IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences

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In-course Awards with Financial Need

.Class of OAC '36 Bursaries [I3501]
Established by the Class of OAC '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
Donor(s):	Class of 1936
Qualification(s):	An OAC 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:	2 awards of $500

Archie and Isabelle (Cook) Rintoul OAC Bursary [I3060]
Offered by Archie and Isabelle (Cook) Rintoul of OAC '26 and MAC '27 respectively. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form by October 7 to Student Financial Services. Two awards of $500 (one in each of the two colleges).
Donor(s):	Archie and Isabelle (Cook) Rintoul
Qualification(s):	Students enrolled in the B.A.SC. program or the Hotel and Food Administration, Housing and Real Estate Management or Marketing Management majors of the B.COMM. program and the department of Environmental Biology in the B.SC., B.SC.(Agr.) or the B.SC.(Env.) degree programs. Students who have completed semester 4 (10.00 credits) and who have demonstrated financial need are eligible.
Amount:	2 awards of $500

Bette Stephenson Accessibility Bursary [I3054]
In recognition of the work of Dr. Bette Stephenson in supporting students with learning disabilities, the University of Guelph offers bursaries to students who have demonstrated financial need and who have a learning disability. These bursaries will be used to offset the costs of a required assessment, or the purchase of a computer that is required to support their learning needs. Apply to Student Financial Services, with a completed Need Assessment Form by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester.
Donor(s):	University of Guelph
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate students who have demonstrated financial need and who have a learning disability. Students must be full-time (as defined by OSAP regulations) and Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Amount:	3 awards to a maximum of $1,500

Brinson Partners Inc. Bursaries [I3526]
Brinson Partners Inc., with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, has established these bursaries. Apply with a completed need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Brinson Partners Inc.
Qualification(s):	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:	2 awards of $1,500

Burnbrae Farms Bursaries [I3525]
Established by Burnbrae Farms, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program to assist students with financial need to continue their studies as full-time students. Apply with a completed need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Burnbrae Farms
Qualification(s):	Full-time students with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated interest in poultry science. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	2 awards of $1,500

Catherine and Brian Berg Memorial Bursary [I3542]
Established by the families of Brian and Cathy Berg, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program Apply by completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Families of Cathy and Brian Berg
Qualification(s):	C.B.S. student with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	1 award of $500

Class of '72: 25th Reunion Bursaries [I3512]
Established by the Class of '72: 25th Reunion Fund with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program to support students who wish to study full-time. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Class of '72: 25th Reunion
Qualification(s):	Full-time 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:	3 awards of $1,000

Class of OAC '33 Bursaries [I3531]
Established by the class of OAC '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
Donor(s):	Class of 1933 (in honour of the late Prof. WIJ. Squirrell)
Qualification(s):	OAC 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:	3 awards of $500

Credit Valley Conservation Authority Foundation Bursary [I3007]
Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester.
Donor(s):	Credit Valley Conservation Authority Foundation
Qualification(s):	Full-time student registered in B.A. Geography, B.SC. Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Analysis, B.SC. Engineering (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:	1 award of $500

David R. Leach Memorial Bursary [I3534]
Provided in memory of David R. Leach by his family, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. David entered OAC in 1969 as a member of OAC '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
Donor(s):	Mrs Deborah Leach-Sartor
Qualification(s):	OAC 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:	1 award of $1,000

Donald P. Watson Bursaries in Horticultural Science [I4501]
Established by the estate of Donald P. Watson, O.A.C.'34, 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. A number of awards ranging from $500 to $2,000.
Donor(s):	The estate of Dr. Donald P. Watson
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate students majoring in Horticultural Science, Landscape Architecture, Agronomy, Agricultural Science or Environmental Science, who have completed a minimum of 10.00 credits and who have demonstrated financial need. Recipients must have satisfactory academic standing in their last 10.00 credits. The scholarships will be awarded based on financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	Several awards of $500, Several awards of $2,000

Elizabeth Burton Bursaries [I3503]
Mrs. Elizabeth Burton, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, provides bursaries to students with demonstrated financial need. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD. A number of awards totalling $2,900.
Donor(s):	Mrs. Elizabeth Burton
Qualification(s):	Students in second, third or fourth year with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	Several awards of $2,900

George and Margaret J. Miles Memorial Bursary [I3544]
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
Donor(s):	Established by the Miles Family
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:	1 award of $1,500

Gryphon Investment Council Bursaries [I3513]
Established by Gryphon Investment Counsel, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Awarded in the Winter semester. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Gryphon Investment Council Inc.
Qualification(s):	Full-time 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:	2 awards of $1,500

Guelph Compassionate Health Bursary [I3061]
This bursary has been established and approved by the Student Health and Dental Committee to assist students facing unforeseen health needs abouve and beyond the benefits offered through the mandatory University of Guelph student health plan. Submit a Financial Need Assessment application accompanied by the physician recommendation, cost estimates and physician contact information to the Awards Officer, Student Financial Services. The application will be reviewed throughout the semester to handle emergenices immediately.
Donor(s):	Student Health and Dental Plan Reserve
Qualification(s):	All currently registered students at the University of Guelph that are covered under the University of Guelph mandatory Student Health Plan. The student must require treatment for a condition not currently or completely covered by the Student Health Plan.
Amount:	Several varies to a maximum $1,500

Guelph Student Assistance Program [I3056]
These bursaries have been established and approved by undergraduate students through student referendum to assist undergraduate and University of Guelph campus diploma students in financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Need Assessment Form by October 7. Typically, awarded in the Winter semester.
Donor(s):	Undergraduate Students
Qualification(s):	Full-time undergraduate students registered in any degree program with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who are not eligible for provincial and/or federal assistance programs such as Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and/or Canada Student Loan Program (CSLP).
Amount:	Several awards of varying amounts up to $1,000

Gwen Karr Memorial Bursary [I3010]
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.
Donor(s):	Mr. T.K.C. Karr, OAC '32
Qualification(s):	O.A.C. students with demonstrated financial need
Amount:	Several varies

Howard and Myrtle Rogers Bursaries [I3537]
Provided by the Estate of Howard and Myrtle Rogers, 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
Donor(s):	The Estate of Howard and Myrtle Rogers
Qualification(s):	Students with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students from Wellington County. Students are encouraged to apply for an award in each year of study. The award may have been held in previous years but students must demonstrate on-going financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	10 up to $2,000

International Emergency Medical Aid Assistance [I3059]
The University of Guelph provides support to International undergraduate students that are faced with unexpected, or unforseen financial shortfalls due to a medical issue not covered by UHIP or the Student Dental/Medical insurance plans. Students should apply to the International Student Advisor, in the Centre for International Programs office, by completing an International Student Financial Need Assessment Form and submitting documentation to support the medical issue. These bursaries are awarded on an on-going basis.
Donor(s):	University of Guelph
Qualification(s):	Any International student registered in a degree program at the University of Guelph with a minimum registration of 1.50 course credits.
Amount:	Several awards of varying amounts

International Student Bursaries [I3009]
Mrs. Norma L. Valeriote has made available a number of bursaries. Apply to the International Student Advisor.
Donor(s):	Mrs. Norma L. Valeriote
Qualification(s):	Students who are citizens of Third World countries, as defined by the United Nations, who are registered in a degree or diploma program and who demonstrate financial need.
Amount:	Several varies

Irvine and Grace Black Memorial Bursary [I3051]
Established in memory of Irvine and Grace Black, by friends and family to recognize their many contributions to young people. Irvine, a well-known sheep breeder, was a judge at College Royal and the Royal Winter Fair for over fifty years, and Grace was active in the Women's Institute and the Fergus Fall Fair. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Need Assessment Form and a letter outlining involvement in the 4-H Club and/or a Women's Institute by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester.
Donor(s):	Family and friends of Irvine and Grace Black
Qualification(s):	Full-time undergraduate students registered in any degree program with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to applicants who are, or have been, active in the 4-H Club and/or a Women's Institute.
Amount:	1 award of $500

Leroux Bursaries [I3535]
Established by Mr. Hector Leroux, O.A.C.'44, 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
Donor(s):	Mr. J.H. Leroux
Qualification(s):	O.A.C. degree students in the B.SC.(Agr.), B.SC., B.Comm. or B.SC.(Env.) programs with demonstrated financial need. Satisfactory academic standing is required. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	4 awards of $1,000

Mary I. Whitelock Bursaries [I3524]
Established by the estate of Mary I. Whitelock, a friend of the University, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to assist students who wish to study full-time but who need financial support to do so. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Estate of Mary I. Whitelock
Qualification(s):	All undergraduate, graduate or OAC diploma 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:	13 awards of $2,000

O.A.C. '55 Access Bursaries [I3517]
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.
Donor(s):	O.A.C. Class of '55
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 Statement on Awards).
Amount:	Several awards of $500

OAC '38 Lloyd Minshall Bursaries [I3529]
Established by OAC '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 OAC Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	OAC '38 Alumni
Qualification(s):	OAC undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need in semesters 5, 6, 7 or 8 and OAC 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:	7 awards of $1,000

OAC '57 Bursaries [I3518]
Provided by the Class of OAC '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
Donor(s):	OAC '57 and the OAC Alumni Foundation
Qualification(s):	OAC 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:	5 awards of $1,000

OAC Alumni Foundation Access Bursaries [I3533]
Provided by the OAC 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
Donor(s):	OAC Alumni Foundation
Qualification(s):	OAC 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:	4 awards of $500

Ontario Co-operatives R.P. Forshaw Bursary [I3013]
The Co-operatives, Credit Unions, friends and associates of Prof. R. P. Forshaw have established this bursary. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Need Assessment Form by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester.
Donor(s):	The Co-operatives, Credit Unions, friends and associates of Prof. R.P. Forshaw
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate students who have financial need. Preference may be given to candidates who have been or are members of a co-operative or credit union.
Amount:	1 award of $400

Ontario Federation of Agriculture Bursaries [I3520]
Provided by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the O.A.C. Alumni Foundation with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a letter and a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Qualification(s):	O.A.C. students with demonstrated financial need enrolled in the B.SC.(Agr.), B.Comm., B.SC. or B.SC.(Env.) programs. Preference will be given to students from farm families who have participated in 4H and/or rural community activities. A student may receive up to three bursaries annually ($1,500). Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	12 awards of $500

Ontario Grape Growers Bursary [I3033]
Offered by the Ontario Grape Growers Action Committee. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Need Assessment Form by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester.
Donor(s):	The Ontario Grape Growers Action Committee
Qualification(s):	Students with good academic standing in semesters 3 to 6 of a degree program or semesters 3 to 4 of a diploma program administered by O.A.C., and demonstrated need of financial assistance.
Amount:	Several of various amounts

Robb Travel Grants [T3028]
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. Varying amounts (80% of the travel costs will be covered up to $750 per student).
Donor(s):	The estate of Martha Robb
Qualification(s):	O.A.C. students who are attending another university on a Letter of Permission.
Amount:	Several varies

Robert Auger Humanitarian Bursary [I3058]
This award, of up to $500, has been established through the generosity of staff in the Office of Registrarial Services, family and friends of Robert Auger, a former Associate Registrar at the University of Guelph. It is intended as an emergency fund to assist students who unexpectedly find themselves in difficult financial circumstances, to provide grocery, and textbook vouchers.
Donor(s):	Office of Registrarial Services
Qualification(s):	Students who require assistance through this fund should apply in confidence to the Assistant Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Financial Services.
Amount:	Several awards of $500

Scotiabank Bursaries [I3532]
Established by Scotiabank, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to assist students with financial need to continue their studies as full-time students. Distributed in the Winter semester. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Scotiabank
Qualification(s):	Full-time 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:	2 awards of $1,500

T.K. Warley Bursaries [I3510]
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
Donor(s):	OAC Alumni Association
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:	3 awards of $500

University of Guelph Access Bursaries [I3522]
Provided by alumni and friends of the University, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to support undergraduate, graduate or OAC (Guelph) diploma students who wish to study full-time but who need financial support to do so. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD. Variable amounts from $500 to $2,000
Donor(s):	Alumni and Friend of the University of Guelph
Qualification(s):	Full-time 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:	Several awards of $500, Several awards of $2,000

University of Guelph Alumni Association Access Bursaries [I3523]
Established by the University of Guelph Alumni Association, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to support students who wish to study full-time but who need financial support to do so. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	University of Guelph Alumni Association
Qualification(s):	Full-time in-course 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:	2 awards of $1,000

University of Guelph Child Care Bursaries [I3053]
In order to provide accessible child care to students with (a) child(ren), the University of Guelph offers bursaries to students who have demonstrated financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services, with a completed Need Assessment Form by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. A number of awards of between $500 and $2,000.
Donor(s):	University of Guelph
Qualification(s):	Students, supporting (a) child(ren) who demonstrate greatest financial need, to offset the costs of child care. To be eligible, undergraduate students must be full-time (as defined by OSAP regulations) and Canadian citizens or permanent residents with demonstrated financial need.
Amount:	Several awards of $500, Several awards of $2,000

University of Guelph International Bursary [I3048]
The University of Guelph provides support to International undergraduate students that are faced with unexpected, or unforseen financial shortfalls while registered on campus. Students should apply to Benny Quay, in the Centre of International Programs office by completing an International Student Financial Need Assessment Form. These bursaries are awarded on an on-going basis.
Donor(s):	University of Guelph
Qualification(s):	Any International student registered in a degree program at the University of Guelph with a minimum registration of 1.50 course credits.
Amount:	Several varies

University of Guelph Undergraduate In-Course Bursaries (MET-TR-UG) [I3037]
The University of Guelph offers in-course bursaries to students who have demonstrated financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services, with a completed Need Assessment Form by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester.
Donor(s):	University of Guelph
Qualification(s):	Ontario students registered for full-time studies (as defined by OSAP) in a degree program with demonstrated financial need and a minimum of 2.0 course credits completed.
Amount:	Several awardsranging in value from $100 to $3,000

University of Guelph Undergraduate In-Course Bursaries (NON OSAP TR) [I3047]
The University of Guelph offers in-course bursaries to students who have demonstrated financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services, with a completed Need Assessment Form by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester.
Donor(s):	University of Guelph
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate students registered for full-time studies (as defined by OSAP) in a degree program with demonstrated financial need and a minimum of 2.0 course credits completed.
Amount:	Several awards to a maximum of $800

University Police Bursaries [I3019]
The University Police have made available a number of bursaries. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Need Assessment Form by October 7.
Donor(s):	The University Police
Qualification(s):	Full-time undergraduate and graduate students who have financial need.
Amount:	Several varies

University Student Assistance Program [I3057]
These bursaries have been established and approved by the University of Guelph to assist undergraduate and University of Guelph campus diploma students in financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Need Assessment Form by October 7. Typically, awarded in the Winter semester.
Donor(s):	University of Guelph
Qualification(s):	Full-time undergraduate students registered in any degree program with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who are not eligible for provincial and/or federal assistance programs such as Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and/or Canada Student Loan Program (CSLP).
Amount:	Several awards of varying amount to a maximum of $1,000