IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Arts and Science
In-course Scholarships
| 1961-1964 Redmen Football Scholarships [I0770] | |
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| Made possible by the generous contributions of members of the 1961-1964 Redmen Football teams. The recipients(s) will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. Robert Keith (c/o 1961-1964 Football Committee)
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the Gryphon Football team who is registered in any undergraduate program and who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
| Amount: | several scholarships ranging from $1500 to $3500 |
| 2003-2009 Men’s Cross Country and Track and Field Legacy Scholarship [I0769] | |
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| Made possible by the generous contributions of Gryphon Cross Country and Track and Field alumni from 2003-2009. The recipient(s) will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Christopher Moulton (on behalf of the 2003-2009 Gryphon Men’s Cross Country team)
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the Gryphon Men’s Cross Country or Track and Field team who is registered in any undergraduate program and who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Al Singleton Hockey Scholarships [I0687] | |
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| The recipients will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. No application is necessary. | |
| Donor(s): |
1957-58 OA-VC Redmen Championship Hockey Team
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the Men’s Hockey team, who is enrolled in an undergraduate program and who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
| Amount: | Numerous awards ranging in value from $750 to $3,500 |
| Allen Keele Track and Field Scholarship [I0663] | |
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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): | 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 |
| Bill Taylor Memorial Scholarship [I0280] | |
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| Applications to include a supporting letter from a coach or intramural supervisor. Apply to Student Financial Services by May 15. | |
| Donor(s): |
AMF Canada Ltd.
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| 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 |
| Bob & Joyce Brooks Football Scholarships [I0691] | |
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| The recipients will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. No application is necessary. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Joyce Brooks
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the football team, who is enrolled in an undergraduate program and who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
| Amount: | Numerous awards ranging in value from $750 to $3,500 |
| Braithwaite Business Scholarships [I0827] | |
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| Named in honour of Professor Bill Braithwaite, a retired faculty member who taught business courses at the University of Guelph for 50 years. Students should apply to the CME Awards Committee by May 15th with a resume and a 500 word statement describing why business courses, in addition to their major, will benefit their future career. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview with the CME Awards Committee. | |
| Donor(s): |
Anonymous
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| Qualification(s): | Students who are registered in any degree program, with the exception of B. Comm., who have successfully completed 1.00 credits towards the College of Management and Economics Certificate in Business including MGMT*2150 Introduction to Canadian Business. |
| Amount: | 4 awards of $5,000 |
| CBS Student Council Academic Achievement Scholarship [I0744] | |
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| The CBS Student Council provides this scholarship to recognize and further encourage the academic and extracurricular achievments of CBS students. Selection will be based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities and personal essay. Apply to the CBS Dean’s Office by May 15 with a completed application form listing academic awards, scholarships, research experience, publications and extra-curricular activities along with a 500 word personal essay outlining how the academic achievements and extra-curricular activities contribute to academic and personal goals. Award may be held only once. | |
| Donor(s): |
CBS Student Council
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| Qualification(s): | Full time students registered in a major offered by the College of Biological Science who have completed at least 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 85%. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,500 |
| CBS Student Council Extracurricular Achievement Scholarship [I0745] | |
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| The CBS Student Council provides this scholarship to recognize and further encourage the academic and extracurricular achievments of CBS students. Selection will be based on breadth of extra-curricular activities, academic achievement and personal essay. Apply to the CBS Dean’s Office by May 15 with a completed application form listing extra-curricular activities, academic awards, scholarships, research experience and publications along with a 500 word personal essay outlining how the extra-curricular activities and academic achievements contribute to academic and personal goals. Award may be held only once. | |
| Donor(s): |
CBS Student Council
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| Qualification(s): | Full time students registered in a major offered by the College of Biological Science who have completed at least 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 80%. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,500 |
| Centaur Sports Athletic Scholarship [I0819] | |
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| The recipients will be selected based on demonstrated leadership abilities and contributions to the team. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. | |
| Donor(s): |
Centaur Sports Contracting
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of a University of Guelph Gryphon Varsity team who is registered in any undergraduate program and who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $3,500 |
| CFRU Volunteer Scholarship [I0215] | |
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| The award is presented to the student who has made the most significant contribution to the operation and goals of CFRU. Apply to Student Financial Services by May 15 with a letter describing the contributions made as a volunteer with CFRU and how those contributions have supported the operation and furthered the goals of CFRU. | |
| Donor(s): |
CFRU Alumni
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program with a minimum cumulative average of 70% who have volunteered at CFRU for at least one year. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Class of 1970 Scholarship [I0424] | |
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| 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
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| 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 $900 |
| Coach Rudy Florio Football Scholarship [I0737] | |
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| Established by Rudy Florio. Selection wil be based on demonstrated leadership qualities and contributions to the team. Head Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Rudy Florio
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the varsity football team, who has achieved a minimum 70% cumulative average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $3,500 |
| Collins Barrow Award [I0040] | |
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| Offered by Collins Barrow, a national firm of Chartered Accountants. Selection will be based on the student who has achieved the highest grade in the course ACCT*3330, Intermediate Financial Accounting, in the past academic year. In the event of a tie, the award will go to the student with the highest cumulative average. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Collins Barrow Chartered Accountants
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| Qualification(s): | Students who have successfully completed the course ACCT*3330, Intermediate Accounting. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| David F. Boyes Apiculture Scholarship [I0031] | |
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| Established in memory of David Boyes a technician in the Apiculture Field Laboratory. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Apiculture Club
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| Qualification(s): | Student registered in the Fall semester who achieves high academic standing in Introductory Apiculture (ENVB*2210) in the previous year, demonstrates an interest in apiculture and who has participated in extracurricular activities. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $150 |
| Deans' Scholarships [I0323] | |
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| 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
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| 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 |
| Dick Brown Football Scholarship [I0820] | |
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| Established In honour of Dick Brown, former Gryphon Football Head Coach from 1970-1978 and made possible by the generous contributions of Dr. Patrick Lett Ph.D., LL.D., a Gryphon Football Letterman and All-Star. The recipients will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. Patrick Lett
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the Gryphon Football team who is enrolled in an undergraduate program and who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
| Amount: | several awards of up to $4,000 |
| Dr. John Scott-Thomas Cross / Country and Track and Field Scholarship [I0695] | |
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| Coaches will nominate student recipients to the Athletics Awards Committee. The recipient will be selected based on demonstrated leadership abilities and contributions to the team. No application is necessary. | |
| Donor(s): |
Various Donors
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the Varsity Cross /Country or Track and Field Team, who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,350 |
| Elaine Scott-Thomas Track and Field Scholarship [I0706] | |
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| The recipient will be selected based on demonstrated leadership qualities and contributions to the team. Head Coach will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. No application is necessary. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dave Scott-Thomas CBS BSc ‘88
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the varsity cross-country or track and field team, who has achieved a minimum 70% cumulative average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Embry Family Scholarship [I0736] | |
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| Established by John Embry, a former varsity athlete. Selection will be based on demonstrated leadership qualities and contributions to the team. Head Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. John Embry
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of a varsity team who is enrolled in an undergraduate program and who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $3,500 |
| Ernest Kendall and Grace (Jowett) Kendall Varsity Swim Team Scholarship [I0627] | |
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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): | 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] | |
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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): | 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 |
| Furtado Family Cross Country Scholarship [I0823] | |
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| This scholarship has been made possible by the generous contributions of the Furtado Family. The recipients will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Jose Furtado
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the Gryphon Women’s Cross Country team who is registered in any undergraduate program and who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| George A. Gray O.A.C. '51 Varsity Scholarships [I0487] | |
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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): | 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] | |
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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): | 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] | |
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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): | 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] | |
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| Established by the Office of the Governor General of Canada. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Chancellery
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| 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] | |
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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): | 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 |
| International Undergraduate Scholarship [I0577] | |
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| 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. Apply to Student Financial Services, by May 15, with a letter indicating involvement/extracurricular activity since entry to the University.. This award can only be held once by the student. | |
| Donor(s): |
International Student Organization (ISO)
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time international undergraduate 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 70% and are registered at the time of application. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $2,000 |
| J.W. Skinner Medal in Social Science [C0260] | |
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| Established in honour of the many contributions of Dr. J.W. Skinner, a former Dean of the College of Social Sciences. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Faculty, staff, alumni and students, of the former College of Social Science
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| Qualification(s): | Presented to the C.S.A.H.S. Winegard Medal nominee. |
| Amount: | 1 award of a Medal |
| 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 Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) and who has received the highest cumulative average in the Native University 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 SNP (or previously, the Grand River Polytechnical Institute) who has the highest cumulative average at the University. | |
| Donor(s): |
Family, friends, and colleagues of Lillian MacDonald and Dr. Jack MacDonald
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| Qualification(s): | Entering students coming from the Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $900 |
| John Eccles Scholarship [I0093] | |
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| Apply to Student Financial Services, by May 15, with a letter highlighting leadership abilities through participation on residence life. Providing a reference letter would be an asset. | |
| Donor(s): |
Student Housing Services
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| 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 |
| Kelly Bertrand Cross Country Scholarship [I0684] | |
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| The recipient will be selected based on demonstrated leadership abilities, including commitment, dedication, perseverance and contributions to the team. Preference is given to current members of the Varsity Cross Country Team. Head Coach will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. No application is necessary. | |
| Donor(s): |
Kelly Bertrand
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| Qualification(s): | Current members of the Varsity Cross Country Team who have achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| Kenneth W. Hammond Prize [I0045] | |
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| 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
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| 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] | |
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| Established in memory of Kevin Durie, BA ’93, by his family and friends. Selection will be based on demonstration of outstanding service as a Residence Life staff member and volunteer . Apply by October 31st to the Director, Student Housing Services with 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. | |
| Donor(s): |
Christine Blake-Durie
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| 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] | |
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| 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
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| 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 |
| Lambda Foundation Scholarship in LBGT Studies [I0591] | |
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| 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
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| 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 |
| Larry Pearson Men's Volleyball Athletic Scholarships [I0618] | |
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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): | 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 |
| Latifpoor-Keparoutis Family Varsity SwimTeam Scholarship [I0732] | |
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| Selection will be based on demonstrated leadership qualities and contributions to the team with preference given to a C.B.S. or C.P.E.S. student athlete. Head Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Maryam Latifpoor-Keparoutis
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the varsity swim team, who has achieved a minimum 70% cumulative average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,200 |
| Leonard Conolly Exchange Student Scholarship [I0446] | |
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| 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
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| 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 |
| Lloyd Dorr Memorial Hockey Scholarship [I0708] | |
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| Established in memory of Lloyd Dorr to recognize his belief in the value of education and his love of sports. Preference given to a former OHL Guelph Storm player. The recipient will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. No application is necessary. | |
| Donor(s): |
Family and Friends of the late Lloyd Dorr
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the men’s varsity hockey team, who is enrolled in an undergraduate program and who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Marion McKenzie Scholarships for Outstanding Achievement in History [I0470] | |
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| These prizes have been established in memory of Marion McKenzie (1905-1994), a teacher who had a love of learning and a continuing curiosity about the world both past and present. These are awarded to the top student in each of the required core courses in the History program (HIST*1010, HIST*2450, HIST*2602). Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
TBA
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| Qualification(s): | The recipient for HIST*1010 must have completed no more than 5.0 credits; the recipient for HIST*2450, no more than 10.0 credits and be in the history program; and the recipient for HIST*2602, no more than 10.0 credits. |
| Amount: | 4 awards of $500 |
| Men's Basketball Scholarships [I0638] | |
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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): | 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 |
| Men’s Soccer Alumni Scholarship [I0771] | |
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| Made possible by the generous contributions of Men’s Soccer Alumni and friends. The recipient(s) will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Paul Wombwell (on behalf of the Men’s Soccer Alumni Committee)
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the Gryphon Men’s Soccer team who is registered in any undergraduate program and who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
| Amount: | several awards ranging in value from $1,000 to $3,500 |
| Nathan Max Goldman Choir Scholarships [I0774] | |
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| Established in honour of Mr. Goldman, an OAC graduate (1945 and 1947) and former President of the Philharmonia Society at the University of Guelph. The scholarships will support two students who demonstrate outstanding leadership and vision in the Symphonic Choir and / or the Chamber Choir. One award will be available to a student in each choir and will be given to the candidate who best combines high vocal achievement and choral leadership. A vocal audition may be required. In the event that there is more than one suitable candidate, the student who is a majoring in Music will be given preference, and thereafter, the student with the highest cumulative average. No application is required as a recommendation by Choir Director will be made to the SOFAM Awards Committee. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Anne Goldman and the family of Nathan Max Goldman
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program who are currently a member of the University of Guelph Symphonic Choir and / or the Chamber Choir and have been a member of the University of Guelph Choirs for at least two years. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
| Priscilla and Stanford Reid Trust Prize [I0597] | |
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| 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
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| 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] | |
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| This scholarship is provided to students with the highest cumulative average. Apply to Student Financial Services by May 15 by sending an email to awards@registrar.uoguelph.ca and include 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,however, not in consecutive years. Preference will be given to students of current or retired P.S.A. members. | |
| Donor(s): |
Professional Staff Association
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| 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 |
| Professor Victor Matthews Track and Field Scholarships [I0707] | |
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| The recipient will be selected based on demonstrated leadership qualities and contributions to the team. Head Coach will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. No application is necessary. | |
| Donor(s): |
Various Donors
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the varsity cross-country or track and field team, who has achieved a minimum 70% cumulative average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete |
| Amount: | up to 10 awards of $3,500 each |
| Rachel Cliff Scholarship [I0790] | |
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| The recipient will be selected based on demonstrated leadership abilities and contributions to the team. Preference will be given to a student whose permanent residence is outside of Ontario. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Ronald & Nancy Cliff
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the Women’s Middle Distance Team who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Roy E. Pearn Redmen Football Scholarship [I0821] | |
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| Made possible by the generous contributions of Mr. Roy Pearn, as part of the 1961-1964 Redmen Football scholarship fund. The recipients will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Roy E. Pearn
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the Gryphon Football team who is registered in any undergraduate program and who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $3,500 |
| Russell Athletic Scholarships [I0722] | |
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| The recipients will be selected based on demonstrated leadership qualities and contributions to the team. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. No application necessary. | |
| Donor(s): |
H.D. Brown Enterprises Ltd.
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| Qualification(s): | Current members of a University of Guelph Varsity Team who have achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
| Amount: | 4 awards of $2,500 |
| Scotiabank Scholarships in Leadership [I0834] | |
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| In the event of a tie, the award will go to the student with the highest cumulative average. Apply to the College of Management and Economics Awards Committee by May 15 with a 500 word personal statement describing the impact of their 120 hours of leadership practice in a non-profit setting including the benefits both to the student and to the organization and reference letter(s) from the organization(s) in which the leadership practice took place. | |
| Donor(s): |
Scotiabank
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| Qualification(s): | Students who have completed the Foundations of Leadership course (HROB*2010) and the required 120 hours of leadership practice for the undergraduate Certificate in Leadership in a non-profit setting. |
| Amount: | 5 awards of $1,000 |
| Sprung Family Men’s Basketball Scholarship [I0672] | |
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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): | 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] | |
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| 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
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| 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 |
| Tatjana Schulz Vanegas Memorial Scholarship [I0746] | |
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| Established in memory of Tatjana Schulz Vanegas. Selection will be based on academic achievement and demonstrated passion for biological sciences as evidenced by extracurricular activity, volunteerism and career goals. Apply by May 15 to the Associate Dean Academic, CBS, with a letter of no more than two-pages in length describing extra-curricular activities, volunteerism and career goals demonstrating a passion for biological science. | |
| Donor(s): |
Family and Friends of Tatjana Schulz
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| Qualification(s): | Full time students registered in the College of Biological Science (CBS), who have taken at least one botany course (BOT) and completed at least 10.00 credits with a minimum 70.0% cumulative average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Thomas H. Peters Scholarship [I0233] | |
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| Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Friends and associates of Thomas H. Peters
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| 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 |
| Tom Mooney Scholarship [I0709] | |
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| The recipients will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. No application is necessary. | |
| Donor(s): |
Various Donors
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the varsity men’s football team or men’s basketball team who is enrolled in an undergraduate program and who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
| Amount: | Numerous awards ranging in value from $1,000 to $3,500 |
| Toronto District Beekeeper's Association Scholarship [I0285] | |
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| 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
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| 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] | |
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| 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
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| 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 |
| University of Guelph Alumni Legacy Scholarship [I0735] | |
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| Funded through donations made to the University of Guelph Alumni Memorial Fund in memory of deceased alumni. The recipient will be selected based on academic achievement and volunteer contributions to the University of Guelph community. Apply to Student Financial Services by May 15 with a cover letter indicating name, degree and year of graduation of alumna/alumnus relative and a resume or summary of leadership and volunteer contributions to the University of Guelph community. | |
| Donor(s): |
Various donors c/o University of Guelph Alumni Association Memorial Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree or associate diploma program at any campus of the University of Guelph who have completed a minimum of one year of full-time studies with both a minimum cumulative average of 75% and demonstrated volunteer leadership, and who are immediate relatives (child, grandchild, great-grandchild, sibling or parent) of an alumna/us of the University of Guelph or its founding colleges. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Van Stralen and Van Der Hoeven Memorial Scholarship [I0296] | |
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| 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 May 15, 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
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| 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] | |
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| 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
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| Qualification(s): | Graduating student who excels both academically and in extracurricular activities. |
| Amount: | 1 award of a Gold medal |
| W.N. Vaughan Medal [C0299] | |
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| 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
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| 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 |
| Waterloo-Wellington CA Association Scholarship [I0367] | |
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| Provided by the Waterloo-Wellington Chartered Accountant's Association. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Waterloo-Wellington Chartered Accountants Association
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| Qualification(s): | Student who achieves the highest academic standing in the course ACCT*3330, Intermediate Accounting. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $100 |
| William Furlong Scholarship in Microeconomics [I0582] | |
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| The Department of Economics offers this scholarship in honour of Professor William Furlong, a long-term member of the Department of Economics and a leader in the scholarship of teaching principles of microeconomics, to the student with the highest final grade in Introductory Microeconomics (ECON*1050) in the fall semester. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Colleagues & Friends of Dr. William Furlong
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students enrolled in Introductory Microeconomics (ECON*1050) |
| Amount: | 3 awards of $300 |
| William L. McEwen OAC ’43 Men’s Varsity Hockey Scholarships [I0703] | |
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| The recipients will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Irene McEwen
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| Qualification(s): | Current member of the Men’s Hockey team, who is enrolled in an undergraduate program and who has achieved a minimum 70% cumulative average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
| Amount: | Numerous awards ranging in value from $750 to $3,500 |
| William P. Weber Football Scholarship [I0634] | |
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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): | 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 |