IX--Scholarships and Other Awards, In-course Awards for B.A. |
Alumni In-Course Merit Scholarships, College of Arts |
Established by the College of Arts and the Development and Public Affairs Office. Application not required. [I0476]
Qualification(s): Students in the B.A. program who have completed from 7.50 to 12.50 credits in the General Program or from 7.50 to 17.50 credits in the Honours Program by the beginning of the summer semester. Consideration is given to distributing the scholarships among the various academic offerings in the College of Arts.
Amount: Seven awards of $500
Alzheimer Society of Guelph-Wellington Scholarship for Study in Dementia |
The Alzheimer Society of Guelph-Wellington, in recognition of the dedication of family and friends of people living with dementia, has established this scholarship. Apply by letter to the C.S.A.H.S. Undergraduate Awards Committee by April 1, outlining how the honours thesis research relates to the promotion of a better understanding of dementia and/or dementia care. A one-page letter of recommendation from the thesis supervisor should also be included. [I0468]
Qualification(s): Undergraduate student with a minimum 75% cumulative average writing an honours thesis on a topic related to dementia or dementia care. Preference will be given to a student registered in a discipline in C.S.A.H.S.
Amount: One award of $500
Jakob Amstutz Prize |
Donated by the Guelph Philosophical Society in memory of Jakob Amstutz, a valued faculty member of the Philosophy Department for more than 20 years. Application not required. [I0399]
Qualification(s): Student graduating from an honours philosophy program with the highest cumulative average in his or her philosophy courses.
Austrian Embassy Prize |
Qualification(s): Advanced students of German who have shown excellence in the past two semesters, but need not be graduating. Application not required.
Rex Barrell Prize in French |
Established by University Professor Emeritus Rex A. Barrell. Application not required. [I0393]
Qualification(s): Awarded to the student with the best major essay in either FREN*3050, Eighteenth Century Theatre or FREN*3070, Enlightenment and Crisis in the previous fall or winter semester.
Amount: One book prize ($50 value)
J.M. Bell Classics Scholarship |
Application not required. [I0204]
Qualification(s): Student continuing in an honours program in Classics with the highest average (80% or above) in 4.00 credits (for courses prefixed 24, 48, 61) beyond the 1000 level. The award may only be held once.
Blackburn Scholarship |
In commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Ontario Agricultural College, Dr. D.J. Blackburn, a retired faculty member in Rural Extension Studies and former Director of the Associate Diploma Program has established this scholarship. Apply by letter citing athletic contributions to the O.A.C. Awards Committee by April 1. [I0404]
Qualification(s): O.A.C. degree or diploma student who has participated in intercollegiate athletics and maintained a minimum cumulative average of 70% while registered at Guelph. Athletic excellence and leadership will be used to determine the recipient.
Joanna Bartlett Boehnert Memorial Prize in Women's Studies |
Established by family, friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Joanna Boehnert, a professor in the Department of Psychology (1968-2001) who established the Guelph Women's Studies program in 1980 and served as the program's co-ordinator for 14 years. Application not required. [C0502]
Qualification(s): Graduating honours student majoring in Women's Studies. The award will be presented to the student who has attained the highest cumulative specialization average.
Semester(s): 8
Amount: One award of $1,000
Edmund C. Bovey Scholarship in Philosophy |
Donated by Sandra and Joseph Rotman. The award will be made in 2 installments of $500 payable after registration in semesters 7 and 8. Application not required. [I0113]
Qualification(s): Awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average in Philosophy courses who has completed 6 semesters in the major honours, combined honours, or specialized honours program in Philosophy.
Semester(s): 6
Amount: One award of $1,000
Norma Bowen Memorial Scholarship in Psychology |
Apply in writing by July 1 to the Chair of the Psychology Department's Undergraduate Affairs and Curriculum Committee (UACC). [I0154]
Qualification(s): Presented to a student with an excellent academic record in the first 5 semesters of a Psychology program. Preference will be given to "mature" students.
Semester(s): 5
Amount: One award of $600
Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation Printmaking Prize |
Application not required. [I0035]
Qualification(s): Student enrolled in a printmaking course at any level who produces the most outstanding print during the semester. The prize winning print will become part of the Print Study Collection.
Canadian Federation of University Women/Guelph Scholarship |
The Guelph Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women provides this annual scholarship. Application not required. [I0294]
Qualification(s): Female student registered in semester 5 or 6 in the Fall semester in either B.SC.(Eng.), B.A. (College of Physical and Engineering Science) or B.SC. (College of Physical and Engineering Science) who has the highest cumulative average. Preference will be given to a student who has graduated from a secondary school in Wellington County.
Semester(s): 5 or 6
Jean Carter Memorial Gerontology Scholarship |
Established by the family and friends of Jean Carter, a Mac' 38 graduate who was actively involved in the life of the College and the University. Apply by letter to the C.S.A.H.S. Undergraduate Awards Committee, Dean's Office by April 1st, including a statement that outlines the student's experience working with the elderly in a volunteer capacity as well as extracurricular involvement the student may have and two letters of reference, one of which should be from someone who can speak to the student's volunteer experiences with the elderly, while the other should comment on the extracurricular activities of the student. [I0488]
Qualification(s): Undergraduate student in the C.S.A.H.S. who has completed at least 10.00 credits with a minimum 70% cumulative average and has made a significant contribution to the care of the elderly. Preference will be given to students in the B.A.Sc. program majoring in Gerontology.
Amount: One award of $1,000
C.A.S.U. (College of Arts Student Union) Book Prizes |
Students may win the prize once only in each department or school. Apply to the Chair of the Department or the Director of the School by April 30. [I0155]
Qualification(s): Students enrolled in the College of Arts who have completed semesters 3, 4, 5 and 6, in the B.A. program. The recipient will have attained a 70% average in their major, and have demonstrated significant volunteer participation in the social, political or cultural life of the University of Guelph.
Semester(s): 3, 4, 5, 6
Amount: Eight book prizes ($50 value)
C.A.S.U. (College of Arts Student Union) Award |
Apply by letter to Student Financial Services by April 1 stating area of participation, dates of participation and nature of contribution. This award may be held once only. [I0161]
Qualification(s): Student within the College of Arts who has completed semesters 3 - 8, and who participated in the social, political and cultural life of the University.
Semester(s): 3 to 8
J. Ross Cavers International Exchange Scholarship |
O.A.C. '53 provides this scholarship in memory of J. Ross Cavers, their honorary year member and Professor Emeritus. Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1. [T0051]
Qualification(s): Undergraduate student in O.A.C. with travel and/or housing costs associated with a semester or more of academic study or cooperative work experience through a recognized university outside Canada. Students must have completed [7.50] credits and have satisfactory academic standing in their undergraduate course work. Preference will be given to a candidate who has exhibited qualities of leadership.
E.A. (Nora) Cebotarev Prize |
Established by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology to honour Professor Emeritus E.A. (Nora) Cebotarev's outstanding contribution to graduate programs in Sociology and Anthropology and to the life of the department and the larger community. Presented in the Fall semester. Application not required. [C0464]
Qualification(s): Graduating student with an honours specialization from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology who has excelled academically by achieving a minimum cumulative average of 80% and has served the university and larger community.
CIDS: Biophysical Environment and Development Award |
Established by the College of Social and Applied Human Science. Presented in the Winter semester. Application not required. [C0461]
Qualification(s): Outstanding student, who has achieved academic excellence, a minimum cumulative average of 80%, and service to the international community. The student will have completed at least 15.00 credits and will graduate in the Winter or expect to graduate in the Spring or Fall convocation ceremonies upon completion of their final year of the Biophysical Environment and Development area of emphasis of the honours International Development degree.
CIDS: Economics and Business Development Award |
Established by the College of Social and Applied Human Science. Presented in the Winter semester. Application not required. [C0460]
Qualification(s): Outstanding student, who has achieved academic excellence, a minimum cumulative average of 80%, and service to the international community. The student will have completed at least 15.00 credits and will graduate in the Winter or expect to graduate in the Spring or Fall convocation ceremonies upon completion of their final year of the Economics and Business development area of emphasis of the honours International Development degree.
CIDS: Latin American Studies Award |
Established by the College of Social and Applied Human Science. Presented in the Winter semester. Application not required. [C0459]
Qualification(s): Outstanding student, who has achieved academic excellence, a minimum cumulative average of 80%, and service to the international community. The student will have completed at least 15.00 credits and will graduate in the Winter or expect to graduate in the Spring or Fall convocation ceremonies upon completion of their final year of the Latin American Studies area of emphasis of the honours International Development degree.
CIDS: Political Economy and Administrative Change Award |
Established by the College of Social and Applied Human Science. Presented in the Winter semester. Application not required. [C0458]
Qualification(s): Outstanding student, who has achieved academic excellence, a minimum cumulative average of 80%, and service to the international community. The student will have completed at least 15 credits and will graduate in the Winter or expect to graduate in the Spring or Fall convocation ceremonies upon completion of their final year of the Political Economy and Administrative Change area of emphasis of the honours International Development degree.
CIDS: Rural and Agricultural Development Award |
Established by the College of Social and Applied Human Science. Presented in the Winter semester. Application not required. [C0457]
Qualification(s): Outstanding student, who has achieved academic excellence, a minimum cumulative average of 80%, and service to the international community. The student will have completed at least 15.00 credits and will graduate in the Winter or expect to graduate in the Spring or Fall convocation ceremonies upon completion of their final year of the Rural and Agricultural Development area of emphasis of the honours International Development degree.
CIDS: Women in the Development Process Award |
Established by the College of Social and Applied Human Science. Presented in the Winter semester. Application not required. [C0462]
Qualification(s): Outstanding student, who has achieved academic excellence, a minimum cumulative average of 80%, and service to the international community. The student will have completed at least 15.00 credits and will graduate in the Winter or expect to graduate in the Spring or Fall convocation ceremonies upon completion of their final year of the Women in Development Process area of emphasis of the honours International Development degree.
Class of 1905 Scholarship |
Established by the graduating class of 1905. Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1. [I0060]
Qualification(s): Student who has completed the 6th semester level in a major in an Ontario Agricultural College department, is considered to be the most outstanding student in the class and who, through activity in all branches of college life, as well as proficiency in scholarship during the program, has done most for the college, for fellow students and for personal development.
Semester(s): 6
Class of '51 O.A.C. Leadership Awards |
Established by Year '51 O.A.C., on the occasion of its 45th anniversary. At the discretion of the O.A.C. Awards Committee students may be selected before graduation. [C0063]
Qualification(s): Students graduating from the degree program in a major in an O.A.C. department who have a 70% standing in the final year of study and who have demonstrated leadership in the College or University extracurricular activities.
Semester(s): 8
Amount: Up to four awards of $1,000
Class '67 O.A.C. Centennial Scholarship |
Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [I0067]
Qualification(s): Student majoring in an O.A.C. department who through activity in all branches of college life as well as scholastic achievement has made an outstanding contribution to the University.
Semester(s): 6
Class of '76 Graduation Prize |
This prize is not tenable with the Charles McGowan or the Beth Duncan Gold Medalist. Application not required. [C0068]
Qualification(s): Outstanding graduating student majoring in an O.A.C. department who has been active in O.A.C. student activities while maintaining a minimum of 70% standing.
Semester(s): 8
Amount: One award of $100
College of Arts Alumni Drama Prizes |
Application not required. [I0070]
Qualification(s): Drama students in the honours program entering their 7th semester, with the highest cumulative average in Drama courses.
Semester(s): 6
Amount: Two awards of $250
College of Arts Medal |
The College of Arts Medal is awarded in June to the student graduating from the College of Arts in the Spring or two previous convocations with the highest cumulative average. Application not required. [C0383]
College of Physical and Engineering Science Academic Scholarship |
Application not required. [I0073]
Qualification(s): Offered in the Winter semester to students who have completed at least 6 semesters of a College of Physical and Engineering Science program and have excellent grades but have not received awards recently.
Semester(s): 6, 7
College of Physical and Engineering Science Alumni Association Scholarships |
Scholarships available to Canadian students for one semester are awarded in the Fall semester to students who have completed semester 4 in the previous Fall, Winter or Spring semesters and are enrolled in semester 5 or higher of a College of Physical and Engineering Science program. Application not required. [I0074]
Qualification(s): Recipients will be selected on the basis of a high average in courses normally taken in the 3rd and 4th semesters. Students must have been registered in at least 5.00 credits and a minimum 80% average is required.
Semester(s): 4
Amount: Two awards of tuition for one semester
College of Physical and Engineering Science Graduation Prize |
The winner will be selected in May from all students who have completed the program in the previous twelve months. Application not required. [I0075]
Qualification(s): Student graduating with the highest cumulative average from an honours B.Sc. program in a Physical and Engineering Science area.
Semester(s): 8
College of Physical and Engineering Science Scholarship |
Awarded in the Fall semester to a student who has completed semester 6 in the previous Fall, Winter or Spring semesters and who is enrolled in semester 7 or 8 of a College of Physical and Engineering Science program. Application not required. [I0076]
Qualification(s): Recipients will be selected on the basis of a high average (minimum 80% average required) in courses normally taken in the 5th and 6th semesters
Semester(s): 7
College of Social Science Alumni Heritage |
Established in recognition of the valuable contributions made over many years by College of Social Science alumni and the Alumni Association to the life and vitality of the University. Awarded in the Fall semester. Application not required. [I0492]
Qualification(s): Students registered in the C.S.A.H.S. with the highest cumulative program average of at least 80.0% who have completed between 10.00 and 12.50 course credits and who registered in C.S.A.H.S. in the subsequent Fall Semester. One scholarship will be awarded to a full or part-time student registered in a program offered by each of the following six C.S.A.H.S. administrative and academic units: Economics, Geography, International Development Studies, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology and Anthropology. This scholarship may be held once only.
Amount: Six awards of $1,000
Dorothy M. Collins Scholarship in Music |
Established by the family of Dorothy Collins to honour her involvement with the Guelph Spring Festival, the Wellington County Museum, and other cultural organizations throughout Ontario. Apply by letter with résumé and supporting material to the Director of the School of Fine Art and Music by April 1. [I0412]
Qualification(s): B.A. student with a major or minor in Music who has completed semester 4 and has demonstrated high achievement in voice studies, academic excellence and musical contribution to the community beyond the university. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in vocal studies by completing MUSC*2500 (Applied Music III in Voice) with a mark of at least 85%.
Computing and Information Science Prizes |
Offered annually to students in a major Computing and Information Science program with distinguished academic performance. Application not required. [I0078]
Qualification(s): Winners will be selected in May from among those students who have completed semester 4 or 6 in the preceding twelve months.
Semester(s): 4, 6
Constas Prize |
This scholarship is offered in memory of Helen Constas, by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. It will be awarded at the Spring Convocation. Application not required. [C0079]
Qualification(s): Student who is graduating with distinction (or has graduated at the previous Winter or Fall Convocation) in a major in an honours program offered by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and who has the highest cumulative average above 80% in Sociology and Anthropology courses.
Semester(s): 8
Amount: One award of $100
Consul General of Belgium Prize for French House |
The recipient will be selected by a committee consisting of the French House Program Director, a representative of North Residences, and the Head of French Studies. The award is presented at the end of the Winter semester by the Belgian Consul General. Application not required. [I0080]
Qualification(s): Student resident in French House with good academic standing, who has made the greatest contribution to the program of the residence and to the knowledge of Francophone cultures.
Christian Cardell Corbet Medal and Prize in Sculpture |
Established in honour of Christian Cardell Corbet, artist, President of the Canadian Portrait Academic and former Guelph Student and presented for outstanding contribution in sculpture classes. Application not required. [I0481]
Qualification(s): B.A. students majoring in Studio Art who, during the previous summer, fall and winter semesters, have completed at least 12.50 credits (including SART*3300-Sculpture II), and who have obtained a minimum 75% average in Studio Art courses. Applicants must also have demonstrated superior quality in work produced, effort expended and promise shown.
Amount: One award of $200 and an original bronze art medal
C.S.A.H.S. Student Volunteer Scholarship |
Inspired by Theresa Firestone, FACS '78, and funded by the Harshman Fellowships Society and Pfizer Canada Inc.. Students may apply on their own or be recommended by other students, faculty members or administrators from non-profit organisations. Applications are available from the C.S.A.H.S. Dean's Office. Apply to the C.S.A.H.S. Dean's Office with a completed application form, a summary letter outlining the student's volunteer experience and what has been gained or learned from this experience that has enhanced his/her personal growth and/or career goals, and 2 letters of recommendation by April 1. [I0482]
Qualification(s): This scholarship will be awarded to the Student Volunteer of the year to help defray the costs associated with volunteerism.
Amount: One award of $350 (an equal amount will be awarded to the charitable organisation of the recipient's choice).
F.A. Dahms Geography Alumni Scholarship |
Established in honour of the retirement of Dr. Fred Dahms, one of the founding members and former Chair (1968-74) of the Department of Geography, by alumni, colleagues and friends. Application not required. [I0500]
Qualification(s): Full-time or part-time undergraduate student who has completed 15.00 credits in the major honours program in the Department of Geography.
Amount: One award of $500
Department of Psychology Prize for Academic and Extracurricular Excellence |
Provided by the Department of Psychology to recognize its nominee for the Winegard Medal. Apply to the Department of Psychology Undergraduate Academic Counsellor by January 15th, including a list of extracurricular activities. [C0344]
Qualification(s): Student enrolled in the B.A. Honours program or the honours specialization in the B.Sc. program majoring in Psychology. The recipient will be selected on the basis of high academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.
Semester(s): 8
Dimensions Prize (Art History) |
Application not required. [C0087]
Qualification(s): Student completing the honours Art History program, specializing in Art History courses at the 3000 and 4000 levels.
Amount: One award of $100
Dimensions Prize (Studio) |
Application not required. [I0088]
Qualification(s): Studio Arts major with good academic standing who has submitted work to the Annual Jury Show, for a work in that show.
Amount: One award of $100
Essay Prize in Music |
Essays should be submitted to the Director of the School of Fine Art and Music. [I0357]
Qualification(s): Student with at least Honours standing in the Honours Music Major or Minor program for the best research paper submitted in a 3000 or 4000 level music course (excluding papers written for MUSC*4401/2).
Essays in Theatre/Etudes Theatrales Prize |
Awarded in the Winter semester. Application not required. [I0115]
Qualification(s): Student in a major or honours program in Drama with the highest cumulative average at the end of the 5th semester.
Semester(s): 5
Amount: One book prize
Faculty Prizes in Classics |
The prizes are awarded to students selected by members of the Classics Section of the School of Languages and Literatures and by the Director of the School. Application not required. [I0098]
Qualification(s): Students registered in any Classics program are eligible and the awards are based on aggregate performance in one or more courses totalling 1 credit at the 2000 level or above from Classical Studies, Greek or Latin.
R.A. Fisher Statistics Scholarship |
Established to honour one of the founding fathers of statistics. Awarded in the Fall semester. Not tenable with the Year Three Statistics Scholarship. Application not required. [I0102]
Qualification(s): Student majoring in statistics in year three (i.e. one who has completed a minimum of 10.00 credits up to a maximum of 14.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80% and the highest grades over 80% in STATS*2040 and STATS*2050 or equivalent. A student may be considered for this award once only.
French Consul Prize |
Selection by Faculty in French Studies (School of Languages and Literatures). [I0105]
Qualification(s): Offered to a student for work in oral French.
Semester(s): 6
Amount: One book prize
Friends of Music Book Prize |
Established by the Friends of Music of the University of Guelph. Application not required. [I0218]
Qualification(s): Student who, in a given year, has completed at least 15.00 credits toward the honours B.A. with a major in Music and has the highest cumulative average in Music courses.
Amount: Book prize(s) to the value of $100
Friends of Music In-Course Scholarship |
Established by the Friends of Music of the University of Guelph. Application not required. [I0195]
Qualification(s): Student registered in any honours degree program with a major or minor in Music who has completed a minimum of 10.00 credits toward that degree with the highest average (above 70%) in Music courses.
Friends of Music In-course Scholarship in Applied Music |
Established by the Friends of Music of the University of Guelph. Application not required. [I0497]
Qualification(s): Student registered in any honours degree program with a major or minor in Music who has completed a minimum of 10.00 credits with a cumulative average of at least 70% and who has completed MUSC*3510 (Applied Music) with the highest grade above 80%.
John Kenneth Galbraith Scholarship in Economics |
Apply in writing to the Chair, Department of Economics by March 1. [I0108]
Qualification(s): Student who has completed, or is about to complete, the 5th semester level in the B.A. program, and who has declared intent to proceed in an honours program in Economics. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of high academic standing, particularly in courses in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Mathematics and Statistics and will be presented after the recipient has registered for the 7th semester level of an honours program in Economics.
Semester(s): 5
Amount: One award of $600
Geography Alumni Semester 4 Scholarship |
Offered through the Alma Mater Fund by the Geography Alumni. Application not required. [I0368]
Qualification(s): Student who has completed four semesters in a major honours program in the Department of Geography. The scholarship will be awarded competitively in September of each year based on cumulative academic performance.
Semester(s): 4
Geography Alumni Semester 6 Scholarship |
Offered through the Alma Mater Fund by the Geography Alumni. Application not required. [I0385]
Qualification(s): Student who has completed six semesters in a major honours program in the Department of Geography. The scholarship will be awarded competitively in September of each year based on cumulative academic performance.
Semester(s): 6
German Consulate Prize |
Presented in the Spring semester. [C0110]
Qualification(s): Students who are graduating from an honours program in German Studies.
Semester(s): 8
Gold Medal in English |
This gold medal is offered by the faculty of the English Section of the School of Literatures and Performance Studies in English. Application not required. [C0112]
Qualification(s): Student who has made the highest standing on the whole of the honours work in English, providing that it is an 80% standing and completed at least 6 semesters of the program at the University of Guelph.
Semester(s): 8
Amount: One award of a gold medal
George Grant Memorial Prize |
Established in memory of George Grant by Dr. William Christian, a Professor in the Department of Political Science. Application not required. [C0472]
Qualification(s): Student in the B.A. honours program majoring in Political Science and graduating with the highest cumulative average in all degree courses.
Semester(s): 8
Amount: One award of $200
Guelph Creative Arts Association, Gordon Couling Scholarship |
Application for this scholarship is to be made by submitting a portfolio of studio work through the office of the School of Fine Art and Music no later than the final day of classes of the Winter semester. [I0117]
Qualification(s): Studio Arts major who has completed, or is completing, 12.50 credits at the time of application, who is proceeding towards an honours degree in Studio Arts, and who has a cumulative average of at least 70% in all previous course attempts in Art History and Studio Arts.
Semester(s): 6, 7, 8
Gloria Guthrie Memorial Music Scholarship |
Application not required. [C0346]
Qualification(s): Student graduating in honours Music who has obtained the highest average above 80% in Music courses.
Semester(s): 8
Amount: One award of $500
Ted Hadwen Scholarship |
Established by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Awarded in the Spring semester. Application not required. [C0490]
Qualification(s): Student graduating with an honours major in either Sociology or Anthropology whose thesis has been judged to be the best among those completed during the academic year ending with the completion of the Winter semester.
Wilma Hollywood Memorial Scholarship |
Established by the Department of Psychology, in honour of the late Wilma Hollywood, a long-serving staff member. Application not required. [I0509]
Qualification(s): Student majoring in Psychology in either the B.A. or B.SC. program who has achieved the highest cumulative average in the core courses.
Amount: One award of $200
Italian Consulate Prize in Italian Studies |
Application not required. [I0143]
Qualification(s): Student intending to continue the study of Italian presently enrolled in ITAL*2270 or ITAL*1070 who obtains the highest standing in the course.
Amount: One book prize (approximate value $30)
Ralph and Edith Kidd Memorial Scholarship in Music |
Established by the Friends of Music of the University of Guelph in honour of Ralph Kidd, first chairman of the Department of Music, and his wife Edith Kidd, who were responsible for establishing the Thursdays at Noon concert series in 1968. Application not required. [I0463]
Qualification(s): Student registered in the Honours B.A. or other honours degree program with either a major or a minor in Music, who has completed at least 15.00 credits and who has the highest average (above 70%) in Music courses.
Amount: One award of $500
Andrea Laatsch Scholarship |
Application not required. [I0168]
Qualification(s): Student who has high academic standing in the 2nd year of the German Studies program during the preceding calendar year and has made significant contributions to the University community.
Semester(s): 4
Leibniz/Newton Scholarship |
Established in honour of two founding fathers of calculus. Awarded in the Fall semester. Not tenable with the T.D. Newton Memorial Scholarship. Application not required. [I0156]
Qualification(s): A second year mathematics or statistics major (i.e. one who has completed a minimum of 5 credits up to a maximum of 9.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80% and the highest grades over 80% in MATH*1200 and MATH*1210.
Amount: One award of $500
Joseph N. Macerollo Award in Italian Studies |
Application not required. [I0175]
Qualification(s): Student who has completed Intermediate Italian II--ITAL*2070, and who intends to continue studies toward a degree in the Italian Studies program
Murdo MacKinnon Scholarships |
One or more scholarships given to students completing semesters 5, 6 or 7 during the Winter semester will be considered by the College Awards Committee. Application not required. [I0169]
Qualification(s): Student(s) registered in an honours major program in the College of Arts in Music, Drama, Art History, Studio Arts, English, History, Philosophy, Languages and Literatures or French Studies with the highest cumulative average in his/her honour subject(s). Preference will be given to students who have done all of their work at the University of Guelph.
Semester(s): 5, 6, 7
E.B. MacNaughton Convocation Prize |
Established by the College of Physical and Engineering Science to honour Earl B. MacNaughton, former head of the Department of Physics and founding Dean of the College of Physical Science. Application not required. [C0171]
Qualification(s): The College of Physical and Engineering Science nominee for the Winegard Medal.
Semester(s): 8
Amount: One award of a gold medal and $250
Jack Madden Medal in Economic History |
Application not required. [C0173]
Qualification(s): Student in honours Economics at the completion of the Winter semester, or who has graduated in the previous Fall or Spring semester, who has demonstrated high academic standing at the University of Guelph.
Semester(s): 8
Amount: One award of a medal and $200
Massey Fund Travel Scholarships |
Travel scholarships available from the Massey Fund. Not tenable with other awards that support travel costs. Apply by letter outlining the study abroad/exchange program and travel costs to the O.A.C. Dean's Office by April 15. [T0417]
Qualification(s): O.A.C. undergraduate students who are participating in an approved study abroad or exchange program outside Canada. Academic standing in the last two full-time semesters or equivalent will be used to determine recipients.
D.C. Masters Prize in History |
Provided by the Department of History in the College of Arts to a student selected annually in the Spring semester from students who have completed their degrees in the previous twelve months. Application not required. [C0180]
Qualification(s): Student completing the honours program in History (specialized honours, combined honours, or major honours) with the highest cumulative average (minimum of 80%) in History courses at the 3000 and 4000 levels in the preceding academic year.
Semester(s): 8
Mathematics Graduation Prize |
Awarded at Summer Convocation. Application not required. [C0182]
Qualification(s): The graduating student who has majored in mathematics and who in the past year has graduated from an honours degree program with the highest cumulative average over 80%.
Amount: One award of $250 and a commemorative plaque
Marion McKenzie Prizes for Outstanding Achievement in History |
Established in memory of Marion McKenzie (1905-1994), a teacher who had a love of learning and a continuing curiosity about the world both past and present. Application not required. [I0470]
Qualification(s): Awarded to the top student in each of the required core courses in the History program (HIST*1010, HIST*2450, HIST*2602). The recipient for HIST*1010 must have completed no more than 5.00 credits; the recipient for HIST*2450, no more than 10.00 credits and in the History program; and the recipient for HIST*2602 no more than 10.00 credits.
Amount: Three awards of $100
McLean Scholarships in English |
These scholarships are offered in memory of Prof. Ernest Cyrus McLean, a member of O.A.C. from 1921 to 1960 and Chair of the Department of English from 1954 to 1960. Application not required. [I0188]
Qualification(s): Students in a B.A. program in English who have completed semester 4 in the previous Spring, Fall or Winter semesters with a high academic standing. A cumulative 80% average in English courses is considered the minimum requirement.
Semester(s): 4
Charles McGowan Memorial Prize |
Fund established in memory of the late Lieutenant Charles McGowan. Application not required. [C0187]
Qualification(s): Outstanding graduating student in an O.A.C. degree program.
Semester(s): 8
John F. Melby Honours Thesis Prize |
Offered by members of the Department of Political Studies, colleagues and friends of Professor Melby. Application should be made to the honours undergraduate advisor after successful completion of courses POLS*4980 and POLS*4990. [C0189]
Qualification(s): Honours student in Political Studies, based on the honours thesis.
Semester(s): 8
Aino Menning Memorial Award |
Award is intended to encourage female students in piano performance. Application not required. [I0176]
Qualification(s): Student with special ability in piano performance and high academic standing. The student must have completed 1.00 credit in Applied Music courses. Applied Music. All else being equal, preference will be given to a female student.
Moffatt Memorial Scholarship |
This scholarship is offered by the family and friends of the late Professor and Mrs. R. C. Moffatt. This scholarship will be awarded in the Fall semester. Application not required. [I0194]
Qualification(s): Student who has completed semester 4 in one of the previous Fall, Winter or Spring semesters and is enrolled in semester 5 or higher of an honours program in Mathematics, Statistics or Physics. The recipient will be selected on the basis of a high cumulative average (minimum 80% average required) on the work in Mathematics, Statistics and Physics in the first 4 semesters.
Semester(s): 4
David Murray Medal in Arts |
The recipient is selected by the Awards Committee of the College of Arts. Application not required. [C0071]
Qualification(s): College of Arts nominee for the Winegard Medal.
Semester(s): 8
Amount: One award of a medal and $200
Ted Newton Memorial Scholarship |
Established in honour of Professor Ted Newton, the founding chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Awarded in the Fall semester. Application not required. [I0198]
Qualification(s): Student in a mathematics or statistics major in year 2 (i.e. one who has completed a minimum of 5.0 credits up to a maximum of 9.75 credits) who has the highest average over 80% on a minimum of 4 credits in year 1. A student may be considered for this award once only.
Amount: One award of $1,500
Ellen Nilsen Memorial Award |
Offered by the friends of Ellen Nilsen. Apply to the Director of the Collaborative International Development Studies Program, Rm 704 MacKinnon Building, by October 7. [I0047]
Qualification(s): Academically outstanding woman from a developing country who is registered at the University of Guelph in an undergraduate or a graduate program and who has demonstrated a commitment to social change.
Amount: One award of $1,500
O.A.C. '55 Scholarships |
Provided by the class of O.A.C. '55. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [I0064]
Qualification(s): Students who are registered in any O.A.C. degree program or students enrolled in the B.Sc.(Eng.) program and have completed semester 4. Recipients will have made an outstanding contribution to College life through academic proficiency and participation in extracurricular activities and can be considered to have done the most for the College, for fellow students and in their personal development. Recipients must have a 70% minimum cumulative average.
Amount: One award of $2,000
O.A.C. Students' Federation Medal |
Application not required. [C0217]
Qualification(s): Graduating student in an undergraduate degree program in a major in an O.A.C. department who has been an outstanding leader in student activities at the College level throughout his or her University career.
Semester(s): 8
Oxford University Press Canada Drama Prize |
Application not required. [I0177]
Qualification(s): Student registered in the Drama major or minor who completes semester level 4 in the Winter, Spring, or Fall with the highest cumulative average in Drama courses.
Amount: One book prize
Marlene Pike Memorial Award |
Application not required. [I0192]
Qualification(s): Student majoring in Fine Art who has completed 12.50 credits, including SART*3300 Sculpture II and who is judged to have made an outstanding contribution in sculpture classes as manifested in the quality of work produced as well as in the effort expended and promise shown.
Ruth and Eber Pollard Award in Canadian History |
Provided by the Guelph Historical Society in recognition of Ruth and Eber Pollard's contribution as President and Vice-President, respectively, of the Society from 1973 to 1993. Application not required. [I0362]
Qualification(s): The award is for the best essay presented by a student in HIST*4470 or HIST*4970 in Canadian History, particularly its local dimension.
Printmaking Prize |
Application not required. [I0239]
Qualification(s): Student judged to have made the outstanding academic contribution to the practice of printmaking during that semester. All students currently enrolled in a printmaking course at any level are eligible, provided that they are considered by the Printmaking Selection Committee of the School of Fine Art and Music to have fulfilled all workshop responsibilities.
Provided by the Department of Psychology. Application not required. [I0343]
Qualification(s): Student enrolled in the B.A. honours program or the honours specialization in the B.Sc. program majoring in Psychology who has completed PSYC*4870 and PSYC*4880 and who submits the best Psychology honours thesis in the previous Fall, Summer or Winter semesters. The winning thesis is selected from nominations by thesis supervisors.
Psychology Senior Honours Scholarship |
Provided by the Department of Psychology. Application not required. [I0342]
Qualification(s): Student enrolled in the B.A. Honours program or the honours specialization in the B.Sc. program majoring in Psychology, having the highest cumulative specialization average after completing at least 15.0 course credits, including those prerequisite courses associated with the honours thesis (PSYC*3371/2). Award may be held once only.
W. S. Reid Essay Prize |
In honour of W.S. Reid, Professor Emeritus. Application not required. [I0229]
Qualification(s): Undergraduate student enrolled in the general or honours program in History who has submitted the best essay for a 4000 level course in History.
Semester(s): 6, 7, 8
W.S. Reid Undergraduate Thesis Prize |
In honour of W. S. Reid, Professor Emeritus. Application not required. [I0244]
Qualification(s): Undergraduate student enrolled in the honours History program who submits the best paper for courses HIST*4470/HIST*4970 Special History Project Seminar I and II on a non-Canadian topic.
Semester(s): 6, 7, 8
Amount: One award of $200
A.M. Ross Prizes in English |
Offered by Professor A.M. Ross (funded in part on royalties derived from the O.A.C. Centennial Alumni publication of The College on the Hill). Application not required. [I0249]
Qualification(s): Students in the 7th semester of the honours English program who have the highest standing in ten or more English courses taken during the first 6 semesters at the University of Guelph. An 80% average in these courses is required.
Michael Scotchmer Scholarship |
Application is by submission of a portfolio of studio work to the Office of the Director of the School of Fine Art and Music by November 1. [I0253]
Qualification(s): Fine Art student who is in the intermediate stage of his/her program, i.e. semesters 3 to 6. Applicants must have completed at least 2.50 credits in studio at Guelph, with a 70% average in those courses by the end of the prior Winter semester.
Semester(s): 3, 4, 5, 6
Amount: One award of up to $600
Le Prix Leopold Senghor |
Donated by the Honorary Consul for Senegal is awarded in even-numbered years. Application not required. [I0254]
Qualification(s): Student with good academic standing who has achieved excellence in the study of francophone African literatures, and in particular the literature of Senegal. The recipient will be selected on the basis of performance in the course FREN*3290 with recommendation from the Director of the School of Languages and Literatures.
Semester(s): 5, 6
Amount: One book prize
Samuel Sidlofsky Scholarship |
Offered by friends, colleagues, and former students in recognition of the contributions of Professor Samuel Sidlofsky to the University of Guelph Community over 24 years. Application not required. [C0114]
Qualification(s): Full-time student graduating at the Spring convocation or to a student who has graduated at the previous Winter or Fall convocation in an honours program in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology with the highest aggregate mark in at least 2 courses dealing with prejudice, race, ethnicity, discrimination and/or aging.
Semester(s): 8
J.W. Skinner Honours Scholarship in Social Science |
This award is not tenable with the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences or B.A. program Senate Awards. Application not required. [I0259]
Qualification(s): Student of high academic standing who has completed the 6th semester and is proceeding in a specialized or major honours program in the Departments of Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology or a social science interdisciplinary program.
Semester(s): 6
J.W. Skinner Medal in Social Science |
A medal is presented to the Departments of Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, or a social science interdisciplinary program nominee for the Winegard Medal. Application not required. [C0260]
Semester(s): 8
J. Percy Smith Drama Prize |
Application not required. [C0261]
Qualification(s): Graduating honours student in Drama with high academic standing in Drama courses, who has also made a worthy contribution to Drama activities within the School of Literatures and Performance Studies in English.
Semester(s): 8
Society of Management Accountants of Ontario Scholarship |
The scholarship will be awarded in the Spring semester. Application not required. [I0268]
Qualification(s): Full-time student graduating from B.Comm., B.A. (minor in Business Administration), or B.SC. (minor in Business Administration), or B.SC.(Agr.) (major in Agriculture Business or Agricultural Economics), programs. Student with the highest average in the 2 courses Financial Accounting AGEC*2220 and Intermediate Accounting AGEC*3330
Amount: One award of $500 and a free course enrolment in the first complete CMA subject enrolled in the Society's program
Spanish Embassy Prizes |
Application not required. [C0269]
Qualification(s): Most outstanding graduating students in Spanish. Academic standing will be used to determine the recipient.
Semester(s): 8
Statistics Graduation Prize |
Awarded at Summer Convocation. Application not required. [C0508]
Qualification(s): The graduating student who has majored in statistics and who in the past year has graduated from an honours degree program with the highest cumulative average over 80%.
Amount: One award of $250 and a commemorative plaque
Nancy Stoten Honours Prize in French |
Provided by the parents, family and friends of Nancy Stoten, a former student in French Studies. Application not required. [I0411]
Qualification(s): Students enrolled in the French Studies who has achieved the highest average in the five best courses in French at the 3000 and 4000level. Recipients of the Nancy Stoten Memorial Scholarship are not eligible for this prize. Students in semesters 7 or 8 or graduating students will be considered for the prize in May.
Amount: One award of $1,000
Nancy Stoten Memorial Scholarship |
Provided by the parents, family and friends of Nancy Stoten, a former student in French Studies. Application not required. [I0106]
Qualification(s): Students enrolled in the French Studies with fewer than 15.50 credits who have completed FREN*1200, FREN*2020, FREN*2060 and FREN*2520. The student who has achieved the highest average calculated on the grades in the above courses will receive the award.
Amount: One award of $1,000
Swiss Embassy Prizes |
Offered by the Swiss Consulate. Application not required. [C0275]
Qualification(s): Outstanding honour students in French, German and Italian at the end of the 8th semester.
Semester(s): 8
C.M. Switzer Scholarships |
Apply by April 1 to Student Financial Services. [I0276]
Qualification(s): One to a student who has completed semester 2 of the Diploma in Agriculture program and one to a student who has completed semester 4 of a degree program in O.A.C. Recipients will have a minimum of 70% standing and have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability in O.A.C. student organizations, class executives and College Royal.
Semester(s): 4
Michael J.F. Tompkins Scholarship |
Offered by his family in memory of Michael Tompkins, Governor General's Medalist 1990. Preference will be given to students who do not hold other Senate awards. The scholarship may be held once only. It is payable after registration in the student's subsequent semester. Essays must be submitted by December 15th to the honours English advisor, together with an application form which is available from the honours English advisor. [I0341]
Qualification(s): Student continuing in the honours English degree program at the University of Guelph who submits the best essay written in a 3000 or a 4000 level English Literature course.
Wayne Thompson Prize |
Established by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in recognition of the leadership demonstrated by Dr. Wayne Thompson, Chair of the Department from 1978-1990. Application not required. [C0456]
Qualification(s): Graduating student who has the highest overall cumulative average in an area of concentration in Sociology and Anthropology.
Tucker Scholarship for Women in Mathematics and Statistics |
Established by Emma Tucker, B.SC. Statistics, 1996, to encourage women in the study of Mathematics and Statistics. Apply by letter outlining activities and interest in the award to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics main office by April 1. [I0483]
Qualification(s): Female full-time mathematics or statistics major with a minimum cumulative average of 80% and completion of a minimum of 10.00 credits. Preference will be given to a student who has contributed to student life within the department.
Amount: One award of $500
Donald Webster Memorial Scholarship |
Offered by the College of Arts Alumni Association through the Alma Mater Fund. No recipient may receive the award more than once. One award will be made in October and one in February. Application not required. [I0305]
Qualification(s): Students with a major in the College of Arts or in the General Studies program in the College of Arts who have taken at least 10.00 credits of 12.50 credits on a part-time basis. The recipients will be selected on the basis of their cumulative average over a minimum of 12.50 credits.
Semester(s): 5
Amount: Two awards of $250
Year 2 Mathematics Scholarship |
Awarded in the Fall semester. Application not required. [I0504]
Qualification(s): Third year student majoring in mathematics (i.e. one who has completed a minimum of 10.00 credits up to a maximum of 14.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80%, and the highest average over 80% in a minimum of 4.00 credits in year 2. A student may be considered for this award once only.
Amount: One award of $750
Year 2 Statistics Scholarship |
Awarded in the Fall semester. Application not required. [I0505]
Qualification(s): Third year student majoring in statistics (i.e. one who has completed a minimum of 10.00 credits up to a maximum of 14.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80%, and the highest average over 80% in a minimum of 4.00 credits in year 2. A student may be considered for this award once only.
Amount: One award of $750
Year 3 Mathematics Scholarship |
Awarded in the Fall semester. Application not required. [I0506]
Qualification(s): Fourth year student majoring in mathematics (i.e. one who has completed a minimum of 15.00 credits up to a maximum of 19.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80%, and the highest average over 80% in a minimum of 4.00 credits in year 3. A student may be considered for this award once only.
Amount: One award of $750
Year 3 Statistics Scholarship |
Awarded in the Fall semester. Application not required. [I0504]
Qualification(s): Fourth year student majoring in statistics (i.e. one who has completed a minimum of 15.00 credits up to a maximum of 19.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80%, and the highest average over 80% in a minimum of 4.00 credits in year 3. A student may be considered for award once only.
Amount: One award of $750
In-course Access Awards - B.A. |
Gordon Ashton Scholarship |
Established in memory of Prof. Gordon Ashton, member of the Department of Physics and Mathematics (1956-1966) and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics (1966-1986), with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services, by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [ I4535]
Qualification(s): All statistics majors who have completed a minimum of 10.00 credits with a cumulative average of at least 70% and who have demonstrated financial need. Selection is by the College of Physical and Engineering Science Awards Committee, on the recommendation of Student Financial Services, from eligible students assessed as having the greatest financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: One award of $500
Class of O.A.C. '33 Bursaries |
Established by the class of O.A.C. '33 on the occasion of their 65th Anniversary, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3531]
Qualification(s): O.A.C. undergraduate 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: Up to three awards of $500
Class of O.A.C.'36 Bursaries |
Established by the Class of O.A.C. '36 with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3501]
Qualification(s): An O.A.C. degree student enrolled in any degree program who has demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
College of Arts Honours Scholarships |
Established by supporters of the College of Arts, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD [I4524]
Qualification(s): Students with demonstrated financial need in an honours program in the College of Arts. A minimum cumulative average of 80% and registration in semester 5, 6 or 7 is required at the time of application. Awarded in semesters 7 or 8. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Computing and Information Science Scholarships |
Established by the friends and alumni of the College of Physical and Engineering Science, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program to encourage students with financial need to pursue graduate study in the Department of Computing and Information Science. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I4516]
Qualification(s): Students with demonstrated financial need, entering semester 7 or higher. Students must be registered in a major in Computing and Information Science with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and have submitted an application to the graduate program in that department. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). Selection will be based on academic achievement.
C.P.E.S. Dean's Scholarship - ACCESS |
Established by a number of industrial, commercial and public sector corporations, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. This award may be held once only. ACCESS AWARD [I4527]
Qualification(s): Students with demonstrated financial need registered in any major program in C.P.E.S. in, or beyond, second year. A minimum 80% cumulative average is required. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Guelph Philosophical Society Scholarship |
Established by the Guelph Philosophical Society with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I4119]
Qualification(s): Undergraduate students with a major in Philosophy, in semesters 1 to 4, have a minimum cumulative average of 80% and have demonstrated financial need as determined by Student Financial Services. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). Selection is made by the College of Arts Awards Committee on the recommendation of the Department of Philosophy Awards Committee from eligible candidates.
Alf and Mary Hales Undergraduate Scholarships in Political Science |
Alf and Mary Hales, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, have endowed this annual award. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD. [I4511]
Qualification(s): Students with demonstrated financial need completing their third year of study (semester 6) in an honours major in Political Science. The scholarships will be given to eligible students who have the highest cumulative averages in Political Science courses. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Semester(s): 6
David R. Leach Memorial Bursary |
Provided in memory of David R. Leach by his family, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. David entered O.A.C. in 1969 as a member of O.A.C. '73 and graduated with a B.SC. in Agriculture in 1974. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3534]
Qualification(s): O.A.C. undergraduate degree or diploma student who is physically disabled as determined by the Centre for students with Disabilities, has satisfactory academic standing and who has demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Jay Majithia Scholarship |
Provided to honour Professor Jay Majithia, in recognition of his support and leadership while a faculty member in the Department of Computing and Information Science, by Margaret Middleton, C.P.E.S. '86 with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter stating research interest and involvement along with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I4518]
Qualification(s): Computer and Information Science students with demonstrated financial need registered in semester 3 or 7 and who have a minimum cumulative program average of 70%. The scholarship is available to students who are applying for, or participating in, departmental research, including a special project or an independent study option. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
George and Margaret J. Miles Memorial Bursary |
Established by the family to honour the memory of the parents, George and Margaret J. Miles, life long supporters of education. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form and a letter describing involvement in extra-curricular activities to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3544]
Qualification(s): All undergraduate arts and social science students with demonstrated financial need who are in or beyond semester 3 and have at least a 75% cumulative average in all courses completed to date are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to students who participate and provide leadership in extra-curricular or community activities (examples include student government, charitable organization, volunteer work, Big Brothers/Sisters, contributions to school and/or community, etc.). Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
O.A.C.'38 Lloyd Minshall Bursaries |
Established by O.A.C. '38 Alumni, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to recognize the many contributions of Lloyd Minshall to his classmates and to O.A.C. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3529]
Qualification(s): O.A.C. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need in semesters 5, 6, 7 or 8 and O.A.C. graduate students are eligible to apply. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: Seven awards of $1,000
O.A.C. '47 Travel Bursaries |
Provided by O.A.C. '47 on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [T3505]
Qualification(s): O.A.C. undergraduate students who have demonstrated financial need and who are participating in a study abroad program for academic credit at an approved institution. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: Three awards of up to $600 each
O.A.C. '55 Access Bursaries |
Provided by the class of O.A.C. '55 with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3517]
Qualification(s): Students at any semester level in an O.A.C. degree program or students enrolled in the B.Sc.(Eng.) program with demonstrated financial need and a 60% minimum cumulative average. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: Up to eight awards of $500
O.A.C. '57 Bursaries |
Provided by the Class of O.A.C. '57 with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3518]
Qualification(s): O.A.C. undergraduate degree students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
O.A.C. Alumni Foundation Access Bursaries |
Provided by the O.A.C. Alumni Foundation, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3533]
Qualification(s): O.A.C. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Gerald and Mary Henley Rubio Scholarship |
Professors Mary Henley Rubio and the late Gerald Rubio, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, have provided this scholarship to an outstanding student majoring in English. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I4534]
Qualification(s): B.A. students majoring in English, who have completed at least 5.0 credits, and have a cumulative average of at least 80% are eligible to apply. The student with the greatest financial need will be selected. If no students majoring in English are eligible, a student majoring in History may be selected using the same criteria. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: One award of $1,500
Studio Arts Specialized Studio Practice Scholarship |
Established by supporters of the Studio Art program, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program to assist students with financial need to complete Specialized Studio Practice. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. Eligible students will be invited to submit a portfolio to the School of Fine Art and Music. This award may be held once only. Selection will be based on the student's portfolio. ACCESS AWARD [I4522]
Qualification(s): Studies with demonstrated financial need registered in SART*4850 Specialized Studio Practice I or SART*4860 Specialized Studio Practice II. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Michael and Virginia Walsh Scholarship in Philosophy |
Established by Michael Walsh, BA'69, MA'70, PhD'93, and Virginia (Trimble) Walsh, BA'72 with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I4529]
Qualification(s): Undergraduate B.A. student majoring in Philosophy, with demonstrated financial need, at or beyond semester 5, with a minimum 80% cumulative average. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). Selection is by the College of Arts Awards Committee on the recommendation of the Department of Philosophy Awards Committee and Student Financial Services.
T.K. Warley Bursaries |
Established by O.A.C. Alumni Association, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to recognize Professor T.K. Warley's significant contribution to the O.A.C. Alumni Foundation and to students through teaching and promotion/development of "Experience Agriculture". A degree student may receive this bursary twice. Apply by letter stating qualifications with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3510]
Qualification(s): Students with demonstrated financial need who are in semester 5 to 8 of any degree program within O.A.C. A minimum 65% is required, as is participation in student activities, governance, and/or college affairs. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Willson Woodside Memorial Scholarship |
Established in memory of Willson Woodside, a founding member and former chair of the Department of Political Science, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form, a covering letter outlining involvement on campus or in the community, and one letter of reference from an individual addressing the applicant's leadership ability to Student Financial Services, by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I4536]
Qualification(s): Undergraduate student in Political Science who has completed at least 10.00 credits with minimum cumulative average of 70%. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: One award of $500
Yeandle Family In-course Bursaries |
Provided by the Estate of Audrey Yeandle, a Mac'25 graduate and life-long supporter of the University, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Need Assessment Form. ACCESS AWARD [I3546]
Qualification(s): Full-time undergraduate and/or graduate students registered in each of the eight academic units within the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). Awards will be made on the basis of financial need and academic achievement.
Amount: Several awards of up to $2,000
Beatrice Youngman Prize in Music |
The Guelph Music Club, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, has provided this annual scholarship to honour Beatrice Youngman, a former piano teacher, a volunteer and President of the Club, and a recognized contributor to music and culture within Guelph and the driving force of the Guelph Music Club for over twenty years. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I4378]
Qualification(s): Student from the B.A. program in honours Music, with demonstrated financial need who has completed the sixth semester with the highest cumulative average. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: One award of $1,500
Credit Valley Conservation Authority Foundation Bursary |
Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. [I3007]
Qualification(s): Full-time student registered in B.A. Geography, B.Sc. Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Analysis, B.Sc. (Eng.) Water Resource Engineering, B.Sc. (Agr.) Agroecosystem Management or B.Sc. (Env.) Geography majors with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to a student who resides in a member municipality of the Credit Valley Authority Foundation.
Amount: One award of $500
Gwen Karr Memorial Bursary |
Mr. T.K.C. Karr, O.A.C. '32, has provided an endowment fund to assist students in a degree or diploma program of the Ontario Agricultural College. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. [I3010]
Qualification(s): O.A.C. students with demonstrated financial need
Robb Travel Grants |
These travel grants have been provided in recognition of her love of agriculture, by the estate of Martha Robb, Paris, Ontario. Apply to the Dean, O.A.C. by April 15. [T3028]
Qualification(s): O.A.C. students who are attending another university on a Letter of Permission.
Amount: Varying amounts (80% of the travel costs will be covered up to $750 per student).
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