IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Commerce
In-course Travel Grants
| A.E. Wardlaw Travel Grant [T0665] | |
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| Established by Mrs. Alta E. Wardlaw (nee Chapman), a 1912 student at Macdonald Institute. Selection will be based on the cost of the travel and the benefit it will bring to the student's program of study. Preference will be given to the student attending a professional conference/meeting. Apply by April 1 to the CSAHS Awards Committee by completing the CSAHS Awards Application and attach a letter describing the travel, the benefit it will bring to your program and an overall travel budget. This award can only be held once. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Alta Ethelwyn Wardlaw
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who have completed up to 15.0 credits and who will be travelling for academic reasons, or to attend an appropriate professional conference/meeting. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| A.W. Archibald Memorial Travel Grant [T4541] | |
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| Mr. A.W. Archibald, O.A.C. '33 with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, provide these travel grants to students who plan to travel for a semester abroad or to attend other schools outside of Canada for workshops or other academic related purposes. Apply to Student Financial Services with a letter outlining proposed travel plans and academic purpose accompanied by a letter of support from a faculty member or student advisor, and a Need-Based Travel grant application by October 1. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
A.W. Archibald, O.A.C. '33
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| Qualification(s): | Undergraduate students in any O.A.C. program with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | Several awards up to $1000 |
| Aeroplan International Travel Grant [T0604] | |
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| Established to provide students with an airline ticket to international destinations served by Air Canada or its Star Alliance partners. Apply to Student Financial Services by June 1 with a "Travel Grant Need-based Application". Preference will be given to students participating in the semester abroad or academic exchanges. Award is subject to the availability of Aeroplan miles and may not be available every year. | |
| Donor(s): |
Aeroplan
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in a degree program who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits; have a minimum cumulative average of 70%; have demonstrated financial need; and will be participating in official University of Guelph international travel activities related to their academic program. |
| Amount: | 1 or more awards of a plane ticket |
| Arthur D. Latornell Undergraduate Travel Grants [T0058] | |
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| An endowment fund established in memory of Arthur D. Latornell, O.A.C. '50, who had a life-long professional career in resource management and conservation and a special interest in helping young people. The funds are given to provide twenty-five travel grants. These travel grants are offered to assist students in attending conferences, courses, co-op student exchanges or study abroad programs in these areas. Students may receive this grant only once. Apply to Student Financial Services. Deadline dates are June 1 for Fall travel, October 1 for Winter travel, and February 1 for Summer travel. Up to 80% of estimated travel costs to a maximum of $1,000. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Estate of Arthur D. Latornell
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| Qualification(s): | Students in semester 3 and above. Students must have at least a 70% average and a primary area of interest related to natural resources management, environmental science, conservation, soil science and/or rural development. Students will be asked to submit a one-page review of their travel experience, including the role the travel grant played, to the University after completion of the travel. |
| Amount: | several up to a maximum of $1000 |
| Canada's Outdoor Farm Show Travel Grants [T3536] | |
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| Established by Canada's Outdoor Farm Show and the O.A.C. Alumni Foundation, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Need-Based Travel Grant application by February 1. The letter should outline the reasons for participating in the meeting, competition, etc., and include a brief statement of learning objectives and appropriate involvement in student activities. Upon successful return from travel opportunity, student(s) should be willing to present report to classmates and/or faculty. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Canada's Outdoor Farm Show
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| Qualification(s): | Undergraduate students in O.A.C. who have completed semester 4 in Agricultural Science or Agricultural Business or who have completed semester 2 of the Diploma in Agriculture program (Alfred, Guelph, Kemptville, Ridgetown). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem Travel Grant [T4532] | |
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| The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, have established these travel scholarships to assist students study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Apply with a completed Need-Based Travel Grant Application to Student Financial Services. ACCESS AWARD. Up to three awards totalling $7500. | |
| Donor(s): |
Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem
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| Qualification(s): | Undergraduate degree students in either the second or third year of study. Applicants must provide documentation that they have approval from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (i) to take courses and (ii) for the period of the visit. Students must also arrange appropriate University of Guelph approvals for a "Letter of Permission" prior to applying. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | A number of awards to a maximum of $7,500 |
| D & G Hart Travel Grant [T0601] | |
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| Douglas H., O.A.C. 1922, and George M., O.A.C. 1927, were long time supports of O.A.C. and believed greatly in the benefits that travel provided to an individual's personal and professional growth. Apply to the O.A.C. Awards Office by April 1 with a letter of no more than two pages, outlining the intended study program/conference/or other type of travel opportunity, the reasons for choosing the travel program and the anticipated benefits of participation. Letters of recommendation will be considered as part of the application package. This award cannot be held with any other University of Guelph Travel Grant. | |
| Donor(s): |
Family of Douglas and George Hart
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| Qualification(s): | Students currently enrolled in any O.A.C program with a minimum 70% cumulative average who intend to participate in travel related to course study. |
| Amount: | 1 award of up to awards of $1,000 |
| Elizabeth M. (Betty) Upton Memorial Travel Grant [T0366] | |
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| Established in memory of Elizabeth M. Upton, a faculty member in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, who played a key role in the development of the School and was instrumental in the development of the Institutional Foodservice Management major. Apply by letter, by April 1, to the HTM Awards Committee describing the travel, the expected benefit and including a budget and any expected sources of funding. | |
| Donor(s): |
The faculty and alumni of HTM and family and friends of Elizabeth M. (Betty) Upton
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| Qualification(s): | Student who demonstrates the greatest financial need for travel to a recognized University of Guelph study abroad, exchange or letter of permission activity outside Canada, or to attend a relevant professional conference, or to collect research date for a thesis or major paper. Students must have completed two or more semesters in an undergraduate program offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and must be in good academic standing. The project or conference must occur within 12 months. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| H.C. Mason Travel Scholarships [T0598] | |
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| In memory of the late H.C. Mason, a travel fund, within the O.A.C. Teaching Trust, for O.A.C. students has been established by F.W. Bray of Hamilton. Apply to the O.A.C. Awards Office by April 1, no more than two semesters prior to the commencement of the travel program, with the submission of a letter of no more than two pages outlining the intended study program/conference/or other type of learning opportunity, reasons for choosing the program and the anticipated benefits of participation. A letter of recommendation will be considered as part of the application package. This grant in not tenable with other University of Guelph travel grants. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. F.W. Bray
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| Qualification(s): | Student who are currently registered in an Ontario Agricultural College undergraduate program with a minimum of 70% cumulative average who intend to participate in travel related to course study |
| Amount: | various awards up to $1,500 |
| J. Ross Cavers Study Abroad Scholarship [T0051] | |
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| O.A.C. '53 provides these scholarships in memory of J. Ross Cavers, their honorary year member, professor emeritus, and respected poultry scientist. Apply by letter outlining the intended semester abroad program, the reasons for choosing the program and the perceived value of participation along with a brief summary of related and extracurricular activities to the O.A.C. Awards Office by April 1. A letter of recommendation will also be considered as part of the application package. Application should be made a maximum of two semesters prior to participation in the intended travel program. | |
| Donor(s): |
Class of O.A.C. '53
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| Qualification(s): | Undergraduate student in O.A.C. planning to participate in a semester abroad program with a minimum 75% cumulative average. Preference will be given to a candidate who has exhibited qualities of leadership. |
| Amount: | 3 awards of $2,000 |
| J.D. Cunningham Travel Grant [T0605] | |
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| Established on honour of the J.D. Cunningham, a professor of microbiology at the University of Guelph. Apply by April 1 to the O.A.C. Awards Office with a letter of no more than two pages outlining the intended study program, conference, or other type of learning opportunity. Include the reason for choosing the program and describe the anticipated benefits of participation. Letters of recommendation will be considered as part of the application package. Upon return from the travel opportunity, the student must be willing to present a report to classmates and/or faculty and/or the Ontario Food Protection Association. | |
| Donor(s): |
Ontario Food Protection Association
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| Qualification(s): | Students currently enrolled in any O.A.C. program with a minimum cumulative average of 75%. Preference will be given to students in Food Science specializing in Microbiology. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| Joan Doherty Travel Scholarship [T0401] | |
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| Established in memory of the late Joan Doherty (a member of the class of FACS '78) to assist students to attend a conference related to their studies. The recipient will be selected based upon the cost of attending the conference and the benefit it will bring to the student's program of study. Apply to the Chair of the Department of Marketing & Consumer Studies Awards Committee by March 1 including a budget and a description of the travel. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Thomas B. Doherty
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| Qualification(s): | Undergraduate or graduate student in Marketing & Consumer Studies with a minimum cumulative average of 70%. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $400 |
| Kincardine Shippers Association Travel Grant [T0676] | |
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| Established by the members of the Kincardine Shippers Association to assist students in pursuit of their educational goals. Selection will be based on the stated travel benefits, leadership potential and financial need considered. Preference will be given to students from the Municipality of Kincardine and the Township of Huron-Kinloss. Apply with a letter of no more than two pages outlining the intended study program or type of learning opportunity, reasons for choosing the program and the anticipated benefits of participation, along with a Need-Based Travel grant application by October 1 to Student Financial Services. A letter of recommendation will be considered as part of the application. | |
| Donor(s): |
Kincardine Shippers Association
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by O.A.C. with a minimum 70% cumulative average who plan to participate in travel related to course study. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Louise McConkey Travel Scholarship [T0431] | |
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| Established in memory of the late Louise McConkey, Mac '27 to defray travel costs related to the student's course of study. Selection will be made on the basis of the value of the travel to the students' studies. Apply to the Chair, Consumer Studies including a budget and a description of the travel and the benefit to be gained. | |
| Donor(s): |
The estate of Louise McConkey
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in a program offered by the Department of Marketing & Consumer Studies with a minimum 70% cumulative average in the last two full-time equivalent semesters. |
| Amount: | 1 or more grants of up to $1,400 |
| Massey Fund Travel Scholarships [T0417] | |
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| Travel scholarships available from the Massey Fund. Not tenable with other awards that support travel costs. Apply by letter outlining the study abroad/exchange program and travel costs to the O.A.C. Dean's Office by April 1. | |
| Donor(s): |
O.A.C. Awards Committee
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| Qualification(s): | O.A.C. undergraduate students who are participating in an approved study abroad or exchange program outside Canada. Academic standing in the last two full-time semesters or equivalent will be used to determine recipients. |
| Amount: | 6 awards of up to $2,000 each |
| O.A.C. '05 Excellence Travel Grant [T0060] | |
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| In honour of the O.A.C. Class of 1905 and with the support of the O.A.C. Class of 2005. Apply to the O.A.C. Awards Office by April 1 with the submission of a letter of no longer than two pages outlining the intended study program/conference/or other type of learning opportunity, reasons for choosing the program and the anticipated benefits of participation. A letter of recommendation will be considered as part of the application package. This grant in not tenable with other University of Guelph travel grants. | |
| Donor(s): |
Class of OAC 1905 and the Class of OAC 2005
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| Qualification(s): | Student who are currently registered in an Ontario Agricultural College undergraduate degree program and wish to travel to expand their educational opportunities. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $300 |
| O.A.C. '47 Travel Bursaries [T3505] | |
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| Provided by O.A.C.'47 on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Need-based Travel Grant Application at least one month prior to departure by October 1, for winter travel, February 1 for summer travel or June 1 for fall travel. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
O.A.C. '47
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| Qualification(s): | O.A.C. undergraduate students who have demonstrated financial need and who are participating in a study abroad program for academic credit at an approved institution. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 3 awards of $600 |
| O.A.C. '54 International Study Scholarship [T0586] | |
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| Established in memory of Beth Duncan to support students participating in an exchange program, study abroad semester, or a field trip course. Submit a letter (of not more than two pages) outlining the intended international study program, reasons for choosing the program and the anticipated benefits of participation. Letters should also include a brief summary of extracurricular and student related activities. Letters of reference will be considered. Apply to the O.A.C. Awards Office by April 1, no more than two semesters prior to the commencement of the program. | |
| Donor(s): |
Class of O.A.C. '54
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| Qualification(s): | Currently registered students in O.A.C. who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a minimum 75% cumulative program average who intend to participate in an exchange program, semester abroad, or field trip course. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,450 |
| Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarship (OIEOS) [T0614] | |
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| On August 31, 2006, the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, Christopher Bentley announced plans to award scholarships to eligible students wishing to pursue studies abroad. The scholarships will be awarded on a combination of financial need and academic merit, with special consideration given to Aboriginal students, francophone students and students with disabilities. Students must be participating in a university approved travel abroad program. Apply by submitting the completed OIEOS application form to Student Financial Services by June 1. | |
| Donor(s): |
Government of Ontario
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| Qualification(s): | Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or a protected person registered in a minimum of 1.5 credits in any degree program. Students must have completed a minimum 3.0 credits with a minimum 70.0% program average and demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | approximately 52 awards of $2,500 |
| Richard and Sophia Hungerford Undergraduate Travel Scholarships [T4508] | |
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| The estate of Richard and Sophia Hungerford, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, has established an endowment to provide travel scholarships to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who wish to study in developing countries, or attend conferences on development. Apply to Student Financial Services with completed Need-Based Travel Grant Application at least one month prior to departure. Deadline dates are June 1 for Fall travel, October 1 for Winter travel, and February 1 for Summer travel. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Estate of Richard Hungerford
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| Qualification(s): | Registered undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who have at least a 70% cumulative average in the last 2 semesters of full-time equivalent study are eligible. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | Several awards of varying amounts to a maximum of $1,000 |
| Robb Travel Grants [T3028] | |
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| These travel grants have been provided in recognition of her love of agriculture, by the estate of Martha Robb, Paris, Ontario. Apply to the Dean, O.A.C. by April 15. Varying amounts (80% of the travel costs will be covered up to $750 per student). | |
| Donor(s): |
The estate of Martha Robb
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| Qualification(s): | O.A.C. students who are attending another university on a Letter of Permission. |
| Amount: | Several awards of various amounts |
| Roderick Long International Travel Grant [T0360] | |
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| Offered in memory of the late Roderick Long, O.A.C.'54. Up to eighty percent of the travel costs associate with the study outside of Canada program will be covered up to a maximum of $1,000 per student. Application by letter should be made to the Dean O.A.C. by April 1, and include a description of the study abroad program. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Roderick W. Long
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| Qualification(s): | O.A.C. undergraduate student who is studying outside of Canada on an approved program for one or more semesters |
| Amount: | Several awards of $1,000 |
| University of Guelph Travel Scholarships [T0421] | |
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| The University of Guelph, through the sale of Guelph London House, has established an endowment to provide travel scholarships to students who wish to study outside of Canada but need financial support to do so. Preference will be given to students participating in the London Semester. Students may only receive this travel grant once per degree. The scholarship can cover additional costs of travelling outside of Canada including: airfare, administrative costs, and differential costs of accommodation.Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Need-based Travel Grant Application at least one month prior to departure. Deadline dates are June 1 for Fall travel, October 1 for Winter travel, and February 1 for Summer travel. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students that have completed a minimum of 5.0 credits with demonstrated financial need who have a minimum 70% cumulative average in the last two semesters of full-time equivalent study. |
| Amount: | Several awards up to $1,500 |
| Varley and Lyon Exchange Scholarships [T0298] | |
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| Miss Bertha Manent of New York City has established five or more Mrs. Lillie-Jane Lyon Varley and Clarence D. Lyon Exchange scholarships. Apply to the O.A.C. Awards office by April 1 and include a letter from the Dean or Director approving the proposed program of study. | |
| Donor(s): |
Miss Bertha Manent
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| Qualification(s): | O.A.C. students who are pursuing a course of study for one or two semesters at another college or faculty of agriculture in Canada or in another country. Such course of study must lead to the degree of B.Sc.(Agr.), B.Comm. in Agricultural Business or the Diploma in Agriculture at the University of Guelph. |
| Amount: | 3 awards of $750 |