IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

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Bachelor of Science in Technology

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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 who 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

Certified General Accountants Award for Excellence Prize [C0025]
Awarded to the graduating student with the highest average in the three accounting courses listed. Application not required.
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)

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

Chemistry Club Prize for Chemistry Promotion [I0495]
Donated by the Chemistry Club, together with the Dean of C.P.E.S.. Applicants should submit a one-page type-written summary outlining their efforts to promote the disciplines of chemistry within the University, or the community to the Executive of the Chemistry Club by February 1st.
Donor(s):	The Chemistry Club
Qualification(s):	Student at any semester level enrolled in a degree program administered by the Department of Chemistry , who has made a significant contribution to promotion of chemistry.
Amount:	1 award of $200

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

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

Copernicus Scholarship in Physics [I0081]
Application not required.
Donor(s):	The faculty members of the Department of Physics through their Scholarship Trust Fund
Qualification(s):	Students who have completed 7.5 course credits and are registered in one of the majors programs in Physics. To be eligible, students must have completed the courses PHYS2440 and PHYS2460 with a minimum of an A average. The awards will be made to the students with the highest average in the Physics courses taken in the Year 1 and in PHYS2440 and PHYS2460.
Amount:	4 awards of $500

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 or Phase 4 of the D.V.M. program, in the previous Fall/Winter/Summer sequence.
Amount:	150 awards of $1,000

Dr. Caesar V. Senoff Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Chemistry [I0517]
The Senoff family and the College of Physical and Engineering Science, together with the University of Guelph Faculty Association and friends, have established this scholarship in memory of Dr. Caesar V. Senoff. Dr. Senoff discovered the first dinitrogen complex while completing his PhD at the University of Toronto, opening up a new field of chemistry. A valued member of the University of Guelph faculty from 1968 to 1996, his positive influence continues through his students and colleagues. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Senoff family and the College of Physical and Engineering Science, together with the University of Guelph Faculty Association and friends
Qualification(s):	Student majoring in any Chemistry program who has completed between 7.5 and 9.75 credits and who has the highest cumulative average over 80%.
Amount:	1 award of $500

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

Egelstaff Scholarship [I0397]
In honour of University Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Department of Physics, Peter A. Egelstaff. Awarded in the Winter semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of Physics
Qualification(s):	Student who has completed 12.5 course credits, is currently registered in one of the majors in Physics and has a high cumulative average (of at least 80%) in the required Physics courses normally taken in Years 2 & 3 of the major.
Amount:	1 award of $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. Farley Scholarship [I0099]
Established in memory of George A. Farley, a chemistry graduate of the Class O.A.C.'33, and presented in the Winter semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	James M. Farley
Qualification(s):	Student enrolled in a Co-op program administered by the Department of Chemistry and who has completed their second work term within the preceding calendar year. Work term reports, work term assessments and course grades will be considered. The student must have a cumulative average of at least 80%.
Amount:	1 award of $250

George A. Gray O.A.C. '51 Varsity Scholarships [I0487]
Established in memory of George Gray, O.A.C. '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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). 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

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

Honours Applied Pharmaceutical Chemistry Scholarship [I0454]
This scholarship is donated by the faculty of the Department of Chemistry through their scholarship trust fund and is awarded annually in the Winter semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Donated by the faculty of the Department of Chemistry through their scholarship trust fund
Qualification(s):	Student enrolled in the B.Sc.(Tech.) honours major Applied Pharmaceutical Chemistry program who completed Year's 2 course requirements in the previous calendar year, and has achieved the highest cumulative average, providing that at least 3.00 credits offered by the Department have been taken.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

International Undergraduate Scholarship [I0577]
Established through a student referendum approved by the undergraduate student body, to recognize international students' academic merit along with involvement/leadership activities during their enrollment at the University of Guelph. Financial need will be considered only in the event of a tie. Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1, with a letter indicating involvement/extracurricular activity since entry to the University, two academic and/or professional references, and a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) for International Students form. This award can only be held once by the student.
Donor(s):	International Student Organization (ISO)
Qualification(s):	Full-time International students (defined as those paying full international student tuition without exemption), who have completed at least 4.0 course credits from the University of Guelph with a minimum cumulative average of 75%, and is registered at the time of application.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

J.B. Reynolds Graduation Medal in Physics [C0399]
This medal is awarded to a graduating student in the Spring semester or the previous Fall or Winter Semesters. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of Physics
Qualification(s):	Student who has completed semester 8 of any of the majors in Physics and who has obtained the highest cumulative average in the required Physics courses of that program, normally taken in semester 5 to 8.
Amount:	1 Medal

J.L. Campbell Scholarship [I0479]
Established in honour of J.L. (Iain) Campbell, former Provost and Vice-President (Academic), of the University of Guelph from 1995 to 2000 and former Dean of the College of Physical and Engineering Science from 1987 to 1995. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Family, friends and colleagues of J.L. Campbell
Qualification(s):	Student who is currently registered in one of the majors in Physics and who has completed at least 12.50 credits, with a high cumulative average (at least 80%) in the required Physics courses normally taken in Year 2 and 3 of the major.
Amount:	1 award of $500

James L. Hunt Scholarship [I0603]
Established on honour of Professor Emeritus James L. Hunt, Medal of Merit recipient. The recipient will have achieved the highest cumulative average over 80%. This award cannot be held with any other awards offered by the Department of Physics. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of Physics
Qualification(s):	Students registered in any major offered by the Department of Physics that have completed 10.0 credits and have achieved a minimum 80% cumulative average.
Amount:	1 award of $1,500

John Eccles Scholarship [I0093]
Nominations, accompanied by appropriate resumes, 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

Lambda Foundation Scholarship in LBGT Studies [I0591]
This award is provided to encourage research on the subject of lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered (LBGT) peoples. The scholarship is based upon areas of research pertaining to the history, contributions, and issues by or about LBGT peoples. Preference will be given to an applicant who is involved in the LBGT community as demonstrated by a record of volunteer activities, active civil society memberships, or as attested by a letter of recommendation from a community group, or evidenced by related previous academic pursuits. This scholarship may be awarded to a given student only once. Projects must have been completed or research proposals accepted within the past calendar year. Apply to the Dean of Arts by December 15th including the research proposal or completed project, curriculum vitae, and any supporting letters referencing involvement in the LBGT community and/or faculty support.
Donor(s):	Lambda Foundation and other donors
Qualification(s):	Students enrolled in a program with a thesis, a research essay, independent research project or course work programs pertaining to lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered (LBGT) studies, as broadly defined by the applicant.
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 C.P.E.S. 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

MacKenzie Scholarship [I0398]
In honour of University Professor Emeritus Innes K. MacKenzie. Not tenable with the Egelstaff Scholarship. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of Physics
Qualification(s):	Students who have completed 12.5 course credits and are currently registered in one of the majors in physics. It is given to a student with a high cumulative standing (of at least 80%) in the required physics courses normally taken in Years 2 & 3 of the major.
Amount:	1 award of $500

MacNaughton Scholarship [I0422]
Established by Earl B. MacNaughton, former head of the Department of Physics and founding Dean of the College of Physical Science. Awarded in the Winter semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Earl B. MacNaughton
Qualification(s):	Student who has completed semester 5 and is currently registered in one of the majors in Physics and has a high cumulative average (at least 80%) in the required Physics courses normally taken in semesters 3, 4 and 5 of the major.
Amount:	1 award of $500

Marion McKenzie Prizes for Outstanding Achievement in History [I0470]
These prizes have been established in memory of Marion McKenzie (1905-1994), a teacher who had a love of learning and a continuing curiosity about the world both past and present. These are awarded to the top student in each of the required core courses in the History program (HIST1010, HIST2450, HIST*2602). Application not required.
Donor(s):	TBA
Qualification(s):	The recipient for HIST1010 must have completed no more than 5.0 credits; the recipient for HIST2450, no more than 10.0 credits and be in the history program; and the recipient for HIST*2602, no more than 10.0 credits.
Amount:	3 awards of $250

Priscilla and Stanford Reid Trust Prize [I0597]
Established in honour the first chair of the History Department, Stanford Reid, and his wife, Priscilla Reid to acknowledge the best paper written about the history of Presbyterianism and/or the Reformed tradition. Apply, by April 1, with a copy of the paper and a covering letter including contact information to the Department of History Awards Chair.
Donor(s):	Priscilla and Stanford Reid Trust Fund
Qualification(s):	Any student submitting an essay on the history of Presbyterianism and/or Reformed tradition.
Amount:	1 award of $500

R.C. Moffatt Memorial Scholarship in Physics [I0535]
This scholarship is awarded in the winter semester to the student with the highest cumulative average over 80%. This award is not tenable with any other Department of Physics scholarships . Application not required.
Donor(s):	Estate of Professor R.C. Moffatt
Qualification(s):	Student who have completed a minimum of 10.0 credits up to a maximum of 19.75 credits and is enrolled in a physics major.
Amount:	1 award of $900

Society of Chemical Industries Prizes in Chemistry/Applied Pharmaceutical Chemistry [C0333]
Application not required.
Donor(s):	Society of Chemical Industry
Qualification(s):	Students who obtain the highest standing in the final year in each of the B.Sc. honours major Chemistry and the B.Sc.(Tech.) honours major Applied Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Amount:	2 Engraved plaques

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

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 Local 4120 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 $1,000

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.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