IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Science
In-course Travel Grants
| A.W. Archibald Memorial Travel Grant [T4541] | |
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| Mr. A.W. Archibald, O.A.C. '33 with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, provide these travel grants to students who plan to travel for a semester abroad or to attend other schools outside of Canada for workshops or other academic related purposes. Apply to Student Financial Services with a letter outlining proposed travel plans and academic purpose accompanied by a letter of support from a faculty member or student advisor, and a Need-Based Travel grant application by October 1. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
A.W. Archibald, O.A.C. '33
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| Qualification(s): | Undergraduate students in any O.A.C. program with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | Several awards up to $1000 |
| Aeroplan International Travel Grant [T0604] | |
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| Established to provide students with an airline ticket to international destinations served by Air Canada or its Star Alliance partners. Apply to Student Financial Services by June 1 with a "Travel Grant Need-based Application". Preference will be given to students participating in the semester abroad or academic exchanges. Award is subject to the availability of Aeroplan miles and may not be available every year. | |
| Donor(s): |
Aeroplan
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in a degree program who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits; have a minimum cumulative average of 70%; have demonstrated financial need; and will be participating in official University of Guelph international travel activities related to their academic program. |
| Amount: | 1 or more awards of a plane ticket |
| Arthur D. Latornell Undergraduate Travel Grants [T0058] | |
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| 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
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| 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 Grant [T4532] | |
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| 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 with a completed Need-Based Travel Grant Application to Student Financial Services. ACCESS AWARD. Up to three awards totalling $7500. | |
| Donor(s): |
Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem
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| Qualification(s): | Undergraduate degree students in either the second or third year of study. 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: | A number of awards to a maximum of $7,500 |
| D & G Hart Travel Grant [T0601] | |
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| Douglas H., O.A.C. 1922, and George M., O.A.C. 1927, were long time supports of O.A.C. and believed greatly in the benefits that travel provided to an individual's personal and professional growth. Apply to the O.A.C. Awards Office by April 1 with a letter of no more than two pages, outlining the intended study program/conference/or other type of travel opportunity, the reasons for choosing the travel program and the anticipated benefits of participation. Letters of recommendation will be considered as part of the application package. This award cannot be held with any other University of Guelph Travel Grant. | |
| Donor(s): |
Family of Douglas and George Hart
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| Qualification(s): | Students currently enrolled in any O.A.C program with a minimum 70% cumulative average who intend to participate in travel related to course study. |
| Amount: | 1 award of up to awards of $1,000 |
| Geography Field Trip Travel Grant [T0584] | |
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| 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
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| 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 |
| H.C. Mason Travel Scholarships [T0598] | |
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| In memory of the late H.C. Mason, a travel fund, within the O.A.C. Teaching Trust, for O.A.C. students has been established by F.W. Bray of Hamilton. Apply to the O.A.C. Awards Office by April 1, no more than two semesters prior to the commencement of the travel program, with the submission of a letter of no more than two pages outlining the intended study program/conference/or other type of learning opportunity, reasons for choosing the program and the anticipated benefits of participation. A letter of recommendation will be considered as part of the application package. This grant in not tenable with other University of Guelph travel grants. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. F.W. Bray
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| Qualification(s): | Student who are currently registered in an Ontario Agricultural College undergraduate program with a minimum of 70% cumulative average who intend to participate in travel related to course study |
| Amount: | various awards up to $1,500 |
| Human Health & Nutritional Sciences Travel Grant [T0599] | |
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| Established by private donation to encourage senior students in the academic programs of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences (H.H. N.S.) to study abroad. Apply by the end of the third week of the semester proceeding the planned semester of departure to the Chair of H.H.N.S. and include a clearly described schedule of study/research plan for the time abroad and budget. The outline should justify how the time abroad will complement the academic program and enhance educational goals. Within the budget, the applicant should identify how the grant will be used. Students should also include verification of acceptance as a visiting or exchange student or Letter of Permission student status. | |
| Donor(s): |
Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences
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| Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in Human Kinetics, Nutrition and Nutraceutical Sciences or Bio-medical Science majors of the B.Sc. program who have completed 15 credits and are traveling to one of: the University of Copenhagen, Denmark; University of Maastricht, Netherlands; Deakin University, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (R.M.I.T.), or the University of Melbourne, Melbourne Australia. |
| Amount: | several awards of up to awards of $2,000 |
| J. Ross Cavers Study Abroad Scholarship [T0051] | |
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| O.A.C. '53 provides these scholarships in memory of J. Ross Cavers, their honorary year member, professor emeritus, and respected poultry scientist. Apply by letter outlining the intended semester abroad program, the reasons for choosing the program and the perceived value of participation along with a brief summary of related and extracurricular activities to the O.A.C. Awards Office by April 1. A letter of recommendation will also be considered as part of the application package. Application should be made a maximum of two semesters prior to participation in the intended travel program. | |
| Donor(s): |
Class of O.A.C. '53
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| Qualification(s): | Undergraduate student in O.A.C. planning to participate in a semester abroad program with a minimum 75% cumulative average. Preference will be given to a candidate who has exhibited qualities of leadership. |
| Amount: | 3 awards of $2,000 |
| J.D. Cunningham Travel Grant [T0605] | |
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| Established on honour of the J.D. Cunningham, a professor of microbiology at the University of Guelph. Apply by April 1 to the O.A.C. Awards Office with a letter of no more than two pages outlining the intended study program, conference, or other type of learning opportunity. Include the reason for choosing the program and describe the anticipated benefits of participation. Letters of recommendation will be considered as part of the application package. Upon return from the travel opportunity, the student must be willing to present a report to classmates and/or faculty and/or the Ontario Food Protection Association. | |
| Donor(s): |
Ontario Food Protection Association
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| Qualification(s): | Students currently enrolled in any O.A.C. program with a minimum cumulative average of 75%. Preference will be given to students in Food Science specializing in Microbiology. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| Lorne Page Memorial Travel Grants [T0475] | |
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| Established by Shirley Page in memory of her husband Lorne, a staff member in Animal and Poultry Science for over 34 years. Apply by letter to the Chair, Department of Animal and Poultry Science by February 1, outlining the nature of the conference and your contribution to the program in the department. One or two awards totalling $1,000. | |
| Donor(s): |
Shirley Page
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| Qualification(s): | Students in Animal Biology or in Agricultural Science with an interest in animal production who have completed 12.50 credits with satisfactory academic standing and who are planning to attend a student conference or activity related to animal production. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Mary Beverley-Burton Travel Scholarships [T4512] | |
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| Established by the Department of Integrative Biology, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program in honour of Professor Mary Beverley-Burton, of the former Department of Zoology (1968-95), whose research on monogenean worms took her all over the globe. This award is to assist students in attending field courses offered by the Department. Apply with a completed Need-Based Travel Grant Application to Student Financial Services by February 1. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Faculty, staff and alumni of the Integrative Biology Department
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| Qualification(s): | Students in the B.Sc. program who are in good academic standing with at least a 70% cumulative average and with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 3 awards of $500 |
| Massey Fund Travel Scholarships [T0417] | |
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| Travel scholarships available from the Massey Fund. Not tenable with other awards that support travel costs. Apply by letter outlining the study abroad/exchange program and travel costs to the O.A.C. Dean's Office by April 1. | |
| Donor(s): |
O.A.C. Awards Committee
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| Qualification(s): | O.A.C. undergraduate students who are participating in an approved study abroad or exchange program outside Canada. Academic standing in the last two full-time semesters or equivalent will be used to determine recipients. |
| Amount: | 6 awards of up to $2,000 each |
| Mathematics & Statistics Fourth Year Travel Grants [T0624] | |
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| Apply by submitting a letter with a brief description of the conference and a detailed budget to the Mathematics and Statistics Undergraduate Awards Committee at least one month prior to the conference. Preference will be given to students presenting a paper or poster or returning to pursue graduate studies in the department. A student may be considered for this grant once only. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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| Qualification(s): | Registered students in year 4 (i.e. who have completed a minimum of 15.0 credits) with a cumulative average of at least 75%, enrolled in any major offered by the Depart. of Math and Stats, and who are planning to attend a conference related to program of study. |
| Amount: | Several grants of up to $250 |
| O.A.C. '05 Excellence Travel Grant [T0060] | |
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| In honour of the O.A.C. Class of 1905 and with the support of the O.A.C. Class of 2005. Apply to the O.A.C. Awards Office by April 1 with the submission of a letter of no longer than two pages outlining the intended study program/conference/or other type of learning opportunity, reasons for choosing the program and the anticipated benefits of participation. A letter of recommendation will be considered as part of the application package. This grant in not tenable with other University of Guelph travel grants. | |
| Donor(s): |
Class of OAC 1905 and the Class of OAC 2005
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| Qualification(s): | Student who are currently registered in an Ontario Agricultural College undergraduate degree program and wish to travel to expand their educational opportunities. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $300 |
| O.A.C. '47 Travel Bursaries [T3505] | |
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| Provided by O.A.C.'47 on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Need-based Travel Grant Application at least one month prior to departure by October 1, for winter travel, February 1 for summer travel or June 1 for fall travel. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
O.A.C. '47
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| Qualification(s): | O.A.C. undergraduate students who have demonstrated financial need and who are participating in a study abroad program for academic credit at an approved institution. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 3 awards of $600 |
| O.A.C. '54 International Study Scholarship [T0586] | |
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| Established in memory of Beth Duncan to support students participating in an exchange program, study abroad semester, or a field trip course. Submit a letter (of not more than two pages) outlining the intended international study program, reasons for choosing the program and the anticipated benefits of participation. Letters should also include a brief summary of extracurricular and student related activities. Letters of reference will be considered. Apply to the O.A.C. Awards Office by April 1, no more than two semesters prior to the commencement of the program. | |
| Donor(s): |
Class of O.A.C. '54
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| Qualification(s): | Currently registered students in O.A.C. who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a minimum 75% cumulative program average who intend to participate in an exchange program, semester abroad, or field trip course. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,450 |
| Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarship (OIEOS) [T0614] | |
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| On August 31, 2006, the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, Christopher Bentley announced plans to award scholarships to eligible students wishing to pursue studies abroad. The scholarships will be awarded on a combination of financial need and academic merit, with special consideration given to Aboriginal students, francophone students and students with disabilities. Students must be participating in a university approved travel abroad program. Apply by submitting the completed OIEOS application form to Student Financial Services by June 1. | |
| Donor(s): |
Government of Ontario
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| Qualification(s): | Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or a protected person registered in a minimum of 1.5 credits in any degree program. Students must have completed a minimum 3.0 credits with a minimum 70.0% program average and demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 31 awards of $2,500 |
| Physics Travel Scholarship [T0400] | |
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| This award is given annually to assist students with travel and/or housing costs associated with attending a semester or more of academic study or co-operative work experience at a recognized university outside Canada. Depending on availability of funds, more than one recipient may be selected for this award. Applications must be accompanied by a one-page description of the planned travel, including budget, to the Chair of the Department of Physics at least two months prior to departure. | |
| Donor(s): |
Department of Physics
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| Qualification(s): | Student who has completed at least semester 4 of one of the majors in the Physics program with a cumulative average of 80% or greater, and who has obtained a Letter of Permission to attend the University abroad. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Richard and Sophia Hungerford Undergraduate Travel Scholarships [T4508] | |
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| 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 completed Need-Based Travel Grant Application 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
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| 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 |
| Robb Travel Grants [T3028] | |
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| These travel grants have been provided in recognition of her love of agriculture, by the estate of Martha Robb, Paris, Ontario. Apply to the Dean, O.A.C. by April 15. Varying amounts (80% of the travel costs will be covered up to $750 per student). | |
| Donor(s): |
The estate of Martha Robb
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| Qualification(s): | O.A.C. students who are attending another university on a Letter of Permission. |
| Amount: | Several awards of various amounts |
| Roderick Long International Travel Grant [T0360] | |
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| Offered in memory of the late Roderick Long, O.A.C.'54. Up to eighty percent of the travel costs associate with the study outside of Canada program will be covered up to a maximum of $1,000 per student. Application by letter should be made to the Dean O.A.C. by April 1, and include a description of the study abroad program. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Roderick W. Long
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| Qualification(s): | O.A.C. undergraduate student who is studying outside of Canada on an approved program for one or more semesters |
| Amount: | Several awards of $1,000 |
| University of Guelph Travel Scholarships [T0421] | |
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| The University of Guelph, through the sale of Guelph London House, has established an endowment to provide travel scholarships to 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. The scholarship can cover additional costs of travelling outside of Canada including: airfare, administrative costs, and differential costs of accommodation.Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Need-based Travel Grant Application 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
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| Qualification(s): | Students that have completed a minimum of 5.0 credits with demonstrated financial need who have a minimum 70% cumulative average in the last two semesters of full-time equivalent study. |
| Amount: | Several awards up to $1,500 |