IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences

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In-course Scholarships

Bill Taylor Memorial Scholarship [I0280]
Applications to include a supporting letter from a coach or intramural supervisor. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1.
Donor(s):	AMF Canada Ltd.
Qualification(s):	Full-time student that has completed a minimum of 7.5 credits, but no more than 17.5 credits in the Winter term who has a cumulative 80% average or who is in the top 10% of his/her program. The recipient must have demonstrated responsibility and leadership qualities through participation in intramural or intercollegiate athletics.
Amount:	1 award of $900

Blackburn Scholarship [I0404]
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 OAC Awards Committee by April 1.
Donor(s):	D.J. Blackburn
Qualification(s):	OAC 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:	1 award of $1,000

Bruce W. Minshall Memorial Scholarship [I0450]
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.
Donor(s):	OAC Alumni Foundation on behalf of Dr. W.H. Minshall
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:	1 award of $1,000

C.G.A. Ontario Award for Excellence [C0025]
Apply by April 1 to Student Financial Services indicating intent to pursue the CGA program of professional studies. One award of $150 plus a credit equalling one year's tuition and course fees towards the CGA program (approximate value: $2,000)
Donor(s):	Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario
Qualification(s):	Graduating student who has a minimum cumulative average of 77% in Financial Accounting AGEC2220; Management Accounting AGEC2230; and Intermediate Accounting AGEC*3330.
Amount:	1 award of $150, plus 1 year tuition and course fee towards the CGA program. (approximate value of $2,000)

C.M. and D.J. Switzer Scholarships [I0276]
Apply by April 1 to Student Financial Services.
Donor(s):	C.M. and D.J. Switzer
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 OAC Recipients will have a minimum of 70% standing and have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability in OAC student organizations, class executives and College Royal.
Amount:	2 awards of $2,000

Canadian Agri-Marketing Association (Ontario) Scholarship [I0541]
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.
Donor(s):	Canadian Agri-Marketing Association (Ontario)
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:	1 award of $1,500

CFRU Volunteer Award [I0215]
Apply to the CFRU Board of Governors by April 30.
Donor(s):	Station Manager, CFRU
Qualification(s):	Applicants must be registered or graduating from the University of Guelph and have volunteered at CFRU for at least one year. The recipients will be selected on the basis of academic performance and volunteer work at CFRU.
Amount:	2 awards of $250

Charles McGowan Memorial Prize [C0187]
Fund established in memory of the late Lieutenant Charles McGowan. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Charles McGowan Memorial Fund
Qualification(s):	Outstanding graduating student in an OAC degree program.
Amount:	1 award of $300

City of Guelph 175th Anniversary Awards [I0515]
Provided by the Guelph Community Foundation, in celebration of the 175th anniversary of the City of Guelph in 2002, as an investment for future generations. Apply to Student Financial Services, by October 7 of the second year of study, with a letter describing Guelph community and University community volunteer activities and extracurricular activities, a completed Need Assessment Form, and two reference letters not to exceed two pages in length from individuals familiar with the volunteer and/or community service contributions. Award may be held only once.
Donor(s):	The Guelph Community Foundation
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate degree students with more than 5.0 credits and less than 10.5 credits of full-time study must have maintained a cumulative 70% average in all courses completed (5.0 credits or more) in the first year study and have demonstrated leadership and financial need. Applicants must be graduates of a City of Guelph high school and be Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the time of application. Selection will include equally weighted consideration of academic performance, leadership both on and off campus and financial need.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Class of '51 OAC Leadership Awards [C0063]
Established by Year '51 OAC, on the occasion of its 45th anniversary. At the discretion of the OAC Awards Committee students may be selected before graduation. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Year '51 OAC
Qualification(s):	Students graduating from the degree program in a major in an OAC department who have a 70% standing in the final year of study and who have demonstrated leadership in the College or University extracurricular activities.
Amount:	4 awards of $1,000

Class of '67 OAC Centennial Scholarship [I0067]
Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1.
Donor(s):	Class of OAC '67
Qualification(s):	Student majoring in an OAC department who through activity in all branches of college life as well as scholastic achievement has made an outstanding contribution to the University.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Class of 1905 Scholarship [I0060]
Established by the graduating class of 1905. Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1.
Donor(s):	Graduating Class of 1905
Qualification(s):	Student who has completed 15.0 course credits, is registered in a major in an Ontario Agricultural College, 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.
Amount:	1 award of $300

Class of 1970 Scholarship [I0424]
Established by the Silver Anniversary celebrants to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the University Class of 1970. This award rotates among all six colleges on the main campus. The appropriate College Award Committee selects the candidate each Fall semester and the candidate is announced each October. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Class 1970: 25th Reunion Gift
Qualification(s):	Outstanding student in any degree program who has attained at least an 80% average in two consecutive semesters resulting in placement on the Deans' Honours List.
Amount:	1 award of $1,400

College of Physical Engineering Science Academic Scholarship [I0073]
Application not required.
Donor(s):	College of Physical and Engineering Science
Qualification(s):	Offered in the Winter semester to students who have completed at least 15.0 course credits in a College of Physical and Engineering Science program and have excellent grades but have not received awards recently.
Amount:	2 awards of $250

College of Physical Engineering Science Graduation Prize [C0075]
The winner will be selected in May from all students who have completed the program in the previous twelve months. Application not required. One award of $250 and a commemorative plaque.
Donor(s):	College of Physical and Engineering Science
Qualification(s):	Student graduating with the highest cumulative average from an honours B.SC. program in a Physical and Engineering Science area.
Amount:	1 award of $250, 1 Commemorative plaque

College of Physical Engineering Science Scholarship [I0076]
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 Year 4 of a College of Physical and Engineering Science program. Application not required.
Donor(s):	College of Physical and Engineering Science
Qualification(s):	Recipients will be selected on the basis of a high average (minimum 80% average required) in courses normally taken in Year 3.
Amount:	1 award of $250

College of Social Science Alumni Heritage In-Course Scholarships [I0492]
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.
Donor(s):	College of Social Science Alumni
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:	6 awards of $1,000

Collins Barrow Award [I0040]
Offered by Collins Barrow, a national firm of Chartered Accountants. Awarded in the Winter semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Collins Barrow Chartered Accountants
Qualification(s):	Student with the highest grade in course AGEC*3330, Intermediate Accounting, in the Fall semester. In the event of a tie, the scholarship will be given to the student with the highest cumulative average in their program.
Amount:	1 award of $500

CSAHS Student Volunteer Scholarship [I0482]
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 organizations. Applications are available from the CSAHS Dean's Office. Apply to the CSAHS 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. This scholarship will be awarded to the Student Volunteer of the year to help defray the costs associated with volunteerism.One award of $350 (an equal amount will be awarded to the charitable organisation of the recipients choice).
Donor(s):	Harshman Fellowship Society and Pfizer Canada Inc.
Qualification(s):	Full-time undergraduate students in any degree program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and have completed at least 15 course credits with a minimum cumulative 70% average.
Amount:	1 award of $350

David F. Boyes Apiculture Scholarship [I0031]
Established in memory of David Boyes a technician in the Apiculture Field Laboratory. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Apiculture Club
Qualification(s):	Student registered in the Fall semester who achieves high academic standing in Introductory Apiculture (ENVB*2210) in the previous year, demonstrates an interest in apiculture and who has participated in extracurricular activities.
Amount:	1 award of $150

Deans' Scholarships [I0323]
Offered by the Board of Governors. Recipients will be selected by each of the College Awards Committees. Winners will be notified in the Fall semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Board of Governors
Qualification(s):	Students registered in any degree program. The primary academic criteria is placement on the Deans' Honours List for two consecutive semesters, excluding semesters 7 and 8, in the previous Fall/Winter/Spring sequence.
Amount:	150 awards of $1,000

E.B. MacNaughton Convocation Prize [C0171]
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. One award of a plaque-mounted medal and $250.
Donor(s):	The College of Physical and Engineering Science
Qualification(s):	The College of Physical and Engineering Science nominee for the Winegard Medal.
Amount:	1 award of $250, 1 Plaque-mounted medal

Ellen Nilsen Memorial Award [I0047]
Offered by the friends of Ellen Nilsen. Apply to the Director of the Collaborative International Development Studies Programme, Rm 702 MacKinnon Building, by October 7.
Donor(s):	The Friends of Ellen Nilsen
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:	1 award of $1,500

Evelyn Matheson Pepper Memorial Scholarship [I0538]
The daughters and grandchildren of Evelyn Matheson Pepper, a Mac '33 graduate, provide this scholarship. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Ms. Barbara Stuart and Ms. Susan Pepper
Qualification(s):	Student who achieves the highest grade in the course FRHD*3200, Practicum in Child, Youth and Family I, offered by the department of FRAN.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Floyd Roadhouse Prize in Analytical Chemistry [I0247]
Presented in the Winter semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Colleagues, students and friends of Professor F.E.B. Roadhouse
Qualification(s):	Student with the highest grade in CHEM*2400 Analytical Chemistry I in the previous calendar year, who is continuing in an honours major program administered by the Department of Chemistry. In the event of a tie, laboratory performance will be considered.
Amount:	1 award of $200

George A. Gray OAC '51 Varsity Scholarships [I0487]
Established in memory of George Gray, OAC '51, a Guelph football lineman and a great player of the game. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 providing a covering letter describing on- and off-campus academic and extra-curricular activities and a completed Need Assessment Form. Awarded at the annual Athletics Banquet.
Donor(s):	Mrs. George A. Gray
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate degree or diploma students who are members of varsity teams and in the second, third, fourth or fifth year of full-time study with a minimum 70% average in all courses completed in the previous year of study and have demonstrated leadership. Selection will include equally weighted consideration of academic performance, leadership and financial need. Preference will be given to members of the varsity football team. Examples of leadership may include academic tutoring, mentoring team mates, assisting in the organization and promotion of varsity and/or intramural athletics, participation on university committees, such as in residences, on Senate or in Colleges, and similar off-campus activities. Students may receive the award up to four times.
Amount:	2 awards of $1,250

Gonder Family Centre for Students with Disabilities Volunteer Award [I0563]
In recognition of the many students who volunteer their time and talents to assist their colleagues registered with the Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) and to encourage others to do so, Dr. John and Mrs. Katherine Gonder provide this award to a student who has volunteered in the CSD. The award will be made on the basis of the volunteer activities undertaken by the student at the CSD, one letter of reference, and a personal statement that outlines the time commitment and types of volunteer activities undertaken as well as an indication of how this was a valuable and rewarding volunteer experience. Apply by January 15th to the CSD (c/o Advisor to Students with Disabilities) by submitting above documentation.
Donor(s):	Dr. John and Mrs. Katherine Gonder
Qualification(s):	All students registered in the College of Social and Applied Human Science (CSAHS) that have completed between 10.0 and 15.0 course credits with a minimum 70% cumulative average, and have been involved as volunteers with the CSD.
Amount:	1 award of $900

Governor General's Medal [C0044]
Established by the Office of the Governor General of Canada. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Chancellery
Qualification(s):	Restricted to those undergraduate students in any degree program who are graduating in June, or who have graduated in the previous two convocations, with the highest cumulative average.
Amount:	1 Silver medal

Guelph Soap Company Scholarship [I0288]
The Guelph Soap Company donates this scholarship towards tuition fees, which is awarded in the Winter semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Tricorp Chemical Specialities
Qualification(s):	Student enrolled in the organic chemistry courses CHEM3750 and CHEM3760 during the previous calendar year who has obtained the highest average in one Biochemistry course and two Organic Chemistry courses, and who is continuing in an honours major program administered by the Department of Chemistry.
Amount:	1 award of $1,200

Guelph Varsity Athletic Accessibility Scholarship [I0518]
Established by alumni and friends of the University of Guelph. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 providing a covering letter describing on- and off-campus academic and extra-curricular activities and a completed Need Assessment Form. Awarded at the annual Athletics Banquet.
Donor(s):	Alumni and friends of the University of Guelph
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate degree or diploma students, with at least 5.0 credits and less than 20.5 credits, who are members of a varsity athletic team and who have demonstrated financial need, are eligible to apply. Students must have maintained at least a 70% cumulative average in all courses completed in the previous year of study (minimum 3.0 credits). Selection will be based upon equally weighted consideration of academic performance and evidence of leadership qualities. Students may receive the award up to four times.
Amount:	2 awards of $1,250

H. Paul Jolly Award [I0193]
Application not required
Donor(s):	Richard Sulin
Qualification(s):	Student with the highest cumulative average entering semester 3 of the B.SC.(Env.) program.
Amount:	1 award of $450

Highdale Farms Scholarship [I0348]
Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1.
Donor(s):	Arthur Spoerri
Qualification(s):	Two awards are available for students in semesters 3 through 6 with at least a 75% cumulative average and whose primary area of study is related to the natural sciences. The first award is based on academic proficiency. The second award is based on academic proficiency and demonstrated leadership with preference given to students from Ottawa-Carleton, Dundas-Glengarry-Stormont, Grenville, Lanark, Prescott-Russell and Renfrew counties.
Amount:	2 awards of $2,000

Jean Carter Memorial Gerontology Scholarship [I0488]
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 CSAHS 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.
Donor(s):	Mr. Robert N. Carter and Family
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate student in the CSAHS who has completed at least 10.0 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:	1 award of $1,000

Jim Stokman Memorial Scholarship [I0386]
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.
Donor(s):	Mrs. Jim Stokman
Qualification(s):	Available to O.A.C. students who have completed 5.0 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:	1 award of $600

John A. Archibald Memorial Scholarship [I0014]
Awarded in memory of John A. Archibald, former Director of the Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1.
Donor(s):	The friends and associates of the late John A. Archibald
Qualification(s):	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.
Amount:	1 award of $1,200

John Eccles Scholarship [I0093]
Nominations, accompanied by appropriate résumés, are to be submitted to Student Financial Services by April 1.
Donor(s):	Student Housing Services
Qualification(s):	Full-time student registered in semester 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 and living in residence in the Winter semester who has a cumulative 80% average or who is in the top 10% of his/her program. The recipient must have demonstrated responsibility and leadership qualities through participation in residence related activities. Residence Life Staff and paid members of Interhall Council and Hall Councils are not eligible.
Amount:	1 award of $600

Kenneth W. Hammond Award [I0045]
The evaluation of the student will be based on the final essay in the "Environmental Perspectives and Human Choice: 5000 Days" course. The selection committee will be comprised of 4 persons: the donor, the Director of the Arboretum, the Dean of Physical and Engineering Science and the Dean of Biological Science. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Kenneth W. Hammond
Qualification(s):	Student who has best demonstrated an understanding of the world's resource situation and its proper use by humankind.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Kip Hunter Prize [I0139]
For the best essay, written by an undergraduate in a philosophy course. The essay may be either a required assignment for a course (in which case either the student or the instructor may submit it) or it may be specially prepared for the competition. Submission of essays is to the Chair, Department of Philosophy, by the end of the 12th week of the Winter semester.
Donor(s):	Faculty, students and staff of the Philosophy Department
Qualification(s):	Any undergraduate who has registered for a philosophy course during the academic year in which the prize is awarded.
Amount:	1 Book prize

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

Land Resource Science Achievement Scholarship [C0426]
Provided by the Land Resource Science Endowment fund. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1.
Donor(s):	Provided by the Land Resource Science Endowment Fund
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:	1 award of $1,000

Lange and Prokipcak Chemistry Scholarship [I0528]
This scholarship was established by Professor Gordon L. Lange, Professor Joe M. Prokipcak, friends and colleagues. Professors Gordon L. Lange and Joe M. Prokipcak were valued members of the chemistry Faculty who retired in 2001. Their excellence in teaching was recognized within the university and nationwide, winning them a total of eleven teaching awards. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Professor Gordon L. Lange, Professor Joe M. Prokipcak and friends and colleagues
Qualification(s):	Student in CPES with the highest average grade in CHEM*1040,1050 and 2700 who has completed a minimum of 10.0 credits up to a maximum of 14.75 credits.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Leonard Conolly Exchange Student Scholarship [I0446]
Established by students, faculty, staff and friends to honour Prof. Leonard Conolly, professor of drama, Chair of the Department of Drama, 1981-88, and Associate Vice-President Academic, 1988-1992. Apply to the Centre for International Programs by April 5, for visiting during the subsequent Fall or Winter semesters.
Donor(s):	Students, staff, faculty and friends of Dr. Leonard Connolly
Qualification(s):	Full-time visiting exchange undergraduate or graduate student, registered at Guelph for at least one semester, from any country in the South (a list of eligible countries and exchange partner universities is available in the Centre for International Programs). Selection, by the Centre for International Programs, will be based on assessment of (a) a one-page submission describing the significance of the student visiting Guelph to the program of study at the partner exchange university (b) two faculty references of one-page each, and (c) consistent high performance in the course work completed, as documented by a transcript of program grades to date, submitted by the home university.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Mae McEwen Memorial Scholarship [I0185]
Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1.
Donor(s):	The estate of Mae McEwen
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.
Amount:	1 award of $1,200

O.A.C. Students' Federation Medal [C0217]
Application not required.
Donor(s):	OAC
Qualification(s):	Graduating student in an undergraduate degree program in a major in an OAC department who has been an outstanding leader in student activities at the College level throughout his or her University career.
Amount:	1 Medal

OAC '55 Scholarships [I0064]
Provided by the class of OAC '55. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1.
Donor(s):	OAC '55
Qualification(s):	Students who are registered in any OAC 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:	1 award of $2,000

OAC Centennial Graduate Fellowships [C0209]
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.
Donor(s):	Dean, OAC
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.
Amount:	2 awards of $2,200

Oxford County Pork Producers Scholarship (Degree) [I0531]
The Oxford County Pork Producers have made available this 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.
Donor(s):	Oxford County Pork Producers
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:	1 award of $1,000

Pacific Regeneration Technologies (PRT) Scholarship [C0511]
Provided by Pacific Regeneration Technologies Inc. (PRT), Canada's largest forestry nursery company. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Pacific Regeneration Technologies Inc. (PRT)
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:	1 award of $500

Peter Mann Award for Embryology [I2032]
Provided by colleagues and friends of Dr. Mann, a scholar and teacher of Embryology from 1954-1987. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Colleagues and friends of Dr. Mann
Qualification(s):	Student from any degree program completing the course BIOM*3040 Biomedical Embryology, with the highest academic standing.
Amount:	1 award of $100

Robert Harcourt Scholarships [I0121]
This fund was established by the late Mrs. R. Harcourt in honour of the late Dr. Robert Harcourt. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Established by the late Mrs. R. Harcourt in honour of the late Dr. Robert Harcourt
Qualification(s):	Students who have completed the 4th or 6th semester levels with an interest in courses in the Department of Land Resource Science.
Amount:	2 awards of $1,250

Stephanie Wilken Volunteer Award [I0449]
Established by the Wilken family in memory of Stephanie Wilken, BA 1995. Apply to Student Financial Services with letter indicating the kind and extent of volunteer activities at the Wellness Centre by October 1. Selection committee is the Senate Committee on Awards on the recommendation of the Student Wellness Educator at the Wellness Centre.
Donor(s):	Bev and Darlene Wilken
Qualification(s):	Student registered in any undergraduate degree program, who has been a volunteer for at least two semesters at the Wellness Centre. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance in all courses to date and volunteer work at the Wellness Centre.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

T.K. Warley Agrifood Policy Prize [I0212]
Established by Prof. T.K. Warley, former Chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics and a faculty member of the Ontario Agricultural College from 1970 to 1991. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Professor T.K. Warley
Qualification(s):	Student providing the best term paper written on a public policy issue relating to the agrifood system or rural society in courses such as AGEC3030 Price and Production Analysis, AGEC4000 Agricultural and Food Policy, and AGEC*4720 Special Study in Agricultural Economics.
Amount:	1 award of $500

The Jack and Lillian MacDonald Scholarship [E0379]
Family, friends, and colleagues of Lillian MacDonald and Dr. Jack MacDonald, Vice-President, Academic, of the University of Guelph from 1986 to 1995, have established a scholarship that recognizes their commitment to increasing the accessibility of post-secondary education to aboriginal persons. Apply by letter to Student Financial Services by April 1.
Donor(s):	Jack and Lillian MacDonald
Qualification(s):	In the first instance, the award will be given to an entering student coming from the Grand River Polytechnical Institute (GRPI) and who has received the highest cumulative average in the Native University Access Program. If there is no entering student in any one year, the scholarship will be awarded to the in-course student who is a graduate of the GRPI who has the highest cumulative average at the University.
Amount:	1 award of $900

Thomas H. Peters Scholarship [I0233]
Application not required.
Donor(s):	Friends and associates of Thomas H. Peters
Qualification(s):	Student in any academic program of the University who has completed courses in Land Reclamation (e.g. CROP2280, SOIL3200), with a minimum 10.0 credits completed. Applicants must have a minimum of 70% cumulative average and have demonstrated an interest and aptitude in the area of crops and land reclamation.
Amount:	1 award of $250

Toronto District Beekeeper's Association Scholarship [I0285]
A scholarship is offered by the Toronto District Beekeepers Association in memory of the late Hugh McLeod, past chair of the Association. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Mr. Jack Robinson
Qualification(s):	The recipient will have good academic standing, have participated in extracurricular activities, and demonstrated a keen interest in beekeeping.
Amount:	1 award of $500

United Steelworkers LU4120 Scholarship [I0293]
Apply to Student Financial Services, by January 31.
Donor(s):	United Steelworkers LU4120
Qualification(s):	Student who is a member or former member, or who is from the immediate family of a member of United Steelworkers LU 4120, and who is entering semester 2, 3, or 4 of a degree or diploma program in the Winter semester. If there is more than one eligible candidate, the award will go to the one who has attained the highest relative class standing in his or her previous full-time semester, provided that a minimum of 70% standing is obtained.
Amount:	1 award of $800

Van Stralen and Van Der Hoeven Memorial Scholarship [I0296]
Application will be made by nominations signed by 4 currently registered students forwarded to Student Financial Services by April 1. Presentations are made in the Fall semester.
Donor(s):	Mr. & Mrs. J. Van Stralen & family and Mr. & Mrs. Hans Van Der Hoeven & family
Qualification(s):	Students that have completed a minimum of 2.0 credits, but not more than 7.5 in the Winter term in any degree program who have obtained a minimum of 70% standing. Selection will be made on the basis of participation in university activities and in the student's home community as well as qualities of leadership, ambition and initiative.
Amount:	2 awards of $400

W. Harold Minshall Scholarship [I0451]
Provided by Dr. W.H. Minshall (O.A.C.'33). Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1.
Donor(s):	OAC Alumni Foundation on behalf of Dr. W.H. Minshall
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:	1 award of $1,000

W.C. Winegard Medal [C0311]
The W.C. Winegard Medal is the most prestigious graduating award of the University of Guelph. One student will be nominated by each College Awards Committee. The Senate Awards Committee will make the final selection and the medal will be awarded at Convocation in June. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Board of Governors' of the University
Qualification(s):	Graduating student who excels both academically and in extracurricular activities.
Amount:	1 Gold medal

W.N. Vaughan Medal [C0299]
Prospective candidates will be nominated by Senators and the medal winner will be chosen by a committee selected by the Striking Committee. The medal will be awarded at Convocation in June. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Friends of Walter N. Vaughan
Qualification(s):	Student senator who has high academic standing and who has made a substantial contribution to student life and to the University, particularly through involvement in and commitment to Senate activities.
Amount:	1 Medal

Waterloo-Wellington CA Association Award [I0367]
Provided by the Waterloo-Wellington Chartered Accountant's Association. Awarded in the Winter semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Waterloo-Wellington Chartered Accountants Association
Qualification(s):	Student who achieves the highest academic standing in the course AGEC*3330, Intermediate Accounting.
Amount:	1 award of $100

Wellington Laboratories Prize in Environmental Chemistry [I0308]
Provided by Wellington Laboratories. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Wellington Laboratories
Qualification(s):	Students registered at the time of presentation in the Winter semester in an honours major program offered by the Department of Chemistry with the highest grade in CHEM3360 and TOX3360 Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology in the previous calendar year.
Amount:	1 award of $500