IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

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Bachelor of Arts

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In-course Scholarships with Financial Need

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

Alf and Mary Hales Undergraduate Scholarship in Political Science [I4511]
Alf and Mary Hales, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, endowed this annual award. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Preference will be given to students enrolled in a program involved in food supply or utilization, farmland conservation or woodlot management. Awarded in the winter. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):	Alf and Mary Hales
Qualification(s):	Students with demonstrated financial need completing their third year of study (semester 6) in an honours major in Political Science. The scholarships will be given to eligible students who have the highest cumulative averages in Political Science courses. 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

Beatrice Youngman Prize in Music [I4378]
The Guelph Music Club, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, has provided this annual scholarship to honour Beatrice Youngman, a former piano teacher, a volunteer and President of the Club, and a recognized contributor to music and culture within Guelph and the driving force of the Guelph Music Club for over twenty years. 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 Guelph Music Club
Qualification(s):	Student from the B.A. program in honours Music, with demonstrated financial need who has completed the sixth semester with the highest cumulative average. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	1 award of $2,000

C.P.E.S. Dean's Scholarship - ACCESS [I4527]
Established 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. This award may be held once only. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Established by a number of industrial, commercial and public sector corporations
Qualification(s):	Students with demonstrated financial need registered in any major program in C.P.E.S. in, or beyond, second year. A minimum 80% cumulative average is required. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	1 award of $750

City of Guelph 175th Anniversary Scholarship [I0515]
Funded by a leadership gift from the City of Guelph and donations from business and community leaders, this scholarship was established in 2002. Apply to Student Financial Services with a letter describing volunteer activities and extracurricular activities, a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.), and two reference letters not to exceed two pages in length from individuals familiar with the volunteer and/or community service contributions by Oct. 7.Selection will include equally weighted consideration of academic performance, leadership both on and off campus and financial need. This award may be held only once.
Donor(s):	The Guelph Community Foundation
Qualification(s):	Students registered in any degree program with more than 5.0 credits and less than 10.5 credits of full-time study, a minimum cumulative 70% average, demonstrated leadership and financial need. Applicants must be graduates of a City of Guelph high school and be Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the time of application.
Amount:	1 award of $2,000

College of Arts Honours Scholarships [I4524]
Established by supporters of the College of Arts, 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. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Numerous Donors
Qualification(s):	Students with demonstrated financial need in an honours program in the College of Arts. A minimum cumulative average of 80% and registration in semester 5, 6 or 7 is required at the time of application. Awarded in semesters 7 or 8. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	5 awards of $500

Earl B. MacNaughton C.P.E.S. ACCESS Scholarships [I4172]
Established by friends, faculty, staff, alumni and students of the University to honour Earl B. MacNaughton, former head of the Department of Physics and founding Dean of the College of Physical and Engineering Science, with the assistance of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. 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):	Earl B. MacNaughton
Qualification(s):	Students currently registered in the final year of an honours program in the College of Physical and Engineering Science with high academic standing, demonstrated financial need, and who have completed a minimum of 15.0 credits. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	2 awards of $1,000

Eleanor Morgan & Bill Archibald Scholarships [I4540]
The family of Eleanor and Bill Archibald, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, provide this scholarship in memory of their parents. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a letter outlining community involvement to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):	The Family of Eleanor & Bill Archibald
Qualification(s):	Students registered in any program with a minimum of 5.0 credits who have cumulative 70% average, has demonstrated community involvement, and financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (See General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

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

Euclid-Hitachi Scholarships [I4517]
Established by Euclid-Hitachi of Canada Ltd., with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to assist students with financial need to continue their studies as full-time students. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Euclid-Hitachi of Canada Ltd.
Qualification(s):	Students with a minimum cumulative average of 70% with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	2 awards of $1,500

George A. Gray O.A.C. '51 Varsity Scholarships [I0487]
Established in memory of George Gray, O.A.C. '51, a Guelph football lineman and a great player of the game. Apply to Student Financial Services with a letter describing on- and off-campus extra-curricular activities and a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. To be considered for this award, you must list it on your N.A.F. and include a statement outlining your leadership involvement. Selection will include equally weighted consideration of academic performance, leadership and financial need. Preference will be given to members of the varsity football team. Examples of leadership may include academic tutoring, mentoring team mates, assisting in the organization and promotion of varsity and/or intramural athletics, participation on university committees, such as in residences, on Senate or in Colleges, and similar off-campus activities. Students may receive the award up to four times. Awarded in the winter semester.
Donor(s):	Mrs. George A. Gray
Qualification(s):	Students who are members of varsity teams and in the second, third, fourth or fifth year of full-time study with a minimum 70% average in all courses completed in the previous year of study and have demonstrated leadership.
Amount:	2 awards of $1,250

Gerald and Mary Henley Rubio Scholarship [I4534]
With the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, this scholarship was established for an outstanding student majoring in English. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. The student with the greatest financial need will be selected. 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):	Professor Mary Henley Rubio and the late Gerald Rubio
Qualification(s):	B.A. students majoring in English, who have completed at least 5.0 credits, and have a cumulative average of at least 80%. If no students majoring in English are eligible, a student majoring in History may be selected using the same criteria. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	1 award of $1,500

Gordon Ashton Scholarship [I4535]
Established in memory of Prof. Gordon Ashton, member of the Department of Physics and Mathematics (1956-1966) and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics (1966-1986), with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services, by October 7. 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):	C. Dixon More
Qualification(s):	All statistics majors who have completed a minimum of 10.00 credits with a cumulative average of at least 70% and who have demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	1 award of $500

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

Guelph Philosophical Society Scholarship [I4119]
Established by the Guelph Philosophical Society 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 Guelph Philosophical Society
Qualification(s):	Students with a major in Philosophy, in semesters 1 to 4, have a minimum cumulative average of 80% and have demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	1 award of $500

Guelph Varsity Athletic Accessibility Scholarship [I0518]
Apply to Student Financial Services with a letter describing on and off-campus extra-curricular activities and a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. To be considered for this award, you must list it on your N.A.F. and indicate which varsity team you play on. Selection will be based upon equally weighted consideration of academic performance and evidence of leadership qualities. Students may receive the award up to four times. Awarded in the winter semester.
Donor(s):	Alumni and friends of the University of Guelph
Qualification(s):	Students with at least 5.0 credits and less than 20.5 credits, who are members of a varsity athletic team and who have demonstrated financial need. Students must have maintained at least a 70% cumulative average in all courses completed in the previous year of study (minimum 3.0 credits).
Amount:	2 awards of $1,250

Jay Majithia Scholarship [I4518]
Provided to honour Professor Jay Majithia, in recognition of his support and leadership while a faculty member in the Department of Computing and Information Science, by Margaret Middleton, C.P.E.S. '86 with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7 and if applicable, attach a letter stating research interest and involvement. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):	Mrs. Margaret L. Middleton
Qualification(s):	Computer and Information Science students with demonstrated financial need who have a minimum cumulative program average of 70%. Preference will be given to eligible students who are applying for, or participating in, departmental research, including a special project or an independent study option. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	2 awards of $500

Lin Coburn Memorial Scholarship [I4539]
Provided with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, this award is for a B.A. student majoring in English who embodies and inspires a dedication for and a love of learning. Apply by letter (maximum 2 pages), expressing interest in the award and listing essays and/or other written material from courses competed in the program, along with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form, to Student Financial Services by October 7. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by SETS for copies of their academic portfolios. Students may hold this award only once. Awarded in the winter semester. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):	Family, Friends, and Colleagues
Qualification(s):	Students enrolled in the English B.A.H. program who have completed at least 5.0 credits and not more than 10.0 credits, are currently registered in at least 1.5 credits in the S.E.T.S. and who were also enrolled in the previous Fall, Winter and/or Spring semesters. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	1 award of up to awards of $4,000

Michael and Virginia Walsh Scholarship in Philosophy [I4529]
Established by Michael Walsh, BA'69, MA'70, PhD'93, and Virginia (Trimble) Walsh, BA'72 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):	F. Michael Walsh, BA '69, MA '70, PhD '93 and D. Virginia (Trimble) Walsh, BA '72
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate B.A. student majoring in Philosophy, with demonstrated financial need, at or beyond semester 5, with a minimum 80% cumulative average. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

R. Douglas and Kathleen Kennedy Scholarship in O.A.C. [I0547]
Douglas (O.A.C. '39) and Kathleen (MAC '39) Kennedy met at a "hop" on campus in 1937 and later married. They established this scholarship to celebrate their time on campus and their 62 years of marriage. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). 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):	Mrs. Kathleen Kennedy and the late Mr. R. Douglas Kennedy
Qualification(s):	This scholarship will be awarded to a student in O.A.C. with high academic achievement and demonstrated financial need.
Amount:	1 award of $1,000

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

Studio Arts Specialized Studio Practice Scholarship [I4522]
Established by supporters of the Studio Art program, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program to assist students with financial need to complete Specialized Studio Practice. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. To be considered for this award you must indicate it on your N.A.F. Eligible students will then be invited to submit a portfolio to the School of Fine Art and Music. This award may be held once only. Selection will be based on the student's portfolio. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Numerous Donors
Qualification(s):	Studies with demonstrated financial need registered in SART4850 Specialized Studio Practice I or SART4860 Specialized Studio Practice II. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	1 award of $400

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

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

William & Nona Heaslip Scholarship [I0589]
Students must apply to Student Financial Services by submitting a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. Recipients of this award can have this award renewed for up to 3 years provided they continue to demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum 70% cumulative average of full-time study. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date.
Donor(s):	The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation
Qualification(s):	Students that have completed 4.0 credits but no more than 6.0 credits in any degree program; are a Canadian citizen/permanent resident; have a minimum 70% cumulative average; and demonstrate financial need.
Amount:	2 awards of $15,000

Willson Woodside Memorial Scholarship [I4536]
Established in memory of Willson Woodside, a founding member and former chair of the Department of Political Science, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.), a covering letter outlining involvement on campus or in the community, and one letter of reference from an individual addressing the applicant's leadership ability to Student Financial Services, by October 7. Preference will be given to students enrolled in a program involved in food supply or utilization, farmland conservation or woodlot management. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):	Department of Political Science
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate student in Political Science who has completed at least 10.00 credits with minimum cumulative average of 70%. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	1 award of $500

Yeandle Family Scholarships [I3546]
Provided by the Estate of Audrey Yeandle, a Mac'25 graduate and life-long supporter of the University, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Awards will be made on the basis of financial need and academic achievement. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 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. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):	The Estate of Audrey Yeandle
Qualification(s):	Students registered in a program in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences with a minimum cumulative average of 70%. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	Several awards up to $2,000