IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Applied Science
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 |
| 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 30 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 30 for Fall and Winter 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 travelling as part of their program who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits with at least a 70% average and whose primary area of interest is 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 |
| 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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust
Fund
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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 |
| Drs. Frederick Kozak and Lorna Hruby Travel Grant [T0784] | |
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| Established by the parents of a BAH graduate in 2008 and MA in 2011. Selection will be based on level of commitment to international development and plan for engagement. There are two distinct application deadlines - April 15 for Summer/Fall; and October 1 for Winter/Summer. If a qualified candidate is not selected from the April applicant pool, this award can be awarded the following fall. Application for funding should be for either of the two semesters following application. To apply, forward a letter to the CSAHS Awards Committee by either application deadline with a description of the planned international activity including local engagement, and commitment to international development. The letter should be accompanied by a budget outlining travel expenses and other revenue sources. | |
| Donor(s): |
Drs. Frederick Kozak and Lorna Hruby
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| Qualification(s): | Full time students registered in any major offered by CSAHS who have completed at least 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 70%, and who demonstrate the desire and aptitude to help build capacity and address social issues in international communities and are participating in any course-related international travel. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $5,000 |
| Jeff and Donna Lozon Travel Grant [T0772] | |
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| Selection will be based on budgetary considerations and academic standing. There are two distinct application deadlines - April 15 for Summer/Fall; and October 1 for Winter/Summer. If a qualified candidate is not selected from the April applicant pool, this award can be awarded the following fall. Application for funding should be for either of the two semesters following application. To apply, forward a letter to the CSAHS Awards Committee by either application deadline with a description of the international activity. The letter should be accompanied by a budget outlining travel expenses and other revenue sources. | |
| Donor(s): |
Jeff Lozon (CSS BA ’76) and Donna Doherty Lozon
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in any degree program in CSAHS who are participating in any course-related international travel. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
| Kiyoko Miyanishi International Travel Grant [T0742] | |
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| Established by Dr. Kiyoko Miyanishi, a retired faculty member from the Department of Geography, and Dr. Edward A Johnson. Selection will be based on budgetary considerations and academic standing. There are two distinct application deadlines - April 1 for Summer/Fall; and October 1 for Winter/Summer. If a qualified candidate is not selected from the April applicant pool, both awards could be awarded the following fall. Application for funding should be for either of the two semesters following application. To apply, forward a letter to the CSAHS Awards Committee by either application deadline with a description of the international activity. The letter should be accompanied by a budget outlining travel expenses and other revenue sources. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. Kiyoko Miyanishi and Dr. Edward A Johnson
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in any degree program in CSAHS with a minimum 70% cumulative average who are participating in any course-related international travel. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $3,500 |
| OURA Innovation Travel Grant [T4393] | |
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| Established in recognition of an innovative student fee protocol put forward by the Student Executive Council to reduce energy use by upgrading campus buildings through an energy retrofit program. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7th with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form and include one-page description of the intended travel. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Ontario University Registrars' Association (OURA) with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits with a minimum 75% cumulative average and who are participating in a travel program or initiative (research, conference, seminar, etc.) in support of environmental sustainability. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $350 |
| 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 30 for Fall and Winter travel, October 1 for Winter travel, and February 1 for Summer travel. Students may not receive this award more than two times during their undergraduate studies. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Estate of Richard Hungerford with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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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 |
| The Jean Rich Foundation Travel Grant [T0730] | |
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| Selection will be based on budget considerations, and participation in community development projects. There are two distinct application deadlines - April 1 for Summer/Fall and October 1 for Winter/Summer. If a qualified candidate is not selected from the April applicant pool, both awards could be awarded the following fall. Application for funding should be for either of the two semesters following application. To apply, forward a letter to the CSAHS Awards Committee by either application deadline with a description of the international activity, including involvement in community development projects, and the financial need. The letter should be accompanied by a budget outlining travel expenses and other revenue sources. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Jean Rich Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who are participating in international travel activities in developing countries as part of a course of study. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $2,500 |
| 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 30 for Fall and Winter 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 |