IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Arts
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 |
1989-90 Men’s Basketball Scholarship [I0875] | |
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Made possible by the generous contribution of members of the 1989-90 Men’s Basketball team, in recognition of their OUA Championship. The recipient 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): |
Members of the 1989-90 Men's Basketball Team
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Qualification(s): | Current member of the Gryphon Men’s Basketball team who is registered in any undergraduate program and has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. |
Amount: | 1 award of up to $4,000 |
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 |
A.M. Ross Centennial Scholarship [I0249] | |
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Offered by Professor A.M. Ross (funded in part on royalties derived from the O.A.C. Centennial Alumni publication of The College on the Hill). Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Professor A.M. Ross
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Qualification(s): | Students in the 7th semester of the honours English program who have the highest standing in ten or more English courses taken during the first 6 semesters at the University of Guelph. An 80% average in these courses is required. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Aboriginal Student Engagement Scholarship [I0922] | |
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Established in 2014 by the Aboriginal Student Association, the Aboriginal Student Engagement Scholarship demonstrates the ASA's commitment to supporting Aboriginal learners. The scholarship will be awarded to a student identifying as First Nation (status and non-status), Métis or Inuit, who is engaged in the Aboriginal community either in their home community or at the University of Guelph. Apply to Student Financial Services by May 15 with a one-page letter self-identifying as First Nation (status and non-status), Métis or Inuit and outline volunteer/leadership experience within the Aboriginal community. The letter must be accompanied by a document from a member of their community (such as an elder, employer, volunteer supervisor or ARC staff member) with an explanation of the volunteer/leadership involvement and illustrating the contributions of the student to the Aboriginal community including number of volunteer hours. This can include but not be limited to involvement and volunteer roles with the Aboriginal Resource Centre at the University of Guelph. | |
Donor(s): |
Aboriginal Student Association
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program who self-identify as First Nation (status and non-status), Métis or Inuit, who are engaged in the Aboriginal community either in their home community or at the University of Guelph. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Adidas Scholarship in Athletics [I0925] | |
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The recipient 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): |
Adidas Canada
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Qualification(s): | Current member of a 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: | Various awards ranging in value from $1,000 to $4,000 |
Agnes Varis Scholarship in Women's Studies [I0596] | |
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Established by Dr. Agnes Varis, founder and president of Agar Chemicals. The award is provided to the student who demonstrates a passion and commitment for advancing education for women as evidenced by a major (or double major) in Women's Studies. Preference will be given to those students whose application letter or C.V. demonstrates an understanding that women who benefit from advanced education must help other women advance in society, through community, mentorship and teaching roles. Apply by letter and/or curriculum vitae to the Director of Women's Studies by May 15. | |
Donor(s): |
Dr. Agnes Varis
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Qualification(s): | Students majoring (or double majoring) in Women's Studies with a minimum cumulative average of 80% in Women's Studies courses and who have completed a minimum of 15.0 credits. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Aino Menning Memorial Scholarship [I0176] | |
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Established in memory of Aino Menning. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Mrs. Tui Menning-Torrie
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Qualification(s): | Student majoring in Music who has completed 1.0 credits in Applied Music and has demonstrated special ability in piano performance and high academic standing. All else being equal, preference will be given to a female student, in order to encourage women in the field. |
Amount: | 1 award of $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 |
Alan Fairweather Gryphon Swimming Scholarship [I0876] | |
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Made possible by the generous contributions of Gryphon Swimming alumni and friends to recognize the commitment and dedication of Mr. Alan Fairweather, Gryphon swimmer from 1971-1975, Gryphon Coach from 1976-2003 and Gryphon Hall of Fame member. The recipient 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. Dawn Larson
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Qualification(s): | Current member of the Gryphon Varsity Swim 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 up to $4,000 |
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 |
Alun Joseph Tribute Scholarship [I0756] | |
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Selection will be based on significant prior contributions to and experience in community-based service and future participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities in the following academic year. Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15th with a summary letter outlining prior contributions to and experience in community-based service, and how funds would be used to support participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities in the following academic year. | |
Donor(s): |
Dr. Alun Joseph Dean of the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences from 2000-2010 & Mrs. Gillian Joseph (CSS BA ’94,
FACS MSc ’96) along with contributing donors to the Alun Joseph Tribute Fund
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Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in any program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences with a minimum 75% cumulative average who are participating in curriculum-embedded community-based experiential learning in the following academic year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Andrea Laatsch Scholarship [I0168] | |
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Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The friends of Andrea Laatsch
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Qualification(s): | Student who has high academic standing in the 2nd year of the German Studies program during the preceding calendar year and has made significant contributions to the University community. |
Amount: | 1 award of $300 |
Anna Graham Technical Theatre Studies Scholarship [I0683] | |
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Established in memory of Anna Graham to recognize passionate student involvement in technical dramatic production. Selection will be based on high academic achievement and involvement and interest in technical theatre studies as demonstrated through course work, theatre practice, and summer related work experience. Apply by May 15th to the College of Arts Awards Committee with a letter outlining the technical theatre course(s) completed and/or involvement in technical theatre studies and summer related work experience or information about your involvement in theatre activities. | |
Donor(s): |
Jon Halliwell
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Theatre Studies major who have completed a minimum of 10.0 credits with a minimum 70% cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Austrian Embassy Prize [I0022] | |
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Provided by the Austrian Embassy. May be awarded in addition to Swiss or German Consulate Prizes. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Austrian Embassy
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Qualification(s): | Advanced students of German who have shown excellence in the past two semesters, but need not be graduating. |
Amount: | 2 Book prizes |
Big Kahuna Sport Co Scholarship in Athletics [I0926] | |
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The recipient 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): |
Big Kahuna Sport Co
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Qualification(s): | Entering student-athlete who is a member of a Gryphon varsity team with a minimum 80% admission average. |
Amount: | Various awards ranging in value from $1,000 to $4,000 |
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 |
Blackburn Scholarship [I0404] | |
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In commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Ontario Agricultural College, Dr. D.J. Blackburn, a retired faculty member of the former Rural Extension Studies program and former Director of the Associate Diploma Program has established this scholarship. Apply by letter, citing athletic contributions, to the O.A.C. Awards Committee by May 15. | |
Donor(s): |
D.J. Blackburn
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Qualification(s): | O.A.C. degree or diploma student who has participated in intercollegiate athletics and maintained a minimum cumulative average of 70% while registered at Guelph. Athletic excellence and leadership will be used to determine the recipient. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
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 CBE Awards Committee by May 15 with a 500 word statement describing why business courses, in addition to their major, will benefit their future career. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview with the CBE Awards Committee. Selection is based on the student who best describes why taking business courses, in addition to their major, will benefit their future career. Students may hold this award only once. | |
Donor(s): |
Anonymous
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program, with the exception of B.Comm., who have successfully completed 1.0 credits towards the College of Business and Economics Certificate in Business including MGMT*2150 Introduction to Canadian Business and students registered in a business-related minor, including Business Administration (BADM), Marketing Management (MKMN) and Economics (ECON) who have completed 1.0 credits towards the minor. |
Amount: | 10 awards of $5,000 |
C.A.S.U. (College of Arts Student Union) Book Prizes [I0155] | |
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Students may win the prize once only in each department or school. Apply to the Chair of the Department or the Director of the School by April 30. | |
Donor(s): |
C.A.S.U.
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Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in the College of Arts who have completed semesters 3, 4, 5 and 6, in the B.A. program. The recipient will have attained a 70% average in their major, and have demonstrated significant volunteer participation in the social, political or cultural life of the University of Guelph. |
Amount: | 8 Book prizes |
C.A.S.U. (College of Arts Student Union) Prize [I0161] | |
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Apply by letter by April 1to the College of Arts Awards Committee stating area of participation, dates of participation and nature of contribution. This award may be held once only. | |
Donor(s): |
C.A.S.U.
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Qualification(s): | Student within the College of Arts who has completed semesters 3 - 8, and who participated in the social, political and cultural life of the University. |
Amount: | 1 award of $200 |
Cambrian Solutions Inc. Scholarship in Science [I0866] | |
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Scholarships in Science will be awarded, based on strong academic performance and demonstrated interest in science as it relates to the food, personal care, pharmaceutical & nutritional, industrial, petroleum, or paper industries. Apply to the OAC Awards Committee by May 15 with a current resume and a statement of no more than 500 words explaining your interest in at least one of the above mentioned business sectors and how that relates to your employment aspirations after graduation. | |
Donor(s): |
Cambrian Solutions Inc.
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Qualification(s): | Students registered full-time in any program offered by the College of Biological Sciences, College of Physical and Engineering Sciences and Ontario Agriculture who have completed a minimum of 7.5 credits but not more than 15.0 credits with a minimum 75% average in their last two full-time semesters. |
Amount: | 1 award of $4,000 |
Canadian Agri-Marketing Association (Ontario) Scholarship [I0541] | |
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Selection will be based on a combination of academic achievement and greatest demonstrated interest in agri-marketing. Apply to the OAC Awards Office by May 15 with a summary of participation in the CAMA Student Chapter and/or involvement in agri-marketing initiatives as well as a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. This award may only be held once. | |
Donor(s): |
Canadian Agri-Marketing Association (Ontario)
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by OAC who have completed a minimum of 10.0 credits with a minimum 70% cumulative average and are active members of the CAMA Student Chapter and/or involved in agri-marketing initiatives. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Canadian Federation of University Women/Guelph Scholarship [I0294] | |
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The Guelph Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women provides this annual scholarship. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Guelph Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women
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Qualification(s): | Female student registered in Year 3 in the Fall semester in either B.ENG., B.A. (College of Physical and Engineering Science) or B.Sc.(College of Physical and Engineering Science) who has the highest cumulative average. Preference will be given to a student who has graduated from a secondary school in Wellington County. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
CASU Volunteer Scholarship [I0865] | |
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Selection will be based on significant contributions to college related extracurricular volunteer activities. Apply to the College of Arts Awards Committee by May 15 with a one page letter outlining extracurricular volunteer experience within the college. | |
Donor(s): |
College of Arts Student Union (CASU)
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Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in any program offered by the College of Arts who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits and can demonstrate involvement in college related extracurricular volunteer activities. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
CBE Distinguished Scholar Medal – Undergraduate (Winegard Medal Nominee) [C0685] | |
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To honour the outstanding achievements of a graduating undergraduate student in the College of Business and Economics. Application not necessary. | |
Donor(s): |
Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Students, College of Business and Economics
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Qualification(s): | CME's Winegard Medal nominee. |
Amount: | 1 Medal |
CBE Distinguished Scholar Medal- Undergraduate (Highest Cumulative Average) [C0728] | |
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This medal is presented to the student with the highest overall cumulative average. No application necessary. | |
Donor(s): |
Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Students, College of Business and Economics
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Qualification(s): | Students who are graduating in June, or who have graduated in the previous two convocations from the College of Business and Economics. |
Amount: | 1 of a Medal |
CBESA Student Leader Scholarship [I0895] | |
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Volunteer activities may include but are not limited to holding a council position on CMESA executive or management teams, Board of Directors, Student Senator, Accredited Student Organizations (ASO) or a CBE affiliate club. Selection will be based on contributions to college-related activities. Apply to the CBE Awards Committee by May 15 with a one page letter outlining volunteer/leadership experience within the college. | |
Donor(s): |
College of Business and Economics Student Association.
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Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in any program offered by the College of Business and Economics who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits and can demonstrate involvement in college-related volunteer/leadership activities. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
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 |
Charles McGowan Memorial Prize [C0187] | |
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Established in memory of the late Lieutenant Charles McGowan. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Charles McGowan Memorial Fund
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Qualification(s): | Outstanding graduating student in an O.A.C. degree program. |
Amount: | 1 award of $200 |
Class of '51 O.A.C. Leadership Prizes [C0063] | |
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Established by Year '51 O.A.C., on the occasion of its 45th anniversary. Selection will be based on significant demonstrated leadership in College and/or University extracurricular activities. Apply to the OAC Awards office by April 1 with a letter outlining your demonstrated leadership in College and/or University extracurricular activities. | |
Donor(s): |
Year '51 O.A.C.
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Qualification(s): | Students who have graduated or are graduating in the previous Fall or Winter semesters from any degree or associate diploma program in the OAC, Guelph campus. |
Amount: | 5 awards of $2,000 |
Class of '67 O.A.C. Centennial Scholarship [I0067] | |
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Apply by May 15to the O.A.C.Awards Office with a letter outlining participation in extracurricular activities in all branches of college life. Awarded in the fall semester. | |
Donor(s): |
Class of O.A.C. '67
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Qualification(s): | Student majoring in an O.A.C. department who through activity in all branches of college life as well as scholastic achievement has made an outstanding contribution to the University. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
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 |
Clayton and Dorothy Switzer Scholarships [I0276] | |
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Apply by May 15 to the OAC Dean's Office (Awards) with a letter outlining how you have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability in O.A.C. student organizations, class executives and College Royal. Awarded in the fall semester. | |
Donor(s): |
Clayton and Dorothy Switzer
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in a degree program offered by O.A.C. with a minimum of 10.0 credits completed, at least a 70% cumulative average and has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability in O.A.C. student organizations, class executives and College Royal. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
Coach Rudy Florio Football Scholarship [I0737] | |
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Established by Rudy Florio. 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. 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 |
Colin Kelly Men’s Soccer Scholarship [I0879] | |
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Made possible by the generous contributions of members of the 1990 OUA Championship Gryphon Men’s Soccer team, in honour of long-time Gryphon Soccer coach and mentor Mr. Colin Kelly. The recipient 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. Joseph Regan (on behalf of the 1990 Men’s Soccer team)
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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: | 1 award of $1,000 |
College of Arts Medal [C0383] | |
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The College of Arts Medal is awarded in June to the student graduating from the College of Arts in the Spring or two previous convocations with the highest cumulative average. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Office of the Dean of Arts
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Qualification(s): | Awarded to the graduating student with the highest cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of a Medal |
College of Physical Engineering Science Academic Scholarship [I0073] | |
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Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
College of Physical and Engineering Science
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Qualification(s): | Offered in the Winter semester to students who have completed at least 15.0 course credits in a College of Physical and Engineering Science program and have excellent grades but have not received awards recently. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $250 |
College of Physical Engineering Science Graduation Prize [C0075] | |
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The winner will be selected in May from all students who have completed the program in the previous twelve months. Application is not required. One award of $250 and a commemorative plaque. | |
Donor(s): |
College of Physical and Engineering Science
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Qualification(s): | Student graduating with the highest cumulative average from an honours B.Sc. program in a Physical and Engineering Science area. |
Amount: | 1 award of $250, 1 Commemorative plaque |
College of Physical Engineering Science Scholarship [I0076] | |
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Awarded in the Fall semester to a student who has completed semester 6 in the previous Fall, Winter or Spring semesters and who is enrolled in Year 4 of a College of Physical and Engineering Science program. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
College of Physical and Engineering Science
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Qualification(s): | Recipients will be selected on the basis of a high average (minimum 80% average required) in courses normally taken in Year 3. |
Amount: | 1 award of $250 |
Collins Barrow Award [I0040] | |
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Offered by Collins Barrow, a national firm of Chartered Professional 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 - Wellington Dufferin District
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Qualification(s): | Students who have successfully completed the course ACCT*3330, Intermediate Accounting. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
Consul General of Belgium Prize for French House [I0080] | |
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The recipient will be selected by a committee consisting of the French House Program Director, a representative of East Residences, and the Head of French Studies. The award is presented by the Belgian Consul General. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Consul General of Belgium in Toronto
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Qualification(s): | Student resident in French House with good academic standing, who has made the greatest contribution to the program of the residence and to the knowledge of Francophone cultures. |
Amount: | 1 Book Prize |
CPES-SC Student Leader Scholarship [I0938] | |
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Established to recognize the student who demonstrates the most significant contributions to enhancing and promoting the physical and engineering sciences at the University of Guelph, through volunteer leadership roles. Apply to the CPES Awards Committee by May 15 with a one page letter outlining volunteer/leadership contributions and a reference letter indicating what contributions they made to promoting and enhancing physical and engineering sciences. | |
Donor(s): |
College of Physical and Engineering Sciences Student Council
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits with demonstrated involvement in college-related volunteer/leadership activities. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
Crowley/Jackman Gold Prize in History [C0835] | |
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The award will go to the student with the highest cumulative average. The medal has been endowed by Terry Crowley, former chair of the Department of History, and his partner Terry Jackman, a Guelph lawyer. | |
Donor(s): |
Dr. Terence Crowley
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Qualification(s): | Students who are graduating in June, or who have graduated at the previous fall or winter convocation, from the BA degree program with a major in History. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
CSAHS SA Student Leader Scholarship [I0864] | |
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Selection will be based on contributions to college-related activities. Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15 with a one page letter outlining volunteer experience within the college. | |
Donor(s): |
CSAHS Student Alliance
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Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in any program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who have completed a minimum of 8.0 credits and can demonstrate involvement in college-related volunteer activities. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
CSAHS Student Volunteer Scholarship [I0482] | |
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Inspired by Theresa Firestone, FACS '78, and funded by the Harshman Fellowships Society and Pfizer Canada Inc. Students may apply on their own or be recommended by other students, faculty members or administrators from non-profit organizations. Apply to the CSAHS Dean's Office with two letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be from an individual who can speak to his/her volunteerism and a summary letter outlining the student's volunteer experience and what has been gained or learned from this experience that has enhanced his/her personal growth and/or career goals by May 15. | |
Donor(s): |
Harshman Fellowship Society and Pfizer Canada Inc.
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Qualification(s): | Full-time undergraduate students in any degree program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and have completed at least 15 course credits with a minimum cumulative 70% average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $450 plus an equal amount to the charitable organization of the recipient's choice |
CSS Alumni Heritage Scholarship [I0616] | |
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Established to recognize the valuable contributions made by CSS alumni and CSS Alumni Association to the life and vitality of the University. These scholarships will be awarded to the student with the highest cumulative program average. This scholarship may be held only once. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
CSS Alumni Heritage and the Dean of CSAHS
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any Economics major or the Marketing Management major, who have completed between 7.5 and 12.5 credits, and are registered in the same majors for the subsequent fall semester with a minimum cumulative average of 80.0%. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
D.C. Masters Prize in History [C0180] | |
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Provided by the Department of History in the College of Arts to a student selected annually in the Spring semester from students who have completed their degrees in the previous twelve months. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Department of History
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Qualification(s): | Student completing the honours program in History (specialized honours, combined honours, or major honours) with the highest cumulative average (minimum of 80%) in History courses at the 3000 and 4000 levels in the preceding academic year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
Davan Football Scholarship [I0894] | |
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Preference will be given to a student registered in the Landscape Architecture program. The recipient 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. David Bouck, President of Davan Landscape Design
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Qualification(s): | Incourse student-athletes who are members of the Gryphon Football team with a minimum 70% average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $4,000 |
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 |
David Murray Medal in Arts [C0071] | |
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The recipient is selected by the Awards Committee of the College of Arts. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
College of Arts
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Qualification(s): | College of Arts nominee for the Winegard Medal. |
Amount: | 1 award of $350, 1 Medal |
David Pallett Memorial Men’s Hockey Scholarship [I0874] | |
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Made possible by the generous contributions of family and friends of Mr. David Pallett, OAC 1967, Redmen football player and Men’s Hockey captain 1965-67. The recipient 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): |
Ms. Mary Clarke
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Qualification(s): | Current member of the Gryphon Men’s Hockey 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 up to $4,000 |
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 |
Douglas M. Robinson Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Communications [I0409] | |
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Established in memory of Douglas Robinson, OAC’53. Doug spent his career promoting and creating awareness of agriculture. This scholarship recognizes his leadership in agriculture communications and his service to both the University and agriculture communities. Apply with a resume to to the OAC Awards Committee (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) by May 15. Selection will be based on demonstrated leadership promoting and creating awareness of agriculture through extracurricular activity including student competitions, university clubs, events and student government. | |
Donor(s): |
Mrs Marilyn Robinson Murray
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program offered by the Ontario Agriculture College with a minimum of 10.0 credits. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
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 |
Dr. R. J. Hilton Memorial Scholarship [I0678] | |
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Established to honour the accomplishments of Dr. Hilton as the Chair, Horticulture Science, University of Guelph, first Director of the Arboretum and President/Chair of the Royal Botanical Gardens. Selection will be based on the highest cumulative average, demonstrated involvement in horticulture activities and involvement in academic club activities. Summer related work experience will also be considered. Preference will be given to students registered in B.Sc.(Agr.) CHATS and B.Sc. Plant Science. Apply by May 15 to the O.A.C. Awards Office with a letter outlining the plant agriculture course(s) and /or involvement in horticultural activities and summer related work experience or information about involvement in academic club activities. | |
Donor(s): |
Robert E. Hilton
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by O.A.C. who have completed a minimum 8.0 credits with a minimum 70% cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Dr. Robert Silk Football Scholarship [I0878] | |
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Made possible by the generous contribution of Mrs. Marilyn Silk and the Silk family, honouring the late Dr. Robert Silk, a Redmen Football player and Letterman from 1960-1963. The recipient will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. Preference will be given to an offensive lineman. | |
Donor(s): |
Mrs. Marilyn Silk
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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 up to $4,000 |
E.B. MacNaughton Convocation Prize [C0171] | |
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Established by the College of Physical and Engineering Science to honour Earl B. MacNaughton, former head of the Department of Physics and founding Dean of the College of Physical Science. Application is not required. One award of a plaque-mounted medal and $250. | |
Donor(s): |
The College of Physical and Engineering Science
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Qualification(s): | The College of Physical and Engineering Science nominee for the Winegard Medal. |
Amount: | 1 award of $250, 1 Plaque-mounted medal |
Edmund C. Bovey Scholarship in Philosophy [I0113] | |
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Donated by Sandra and Joseph Rotman. The award will be made in 2 installments of $750 payable after registration in semesters 7 and 8. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Joseph Louis Rotman Charitable Foundation
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Qualification(s): | Awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average in Philosophy courses who has completed 6 semesters in the major honours, combined honours, or specialized honours program in Philosophy. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
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 |
Essay Prize in Music [I0357] | |
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Essays should be submitted to the Director of the School of Fine Art and Music. | |
Donor(s): |
The Department of Music, James Harley, Howard Spring, Marta McCarthy, Kim Francis
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Qualification(s): | Student with at least Honours standing in the Honours Music Major or Minor program for the best research paper submitted in a 3000 or 4000 level music course (excluding papers written for MUSC*4401/2). |
Amount: | 1 award of $300 |
Essays in Theatre/Etudes Theatrales Scholarship [I0115] | |
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Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Department of Drama
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Qualification(s): | Student in a major or honours program in Drama with the highest cumulative average at the end of the 5th semester. |
Amount: | 1 Book prize |
Excellence in International Development Studies Prize [C0617] | |
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Awarded on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated service to the community. Apply by letter (no more than two pages), outlining university and off-campus community service activities in Canada and abroad, to the attention of the Director of International Development Studies. Submit applications electronically by March 15th to ids@uoguelph.ca. | |
Donor(s): |
College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in their final year of studies in the Bachelor Arts program majoring in International Development who will be graduating in June, or who have graduated in the previous two convocations, with a minimum cumulative average of 80% in the previous two years of study. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
F.A. Dahms Geography Alumni Scholarship [I0500] | |
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Established in honour of the retirement of Dr. Fred Dahms, one of the founding members and former Chair (1968-74) of the Department of Geography, by alumni, colleagues and friends. The recipient will be selected on the basis of the highest cumulative average with the core courses of the Geography major. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Alumni, colleagues and friends of Dr. Fred Dahms, Department of Geography
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Geography major of the B.A.H. program who have completed a minimum of 15.0. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Faculty Prize in Classics [I0098] | |
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The prizes are awarded to students selected by members of the Classics Section of the School of Languages and Literatures and by the Director of the School. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Dr. P. O'Cleirigh and Dr. A. Sherwood
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any Classics program are eligible and the awards are based on aggregate performance in one or more courses totalling 1 credit at the 2000 level or above from Classical Studies, Greek or Latin. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $100 |
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 |
Frances M. Stretton Scholarship [I0768] | |
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Selection will be based on significant prior contributions to and experience in community-based service. Preference will be given to students working on a project related to nutrition, food safety or sustainability within the College. Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15th with a summary letter outlining prior contributions to and experience in community-based service and how funds would be used to support participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities in the following academic year. | |
Donor(s): |
Mrs. Frances M. Stretton
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Qualification(s): | Students registered full-time in any program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences with a minimum of 75% cumulative average who are participating in curriculum-embedded community-based experiential learning in the following academic year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $5,000 |
Frederick Vaughan Political Science Scholarship [I0513] | |
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Established by Bernard Cummins, a '92 and '93 graduate of the College of Social Science, along with alumni and the friends and family of Frederick Vaughan, in honour of Professor Frederick Vaughan. The award winner will be selected on the basis of outstanding academic achievement in POLS 2300 (Canadian Government) and one of POLS 3130 (Law, Politics and the Administration of Justice) or POLS 3210 (The Constitution and Canadian Federalism). Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Mr. Bernard Cummins
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Qualification(s): | Students in the B.A. program majoring in Political Science or Criminal Justice and Public Policy, who have successfully completed between 12.5 and 15.0 credits, including POLS*2300 (Canadian Government) and one of POLS*3130 (Law, Politics and the Administration of Justice) or POLS*3210 (The Constitution and Canadian Federalism). |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
French Consul Prize [I0105] | |
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Selection by Faculty in French Studies (School of Languages and Literatures). | |
Donor(s): |
French Consul
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Qualification(s): | Offered to a student for work in oral French. |
Amount: | 1 Book prize |
Friends of Music Book Prize [I0218] | |
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Established by the Friends of Music of the University of Guelph. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Friends of Music, Chair, Department of Music
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Qualification(s): | Student who, in a given year, has completed at least 15.0 credits toward the honours B.A. with a major in Music and has the highest cumulative average in Music courses. |
Amount: | 1 (or more) Book prize(s) |
Friends of Music In-Course Scholarship [I0195] | |
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Established by the Friends of Music of the University of Guelph. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Friends of Music, Chair, Department of Music
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Qualification(s): | Student registered in any honours degree program with a major or minor in Music who has completed a minimum of 10.00 credits toward that degree with the highest average (above 70%) in Music courses. |
Amount: | 1 award of $600 |
Friends of Music In-Course Scholarship in Applied Music [I0497] | |
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Established by the Friends of Music of the University of Guelph. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Friends of Music, Chair, Department of Music
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Qualification(s): | Student registered in any honours degree program with a major or minor in Music who has completed a minimum of 10.00 credits with a cumulative average of at least 70% and who has completed MUSC*3510 (Applied Music) with the highest grade above 80%. |
Amount: | 1 award of $600 |
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 |
Garney Henley Men’s Basketball Scholarship [I0877] | |
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Recognizing the contributions of Mr. Garney Henley, Men’s Basketball Coach from 1966-1976 who lead the Gryphons to their only National title in 1974, this scholarship has been made possible by Men’s Basketball alumni and friends from the Garney Henley era. The recipient 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): |
Frederic C. R. Promoli
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Qualification(s): | Current member of the Gryphon Men’s Basketball 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: | at least 1 award of up to $4,000 |
Geography Alumni Semester 4 Scholarship [I0368] | |
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Offered through the Alma Mater Fund by the Geography Alumni. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Department of Geography
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Qualification(s): | Student who has completed 10.0 course credits in a major honours program in the Department of Geography. The scholarship will be awarded competitively in September of each year based on cumulative academic performance. |
Amount: | 1 award of $800 |
Geography Alumni Semester 6 Scholarship [I0385] | |
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Offered through the Alma Mater Fund by the Geography Alumni. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Department of Geography
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Qualification(s): | Student who has completed 15.0 course credits in a major honours program in the Department of Geography. The scholarship will be awarded competitively in September of each year based on cumulative academic performance. |
Amount: | 1 award of $800 |
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 |
German Consulate Prize [C0110] | |
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Presented in the Spring semester. | |
Donor(s): |
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany
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Qualification(s): | Students who are graduating from an honours program in German Studies. |
Amount: | 3 awards of Book prizes |
Glenn Webb Education Scholarship/ GROWMARK Foundation OAC - Guelph Campus [I0897] | |
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Apply by May 15 to the OAC Awards Office with a letter of no more than two pages outlining leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities, community service or agricultural employment, farming background and career aspirations. Preference will be given to students with an Ontario farm background and are interested in pursuing full-time employment in agriculture in the province of Ontario after graduation. Selection will be made on leadership and involvement in the field of agriculture through extracurricular activities, part-time work, and/or volunteer work are eligible. employment. | |
Donor(s): |
Growmark, Inc.
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Qualification(s): | Students with a minimum cumulative average of 70% who have completed 10.0 credits of any OAC degree program. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
Gloria Guthrie Memorial Music Prize [C0346] | |
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Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Estate of Professor James R. Guthrie
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Qualification(s): | Student graduating in honours Music who has obtained the highest average above 80% in Music courses. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
Gold Medal in English [C0112] | |
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This gold medal is offered by the faculty of the English Section of the School of Literatures and Performance Studies in English. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Faculty of the Department of English
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Qualification(s): | Graduating student who has achieved the highest standing in honours work in English (providing that the student's standing is at 80%) and completed at least 15.0 course credits of the program at the University of Guelph. |
Amount: | 1 award of a Gold medal |
Gonder Family Centre for Students with Disabilities Volunteer Scholarship [I0563] | |
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In recognition of the many students who volunteer their time and talents to assist their colleagues registered with the Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) and to encourage others to do so, Dr. John and Mrs. Katherine Gonder provide this award to a student who has volunteered in the CSD. The award will be made on the basis of the volunteer activities undertaken by the student at the CSD, one letter of reference, and a personal statement that outlines the time commitment and types of volunteer activities undertaken as well as an indication of how this was a valuable and rewarding volunteer experience. Apply by January 15th to the CSD (c/o Advisor to Students with Disabilities) by submitting above documentation. | |
Donor(s): |
Dr. John and Mrs. Katherine Gonder
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Qualification(s): | All students registered in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS) that have completed between 10.0 and 15.0 course credits with a minimum 70% cumulative average, and have been involved as volunteers with the CSD. |
Amount: | 1 award of $750 |
Gonder Family Scholarship [I0580] | |
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Established in recognition of the diversity of student abilities and the varying challenges of undergraduate study. The recipient will be chosen on the basis of academic achievement with a preference to students enrolled in any CBE major of the B.Comm. program. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Dr. John and Mrs. Katherine Gonder
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Qualification(s): | All students in the CBE who have completed between 10.0 and 15.0 course credits with a minimum 70% cumulative average, and who have been identified with a learning disability through the University of Guelph's Centre for Students with Disabilities. |
Amount: | 1 award of $750 |
Gordon Ashton Statistics Scholarship [I0543] | |
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This scholarship is named in honour of Professor Gordon Ashton, a founding member of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. A student may only be considered for this award once. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Department of Mathematics and Statistics and (retired) Professor Dixon More, C.P.E.S
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Qualification(s): | Third year student majoring in Statistics (i.e., one who has completed a minimum of 10.0 credits up to a maximum of 14.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80% and the highest average over 80% on a minimum of 4.0 credits in year 2 (i.e., while earning 5.0 to 9.75 credits. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
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 |
Guelph Creative Arts Association, Gordon Couling Scholarship [I0117] | |
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Application for this scholarship is to be made by submitting a portfolio of studio work through the office of the School of Fine Art and Music no later than the final day of classes of the Winter semester. | |
Donor(s): |
Guelph Creative Arts Association
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Qualification(s): | Studio Arts major who has completed, or is completing, 12.50 credits at the time of application, who is proceeding towards an honours degree in Studio Arts, and who has a cumulative average of at least 70% in all previous course attempts in Art History and Studio Arts. |
Amount: | 1 award of $200 |
Guelph Marlins Swim Scholarship [I0927] | |
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The recipient 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): |
Guelph Marlins Swim Club
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Qualification(s): | Current member of the Gryphon varsity swim 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 $4,000 |
Harry B. Barrett Scholarship in Bird Studies [I0861] | |
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Primary preference will be given to students who have volunteered with Bird Studies Canada and secondary preference will be given to students who have volunteered with Wild Ontario. Apply by May 15 to Student Financial Services with a letter of reference from Bird Studies Canada or Wild Ontario verifying volunteer status. | |
Donor(s): |
Harry B. Barrett
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the Ontario Agricultural College or College of Biological Science who have completed between 14.5 and 17.5 credits and have a minimum 75% cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Highdale Farms Scholarship [I0348] | |
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Apply to Student Financial Services by May 15 with a letter demonstrating leadership ability as evidenced by extra-curricular involvements. | |
Donor(s): |
Arthur Spoerri
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Qualification(s): | Two awards are available for students in semesters 3 through 6 with at least a 75% cumulative average and whose primary area of study is related to the natural sciences. The first award is based on academic proficiency. The second award is based on academic proficiency and demonstrated leadership with preference given to students from Ottawa-Carleton, Dundas-Glengarry-Stormont, Grenville, Lanark, Prescott-Russell and Renfrew counties. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $2,500 |
International Development Studies Prizes [C0630] | |
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Awarded annually to an outstanding student in each of the seven areas of emphasis in the International Development major. These prizes are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated service to the community. Apply by letter (no more than two pages), outlining university and off-campus community service activities in Canada and abroad, to the attention of the Director of International Development Studies. Submit applications electronically by March 15th to ids@uoguelph.ca. | |
Donor(s): |
College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in their final year of studies in the honours Bachelor Arts program majoring in International Development who will be graduating in June, or who have graduated in the previous two convocations, with a minimum cumulative average of 80% in the previous two years of study. |
Amount: | 7 Prizes |
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 |
Istituto Italiano di Cultura Prize [I0143] | |
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Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Consulate General of the Republic of Italy
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Qualification(s): | Student intending to continue the study of Italian presently enrolled in ITAL*2070 or ITAL*1070 who obtains the highest standing in the course. |
Amount: | 1 of a book prize |
J. Percy Smith Drama Prize [C0261] | |
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Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Dr. J. Percy Smith
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Qualification(s): | Graduating honours student in Drama with high academic standing in Drama courses, who has also made a worthy contribution to drama activities within the School of English and Theatre Studies. |
Amount: | 1 award of $350 |
J.M. Bell Classics Scholarship [I0204] | |
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Established in memory of Dr. John M. Bell, a distinguished teacher of classics and Chair of the Department of Languages and Literatures. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
J.M. Bell Memorial Fund
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Qualification(s): | Student continuing in an honours program in Classics with the highest average (80% or above) in 4.00 credits from Classical Studies, Greek, or Latin courses beyond the 1000 level. The award may only be held once. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
J.W. Skinner Honours Scholarship in Social Science [I0259] | |
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Awarded to the student with the highest academic standing. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Faculty, staff, alumni and students, of the former College of Social Science
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Qualification(s): | Students who have completed between 12.75 and 15.0 credits and who are registered in an Honours program in the Departments of Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology or a social science interdisciplinary program. |
Amount: | 1 award of $300 |
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 |
Jack Madden Medal in Economic History [C0173] | |
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The Department of Economics with the assistance of Dr. Warren Jestin, a B.A. and M.A. graduate and member of the University's Board of Governors from 1997 to 2003, offers this award in honour of Professor Jack Madden, founding member of the former College of Social Science and the Department of Economics. Application is not required. One award of a medal and $200. | |
Donor(s): |
Department of Economics with the assistance of Dr. Warren Jestin
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Qualification(s): | Student in honours Economics who has completed at least one Economic History course at any time throughout their program with the highest grade in the course and are graduating in the Winter semester, or have graduated in the previous Fall or Summer. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500, 1 Medal |
Jakob Amstutz Prize [C0407] | |
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Established in memory of Jakob Amstutz, a valued faculty member of the Philosophy department for more than twenty years. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Guelph Philosophical Society
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Qualification(s): | Student with the highest cumulative average who has graduated during the previous fall or winter or will be graduating in the summer of the current academic year from the Honours Philosophy program. |
Amount: | 1 award of $300 |
James L. Mottin Prize for Academic and Extracurricular Excellence [C0344] | |
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The department of Psychology recognizes its nominee for the Winegard Medal with a $200 prize. No application required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Department of Psychology
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Psychology major of the BA or BSc programs. |
Amount: | 1 award of $200 |
Jane Collins Scholarship [I0869] | |
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Selection will be based on demonstrated significant prior contributions to and experience in community-based service and future participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities. Preference will be given to students engaged in community-based or community-focused projects addressing any social, political, legal, economic or health-related aspect of poverty or its prevention. The project must be part of a course of study rather than volunteer activity. Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15 with a summary letter outlining prior significant contributions to and experience in community-based service, and how funds would be used to support participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities. | |
Donor(s): |
Mrs. Jane L. Collins, MAC BHSc 1955
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who have completed 5.0 credits and will be participating in curriculum-embedded community-based experiential learning as part of a course of study in the following year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Janet Wardlaw Memorial Scholarship [I0937] | |
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Established in memory of Janet Wardlaw, the first Dean of Family and Consumer Studies (FACS). In odd numbered years, this scholarship recognizes a student registered in the College of Business and Economics (CBE). In even numbered years, this scholarship recognizes a student registered in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS). Additional preference will be given to students with experiential learning involving international travel. Apply by May 15th. In odd-numbered years, eligible students can apply to the College of Business and Economics Awards Committee. In even numbered years eligible students can apply to the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Award Committee. Include a one page letter outlining community-based service or extracurricular involvement and volunteerism and indicate if any experiential learning involved international travel. | |
Donor(s): |
Class of FACS 1974
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by CBE or CSAHS with a minimum cumulative average of 75% who have completed or are currently enrolled in curriculum-embedded experiential learning who demonstrates significant volunteer contribution to community-based service or extracurricular involvement. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Joanna Bartlett Boehnert Memorial Prize in Women's Studies [C0502] | |
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Established by family, friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Joanna Boehnert, a professor in the Department of Psychology (1968-2001) who established the Guelph Women's Studies program in 1980 and served as the program's coordinator for 14 years. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Family, friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Joanna Boehnert
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Qualification(s): | Graduating honours student majoring in Women's Studies. The award will be presented to the student who has attained the highest cumulative specialization average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
John A. Archibald Memorial Scholarship [I0014] | |
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Awarded in memory of John A. Archibald, former Director of the Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario. Apply by May 15 to the O.A.C. Awards Office (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) by letter of not more than two pages listing courses taken in Environmental Sciences along with an outline of your participation in any extracurricular activities. Please include the name of the award and the award ID in the subject line of your email. Please also include it in your letter. | |
Donor(s): |
The friends and associates of the late John A. Archibald
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Qualification(s): | Outstanding student with an interest in courses in the School of Environmental Sciences who has completed semester 6. The recipient will be chosen on the basis both of high academic standing and participation in extracurricular activities. |
Amount: | 1 award of $750 |
John Burton Scholarship [I0642] | |
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Established by Dr. John Burton, BSA 1962, a former faculty member in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science. Selection will be based on involvement with and contribution to the horse industry, future career aspirations in the horse industry sector and participation in community activities. Preference will be given to student who have demonstrated leadership ability within the student body. Apply by May 15 to the OAC Awards Office with a letter, of no more than two-pages, outlining involvement with and contributions to the horse industry, career aspirations, and extracurricular involvements. Awarded in the fall semester. | |
Donor(s): |
Dr. John Burton
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the OAC who have completed between 10.0 and 12.0 credits with a minimum 70% average |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
John Deere Foundation of Canada Scholarship [I0516] | |
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Established through the generosity of The John Deere Foundation of Canada to recognize academic excellence. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The John Deere Foundation of Canada
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Qualification(s): | Student registered in the B.Sc.Agr (Food Agriculture and Resource Economics),B.Sc.(Agr.) Agronomy, B.A. (Food Agriculture and Resource Economics), or B.Comm (Agricultural Business) program who has completed a minimum of 15.0 credits. Selection will be based on the student with the highest cumulative average. A student may be receive this award once only. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
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 |
John F. Melby Honours Thesis Prize [C0189] | |
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Established in honour of Dr. John Melby, the first Chair of the Department of Political Science. Selection will be made on the highest combined average between Honours Political Science Research I and II - POLS*4970 and POLS*4980. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Members of the Department of Political Science, colleagues and friends
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in a Political Science major who have completed an Honours thesis. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
John Kenneth Galbraith Scholarship in Economics [I0108] | |
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Selection will be based on the highest combined average in Economics (ECON) courses. No application necessary. | |
Donor(s): |
The Board of Governors, University of Guelph
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any major offered by the Department of Economics who have completed between 12.50 and 15.00 credits. |
Amount: | 1 award of $600 |
John Vanderkamp Memorial Scholarship in Economics [I0525] | |
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Provided by the family, friends and colleagues of the late Dr. John Vanderkamp, former Dean of the College of Social Science (1981-91) and Chair of the Department of Economics (1971-1980). Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The family, friends and colleagues of John Vanderkamp
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Qualification(s): | Student registered in an Economics specialization in the B.A. program who has competed between 12.5 and 15.0 credits, and has declared his/her intention to proceed in the honours program. The award winner will be selected on the basis of high academic achievement, particularly in the applied Economics courses, and the award will be presented after the recipient has registered in a subsequent semester of an honours specialization in the B.A. in Economics. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
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 |
Ken and Marilyn Murray Scholarship [I0734] | |
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Dr. Kenneth G. Murray C.M., OAC BSA ’50 and Honourary Doctor of Laws ’96, and Mrs. Marilyn C. Murray, Mac BHSc ’55, established this scholarship. Selection will be based on significant prior contributions to and experience in community-based service. Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15th with a summary letter outlining prior contributions to and experience in community-based service, and how funds would be used to support participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities in the following academic year. | |
Donor(s): |
Dr. Kenneth G. and Mrs. Marilyn C. Murray
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Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences with a minimum 75% cumulative average who are participating in curriculum-embedded community-based experiential learning in the province of Ontario in the following academic year will be eligible for this award. |
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" course and awarded to the student who best demonstrated an understanding of the world's resource situation and its proper use by humankind.. 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): | Students who have completed the course Environmental Perspectives and Human Choices ENVS*2070 |
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 $1,500 |
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 |
Lange and Prokipcak Chemistry Scholarship [I0528] | |
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This scholarship was established by Professor Gordon L. Lange, Professor Joe M. Prokipcak, friends and colleagues. Professors Gordon L. Lange and Joe M. Prokipcak were valued members of the chemistry Faculty who retired in 2001. Their excellence in teaching was recognized within the university and nationwide, winning them a total of eleven teaching awards. This scholarship will be awarded to the student with the highest average grade in CHEM*1040,1050 and 2700. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Professor Gordon L. Lange, Professor Joe M. Prokipcak and friends and colleagues
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Qualification(s): | Student registered in any program offered by C.P.E.S. who has completed CHEM*1040, CHEM*1050, CHEM*2700 and have completed a minimum of 10.0 credits up to a maximum of 14.75 credits. |
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 |
Leibniz/Newton Scholarship [I0156] | |
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Established in honour of two founding fathers of calculus. Awarded in the Fall semester. Not tenable with the T.D. Newton Memorial Scholarship. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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Qualification(s): | A second year student majoring in mathematics or statistics (i.e. one who has completed a minimum of 5 credits up to a maximum of 9.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80% and the highest grades over 80% in MATH*1200 and MATH*1210. A student may be considered for this award only once. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
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 |
Linda S. Allen Memorial Graduation Prize [C0914] | |
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This award was established in memory of Linda S. Allen, who served many years as a program counsellor for the BSc program and as an instructor of mathematics and statistics, receiving the Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising Medallion, on the occasion of its second awarding in 2005. She worked tirelessly to help countless students, but she was especially supportive of students who had suffered setbacks and were working to get their programs back on track. She was also a wonderful mentor to younger program counsellors. The recipient will be the student who best demonstrates tenacity and persistence in overcoming significant circumstances during their studies. This student will best demonstrate their hard work in overcoming a significant issue and took the necessary steps to get their academic careers on track as evidenced by the fact that they are graduating. If two or more students demonstrate significant circumstances in pursuit of their degree, the student graduating with the highest cumulative average over their last four semesters (10 credits) will be chosen. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1 with a letter of no more than 500 words that summarizes significant obstacles overcome in pursuit of the degree and include a letter of reference from a program counsellor, departmental advisor, instructor or other individual who can speak to the demonstrated tenacity and persistence required to overcome the significant obstacle(s). | |
Donor(s): |
Brian Allen, Family, Friends and Colleagues of Linda S. Allen
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Qualification(s): | Students graduating from any degree program in June or from the previous February or October convocations with a minimum 70% cumulative average. |
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 |
Mac 1971 Keith and Rosalind Slater Tribute Scholarship [I0830] | |
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Established in recognition of Dr. Keith Slater, Honourary Class President for Mac ’71, and Rosalind Slater. Selection will be based on leadership ability as demonstrated through extracurricular involvement, and/or dedication to volunteerism and community-based service in any of the following areas: family relations, applied nutrition, theatre arts, environment sciences, or children’s literacy. Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15th with a resume and a one page summary letter outlining extracurricular involvement, leadership experience, volunteerism and community-based service, as well as how funds would be used to support participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities in the following academic year. The award can only be held once. | |
Donor(s): |
Class of Mac 1971
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Qualification(s): | Full-time student registered in any major within the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who has completed a minimum of 8.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and is participating in curriculum-embedded community-based experiential learning in the following academic year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Macdonald Stewart Scholarship in Memory of Walter and May Stewart [I0813] | |
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Selection will be based on significant prior contributions to and experience in community-based service and future participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities in the following academic year. Preference will be given to those studying in the areas of applied nutrition, sustainable food systems or environmental governance. Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15th with a summary letter outlining prior contributions to and experience in community-based service, and how funds would be used to support participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities in the following academic year. | |
Donor(s): |
The Macdonald Stewart Foundation
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who are participating in curriculum-embedded experiential learning in the following academic year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $3,500 |
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): |
Dr. James Snell and Mrs. Leslie Snell
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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 $600 |
Marlene Pike Memorial Scholarship [I0192] | |
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Provided by the family and friends of Marlene Pike. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The family and friends of the late Marlene Pike
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Qualification(s): | Student majoring in Studio Art who has completed 12.50 credits, including SART*3300 Sculpture II and who is judged to have made an outstanding contribution in sculpture classes as manifested in the quality of work produced as well as in the effort expended and promise shown. |
Amount: | 1 award of $400 |
Mary Alice & Marion Munn Memorial Scholarship [I0418] | |
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Established by Dr. John Munn in memory of his mother Mary Alice (Harris) Munn, who for more than 50 years sang, played, taught, led choirs, and instilled her love of music in the Ripley and Kincardine area, and his sister Marion Catherine Munn, who followed her mother's example as a singer and choir leader. The scholarships will be awarded to the student who best combines excellent potential in the area of vocal studies with involvement in extra-curricular music activities, particularly choir or other forms of vocal performance. Eligible students will be contacted by the School of Fine Art and Music by mid-August to schedule a live audition which will be held at the beginning of the fall semester. In the event of a tie, preference will be given to the applicant who has the highest average in music courses. | |
Donor(s): |
Dr. John Munn
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in a major or minor in Music who have completed a minimum of 5.0 credits, have successfully completed MUSC*1510 in vocal studies and are pre-registered in MUSC*2500. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,500 |
Mathematics Graduation Prize [C0182] | |
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Awarded at Summer Convocation. Application is not required. One award of $250 and a commemorative plaque. | |
Donor(s): |
Faculty members, who will be anonymous, through the College of Physical Science and Engineering Expendable Scholarship Fund
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Qualification(s): | The graduating student who has majored in mathematics and who in the past year has graduated from an honours degree program with the highest cumulative average over 80%. |
Amount: | 1 award of $250, 1 Commemorative plaque |
McLean Scholarships in English [I0188] | |
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These scholarships are offered in memory of Prof. Ernest Cyrus McLean, a member of O.A.C. from 1921 to 1960 and Chair of the Department of English from 1954 to 1960. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Anonymous
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Qualification(s): | Students in a B.A. program in English who have completed semester 4 in the previous Spring, Fall or Winter semesters with a high academic standing. A cumulative 80% average in English courses is considered the minimum requirement. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,400 |
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 |
Mentor Scholarship in Art History [I0799] | |
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Established in recognition of Dr. Clifford Malcolm Brown and Dr. Claudia Persi Haines (Carleton University). The successful applicant will be selected based on highest cumulative average. No application is necessary. | |
Donor(s): |
Anonymous
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Qualification(s): | Students majoring in Art History who have completed a minimum of 12.0 credits. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
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 |
Michael J.F. Tompkins Scholarship [I0341] | |
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Offered by his family in memory of Michael Tompkins, Governor General's Medallist 1990. Preference will be given to students who do not hold other Senate awards. The scholarship may be held once only. It is payable after registration in the student's subsequent semester. Essays must be submitted by January 15th to the honours English advisor, together with an application form which is available from the honours English advisor. | |
Donor(s): |
Donnamarie Tompkins-Grace
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Qualification(s): | Student continuing in the honours English degree program at the University of Guelph who submits the best essay written in a 3000 or a 4000 level English Literature course. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Michael Scotchmer Scholarship [I0253] | |
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Application is by submission of a portfolio and statement outlining future interest and plans for the future in the field to the Office of the Director of the School of Fine Art and Music by November 1. Selection will be based on the quality of portfolio submission and the content of the statement outlining future interests and plans. | |
Donor(s): |
Dana Paramskas and the School of Fine Art and Music
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Studio Art majors of the Bachelor of Arts program who have completed a minimum of 2.5 credits in studio art courses with a minimum of 70% average in these courses. |
Amount: | 1 award of $700 |
Mulhern Family Scholarship [I0893] | |
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The recipient 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. Chris Mulhern on behalf of the Mulhern family
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Qualification(s): | Current member of the Men’s Gryphon Basketball 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 $4,000 |
Murdo MacKinnon Scholarship [I0169] | |
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One or more scholarships given to students completing semesters 5, 6 or 7 during the Winter semester will be considered by the College Awards Committee. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Murdo MacKinnon Scholarship Fund
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Qualification(s): | Student(s) registered in an honours major program in the College of Arts in Music, Drama, Art History, Studio Arts, English, History, Philosophy, Languages and Literatures or French Studies with the highest cumulative average in his/her honour subject(s). Preference will be given to students who have done all of their work at the University of Guelph. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Mycogen Seeds Dairy Challenge Prize [I0811] | |
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Mycogen Seeds provides an annual $1200 award on behalf of Ontario’s Annual CanWest DHI Herd Management Award Winner. In recognizing dairy production excellence, Mycogen Seeds, proud supporter of the OAC B.Sc. (Agr) students provides this prize to students who participated in The Annual North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge. No application is required. | |
Donor(s): |
Mycogen Seeds
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Qualification(s): | OAC students who have completed ANSC*4230 Dairy Challenge Option and participated in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge. |
Amount: | several awards not to exceed $1,200 |
Nancy Stoten Honours Prize in French [I0411] | |
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Provided by the parents, family and friends of Nancy Stoten, a former student in French Studies. Recipients of the Nancy Stoten Memorial Scholarship are not eligible for this prize. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The family and friends of Nancy Stoten
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Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in the French Studies who has achieved the highest average in the five best courses in French at the 3000 and 4000 level. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Nancy Stoten Memorial Scholarship [I0106] | |
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Provided by the parents, family and friends of Nancy Stoten, a former student in French Studies. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Mr. Michael and Mrs. Jean Stoten
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Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in the French Studies with fewer than 15.50 credits who have completed, FREN*2020, FREN*2060 and FREN*2520. The student who has achieved the highest average calculated on the grades in the above courses will receive the award. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
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 |
Norma Bowen Memorial Scholarship in Psychology [I0154] | |
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Established in memory of Norma Bowen, former faculty member in the Department of Psychology and herself a mature student. Preference will be given to students who have graduated from high school more than six years ago. No application required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Bowen family, friends and faculty colleagues
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the BA program majoring in Psychology or the BSc program majoring in Psychology: Brain and Cognition who have completed between 8.0 and 16.0 credits, including a minimum of 4.0 credits in Psychology, with a minimum cumulative average of 80% in Psychology courses. |
Amount: | 1 award of $350 |
Norman and Audrey Harley Music Scholarship [I0917] | |
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Established to in memory of Norman and Audrey Harley. The scholarship will be awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average. Preference will be given to students who have completed courses in applied composition; MUSC*2410 and MUSC*2420. Award may be held only once. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
James Harley
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Music major of the B.A. program who have completed a minimum of 10.0 credits and have a minimum 80% cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
O.A.C. '55 Scholarships [I0064] | |
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Provided by the class of O.A.C. '55. Recipients will have made an outstanding contribution to College life through academic proficiency and participation in extracurricular activities and can be considered to have done the most for the College, for fellow students and in their personal development. Apply by May 15 to the OAC Dean's Office (Awards) with a letter outlining your participation in Class/College/University activities. Awarded in the fall semester. | |
Donor(s): |
O.A.C. '55
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any O.A.C. degree program or students registered in the B.ENG. program that have completed a minimum of 10.0 with at least a 70% cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
O.A.C. Centennial Graduate Prizes [C0209] | |
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The Ontario Agricultural College celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 1974. Many organizations and companies associated with the agricultural industry provided funds in conjunction with the Centennial activities. Funds have been established in perpetuity as a permanent commemoration of the Centennial of the College. Apply to OAC Awards Office by April 1 with a letter outlining extracurricular activities. Selection will be based on academic achievement in semesters 7 and 8, as well as participation in extracurricular activities throughout the student's university career. | |
Donor(s): |
Dean, O.A.C.
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Qualification(s): | Students graduating from a degree program administered by the Ontario Agricultural College and who plan to pursue graduate studies in any department or school of the Ontario Agricultural College in the year of baccalaureate graduation. The fellowship will be based on academic achievement in semesters 7 and 8, as well as participation in extracurricular activities throughout the student's university career. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,200 |
O.A.C. Students' Federation Medal [C0217] | |
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Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
O.A.C.
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Qualification(s): | Graduating student in an undergraduate degree program in a major in an O.A.C. department who has been an outstanding leader in student activities at the College level throughout his or her University career. |
Amount: | 1 award of a Medal |
OAC’45 Public Speaking Scholarship [I0200] | |
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Offered by the Class of '45 O.A.C., on the occasion of their 40th anniversary. Apply with a one page letter summarizing public speaking experience to the OAC Awards Office by May 15. Selection will be based on demonstrated excellence and effort in public speaking within or outside of the University of Guelph (i.e. TEDx, Toastmasters, 4-H, community events). | |
Donor(s): |
Mr. Aubrey Hagar
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Qualification(s): | Students who have completed a minimum of 15.0 credits in any program offered by OAC. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Oxford University Press Canada Drama Scholarship [I0177] | |
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Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Oxford University Press Canada
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Qualification(s): | Student registered in the Drama major or minor who completes semester level 4 in the Winter, Spring, or Fall with the highest cumulative average in Drama courses. |
Amount: | 1 Book prize |
President's Golf Tournament Scholarship in Athletics [I0892] | |
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The recipient 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): |
Proceeds of the Annual President’s Golf Tournament
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Qualification(s): | Current member of the a 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: | various awards of $1,000 to $4,000 |
Printmaking Prize [I0239] | |
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The recipient will be identified as the student judged to have made the outstanding academic contribution to the practice of printmaking during the semester. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Printmaking students and faculty of the Department of Fine Art
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Qualification(s): | All students currently enrolled in a printmaking course and are considered by the Printmaking Selection Committee of the School of Fine Art and Music to have fulfilled all workshop responsibilities. |
Amount: | various awards of up to $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 J. Matthews Memorial Prize in Classics [C0681] | |
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Established in memory of Dr. Victor J. Matthews, a distinguished teacher of Classics for almost 40 years and varsity cross-country team head coach. This award is given to the student with the highest cumulative average in 4.0 credits of courses taken in Classical Studies, Greek or Latin beyond the 2000 level. Application not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Family and friends of Professor Victor J. Matthews
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Qualification(s): | Students graduating with a Major in Classical Studies or Classical Languages with a minimum average of 80% in 4.0 credits of Classical Studies, Greek or Latin courses beyond the 2000 level. |
Amount: | 1 award of $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 |
Psychology Core and Methodology Scholarship [I0345] | |
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Provided by the Department of Psychology. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Department of Psychology
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Qualification(s): | Student enrolled in the B.A. honours program or the honours specialization in the B.Sc. program majoring in Psychology who has completed PSYC*2010 and PSYC*2360 and the Psychology core course requirements. |
Amount: | 1 award of $200 |
Psychology Honours Thesis Prize [I0343] | |
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Selection will be based on the highest grade in PSYC*4880. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Department of Psychology
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Qualification(s): | All students registered in the BA program majoring in Psychology or the BSc majoring in Psychology: Brain and Cognition who have completed PSYC*4880. |
Amount: | 1 award of $200 |
Psychology Senior Honours Prize [I0342] | |
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The student with the highest cumulative average of the PSYC courses takes will be selected. Award may be held once only. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Department of Psychology
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the BA or BSc programs majoring in Psychology who have completed at least 15.0credits, including those prerequisite courses associated with the honours thesis PSYC*3370 and PSYC*3380 |
Amount: | 1 award of $200 |
R.A. Fisher Statistics Scholarship [I0102] | |
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Established to honour one of the founding fathers of statistics. Awarded in the Fall semester. Not tenable with the Year 3 Statistics Scholarship. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Faculty, students and other affiliates of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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Qualification(s): | Student majoring in statistics in year three (i.e. one who has completed a minimum of 10.00 credits up to a maximum of 14.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80% and the highest grades over 80% in STAT*2040 and STAT*2050 or equivalent. A student may be considered for this award once only. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
R.C. Moffatt Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics or Statistics [I0536] | |
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This scholarship was established by the Estate of Professor R.C. Moffatt. A student may be considered for this award in both third and fourth years. This award is not tenable with any other Department of Mathematics or Statistics scholarships . Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Estate of Professor R.C. Moffatt
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Qualification(s): | Student in year 3 or 4 (i.e., who has completed a minimum of 10.0 credits up to a maximum of 19.75 credits) enrolled as a statistics or mathematics major. The recipient will be selected on the basis of a high cumulative average over 80%. |
Amount: | 1 award of $900 |
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 |
Ralph and Edith Kidd Memorial Scholarship in Music [I0463] | |
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Established by the Friends of Music of the University of Guelph in honour of Ralph Kidd, first chairman of the Department of music, and his wife Edith Kidd, who were responsible for establishing the Thursday at Noon concert series in 1968. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Friends of Music
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Qualification(s): | Student registered in the Honours B.A. or other honours degree program with either a major or a minor in Music, who has completed at least 15.00 credits and who has the highest average (above 70%) in Music courses. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
Ronald Hinch CJPP Scholarship [I0755] | |
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Established in honour of Dr. Ronald Hinch, a former faculty member in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the Area Coordinator for the Criminal Justice and Public Policy project. The recipient will be selected based on highest academic standing in these six required courses. No application is required. | |
Donor(s): |
Donors towards the Dr. Ronald Hinch CJPP Fund
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the B.A. program with a major in Criminal Justice and Public Policy, who have completed the six required courses (POLS*1400, POLS*2300, POLS*2250, SOC*1500, SOAN*2120 and SOC*2700) with a minimum 70% cumulative average in these courses. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
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 |
Ruth and Eber Pollard Prize in Canadian History [I0362] | |
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Provided by the Guelph Historical Society in recognition of Ruth and Eber Pollard's contribution as President and Vice-President, respectively, of the Society from 1973 to 1993. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Guelph Historical Society
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Qualification(s): | The award is for the best essay presented by a student in HIST*4470 or HIST*4970 in Canadian History, particularly its local dimension. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Ruth and Eber Pollard Scholarship in Canadian History [I0576] | |
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Established by Ruth and Eber Pollard, former President and Treasurer, respectively, of the Guelph Historical Society during the years 1972 to 1993. This award will be provided to the student who demonstrates a passion for Canadian History and ongoing participation in exercise, wellness, or athletics. Apply by, May 15, to the department of History with a letter of no more than two pages outlining academic credentials in History and ongoing commitment to exercise and wellness. | |
Donor(s): |
Mr. Eber and Mrs. Ruth Pollard
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Qualification(s): | Students majoring in History with a minimum cumulative program average of 80% who have completed a minimum of 5.0 course credits. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation Printmaking Prize [I0035] | |
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The prize-winning print will become part of the Print Study Collection. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
From the Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation
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Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in a printmaking course at any level who produces the most outstanding print during the semester. |
Amount: | 3 awards of $200 |
Sandbox Software Solutions Scholarship in Computing Sciences [I0733] | |
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The scholarship will be awarded to the eligible student with the highest cumulative average. Preference will be given to female students. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Sandbox Software Solutions Inc.
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Qualification(s): | Full time students registered in the Bachelor of Computing degree program or the Information Systems and Human Behaviour major of the Bachelor of Arts degree program who have completed at least 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 70%. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
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 Business 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 |
Second Year Mathematics and Statistics Scholarship [I0739] | |
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Selection will be made on the highest combined grades in MATH 1200 and MATH 1210. This award may only be held once. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Anonymous
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Qualification(s): | Full time BA or BSc students registered in a major offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics who have completed between 5.0 and 9.75 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and have completed MATH 1200 and MATH 1210 with grades over 80% |
Amount: | 4 awards of $500 |
Sociology & Anthropology Memorial Scholarship [I0632] | |
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Established by the Department in memory of deceased faculty, staff and retirees. This tribute began in memory of Helen Constas, a faculty member who passed away in 1973. The selection will be made on the basis of highest cumulative average. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Members of the Department of Sociology & Anthropology
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Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in an honours major offered by the Department of Sociology & Anthropology who have completed between 10.0 and 12.5 credits with a minimum 80% cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Sociology & Anthropology Retiree Tribute Prize [C0633] | |
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Established by the Department to honour retiring members of the department. This tribute began with Samuel Sidlofsky who retired in 1991, and now also honours Wayne Thompson, retired in 1992, E.A. (Nora) Cebotarev, a 1993 retiree and Ted Hadwen, who retired in1994. Apply by April 1 to the Department of Sociology and Anthropology Awards Committee Chair with a resume and letter outlining service involvements. | |
Donor(s): |
Members of the Department of Sociology & Anthropology
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Qualification(s): | Students that graduated in the previous fall or winter or will be graduating in the summer from an honours major in Sociology or Anthropology with a minimum 80% cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Sony Canada Charitable Foundation Scholarship [I0812] | |
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Apply to the CPES Awards Committee, CPES Dean’s Office (SCIE Rm 1313) by May 15th with a brief letter outlining involvement in extra-curricular and outreach activities that promote physical and engineering science. This award may be held only once. Selection will be made on the greatest level of demonstrated involvement with extra-curricular and outreach activities that promote physical and engineering science. | |
Donor(s): |
Sony Canada Charitable Foundation
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the College of Physical and Engineering Science who have completed a minimum of 2.0 credits with a cumulative average of 75% or higher, and who have demonstrated involvement with extra-curricular and outreach activities that promote physical and engineering science. |
Amount: | 3 awards of $1,000 |
Spanish Embassy Prizes [C0269] | |
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Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Spanish Embassy
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Qualification(s): | Most outstanding graduating students in Spanish. Academic standing will be used to determine the recipient. |
Amount: | 2 awards of Book prizes |
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 |
Statistics Graduation Prize [C0508] | |
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Awarded at Summer Convocation. Application is not required. One award of $250 and a commemorative plaque. | |
Donor(s): |
College of Physical and Engineering Science
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Qualification(s): | The graduating student who has majored in statistics and who in the past year has graduated from an honours degree program with the highest cumulative average over 80%. |
Amount: | 1 award of $250, 1 Commemorative plaque |
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 |
Steve Mantle Men’s Hockey Scholarship [I0928] | |
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The recipient 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): |
The 1975-76 Gryphon Men’s Hockey Team
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Qualification(s): | Current member of the Gryphon men’s varsity hockey 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 $1,000 |
Swiss Embassy Prizes [C0275] | |
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Offered by the Swiss Consulate. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Mr. H.W. Gasser, Swiss Embassy of Ottawa
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Qualification(s): | Outstanding honour students in French, German and Italian at the end of the 8th semester. |
Amount: | 3 awards of Book prizes |
T.K. Warley Agrifood Policy Prize [I0212] | |
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Established by Prof. T.K. Warley, former Chair of the Department of Food Agriculture and Resource Economics and a faculty member of the Ontario Agricultural College from 1970 to 1991. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Professor T.K. Warley
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Qualification(s): | Student providing the best term paper written on a public policy issue relating to the agrifood system or rural society in courses such as AGEC*3030 Price and Production Analysis, AGEC*4000 Agricultural and Food Policy, and AGEC*4720 Special Study in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
Ted Newton Memorial Scholarship [I0198] | |
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Established in honour of Professor Ted Newton, the founding chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Awarded in the Fall semester. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Family, friends and colleagues of Dr. T.D. (Ted) Newton
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Qualification(s): | Student majoring in mathematics or statistics in year 2 (i.e. one who has completed a minimum of 5.0 credits up to a maximum of 9.75 credits) who has the highest average over 80% on a minimum of 4.0 credits in year 1 (i.e., while the first 4.0 to 4.75 credits are in progress. A student may be considered for this award once only. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
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 |
Tucker Scholarship for Women in Mathematics and Statistics [I0483] | |
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Established by Emma Tucker, B.Sc. Statistics, 1996, to encourage women in the study of Mathematics and Statistics. Apply by letter outlining activities and interest in the award to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics main office by May 15. | |
Donor(s): |
Emma Tucker, B.Sc.'96
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Qualification(s): | Female full-time mathematics or statistics major with a minimum cumulative average of 80% and completion of a minimum of 10.00 credits. Preference will be given to a student who has contributed to student life within the department. |
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 |
W.S. Reid Essay Prize [I0229] | |
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In honour of W.S. Reid, Professor Emeritus. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Department of History
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Qualification(s): | Undergraduate student enrolled in the general or honours program in History who has submitted the best essay for a 4000 level course in History. |
Amount: | 1 award of $200 |
W.S. Reid Undergraduate Thesis Prize [I0244] | |
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In honour of W. S. Reid, Professor Emeritus. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Department of History
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Qualification(s): | Undergraduate student enrolled in the honours History program who submits the best paper for courses HIST*4470/HIST*4970 Special History Project Seminar I and II on a non-Canadian topic. |
Amount: | 1 award of $200 |
Wallace and Audrey Little Scholarship [I0860] | |
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The Wallace and Audrey Little Scholarship has been established in recognition of them by their family. Apply to the History Department Awards Committee by May 15 with a one page letter outlining extracurricular volunteer experience. The recipient who demonstrates the most significant volunteer experience will be selected. | |
Donor(s): |
Bethany Philpott
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Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in the History major who have a minimum cumulative average of 80% and have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits but not more than 10.0 credits and demonstrated volunteer experience. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Wally Fraser Mathematics Scholarship [I0544] | |
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This scholarship is named in honour of Professor Wally Fraser, a founding member of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. A student may only be considered for this award once. Awarded in the Fall semester. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics and (retired) Professor Dixon More, C.P.E.S.
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Qualification(s): | Third year student majoring in mathematics (i.e., one who has completed a minimum of 10.00 credits up to a maximum of 14.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80%, and the highest average over 80% in a minimum of 4.00 credits in year 2 (i.e, while earning 5.0 to 9.75 credits). |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Warren Jestin Scholarship in Canadian Economic Policy [I0557] | |
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Dr. Warren Jestin, a B.A. and M.A. economics graduate of the University of Guelph and a member of the University's Board of Governors from 1997 to 2003, provides this award to a student registered in an honours degree in either the B.A program with a major in Economics or the B.Comm program with a major in Management Economics in Industry and Finance. The award winner will have achieved the highest cumulative average across all economics policy courses taken. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Warren Jestin
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Qualification(s): | Full-time registered in BAH.ECON or BCOM.MEIF that has completed a minimum of two credits in the 3000 and 4000 level courses oriented towards economic policy, has achieved a minimum average of 80% in those courses, and has completed at least 15.0 credits towards their degree completion. |
Amount: | 1 award of $600 |
William and Nona Heaslip Essay Prize [I0801] | |
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The prize will be awarded to the paper that best exemplifies primary source or archival based research. In the event of a tie, the prize will be given to the student with the highest cumulative average. No application required. Professors teaching a 3000 or 4000 level History course will submit papers to the Chair of the History Department for consideration by the grade submission deadline for the course. | |
Donor(s): |
The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Bachelor of Arts program, with a History major, who have completed or are currently registered in a 3000 or 4000 level history course and who have submitted an essay with a focus on rural history. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
William Furlong Scholarship in Economics [I0886] | |
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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): | Students registered in any program offered by the College of Business and Economics who complete the course Introductory Microeconomics (ECON*1050) in the Fall semester. |
Amount: | 1 award of $900 |
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 |
Wilma Hollywood Memorial Scholarship [I0509] | |
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Established by the Department of Psychology, in honour of the late Wilma Hollywood, a long-serving staff member. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Department of Psychology
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Qualification(s): | Student majoring in Psychology in either the B.A. or B.Sc. program who has achieved the highest cumulative average in the core courses. |
Amount: | 1 award of $200 |
Year 3 Mathematics Scholarship [I0506] | |
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Awarded in the Fall semester. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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Qualification(s): | Fourth year student majoring in mathematics (i.e,. one who has completed a minimum of 15.00 credits up to a maximum of 19.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80%, and the highest average over 80% in a minimum of 4.00 credits in year 3 (i.e., while earning 10.0 to 14.75 credits). A student may be considered for this award once only. |
Amount: | 1 award of $750 |
Year 3 Statistics Scholarship [I0507] | |
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Awarded in the Fall semester. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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Qualification(s): | Fourth year student majoring in statistics (i.e,. one who has completed a minimum of 15.0 credits up to a maximum of 19.75 credits) who has a cumulative average of at least 80%, and the highest average over 80% in a minimum of 4.0 credits in year 3 (i.e., while earning 10.0 to 14.75 credits). A student may be considered for this award once only. |
Amount: | 1 award of $750 |