IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences

In-course Scholarships

John A. Archibald Memorial Scholarship
Awarded in memory of John A. Archibald, former Director of the Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [I0014]
Qualification(s):	An outstanding student with an interest in courses in the Department of Land Resource Science who has completed semester 6. The recipient will be chosen on the basis both of high academic standing and participation in extracurricular activities.
Semester(s):	6
Amount:	One award of $1,200

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

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

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

Class of 1905 Scholarship
Established by the graduating class of 1905. Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1. [I0060]
Qualification(s):	The student who has completed the 6th semester level 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
The Class of '67 O.A.C. offers this annual scholarship. Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1. [I0067]
Qualification(s):	Student in a major 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

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.
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 recipients choice)

Robert Harcourt Scholarships
Established in honour of the late Dr. Robert Harcourt, by the late Mrs. R. Harcourt. Application not required. [I0121]
Qualification(s):	Students on the completion of the 4th or 6th semester levels with an interest in courses in the Department of Land Resource Science.
Semester(s):	4, 6
Amount:	Two awards of $1, 250

H. Paul Jolly Award
Application not required. [I0193]
Qualification(s):	Student with the highest cumulative average entering semester 3 of the B.SC.(Env.) program.
Amount:	One award of $ 450

R. Douglas and Kathleen Kennedy Scholarship in OAC
Douglas (OAC '39) and Kathleen (MAC '39) Kennedy met at a "hop" on campus in 1937 and later married. They established this scholarship to celebrate their time on campus and their 62 years of marriage. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Need Assessment Form. [I0547]
Qualification(s):	This scholarship will be awarded to a student in OAC with high academic achievement and demonstrated financial need.
Amount:	One award of $1,000

Land Resource Science Academic Scholarship
Provided by the Land Resource Science Endowment fund. Application not required. [C0425]
Qualification(s):	Student graduating from any major in the department with the highest cumulative average.
Amount:	One award of $1,000

Land Resource Science Achievement Scholarship
Provided by the Land Resource Science Endowment fund. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [C0426]
Qualification(s):	Student graduating from any major in the department with a minimum cumulative average of 70%. Preference will be given to students contributing to student life on campus and/or community activities.
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

Mae McEwen Memorial Scholarship
Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1. [I0185]
Qualification(s):	Student who has completed semester 6 of the Environmental Biology major in the B.SC. or B.Sc (Env.) programs with a cumulative average of 80% or better. Participation in extra-curricular activities related to environmental issues will be considered in determining the recipient.
Semester(s):	6
Amount:	One award of $1,200

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

Bruce W. Minshall Memorial Scholarship
Provided by Dr. W.H. Minshall (O.A.C.'33) in memory of his son Bruce, a graduate of O.A.C. in 1970. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [I0450]
Qualification(s):	O.A.C. students in the B.SC.(Agr.), B.SC.(Env.) or B.SC. degree programs who have completed semester level 6 are eligible. Interest in crop protection and achievement in courses such as CROP4240, ENVB3030, ENVB3210, ENVB4100, and ENVB*4240 will be considered. Awarded to the student with an interest in crop protection and showing the greatest improvement in academic standing since entering the program.
Amount:	One award of $1,000

W. Harold Minshall Scholarship
Provided by Dr. W.H. Minshall (O.A.C.'33). Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [I0451]
Qualification(s):	O.A.C. students in the B.SC.(Agr.), B.SC.(Env.) or B.SC. degree programs who have completed semester level 6 are eligible. Interest and aptitude in crop protection, particularly in weed biology and management. Interest in crop protection and achievement in courses such as CROP4240, ENVB3030, ENVB3210, ENVB4100, and ENVB*4240 will be considered. Awarded on the basis of academic standing in the relevant courses and participation in extra curricular activities.
Amount:	One award of $1,000

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

Pacific Regeneration Technologies (PRT) Scholarship
Provided by Pacific Regeneration Technologies Inc. (PRT), Canada's largest forestry nursery company. Application not required. [C0511]
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate students who have completed at least 15.00 credits or more, and who have taken the forestry ecology course ENVB*4780 are eligible. High academic standing, with a preference to those graduating with a Forest Science minor, or related major/minor, will be used to select the winner.
Amount:	One award of $500

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 number of awards (80% of the travel costs will be covered up to $750 per student).

Jim Stokman Memorial Scholarship
Mrs. Stokman and family, including her sons Nick (O.A.C.'77) and Andrew (O.A.C.'84) have established this award in memory of her husband and their father to recognize his lifetime contribution to the family farm. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [I0386]
Qualification(s):	Available to O.A.C. students who have completed 5.00 credits with at least 'B' average in one of the following programs: B.SC.(Agr.), B.COMM., B.SC. or B.SC.(Env.). Students must have come from a rural background and have demonstrated community/student involvement both during high school and the first two semesters of University.
Amount:	One award of $600

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.
Amount:	Two awards of $2,500