IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Commerce
In-course Scholarships
| Allen Keele Track and Field Scholarship [I0663] | |
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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): |
Allen Keele
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| Qualification(s): | In-course student-athlete who is a current member of the Varsity track and field team and has achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,350 |
| Appraisal Institute of Canada Scholarship [I0680] | |
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| The recipient will be selected based on academic achievement in real estate courses in the Real Estate and Housing major. No application required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Appraisal Institute of Canada
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Real Estate and Housing major of the B.Comm. degree program who have completed at least 9.0 credits but no more than 12.5 credits with a minimum 70% in the last two full-time semesters. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Beth Park Memorial Scholarship [I0420] | |
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| The family and friends of Beth Park (FACS '79) have established a scholarship to foster talent in the area of product development and/or quality management. Apply to the Department of Marketing & Consumer Studies by April 1 with a resume and a 500-word statement documenting interest and experience in product development and/or quality management. | |
| Donor(s): |
Holt Renfrew
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| Qualification(s): | Students who have completed 15.0 credits in Marketing Management major in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies with a minimum 75% average over the previous 5.0 credits and have demonstrated interest in product development or quality management. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
| Bill Brohman Memorial Scholarship [I0533] | |
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| Established in memory of Bill Brohman, a founding partner of the firm who served on the University of Guelph Board of Governors from 1986-1992. The award winner will be chosen on the basis of academic achievement , involvement in extracurricular activities, and a demonstrated interest in a career in accountancy. Apply to the Dean, College of Management and Economics by April 1st, including a statement outlining your extracurricular involvement and interest in pursuing a career in accountancy. | |
| Donor(s): |
Robinson Lott & Brohman LLP
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| Qualification(s): | The award will be presented to a student enrolled in any of the majors of the B.Comm. program who have completed 10.0 to 15.0 course credits with a minimum 75% average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Bill Taylor Memorial Scholarship [I0280] | |
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| Applications to include a supporting letter from a coach or intramural supervisor. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. | |
| Donor(s): |
AMF Canada Ltd.
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time student who has completed a minimum of 7.5 credits, but no more than 17.5 credits in the Winter term who has a cumulative 80% average or who is in the top 10% of his/her program. The recipient must have demonstrated responsibility and leadership qualities through participation in intramural or intercollegiate athletics. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $900 |
| Blackburn Scholarship [I0404] | |
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| In commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Ontario Agricultural College, Dr. D.J. Blackburn, a retired faculty member of the former Rural Extension Studies program and former Director of the Associate Diploma Program has established this scholarship. Apply by letter, citing athletic contributions, to the O.A.C. Awards Committee by April 1. | |
| Donor(s): |
D.J. Blackburn
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| Qualification(s): | O.A.C. degree or diploma student who has participated in intercollegiate athletics and maintained a minimum cumulative average of 70% while registered at Guelph. Athletic excellence and leadership will be used to determine the recipient. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| C.W. Riley Prize [C0246] | |
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| The C.W. Riley Prize was established by a number of his friends and associates. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Friends and associates of C.W. Riley
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| Qualification(s): | Student who, on graduation from Food Agriculture and Resource Economics, Agricultural Business or Resource Economics and Rural Development major, attains the highest proficiency in the area subjects. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $375 |
| Cameron Hawkins and Associates Scholarship [I0568] | |
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| The recipient must have participated in extracurricular activities at the University of Guelph and have a strong interest in the foodservice industry. Apply by January 31 to the HTM Awards Committee using the standard HTM scholarship application form and include a statement of no more than 500 words describing your interest in the foodservice industry. | |
| Donor(s): |
Cameron Hawkins (HAFA '77)
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| Qualification(s): | Students in a major of the B.Comm. program offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management who have completed at least 11.0 credits but no more than 14.5 with a minimum 70% average in the last two full-time equivalent semesters. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Canadian Agri-Marketing Association (Ontario) Scholarship [I0541] | |
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| Provided by the Canadian Association of Agri-Marketing Association (Ontario). Apply to the O.A.C. awards Committee by April 1 with a summary of participation in the Ag Ec & Biz Society and in agri-marketing initiatives as well as a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. | |
| Donor(s): |
Canadian Agri-Marketing Association (Ontario)
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| Qualification(s): | Student who has competed a minimum of 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 70% who are members of O.A.C. and the Ag Ec & Biz Society. Selection will be based on a combination of academic achievement and a demonstrated interest in agri-marketing. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers Scholarship [I0444] | |
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| Provided by the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers. Apply by April 1st to the OAC Dean's Office (Awards) by letter outlining participation in extracurricular activities and a demonstrated interest in the input supply industry in agriculture. Awarded in the fall semester. | |
| Donor(s): |
Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers
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| Qualification(s): | Students who have competed semesters 4, 5, or 6 in B.Sc.(Agr.) or B.Comm., Agricultural Business major, with a minimum 70% average in the previous 2 semesters of full-time equivalent study, participated in extracurricular activities, and has an interest in the input supply industry in agriculture. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Central Canadian Chapter of The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® Scholarship [I0673] | |
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| The recipient will be selected based on academic achievement and interest in or contributions to the real estate and housing profession as evidenced by volunteer or paid work. Apply by April 1st to the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies with a resume demonstrating interest or contributions to the real estate and housing profession. Scholarship recipient will be invited to attend the SIOR annual early December meeting for award presentation. | |
| Donor(s): |
Central Canadian Chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR)
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Real Estate and Housing major of the BComm program who have completed a minimum of 10.0 credits and who have a demonstrated interest in or made contributions to the real estate and housing profession. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| Certified General Accountants Prize for Excellence [C0025] | |
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| Awarded to the graduating student with the highest average in the three accounting courses listed. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario
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| Qualification(s): | Graduating student who has a minimum cumulative average of 77% in Financial Accounting BUS*2220; Management Accounting BUS*2230; and Intermediate Accounting BUS*3330. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $150, plus 1 year tuition and course fee towards the CGA program. (approximate value of $2,000) |
| CFRU Volunteer Award [I0215] | |
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| Apply to the CFRU Board of Governors by April 30. | |
| Donor(s): |
Station Manager, CFRU
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| Qualification(s): | Applicants must be registered or graduating from the University of Guelph and have volunteered at CFRU for at least one year. The recipients will be selected on the basis of academic performance and volunteer work at CFRU. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $250 |
| Charles McGowan Memorial Prize [C0187] | |
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| Established in memory of the late Lieutenant Charles McGowan. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Charles McGowan Memorial Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Outstanding graduating student in an O.A.C. degree program. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $300 |
| Cheryl Somerville Memorial Leadership Scholarship [I0647] | |
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| Established by family and friends in memory of the late Cheryl Somerville, OAC’96, to recognize the outstanding and significant leadership contributions of students. Selection will be based on leadership contributions to the college and/or university during the first three semesters; community, 4H and Junior Farmer activities will also be considered. Application is by nomination. Nominations will be made by Student Federation of the O.A.C. and must include a brief resume of the nominee and a statement of his/her leadership contributions along with an outline of the impact of those contributions to student and community life. Nominations are due in the OAC Awards Office by December 1st. | |
| Donor(s): |
Family and Friends of Cheryl Somerville
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the B.Sc.(Agr.) or the B.Comm. Agricultural Business program who have completed 7.5 credits with a 70% minimum cumulative average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Class of '51 O.A.C. Leadership Prizes [C0063] | |
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| Established by Year '51 O.A.C., on the occasion of its 45th anniversary. At the discretion of the O.A.C. Awards Committee students may be selected before graduation. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Year '51 O.A.C.
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| Qualification(s): | Students graduating from the degree program in a major in an O.A.C. department who have a 70% standing in the final year of study and who have demonstrated leadership in the College or University extracurricular activities. |
| Amount: | 5 awards of $2,000 |
| Class of '67 O.A.C. Centennial Scholarship [I0067] | |
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| Apply by April 1to the O.A.C.Awards Office with a letter outlining participation in extracurricular activities in all branches of college life. Awarded in the fall semester. | |
| Donor(s): |
Class of O.A.C. '67
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| Qualification(s): | Student majoring in an O.A.C. department who through activity in all branches of college life as well as scholastic achievement has made an outstanding contribution to the University. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| Class of 1970 Scholarship [I0424] | |
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| Established by the Silver Anniversary celebrants to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the University Class of 1970. This award rotates among all six colleges on the main campus. The appropriate College Award Committee selects the candidate each Fall semester and the candidate is announced each October. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Class 1970: 25th Reunion Gift
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| Qualification(s): | Outstanding student in any degree program who has attained at least an 80% average in two consecutive semesters resulting in placement on the Deans' Honours List. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,400 |
| Clayton and Dorothy Switzer Scholarships [I0276] | |
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| Apply by April 1 to the OAC Dean's Office (Awards) with a letter outlining how you have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability in O.A.C. student organizations, class executives and College Royal. Awarded in the fall semester. | |
| Donor(s): |
Clayton and Dorothy Switzer
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in a degree program offered by O.A.C. with a minimum of 10.0 credits completed, at least a 70% cumulative average and has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability in O.A.C. student organizations, class executives and College Royal. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| Collins Barrow Award [I0040] | |
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| Offered by Collins Barrow, a national firm of Chartered Accountants. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Collins Barrow Chartered Accountants
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| Qualification(s): | Student with the highest grade in course BUS*3330, Intermediate Accounting, in the Fall semester. In the event of a tie, the scholarship will be given to the student with the highest cumulative average in their program. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| CSS Alumni Heritage Scholarship [I0616] | |
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| Established to recognize the valuable contributions made by CSS alumni and CSS Alumni Association to the life and vitality of the University. These scholarships will be awarded to the student with the highest cumulative program average. This scholarship may be held only once. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
CSS Alumni Heritage and the Dean of CSAHS
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any Economics major or the Marketing Management major, who have completed between 7.5 and 12.5 credits, and are registered in the same majors for the subsequent fall semester with a minimum cumulative average of 80.0%. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
| David F. Boyes Apiculture Scholarship [I0031] | |
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| Established in memory of David Boyes a technician in the Apiculture Field Laboratory. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Apiculture Club
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| Qualification(s): | Student registered in the Fall semester who achieves high academic standing in Introductory Apiculture (ENVB*2210) in the previous year, demonstrates an interest in apiculture and who has participated in extracurricular activities. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $150 |
| Dawn Morris Memorial Prize [C0361] | |
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| Offered in memory of Dawn Morris, who spent 35 years in farm show business and was former Manager of the Canadian International Farm Equipment Show in Toronto. Selection will be on the basis of relevant course work in agricultural marketing, extracurricular participation and employment activities.Students are encouraged to submit information on extracurricular activities to the O.A.C. Awards Office, by April 1. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Family of Dawn Morris
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| Qualification(s): | Student who is graduating from the Agricultural Business major of the B.Comm. degree or the Food Agriculture and Resource Economics major in the B.Sc.(Agr.) degree with a minimum 'B+' average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Deans' Scholarships [I0323] | |
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| This award was established by the Board of Governors’ in 1991 to recognize the academic achievements of students. Each college will be provided an allocation of awards in which to determine recipients of this scholarship. Recipients will be notified each fall by their college’s awards chair. Application not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Board of Governors
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits and have been on the Dean’s Honours List for two consecutive semesters in their previous year of studies as defined by the Fall/Winter/Summer sequence. |
| Amount: | 150 awards of $1,000 |
| Dorothy Shantz Memorial Scholarship - Fourth Year [I0256] | |
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| Established by the Canadian Hospitality Foundation. Apply to the HTM Awards Committee by January 31 using the standard HTM scholarship application form. | |
| Donor(s): |
Canadian Hospitality Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Student registered in a major offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management who has completed at least 15.00 credits (normally in the eighth semester) with a minimum 70% cumulative average and who shows enthusiasm for the foodservice industry. The recipient must have demonstrated leadership ability by holding an executive position on a student organization of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000, 1 Engraved Plaque |
| Dorothy Shantz Memorial Scholarship - Third Year [I0496] | |
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| Established by the Canadian Hospitality Foundation. Apply to the HTM Awards Committee by January 31 using the standard HTM scholarship application form. | |
| Donor(s): |
Canadian Hospitality Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Student registered in a major offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management who has completed at least 11.00 credits but no more than 14.50 credits (normally in the sixth semester) with at least a 70% average in the last two full-time equivalent semesters and who shows enthusiasm for the foodservice industry. The recipient must have demonstrated leadership ability by holding an executive position on a student organization of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000, 1 Engraved plaque |
| Dr. John E. Kean Scholarship [I0447] | |
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| Established by the Canadian Standards Association as a gift on the occasion of Dr. Kean's retirement as President and CEO of the Canadian Standards Association (now CSA International). Dr. Kean received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Guelph in 1997. Apply with a letter highlighting interest in management, consumer interests, and/or environmental considerations of Canadian business as well as leadership potential and a completed in-course award application form by April 1 to the Chair of the Department of Marketing & Consumer Studies Awards Committee. | |
| Donor(s): |
CSA International
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| Qualification(s): | Student with a minimum of 10.0 credits in the Marketing Management major of the B.Comm. program. Preference will be given to a co-op student. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Dr. R. J. Hilton Memorial Scholarship [I0678] | |
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| Established to honour the accomplishments of Dr. Hilton as the Chair, Horticulture Science, University of Guelph, first Director of the Arboretum and President/Chair of the Royal Botanical Gardens. Selection will be based on the highest cumulative average, demonstrated involvement in horticulture activities and involvement in academic club activities. Summer related work experience will also be considered. Preference will be given to students registered in B.Sc.(Agr.) CHATS and B.Sc. Plant Science. Apply by April 1 to the O.A.C. Awards Office with a letter outlining the plant agriculture course(s) and /or involvement in horticultural activities and summer related work experience or information about involvement in academic club activities. | |
| Donor(s): |
Robert E. Hilton
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by O.A.C. who have completed a minimum 8.0 credits with a minimum 70% cumulative average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| E.D. Smith Scholarship in Food Service Administration [I0364] | |
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| Offered by E.D. Smith and Sons Ltd., a multi-faceted processor of foods. Apply to HTM Awards Committee by January 31 using the standard HTM scholarship application form and include a resume and statement of interest in the foodservice industry. | |
| Donor(s): |
E.D. Smith & Sons Ltd.
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| Qualification(s): | Student who has demonstrated an interest in the food service industry, has maintained a minimum of 'B' average and has completed 7.00 to 10.50 credits of a major offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of interest in foodservice operations and academic standing. Interest in the foodservice industry can be demonstrated by work experience or active membership in the Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals (CAFP, formerly CFSEA). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Ellen Nilsen Memorial Scholarship [I0047] | |
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| Apply to the Director for International Development Studies with a transcript, cv/resume, and a cover letter outlining how past experiences demonstrate a commitment to social change by January 30th. Preference will be given to a student registered in a Graduate program at the University of Guelph. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Friends of Ellen Nilsen
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| Qualification(s): | Registered academically outstanding female students from developing countries who have demonstrated a commitment to social change. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Ernest Kendall and Grace (Jowett) Kendall Varsity Swim Team Scholarship [I0627] | |
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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): | In-course student-athlete who is a current member of the varsity swim team and has achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,350 |
| Football Endowment Fund (FEF) Scholarship [I0644] | |
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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): |
Various University of Guelph donors
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| Qualification(s): | In-course student-athlete who is a current member of the Men's football team and has achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year. |
| Amount: | various awards of $750 to $3,500 |
| Frank Hughes Memorial Scholarship [I0552] | |
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| Pannell Kerr Forster (PKF) Consulting Inc. provides this award to a student in the B.Comm. program in any major offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. The winner will be chosen on the basis of three criteria; 1) industry work experience; 2) academic achievement; and 3) extracurricular involvement. Apply to the HTM Awards Committee by January 31st using the standard HTM scholarship application form. Include a resume outlining relevant industry work experience and a detailed list of extracurricular involvement. | |
| Donor(s): |
Pannell Kerr Forster (PKF) Consulting Inc.
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time student B.Comm. program in any major offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management who has completed between 11.0 and 14.5 course credits. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| G.H. Mann Food Service Scholarship [I0174] | |
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| Preference will be given to a student who has contributed to the ongoing success of the Hospitality Services Department of the University. Apply to the HTM Awards Committee by January 31 by using the standard HTM scholarship application form and include a statement of up to 500 words explaining interest in the foodservice industry. | |
| Donor(s): |
G.H. Mann Memorial Fund and M. Mann of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Student who is registered in semester 8 of the B.Comm. program, in a major offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and has a minimum cumulative average of 70%. In addition, the recipient will have an interest in, and have participated in, activities conducive to a career in the foodservice industry. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $300 |
| George A. Gray O.A.C. '51 Varsity Scholarships [I0487] | |
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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): | In-course student-athlete who is a current member of a varsity team and has achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,250 |
| George Ames Cross Country Scholarship in Memory of Coach Vic Matthews [I0677] | |
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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): |
George Ames
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| Qualification(s): | In-course student-athlete who is a current member of the Varsity Cross Country team and has achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $3,500 |
| George D. Bedell Prize [C0352] | |
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| The HTM Students Council presents a plaque to a graduating student of the School in honour of George D. Bedell, the first director of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. The HTM Awards Committee will conduct an election with the graduating class and select the recipient during the winter semester. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The HTM Students' Council
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| Qualification(s): | Student graduating from the B.Comm. program, in a major offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management who, in the minds of his or her fellow students, has demonstrated the outstanding leadership, versatility of interests and involvement in community affairs, both within and outside the School, that exemplifies the sense of professionalism to which the fourth year students have dedicated themselves. |
| Amount: | 1 award of a Plaque |
| Gerd and Christel Baldauf Men's Basketball Scholarship [I0639] | |
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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): | In-course student-athlete registered in the BSc. program who is a current member of the Men's Basketball varsity team and has achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $3,500 |
| Gonder Family Centre for Students with Disabilities Volunteer Scholarship [I0563] | |
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| In recognition of the many students who volunteer their time and talents to assist their colleagues registered with the Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) and to encourage others to do so, Dr. John and Mrs. Katherine Gonder provide this award to a student who has volunteered in the CSD. The award will be made on the basis of the volunteer activities undertaken by the student at the CSD, one letter of reference, and a personal statement that outlines the time commitment and types of volunteer activities undertaken as well as an indication of how this was a valuable and rewarding volunteer experience. Apply by January 15th to the CSD (c/o Advisor to Students with Disabilities) by submitting above documentation. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. John and Mrs. Katherine Gonder
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| Qualification(s): | All students registered in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS) that have completed between 10.0 and 15.0 course credits with a minimum 70% cumulative average, and have been involved as volunteers with the CSD. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $900 |
| Gonder Family Scholarship [I0580] | |
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| Established in recognition of the diversity of student abilities and the varying challenges of undergraduate study. The recipient will be chosen on the basis of academic achievement with a preference to students enrolled in any CME major of the B.Comm. program. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. John and Mrs. Katherine Gonder
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| Qualification(s): | All students in the CME who have completed between 10.0 and 15.0 course credits with a minimum 70% cumulative average, and who have been identified with a learning disability through the University of Guelph's Centre for Students with Disabilities. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $900 |
| Governor General's Medal [C0044] | |
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| Established by the Office of the Governor General of Canada. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Chancellery
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| Qualification(s): | Restricted to those undergraduate students in any degree program who are graduating in June, or who have graduated in the previous two convocations, with the highest cumulative average. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of a Silver medal each |
| Greater Toronto Hotel Association Scholarship [I0573] | |
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| Each January, the HTM Awards Committee will invite the students with the top five grades in the previous winter semester's offering of HTM*2100 to submit a statement of up to 500 words explaining their interest in the lodging industry. The recipient will be selected based on academic performance and the statement of interest. | |
| Donor(s): |
Greater Toronto Hotel Association
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| Qualification(s): | Students in a major of the B.Comm. degree program offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and have completed HTM*2100 (Lodging Operations). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Gryphon Athletic Scholarships [I0631] | |
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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): | In-course student-athlete who is a current member of a varsity team and has achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year. |
| Amount: | various awards of $750 to $3,500 |
| Guelph & District Human Resouce Professionals Association [I0656] | |
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| Apply to the CME Award Committee by April 1 and include a statement of up to 500 words explaining interest and experience in the human resources field and involvement in the Human Resources Management Student Association (HRMSA), Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPAO) and/or participation in other HR related activities such as case competitions. Selection will be based on academic performance and the student-statement detailing the type and kind of involvements requested. | |
| Donor(s): |
Guelph & District Human Resouce Professionals Association (GDHRPA)
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Human Resources Management major of the B.Comm. program offered by the College of Management Economics who have completed at least 12.5 credits but no more than 15.0 credits with a minimum 75% in the last two full-time equivalent semesters. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| HAFA HTM Alumni Association Scholarship [I0501] | |
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| Established by the School's Alumni Association in recognition of student involvement in the life of School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and/or the University. Apply by January 31 using the standard HTM scholarship application form to the HTM Awards Committee. | |
| Donor(s): |
The HTM Alumni Association
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| Qualification(s): | Awarded to students registered in the B.Comm. program, in a major offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. One scholarship will be awarded to a student who has completed at least 7.00 credits (but no more than 10.50 credits) and the second award will be given to a student who has completed at least 11.00 credits (but no more than 14.50 credits). Applicants must have at least a 70% average in the last two full-time equivalent semesters. The recipient must have participated in extracurricular activities at the University of Guelph. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
| HAFA/HTM Alumni Association Recognition of Achievement Prize [C0351] | |
|---|---|
| Established in recognition of student involvement in the life of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and/or the University. Selection will be based on the number of extracurricular activities and the level of involvement. Apply by January 31, to the HTM Awards Committee by using the standard HTM scholarship application form with a resume and detailed list of extracurricular activities. | |
| Donor(s): |
The HAFA/HTM Alumni Association
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| Qualification(s): | A graduating student in a major offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management who has at least a 70% average and involvement in extra-curricular activities. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 and a framed certificate |
| Heimbecker Scholarship in Entrepreneurship [I0388] | |
|---|---|
| The Heimbecker Award in Entrepreneurship has been established by the friends and associates of Herb Heimbecker, on his retirement as a Director of Goderich Elevators, to honour his contributions to the agri-food industry in Canada. Students should apply apply by April 1 to the O.A.C. Awards Office and include a resume and a letter highlighting their entrepreneurial skills and their aptitude and interest in business. Awarded in the fall semester. | |
| Donor(s): |
The friends of Herb Heimbecker at Goderich Elevators
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the B.Sc.(Agr.) or B.Comm., Agribusiness major, who have completed semester 6 with a minimum 'B' standing (73%-76%) in their previous full-time year or equivalent [5.00] credits, have demonstrated entrepreneurial skills and display an aptitude and an interest in business. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,100 |
| Homestead Land Holdings Prize [I0629] | |
|---|---|
| This scholarship recipient will be selected based on academic performance and demonstrated interest and experience in the residential property management field. Apply to the Marketing & Consumer Studies Awards Committee by April 1 with a statement of up to 500 words explaining your interest and experience in the residential property managegement field. | |
| Donor(s): |
Homestead Land Holdings Ltd.
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Real Estate and Housing major of the B.Comm. degree program offered by the College of Management Economics who have completed at lesat 14.0 credits but no more than 17.5 credits with a minimum 70% in the last two full-time semesters. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals Scholarship [I0610] | |
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| The H.F.T.P. is dedicated to advancing and supporting the professionalism of individuals working in the finance and technology fields of the hospitality industry. Preference will be given to students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. The recipient will be selected based on academic performance and extracurricular activities. Apply to the HTM Awards Committee by January 31 using the HTM Awards Application and include a resume and a complete list of extracurricular activities. | |
| Donor(s): |
Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (H.F.T.P.)
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in a major of the B.Comm. degree program offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management who have completed at least 7.0 credits but no more than 10.5 credits with a minimum 75% in the last two full-time equivalent semesters. |
| Amount: | awards of $1,000 |
| Hotel Human Resource Professionals Association of Greater Metropolitan Toronto Scholarship [I0445] | |
|---|---|
| Apply by January 31 to the HTM Awards Committee using the standard HTM scholarship application form including a resume and a report on the work experience or project. | |
| Donor(s): |
Hotel Human Resource Professionals of Greater Metropolitan Toronto
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management who have at least a combined B+ average in the courses Organizational Behaviour I (BUS*2200) and Human Resource Management (BUS*3000). As well, the student must have either work experience in the human resource area, or have worked in the hospitality and tourism industry (and have successfully completed a human resource-related project either on the job or in the relevant course work). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| HTM Career Awareness Scholarships [I0637] | |
|---|---|
| Recipients will be selected based on a combination of academic performance, statement of interest, extracurricular activities and work experience. Apply by January 31 to the HTM Awards Committee using the standard HTM Awards Application Form and include a list of extracurricular activities and a statement of up to 500-words, indicating interest in the hospitality and/or tourism industry. | |
| Donor(s): |
Various Hospitality and Tourism Corporations
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in a major of the BComm. program offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Managment who have completed at least 2.0 credits with a minimum 75% average in the last full-time equivalent semester and demonstrated a continued interest in the hospitality industry. |
| Amount: | several awards ranging in value from $1,000 to $2,500 |
| International Undergraduate Scholarship [I0577] | |
|---|---|
| Established through a student referendum approved by the undergraduate student body, to recognize international students' academic merit along with involvement/leadership activities during their enrollment at the University of Guelph. Financial need will be considered only in the event of a tie. Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1, with a letter indicating involvement/extracurricular activity since entry to the University, two academic and/or professional references, and a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) for International Students form. This award can only be held once by the student. | |
| Donor(s): |
International Student Organization (ISO)
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time International students (defined as those paying full international student tuition without exemption), who have completed at least 4.0 course credits from the University of Guelph with a minimum cumulative average of 75%, and is registered at the time of application. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| James MacMillan Memorial Scholarship [I0494] | |
|---|---|
| Established in memory of James MacMillan, his great uncle, by Austin Conway of Toronto. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a letter indicating the program at Kemptville in which the applicant graduated from to Student Financial Services by October 7. | |
| Donor(s): |
Austin Conway
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| Qualification(s): | Kemptville College graduate with a minimum 75% cumulative average at convocation who registers in the O.A.C. degree program in Agriculture or in Agriculture and Business. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,500 |
| Janet M. Wardlaw Medal [C0096] | |
|---|---|
| Established in honour of the many contributions of Dr. Janet M. Wardlaw, a former Dean of the College of Family and Consumer Studies. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Faculty, staff, alumni and students, formerly FACS
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| Qualification(s): | Presented to the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition's nominee for the Winegard Medal. |
| Amount: | 1 award of a Medal |
| Jean Carter Memorial Gerontology Scholarship [I0488] | |
|---|---|
| Established by the family and friends of Jean Carter, a Mac' 38 graduate who was actively involved in the life of the College and the University. Apply by April 1 to the Chair of the FRAN Awards Committee with a letter outlining volunteer experience working with the elderly, and any other extracurricular involvement. Include two letters of reference where one demonstrates volunteer experience with the elderly and the other demonstrates extracurricular activities. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Robert N. Carter and Family
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| Qualification(s): | Students majoring in Gerontology or Adult Development, Families & Well-Being in the BASc. program who have completed at least 10.0 credits and have a minimum 70% cumulative average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Jim Stokman Memorial Scholarship [I0386] | |
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| Mrs. Stokman and family, including her sons Nick (O.A.C.'77) and Andrew (O.A.C.'84) have established this award in memory of her husband and their father to recognize his lifetime contribution to the family farm. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1 with a letter the indicates rural background and demonstrated community/student involvement both during high school and the first two semesters of University.. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Jim Stokman
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| Qualification(s): | Available to O.A.C. students who have completed 5.0 credits with at least 'B' average in one of the following programs: B.Sc.(Agr.), B.Comm., B.Sc.or B.Sc.(Env.). Students must have come from a rural background and have demonstrated community/student involvement both during high school and the first two semesters of University. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $550 |
| Joan Doherty Memorial Graduate Scholarship [C0090] | |
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| A scholarship has been established in memory of Joan Doherty, Class of '78, by her family. An application, accompanied by a one-page written statement indicating the student's purpose, goals and objectives in pursuing graduate study, must be submitted to the Marketing & Consumer Studies Awards Committee Awards Committee by February 1. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Thomas B. Doherty
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| Qualification(s): | Member of the graduating class in Marketing & Consumer Studies who will be continuing his or her education at the Master's or Doctoral degree level in a Canadian university. The scholarship recipient will be determined on the basis of academic promise as evidenced by undergraduate academic achievement. Should equally qualified students make application for the scholarship, preference will be given to previous winners of the Joan Doherty Memorial Scholarship. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| Joan Doherty Memorial Scholarship [I0091] | |
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| The family of Joan Doherty, class of FACS '78, has established this scholarship in her memory. Apply by April 1 to the Department of Marketing & Consumer Studies Awards Committee, stating involvement in extra-curricular activities. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Thomas B. Doherty
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering semesters 5, 6 or 7 of the Real Estate and Housing or Marketing Management majors of the B.Comm. program with a minimum cumulative average of 70% and who are active in extra-curricular activities. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| John Burton Scholarship [I0642] | |
|---|---|
| Established by Dr. John Burton, BSA 1962, a former faculty member in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science. Selection will be based on involvement with and contribution to the horse industry, future career aspirations in the horse industry sector and participation in community activities. Preference will be given to student who have demonstrated leadership ability within the student body. Apply by April 1 to the OAC Awards Office with a letter, of no more than two-pages, outlining involvement with and contributions to the horse industry, career aspirations, and extracurricular involvements. Awarded in the fall semester. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. John Burton
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the OAC who have completed between 10.0 and 12.0 credits with a minimum 70% average |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| John Deere Foundation of Canada Scholarship [I0516] | |
|---|---|
| Established through the generosity of The John Deere Foundation of Canada to recognize academic excellence. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The John Deere Foundation of Canada
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| Qualification(s): | Student registered in the B.Sc.Agr (Food Agriculture and Resource Economics),B.Sc.(Agr.) Agronomy, B.A. (Food Agriculture and Resource Economics), or B.Comm (Agricultural Business) program who has completed a minimum of 15.0 credits. Selection will be based on the student with the highest cumulative average. A student may be receive this award once only. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| John Eccles Scholarship [I0093] | |
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| Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1, with a letter highlighting leadership abilities through participation on residence life. Providing a reference letter would be an asset. | |
| Donor(s): |
Student Housing Services
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time student registered in semester 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 and living in residence in the Winter semester who has a cumulative 80% average or who is in the top 10% of his/her program. The recipient must have demonstrated responsibility and leadership qualities through participation in residence related activities. Residence Life Staff and paid members of Interhall Council and Hall Councils are not eligible. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $600 |
| John J. Campbell Memorial Scholarship [I0453] | |
|---|---|
| Provided by the Food Service Purchasing Association of Canada (FPAC) in memory of John J. Campbell, former President of the Association. Apply by January 31 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services, and attach a letter describing your interest in food service management. | |
| Donor(s): |
Food Services Purchasing Association of Canada
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| Qualification(s): | Students in the B.Comm. program in a major offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, with demonstrated financial need, who have completed at least 7.0 credits but no more than 10.5 credits at the time of application, and have at least a 70% average in the last two full-time equivalent semesters. Preference will be given to students who have (1) an interest in food service management and (2) demonstrated financial need. Students must be registered full-time in the (winter) semester during which they receive the award. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Kae and Gordon Skinner Memorial Scholarship [C0258] | |
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| Provided by the late Kae Stalker Skinner (Mac '30) and Gordon Skinner (O.A.C.'24), former Registrar of the Ontario Institute of Agrologists. Consideration will be given to participation in the Student Branch of the Ontario Institute of Agrologists. Apply to the O.A.C. Awards Office by April 1 with a letter demonstrating contributions to agrology. | |
| Donor(s): |
The estates of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Skinner
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| Qualification(s): | O.A.C. student graduating from the B.Sc.(Agr.), B.SC., or B.Comm. programs who has made a significant contribution to developing an understanding of the profession of agrology among fellow students. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $750 |
| Katherine Fuller Scholarship [I0107] | |
|---|---|
| Established in 1931 to honour Mrs. Katherine Fuller, the Superintendent of Macdonald Hall from 1904 until her retirement in 1931. Apply to the FRAN Undergraduate Awards Committee by April 1 with a one-page description of contributions to student activities. The award will be given to the student who has made the greatest contribution to student activities in residence or on campus. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mac-FACS-FRAN Alumni Association
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in a program offered by the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, who have completed between 5.0 and 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 70%. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Kenneth W. Hammond Prize [I0045] | |
|---|---|
| The evaluation of the student will be based on the final essay in the "Environmental Perspectives and Human Choice: 5000 Days" course. The selection committee will be comprised of 4 persons: the donor, the Director of the Arboretum, the Dean of Physical and Engineering Science and the Dean of Biological Science. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Kenneth W. Hammond
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| Qualification(s): | Student who has best demonstrated an understanding of the world's resource situation and its proper use by humankind. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Kevin Durie Memorial Scholarship [I0653] | |
|---|---|
| Established in memory of Kevin Durie, BA ’93, by his family and friends. The award will be made on the basis of outstanding service as a Residence Life staff member, a letter of reference from a member of the Residence Life management team and a personal statement of up to 500 words that outlines time commitment and types of volunteer activities undertaken as well as an indication of how their volunteer activities and participation as a Residence Life staff member are valuable and rewarding experiences. Apply by October 31st to Student Housing Services, Associate Director, Residence Life and Family Housing and include a letter of reference and personal statement. | |
| Donor(s): |
Christine Blake-Durie
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| Qualification(s): | Students who are registered in any degree program on the University of Guelph campus, are a member of Residence Life staff and are academically eligible to continue as a Residence Assistant or as part of Residence Life staff. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Kip Hunter Prize [I0139] | |
|---|---|
| For the best essay, written by an undergraduate in a philosophy course. The essay may be either a required assignment for a course (in which case either the student or the instructor may submit it) or it may be specially prepared for the competition. Submission of essays is to the Chair, Department of Philosophy, by May 1 | |
| Donor(s): |
Faculty, students and staff of the Philosophy Department
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| Qualification(s): | Any undergraduate who has registered for a philosophy course during the academic year in which the prize is awarded. |
| Amount: | 1 Book prize |
| Lambda Foundation Scholarship in LBGT Studies [I0591] | |
|---|---|
| This award is provided to encourage research on the subject of lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered (LBGT) peoples. The scholarship is based upon areas of research pertaining to the history, contributions, and issues by or about LBGT peoples. Preference will be given to an applicant who is involved in the LBGT community as demonstrated by a record of volunteer activities, active civil society memberships, or as attested by a letter of recommendation from a community group, or evidenced by related previous academic pursuits. This scholarship may be awarded to a given student only once. Projects must have been completed or research proposals accepted within the past calendar year. Apply to the Dean of Arts by December 15th including the research proposal or completed project, curriculum vitae, and any supporting letters referencing involvement in the LBGT community and/or faculty support. | |
| Donor(s): |
Lambda Foundation and other donors
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| Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in a program with a thesis, a research essay, independent research project or course work programs pertaining to lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered (LBGT) studies, as broadly defined by the applicant. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Larry Pearson Men's Volleyball Athletic Scholarships [I0618] | |
|---|---|
| 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): | In-course student-athlete who is a current member of the men's varsity volleyball team and has achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year. |
| Amount: | several awards up to $3,500 |
| Leo Lecours Memorial Scholarship [I0542] | |
|---|---|
| Lecours Wolfson, a Canadian hospitality management and chef recruitment firm, provides this scholarship in memory of Leo Lecours. Apply to the HTM Awards Committee by January 31, using the standard HTM scholarship application form. Include a 500-word statement on career goals and objectives. The faculty of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management will also be invited to nominate deserving students and to provide information on the nominees. Nominees will be invited to submit the 500-word statement. | |
| Donor(s): |
Norman Wolfson
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| Qualification(s): | Student in the B.Comm. program, in a major offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, who has made the greatest potential contribution to the School and/or the hospitality industry. Particular attention will be paid to those applicants and nominees who are keenly focused on and enthusiastic about a career in the hospitality industry. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Leonard Conolly Exchange Student Scholarship [I0446] | |
|---|---|
| Established by students, faculty, staff and friends to honour Prof. Leonard Conolly, professor of drama, Chair of the Department of Drama, 1981-88, and Associate Vice-President Academic, 1988-1992. Apply to the Centre for International Programs by April 5, for visiting during the subsequent Fall or Winter semesters. Selection, by the Centre for International Programs, will be based on assessment of (a) a one-page submission describing the significance of the student visiting Guelph to the program of study at the partner exchange university (b) two faculty references of one-page each, and (c) consistent high performance in the course work completed, as documented by a transcript of program grades to date, submitted by the home university. | |
| Donor(s): |
Students, staff, faculty and friends of Dr. Leonard Connolly
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time visiting exchange student, registered at Guelph for at least one semester, from any country in the South (a list of eligible countries and exchange partner universities is available in the Centre for International Programs). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Mac '41 Marketing Scholarship [I0214] | |
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| The recipient of the award will have received the highest grade in MCS*3500 in the previous academic year. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Class of Macdonald Institute 1941 (Mac '41)
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Marketing Management major of the B.Comm. program who has completed the course "Market Analysis and Planning" (MCS*3500) in the previous academic year. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Mac-FACS Alumni Association Scholarship - Marketing and Consumer Studies [I0523] | |
|---|---|
| Awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mac-FACS-FRAN Alumni Association
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in the Department of Marketing & Consumer Studies who have completed between 5.0 and 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 80%. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Mac-FACS-FRAN Alumni Association Centennial Scholarship [I0162] | |
|---|---|
| Established to celebrate Canada's Centennial and awarded to a stduent who has shown leadership in community-based volunteer activities. Volunteer activities undertaken as part of a course requirement is excluded from consideration for this award. Apply by April 1 with a summary letter outlining volunteer experience and two reference contacts to the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies. The recipient will be chosen based on the equal weighting of high academic achievement and leadership in community-based volunteer activities. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mac-FACS-FRAN Alumni Association
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in the BComm. program in a major offered by the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies who have completed between 10.25 and 15.0 credits by the end of the winter semester in the year of application with a minimum cumulative average of 80%. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Mandarin Restaurants Scholarship [I0609] | |
|---|---|
| This scholarship will be awarded to a student that demonstrates a continued interest in the food service industry. The recipient will be selected based on academic performance and the statement of interest. Apply to the HTM Awards Committee by January 31 using the standard HTM Awards Application Form and include a statement of up to 500-words explaining your interest in the food service industry. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mandarin Restaurant Franchise Corporation
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| Qualification(s): | Students in a major of the B.Comm. program offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management who have completed at least 11.0 credits but no more than 14.5 credits with a minimum 75% in the last two full-time equivalent semesters. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Marion McKenzie Scholarships for Outstanding Achievement in History [I0470] | |
|---|---|
| These prizes have been established in memory of Marion McKenzie (1905-1994), a teacher who had a love of learning and a continuing curiosity about the world both past and present. These are awarded to the top student in each of the required core courses in the History program (HIST*1010, HIST*2450, HIST*2602). Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
TBA
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| Qualification(s): | The recipient for HIST*1010 must have completed no more than 5.0 credits; the recipient for HIST*2450, no more than 10.0 credits and be in the history program; and the recipient for HIST*2602, no more than 10.0 credits. |
| Amount: | 3 awards of $400 |
| Men's Basketball Scholarships [I0638] | |
|---|---|
| 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): | In-course student-athlete who is a current member of the Men's Basketball varsity team and has achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year. |
| Amount: | 4 awards of $2,500 |
| O.A.C. '45 Public Speaking Prize [C0200] | |
|---|---|
| Offered by the Class of '45 O.A.C., on the occasion of their 40th anniversary. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Year '45 O.A.C.
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| Qualification(s): | Graduating students in the B.Sc.(Agr.) or B.Comm.(Agricultural Business) programs who have demonstrated proficiency in public speaking and communication. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
| O.A.C. '55 Scholarships [I0064] | |
|---|---|
| Provided by the class of O.A.C. '55. Recipients will have made an outstanding contribution to College life through academic proficiency and participation in extracurricular activities and can be considered to have done the most for the College, for fellow students and in their personal development. Apply by April 1st to the OAC Dean's Office (Awards) with a letter outlining your participation in Class/College/University activities. Awarded in the fall semester. | |
| Donor(s): |
O.A.C. '55
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any O.A.C. degree program or students registered in the B.ENG. program that have completed a minimum of 10.0 with at least a 70% cumulative average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| O.A.C. Centennial Graduate Prizes [C0209] | |
|---|---|
| The Ontario Agricultural College celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 1974. Many organizations and companies associated with the agricultural industry provided funds in conjunction with the Centennial activities. Funds have been established in perpetuity as a permanent commemoration of the Centennial of the College. Apply to OAC Awards Office by April 1 with a letter outlining extracurricular activities. Selection will be based on academic achievement in semesters 7 and 8, as well as participation in extracurricular activities throughout the student's university career. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dean, O.A.C.
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| Qualification(s): | Students graduating from a degree program administered by the Ontario Agricultural College and who plan to pursue graduate studies in any department or school of the Ontario Agricultural College in the year of baccalaureate graduation. The fellowship will be based on academic achievement in semesters 7 and 8, as well as participation in extracurricular activities throughout the student's university career. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $2,200 |
| O.A.C. Students' Federation Medal [C0217] | |
|---|---|
| Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
O.A.C.
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| Qualification(s): | Graduating student in an undergraduate degree program in a major in an O.A.C. department who has been an outstanding leader in student activities at the College level throughout his or her University career. |
| Amount: | 1 award of a Medal |
| Ontario Accommodation Association Scholarship [I0594] | |
|---|---|
| The recipient will be selected based on academic performance and the statement of interest. Apply to the HTM Awards Committee by January 31 by using the standard HTM. scholarship application form and include a statement of up to 500 words explaining your interest in the lodging industry. | |
| Donor(s): |
Ontario Accommodation Association
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| Qualification(s): | Students in a major of the B.Comm. degree program offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management who have completed at least 11.0 credits but no more than 14.5 credits with a minimum 75% average in the last two full-time equivalent semesters. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Ontario Agricultural FS Cooperatives Scholarship [I0289] | |
|---|---|
| The award may be held once only and is awarded to the student that demonstrates leadership abilities and have been involved in extracurricular activities, community services, or agricultural employment. Apply to the O.A.C. Dean's Office by April 1 with a letter of no more than two pages outlining extracurricular activities, community services, or agricultural employment. | |
| Donor(s): |
Growmark, Inc.
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| Qualification(s): | Students who have completed 7.5 course credits of the B.Sc.(Agr.) degree or B.Comm. (Agricultural Business) degree with a minimum cumulative average of 70%. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $800 |
| Out-of-Province Women's Middle Distance Running Scholarship [I0635] | |
|---|---|
| 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): | In-course student-athlete who is a current member of the Women's Middle Distance team, has achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year and whose permanent residence is outside of Ontario. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Oxford County Pork Producers Scholarship (Degree) [I0531] | |
|---|---|
| The Oxford County Pork Producers have made available this scholarship. Apply to O.A.C. Awards Committee by April 1 with a letter of up to two pages in length including information about leadership, community involvement and pork industry involvement. | |
| Donor(s): |
Oxford County Pork Producers
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| Qualification(s): | Any student who has completed a minimum of 5.0 credits in an O.A.C. degree program with a minimum cumulative average of 70%, pork production background or interest in pork production/industry, and demonstrated leadership and/or community involvement. Preference will be given to students from Oxford County or surrounding area. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Parks Canada and TIAC Sustainable Tourism Scholarship [I0567] | |
|---|---|
| The recipient must have demonstrated leadership qualities and an entrepreneurial spirit. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated a keen interest in sustainable tourism and heritage (natural or cultural). Apply to the HTM Awards Committee by January 31 using the standard HTM scholarship application form and include a statement of up to 500 words that addresses the criteria of this award. | |
| Donor(s): |
Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC)
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| Qualification(s): | Students in the Tourism Management major of the B.Comm. program who have completed at least 5.0 credits with a minimum 75% average in the last two full-time equivalent semesters. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| PCMA Canada East Chapter Scholarship [I0590] | |
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| Apply using the standard HTM scholarship application to the HTM Awards Committee by January 31 and include a resume and statement of up to 500 words describing involvement in PCMA. | |
| Donor(s): |
Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Canada East Chapter
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| Qualification(s): | Students in a major of the B.Comm. program offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management that has completed at least 10.5 credits with at least a 70% average in the last two full-time equivalent semesters and is involved with the PCMA Student Chapter at the University of Guelph or is a student member of the Canada East Chapter, PCMA Branch. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Priscilla and Stanford Reid Trust Prize [I0597] | |
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| Established in honour the first chair of the History Department, Stanford Reid, and his wife, Priscilla Reid to acknowledge the best paper written about the history of Presbyterianism and/or the Reformed tradition. Apply, by April 1, with a copy of the paper and a covering letter including contact information to the Department of History Awards Chair. | |
| Donor(s): |
Priscilla and Stanford Reid Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Any student submitting an essay on the history of Presbyterianism and/or Reformed tradition. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Professional Staff Association Scholarship [I0628] | |
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| This scholarship is provided to students with the highest cumulative average. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1 with a letter including the name of the family member of the Professional/Managerial Group of the University, and/or retired Professional/Managerial Group of the University of Guelph. This award may be held more than once, but cannot be held with any other University of Guelph scholarships. Preference will be given to students of current or retired P.S.A. members. | |
| Donor(s): |
Professional Staff Association
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students who are from the immediate family, part-time or contractual Professional/Managerial Group employees of the University , and/or retired Professional/Managerial Group of the University of Guelph who have completed at least 5.0 credits and have a minimum 70% cumulative average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Shirley Louie Memorial Scholarship [I0392] | |
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| Offered by the Canadian College and University Food Services Association (CCUFSA) to honour Shirley Louie, a long-time member. Apply by January 31 using the standard HTM scholarship application form and provide a maximum 500-word statement on your reasons for interest in the foodservice industry, a resume and any information you think that the HTM Awards Committee should take into consideration. | |
| Donor(s): |
Canadian College and Universities Food Services Association
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| Qualification(s): | Student in their final year of a major offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, with a minimum 70% average and an interest in the food service industry. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Smart Serve Ontario Scholarships [I0550] | |
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| Established by Smart Serve Ontario, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the responsible service of alcohol. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Smart Serve Ontario
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| Qualification(s): | Students in the B.Comm. program in a major offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management who have completed between 6.0 and 8.0 course credits with the highest cumulative average and the Smart Serve certification program. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $675 |
| Society of Management Accountants of Ontario Scholarship [C0268] | |
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| The scholarship will be awarded at summer convocation. Application is not required. One award of $500 and a free course enrolment in the first complete CMA subject enrolled in the Society's program. | |
| Donor(s): |
Society of Management Accountants, Grand River Chapter
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time student graduating from B.Comm., B.A. (minor in Business Administration), or B.Sc. (minor in Business Administration), or B.Sc.(Agr.) (major in Agriculture Business or Food Agriculture and Resource Economics), programs. Student with the highest average in the 2 courses Financial Accounting BUS*2220 and Intermediate Accounting BUS*3330. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500, and a free course enrolment in the first complete CMA subject enrolled in the Society's program |
| Sprung Family Men’s Basketball Scholarhip [I0672] | |
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| Established by Timothy Sprung, CSS BA '90. 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): |
Mr. Timothy Sprung
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| Qualification(s): | In-course student-athlete who is a current member of the Men's basketball team and has achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $3,500 |
| Stephanie Wilken Volunteer Scholarship [I0449] | |
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| Established by the Wilken family in memory of Stephanie Wilken, BA 1995. Apply to Student Financial Services with letter indicating the kind and extent of volunteer activities at the Wellness Centre by October 1. Selection committee is the Senate Committee on Awards on the recommendation of the Student Wellness Educator at the Wellness Centre. | |
| Donor(s): |
Bev and Darlene Wilken
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| Qualification(s): | Student registered in any undergraduate degree program, who has been a volunteer for at least two semesters at the Wellness Centre. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance in all courses to date and volunteer work at the Wellness Centre. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| T.K. Warley Agrifood Policy Prize [I0212] | |
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| Established by Prof. T.K. Warley, former Chair of the Department of Food Agriculture and Resource Economics and a faculty member of the Ontario Agricultural College from 1970 to 1991. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Professor T.K. Warley
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| Qualification(s): | Student providing the best term paper written on a public policy issue relating to the agrifood system or rural society in courses such as AGEC*3030 Price and Production Analysis, AGEC*4000 Agricultural and Food Policy, and AGEC*4720 Special Study in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| 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 |
| Thomas H. Peters Scholarship [I0233] | |
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| Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Friends and associates of Thomas H. Peters
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| Qualification(s): | Student in any academic program of the University who has completed courses in Land Reclamation (e.g. CROP*2280, SOIL*3200), with a minimum 10.0 credits completed. Applicants must have a minimum of 70% cumulative average and have demonstrated an interest and aptitude in the area of crops and land reclamation. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $250 |
| Toronto District Beekeeper's Association Scholarship [I0285] | |
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| A scholarship is offered by the Toronto District Beekeepers Association in memory of the late Hugh McLeod, past chair of the Association. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Jack Robinson
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| Qualification(s): | The recipient will have good academic standing, have participated in extracurricular activities, and demonstrated a keen interest in beekeeping. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Trailcon Leasing Inc. Scholarship [I0640] | |
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| The recipient will be selected based on academic achievement and evidence of participation in intercollegiate and/or intramural athletics. Apply by Janurary 31 to the HTM Awards Committee using the standard HTM Awards Application and include a statement of up to 500-words citing participation in athletics. Awarded in the winter semester. | |
| Donor(s): |
Trailcon Leasing Inc. & Alan K. Boughton
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| Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in a major of the BComm. degree program offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management who have completed at least 7.0 credits but no more than 10.5 credits with a minimum 75% average in the last two full-time equivalent semesters. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| United Steelworkers Local 4120 Scholarship [I0293] | |
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| Apply to Student Financial Services by January 31 and provide the name of the USWA member and relationship to the applicant. If there is more than one eligible candidate, the award will go to the one who has attained the highest relative class standing in his or her previous full-time semester. | |
| Donor(s): |
United Steelworkers LU4120
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| Qualification(s): | Student who is a member or former member, or who is from the immediate family of a member of United Steelworkers LU 4120, and who is entering semester 2, 3, or 4 of a degree or diploma program in the Winter semester with a minimum 70% cumulative average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Van Stralen and Van Der Hoeven Memorial Scholarship [I0296] | |
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| Selection will be made on the basis of participation in university activities and in the student's home community as well as qualities of leadership, ambition and initiative. Apply, by April 1, with a one-page summary demonstrating leadership abilities as evidenced through extra-curricular activities to Student Financial Services. Awarded in the Fall semester. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. & Mrs. J. Van Stralen & family and Mr. & Mrs. Hans Van Der Hoeven & family
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| Qualification(s): | Students that have completed a minimum of 2.0 credits, but not more than 7.5 in the Winter term in any degree program who have obtained a minimum of 70% standing. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $400 |
| W.C. Winegard Medal [C0311] | |
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| The W.C. Winegard Medal is the most prestigious graduating award of the University of Guelph. One student will be nominated by each College Awards Committee. The Senate Awards Committee will make the final selection and the medal will be awarded at Convocation in June. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Board of Governors' of the University
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| Qualification(s): | Graduating student who excels both academically and in extracurricular activities. |
| Amount: | 1 award of a Gold medal |
| W.N. Vaughan Medal [C0299] | |
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| Prospective candidates will be nominated by Senators and the medal winner will be chosen by a committee selected by the Striking Committee. The medal will be awarded at Convocation in June. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Friends of Walter N. Vaughan
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| Qualification(s): | Student senator who has high academic standing and who has made a substantial contribution to student life and to the University, particularly through involvement in and commitment to Senate activities. |
| Amount: | 1 award of a Medal |
| Walter M. Stewart Scholarships [I0273] | |
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| Established in honour of the company's president, Mr. Walter M. Stewart and awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average. Students may receive this award only once. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
W.C. Macdonald Company, Montreal now The Macdonald Stewart Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Students regsistered in the Marketing Management or Real Estate and Housing majors of the B.Comm. program who have completed between 10.0 and 15.0 credits. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Warren Jestin Scholarship in Canadian Economic Policy [I0557] | |
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| Dr. Warren Jestin, a B.A. and M.A. economics graduate of the University of Guelph and a member of the University's Board of Governors from 1997 to 2003, provides this award to a student registered in an honours degree in either the B.A program with a major in Economics or the B.Comm program with a major in Management Economics in Industry and Finance. The award winner will have achieved the highest cumulative average across all economics policy courses taken. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Warren Jestin
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time registered in BAH.ECON or BCOM.MEIF that has completed a minimum of two credits in the 3000 and 4000 level courses oriented towards economic policy, has achieved a minimum average of 80% in those courses, and has completed at least 15.0 credits towards their degree completion. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $600 |
| Waterloo-Wellington CA Association Scholarship [I0367] | |
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| Provided by the Waterloo-Wellington Chartered Accountant's Association. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Waterloo-Wellington Chartered Accountants Association
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| Qualification(s): | Student who achieves the highest academic standing in the course BUS*3330, Intermediate Accounting. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $100 |
| Westmont Hospitality Group Scholarship [I0126] | |
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| Apply to the HTM Awards Committee by January 31 by using the standard HTM scholarship application form and include a resume and list of extracurricular activities including leadership roles. | |
| Donor(s): |
Westmont Hospitality Group
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| Qualification(s): | Student registered in the B.Comm. program in a major offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management who have completed a minimum of 17.5 credits. Academic achievement and participation in extracurricular activities including leadership roles will also considered. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $900 |
| William Furlong Scholarship in Microeconomics [I0582] | |
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| The Department of Economics offers these scholarships in honour of Professor William Furlong, a long-term member of the Department of Economics and a leader in the scholarship of teaching principles of microeconomics, to the three students with the highest final grades in Introductory Microeconomics (ECON*1050) in the fall semester. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Colleagues & Friends of Dr. William Furlong
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students enrolled in Introductory Microeconomics (ECON*1050) |
| Amount: | 3 awards of $200 |
| William P. Weber Football Scholarship [I0634] | |
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| Established by Dr. William P. Weber, OVC '59, football 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): | In-course student-athlete who is a current member of the Men's Football team and achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,500 |