IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

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Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

In-course Scholarships

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.
Amount:	One award of $500

Canadian Agri-Marketing Association (Ontario) Scholarship
Provided by the Canadian Association of Agri-Marketing Association (Ontario). Apply to the OAC awards Committee by April 1 with a summary of participation in the Ag Ec & Biz Society and in agri-marketing initiatives as well as a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. [I0541]
Qualification(s):	Student who has competed a minimum of 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 70% who are members of OAC and the Ag Ec & Biz Society. Selection will be based on a combination of academic achievement and a demonstrated interest in agri-marketing.
Amount:	One award of $1,500

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.
Amount:	One award of $1,000

Victor Chanasyk Medal
The decision will be based on the recommendation of the faculty in the School of Landscape Architecture. Application not required.[C0265]
Qualification(s):	Graduating Bachelor of Landscape Architecture student who, in the view of the faculty, is deemed to be the most promising professional practitioner.
Amount:	One award of a medal

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 in a major in an O.A.C. department and 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
Amount:	One award of $300

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. Application not required. [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
Offered by the Class of '67 O.A.C. 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
Amount:	One award of $1,000

CSLA Undergraduate Medal
Offered by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects. Application not required. [C0136]
Qualification(s):	Student graduating from the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program who has maintained a high academic standing and contributed to the School and the profession.
Semester(s):	8
Amount:	One award of a silver medal

DMG Scholarship
Established by DMG Landscape Architects, Burnaby, B.C. Application not required. [I0428]
Qualification(s):	B.L.A. student who has completed semester 4 with a minimum 75% cumulative average and demonstrated outstanding ability in landscape design.
Amount:	One award of $1,000

Howard B. Dunnington Grubb Scholarships
Offered by the Sheridan Nurseries. Application not required. [I0092]
Qualification(s):	Students who have completed semester 6 in the Landscape Architecture program. Students with a minimum of 70% standing and outstanding design ability are eligible.
Semester(s):	6
Amount:	Two awards of $750

Garden Club of Toronto Scholarship
Apply to Associate Registrar, Student Financial Services by April 1. [I0109]
Qualification(s):	Student who has completed semester 6 of the program in Landscape Architecture. The recipient will have high academic standing and exhibit a strong interest in ornamental plant materials.
Semester(s):	6
Amount:	One award of $1,000

Landscape Architecture Alumni Scholarships
Provided by the Alumni of the School of Landscape Architecture. Students, faculty or alumni may nominate eligible students to the School of Landscape Architecture by October 30. [I0329]
Qualification(s):	Students enrolled in the B.L.A. program who have just completed either semester 2 or 6. The recipient(s) will be selected on the basis of academic performance and participation and leadership in extracurricular activities.
Semester(s):	2 or 6
Amount:	One award of $1,000

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.
Amount:	Up to $750

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
Amount:	One award of $300

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. Alumni Foundation Leadership Awards - First Year
Established by the O.A.C. Alumni Foundation. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [I0471]
Qualification(s):	O.A.C. degree students (agricultural science, environmental science, agricultural business, landscape architecture, science) who have completed two full-time semesters or equivalent with a cumulative average of at least 70%. Students should include with their application a statement of their accomplishments during their first two semesters in the area of personal development and list their leadership development activities.
Amount:	Two awards of $1,000

O.A.C. Centennial Graduate Fellowships
The Ontario Agricultural College celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 1974. Many organizations and companies associated with the agricultural industry provided funds in conjunction with the Centennial activities. Funds have been established in perpetuity as a permanent commemoration of the Centennial of the College. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [C0209]
Qualification(s):	Students graduating from a degree program administered by the Ontario Agricultural College and who plan to pursue graduate studies in any department or school of the Ontario Agricultural College in the year of baccalaureate graduation are eligible for these fellowships. The fellowship will be based on academic achievement in semesters 7 and 8, as well as participation in extracurricular activities throughout the student's university career.
Semester(s):	8
Amount:	Two awards of $2,200

O.A.C. Students' Federation Medal
Application not required. [C0217]
Qualification(s):	Graduating student in an undergraduate degree program majoring 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
Amount:	One award of a medal

Ontario Association of Landscape Architects Scholarship
Application not required. [I0219]
Qualification(s):	Student who has completed semester 5 of the B.L.A. program. The award is based on academic achievement, performance in design studio and leadership qualities.
Semester(s):	5
Amount:	One award of $500

Oxford County Pork Producers Scholarship (Degree)
The Oxford County Pork Producers have made available a scholarship. Apply to OAC Awards Committee by April 1 with a letter of up to two pages in length including information about leadership, community involvement and pork industry involvement. [I0531]
Qualification(s):	Any student who has completed a minimum of 5.0 credits in an OAC degree program with a minimum cumulative average of 70%, pork production background or interest in pork production/industry, and demonstrated leadership and/or community involvement. Preference will be given to students from Oxford County or surrounding area.
Amount:	One award $1000

C.M. and D.J. 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
Amount:	Two awards of $2,000