IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

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Bachelor of Science

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In-course Scholarships with Financial Need

3M Canada Scholarships [I0564]
Provided by 3M Canada. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.).
Donor(s):	3M Canada Company
Qualification(s):	Students entering Year 4 (ie. having completed a minimum of 15.0 credits) with demonstrated financial need and high academic achievement.
Amount:	2 awards of $1,000

Alf and Mary Hales Undergraduate Scholarship in Food Science [I4510]
Alf and Mary Hales, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program have established this scholarship to Food Science students. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Alf and Mary Hales
Qualification(s):	Student registered in semesters 5 to 8 of the B.Sc. program in Food Science with a demonstrated interest in Meat Science and 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

C.B.S. ACCESS Scholarships [I4526]
Established by Alumni and friends of C.B.S., with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. Not tenable with the Hagen Undergraduate Access Scholarship. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Alumni and friends of C.B.S.
Qualification(s):	Full-time students beyond semester 4 with demonstrated financial need. Awarded to the students with the highest cumulative averages registered in any major in the College of Biological Science. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	2 awards of $500

C.P.E.S. Dean's Scholarship - ACCESS [I4527]
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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. This award may be held once only. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Established by a number of industrial, commercial and public sector corporations
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:	1 award of $750

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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.), 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

Earl B. MacNaughton C.P.E.S. ACCESS Scholarships [I4172]
Established by friends, faculty, staff, alumni and students of the University to honour Earl B. MacNaughton, former head of the Department of Physics and founding Dean of the College of Physical and Engineering Science, with the assistance of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Earl B. MacNaughton
Qualification(s):	Students currently registered in the final year of an honours program in the College of Physical and Engineering Science with high academic standing, demonstrated financial need, and who have completed a minimum of 15.0 credits. 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

Eleanor Morgan & Bill Archibald Scholarships [I4540]
The family of Eleanor and Bill Archibald, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, provide this scholarship in memory of their parents. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a letter outlining community involvement to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	The Family of Eleanor & Bill Archibald
Qualification(s):	Students registered in any program with a minimum of 5.0 credits who have cumulative 70% average, has demonstrated community involvement, and 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

Erin Demers Memorial Scholarship [I0406]
The family and friends of Erin Demers, a first-year student at the University of Guelph who was tragically killed in a car accident in 1996, have established this scholarship in her memory. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.), along with one supporting reference letter from a Residence Assistant, Residence Manager, or Residence Officer.
Donor(s):	Family and friends of Erin Katrina Demers
Qualification(s):	A student who has resided in an on-campus residence during the first semester and who has a minimum cumulative average of 70%. This award is payable in the second year (ie. completed 5.0 course credits) of study. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need and who have participated significantly in extracurricular activities.
Amount:	1 award of $2,000

Euclid-Hitachi Scholarships [I4517]
Established by Euclid-Hitachi of Canada Ltd., 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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Euclid-Hitachi of Canada Ltd.
Qualification(s):	Students with a minimum cumulative average of 70% 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

Gordon Ashton Scholarship [I4535]
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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services, by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	C. Dixon More
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:	1 award of $500

Graham Family Incentive Scholarship [I4506]
Provided by Harvey Graham (O.A.C. '39) with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Harvey Graham O.A.C. '39
Qualification(s):	Students entering the fourth year of a four year degree program, maintaining at least a 70% program average and demonstrating financial need, who have previously received the Harvey Graham Bursary. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	1 award of $5,000

Graham, Fraser and Trevor Bosch Scholarships in Chemistry [I4288]
Established by Mr. Martin Bosch of the Guelph Soap Company, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Students with high academic standing registered in Year 3 (minimum of 10.00 - 14.75 credits) or Year 4 (at least 15.00 credits) of studies will be notified by the Awards Committee and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and advised to complete a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) in Student Financial Services by February 1st. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Mr. Martin Bosch of the Guelph Soap Company
Qualification(s):	Outstanding undergraduate students in the B.Sc. Chemistry major, or in the B.Sc.(Tech.) Applied Pharmaceutical Chemistry program, who have demonstrated financial need. Of the recipients with demonstrated financial need and preference will be given to Year 3 students with the highest cumulative averages in at least three 2000 level chemistry courses taken in Year 2. In the event that there are no qualified candidates in Year 3, students in Year 4 will be considered, based on demonstrated financial need and the highest cumulative averages in at least three 3000 level chemistry courses taken in Year 3. 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 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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). 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

Hagen Undergraduate Scholarship [I4525]
Established by Rolf Hagen, founding president of Rolf C. Hagen Inc., Canadian pet food and products supplier, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Rolf C. Hagen
Qualification(s):	Students beyond semester 6 with demonstrated financial need. Awarded to the students with the highest cumulative averages in any major in the College of Biological Science. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	3 awards of $800

Jay Majithia Scholarship [I4518]
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 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7 and if applicable, attach a letter stating research interest and involvement. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Mrs. Margaret L. Middleton
Qualification(s):	Computer and Information Science students with demonstrated financial need who have a minimum cumulative program average of 70%. Preference will be given to eligible 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:	2 awards of $500

Kathleen and R. Douglas Kennedy Scholarship in CSAHS [I0546]
Kathleen (MAC '39) and Douglas (O.A.C. '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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.).
Donor(s):	Mrs. Kathleen Kennedy and the late Mr. R. Douglas Kennedy
Qualification(s):	This scholarship will be awarded to a student in CSAHS with high academic achievement. Preference will be given to students registered in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, or the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies and to students with demonstrated financial need.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Keith Ronald Undergraduate Scholarship [I4532]
Established in honour of Professor Keith Ronald, founding Dean of the College of Biological Sciences, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services, by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Friends and Colleagues of Professor Keith Ronald
Qualification(s):	B.Sc. student, registered in C.B.S.,who has completed at least 12.5 credits, who is entering the Marine Biology and Oceanography Course, ZOO*4300, held at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, St. Andrew's, New Brunswick, and has maintained a cumulative average of at least 80%. 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

MacNaughton ACCESS Scholarship in Physics [I4523]
Established by Earl B. MacNaughton, former head of the Department of Physics and founding Dean of the College of Physical Science, and faculty, staff and alumni of the Department of Physics, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Students may hold this award more than once. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Earl B. MacNaughton and faculty, staff and alumni of the Department of Physics
Qualification(s):	Students with demonstrated financial need who are in second year or beyond of a major physics program with a minimum cumulative average of 70% in the required physics courses of that program. 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

O.A.C. '52 Scholarships [I4538]
Offered by the class of O.A.C.'52, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter highlighting involvement in leadership and community activities and/or university life along with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	O.A.C. '52
Qualification(s):	O.A.C. students enrolled in the B.Sc.(Agr.), B.Comm., B.Sc. ,or B.Sc.(Env.) programs who have demonstrated financial need, who are in good academic standing and who have demonstrated leadership. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	2 awards of $2,500

R. Douglas and Kathleen Kennedy Scholarship in O.A.C. [I0547]
Douglas (O.A.C. '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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.).
Donor(s):	Mrs. Kathleen Kennedy and the late Mr. R. Douglas Kennedy
Qualification(s):	This scholarship will be awarded to a student in O.A.C. with high academic achievement and demonstrated financial need.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Scottish Studies Foundation Scholarship [I4541]
Provided with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. The recipient will be selected on the basis of the number of and grades in the requisite courses listed as well as overall cumulative average to that point in the student's career. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Scottish Studies Foundation and private donors
Qualification(s):	Students who have completed a minimum 10.0 credits and has taken or is taking HIST2000 or HIST2500, and at least one of the following: HIST3030 ,HIST3140 , HIST3530, HIST4040, or HIST*4050. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	1 award of $4,000

Stephen Safe Scholarships in Toxicology [I4528]
Established by Wellington Laboratories, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program to honour the achievements of Prof. Stephen Safe, a former faculty member at the University of Guelph. One letter of support should be provided from a faculty member who is not a member of the Selection Committee. Apply, including a reference letter and a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.), to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Mr. Brock Chittim
Qualification(s):	Students with demonstrated financial need in an undergraduate toxicology program at, or beyond, semester 5. Applicants should have achieved a minimum 77% cumulative average in the science courses of the previous two academic semesters. Previous recipients of the award may reapply in subsequent years, but preference will be given to those applicants who have not previously held this award. 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

Tara Lynn Giuliani Memorial Award [I0375]
In memory of Tara Lynn Giuliani, a bright young woman, who did not let her blindness stand in the way of her studies at the University of Guelph. Apply to the Centre for Students with Disabilities by November 25.
Donor(s):	The Giuliani Family
Qualification(s):	Most academically promising applicant with a demonstrated disability and having financial need.
Amount:	1 award of $500

University of Guelph Retiree Association Degree Scholarship [I0569]
This bursary is available to students who are related to a member of the U.G.R.A. as child, grand-child, or great grand-child. Selection will be based on the greatest demonstration of financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a letter indicating the name of and relationship to the U.G.R.A. member.
Donor(s):	University of Guelph Retirees Association (U.G.R.A.)
Qualification(s):	Students registered in an undergraduate degree program with a minimum 75% cumulative average in the last two semester of full-time studies and demonstrates financial need.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Walter and Marion MacDougald Scholarship [I4530]
Established by the family of Walter and Marian MacDougald on the 50th wedding anniversary of their parents, in recognition of their gift of life-long learning to their five children, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Preference will be given to students enrolled in a program involved in food supply or utilization, farmland conservation or woodlot management. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Doug MacDougald, D.V.M.
Qualification(s):	Students demonstrating financial need with a minimum of 10.0 credits and less than 15.0 credits and who are in the following programs/majors/minors: BASc, BSc(Agr), BSc(Env), BSc(Food Science, Animal Biology, Nutrition, or Forest Science), or D.V.M., having a 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:	2 awards of $1,000

Wellington Laboratories Scholarship [I4308]
Wellington Laboratories, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, established this award through an endowment provided by Mr. Brock Chittim of Wellington Laboratories. Highly qualified students will be notified by the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and the Department Awards Committee to complete a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and submit to Student Financial Services by February 1. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Mr. Brock Chittam of Wellington Laboratories
Qualification(s):	Students that have completed a minimum of 15.0 course credits of an honours major program offered by the Department of Chemistry. Student with demonstrated financial need and the highest cumulative averages in at least three 3000 level chemistry courses taken in semesters 5 or 6. 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

William & Nona Heaslip Scholarship [I0589]
Two awards, each payable at $7,500 in the fall and winter semesters are awarded to a full-time undergraduate students in their second year of study in any degree program with a minimum 70% cumulative average and demonstrated financial need. Recipients of this award can have this award renewed for up to 3 years provided they continue to demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum 70% cumulative average. Students must apply to Student Financial Services by submitting a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7.
Donor(s):	The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation
Qualification(s):	Full-time undergraduate student registered in any degree program that is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident with a minimum 70% cumulative average with demonstrated financial need.
Amount:	2 awards of $15,000

Yeandle Family In-Course Scholarships [I3546]
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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). Awards will be made on the basis of financial need and academic achievement. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	The Estate of Audrey Yeandle
Qualification(s):	Full-time undergraduate students registered in each of the eight academic units and CIDS 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 up to $2,000