IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

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Bachelor of Science in Engineering

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In-course Travel Grants

Aeroplan International Travel Grant [T0604]
Established to provide students with an airline ticket to international destinations served by Air Canada or its Star Alliance partners. Apply by submitting a Financial Need Assessment Form accompanied by the standard Travel Grant Application by June 1 for Fall travel, October 1 for winter travel, and February 1 for summer travel to Student Financial Services. Award is subject to the availability of Aeroplan miles and may not be available every year.
Donor(s):	Aeroplan
Qualification(s):	Full-time students with a minimum cumulative average of 70%, completion of a minimum of 5.0 credits and confirmed participation in University of Guelph travel activities related to their academic program. Preference will be given to students participating in the semester abroad or academic exchanges.
Amount:	1 plane ticket per each semster

Arthur D. Latornell Undergraduate Travel Grants [T0058]
An endowment fund established in memory of Arthur D. Latornell, O.A.C. '50, who had a life-long professional career in resource management and conservation and a special interest in helping young people. The funds are given to provide twenty-five travel grants. These travel grants are offered to assist students in attending conferences, courses, co-op student exchanges or study abroad programs in these areas. Students may receive this grant only once. Apply to Student Financial Services. Deadline dates are June 1 for Fall travel, October 1 for Winter travel, and February 1 for Summer travel. Up to 80% of estimated travel costs to a maximum of $1,000.
Donor(s):	The Estate of Arthur D. Latornell
Qualification(s):	Students in semester 3 and above. Students must have at least a 70% average and a primary area of interest related to natural resources management, environmental science, conservation, soil science and/or rural development. Students will be asked to submit a one-page review of their travel experience, including the role the travel grant played, to the University after completion of the travel.
Amount:	several up to a maximum of $1000

Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem Travel Bursary [T4532]
The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, have established these travel scholarships to assist students study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Apply by letter with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by May 1. ACCESS AWARD. Up to three awards totalling $7500.
Donor(s):	Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem
Qualification(s):	Undergraduate degree students in either the second or third year of study, Masters students in the first year of study, and Doctoral students in the first three years of study are eligible to be considered. Applicants must provide documentation that they have approval from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (i) to take courses and (ii) for the period of the visit. Students must also arrange appropriate University of Guelph approvals for a "Letter of Permission" prior to applying. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	3 Awards with varying amounts

Geography Field Trip Travel Grant [T0584]
In honour of the retirement of Dr. G.T. Bloomfield, former faculty member and Chair of the department of Geography from 1977 to 1982. Upon registration for GEOG *4690, students will submit to the chair of the department a one-page essay outlining the benefits and expectations of the field course to their career as a geographer and one letter of reference from a geography professor.
Donor(s):	Alumni, Colleagues, and Friends of Dr. G.T. Bloomfield
Qualification(s):	Full-time students enrolled in the major honours program (B.A.H; B.Sc.(ESS); B.Sc.(Env)) in the Department of Geography who have completed 12.5 course credits and have an overall average of at least 70% at the time of registration for GEOG *4690
Amount:	1 award of $450

Richard and Sophia Hungerford Undergraduate Travel Scholarships [T4508]
The estate of Richard and Sophia Hungerford, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, has established an endowment to provide travel scholarships to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who wish to study in developing countries, or attend conferences on development. Apply to Student Financial Services with a description of the intended travel, an estimate of the travel costs and a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) at least one month prior to departure. Deadline dates are June 1 for Fall travel, October 1 for Winter travel, and February 1 for Summer travel. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):	The Estate of Richard Hungerford
Qualification(s):	Registered undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who have at least a 70% cumulative average in the last 2 semesters of full-time equivalent study are eligible. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount:	Several awards of varying amounts to a maximum of $1,000

University of Guelph Travel Scholarships [T0421]
The University of Guelph, through the sale of Guelph London House, has established an endowment to provide travel scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who wish to study outside of Canada but need financial support to do so. Preference will be given to students participating in the London Semester. Students may only receive this travel grant once per degree. Apply to Student Financial Services with a description of the intended travel, an estimate of the travel costs and a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) at least one month prior to departure. Deadline dates are June 1 for Fall travel, October 1 for Winter travel, and February 1 for Summer travel.
Donor(s):	University of Guelph
Qualification(s):	Registered undergraduate and graduate students that have completed 5.0 credits with demonstrated financial need who have a minimum 70% cumulative average in the last two semesters of full-time equivalent study are eligible to apply. The value of the award will depend on the assessed financial need. The scholarship can cover additional costs of travelling outside of Canada including: airfare, administrative costs, and differential costs of accommodation.
Amount:	Several up to $1,500