IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Entrance Bursaries
| Fred Hindle Bursary [E3500] | |
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| Awarded in memory of Fred Hindle, O.A.C.'38, a long-time generous supporter of his Alma Mater, who at the time of his death, wanted future students to have the same opportunity for an education as he had received. This bursary is awarded with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. This bursary is dependent on continued demonstration of financial need and successful completion of study to advance into the next year. Students should complete the online Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) application as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from Admission Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions has been submitted by the student) or by April 1.ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
W. Roy Hindle and family
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| Qualification(s): | Entering O.A.C. degree students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statement on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $6,000 (payable over 4 years) |
| Gord Bennett Memorial and O.A.C. '43 Class Bursary [E3515] | |
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| The family and friends of R. Gordon Bennett, O.A.C. '43, a former Deputy Minister of Agriculture, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, have created a this bursary. Apply by April 1 with a letter indicating farming background to Student Financial Services and by completing the online Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) application as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from Admission Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions has been submitted by the student). ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
The family and friends of R. Gordon Bennett, O.A.C. '43
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| Qualification(s): | Students with demonstrated financial need entering a Diploma program or the B.Sc.(Agr.), or B.Comm., Agricultural Business programs. Preference will be given to students whose primary family occupation is farming. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Harvey Graham Bursary [E3030] | |
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| Provided by Harvey Graham (O.A.C. '39). Students should complete the online Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) application as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from Admission Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions has been submitted by the student). Deadline to submit the application is April 1. | |
| Donor(s): |
Harvey Graham, O.A.C. '39
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| Qualification(s): | Student who has demonstrated financial need with preference given to a student who comes from a working farm. Students graduating from Lindsay C. V. I., Fenelon Falls Secondary School , or I. E. Weldon Secondary School will be considered. Each application must be accompanied by a reference letter from the Reeve of the student's home township. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,700 |
| International Student Entrance Bursaries [E3043] | |
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| In support of the University's strategic direction of internationalism, entrance bursaries are available each fall to assist some of our international students entering an undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph. Apply by March 1 by submitting the International Registrar's Entrance Award Application to Student Financial Services. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students on a student visa entering an undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | Several awards ranging in value from $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Registrar's Entrance Bursaries [E0384] | |
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| Established by the University of Guelph to support entering undergraduate students with identified financial need. Students should complete the online Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) application as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from Admission Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions has been submitted by the student) or by April 1. Students do not need an offer of admission to submit the E.N.A.F. Scholarship offers will be made in May. This award is not tenable with the University of Guelph Accessibility Bursary, but can be held with all other Entrance Awards. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program with a minimum registration of 1.5 credits and demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 500 awards of $2,000 |
| Robert Arthur Stewart Bursaries [E3272] | |
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| Established in memory of Mrs. Elsa H. Stewart of Pakenham, Ontario. Mr. Stewart graduated from the Ontario Agricultural College in 1933 and Mrs. Stewart from Macdonald Institute in 1932. Applicants for these bursaries should have a good academic record and an active interest in community affairs. A letter from the student and a recommendation from the County agricultural representative or the secondary school principal should be sent to Student Financial Services by April 1. Students should complete the online Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) application as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from Admission Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions has been submitted by the student) or by April 1. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Estate of Mrs. H. Stewart
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| Qualification(s): | Students from the Ontario Counties of Lanark and Renfrew, and the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton, entering the 1st semester of a degree program at the University of Guelph. |
| Amount: | 12 awards of $500 |
| University of Guelph Accessibility Bursaries [E3038] | |
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| Established by the University of Guelph to support students with substantial demonstrated financial need. In addition, students will be automatically approved for a $2,000/year work-study stipend conditional on the student securing a work-study approved position on campus. Participating in the work-study program is not required to hold this bursary. Payments of this award and the eligibility to participate in the work-study program are conditional upon the recipient receiving funding through their provincial/territorial and/or federal student loan assistance program and registration in a minimum of 1.5 credits. Students should complete the online Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) application as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from Admission Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions has been submitted by the student) or by April 1. Students do not need an offer of admission to submit the E.N.A.F.Scholarship offers will be made in May. This award is not tenable with the Registrar's Entrance Bursary, but can be held with all other Entrance Awards. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program with demonstrated financial need and a minimum registration of 1.5 credits. |
| Amount: | 150 awards of $9,000 (payable over 4 years) plus a $2,000/year Work-study approval |