IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Science
Entrance Scholarships
| Amos & William Lowe Memorial Scholarship [E0158] | |
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| Endowed by the late William B. Lowe of Fort Francis, Ontario. Preference will be given first to eligible students from the district of Rainy River, then from the district of Kenora or Thunder Bay, and finally from the remaining districts of Northern Ontario. Application is not required. Two awards of $1,250 paid in two installments of $625. | |
| Donor(s): |
William B. Lowe and Amos Edgar Lowe
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| Qualification(s): | Student entering any of the undergraduate degree programs of the Ontario Agricultural College. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,250 |
| Angelo and Frank Agro Undergraduate Scholarship [E0520] | |
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| These scholarships are provided by the Agro Scholarship Fund. Apply, by April 1, to Student Financial Services, with a one to two-page, point-form listing of 4-H activities. This list should describe current or past activities within 4H and the position titles/names, if applicable. Attach a reference letter from a 4H club official. These scholarships will be awarded to the students demonstrating the most active involvement with 4H clubs. The committee will consider any appropriate elements, such as the length of membership in 4H, leadership role(s) in support of 4H, creativity in 4H outreach, and coordination with other rural and academic activities. Credit will be given to those who have achieved in county, provincial and national 4H competitions. Recipients must maintain full-time studies and at least a 70% program average each year for continuation of the award. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Frank Agro Estate
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students entering semester 1 who have attained a minimum 75% admission average and completion of a minimum of 10 - 4H projects. |
| Amount: | 5 awards of $7,000 (payble over 4 years of study) |
| Board of Governors' Scholarships [E0317] | |
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| The scholarship will be paid in eight equal installments with the first and second payments payable shortly after registration in semesters 1 and 2. The 3rd to 8th payments are contingent upon obtaining a minimum average of 80% over the previous two semesters of full-time study. Students who fail to qualify for a payment may re-qualify by subsequently obtaining an 80% or better average over the previous two semesters of full-time study. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Board of Governors
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| Qualification(s): | Academically outstanding students entering semester 1 with the highest admission averages of the entering cohort. |
| Amount: | 25 award of $8,000 (payable over 4 years of study) |
| December 6th Memorial Scholarship [E0005] | |
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| This scholarship, established by the Faculty Association, is awarded in memory of the fourteen women murdered in December 1989 at Ecole Polytechnique and is intended to attract women to a profession that is largely comprised of men. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance. For continued eligibility beyond semester 1, the student must maintain a minimum of 70% cumulative average. Demonstrated financial need may also be considered. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph Faculty Association
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| Qualification(s): | Female student who is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident of Canada enrolled in the College of Physical and Engineering Science. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,250 ($750 in each of semesters 1, 3 and 5). |
| Dr. C. John Small Commonwealth Scholarship [I0611] | |
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| Established in honour of Dr. C. John Small, OAC BSA '42, Hon D. Law '75, and his lifelong dedication to foreign service. Selection will be based on the assessment of : (a) a one-page submission describing the significance for the student visiting Guelph to the program of study at the partner exchange University, (b) two faculty references of no more than one-page each, and (c) consistent high performance in course work completed, as documented by a transcript of program grades to date. Apply to the Centre for International Programs by May 1 for visiting during the subsequent Fall or Winter semesters with the above mentioned documents. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Jean K. Small
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time visiting exchange students registered for at least one semester from a Commonwealth developing country who are pursuing studies or conducting research in the area of agriculture and rural development. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Dr. Jack Britney Scholarship [E0034] | |
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| Established in memory of Dr. Jack Britney, a graduate of '57A and O.A.C. '60 and former faculty member in the former School of Food Agriculture and Resource Economics and Extension Education. Preference will be given to Graduates of the Diploma in Agriculture program. Apply by April 1 with a letter to the O.A.C. Awards Office on the Guelph campus. | |
| Donor(s): |
Friends and Associates
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| Qualification(s): | Graduate students from a University of Guelph Diploma program with high academic achievement and entering a degree program at the University of Guelph. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Earl B. MacNaughton Entrance Scholarships [E0172] | |
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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 Science. Emphasis during selection will be given to academic achievement in high school science and mathematics. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Earl B. MacNaughton
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| Qualification(s): | Students with high academic standing, entering an honours program in the College of Physical and Engineering Science. |
| Amount: | 4 awards of $1,000 |
| Ernest Kendall and Grace (Jowett) Kendall Varsity Swim Team Scholarship [E0627] | |
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| Established by Ernest Kendall, O.A.C. BSA 1932, this scholarship recognizes students who are members of the varsity swim team and excel both academically and in a rigorous athletic environment. The recipient will exhibit strong academics and extraordinary athletic qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Ernest Kendall
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| Qualification(s): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of the varsity swim team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,350 |
| Frederick Hutt Scholarships [E0319] | |
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| Dr. Frederick B. Hutt, O.A.C. '23 and Professor Emeritus of Animal Genetics at Cornell University offers this scholarship. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. Frederick B. Hutt
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| Qualification(s): | Students from Wellington County entering a College of Biological Science program with a minimum admission average of 85%. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $700 |
| George A. Gray O.A.C. '51 Varsity Scholarships [E0487] | |
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| Established in memory of George Gray, O.A.C. '51, a Guelph football lineman and a great player of the game. Recipients will be selected based on demonstrated athletic and leadership qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Preference will be given to members of the varsity football team. Application is not required. Awarded in the fall semester. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. George A. Gray
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| Qualification(s): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of a varsity team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,250 |
| Gerd and Christel Baldauf Men's Basketball Scholarship [E0639] | |
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| Established by Christian Baldauf, BSc. '95, in honour of his parents. Recipients will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. Christian Baldauf
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| Qualification(s): | Student-athlete entering the BSc program who is a member of the varsity Men's Basketball team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $3,500 |
| Gordon McNally Memorial Scholarship [E0203] | |
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| In memory of Gordon McNally, Professor of Zoology in the Ontario Agricultural College (1934-1971) and College of Biological Science (1971-1979), who had a great interest in extracurricular activities. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance and demonstration of outstanding contributions to extracurricular activities and/or community services. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1 with a letter demonstrating contributions to extracurricular activies. | |
| Donor(s): |
Jean and Peter Gower
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any undergraduate degree program offered by the College of Biological Sciences. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Gordon W. Innes Scholarship [E0140] | |
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| Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Gordon W. 'Sparky' Innes Scholarship Fund Committee of the Woodstock Agricultural Society.
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| Qualification(s): | Student entering any degree program from Oxford County with the highest admission average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,400 |
| Gryphon Athletic Scholarships [E0631] | |
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| Recipients will be selected based on demonstrated athletic and leadership qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of a varsity team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | various awards of $750 to $3,500 |
| Honours Chemistry Entrance Scholarship [E0130] | |
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| This scholarship will be awarded to the student entering the Honours Chemistry program with the highest admission average. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Faculty of the Department of Chemistry and their scholarship fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering an honours degree program offered by the Department of Chemistry. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Honours Mathematics or Statistics Scholarship [E0131] | |
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| This scholarship is awarded to the student with the highest admission average. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Faculty of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, via the C.P.E.S. Scholarship Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering semester one of the Honours Mathematics or Statistics degree program. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Honours Physics Scholarship [E0132] | |
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| Several of these awards will be offered on a competive basis to students entering with the highest admission averages. The number of scholarship offers is dependent on the cohort pool of applicants. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Department of Physics
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering the first semester level of the B.Sc. program or the B.Sc. (Tech.) program with a minumum 85.0% admission average and a declared intention of pursuing a major in Physics, Physics and Technology, Biophysics, Chemical Physics, or Theoretical Physics, or a Co-op stream of these programs. |
| Amount: | Several awards of $4,000 |
| International Student Entrance Scholarships [E0408] | |
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| In support of the University's strategic direction of internationalism, entrance scholarships are available each Fall semester to the top international students entering their first semester of an undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph. Applicants must submit all relevant documentation for admission consideration by March 1 to be considered for a scholarship. These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students on a "student visa" entering an undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph with a record of high academic achievement and extracurricular involvement, and studying full-time. This award is offered for the first year of study. |
| Amount: | Several awards ranging in value from $500 - $6,000 |
| J.D. MacLachlan Scholarship [E0170] | |
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| Provided by the family of J.D. MacLachlan. The recipient will be the student entering with the highest admission average. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The J.D. MacLachlan Trust
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program at the University of Guelph. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Larry Pearson Men's Volleyball Athletic Scholarships [E0618] | |
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| Established by Larry Pearson, a former varsity volleyball athlete and University of Guelph graduate, this scholarship recognizes students who are members of the men's varsity volleyball team and excel both academically and in a rigorous athletic environment. The recipient will exhibit strong academics and extraordinary athletic qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Larry Pearson
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| Qualification(s): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of the men's varsity volleyball team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | several awards up to $3,500 |
| Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarship [E0493] | |
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| These scholarships of $26,000 ($6,500 annually) plus the opportunity for a summer research assistantship after the first year of study (approximately $6,000 stipend) were established in honour Lincoln Alexander, Chancellor emeritus of the University of Guelph and former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, on his 80th birthday. They are intended to enhance student diversity and are one of the most prestigious entrance awards at the University of Guelph. Students cannot apply directly for this award. Nominations must be made by each high school. Each high school can nominate one student who cannot be the President's Scholarship nominee. The nomination process is a two-part process: (a) the school's nomination and (b) the student's supporting documentation. This is outlined in the material sent to each high school in Canada from the University of Guelph each fall. High schools will receive the official nomination forms in the fall of each year and must submit the complete application (both parts) directly to the Associate Registrar, Student Financial Services by Feb. 1. Financial need may be taken into consideration. | |
| Donor(s): |
Many Donors
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| Qualification(s): | Entering students of academic distinction who are Aboriginal, persons with a disability or members of a racial minority, and who have made significant contributions to their schools and communities and demonstrated the potential to become leaders in society. |
| Amount: | 2 award of $26,000 (payable over 4 years of study) plus a $6,000 stipend for summer research assistantship |
| McArthur-Humphries Scholarship [E0183] | |
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| An equal number of awards are available to students from each county. In the case of insufficient eligible applicants from one county, the awards will be given to eligible applicants from the other county. These scholarships are awarded to students with the highest admission averages. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Wilhelmina McArthur-Humphries Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program with a minimum 75% admission average from Lanark and Wellington Counties. |
| Amount: | 12 awards of $1,000 |
| Men's Basketball Scholarships [E0638] | |
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| Recipients will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Anonymous (Alumnus)
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| Qualification(s): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of the varsity Men's Basketball team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | 4 awards of $2,500 |
| Out-of-Province Women's Middle Distance Running Scholarship [E0635] | |
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| Recipients will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Anonymous
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| Qualification(s): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Women's Middle Distance team, who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average and whose permanent residence is outside of Ontario |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| President's Scholarship [E0238] | |
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| Considered one of the most prestigious entrance awards at the University of Guelph. Twelve scholarships of $26,000 ($6,500 annually) plus the opportunity for a summer research assistantship after the first year of study (approximately $6,000 stipend), named to honour their donors or distinguished members of the University. Students cannot apply directly for this award. Nominations must be made by each high school. Each high school can nominate two students; one entering a science program and one entering an arts/social science/humanities/business program. The nomination process is a two-part process: (a) the school's nomination and (b) the student's supporting documentation. This is outlined in the material sent to each high school in Canada from the University of Guelph each fall. High schools will receive the official nomination forms in the fall of each year and must submit the complete application (both parts) directly to the Associate Registrar, Student Financial Services by Feb. 1. | |
| Donor(s): |
A number of President's Scholarships have been named in honour of the following people and/or donors:
Dick Brown
Two of the scholarships, endowed by Dr. Patrick Lett are awarded to winners whose leadership qualities best reflect those
demonstrated by Dick Brown in University Athletics from 1968 to 1988.
Cecil H. Franklin and Ingrid Franklin
In honour of Cecil Franklin, former Chair of the Board of Governors and Honorary Fellow of the University, the University
of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards to recognize his financial contributions and volunteer
support to the President's Entrance Scholarship program.
Charles S. Humphrey
In memory of Charles S. Humphrey, a former President of Hart Chemical Company Canada Ltd. and long-time friend, the University
has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards to recognize his financial contribution through his estate to the
President's Entrance Scholarship program.
Jack R. Longstaffe
The University of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards in memory of Jack R. Longstaffe to recognize
his financial contribution through his estate to the President's Entrance Scholarship program.
Burton C. Matthews
The University of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards in honour of Burton C. Matthews to recognize
his insight and leadership in establishing the President's Entrance Scholarship program.
Kathleen and Frederick Metcalf
Mr. and Mrs. F.T. Metcalf of Guelph have endowed this award. After a distinguished career in cable TV, broadcasting and publishing,
the late Mr. Metcalf retired as President of Maclean Hunter Ltd. and Chairman of the Board of Maclean Hunter Cable Ltd. He
was Honorary Chairman of Maclean Hunter Cable Ltd. and a member of the University of Guelph Heritage Board (1996).
Rol-land Farms Limited
Two of the scholarships are endowed by the four shareholders of Rol-land Farms Limited of Blenheim, Ontario, Hank, Peter,
Arthur and Eric Vander Pol and their families. The Vander Pol families are generous supporters of a number of University projects
and programs.
Lillian Stewart Usher
The University of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards in honour of Lillian Stewart Usher a friend
of the University to recognize her financial contribution through her estate to the President's Entrance Scholarship program.
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| Qualification(s): | Entering students of academic distinction who have made significant contributions to their schools and communities and demonstrate the potential to become leaders in society. |
| Amount: | 12 award of $26,000 (payable over 4 years of study) plus a $6,000 stipend for summer research assistantship |
| Quinn Memorial Scholarship [E0578] | |
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| Established in memory of Ronald J. Quinn (O.A.C. '35) to an entering O.A.C. international full-time or exchange student. Selection will be based on academic performance, letters of reference and an assessment of the admission application package. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Helen Quinn (O.A.C. '35)
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| Qualification(s): | Entering semester one of an O.A.C. program to an international full-time student or to an international exchange student with a preference to those students from developing nations. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Robert Orr Lawson Microbiology Entrance Scholarship [E0489] | |
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| Provided through a generous bequest from the estate of Robert Orr Lawson, with matching support from the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, this scholarship is intended to encourage study and research related microbiology of foods and will be awarded to the student entering with the highest admission average. The scholarship will be paid over four years in installments of $1,000. The second to fourth payments are contingent upon obtaining a minimum average of 77% over the previous two semesters of full-time study in the major. Students who fail to qualify for a payment may re-qualify for the subsequent payments by obtaining a 77% or better average in the succeeding two academic semesters of full-time study. This scholarship may be held with any other awards except the Microbiology Entrance Bursary, or any of the other Robert Orr Lawson Microbiology Scholarships.Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology and the estate of the late Robert Orr Lawson
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering the Microbiology major in the B.Sc. program with a minimum admission average of 80%. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $4,000 (payable over 4 years of study) |
| Samuel Acker Memorial Scholarship [E0001] | |
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| This scholarship is not tenable with other Senate awards. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The trustees of the estate of the late Samuel Acker (Mr. David Acker and Mr. Abraham Acker)
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| Qualification(s): | Student entering the first semester level of the B.Sc. program in the College of Physical and Engineering Science. Preference may be given to students whose home residence is in either Wellington, Waterloo or Perth County. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| The Jack and Lillian MacDonald Scholarship [E0379] | |
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| 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. 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. | |
| Donor(s): |
Jack and Lillian MacDonald
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| Qualification(s): | Entering students coming from the Grand River Polytechnical Institute (GRPI). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $900 |
| University of Guelph Entrance Scholarships [E0291] | |
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| The value of this scholarship is determined by the admission average as calculated by Admission Services and will be offered with your offer of admission to Guelph. The scholarship will be applied directly to the student's financial account in two equal payments in the fall and winter semesters. Students must register for full-time studies to receive this award. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | All students entering their first year of post-secondary studies for the first time with a minimum 85.0% admission average. |
| Amount: | Several awards of $2,000, Several awards of $3,000 |
| University of Guelph Faculty Association Scholarship [E0292] | |
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| Award is payable at $750 per annum in the student's 1st, 3rd, and 5th semester levels, provided a cumulative average of at least a 70% is maintained. To receive the final payment, the recipient would normally be entering the 5th semester level within a period of 3 calendar years from the date of admission. Awarded to the student with the highest admission average. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph Faculty Association
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph from Wellington county. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,250 |
| W. Penri Morris Memorial Scholarship [E0430] | |
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| Established by the family in memory of Penri Morris, who was killed World War II action in 1944 at the age of 21. Penri grew up on the family fruit farm near Forest, Ontario. After graduating from high school, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and was attached to the Royal Air Force Bomber Command as a navigator at the time of this death. Awarded to the student with the highest cumulative academic performance above 75% in all courses of the last year in high school study (full-time or equivalent study). Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Prof. Rosalina Morris
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering first year of any undergraduate program from North Lambton Secondary School in Forest, Ontario, in their absence, from Lambton County, and their absence, from Ontario. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| W.C. Blackwood Memorial Entrance Scholarship in Physics [E0029] | |
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| Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. B.A. Ward
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| Qualification(s): | Student entering the first semester level of the B.Sc. program, who declares the intention to pursue an honours program in Physics. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $550 |
| Waterloo-Wellington Science & Engineering Fair (WWSEF) Scholarship [E0619] | |
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| Established to recognize excellence of the project submissions and encourage students to pursue university studies at the University of Guelph. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Gold medal winners in the Senior Entries classification (WWSEF) that are registered in year one of any degree program at the University of Guelph. |
| Amount: | various awards of $1,000 |
| William P. Weber Football Scholarship [E0634] | |
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| Established by Dr. William P. Weber, OVC '59, footbal alumnus and Gryphon Hall of Fame Inductee. Recipients will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. William P. Weber
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| Qualification(s): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Men's Football team and achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,500 |