IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

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Bachelor of Applied Science

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In-course Awards with Financial Need

Archie and Isabelle (Cook) Rintoul Bursary (FRAN) [I3018]
Offered by Archie, OAC '26, and Isabelle (Cook), MAC '27, Rintoul. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7 to Student Financial Services. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. Awarded in the winter.
Donor(s):	Archie and Isabelle (Cook) Rintoul
Qualification(s):	Students who have completed a minimum of 7.75 credits in a program offered by the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition (F.R.A.N.) and who have demonstrated financial.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a letter from the student's advisor in the Centre for Students with Disabilities in support of this request. These applications will be addressed throughout the semester to assist students when the need is required.
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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. 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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. 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

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 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. 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

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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD.
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 up to $2000

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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) 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:	2 awards 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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. 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 up to 80% of unforeseen health needs above and beyond the benefits offered through the mandatory University of Guelph student health plan. Submit a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) 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 emergencies immediately.
Donor(s):	Student Health and Dental Plan Reserve
Qualification(s):	Students must be registered on the University of Guelph 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 $1,000

Guelph Student Assistance ACCESS Bursaries [I3556]
These bursaries have been established and approved by undergraduate students through student referendum with the aid of the Ontario government's OTSS program to assist undergraduate and University of Guelph campus diploma students in 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).Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. Typically, awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):	Central Student Association
Qualification(s):	Full-time undergraduate students registered in any degree program with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	Several awards of varying amounts up to $1,000

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. 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).Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) 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.
Amount:	Several awards of varying amounts up to $1,000

Helen Mahon Memorial Bursary [I3063]
Established in memory of Helen Mahon, a longtime employee of the University of Guelph and who, following the death of her husband, raised three young children alone, all of whom graduated from university. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a Financial Need Assessment Form and indicate on the N.A.F that you wish to be considered for this award. Awarded in the winter.
Donor(s):	Family and Friends of Helen Mahon
Qualification(s):	Students registered in any program who come from a family where one parent is deceased.
Amount:	1 award of $500

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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. 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 unforeseen 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 (N.A.F.) 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 of varying amounts

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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) 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 B.L.A.ck
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

Marie Hardacre Bursary [I3548]
Established by Mrs. A. Marie Hardacre, MAC DHE 1930 for students in CSAHS with a preference to female students registered in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. Apply by October 7 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. Awarded in the winter semester. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):	Mrs. A. Marie Hardacre
Qualification(s):	Students registered in any academic program in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	1 award of $4,500

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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):	Estate of Mary I. Whitelock
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:	13 awards of $2,000

Mildred Taylor Misener Bursaries [I3012]
Dr. Andrew Grant Misener, an alumnus of the University of Guelph, has provided this endowment fund. Apply by October 7 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F). Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. Awarded in the winter.
Donor(s):	Dr. Andrew Grant Misener, President of Friends of the University of Guelph, Inc.
Qualification(s):	Students in the BASc program with established financial need.
Amount:	Several varies

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

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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. 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

Stoney Creek Women's Institute Bursaries [I3017]
Established by the Stoney Creek Women's Institute to commemorate the Sixtieth Anniversary of its founding. Apply by October 7 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. Awarded in the winter.
Donor(s):	Stoney Creek Women's Institute
Qualification(s):	Students from the region of Hamilton-Wentworth in the B.A.Sc. program with demonstrated financial need.
Amount:	2 awards of $250

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 O.A.C. (Guelph) diploma students who wish to study full-time but who need financial support to do so. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. 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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. 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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester.
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 up to $2,000

University of Guelph International Bursary [I3048]
The University of Guelph provides support to International undergraduate students that are faced with unexpected, or unforeseen 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 (N.A.F.). 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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) 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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) 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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date.
Donor(s):	The University Police
Qualification(s):	Full-time undergraduate and graduate students who have financial need.
Amount:	Several of various amounts

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 Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) 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 various amounts to a maximum of $1,000