IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
In-course Travel Grants
| 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 by June 30 for fall and/or winter travel, October 1 for winter travel and February 1 for summer travel. 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 |
| Dr. Tom Sanderson Travel Grant in Swine Health [T0795] | |
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| Established to recognize the contributions of Dr. Tom Sanderson to the veterinary profession and to student veterinarians at the Ontario Veterinary College. The recipient will be chosen based on his or her demonstrated strong aptitude and interest in swine health. The award must be used to attend the annual Allen D. Leman Swine Conference or the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians during Phase 4 of their program. Apply by letter detailing interest and involvement in swine health, including two letters of support, to the Office of the Associate Dean, Students, OVC, by May 15. Selection will be based on demonstrated strong aptitude and keen interest in swine health. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Pottruff Family Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Students who have completed Phase 3 of the DVM program and have completed the Swine Health Management module in the course Health Management III (VETM*4530) and who are planning to attend the annual Allen D. Leman Swine Conference or the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,500 |
| Jean MacDougall One Health Travel Grant [T0793] | |
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| The grant will be awarded based on demonstration of how the student’s engagement in the program will enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and communication in an aspect of One Health by integrating the health of animals, humans, and the environment through research discoveries, enhanced public health efficacy, or improving interactions among animal and human healthcare professionals. Students will be invited to submit a single page summary of the international experience for publication. Apply by letter describing the intended international program with a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to the Chair of the OVC Awards Committee by Feb 1. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Estate of Jean MacDougall
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered full-time in Phase 1, 2, or 3 of the DVM program at the Ontario Veterinary College who will be engaged in an international program in the summer. |
| Amount: | 1 award 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 |
| OVC 1961 Golden Jubilee Travel Grant [T0831] | |
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| In honour of their 50th anniversary of graduation, the OVC class of 1961 has created this travel grant. The recipient will present the best proposed externship that demonstrates the benefits to their veterinary education and to their understanding of other countries and cultures of participation in the externship opportunity. Each recipient must agree to submit, within two months of completion of the externship, a report to the Associate Dean, Students on the experiences gained, both educationally and culturally, during the externship. Apply to the Associate Dean, Students including a transcript, CV, letter of intent, and a letter of acceptance from the supervisor of the student in the host practice attesting to the value of the experience both educationally and culturally by September 30. | |
| Donor(s): |
OVC Class of 1961
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in Phase 3 of the DVM program at the Ontario Veterinary College who will be engaged in an externship outside North America during the summer between Phases 3 and 4. |
| Amount: | up to 2 awards of up to $5,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Vétoquinol Travel Scholarship in Avian Medicine [T2163] | |
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| Vétoquinol N-A Inc. established this award to support a D.V.M. student attending the annual Association of Avian Veterinarians Conference. Selection will be made based on the student's academic performance in Comparative Medicine (VETM*4480), combined with the extent and quality of demonstrated interest and experience in avian medicine. Apply by letter, outlining interest and experience in avian medicine, and expected benefit of attendance at the conference, to the O.V.C. Associate Dean's, Students, by October 15. | |
| Donor(s): |
Vétoquinol N- A Inc.
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time D.V.M. students who have completed Phase 3 and are planning on attending the annual Association of Avian Veterinarians Conference. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Vétoquinol Travel Scholarship in Bovine Reproduction [T2162] | |
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| Vétoquinol N-A Inc. established this award to support a D.V.M. student attending the annual Society of Theriogenology Conference. Apply by letter, outlining interest and experience in bovine reproduction, and expected benefit of attendance at the conference, to the O.V.C. Associate Dean's, Students, by October 15. | |
| Donor(s): |
Vétoquinol N- A Inc.
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time D.V.M. student planning to attend the annual Society of Theriogenology Conference |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |