IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Applied Science
Entrance Scholarships
| Allen Keele Track and Field Scholarship [E0663] | |
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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): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Varsity track and field team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,350 |
| Angelo and Frank Agro Undergraduate Scholarship [E0520] | |
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| These scholarships are provided by the Agro Scholarship Fund. Apply, by April 1, to Student Financial Services, with a one to two-page, point-form listing of 4-H activities. This list should describe current or past activities within 4H and the position titles/names, if applicable. Attach a reference letter from a 4H club official. These scholarships will be awarded to the students demonstrating the most active involvement with 4H clubs. The committee will consider any appropriate elements, such as the length of membership in 4H, leadership role(s) in support of 4H, creativity in 4H outreach, and coordination with other rural and academic activities. Credit will be given to those who have achieved in county, provincial and national 4H competitions. Recipients must maintain full-time studies and at least a 70% program average each year for continuation of the award. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Frank Agro Estate
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students entering semester 1 who have attained a minimum 75% admission average and completion of a minimum of 10 - 4H projects. |
| Amount: | 6 awards of $7,000 (payble over 4 years of study) |
| Board of Governors' Scholarships [E0317] | |
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| The scholarship will be paid in eight equal installments with the first and second payments payable shortly after registration in semesters 1 and 2. The 3rd to 8th payments are contingent upon obtaining a minimum average of 80% over the previous two semesters of full-time study. Students who fail to qualify for a payment may re-qualify by subsequently obtaining an 80% or better average over the previous two semesters of full-time study. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Board of Governors
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| Qualification(s): | Academically outstanding students entering semester 1 with the highest admission averages of the entering cohort. |
| Amount: | 25 award of $8,000 (payable over 4 years of study) |
| Clara E. Elliott Education Scholarship [E0210] | |
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| Provided by the estate of Clara E. Elliott, MAC '07. Students accepted into the BASc. program will be invited to submit an application. References from teachers should be included. To maintain the award for the second year of study, the recipients must have at least a 77% average and continue to demonstrate the qualities on which the award was given. To maintain the scholarship into the 3rd and 4th years, the recipient must have at least an 80% average in the prior year and continue to demonstrate the qualities on which the award was given. The recipients will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and evidence of participation in leadership roles, especially teaching and education. Preference will be given to students planning a teaching career in areas related to family studies including nutrition education and early childhood education. | |
| Donor(s): |
Clara E. Elliott Estate
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering the BASc. program with at least an 80% admission average who plan to pursue a career in teaching or education at any level. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $10,000 (payable over 4 years of study) |
| Clara E. Elliott Entrance Scholarship [E0095] | |
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| Provided by the estate of Clara E. Elliott, MAC '07. Students accepted into the BASc. program will be invited to submit an application. References from teachers should be included in the application. This scholarship is payable in 4 annual installments of $2,500. To maintain the award for the second year of study, the recipients must have at least a 77% average and continue to demonstrate the qualities on which the award was given. To maintain the scholarship into the 3rd and 4th years, the recipient must have at least an 80% average in the prior year and continue to demonstrate the qualities on which the award was given. The recipients will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and evidence of participation in leadership roles. | |
| Donor(s): |
Clara E. Elliott Estate
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering the BASc. program with at least an 80% admission average and who have demonstrated leadership potential. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $10,000 (payable over 4 years of study) |
| Dr. Jack Britney Scholarship [E0034] | |
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| Established in memory of Dr. Jack Britney, a graduate of '57A and O.A.C. '60 and former faculty member in the former School of Food Agriculture and Resource Economics and Extension Education. Preference will be given to Graduates of the Diploma in Agriculture program. Apply by April 1 with a letter to the O.A.C. Awards Office on the Guelph campus. | |
| Donor(s): |
Friends and Associates
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| Qualification(s): | Graduate students from a University of Guelph Diploma program with high academic achievement and entering a degree program at the University of Guelph. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Ernest Kendall and Grace (Jowett) Kendall Varsity Swim Team Scholarship [E0627] | |
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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): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of the varsity swim team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,350 |
| Ernie Kendall Science Entrance Scholarship [E0668] | |
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| Established by Ernest Kendall, O.A.C. B.S.A. 1932 and awarded to the student entering a science program with the highest admission average. Preference will be given to students that graduated from Elmira District School. This award is not tenable with the President's Scholarships, the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships or the Board of Govenors' Scholarships. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Ernest W. Kendall
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any sciences (B.Sc., B.Sc.(Agr.), B.Sc.(Env.), B.Sc.(Tech), B.A.Sc., B.A.S., B.B.R.M., B.Eng.) degree program with a minimum 80.0% admission average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| Football Endowment Fund (FEF) Scholarship [E0644] | |
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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): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Men's football team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | various awards of $750 to $3,500 |
| George A. Gray O.A.C. '51 Varsity Scholarships [E0487] | |
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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): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of a varsity team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,250 |
| George Ames Cross Country Scholarship in Memory of Coach Vic Matthews [E0677] | |
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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): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Varsity Cross Country team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $3,500 |
| Gerd and Christel Baldauf Men's Basketball Scholarship [E0639] | |
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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): | Student-athlete entering the BSc program who is a member of the varsity Men's Basketball team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $3,500 |
| Gordon W. Innes Scholarship [E0140] | |
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| Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Gordon W. 'Sparky' Innes Scholarship Fund Committee of the Woodstock Agricultural Society.
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| Qualification(s): | Student entering any degree program from Oxford County with the highest admission average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,400 |
| Gryphon Athletic Scholarships [E0631] | |
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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): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of a varsity team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | various awards of $750 to $3,500 |
| Hardy International Student Scholarship [E0659] | |
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| Selection is based on the assessment of the student's admission application and preference is given in the following order: students from Haiti; students from Africa; then any other international student. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Marion Hardy
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time international students (defined as paying the international student tuition and fees) entering any degree program. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| International Student Entrance Scholarships [E0408] | |
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| In support of the University's strategic direction of internationalism, entrance scholarships are available each Fall semester to the top international students entering their first semester of an undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph. Applicants must submit all relevant documentation for admission consideration by March 1 to be considered for a scholarship. These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Application is not required. | |
| 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 a record of high academic achievement and extracurricular involvement, and studying full-time. This award is offered for the first year of study. |
| Amount: | Several awards ranging in value from $500 - $6,000 |
| J.D. MacLachlan Scholarship [E0170] | |
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| Provided by the family of J.D. MacLachlan. The recipient will be the student entering with the highest admission average. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The J.D. MacLachlan Trust
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program at the University of Guelph. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Janet Wardlaw Scholarship [E0612] | |
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| Established in 1960, formerly known as the Mac-FACS-FRAN Alumni Entrance Scholarship - FRAN (E0522) and re-named in 2006 to honour Dr. Janet Wardlaw, the first Dean of FACS (1964-1984), Associate Vice President, Academic (1984-87), Fellow of the University of Guelph and Honourary President of the Mac-FACS-FRANS Association. Selection will be based on the highest admission average. This award is not tenable with the President's Scholarship, the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarship or the Devine Family Scholarship. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mac-FACS-FRAN Alumni Association
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering the BASc. program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| L.A. Beattie & J.C. Beattie Memorial Scholarship [E0026] | |
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| The estate of Jessie L. Beattie has established a scholarship in memory of Lillie Ann Beattie and Jeannie Cockburn Beattie. The scholarship is awarded alternately between the BASc. (odd-numbered years) and B.Comm. (even-numbered years) programs. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The estate of Jessie L. Beattie
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| Qualification(s): | Student entering full-time studies in the BASc. program or the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Real Estate and Housing or Marketing Management majors in the B.Comm. program who has achieved the highest mark in English during the final year of high school. In the event of a tie, preference will be given to students from rural areas. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $300 |
| Larry Pearson Men's Volleyball Athletic Scholarships [E0618] | |
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| 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): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of the men's varsity volleyball team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | several awards up to $3,500 |
| Lincoln Alexander Scholarships [E0689] | |
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| Established in honour of Lincoln Alexander, Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Guelph and former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, on his 80th birthday They are intended to enhance student diversity and are one of the most prestigious entrance awards at the University of Guelph. Selection will be made on demonstrated superior leadership ability and potential as evidenced through positions held, extra-curricular activities, involvements in high school and communities and reference support. Students apply by January 13 by completing the online application. Short-listed candidates will be invited to campus for an interview. This award cannot be held with the President’s Scholarships, the Pamela Wallin Chancellor’s Scholarships or the Board of Governors’ Scholarships. | |
| Donor(s): |
Many Donors
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering a degree program with a minimum 90.0% admission average who have made significant leadership contributions to their schools and communities. In addition, students must be: Aboriginal; or a person with a disability; or a member of a racial minority. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $32,000 ($6,500 annually for 4 years of study plus a $6,000 stipend for summer research assistantship) |
| McArthur-Humphries Scholarship [E0183] | |
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| An equal number of awards are available to students from each county. In the case of insufficient eligible applicants from one county, the awards will be given to eligible applicants from the other county. These scholarships are awarded to students with the highest admission averages. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Wilhelmina McArthur-Humphries Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program with a minimum 75% admission average from Lanark and Wellington Counties. |
| Amount: | 12 awards of $1,000 |
| Men's Basketball Scholarships [E0638] | |
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| 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): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of the varsity Men's Basketball team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | 4 awards of $2,500 |
| Out-of-Province Women's Middle Distance Running Scholarship [E0635] | |
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| 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): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Women's Middle Distance team, who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average and whose permanent residence is outside of Ontario |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Pamela Wallin Chancellor’s Scholarships [E0688] | |
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| Established in 2009 in honour of Pamela Wallin, Chancellor of the University of Guelph and considered one of the most prestigious entrance awards at the University of Guelph. Selection will be made on demonstrated superior leadership ability and potential as evidenced through positions held, extra-curricular activities, involvements in high school and communities and reference support. Students apply by January 13 by completing the online application. Short-listed candidates will be invited to campus for an interview. This scholarship cannot be held with the President’s Scholarships, the Lincoln Alexander Scholarships, or the Board of Governors’ Scholarships. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering a degree program with a minimum 90.0% admission average who have taken a leadership role in activities that demonstrate an interest in international relations and development and who indicate an ongoing desire to gain a broader subject knowledge through course work and/or engagement in the discipline and demonstrate the potential to become leaders in society. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $32,000 ($6,500 annually for 4 years of study plus a $6,000 stipend for summer research assistantship) |
| President's & Chancellor's Finalists Scholarship [E0651] | |
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| Established in recognition of demonstrated academic excellence, leadership ability and participation in the President's and Chancellor's Scholarship interviews. These scholarships will be awarded to those students who were not selected for a President's or Chancellor's Scholarship and register in any degree program in the fall semester of the same scholarship competition year. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Provost, and Vice-President Academic of the University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degre program who have been interviewed for consideration for a President's or Chancellor's Scholarship. |
| Amount: | several awards of $500 |
| President's Scholarship [E0238] | |
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| Established in honour of their donors or distinguished members of the University and are considered one of the most prestigious entrance awards at the University of Guelph. Selection will be made on demonstrated superior leadership ability and potential as evidenced through positions held, extra-curricular activities, involvements in high school and communities and reference support. Students apply by January 13 by completing the online application. Short-listed candidates will be invited to campus for an interview. This scholarship cannot be held with the Lincoln Alexander Scholarships, the Pamela Wallin Chancellor’s Scholarships or the Board of Governors’s Scholarships. | |
| Donor(s): |
A number of President's Scholarships have been named in honour of the following people and/or donors:
Cecil H. Franklin and Ingrid Franklin
In honour of Cecil Franklin, former Chair of the Board of Governors and Honorary Fellow of the University, the University
of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards to recognize his financial contributions and volunteer
support to the President's Entrance Scholarship program.
Charles S. Humphrey
In memory of Charles S. Humphrey, a former President of Hart Chemical Company Canada Ltd. and long-time friend, the University
has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards to recognize his financial contribution through his estate to the
President's Entrance Scholarship program.
Jack R. Longstaffe
The University of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards in memory of Jack R. Longstaffe to recognize
his financial contribution through his estate to the President's Entrance Scholarship program.
Burton C. Matthews
The University of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards in honour of Burton C. Matthews to recognize
his insight and leadership in establishing the President's Entrance Scholarship program.
Kathleen and Frederick Metcalf
Mr. and Mrs. F.T. Metcalf of Guelph have endowed this award. After a distinguished career in cable TV, broadcasting and publishing,
the late Mr. Metcalf retired as President of Maclean Hunter Ltd. and Chairman of the Board of Maclean Hunter Cable Ltd. He
was Honorary Chairman of Maclean Hunter Cable Ltd. and a member of the University of Guelph Heritage Board (1996).
Rol-land Farms Limited
Two of the scholarships are endowed by the four shareholders of Rol-land Farms Limited of Blenheim, Ontario, Hank, Peter,
Arthur and Eric Vander Pol and their families. The Vander Pol families are generous supporters of a number of University projects
and programs.
Lillian Stewart Usher
The University of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards in honour of Lillian Stewart Usher a friend
of the University to recognize her financial contribution through her estate to the President's Entrance Scholarship program.
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering a degree program with a minimum 90.0% admission average who have made significant leadership contributions to their schools and/or communities. |
| Amount: | 10 awards of $32,000 ($6,500 annually for 4 years of study plus a $6,000 stipend for summer research assistantship) |
| Sprung Family Men’s Basketball Scholarhip [E0672] | |
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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): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Men's basketballl team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $3,500 |
| 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 |
| University of Guelph Entrance Scholarships [E0291] | |
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| The value of this scholarship is determined by the admission average as calculated by Admission Services and will be offered with your offer of admission to Guelph. The scholarship will be applied directly to the student's financial account in two equal payments in the fall and winter semesters. Students must register for full-time studies to receive this award. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | All students entering their first year of post-secondary studies for the first time with a minimum 85.0% admission average. |
| Amount: | Several awards of $2,000, Several awards of $3,000 |
| University of Guelph Faculty Association Scholarship [E0292] | |
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| Award is payable at $750 per annum in the student's 1st, 3rd, and 5th semester levels, provided a cumulative average of at least a 70% is maintained. To receive the final payment, the recipient would normally be entering the 5th semester level within a period of 3 calendar years from the date of admission. Awarded to the student with the highest admission average. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph Faculty Association
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph from Wellington county. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,250 |
| W. Penri Morris Memorial Scholarship [E0430] | |
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| Established by the family in memory of Penri Morris, who was killed World War II action in 1944 at the age of 21. Penri grew up on the family fruit farm near Forest, Ontario. After graduating from high school, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and was attached to the Royal Air Force Bomber Command as a navigator at the time of this death. Awarded to the student with the highest cumulative academic performance above 75% in all courses of the last year in high school study (full-time or equivalent study). Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Prof. Rosalina Morris
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering first year of any undergraduate program from North Lambton Secondary School in Forest, Ontario, in their absence, from Lambton County, and their absence, from Ontario. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Waterloo-Wellington Science & Engineering Fair (WWSEF) Scholarship [E0619] | |
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| Established to recognize excellence of the project submissions and encourage students to pursue university studies at the University of Guelph. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Gold medal winners in the Senior Entries classification (WWSEF) that are registered in year one of any degree program at the University of Guelph. |
| Amount: | various awards of $1,000 |
| William P. Weber Football Scholarship [E0634] | |
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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): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Men's Football team and achieved a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,500 |