IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Arts
In-course Scholarships with Financial Need
| 3M Canada Scholarships [I0564] | |
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| 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. | |
| Donor(s): |
3M Canada Company
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering Year 4 (ie. having completed a minimum of 15.0 credits) with demonstrated financial need and high academic achievement. |
| Amount: | various award of up to $3,000 |
| Alf and Mary Hales Undergraduate Scholarship in Political Science [I4511] | |
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| Established by Alf Hales, B.Sc. '34, Member of Parliament 1957-74 and his wife Mary Hales,D.H.E. '32, 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. The recipient will be the student with demonstrated financial need and the highest cumulative average in Political Science courses. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Alf and Mary Hales
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the B.A.H. program majoring in Political Science who have completed at least 15.0 credits. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $3,000 |
| Beatrice Youngman Prize in Music [I4378] | |
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| 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. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
The Guelph Music Club
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| 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] | |
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| 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. This award may be held once only. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Established by a number of industrial, commercial and public sector corporations
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| 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] | |
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| 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 October 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
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| 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] | |
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| 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
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| 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] | |
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| 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. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Earl B. MacNaughton
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| 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] | |
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| 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. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Family of Eleanor & Bill Archibald
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| 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] | |
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| 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
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| 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 |
| Ernest Kendall and Grace (Jowett) Kendall Varsity Basketball Team Scholarship [I4546] | |
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| Established by Ernest Kendall, O.A.C. BSA 1932, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OTSS program. 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 list it on your N.A.F. Selection will be made based on financial need and exhibited athletic and leadership qualities. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Ernest Kendall
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| Qualification(s): | Students with demonstrated financial need who are members of the women's varsity basketball team and who have achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,350 |
| Euclid-Hitachi Scholarships [I4517] | |
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| 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. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Euclid-Hitachi of Canada Ltd.
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| 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 |
| Gerald and Mary Henley Rubio Scholarship [I4534] | |
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| 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. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Professor Mary Henley Rubio and the late Gerald Rubio
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| 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] | |
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| 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. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
C. Dixon More
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| 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] | |
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| 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. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Harvey Graham O.A.C. '39
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| 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] | |
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| 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. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
The Guelph Philosophical Society
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| 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 |
| Jay Majithia Scholarship [I4518] | |
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| 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 attach a letter stating research interest and/or involvement. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Margaret L. Middleton
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| 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] | |
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| 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. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Family, Friends, and Colleagues
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| 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] | |
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| 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. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
F. Michael Walsh, BA '69, MA '70, PhD '93 and D. Virginia (Trimble) Walsh, BA '72
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| 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] | |
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| 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. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Kathleen Kennedy and the late Mr. R. Douglas Kennedy
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| 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] | |
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| 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.) and attach an unofficial transcript. To be considered for this award, you must list it on your N.A.F. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Scottish Studies Foundation and private donors
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| Qualification(s): | Students who have completed a minimum 10.0 credits and has taken or is taking HIST*2000 or HIST*2500, and at least one of the following: HIST*3030 ,HIST*3140 , HIST*3530, HIST*4040, 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] | |
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| 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. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Numerous Donors
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| Qualification(s): | Studies with demonstrated financial need registered in SART*4850 Specialized Studio Practice I or SART*4860 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] | |
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| 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
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| Qualification(s): | Most academically promising applicant with a demonstrated disability and having financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $880 |
| University of Guelph Retiree Association Degree Scholarship [I0569] | |
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| 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.)
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| 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] | |
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| 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
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| 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] | |
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| 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 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. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Department of Political Science
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| 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] | |
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| 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
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| 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 |