IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
In-course Travel Grants
| 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 |
| 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 |
| OVC Alumni Association Travel Scholarship [T2044] | |
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| Presented by the O.V.C. Alumni Association to support summer work programs under the direction of a faculty member at another University. Applications must be submitted in writing to the O.V.C. Awards Committee before the Christmas break in Phase 3, with a reference from at least one O.V.C. instructor and a letter indicating that satisfactory arrangements have been made for the summer work. | |
| Donor(s): |
OVC Alumni Association
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| Qualification(s): | Student who has completed Phase 2 of the D.V.M. program with high academic standing. The Awards Committee will consider the qualities of leadership, integrity, personality and the ability to communicate well. The recipient must indicate that arrangements have been made to work in the summer between Phases 3 and 4 under a faculty member at another University. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Vétoquinol Travel Scholarship in Avian Medicine [T2163] | |
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| Vétoquinol N-A Inc. established this award to support a D.V.M. student attending the annual Association of Avian Veterinarians Conference. Selection will be made based on the student's academic performance in Comparative Medicine (VETM*4480), combined with the extent and quality of demonstrated interest and experience in avian medicine. Apply by letter, outlining interest and experience in avian medicine, and expected benefit of attendance at the conference, to the OVC Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, by October 15. | |
| Donor(s): |
Vétoquinol N- A Inc.
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time D.V.M. students who have completed Phase 3 and are planning on attending the annual Association of Avian Veterinarians Conference. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Vétoquinol Travel Scholarship in Bovine Reproduction [T2162] | |
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| Vétoquinol N-A Inc. established this award to support a D.V.M. student attending the annual Society of Theriogenology Conference. Apply by letter, outlining interest and experience in bovine reproduction, and expected benefit of attendance at the conference, to the OVC Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, by October 15. | |
| Donor(s): |
Vétoquinol N- A Inc.
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time D.V.M. student planning to attend the annual Society of Theriogenology Conference |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |