IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

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Bachelor of Arts

In-course Access Awards

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).
Amount:	Two awards of $500

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).
Amount:	Five awards of $500

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.
Amount:	Two awards of $850

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).
Amount:	One award of $750

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.
Amount:	One award of $500

Alf and Mary Hales Undergraduate Scholarships in Political Science
Alf and Mary Hales, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, 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 who have completed 15.00 course credits 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).
Amount:	Two awards of $1,000

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).
Amount:	One award of $1,000

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).
Amount:	Two awards of $500

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).
Amount:	Two award of $1,500

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 Travel Award Application and a Need Assessment Form for Travel awards to Student Financial Services by October 1, February 1 or June 1. 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).
Amount:	Five awards of $1,000

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).
Amount:	Four awards of $500

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):	BA. 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 SART4850 Specialized Studio Practice I or SART4860 Specialized Studio Practice II. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	One award of $400

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 BA. 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.
Amount:	One award of $1,000

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).
Amount:	Three awards of $500

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 BA. program in honours Music, with demonstrated financial need who has completed the six 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