IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Engineering
In-course Scholarships
| Allen Keele Track and Field Scholarship [I0663] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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 |
| Association of Professional Engineers Medal [C0019] | |
|---|---|
| Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Professional Engineers of Ontario
|
| Qualification(s): | Graduate of an accredited engineering program, obtaining the highest average in the practical work and written examinations of the year. |
| Amount: | 1 award of a Gold medal |
| Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario Scholarships [I0018] | |
|---|---|
| Apply to the Chair of the Awards Committee, School of Engineering, by March 31. | |
| Donor(s): |
Professional Engineers of Ontario
|
| Qualification(s): | Students in their 2nd and 3rd years of an accredited engineering program. One award is given for high academic standing and the other for a combination of academic excellence and demonstrated leadership qualities. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
| Bill Taylor Memorial Scholarship [I0280] | |
|---|---|
| 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.
|
| 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 |
| Canadian Federation of University Women/Guelph Scholarship [I0294] | |
|---|---|
| The Guelph Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women provides this annual scholarship. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Guelph Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women
|
| Qualification(s): | Female student registered in Year 3 in the Fall semester in either B.ENG., B.A. (College of Physical and Engineering Science) or B.Sc.(College of Physical and Engineering Science) who has the highest cumulative average. Preference will be given to a student who has graduated from a secondary school in Wellington County. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| CFRU Volunteer Award [I0215] | |
|---|---|
| Apply to the CFRU Board of Governors by April 30. | |
| Donor(s): |
Station Manager, CFRU
|
| 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 |
| Class of 1970 Scholarship [I0424] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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 |
| College of Physical Engineering Science Academic Scholarship [I0073] | |
|---|---|
| Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
College of Physical and Engineering Science
|
| Qualification(s): | Offered in the Winter semester to students who have completed at least 15.0 course credits in a College of Physical and Engineering Science program and have excellent grades but have not received awards recently. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $250 |
| College of Physical Engineering Science Graduation Prize [C0075] | |
|---|---|
| The winner will be selected in May from all students who have completed the program in the previous twelve months. Application is not required. One award of $250 and a commemorative plaque. | |
| Donor(s): |
College of Physical and Engineering Science
|
| Qualification(s): | Student graduating with the highest cumulative average from an honours B.Sc. program in a Physical and Engineering Science area. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $250, 1 Commemorative plaque |
| College of Physical Engineering Science Scholarship [I0076] | |
|---|---|
| Awarded in the Fall semester to a student who has completed semester 6 in the previous Fall, Winter or Spring semesters and who is enrolled in Year 4 of a College of Physical and Engineering Science program. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
College of Physical and Engineering Science
|
| Qualification(s): | Recipients will be selected on the basis of a high average (minimum 80% average required) in courses normally taken in Year 3. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $250 |
| CSCE Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Scholarships [I0549] | |
|---|---|
| Established by the School of Engineering in recognition of the conference entitled, An International Perspective on Environmental Engineering, organized and co-sponsored in 2002 by the School and proposed by the Environmental Engineering Division of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) in co-operation with the Environmental and Water Resources Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineering. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
School of Engineering
|
| Qualification(s): | Full-time student registered in either Environmental Engineering or Water Resources Engineering with the highest cumulative average who has completed a minimum of 8.5 credits at the beginning of semester 4. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $400 |
| Deans' Scholarships [I0323] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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 |
| E.B. MacNaughton Convocation Prize [C0171] | |
|---|---|
| Established by the College of Physical and Engineering Science to honour Earl B. MacNaughton, former head of the Department of Physics and founding Dean of the College of Physical Science. Application is not required. One award of a plaque-mounted medal and $250. | |
| Donor(s): |
The College of Physical and Engineering Science
|
| Qualification(s): | The College of Physical and Engineering Science nominee for the Winegard Medal. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $250, 1 Plaque-mounted medal |
| Ernest Kendall and Grace (Jowett) Kendall Varsity Swim Team Scholarship [I0627] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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 |
| George A. Gray O.A.C. '51 Varsity Scholarships [I0487] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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 |
| Gerd and Christel Baldauf Men's Basketball Scholarship [I0639] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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 |
| Governor General's Medal [C0044] | |
|---|---|
| Established by the Office of the Governor General of Canada. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Chancellery
|
| 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 |
| Gryphon Athletic Scholarships [I0631] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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 |
| Helen Grace Tucker Design Prizes [C0365] | |
|---|---|
| Established by a bequest of Helen Grace Tucker, 65 Engineering, who was co-inventor of a number of patented sensor and control components and co-author of many international publications. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Estate of Helen Grace Tucker, O.A.C.
|
| Qualification(s): | Graduating student in each of the four engineering programs. The winners will be selected on the basis of best performance (at least 80%) in ENGG*2100, ENGG*3100 and the final design course. |
| Amount: | 4 awards of $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)
|
| 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 |
| Jim MacKenzie Scholarship [I0602] | |
|---|---|
| Established to honour of Jim MacKenzie's retirement as President and C.E.O. in 2005. Selection will be based on a combination of academic achievement and creative or innovative thought in the area of energy conservation as demonstrated by one of the following: co-op work experience (documented in work report); class project (documented in written report); involvement in energy-related projects/activities associated with the University of Guelph or the City of Guelph (documented in written report); or 500-word essay on energy conservation. Apply to the Chair, School of Engineering Awards Committee by March 1 with documentation as suggested above. | |
| Donor(s): |
Guelph Hydro
|
| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Environmental Engineering program who have completed between 15 and 17 credits and at least 2 co-op work terms. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| John Deere Canada Ltd. Environmental Engineering Scholarship [I0548] | |
|---|---|
| Established by the generosity of the John Deere Corporation to a full-time environmental engineering student who has completed a minimum of 17.0 credits (with a minimum of 5.0 credits in the previous year). Apply before September 15 with a letter and a resume to the Chair of the School of Engineering Awards Committee. | |
| Donor(s): |
John Deere Foundation of Canada
|
| Qualification(s): | Selection will be based on a combination of academic achievement and contributions to the community, the University, and the School of Engineering through the participation in and leadership of extracurricular activities. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
| John Eccles Scholarship [I0093] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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 |
| 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
|
| 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
|
| 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
|
| 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 |
| Knut Karl Grimstad Memorial Scholarship [I0116] | |
|---|---|
| Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Anne Grimstad
|
| Qualification(s): | Outstanding students majoring in Water Resources Engineering. Scholarships are based on academic proficiency in semesters 5 and 6, and on participation in extracurricular activities associated especially with the profession of engineering. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $600 |
| 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
|
| 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 |
| Lange and Prokipcak Chemistry Scholarship [I0528] | |
|---|---|
| This scholarship was established by Professor Gordon L. Lange, Professor Joe M. Prokipcak, friends and colleagues. Professors Gordon L. Lange and Joe M. Prokipcak were valued members of the chemistry Faculty who retired in 2001. Their excellence in teaching was recognized within the university and nationwide, winning them a total of eleven teaching awards. This scholarship will be awarded to the student with the highest average grade in CHEM*1040,1050 and 2700. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Professor Gordon L. Lange, Professor Joe M. Prokipcak and friends and colleagues
|
| Qualification(s): | Student registered in any program offered by C.P.E.S. who has completed CHEM*1040, CHEM*1050, CHEM*2700 and have completed a minimum of 10.0 credits up to a maximum of 14.75 credits. |
| 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
|
| 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 |
| 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
|
| 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 |
| 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)
|
| 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. '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
|
| 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 |
| 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
|
| 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 |
| Priscilla and Stanford Reid Trust Prize [I0597] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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 |
| Sprung Family Men’s Basketball Scholarhip [I0672] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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 |
| Taggart Scholarship in Biological Engineering [I0278] | |
|---|---|
| Apply by letter and a resume to the Chair of the School of Engineering Awards Committee by October 1. | |
| Donor(s): |
Ontario Agriculture College Fund
|
| Qualification(s): | Student who has completed 17.25 credits of the Biological Engineering in the B.Eng. program. Academic standing and demonstration of leadership qualities will be used to select the recipient from eligible candidates. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $600 |
| The Jack and Lillian MacDonald Scholarship [E0379] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| Qualification(s): | Entering students coming from the Grand River Polytechnical Institute (GRPI). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $900 |
| Thomas H. Peters Scholarship [I0233] | |
|---|---|
| Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Friends and associates of Thomas H. Peters
|
| 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] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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 |
| United Steelworkers Local 4120 Scholarship [I0293] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| Qualification(s): | Graduating student who excels both academically and in extracurricular activities. |
| Amount: | 1 award of a Gold medal |
| W.N. Vaughan Medal [C0299] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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 |
| William P. Weber Football Scholarship [I0634] | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| 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 |