IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

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Bachelor of Arts

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In-course Scholarships

A.M. Ross Centennial Scholarship [I0249]
Offered by Professor A.M. Ross (funded in part on royalties derived from the O.A.C. Centennial Alumni publication of The College on the Hill). Application not required.
Donor(s):	Professor A.M. Ross
Qualification(s):	Students in the 7th semester of the honours English program who have the highest standing in ten or more English courses taken during the first 6 semesters at the University of Guelph. An 80% average in these courses is required.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Agnes Varis Scholarship in Women's Studies [I0596]
Established by Dr. Agnes Varis, founder and president of Agar Chemicals. The award is provided to the student who demonstrates a passion and commitment for advancing education for women as evidenced by a major (or double major) in Women's Studies. Preference will be given to those students whose application letter or C.V. demonstrates an understanding that women who benefit from advanced education must help other women advance in society, through community, mentorship and teaching roles. Apply by letter and/or curriculum vitae to the Director of Women's Studies by April 1.
Donor(s):	Dr. Agnes Varis
Qualification(s):	Students majoring (or double majoring) in Women's Studies with a minimum cumulative average of 80% in Women's Studies courses and who have completed a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Aino Menning Memorial Award [I0176]
Established in memory of Aino Menning. Application not required.
Donor(s):	M. Tui Menning-Torrie
Qualification(s):	Student majoring in Music who has completed 1.0 credits in Applied Music and has demonstrated special ability in piano performance and high academic standing. All else being equal, preference will be given to a female student, in order to encourage women in the field.
Amount:	1 award of $500

Andrea Laatsch Scholarship [I0168]
Application not required.
Donor(s):	The friends of Andrea Laatsch
Qualification(s):	Student who has high academic standing in the 2nd year of the German Studies program during the preceding calendar year and has made significant contributions to the University community.
Amount:	1 award of $250

Austrian Embassy Prize [I0022]
Provided by the Austrian Embassy. May be awarded in addition to Swiss or German Consulate Prizes. Application not required. Two book prizes.
Donor(s):	The Austrian Embassy
Qualification(s):	Advanced students of German who have shown excellence in the past two semesters, but need not be graduating. Application not required.
Amount:	2 Book prizes

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

Blackburn Scholarship [I0404]
In commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Ontario Agricultural College, Dr. D.J. Blackburn, a retired faculty member of the former Rural Extension Studies program and former Director of the Associate Diploma Program has established this scholarship. Apply by letter, citing athletic contributions, to the O.A.C. Awards Committee by April 1.
Donor(s):	D.J. Blackburn
Qualification(s):	O.A.C. degree or diploma student who has participated in intercollegiate athletics and maintained a minimum cumulative average of 70% while registered at Guelph. Athletic excellence and leadership will be used to determine the recipient.
Amount:	1 award of $500

C.A.S.U. (College of Arts Student Union) Award [I0161]
Apply by letter to Student Financial Services by April 1 stating area of participation, dates of participation and nature of contribution. This award may be held once only.
Donor(s):	C.A.S.U.
Qualification(s):	Student within the College of Arts who has completed semesters 3 - 8, and who participated in the social, political and cultural life of the University.
Amount:	1 award of $200

C.A.S.U. (College of Arts Student Union) Book Prizes [I0155]
Students may win the prize once only in each department or school. Apply to the Chair of the Department or the Director of the School by April 30.
Donor(s):	C.A.S.U.
Qualification(s):	Students enrolled in the College of Arts who have completed semesters 3, 4, 5 and 6, in the B.A. program. The recipient will have attained a 70% average in their major, and have demonstrated significant volunteer participation in the social, political or cultural life of the University of Guelph.
Amount:	8 Book prizes

Canadian Agri-Marketing Association (Ontario) Scholarship [I0541]
Provided by the Canadian Association of Agri-Marketing Association (Ontario). Apply to the O.A.C. awards Committee by April 1 with a summary of participation in the Ag Ec & Biz Society and in agri-marketing initiatives as well as a letter of recommendation from a faculty member.
Donor(s):	Canadian Agri-Marketing Association (Ontario)
Qualification(s):	Student who has competed a minimum of 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 70% who are members of O.A.C. and the Ag Ec & Biz Society. Selection will be based on a combination of academic achievement and a demonstrated interest in agri-marketing.
Amount:	1 award of $1,500

Canadian Federation of University Women/Guelph Scholarship [I0294]
The Guelph Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women provides this annual scholarship. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Guelph Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women
Qualification(s):	Female student registered in Year 3 in the Fall semester in either B.ENG., B.A. (College of Physical and Engineering Science) or B.Sc.(College of Physical and Engineering Science) who has the highest cumulative average. Preference will be given to a student who has graduated from a secondary school in Wellington County.
Amount:	1 award of $2,000

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 BUS2220; Management Accounting BUS2230; and Intermediate Accounting BUS*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

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

CIDS: Biophysical Environment and Development Award [C0461]
Established by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. Presented in the Winter semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Qualification(s):	Outstanding student, who has achieved academic excellence, a minimum cumulative average of 80%, and service to the international community. The student will have completed at least 15.00 credits and will graduate in the Winter or expect to graduate in the Spring or Fall convocation ceremonies upon completion of their final year of the Biophysical Environment and Development area of emphasis of the honours International Development degree.
Amount:	1 award of $200

CIDS: Economics and Business Development Award [C0460]
Established by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. Presented in the Winter semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Qualification(s):	Outstanding student, who has achieved academic excellence, a minimum cumulative average of 80%, and service to the international community. The student will have completed at least 15.00 credits and will graduate in the Winter or expect to graduate in the Spring or Fall convocation ceremonies upon completion of their final year of the Economics and Business development area of emphasis of the honours International Development degree.
Amount:	1 award of $200

CIDS: Gender and Development Award [C0462]
Established by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. Presented in the Winter semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Qualification(s):	Outstanding student, who has achieved academic excellence, a minimum cumulative average of 80%, and service to the international community. The student will have completed at least 15.00 credits and will graduate in the Winter or expect to graduate in the Summer or Fall convocation periods upon completion of his/her final year of the Gender and Development area of emphasis of the honours International Development degree.
Amount:	1 award of $200

CIDS: Latin American Studies Award [C0469]
Established by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. Presented in the Winter semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Qualification(s):	Outstanding student, who has achieved academic excellence, a minimum cumulative average of 80%, and service to the international community. The student will have completed at least 15.00 credits and will graduate in the Winter or expect to graduate in the Spring or Fall convocation ceremonies upon completion of their final year of the Latin American Studies area of emphasis of the honours International Development degree.
Amount:	1 award of $200

CIDS: Political Economy and Administrative Change Award [C0458]
Established by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. Presented in the Winter semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Qualification(s):	Outstanding student, who has achieved academic excellence, a minimum cumulative average of 80%, and service to the international community. The student will have completed at least 15.0 credits and will graduate in the Winter or expect to graduate in the Spring or Fall convocation ceremonies upon completion of their final year of the Political Economy and Administrative Change area of emphasis of the honours International Development degree.
Amount:	1 award of $200

CIDS: Rural and Agricultural Development Award [C0457]
Established by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. Presented in the Winter semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Qualification(s):	Outstanding student, who has achieved academic excellence, a minimum cumulative average of 80%, and service to the international community. The student will have completed at least 15.00 credits and will graduate in the Winter or expect to graduate in the Spring or Fall convocation ceremonies upon completion of their final year of the Rural and Agricultural Development area of emphasis of the honours International Development degree.
Amount:	1 award of $200

Class of '51 O.A.C. Leadership Awards [C0063]
Established by Year '51 O.A.C., on the occasion of its 45th anniversary. At the discretion of the O.A.C. Awards Committee students may be selected before graduation. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Year '51 O.A.C.
Qualification(s):	Students graduating from the degree program in a major in an O.A.C. department who have a 70% standing in the final year of study and who have demonstrated leadership in the College or University extracurricular activities.
Amount:	5 awards of $2,000

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

Class of 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

Clayton and Dorothy Switzer Scholarships [I0276]
Apply by April 1 to Student Financial Services.
Donor(s):	Clayton and Dorothy Switzer
Qualification(s):	One to a student who has completed semester 2 of the Diploma in Agriculture program and one to a student who has completed semester 4 of a degree program in O.A.C. Recipients will have a minimum of 70% standing and have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability in O.A.C. student organizations, class executives and College Royal.
Amount:	1 award of $2,000

College of Arts Medal [C0383]
The College of Arts Medal is awarded in June to the student graduating from the College of Arts in the Spring or two previous convocations with the highest cumulative average. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Office of the Dean of Arts
Qualification(s):	Awarded to the graduating student with the highest cumulative average.
Amount:	1 Medal

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 BUS*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

Constas Prize [C0079]
This scholarship is offered in memory of Helen Constas, by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. It will be awarded at the Spring Convocation. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Department of Sociology and Anthropology, CSAHS
Qualification(s):	Student who is graduating with distinction (or has graduated at the previous Winter or Fall Convocation) in a major in an honours program offered by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and who has the highest cumulative average above 80% in Sociology and Anthropology courses.
Amount:	1 award of $100

Consul General of Belgium Prize for French House [I0080]
The recipient will be selected by a committee consisting of the French House Program Director, a representative of East Residences, and the Head of French Studies. The award is presented at the end of the Winter semester by the Belgian Consul General. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Consul General of Belgium in Toronto
Qualification(s):	Student resident in French House with good academic standing, who has made the greatest contribution to the program of the residence and to the knowledge of Francophone cultures.
Amount:	1 Book Prize

CSAHS Student Volunteer Scholarship [I0482]
Inspired by Theresa Firestone, FACS '78, and funded by the Harshman Fellowships Society and Pfizer Canada Inc.. Students may apply on their own or be recommended by other students, faculty members or administrators from non-profit organizations. Apply to the CSAHS Dean's Office with two letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be from an individual who can speak to his/her volunteerism and a summary letter outlining the student's volunteer experience and what has been gained or learned from this experience that has enhanced his/her personal growth and/or career goals by April 1.
Donor(s):	Harshman Fellowship Society and Pfizer Canada Inc.
Qualification(s):	Full-time undergraduate students in any degree program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and have completed at least 15 course credits with a minimum cumulative 70% average.
Amount:	1 award of $450 plus an equal amount to the charitable organization of the recipient's choice

D.C. Masters Prize in History [C0180]
Provided by the Department of History in the College of Arts to a student selected annually in the Spring semester from students who have completed their degrees in the previous twelve months. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of History
Qualification(s):	Student completing the honours program in History (specialized honours, combined honours, or major honours) with the highest cumulative average (minimum of 80%) in History courses at the 3000 and 4000 levels in the preceding academic year.
Amount:	1 award 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

David Murray Medal in Arts [C0071]
The recipient is selected by the Awards Committee of the College of Arts. Application not required. One award of a medal and $200.
Donor(s):	College of Arts
Qualification(s):	College of Arts nominee for the Winegard Medal.
Amount:	1 award of $200, 1 Medal

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. Charles Capstick Graduation Prize [C0558]
Provided by the Department of Computing and Information Science, these scholarships are awarded in May to students who have completed an undergraduate degree in a Computing and Information Science program and have achieved the highest and second highest cumulative averages at graduation. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of Computing and Information Science
Qualification(s):	Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Computing and Information Science (CIS) in the previous twelve months.
Amount:	1 award of $500, 1 award of $300

Dr. James Linders Scholarship [I0559]
Provided by the Department of Computing and Information Science, these scholarships are awarded in the Fall semester to students in a Computing and Information Science degree program that achieved the highest and second highest averages in Year 3 Computing and Information Science core courses. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of Computing and Information Science
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate students in a Computing and Information Science (CIS) degree program who have completed from 15.0 to 17.5 course credits and have taken the CIS core courses required for Year 3.
Amount:	1 award of $500, 1 award of $300

Dr. Mary McLeish Scholarship [I0560]
Provided by the Department of Computing and Information Science, these scholarships are awarded in the Fall semester to students in a Computing and Information Science degree program that achieved the highest and second highest averages in Year 1 Computing and Information Science core courses. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of Computing and Information Science
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate students in a Computing and Information Science (CIS) degree program who have completed from 5.0 to 7.5 course credits and have taken the CIS core courses required for Year 1.
Amount:	1 award of $500, 1 award of $300

Dr. Ted Swart Scholarship [I0561]
Provided by the Department of Computing and Information Science, these scholarships are awarded in the Fall semester to students in a Computing and Information Science degree program that achieved the highest and second highest averages in Year 2 Computing and Information Science core courses. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of Computing and Information Science
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate students in a Computing and Information Science (CIS) degree program who have completed from 10.0 to 12.5 course credits and have taken the CIS core courses required for Year 2.
Amount:	1 award of $500, 1 award of $300

E.A. (Nora) Cebotarev Prize [C0464]
Established by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology to honour Professor Emerita E.A. (Nora) Cebotarev's outstanding contribution to graduate programs in Sociology and Anthropology and to the life of the department and the larger community. Presented in the Fall semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Qualification(s):	Graduating student with an honours specialization from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology who has excelled academically by achieving a minimum cumulative average of 80% and has served the university and larger community.
Amount:	1 Book prize

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

Edmund C. Bovey Scholarship in Philosophy [I0113]
Donated by Sandra and Joseph Rotman. The award will be made in 2 installments of $500 payable after registration in semesters 7 and 8. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Joseph Louis Rotman Charitable Foundation
Qualification(s):	Awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average in Philosophy courses who has completed 6 semesters in the major honours, combined honours, or specialized honours program in Philosophy.
Amount:	1 award of $1,500

Edward Johnson Music Foundation Scholarship [I0608]
This scholarship supports the mission of the Edward Johnson Music Foundation to ensure that young people have access to the best musical education possible and to recognize the vital role of music in the fabric of our lives and communities. Selection will be based on musical and scholastic achievements and contributions to the University of Guelph communities through performance and music education. Apply to the Department of Music by April 1 with a letter or C.V. listing musical contributions.
Donor(s):	Edward Johnson Music Foundation
Qualification(s):	Students in an Honours degree program with a declared major or minor in Music, who have completed a minimum of 10.0 credits towards their degree and who have a minimum cumulative average of 80% in MUSC courses.
Amount:	1 award of $500

Ellen Nilsen Memorial Scholarship [I0047]
Apply to the Director for International Development Studies with an unofficial summary, cv/resume, and a cover letter outlining how past experiences demonstrate a commitment to social change by January 30th. Preference will be given to a student registered in a Graduate program at the University of Guelph.
Donor(s):	The Friends of Ellen Nilsen
Qualification(s):	Registered academically outstanding female students from developing countries who have demonstrated a commitment to social change.
Amount:	1 award of $1,500

Essay Prize in Music [I0357]
Essays should be submitted to the Director of the School of Fine Art and Music.
Donor(s):	The Department of Music
Qualification(s):	Student with at least Honours standing in the Honours Music Major or Minor program for the best research paper submitted in a 3000 or 4000 level music course (excluding papers written for MUSC*4401/2).
Amount:	1 award of $100

Essays in Theatre/Etudes Theatrales Prize [I0115]
Awarded in the Winter semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Department of Drama
Qualification(s):	Student in a major or honours program in Drama with the highest cumulative average at the end of the 5th semester.
Amount:	1 Book prize

F.A. Dahms Geography Alumni Scholarship [I0500]
Established in honour of the retirement of Dr. Fred Dahms, one of the founding members and former Chair (1968-74) of the Department of Geography, by alumni, colleagues and friends. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Alumni, colleagues and friends of Dr. Fred Dahms, Department of Geography
Qualification(s):	Full-time or part-time undergraduate student who has completed 15.00 credits in the major honours program in the Department of Geography.
Amount:	1 award of $500

Faculty Prize in Classics [I0098]
The prizes are awarded to students selected by members of the Classics Section of the School of Languages and Literatures and by the Director of the School. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Dr. P. O'Cleirigh and Dr. A. Sherwood
Qualification(s):	Students registered in any Classics program are eligible and the awards are based on aggregate performance in one or more courses totaling 1 credit at the 2000 level or above from Classical Studies, Greek or Latin.
Amount:	2 awards of $100

Frederick Vaughan Political Science Scholarship [I0513]
Established by Bernard Cummins, a '92 and '93 graduate of the College of Social Science, along with alumni and the friends and family of Frederick Vaughan, in honour of Professor Frederick Vaughan. Apply by letter to the Chair of the Department of Political Science by April 1st. The letter should include a brief description of the student's activities, interests, and/or involvement with Canadian politics, Constitution, and/or court system as well as a comprehensive listing of his/her extracurricular activities.
Donor(s):	Mr. Bernard Cummins, family and friends
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate student majoring in Political Science or Criminal Justice and Public Policy, who has competed between 12.5 and 15.0 credits with a minimum 77% cumulative average, with a particular emphasis on courses in the area of Canadian politics. The award winner will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and leadership ability as demonstrated through extracurricular involvement. Preference will be given to a student who has shown a particular interest in the Canadian constitution and the courts.
Amount:	1 award of $500

French Consul Prize [I0105]
Selection by Faculty in French Studies (School of Languages and Literatures).
Donor(s):	French Consul
Qualification(s):	Offered to a student for work in oral French.
Amount:	1 Book prize

Friends of Music Book Prize [I0218]
Established by the Friends of Music of the University of Guelph. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Friends of Music, Chair, Department of Music
Qualification(s):	Student who, in a given year, has completed at least 15.00 credits toward the honours B.A. with a major in Music and has the highest cumulative average in Music courses.
Amount:	1 (or more) Book prize(s)

Friends of Music In-Course Scholarship [I0195]
Established by the Friends of Music of the University of Guelph. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Friends of Music, Chair, Department of Music
Qualification(s):	Student registered in any honours degree program with a major or minor in Music who has completed a minimum of 10.00 credits toward that degree with the highest average (above 70%) in Music courses.
Amount:	1 award of $600

Friends of Music In-Course Scholarship in Applied Music [I0497]
Established by the Friends of Music of the University of Guelph. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Friends of Music, Chair, Department of Music
Qualification(s):	Student registered in any honours degree program with a major or minor in Music who has completed a minimum of 10.00 credits with a cumulative average of at least 70% and who has completed MUSC*3510 (Applied Music) with the highest grade above 80%.
Amount:	1 award of $600

Geography Alumni Semester 4 Scholarship [I0368]
Offered through the Alma Mater Fund by the Geography Alumni. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Department of Geography
Qualification(s):	Student who has completed 10.0 course credits in a major honours program in the Department of Geography. The scholarship will be awarded competitively in September of each year based on cumulative academic performance.
Amount:	1 award of $800

Geography Alumni Semester 6 Scholarship [I0385]
Offered through the Alma Mater Fund by the Geography Alumni. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of Geography
Qualification(s):	Student who has completed 15.0 course credits in a major honours program in the Department of Geography. The scholarship will be awarded competitively in September of each year based on cumulative academic performance.
Amount:	1 award of $800

George Grant Memorial Prize [C0472]
Established in memory of George Grant by Dr. William Christian, a Professor in the Department of Political Science. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Dr. William Christian
Qualification(s):	Student in the B.A. honours program majoring in Political Science and graduating with the highest cumulative average in all degree courses.
Amount:	1 award of $200

German Consulate Prize [C0110]
Presented in the Spring semester.
Donor(s):	Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany
Qualification(s):	Students who are graduating from an honours program in German Studies.
Amount:	3 Book prizes

Gloria Guthrie Memorial Music Scholarship [C0346]
Application not required.
Donor(s):	Estate of Professor James R. Guthrie
Qualification(s):	Student graduating in honours Music who has obtained the highest average above 80% in Music courses.
Amount:	1 award of $500

Gold Medal in English [C0112]
This gold medal is offered by the faculty of the English Section of the School of Literatures and Performance Studies in English. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Faculty of the Department of English
Qualification(s):	Graduating student who has achieved the highest standing in honours work in English (providing that the student's standing is at 80%) and completed at least 15.0 course credits of the program at the University of Guelph.
Amount:	1 Gold medal

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

Gonder Family Scholarship [I0580]
Established in recognition of the diversity of student abilities and the varying challenges of undergraduate study. The recipient will be chosen on the basis of academic achievement with a preference to students enrolled in any CSAHS major of the B.Comm. program. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Dr. John and Mrs. Katherine Gonder
Qualification(s):	All students in the CSAHS who have completed between 10.0 and 15.0 course credits with a minimum 70% cumulative average, and who have been identified with a learning disability through the University of Guelph's Centre for Students with Disabilities.
Amount:	1 award of $900

Gordon Ashton Statistics Scholarship [I0543]
This scholarship is named in honour of Professor Gordon Ashton, a founding member of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. A student may only be considered for this award once. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of Mathematics and Statistics and (retired) Professor Dixon More, C.P.E.S
Qualification(s):	Third year student majoring in Statistics (i.e., one who has completed a minimum of 10.0 credits up to a maximum of 14.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80% and the highest average over 80% on a minimum of 4.0 credits in year 2 (i.e., while earning 5.0 to 9.75 credits.
Amount:	1 award of $750

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 Creative Arts Association, Gordon Couling Scholarship [I0117]
Application for this scholarship is to be made by submitting a portfolio of studio work through the office of the School of Fine Art and Music no later than the final day of classes of the Winter semester.
Donor(s):	Guelph Creative Arts Association
Qualification(s):	Studio Arts major who has completed, or is completing, 12.50 credits at the time of application, who is proceeding towards an honours degree in Studio Arts, and who has a cumulative average of at least 70% in all previous course attempts in Art History and Studio Arts.
Amount:	1 award of $200

Highdale Farms Scholarship [I0348]
Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1.
Donor(s):	Arthur Spoerri
Qualification(s):	Two awards are available for students in semesters 3 through 6 with at least a 75% cumulative average and whose primary area of study is related to the natural sciences. The first award is based on academic proficiency. The second award is based on academic proficiency and demonstrated leadership with preference given to students from Ottawa-Carleton, Dundas-Glengarry-Stormont, Grenville, Lanark, Prescott-Russell and Renfrew counties.
Amount:	2 awards of $2,500

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

Italian Consulate Prize in Italian Studies [I0143]
Application not required.
Donor(s):	Consulate General of the Republic of Italy
Qualification(s):	Student intending to continue the study of Italian presently enrolled in ITAL2070 or ITAL1070 who obtains the highest standing in the course.
Amount:	1 Book prize

J. Percy Smith Drama Prize [C0261]
Application not required.
Donor(s):	Dr. J. Percy Smith
Qualification(s):	Graduating honours student in Drama with high academic standing in Drama courses, who has also made a worthy contribution to drama activities within the School of English and Theatre Studies.
Amount:	1 award of $200

J.M. Bell Classics Scholarship [I0204]
Established in memory of Dr. John M. Bell, a distinguished teacher of classics and Chair of the Department of Languages and Literatures. Application not required.
Donor(s):	J.M. Bell Memorial Fund
Qualification(s):	Student continuing in an honours program in Classics with the highest average (80% or above) in 4.00 credits from Classical Studies, Greek, or Latin courses beyond the 1000 level. The award may only be held once.
Amount:	1 award of $500

J.W. Skinner Honours Scholarship in Social Science [I0259]
This award is not tenable with the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences or B.A. program Senate Awards. Awarded to the student with the highest academic standing. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Faculty, staff, alumni and students, of the former College of Social Science
Qualification(s):	Students who have completed between 12.75 and 15.0 credits and who are registered in an Honours program in the Departments of Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology or a social science interdisciplinary program.
Amount:	1 award of $300

J.W. Skinner Medal in Social Science [C0260]
Established in honour of the many contributions of Dr. J.W. Skinner, a former Dean of the College of Social Sciences. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Faculty, staff, alumni and students, of the former College of Social Science
Qualification(s):	Presented to the C.S.A.H.S. Winegard Medal nominee.
Amount:	1 Medal

Jack Madden Medal in Economic History [C0173]
The Department of Economics with the assistance of Dr. Warren Jestin, a B.A. and M.A. graduate and member of the University's Board of Governors from 1997 to 2003, offers this award in honour of Professor Jack Madden, founding member of the former College of Social Science and the Department of Economics. Application not required. One award of a medal and $200.
Donor(s):	Department of Economics with the assistance of Dr. Warren Jestin
Qualification(s):	Student in honours Economics who has completed at least one Economic History course at any time throughout their program with the highest grade in the course and are graduating in the Winter semester, or have graduated in the previous Fall or Summer.
Amount:	1 award of $200, 1 Medal

Jakob Amstutz Prize [C0407]
Established in memory of Jakob Amstutz, a valued faculty member of the Philosophy department for more than twenty years. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Guelph Philosophical Society
Qualification(s):	Student with the highest cumulative average who has graduated during the previous fall or winter or will be graduating in the summer of the current academic year from the Honours Philosophy program.
Amount:	1 award of $200

James L. Mottin Award for Academic and Extracurricular Excellence [C0344]
Provided by the Department of Psychology to recognize its nominee for the Winegard Medal. Apply to the Department of Psychology Undergraduate Academic Counsellor by January 15th, including a list of extracurricular activities.
Donor(s):	The Department of Psychology
Qualification(s):	Student must be enrolled in the B.A. Honours program or the honours specialization in the B.Sc. program majoring in Psychology. The recipient will be selected on the basis of high academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.
Amount:	1 award of $200

Jean Carter Memorial Gerontology Scholarship [I0488]
Established by the family and friends of Jean Carter, a Mac' 38 graduate who was actively involved in the life of the College and the University. Apply by letter to the CSAHS Undergraduate Awards Committee, Dean's Office by April 1st, including a statement that outlines the student's experience working with the elderly in a volunteer capacity as well as extracurricular involvement the student may have and two letters of reference, one of which should be from someone who can speak to the student's volunteer experiences with the elderly, while the other should comment on the extracurricular activities of the student.
Donor(s):	Mr. Robert N. Carter and Family
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate student in the CSAHS who has completed at least 10.0 credits with a minimum 70% cumulative average and has made a significant contribution to the care of the elderly. Preference will be given to students in the BASc program majoring in Gerontology.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Joanna Bartlett Boehnert Memorial Prize in Women's Studies [C0502]
Established by family, friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Joanna Boehnert, a professor in the Department of Psychology (1968-2001) who established the Guelph Women's Studies program in 1980 and served as the program's coordinator for 14 years. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Family, friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Joanna Boehnert
Qualification(s):	Graduating honours student majoring in Women's Studies. The award will be presented to the student who has attained the highest cumulative specialization average.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

John A. Archibald Memorial Scholarship [I0014]
Awarded in memory of John A. Archibald, former Director of the Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1.
Donor(s):	The friends and associates of the late John A. Archibald
Qualification(s):	Outstanding student with an interest in courses in the Department of Land Resource Science who has completed semester 6. The recipient will be chosen on the basis both of high academic standing and participation in extracurricular activities.
Amount:	1 award of $1,200

John Deere Foundation of Canada Scholarship [I0516]
Established through the generosity of The John Deere Foundation of Canada to recognize academic excellence. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The John Deere Foundation of Canada
Qualification(s):	Student registered in the B.Sc.Agr (Food Agriculture and Resource Economics),B.Sc.(Agr.) Agronomy, B.A. (Food Agriculture and Resource Economics), or B.Comm (Agricultural Business) program who has completed a minimum of 15.0 credits. Selection will be based on the student with the highest cumulative average. A student may be receive this award once only.
Amount:	1 award of $2,000

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

John F. Melby Honours Thesis Prize [C0189]
Offered by members of the Department of Political Science, colleagues and friends of Professor Melby. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Members of the Department of Political Science, colleagues and friends
Qualification(s):	Honours student in Political Science, based on the honours thesis. Must have successfully completed POLS*4980.
Amount:	1 award of $500

John Kenneth Galbraith Scholarship in Economics [I0108]
Apply in writing to the Chair, Department of Economics by March 1.
Donor(s):	The Board of Governors, University of Guelph
Qualification(s):	Student who has completed, or is about to complete, the 5th semester level in the B.A. program, and who has declared intent to proceed in an honours program in Economics. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of high academic standing, particularly in courses in Economics, Food Agriculture and Resource Economics, Mathematics and Statistics and will be presented after the recipient has registered for the 7th semester level of an honours program in Economics.
Amount:	1 award of $600

John Vanderkamp Memorial Scholarship in Economics [I0525]
Provided by the family, friends and colleagues of the late Dr. John Vanderkamp, former Dean of the College of Social Science (1981-91) and Chair of the Department of Economics (1971-1980). Application not required.
Donor(s):	The family, friends and colleagues of John Vanderkamp
Qualification(s):	Student registered in an Economics specialization in the B.A. program who has competed between 12.5 and 15.0 credits, and has declared his/her intention to proceed in the honours program. The award winner will be selected on the basis of high academic achievement, particularly in the applied Economics courses, and the award will be presented after the recipient has registered in a subsequent semester of an honours specialization in the B.A. in Economics.
Amount:	1 award of $500

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

Le Prix Leopold Senghor [I0254]
Donated by the Honorary Consul for Senegal is awarded in even-numbered years. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of Languages
Qualification(s):	Student with good academic standing who has achieved excellence in the study of francophone African literatures, and in particular the literature of Senegal. The recipient will be selected on the basis of performance in the course FREN*3290 with recommendation from the Director of the School of Languages and Literatures.
Amount:	1 Book prize

Leibniz/Newton Scholarship [I0156]
Established in honour of two founding fathers of calculus. Awarded in the Fall semester. Not tenable with the T.D. Newton Memorial Scholarship. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Qualification(s):	A second year student majoring in mathematics or statistics (i.e. one who has completed a minimum of 5 credits up to a maximum of 9.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80% and the highest grades over 80% in MATH1200 and MATH1210. A student may be considered for this award only once.
Amount:	1 award of $500

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. 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.
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).
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

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

Marlene Pike Memorial Award [I0192]
Provided by the family and friends of Marlene Pike. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The family and friends of the late Marlene Pike
Qualification(s):	Student majoring in Studio Art who has completed 12.50 credits, including SART*3300 Sculpture II and who is judged to have made an outstanding contribution in sculpture classes as manifested in the quality of work produced as well as in the effort expended and promise shown.
Amount:	1 award of $400

Mathematics Graduation Prize [C0182]
Awarded at Summer Convocation. Application not required. One award of $250 and a commemorative plaque.
Donor(s):	Faculty members, who will be anonymous, through the College of Physical Science and Engineering Expendable Scholarship Fund
Qualification(s):	The graduating student who has majored in mathematics and who in the past year has graduated from an honours degree program with the highest cumulative average over 80%.
Amount:	1 award of $250

McLean Scholarships in English [I0188]
These scholarships are offered in memory of Prof. Ernest Cyrus McLean, a member of O.A.C. from 1921 to 1960 and Chair of the Department of English from 1954 to 1960. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Anonymous
Qualification(s):	Students in a B.A. program in English who have completed semester 4 in the previous Spring, Fall or Winter semesters with a high academic standing. A cumulative 80% average in English courses is considered the minimum requirement.
Amount:	2 awards of $1,000

Michael J.F. Tompkins Scholarship [I0341]
Offered by his family in memory of Michael Tompkins, Governor General's Medallist 1990. Preference will be given to students who do not hold other Senate awards. The scholarship may be held once only. It is payable after registration in the student's subsequent semester. Essays must be submitted by January 15th to the honours English advisor, together with an application form which is available from the honours English advisor.
Donor(s):	Donnamarie Tompkins-Grace
Qualification(s):	Student continuing in the honours English degree program at the University of Guelph who submits the best essay written in a 3000 or a 4000 level English Literature course.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Michael Scotchmer Scholarship [I0253]
Application is by submission of a portfolio of studio work to the Office of the Director of the School of Fine Art and Music by November 1.
Donor(s):	The Michael Scotchmer Scholarship Committee
Qualification(s):	Fine Art student who is in the intermediate stage of his/her program, i.e. semesters 3 to 6. Applicants must have completed at least 2.50 credits in studio at Guelph, with a 70% average in those courses by the end of the prior Winter semester.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Mordechai Rozanski History Scholarship [I0545]
Established by the Jean Rich Foundation in recognition of Dr. Rozanski's tenure as president of the University of Guelph from 1993 to 2003. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Jean Rich Foundation
Qualification(s):	Student in Year 3 ( who has completed a minimum of 10.0 credits up to a maximum of 14.75 credits) of the Honours History program with the highest cumulative average.
Amount:	1 award of $6,000

Murdo MacKinnon Scholarship [I0169]
One or more scholarships given to students completing semesters 5, 6 or 7 during the Winter semester will be considered by the College Awards Committee. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Murdo MacKinnon Scholarship Fund
Qualification(s):	Student(s) registered in an honours major program in the College of Arts in Music, Drama, Art History, Studio Arts, English, History, Philosophy, Languages and Literatures or French Studies with the highest cumulative average in his/her honour subject(s). Preference will be given to students who have done all of their work at the University of Guelph.
Amount:	1 award of $500

Nancy Stoten Honours Prize in French [I0411]
Provided by the parents, family and friends of Nancy Stoten, a former student in French Studies. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The family and friends of Nancy Stoten
Qualification(s):	Students enrolled in the French Studies who has achieved the highest average in the five best courses in French at the 3000 and 4000 level. Recipients of the Nancy Stoten Memorial Scholarship are not eligible for this prize. Students in semesters 7 or 8 or graduating students will be considered for the prize in May.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Nancy Stoten Memorial Scholarship [I0106]
Provided by the parents, family and friends of Nancy Stoten, a former student in French Studies. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Mr. Michael and Mrs. Jean Stoten
Qualification(s):	Students enrolled in the French Studies with fewer than 15.50 credits who have completed, FREN2020, FREN2060 and FREN*2520. The student who has achieved the highest average calculated on the grades in the above courses will receive the award.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Norma Bowen Memorial Scholarship in Psychology [I0154]
Apply in writing by July 1 to the Chair of the Psychology Department's Undergraduate Affairs and Curriculum Committee (UACC).
Donor(s):	The Bowen family, friends and faculty colleagues
Qualification(s):	Presented to a student with an excellent academic record in the first 5 semesters of a Psychology program. Preference will be given to "mature" students.
Amount:	1 award of $600

O.A.C. '55 Scholarships [I0064]
Provided by the class of O.A.C. '55. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1.
Donor(s):	O.A.C. '55
Qualification(s):	Students who are registered in any O.A.C. degree program or students enrolled in the B.ENG. program and have completed semester 4. Recipients will have made an outstanding contribution to College life through academic proficiency and participation in extracurricular activities and can be considered to have done the most for the College, for fellow students and in their personal development. Recipients must have a 70% minimum cumulative average.
Amount:	1 award of $2,000

O.A.C. Centennial Graduate Fellowships [C0209]
The Ontario Agricultural College celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 1974. Many organizations and companies associated with the agricultural industry provided funds in conjunction with the Centennial activities. Funds have been established in perpetuity as a permanent commemoration of the Centennial of the College. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1.
Donor(s):	Dean, O.A.C.
Qualification(s):	Students graduating from a degree program administered by the Ontario Agricultural College and who plan to pursue graduate studies in any department or school of the Ontario Agricultural College in the year of baccalaureate graduation are eligible for these fellowships. The fellowship will be based on academic achievement in semesters 7 and 8, as well as participation in extracurricular activities throughout the student's university career.
Amount:	2 awards of $2,200

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

Oxford County Pork Producers Scholarship (Degree) [I0531]
The Oxford County Pork Producers have made available this scholarship. Apply to O.A.C. Awards Committee by April 1 with a letter of up to two pages in length including information about leadership, community involvement and pork industry involvement.
Donor(s):	Oxford County Pork Producers
Qualification(s):	Any student who has completed a minimum of 5.0 credits in an O.A.C. degree program with a minimum cumulative average of 70%, pork production background or interest in pork production/industry, and demonstrated leadership and/or community involvement. Preference will be given to students from Oxford County or surrounding area.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Oxford University Press Canada Drama Prize [I0177]
Application not required.
Donor(s):	Oxford University Press Canada
Qualification(s):	Student registered in the Drama major or minor who completes semester level 4 in the Winter, Spring, or Fall with the highest cumulative average in Drama courses.
Amount:	1 Book prize

Printmaking Prize [I0239]
Application not required.
Donor(s):	Printmaking students and faculty of the Department of Fine Art
Qualification(s):	Student judged to have made the outstanding academic contribution to the practice of printmaking during that semester. All students currently enrolled in a printmaking course at any level are eligible, provided that they are considered by the Printmaking Selection Committee of the School of Fine Art and Music to have fulfilled all workshop responsibilities.
Amount:	1 award of $100

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

Psychology Core and Methodology Scholarship [I0345]
Provided by the Department of Psychology. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Department of Psychology
Qualification(s):	Student enrolled in the B.A. honours program or the honours specialization in the B.Sc. program majoring in Psychology who has completed PSYC2010 and PSYC2360 and the Psychology core course requirements.
Amount:	1 award of $200

Psychology Honours Thesis Prize [I0343]
Provided by the Department of Psychology. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Department of Psychology
Qualification(s):	Student enrolled in the B.A. honours program or the honours specialization in the B.Sc. program majoring in Psychology who has completed PSYC4870 and PSYC4880 and who submits the best Psychology honours thesis in the previous Fall, Summer or Winter semesters. The winning thesis is selected from nominations by thesis supervisors.
Amount:	1 award of $200

Psychology Senior Honours Scholarship [I0342]
Provided by the Department of Psychology. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of Psychology
Qualification(s):	Student enrolled in the BA Honours program or the honours specialization in the BSc program majoring in Psychology, having the highest cumulative specialization average after completing at least 15.0 course credits, including those prerequisite courses associated with the honours thesis PSYC*3370. Award may be held once only.
Amount:	1 award of $200

R.A. Fisher Statistics Scholarship [I0102]
Established to honour one of the founding fathers of statistics. Awarded in the Fall semester. Not tenable with the Year 3 Statistics Scholarship. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Faculty, students and other affiliates of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Qualification(s):	Student majoring in statistics in year three (i.e. one who has completed a minimum of 10.00 credits up to a maximum of 14.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80% and the highest grades over 80% in STAT2040 and STAT2050 or equivalent. A student may be considered for this award once only.
Amount:	1 award of $500

R.C. Moffatt Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics or Statistics [I0536]
This scholarship was established by the Estate of Professor R.C. Moffatt. A student may be considered for this award in both third and fourth years. This award is not tenable with any other Department of Mathematics or Statistics scholarships . Application not required.
Donor(s):	Estate of Professor R.C. Moffatt
Qualification(s):	Student in year 3 or 4 (i.e., who has completed a minimum of 10.0 credits up to a maximum of 19.75 credits) enrolled as a statistics or mathematics major. The recipient will be selected on the basis of a high cumulative average over 80%.
Amount:	1 award of $900

Ralph and Edith Kidd Memorial Scholarship in Music [I0463]
Established by the Friends of Music of the University of Guelph in honour of Ralph Kidd, first chairman of the Department of music, and his wife Edith Kidd, who were responsible for establishing the Thursday at Noon concert series in 1968. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Friends of Music
Qualification(s):	Student registered in the Honours B.A. or other honours degree program with either a major or a minor in Music, who has completed at least 15.00 credits and who has the highest average (above 70%) in Music courses.
Amount:	1 award of $500

Rex Barrell Prize in French [I0393]
Established by University Professor Emeritus Rex A. Barrell. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Dr. Rex A. Barrell
Qualification(s):	Awarded to the student with the best major essay in FREN*3070, Enlightenment and Crisis in the previous fall or winter semester.
Amount:	1 non-monetary

Ruth and Eber Pollard Award in Canadian History [I0362]
Provided by the Guelph Historical Society in recognition of Ruth and Eber Pollard's contribution as President and Vice-President, respectively, of the Society from 1973 to 1993. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Guelph Historical Society
Qualification(s):	The award is for the best essay presented by a student in HIST4470 or HIST4970 in Canadian History, particularly its local dimension.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Ruth and Eber Pollard Scholarship in Canadian History [I0576]
Established by Ruth and Eber Pollard, former President and Treasurer, respectively, of the Guelph Historical Society during the years 1972 to 1993. This award will be provided to the student who demonstrates a passion for Canadian History and ongoing participation in exercise, wellness, or athletics. Apply by, April 1, to the department of History with a letter of no more than two pages outlining academic credentials in History and ongoing commitment to exercise and wellness.
Donor(s):	Mr. Eber and Mrs. Ruth Pollard
Qualification(s):	Students majoring in History with a minimum cumulative program average of 80% who have completed a minimum of 5.0 course credits.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation Printmaking Prize [I0035]
Application not required.
Donor(s):	From the Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation
Qualification(s):	Student enrolled in a printmaking course at any level who produces the most outstanding print during the semester. The prize-winning print will become part of the Print Study Collection.
Amount:	3 awards of $100

Samuel Sidlofsky Scholarship [C0114]
Offered by friends, colleagues, and former students in recognition of the contributions of Professor Samuel Sidlofsky to the University of Guelph Community over 24 years. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Friends, colleagues and former students of Professor Samuel Sidlofsky
Qualification(s):	Full-time student graduating at the Spring convocation or to a student who has graduated at the previous Winter or Fall convocation in an honours program in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology with the highest aggregate mark in at least 2 courses dealing with prejudice, race, ethnicity, discrimination and/or aging.
Amount:	1 award of $100

Society of Management Accountants of Ontario Scholarship [C0268]
The scholarship will be awarded at summer convocation. Application not required. One award of $500 and a free course enrolment in the first complete CMA subject enrolled in the Society's program.
Donor(s):	Society of Management Accountants, Grand River Chapter
Qualification(s):	Full-time student graduating from B.Comm., B.A. (minor in Business Administration), or B.Sc. (minor in Business Administration), or B.Sc.(Agr.) (major in Agriculture Business or Food Agriculture and Resource Economics), programs. Student with the highest average in the 2 courses Financial Accounting BUS2220 and Intermediate Accounting BUS3330.
Amount:	1 award of $500, and a free course enrolment in the first complete CMA subject enrolled in the Society's program

Spanish Embassy Prizes [C0269]
Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Spanish Embassy
Qualification(s):	Most outstanding graduating students in Spanish. Academic standing will be used to determine the recipient.
Amount:	2 Book prizes

Statistics Graduation Prize [C0508]
Awarded at Summer Convocation. Application not required. One award of $250 and a commemorative plaque.
Donor(s):	College of Physical and Engineering Science
Qualification(s):	The graduating student who has majored in statistics and who in the past year has graduated from an honours degree program with the highest cumulative average over 80%.
Amount:	1 award of $250, 1 Commemorative plaque

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

Swiss Embassy Prizes [C0275]
Offered by the Swiss Consulate. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Mr. H.W. Gasser, Swiss Embassy of Ottawa
Qualification(s):	Outstanding honour students in French, German and Italian at the end of the 8th semester.
Amount:	3 Book prizes

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

Ted Hadwen Scholarship [C0463]
Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Qualification(s):	Student graduating with an honours major in either Sociology or Anthropology whose thesis has been judged to be the best among those completed during the academic year ending with the completion of the Winter semester.
Amount:	1 award of $100

Ted Newton Memorial Scholarship [I0198]
Established in honour of Professor Ted Newton, the founding chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Awarded in the Fall semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Family, friends and colleagues of Dr. T.D. (Ted) Newton
Qualification(s):	Student majoring in mathematics or statistics in year 2 (i.e. one who has completed a minimum of 5.0 credits up to a maximum of 9.75 credits) who has the highest average over 80% on a minimum of 4.0 credits in year 1 (i.e., while the first 4.0 to 4.75 credits are in progress. A student may be considered for this award once only.
Amount:	1 award of $1,500

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

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

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

Tucker Scholarship for Women in Mathematics and Statistics [I0483]
Established by Emma Tucker, B.Sc. Statistics, 1996, to encourage women in the study of Mathematics and Statistics. Apply by letter outlining activities and interest in the award to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics main office by April 1.
Donor(s):	Emma Tucker, B.Sc.'96
Qualification(s):	Female full-time mathematics or statistics major with a minimum cumulative average of 80% and completion of a minimum of 10.00 credits. Preference will be given to a student who has contributed to student life within the department.
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

W.S. Reid Essay Prize [I0229]
In honour of W.S. Reid, Professor Emeritus. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of History
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate student enrolled in the general or honours program in History who has submitted the best essay for a 4000 level course in History.
Amount:	1 award of $200

W.S. Reid Undergraduate Thesis Prize [I0244]
In honour of W. S. Reid, Professor Emeritus. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of History
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate student enrolled in the honours History program who submits the best paper for courses HIST4470/HIST4970 Special History Project Seminar I and II on a non-Canadian topic.
Amount:	1 award of $200

Wally Fraser Mathematics Scholarship [I0544]
This scholarship is named in honour of Professor Wally Fraser, a founding member of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. A student may only be considered for this award once. Awarded in the Fall semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Department of Mathematics and Statistics and (retired) Professor Dixon More, C.P.E.S.
Qualification(s):	Third year student majoring in mathematics (i.e., one who has completed a minimum of 10.00 credits up to a maximum of 14.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80%, and the highest average over 80% in a minimum of 4.00 credits in year 2 (i.e, while earning 5.0 to 9.75 credits).
Amount:	1 award of $750

Warren Jestin Scholarship in Canadian Economic Policy [I0557]
Dr. Warren Jestin, a B.A. and M.A. economics graduate of the University of Guelph and a member of the University's Board of Governors from 1997 to 2003, provides this award to a student registered in an honours degree in either the B.A program with a major in Economics or the B.Comm program with a major in Management Economics in Industry and Finance. The award winner will have achieved the highest cumulative average across all economics policy courses taken. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Warren Jestin
Qualification(s):	Full-time registered in BAH.ECON or BCOM.MEIF that has completed a minimum of two credits in the 3000 and 4000 level courses oriented towards economic policy, has achieved a minimum average of 80% in those courses, and has completed at least 15.0 credits towards their degree completion.
Amount:	1 award of $600

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 BUS*3330, Intermediate Accounting.
Amount:	1 award of $100

Wayne Thompson Prize [C0456]
Established by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in recognition of the leadership demonstrated by Dr. Wayne Thompson, Chair of the Department from 1978-1990. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Qualification(s):	Graduating student who has the highest overall cumulative average in an area of concentration in Sociology and Anthropology.
Amount:	1 award of $100

William Furlong Scholarship in Microeconomics [I0582]
The Department of Economics offers these scholarships in honour of Professor William Furlong, a long-term member of the Department of Economics and a leader in the scholarship of teaching principles of microeconomics, to the three students with the highest final grades in Introductory Microeconomics (ECON*1050) in the fall semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Colleagues & Friends of Dr. William Furlong
Qualification(s):	Full-time students enrolled in Introductory Microeconomics (ECON*1050)
Amount:	3 awards of $200

Wilma Hollywood Memorial Scholarship [I0509]
Established by the Department of Psychology, in honour of the late Wilma Hollywood, a long-serving staff member. Application not required.
Donor(s):	Department of Psychology
Qualification(s):	Student majoring in Psychology in either the B.A. or B.Sc. program who has achieved the highest cumulative average in the core courses.
Amount:	1 award of $200

Year 3 Mathematics Scholarship [I0506]
Awarded in the Fall semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Qualification(s):	Fourth year student majoring in mathematics (i.e,. one who has completed a minimum of 15.00 credits up to a maximum of 19.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80%, and the highest average over 80% in a minimum of 4.00 credits in year 3 (i.e., while earing 10.0 to 14.75 credits). A student may be considered for this award once only.
Amount:	1 award of $750

Year 3 Statistics Scholarship [I0507]
Awarded in the Fall semester. Application not required.
Donor(s):	The Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Qualification(s):	Fourth year student majoring in statistics (i.e,. one who has completed a minimum of 15.00 credits up to a maximum of 19.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80%, and the highest average over 80% in a minimum of 4.00 credits in year 3 (i.e., while earing 10.0 to 14.75 credits). A student may be considered for this award once only.
Amount:	1 award of $750