 1 medal |
| D.F. Forster Medal - Magisteriate [C5951] | |
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| The D.F. Forster Medal - Magisteriate and D.F. Forster Medal - Doctoral are the most prestigious convocating graduate awards at the University of Guelph. These medals are awarded annually to one convocating Master’s student and one convocating PhD student who excel both academically and in extra-curricular activities. Selection will be based on high academic achievement as well as motivation, leadership and citizenship, demonstrated in part through significant involvement in extra-curricular activities. Research performance will also be considered. One Master’s student and one PhD student is nominated every year by each College Awards Committee by May 1 of each year; this deadline date will be communicated to Deans' office annually. The Senate Honours and Awards Committee will make the final selection and the medals will be awarded at Convocation in June. No application required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students graduating in June or who have graduated in the previous Fall or Winter from a Master’s program who have achieved academic excellence during their program of graduate study. |
| Amount: | 1 medal |
| Dairy Farmers of Ontario Doctoral Research Scholarship [E5894] | |
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| Dairy Farmers of Ontario provides a research scholarship to an outstanding student entering or in Semester 1 or 2 of 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, but not limited to 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. Apply to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by completing the DFO Doctoral Research Assistantships application and submitting 2 sealed/signed letters of reference before February 1 or each year. Applicants to the scholarship must also have applied to a doctoral program at the University of Guelph with the intention of beginning in the upcoming May, September, or January semester. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dairy Farmers of Ontario
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time doctoral applicants, studying an area of research which is of interest to DFO, and with at least a first-class (A-) average in the most recently completed two years of academic study. |
| Amount: | 1 award of up to $35,000 per year for each of 3 years |
| Deans' Tri-Council Scholarship [A5250] | |
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| The Dean’s Tri-Council Scholarship awarded in equal semesterly payments, in the semester in which the tri-council award is confirmed to begin and is held for the duration of award. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time graduate students holding a Masters or Doctoral scholarship from NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR (recipients of Vanier or CGS-D are not eligible) |
| Amount: | several awards of $5,000 per year |
| Doug and Esther Ormrod Scholarships for Parents [I5633] | |
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| Established in celebration of Dr. Ormrod's twenty-six years as a faculty member and nine years as Dean of Graduate Studies (1986 - 1995). For outstanding graduate students 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. Apply by October 17 to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by completing the Doug and Esther Ormrod Scholarships for Parents application. Students may hold the award once while at Guelph in a master's program and once in a doctoral program of study. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. Ormrod, his wife Esther, OAC Class of '75, faculty, staff, friends and the university
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| Qualification(s): | 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. Master’s students may not be beyond semester 6 and doctoral students may not be beyond semester 9 at the time of application. Master’s students may not be beyond semester 6 and doctoral students may not be beyond semester 9 at the time of application. |
| Amount: | up to 3 awards of $500 |
| EFO/Dr. Donald Shaver Scholarships in Sustainable Poultry Production [E6000] | |
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| Established in recognition of Dr. Shaver’s impact on layer genetics and sustainable poultry production. Students must have completed an application for admission to an MSc or PhD graduate program, arrange to have 2 letters of reference submitted, and submit a one-page research proposal and a CV to the Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies grschol@uougelph.ca by February 1st. Students will be selected on the basis of outstanding previous academic performance (including transcripts, publication record and awards), letters of reference and research proposal and recipients are required to submit annual summary of their research. | |
| Donor(s): |
Egg Farmers of Ontario
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any graduate program (or registered in semester 1, 2, or 3 of their graduate program at the time of application who are conducting or proposing research in egg farming, such as, but not limited to: marketing initiatives aimed at growing the market for egg products; economic and business aspects of egg production and marketing, egg quality, safety and processing, environment; as well as layer production research related to improving nutrition, health and performance. |
| Amount: | Up to 4 Masters awards of $12,500 payable over 3 semesters, Up to 4 Doctoral award of $25,000 payable over 6 semesters |
| Ellen Nilsen Memorial Graduate Scholarship [E5847] | |
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| The recipient of the Nora Cebotarev Memorial Scholarship (E8012) will automatically be awarded the Ellen Nilsen Memorial Graduate Scholarship. This award is not a continuing award and the recipient will receive this scholarship payment in their first registered semester. No application required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Friends of Ellen Nilsen
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| Qualification(s): | International female students from developing countries who have demonstrated a commitment to social change and are entering a University of Guelph graduate program in the upcoming academic year (summer, fall or winter semester). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Estill Family Graduate Scholarship in the Arboretum [I5961] | |
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| Selection will be based on the strongest proposal and the strongest research potential as described by the referee. In the instance of a tie, the student with the highest GPA will be selected. Students may only receive this award once. Apply by October 15 to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (OGPS) at grschol@uoguelph.ca with an application form accompanied by a letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining the proposed research and how it relates to the Arboretum and a reference letter supporting your research potential; and a research proposal. In your letter, include an estimate of how much time will be spent in the Arboretum, who will be supervising the work and how outcomes will be reported to the Arboretum. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Estill Family
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any graduate program at the University of Guelph who are conducting research in the Arboretum. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $5,000 |
| Fred Thompson Scholarship [E5113] | |
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| Established 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. 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 and Postdoctoral Studies Awards by March 1 with a description of no more than two pages of proposed research and its application in industry or the community and two academic references. | |
| Donor(s): |
Food Industry Suppliers of Canada Scholarship Trust
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| Qualification(s): | Canadian citizens or permanent residents entering or transferring to their first Masters 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). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $9,000 (payable over 2 years of study) |
| Governor General's Academic Medal [C5607] | |
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| 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. Upon the request of the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in early April, each College will nominate one student to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Awards Committee. The nomination package should include the following: a summary letter from 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 and Postdoctoral Studies Awards Committee will be based entirely on this information. No application is required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Chancellery, Rideau Hall
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| Qualification(s): | All students who graduate from a graduate degree in the previous June, October and February convocations will be considered by their college or university school awards committee for nomination. |
| Amount: | 2 medal |
| Graduate Tuition Scholarships (GTS) [E5954] | |
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| The Graduate Tuition Scholarships (GTS) were created to assist each college in growing their graduate programs. Approximately 50 scholarships annually; specific allocations to master’s and doctoral students will be dependent on available budget. In any semester in which a student is receiving payment(s) from any of the following awards: Ontario Graduate Scholarships, Brock Doctoral Scholarship, Arrell Scholarships, Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships, Dairy Farmers of Ontario Doctoral Research Assistantship, or Tri-Council Scholarships, including the Vanier, they will forfeit the GTS payment to which they would otherwise have been entitled for that semester. However, subject to meeting all other eligibility criteria, the student will still receive any GTS payment(s) promised for any semester(s) before or after receipt of a non-tenable scholarship. Students must remain registered full-time and maintain satisfactory progress for the duration of the scholarship in order to maintain funding. Students do not apply; The GTS must be offered at or prior to the time of admission. College’s will nominate a predetermined number of candidates to the Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies by April 30 for the following academic year. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Canadian or permanent resident students entering a graduate program for the upcoming May, September, or January semester with a minimum 75% admission average. |
| Amount: | 35 awards of up to $8,000/year, up to $16,000 total, payable over up to 6 semesters, 15 awards of up to $8,000/year, up to $32,000 total payable, over up to 12 semesters |
| Gryphon Investment Counsel Bursaries [Z5707] | |
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| Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by January 10. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Gryphon Investment Counsel with the aid of the Ontario government's OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time graduate students with financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,500 |
| Guelph Compassionate Health & Dental Bursary [B5601] | |
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| This bursary has been established and approved by the Student Health and Dental Committee to assist students facing unforeseen health and dental needs 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. Apply to Student Financial Services, Manager, Student Awards, with: (1) a completed Financial Need Assessment form; (2) a letter from physician or dentist about the required procedure/treatment that indicate the nature of the unforeseen health or dental emergency and it’s impact on the student's studies; (3) cost estimates from the health or dental practitioner identified in the Regulated Health Professions Act/RHPA; (4) physician or dentist contact information; and (5) Insurance coverage – proof that this procedure is not covered under any provincial or private health coverage already, including the Student Health Plan Student. Applications will be reviewed throughout the semester to handle emergencies immediately. If approved for this bursary, a receipt will be required to be returned to our office once the procedure is completed, unless a receipt has been submitted with the application initially. Students may only receive the bursary once per academic year. | |
| Donor(s): |
Student Health and Dental Plan Committee
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| Qualification(s): | Students currently registered at the University of Guelph and/or be enrolled under the University of Guelph mandatory Student Health Plan. The student must require treatment for an unforeseen health and dental emergency, which is not currently or completely covered by the Student Health Plan, Student Dental Plan or comparable personal dental plan, and requires immediate intervention and treatment for which the consequences of not receiving treatment may impact on the student’s academic progress. |
| Amount: | several awards of various amounts to a maximum of $1,000 |
| H.J. Heinz Company Foundation David Yeung Award in Human Nutrition [I5729] | |
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| An endowment established to recognize Heinz Company employee, David Yeung, for his personal and professional contributions to the science of human nutrition. 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. 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. Candidates must fulfil the requirements of the Heinz Foundation (see Graduate Awards Officer at the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for more information) to be eligible for this scholarship. | |
| Donor(s): |
H.J. Heinz Company Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the first year of a MSc program who are conducting research in the science of human nutrition and demonstrate financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,750 |
| Herbert Armstrong Memorial Book Prize [I5632] | |
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| Established in memory of Herbert Armstrong, Dean of Graduate Studies, 1968 - 1980. All student members of the Board of Graduate Studies are automatically considered. Membership on other university Senate committees and/or university academic committees during the same period may be taken into consideration. The selection committee is the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Awards Committee. At the discretion of the committee, the prize may not be awarded every year. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Family and Friends of Herbert Armstrong
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time graduate students with high academic achievement who have 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). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $120 |
| Highdale Farms - Arthur and Rosmarie Spoerri Scholarship in Natural Sciences [E8006] | |
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| Established by Arthur and Rosmarie Spoerri of Nepean Ontario, to encourage students to pursue graduate studies in natural sciences, an award of $20,000, payable over two years, is available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are entering their first Master or Doctoral program in the natural sciences. No application required; the Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Awards Committee will consider all eligible students who have been offered admission to a graduate program in the upcoming summer, fall, or winter semester by April 15 annually and the student will the highest admission average will be awarded. Master’s students will be considered in even numbered years and doctoral students will be considered in odd numbered years. The recipient must remain registered in a natural sciences program to receive the second installment of the scholarship. | |
| Donor(s): |
Arthur and Rosmarie Spoerri of Nepean Ontario
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| Qualification(s): | Canadian citizens or permanent residents pursuing studies in the natural sciences who have been offered admission to their first Master or Doctoral program in the upcoming summer, fall, or winter semester by April 15. Students must have completed their respective undergraduate or Master’s degree studies with a minimum 80% cumulative average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $20,000 (payable over 2 years of study) |
| ICI Scholarship in Biotechnology [I5130] | |
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| Apply by March 1 to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by completing the ICI Scholarship in Biotechnology application. | |
| Donor(s): |
I.C.I. Canada Inc.
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time MSc or PhD student doing research in biotechnology who have a first-class ('A') average in the last two years of university work (courses and/or research) completed prior to May 1 each year. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $3,000 |
| International Doctoral Tuition Scholaship [E5982] | |
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| The University of Guelph provides a scholarship valued at $12,500 per year for up to four years. International students who become permanent residents or Canadian citizens will no longer be eligible for the scholarship. Incoming students who have not identified their residency status with the Office of Registrarial Services by the 14th class day are not eligible until such evidence is presented. No application required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Univeristy of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Outstanding international doctoral students with a minimum A- or 80% admission average; students admitted with an average lower than 80% will be eligible upon successful completion of their qualifying exam, for the remainder of the four-year period of eligibility. Scholarships are not tenable with the International Graduate Tuition Scholarship, Ontario Trillium Scholarships, Brock Doctoral Scholarships, Arrell Scholarships, Vanier CGS-D, Dairy Farmers of Ontario, China Scholarship Council, CONACyT, Science without Borders or any other third party funding (e.g., workplace funding, scholarships from a home government). |
| Amount: | various $50,000: $12,500/year for up to 4 years (3 equal payments) |
| International Doctoral Tuition Scholaship [I5982] | |
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| The University of Guelph provides a scholarship valued at $12,500 per year for up to four years. International students who become permanent residents or Canadian citizens will no longer be eligible for the scholarship. Incoming students who have not identified their residency status with the Office of Registrarial Services by the 14th class day are not eligible until such evidence is presented. No application required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Univeristy of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Outstanding international doctoral students with a minimum A- or 80% admission average; students admitted with an average lower than 80% will be eligible upon successful completion of their qualifying exam, for the remainder of the four-year period of eligibility. Scholarships are not tenable with the International Graduate Tuition Scholarship, Ontario Trillium Scholarships, Brock Doctoral Scholarships, Arrell Scholarships, Vanier CGS-D, Dairy Farmers of Ontario, China Scholarship Council, CONACyT, Science without Borders or any other third party funding (e.g., workplace funding, scholarships from a home government). |
| Amount: | various 50,000: 12,500/year for up to 4 years (3 equal payments) |
| Ivey Cook Bursaries [I3076] | |
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| 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 on a first come first served basis, based on the validity and need for an assessment. | |
| Donor(s): |
Suzanne Ivey Cook
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| Qualification(s): | 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. |
| Amount: | several awards of up to $1,000 |
| Leonard Connolly Exchange Scholarship [I0446] | |
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| Established in honour of Prof. Leonard Conolly, professor of drama, Chair of the Department of Drama, 1981-88, and Associate Vice-President Academic, 1988-92. This scholarship is for an exchange student visiting the University of Guelph. 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 April 15th, for visiting during the subsequent Fall or Winter semesters. | |
| Donor(s): |
Students, faculty, staff and friends of Prof. Leonard Conolly
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| Qualification(s): | 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). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| M. Frances Hucks Memorial Research Scholarship [Z5723] | |
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| Established in memory of Mary F. Hucks, (MAC ‘26) and honorary class president of (MAC ‘30). 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. Masters or doctoral students may hold the scholarship once per degree. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form, a one page thesis research proposal and a one page letter of reference from the principal advisor to Student Financial Services by January 10. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Estate of Mary F. Hucks with the aid of the Ontario Government’s OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time graduate students conducting research with a focus on human food, human nutritional health and/or biotechnology related to human food or nutrition with demonstrated financial need. Students cannot be beyond the start of the 12th month of study on January 10. 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 |
| Madame Vigdis Finnbogadottir Scholarships [I5800] | |
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| The University of Guelph provides two scholarships equal to the difference between international tuition and Canadian tuition for Icelandic students pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Guelph. Students will be nominated to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Awards Committee by the Icelandic Exchange Coordinator. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph in honour of the visit of the former Icelandic President Madame Vigdis Finnbogadottir in 1998
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time graduate 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. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of various amounts |
| Mary I. Whitelock Bursaries [Z5695] | |
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| Apply by January 10 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Estate of Mary I. Whitelock, a friend of the University, with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time graduate students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statement on Awards) |
| Amount: | several awards of up to $2,000 |
| Nora Cebotarev Memorial Graduate Scholarship [E8012] | |
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| This award was made possible from an estate gift from Professor Nora Cebotarev. The award recipient will be selected on the basis of high academic achievement and a commitment to social change as demonstrated through past activities and experiences. To be considered, the candidate needs to have applied for admission through OUAC by February 1 for entry to a graduate program in the summer, fall, or winter semester following the nomination deadline. A nomination letter from the Graduate Coordinator confirming the candidate's suitability for this award, and a copy of the nominee’s CV if not included in the application for admission, should be forwarded to the Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies by February 15th. The recipient of the Nora Cebotarev Memorial Graduate Scholarship will also be awarded the Ellen Nilsen Memorial Graduate Scholarship (E5847). Under extenuating circumstances the award may 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.. The recipient of the Nora Cebotarev Memorial Graduate Scholarship will also be awarded the Ellen Nilsen Memorial Graduate Scholarship (E5847). Under extenuating circumstances the award may 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. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Estate of Nora Cebotarev
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| Qualification(s): | International female students from developing countries who have demonstrated commitment to social change entering a graduate program in the upcoming academic year (summer, fall or winter semester). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $25,000 (payable over 6 semesters) |
| Norma Valeriote International Student Bursaries [I3009] | |
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| Preference 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. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Norma L. Valeriote
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| Qualification(s): | International students registered in any graduate program beyond class level 3 with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | Several of varying amounts |
| Richard and Sophia Hungerford Graduate Scholarships [Z5724] | |
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| Established to support graduate students in financial need whose research interests relate to developing countries. 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. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
The estate of Richard and Sophia Hungerford with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Registered or incoming graduate students with at least a cumulative 80% average in their last two years are eligible with demonstrated financial need. Students are ineligible if beyond semester 5 at the masters level and semester 7 at the doctoral level. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 7 awards of $5,000 |
| Richard and Sophia Hungerford Graduate Travel Grants [Z5725] | |
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| Students who meet the eligibility criterion will be awarded this travel grant based on the availability of overall funds in the endowment. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Graduate Travel Grants for Students Demonstrating Financial Need Application and a Financial Need Assessment Form by the appropriate deadline date. Application deadlines are October 1 for Winter travel, March 15 for Summer travel and June 30 for the upcoming Fall and/or Winter travel. Students may not receive this award more than two times during their graduate studies and this grant cannot be held with the University of Guelph Travel Grant T5713. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
The estate of Richard and Sophia Hungerford with the aid of the Ontario government's OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Registered students with demonstrated financial need who: i) have been accepted into a travel program (i.e exchange, study abroad, LOP) offered by the Centre for International Programs who will be studying in a developing country; or ii) are registered in a field course taking place in a developing country; or iii) are conducting research related to developing countries and will be travelling to further expand their knowledge and/or contributing towards their research/thesis. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | various awards of $500 to $3,000 |
| Roy C. Anderson Graduate Scholarship [Z5629] | |
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| Established In honour of Roy C. Anderson, professor and former chair of the Department of Zoology. 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. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. Denis H. Lynn and Dr. Patrick K. Woo with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students conducting research in parasitology; including all aspects of microbial, protozoan and metazoan infections in animals and plants. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF/OTSS award. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Scotiabank Bursaries [Z5709] | |
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| In order to allow students with financial need to continue their studies as full-time students, two bursaries are awarded. The awards will be distributed in the winter semester. Students must apply to Student Financial Services. ACCESS AWARDS | |
| Donor(s): |
Scotiabank with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time graduate students with financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,500 |
| Sports Media and Sports Broadcasting Scholarships [I1035] | |
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| Apply by May 15th to Student Financial Services by submitting a one page letter outlining sports media or sports broadcasting experience in the past year. Letters can be emailed to awards@uoguelph.ca. Selection is based on highest cumulative average. If no applications are received preference will be given to a student minoring in Media and Cinema Studies and who have the highest GPA. | |
| Donor(s): |
Rogers Media Inc.
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program who have demonstrated experience in sports media and sports broadcasting. Preference to students involved in on campus activities in the sports media and/or sports broadcasting areas. To be awarded to an undergraduate student first, then to a graduate student if no undergraduate students apply. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $2,500 |
| Stanley Saunders Scholarship for Music [I8009] | |
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| Matched by the University Graduate Scholarship Matching Program, this scholarship is provided through a generous bequest from Dr. Richard Carlton, faculty member in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology from 1972 to December, 1990. 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 Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by March 1st, with an outline of the intended research, a curriculum vitae, and a detailed budget for the entire research project. Travel costs for a research project are an acceptable budget item. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. Richard Carlton
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| Qualification(s): | For thesis graduate students whose research focus is furthering the fundamental understanding of the nature and function of music in human society. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $6,000 |
| University of Guelph ACCESS Scholarships [Z5688] | |
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| Apply by January 10 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Alumni and friends of the University of Guelph with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Undergraduate, graduate or OAC(Guelph) diploma graduate students who wish to study full-time but who need financial support to do so. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | several awards of up to $2,000 |
| University of Guelph Alumni Association Access Bursaries [Z5710] | |
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| Established by the University of Guelph Alumni Association, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to support students who wish to study full-time but who need financial support to do so. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by January 10. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph Alumni Association with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any graduate program with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF/OTSS |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,250 |
| University of Guelph Graduate Student Paid Parental Leave Fund [I5989] | |
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| The University of Guelph provides support to full-time doctoral students whose guaranteed stipend is suspended while on an approved Leave of Absence from their doctoral graduate program. Total value of each award could be up to 1/3 of their annual funding package to a maximum of $2,700 per semester for up to three semesters of consecutive leave of absences (up to $8,100 total); when a doctoral student takes a leave of absence for a semester already underway, the award amount will be pro-rated according to the tuition rebate schedule. Students must submit an application package to the Awards Officers in the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (grschol@uoguelph.ca) that includes a: completed Paid Parental Leave Fund application form; completed request for Leave of Absence/Withdrawal form. Supporting documentation (proof of birth, adoption) must be produced before/upon immediate return to full-time registration status. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, subject to fund availability. Not tenable during the Paid Parental Leave period approved for Tri-Council Scholarship (including the Vanier) holders. | |
| Donor(s): |
Board of Graduate Studies
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| Qualification(s): | Students must have completed at least one full-time registered semester in a doctoral program prior to the semester of application; be registered at the time of application; be within the Completion Period for their graduate program; have applied for a Leave of Absence from their graduate program for parental leave reasons (birth or adoption); be receiving, if not for the leave of absence, a funding package from their Department, for the semester(s) in which they are taking leave. |
| Amount: | several awards of varying amounts |
| University of Guelph International Student Bursary [B5778] | |
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| The University of Guelph provides support to International graduate students that are faced with unexpected, or unforeseen financial shortfalls while registered on campus. Students should apply to the International Student Advisor by Nov. 1 for the fall semester; March 1 for the winter semester, and July 2 for the summer semester with a completed International Student Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). If students have an emergency situation, please contact the International Student Advisor, in Student Life, University Centre, Level 3. | |
| Donor(s): |
The University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | International students (defined as paying the International tuition fee) regsitered in any graduate program who have completed a minimum of three semesters and has demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | several awards of various amounts |
| University of Guelph Travel Grants [T5713] | |
|---|---|
| The University of Guelph, through the sale of Guelph London House, has established an endowment to provide travel grants to students. Students may only receive this travel award once per degree. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Graduate Travel Grants for Students Demonstrating Financial Need Application and a Financial Need Assessment Form by the appropriate deadline date. Application deadlines are October 1 for Winter travel, March 15 for Summer travel and June 30 for the upcoming Fall and/or Winter travel. | |
| Donor(s): |
The University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Graduate students who wish to study outside of Canada for a minimum of two months, have a minimum 70% cumulative average, and who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students participating in the London Semester. |
| Amount: | several variable |
| W.N. Vaughan Medal [C0299] | |
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| 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. | |
| Donor(s): |
Friends of Walter N. Vaughan
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| Qualification(s): | 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. |
| Amount: | 1 medal |