IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

Bachelor of Arts

In-course Scholarships

1961-1964 Redmen Football Scholarships [I0770]
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)
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]
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
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
1996 Yates Cup Football Scholarship [I0999]
Established by members of the 1996 Yates Cup Championship Football team. 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):
Ian McQueen
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: 1 award of up to $4,500
1999-2002 Cross Country Championship Athletics Scholarship [I0998]
Made possible by the generous contributions of Gryphon Cross Country and Track and Field alumni from 1999-2002, who won 11 national and provincial titles over 4 years 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):
Gryphon Cross Country and Track and Field Alumni from 1999-2002
Qualification(s): Current member of the Gryphon varsity Track and Field / Cross Country 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 up to $4,500
2003-2009 Men’s Cross Country and Track and Field Legacy Scholarship [I0769]
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)
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
Established in memory of Aino Menning. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Mrs. Tui Menning-Torrie
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
Application is not required.
Donor(s):
The friends of Andrea Laatsch
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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.
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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 15th with a resume and 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
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 or students registered in a business-related minor, including Business Administration (BADM), Business (BUS), Business Economics (BECN), Marketing Management (MKMN) and Economics (ECON) who have completed 1.0 credits towards the minor.
Amount: 4 awards of $5,000
C.A.S.U. (College of Arts Student Union) Book Prizes [I0155]
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.
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]
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.
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]
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.
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]
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)
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]
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
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 $1,000
CASU Volunteer Scholarship [I0865]
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)
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]
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
Qualification(s): CBE's Winegard Medal nominee.
Amount: 1 Medal
CBE Distinguished Scholar Medal- Undergraduate (Highest Cumulative Average) [C0728]
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
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]
Volunteer activities may include but are not limited to holding a council position on CBESA 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 (cbe.awards@uoguelph.ca) by May 15 with a resume and a one page letter outlining volunteer/leadership experience within the college.
Donor(s):
College of Business and Economics Students' Association.
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]
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
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]
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
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]
Established in memory of the late Lieutenant Charles McGowan. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Charles McGowan Memorial Fund
Qualification(s): Outstanding graduating student in an O.A.C. degree program.
Amount: 1 award of $200
Chris Moulton Track and Field Athletics Scholarship [I0997]
Made possible by the generous contribution of the Speed River Track and Field Club, to recognize the commitment and dedication of former Associate Coach, Chris Moulton. 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):
Ian McQueen
Qualification(s): Current member of the Gryphon varsity Track and Field / Cross Country 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 $4,000
Class of '51 O.A.C. Leadership Prizes [C0063]
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.
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 $3,000
Class of '67 O.A.C. Centennial Scholarship [I0067]
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
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]
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
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 $1,200
Clayton and Dorothy Switzer Scholarships [I0276]
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
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]
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
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]
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)
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]
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
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]
Application is not required.
Donor(s):
College of Physical and Engineering Science
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]
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
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
Collins Barrow Award [I0040]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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 Alumni Association CJPP Scholarship [I0974]
This award is for students who are considering careers in the criminal justice field and have demonstrated commitment to public/community service through volunteer involvement. Preference will be given to students who have volunteered in areas related to the criminal justice field. In the event of a tie, the award will be given to the student with the highest cumulative average. Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15 with an application letter outlining your volunteer experiences in public/community service with specific reference to volunteer activities related to the criminal justice field (maximum 500 words).
Donor(s):
CSAHS Alumni Association
Qualification(s): Students enrolled in a specialization of the Criminal Justice and Public Policy (CJPP) program with a minimum of 8.0 credits and a maximum of 17.0 credits.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
CSAHS SA Student Leader Scholarship [I0864]
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
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]
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.
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
Established in memory of David Boyes a technician in the Apiculture Field Laboratory. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
The Apiculture Club
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]
The recipient is selected by the Awards Committee of the College of Arts. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
College of Arts
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]
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
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]
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
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 $2,000
Dick Brown Football Scholarship [I0820]
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
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
Don Taylor Scholarship [I0952]
Made possible by the generous contribution of Mr. Donald W. Taylor, a Redmen Football Letterman and team captain. 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. Donald W. Taylor
Qualification(s): Current member of the Gryphon Football team who is registered 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
Donald I. Broadfoot Scholarship [I0994]
This scholarship was created in honour of Donald Broadfoot who graduated from OAC in 1950. He worked for Hy-Line Poultry (a division of Pioneer Corn Company) in the US and Canada from 1950-1974 where he conducted disease and genetic research, and during that time did a lot of work which led up to effective treatments for various diseases in poultry. Apply by May 15 to the OAC Awards Committee (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) with a letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your interest in poultry science. Please include relevant work experience; relevant volunteer experience and/or relevant research projects that demonstrate this interest. Please include the name of the award and the award ID number in the subject line of your email as well as on your application. Please include your student number on your application. Selection will be based on the strongest demonstrated interest measured by; work experience; volunteer experience and/or projects. Students may only receive this award once.
Donor(s):
Doug Broadfoot
Qualification(s): Students registered in any program in OAC who have completed a minimum of 10.0 credits at the time of application and who demonstrate an interest in poultry science.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Donna Lero Scholarship in Family Services [I0976]
Established by Donna Lero upon her retirement after 42 years as a faculty member in the department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. Selection will be based on the most significant impact made in support of families through volunteer activities with agencies or services that support families. Apply by May 15 with a letter of application outlining the impact made in support of families, including interest in pursuing a career in family services and one letter of reference supporting the impact. Students may only hold this award once.
Donor(s):
Donna Lero
Qualification(s): Students registered in any major or minor offered by the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition who have an interest in pursuing a career in family services, have completed a minimum of 12.5 credits and who have volunteered with agencies or services that support families.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Douglas M. Robinson Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Communications [I0409]
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 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
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
Dow Seeds Dairy Challenge Prize [I0811]
In recognizing dairy production excellence, Dow Seeds, proud supporter of the OAC students provides this przie on behalf of Ontario’s Annual CanWest DHI Herd Management Award Winner to students who participated in The Annual North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge. No application is required.
Donor(s):
Dow AgroSciences
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
Dr. John Scott-Thomas Cross / Country and Track and Field Scholarship [I0695]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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
Emmanuel & Kalliope Salamalekis Scholarship [I0987]
Dr. Tony Vannelli, Dean of the College of Physical & Engineering Science from 2007 to 2016, and his wife, Voula, established this award in honour of Voula’s parents, Emmanuel & Kalliope Salamalekis. Selection will be based on high cumulative average and demonstrated engagement in the community, preferably in a leadership role supported by two letters of reference from individuals who or organizations that have knowledge of and can attest to that experience. Apply to the College of Physical & Engineering Science Awards Committee with a letter of application and two supporting reference letters from individuals or organizations attesting to community engagement experience by May 15th. This award is not tenable with the Michele & Maria Vannelli Scholarship (I0988).
Donor(s):
Dr. Anthony Vannelli and Voula Vannelli
Qualification(s): Students registered in any program offered by the College of Physical & Engineering Science who have completed a minimum of 5.0 credits and have demonstrated engagement in the community, preferably in a leadership role.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Ernest Kendall and Grace (Jowett) Kendall Varsity Swim Team Scholarship [I0627]
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
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]
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
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]
Application is not required.
Donor(s):
The Department of Drama
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
Ewing Family Athletics Scholarship [I0996]
Made possible by the generous contribution of John Ewing and Colleen de Wit. 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. John Ewing
Qualification(s): Current member of a Gryphon 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 $1,000
Ewing Family Wrestling Scholarship [I0995]
Made possible by the generous contribution of John Ewing and Colleen de Wit. 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. John Ewing
Qualification(s): Current member of the Gryphon varsity Wrestling 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
Excellence in International Development Studies Prize [C0617]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
Selection by Faculty in French Studies (School of Languages and Literatures).
Donor(s):
French Consul
Qualification(s): Offered to a student for work in oral French.
Amount: 1 Book prize
Friends of Music Book Prize [I0218]
Established by the Friends of Music of the University of Guelph. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Friends of Music, Chair, Department of Music
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]
Established by the Friends of Music of the University of Guelph. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Friends of Music, Chair, Department of Music
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]
Established by the Friends of Music of the University of Guelph. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Friends of Music, Chair, Department of Music
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]
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
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]
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
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]
Offered through the Alma Mater Fund by the Geography Alumni. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
The Department of Geography
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 $1,500
Geography Alumni Semester 6 Scholarship [I0385]
Offered through the Alma Mater Fund by the Geography Alumni. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Department of Geography
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 $1,500
George A. Gray O.A.C. '51 Varsity Scholarships [I0487]
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
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
Gerd and Christel Baldauf Men's Basketball Scholarship [I0639]
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
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]
Presented in the Spring semester.
Donor(s):
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany
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]
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.
Donor(s):
Growmark, Inc.
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]
Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Estate of Professor James R. Guthrie
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]
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
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 Scholarship [I0580]
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
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 Student Accessibility Services.
Amount: 1 award of $750
Gonder Family Student Accessibility Services Volunteer Scholarship [I0563]
In recognition of the many students who volunteer their time and talents to assist their colleagues registered with the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and to encourage others to do so, Dr. John and Mrs. Katherine Gonder provide this award to a student who has volunteered in the SAS. The award will be made on the basis of the volunteer activities undertaken by the student at the SAS, 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 SAS (c/o Advisor to Students with Disabilities) by submitting above documentation.
Donor(s):
Dr. John and Mrs. Katherine Gonder
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 SAS.
Amount: 1 award of $750
Gordon Ashton Mathematical Science Scholarship [I0543]
This scholarship is named in honour of Professor Gordon Ashton, a founding member of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The recipient will be selected on the basis of the highest average in a minimum of 4.0 credits from semesters 3 and 4. A student may be considered for this award only once. This award is not tenable with the Wally Fraser Mathematical Science Scholarship (I0544) or the R.C. Moffatt Memorial Scholarship in Mathematical Science (I0536). Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Department of Mathematics and Statistics and (retired) Professor C. Dixon More, C.P.E.S
Qualification(s): Students who have completed a minimum of 9.0 credits, but no more than 14.5 credits and are registered in a major offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Governor General's Medal [C0044]
Established by the Office of the Governor General of Canada. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
The Chancellery
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]
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
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]
Established by the Guelph Creative Arts Association in memory of Gordon Couling. The student who achieved the highest grade in Art History and Studio Art courses will be selected. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Guelph Creative Arts Association
Qualification(s): Students registered in the Bachelor of Arts program with a major in Studio Art who has completed 12.5 credits and who has a cumulative average of at least 70% in all previous course attempts in Art History and Studio Art.
Amount: 1 award of $200
Guelph Marlins Swim Scholarship [I0927]
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
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]
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
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
Hensall District Co-op Men’s Hockey Scholarship [I1006]
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):
Hensall District Co-Op
Qualification(s): Current member of a Gryphon Men’s hockey team who is registered in an undergraduate program and who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. Preference will be given to a student enrolled or entering a program in the Ontario Agricultural College. Preference also given to a student from Huron or Perth County.
Amount: 1 award of $4,000
Highdale Farms Scholarship [I0348]
Apply to Student Financial Services by May 15 with a letter demonstrating leadership ability as evidenced by extra-curricular involvements.
Donor(s):
Arthur Spoerri
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]
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
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]
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)
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]
Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Consulate General of the Republic of Italy
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]
Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Dr. J. Percy Smith
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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 learners. 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
Qualification(s): Entering students coming from the Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP).
Amount: 1 award of $900
Jack Madden Medal in Economic History [C0173]
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
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]
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
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]
The department of Psychology recognizes its nominee for the Winegard Medal with a $200 prize. No application required.
Donor(s):
The Department of Psychology
Qualification(s): Students registered in the Psychology major of the BA or BSc programs.
Amount: 1 award of $200
Jane Collins Scholarship [I0869]
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
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]
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, applications can be submitted to the College of Business and Economics Awards Committee (cbe.awards@uoguelph.ca). In even numbered years applications can be submitted to the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Awards Committee. Include a one page letter outlining community-based service or extracurricular involvement demonstrating leadership skills and volunteerism. In addition, indicate if experiential learning opportunities involved international travel.
Donor(s):
Class of FACS 1974
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
Jay Newman Memorial Scholarship in Philosophy [I0959]
Established by the Estate of Professor Jay Newman, Ph.D., F.R.S.C, a philosopher and Professor at the University of Guelph from 1971 to 2007 to recognize and encourage students to pursue philosophical studies. These scholarships will be awarded to the two students with the highest cumulative averages. No application is required.
Donor(s):
The Estate of the late Professor Jay Newman
Qualification(s): Students majoring in Philosophy who have completed between 8.0 and 12.5 credits and have a minimum 75% cumulative average.
Amount: 2 awards of $1,000
John A. Archibald Memorial Scholarship [I0014]
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
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]
Established by Dr. John Burton, BSA 1962, a former faculty member in the Department of Animal Biosciences. 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
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]
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
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]
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
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 $900
John F. Melby Honours Thesis Prize [C0189]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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 $1,000
Kelly Bertrand Cross Country Scholarship [I0684]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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 January 15th 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
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: 2 awards of $1,000
Kip Hunter Prize [I0139]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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
Leibniz/Newton Scholarship [I0156]
Established in honour of two founding fathers of calculus. Selection will be based on highest combined average over 80% in MATH*1200 and MATH*1210 or equivalent. Not tenable with the T.D. Newton Memorial Scholarship (I0198) and Second Year Math & Stats Scholarship (I0739). A student may be considered for this award only once. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Qualification(s): Students registered in a major offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics who have completed a minimum of 4.0 but no more than 8.5 credits with a cumulative average of at least 80% and completed MATH*1200 and MATH*1210.
Amount: 1 award of $500
Leonard Conolly Exchange Student Scholarship [I0446]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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
Marilyn R. Entwistle Scholarship [I0945]
Selection will be based on personal commitment to one or more of the following areas: strengthening health systems and services, promoting universal coverage to quality health services, ensuring sustainable food production systems, promoting gender equity and social inclusiveness, alleviating and/or ending extreme poverty including hunger, and/or promoting clean water and sanitation. Evidence of the commitment will be provided in a one-page letter to the Awards Committee of the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. If all else considered equal, award goes to student with highest cumulative average. Apply by May 15th to the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Awards Committee. Include a one-page letter describing personal commitment to one or more of the following areas: strengthening health systems and services, promoting universal coverage to quality health services, ensuring sustainable food production systems, promoting gender equity and social inclusiveness, alleviating and/or ending extreme poverty including hunger, and/or promoting clean water and sanitation. Also describe your intent on pursuing a career in International Development. Indicate if you have any international travel in the upcoming year that relates to any of the following: strengthening health systems and services, promoting universal coverage to quality health services, ensuring sustainable food production systems, promoting gender equity and social inclusiveness, alleviating and/or ending extreme poverty including hunger, and/or promoting clean water and sanitation.
Donor(s):
Marilyn R. Entwistle
Qualification(s): Students registered as majors in International Development who have completed a minimum of 10.0 credits with an interest in one or more of the following areas: strengthening health systems and services, promoting universal coverage to quality health services, ensuring sustainable food production systems, promoting gender equity and social inclusiveness, alleviating and/or ending extreme poverty including hunger, and/or promoting clean water and sanitation. Students must have interest in pursuing a career in International Development. Preference is given to students pursuing international travel in the upcoming academic year.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Marion McKenzie Scholarships for Outstanding Achievement in History [I0470]
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*1050, HIST*2100, HIST*2450, HIST*2600). Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Dr. James Snell and Mrs. Leslie Snell
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 $800
Marlene Pike Memorial Scholarship [I0192]
Provided by the family and friends of Marlene Pike. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
The family and friends of the late Marlene Pike
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]
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
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
Mathematical Science Graduation Prize [C0182]
Selection is based on highest cumulative average. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Faculty members, who will be anonymous, through the College of Physical Science and Engineering Expendable Scholarship Fund
Qualification(s): Students who are graduating in June, or who have graduated in the previous two convocations with a major offered by the Department of Mathematics & Statistics and achieved a minimum 80% cumulative average.
Amount: 1 award of $500, 1 Commemorative plaque
McKendry-Baker Memorial Scholarship [I0969]
Established in memory of the late retired Guelph Deputy Chief of Police, Harold McKendry and his late wife Marlene McKendry for their lifetime dedication to policing, the community and their family. Through the careers of several family members, members of the McKendry family have served their communities with more than 105 years of police service. Apply by May 15 with a letter outlining the support provided to families in the community, including their interest in pursuing a career in police services and one letter of reference describing the impact of that support. Selection will be based on the most significant impact made in support of families in the community through positions held, extracurricular activities, and involvement on campus and in the community as evidenced by a letter of application outlining the support of families in the community and one letter of reference describing the impact of that support. Preference will be given to students who have supported families in the Guelph-Eramosa Township community.
Donor(s):
Colleen and Robert Baker
Qualification(s): Students registered in the Criminal Justice and Public Policy major who have an interest in pursuing a career in police services, have completed a minimum of 8.0 credits and who have participated in extracurricular activities in support of families within the community.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
McLean Scholarships in English [I0188]
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
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
McNeil Consumer Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship in Science [I0947]
Established to acknowledge students who demonstrate leadership by increasing advocacy for diversity and inclusion in the community. Selection will be based on greatest demonstrated leadership to increase advocacy for diversity and inclusion in the community through positions held, extracurricular activities and involvement on campus and in the community as evidenced by two letters of reference. Leadership that increases advocacy for inclusion; creating an environment that is safe, positive, respectful and diverse; recognizes and celebrates the range of social identity groups that comprise the community. Apply by May 15th to the office of the Associate Dean Academic in the College of Biological Sciences with two letters of reference. Preference will be given to leadership in the Guelph community. Students may hold this award only once.
Donor(s):
McNeil Consumer Healthcare
Qualification(s): Students registered in any program offered by the College of Biological Sciences or the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences with a minimum cumulative average of 80% who have completed 4.0 credits and who have demonstrated leadership to increase advocacy for diversity and inclusion in the community.
Amount: 1 award of $4,000
Men's Basketball Scholarships [I0638]
Recipients will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Transfer students are not eligible. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Anonymous (Alumnus)
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: 2 awards of $2,500
Mentor Scholarship in Art History [I0799]
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
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]
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)
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]
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
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]
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
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 $1,000
Michele and Maria Vannelli Scholarship [I0988]
Dr. Tony Vannelli, Dean of the College of Physical & Engineering Science from 2007 to 2016, and his wife, Voula, established this award in honour of Dr. Vannelli’s parents, Michele and Maria Vannelli. Selection will be based on high cumulative average and demonstrated engagement in the community, preferably in a leadership role supported by two letters of reference from individuals who or organizations that have knowledge of and can attest to that experience. Apply to the College of Physical & Engineering Science Awards Committee with a letter of application and two supporting reference letters from individuals or organizations attesting to community engagement experience by May 15th. This award is not tenable with the Emmanuel & Kalliope Salamalekis Scholarship (I0987).
Donor(s):
Dr. Anthony Vannelli and Voula Vannelli
Qualification(s): Students registered in any program offered by the College of Physical & Engineering Science who have completed a minimum of 5.0 credits and have demonstrated engagement in the community, preferably in a leadership role.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Mulhern Family Scholarship [I0893]
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
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]
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
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
Nancy Stoten Honours Prize in French [I0411]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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
Nick Westwood Memorial Scholarship in Spectroscopy [I0982]
In recognition of Professor Nick Westwood’s enduring contributions to the field of Molecular Spectroscopy, and his devotion to academic development and achievement at all levels, his family, friends and Department of Chemistry colleagues have established this award to honour his memory. Selection will be based on the highest grade in CHEM*2070 Structure and Spectroscopy. In the event of a tie, the award will go to the student with the highest cumulative average. Application not required.
Donor(s):
Staff, faculty and friends of the Department of Chemistry
Qualification(s): Students registered in any degree program with a minimum 80% cumulative average who have obtained a minimum of 80% in CHEM*2070 Structure and Spectroscopy.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Norma Bowen Memorial Scholarship in Psychology [I0154]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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 $1,500
O.A.C. Centennial Graduate Prizes [C0209]
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.
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]
Application is not required.
Donor(s):
O.A.C.
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]
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
Qualification(s): Students who have completed a minimum of 15.0 credits in any program offered by OAC.
Amount: 1 award of $1,500
Oxford University Press Canada Drama Scholarship [I0177]
Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Oxford University Press Canada
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
Parrish and Heimbecker Scholarship (formerly known as Heimbecker Scholarship in Entrepreneurship) [I0388]
Parrish and Heimbecker, Limited is a private, family owned business, founded in 1909 involved in many aspects of agri-business across Canada. This scholarship was established to honour Herb Heimbecker's service and contribution to the agri-food industry in Canada. Apply by May 15 to the OAC Awards Committee at oacaward@uoguelph.ca with a resume demonstrating the students’ level of involvement with the agricultural and food industry. Please include the name of the award and the Award ID number in the subject line of your email and on your application. Please also include your student ID number on your application. Selection will be based on demonstrated commitment to the agricultural and food industry measured by the approximate number of hours a student has dedicated per week to work and/or extracurricular and/or volunteer activities related to the agricultural and food industry during their Undergraduate degree.
Donor(s):
Friends and Associates of Herb Heimbecker
Qualification(s): Students registered in any OAC program, whom have completed a minimum of 10 credits who have demonstrated their passion and commitment to the agricultural and food industry through their extracurricular and/or volunteer activities during their Undergraduate degree and who aspire to have a career in the agricultural and food industry.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Paul and Daryl Moreton Memorial Athletics Scholarship [I0980]
Established by Jason and Natalie Moreton in memory of Paul and Daryl Moreton. 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):
Jason and Natalie Moreton
Qualification(s): Current member of a Gryphon Varsity Cross Country 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 $2,000
Peter Johnson Appreciation Scholarship [I1000]
Established by alumni and friends of the 1969 Gryphon Football team. 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):
Bill Morrison
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: 1 award of up to $4,500
Peter Partridge Jr. Family Scholarship [I0950]
Made possible by the generous contribution of Peter Partridge Jr., Gryphon Football alumnus and 1997 Wildman Trophy recipient. Preference given to students from the Regional Municipality of Niagara. 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):
Peter Partridge Jr.
Qualification(s): Current member of the Gryphon Football team who is registered 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 $2,000
President's Golf Tournament Scholarship in Athletics [I0892]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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@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. Selection will be based on highest cumulative average.
Donor(s):
Professional Staff Association
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]
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
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]
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
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
Project Hero Scholarship [I0979]
The University of Guelph is proud to participate in Project Hero. Project Hero started in 2009 by Retired General Rick Hillier and Honorary Lt. Colonel Kevin Reed and is a unique program providing undergraduate scholarships to children of fallen soldiers. Canadian citizens/permanent residents entering or registered full-time in any degree program who are dependent children of a member of the Canadian Armed Forces personnel deceased while serving in an active mission. “Dependent” children are under the age of 26. The restriction of 25 years does not apply to a physically or mentally disabled child who is over 25 years of age and who had this condition and was a dependent of the employee before the age of 26. Eligibility to participate in this program will be determined by Canadian Armed Forces criteria through confirmation from the Department of National Defense. This award can be held with the University of Guelph Entrance Scholarship, however, students who receive other Entrance Awards (scholarship or bursaries) will have the value of the Project Hero reduced by the value(s) of the other award(s). You can apply for this scholarship by sending an email to awards@uoguelph.ca indicating that you are a dependent child of a member of the Canadian Armed Forces personnel deceased while serving in an active mission and include your parent's full name. Once approved for this scholarship, you do not need to re-apply.
Donor(s):
University of Guelph
Qualification(s): Canadian citizens/permanent residents entering or registered full-time in any degree program who are dependent children of a member of the Canadian Armed Forces personnel deceased while serving in an active mission.
Amount: Several awards that include tuition and fees for up to Bachelor of Arts, plus $8000 toward 1st year living expenses
Psychology Core and Methodology Scholarship [I0345]
Provided by the Department of Psychology. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
The Department of Psychology
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]
Selection will be based on the highest grade in PSYC*4880. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Department of Psychology
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]
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
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]
Established to honour one of the founding fathers of statistics. Selection will be based on the highest combined average over 80% in STAT*2040 and STAT*2050 or equivalent. A student may be considered for this award only once. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Faculty, students and other affiliates of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Qualification(s): Students registered in a major offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics who have completed a minimum of 9.0 credits, but no more than 14.5 credits and have completed STAT*2040 and STAT*2050 or equivalent.
Amount: 1 award of $500
R.C. Moffatt Memorial Scholarship in Mathematical Science [I0536]
This scholarship was established by the Estate of Professor R.C. Moffatt. Selection will be based on highest cumulative average. This award is not tenable with any other awards from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Estate of Professor R.C. Moffatt
Qualification(s): Students who have completed a minimum of 9.0 credits, but no more than 19.5 credits and are registered in a major offered by the Department of Mathematics & Statistics and achieved an 80% cumulative average.
Amount: 1 award of $900
Rachel Cliff Scholarship [I0790]
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
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]
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
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
Redmen Football Scholarship [I0949]
Established by Mr. Roy Pearn and supported by Redmen Football alumni and friends. 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):
Roy Pearn
Qualification(s): Current member of the Gryphon Football team who is registered 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 $2,000
Ronald Hinch CJPP Scholarship [I0755]
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
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
Ruth and Eber Pollard Prize in Canadian History [I0362]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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.
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]
Apply to the Department of Management Awards Committee by May 15 with: 1) A 500 word personal statement describing the impact of their leadership practice in a non-profit setting including the benefits both to the student and to the organization; 2) Reference letter(s) from the organization(s) in which the leadership practice took place. In the event of a tie, the award will go to the student with the highest cumulative average. Please submit your application by email to: dom.awards@uoguelph.
Donor(s):
Scotiabank
Qualification(s): Students who have completed the Foundations of Leadership course (HROB*2010) and either completed the required 120 hours of leadership practice for the undergraduate Certificate in Leadership in a non-profit setting or are registered in the Leadership and Organizational Management major of the BComm program and have demonstrated exceptional leadership in a no-profit setting.
Amount: 5 awards of $1,000
Second Year Mathematics and Statistics Scholarship [I0739]
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
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 or equivalents with grades over 80%
Amount: 4 awards of $500
She’s Got Game Women’s Athletics Scholarship [I1005]
Made possible by the generous contribution of alumni, friends and corporate partners and the proceeds of the annual She’s Got Game Women’s Athletics Gala. 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):
University of Guelph
Qualification(s): Current member of any Gryphon women’s varsity team who is registered 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 $4,500
Sociology & Anthropology Memorial Scholarship [I0632]
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
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]
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
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
Spanish Embassy Prizes [C0269]
Application is not required.
Donor(s):
The Spanish Embassy
Qualification(s): Most outstanding graduating students in Spanish. Academic standing will be used to determine the recipient.
Amount: 2 awards of Book prizes
Stephanie Wilken Volunteer Scholarship [I0449]
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
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]
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
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
Summerlee Humanitarian Scholarships [I0964]
The Summerlee Humanitarian Scholarships, dedicated in the name of the seventh vice-chancellor of the University of Guelph, Dr. Alastair Summerlee, will provide students the opportunity to gain remarkable insight and understanding, engage in humanitarian issues of global importance and build the understanding and connections that leads to lasting change by building relationships with other like-minded individuals to change our world for the better. Apply by May 15th to Student Financial Services with a letter of no more than 500-words describing how the activities made a significant impact to furthering humanitarian efforts and include where the student is travelling to and how they intend to make a difference. At least one letter of reference must accompany the student letter, as well as a budget for planned international travel and/or conference attendance which includes fundraising goals, and verification of status as a varsity athlete if applicable. The five students who demonstrate the most significant impact made to humanitarian efforts and whose overseas plans and/or conference plans are deemed to make further impact toward humanitarian efforts; the strength of the reference letter(s); and the ability to demonstrate commitment to the proposed plan through their fundraising goals will be selected. Preference will be for one of these awards to go to a varsity athlete. In the event that applicants do not demonstrate strong past humanitarian efforts, but have demonstrated significant impacts made to improving local communities/groups, selection will be made on the strength of the applicant’s overseas plans and their commitment to humanitarian efforts. Recipients must adhere to the University of Guelph’s Safe Travel Policy.
Donor(s):
The Angel Gabriel Foundation
Qualification(s): Students registered in any program with no more than 17.5 credits completed who have demonstrated interest or commitment to humanitarian efforts including but not limited to those affecting refugees, displaced persons, and populations affected by conflict and natural disasters through volunteer positions, prior employment and/or extra-curricular activities; and who wish to expand their humanitarian efforts overseas to either assist or advocate on behalf of these groups and/or participate in a conference dealing with these issues.
Amount: 5 awards of $10,000 ($5,000 in each of the fall and winter semesters) , plus an additional up to $4,000 to support travel costs
Susan Travers Memorial Scholarship [I0975]
Established by friends, family and colleagues in Alumni Affairs and Development in Memory of Susan Travers. Susan believed in the value of education. She worked for the University of Guelph as a member of Alumni Affairs and Development and in the Department of Business. She not only encouraged her children to pursue post-secondary education, but led by example, pursuing her university degree as a mature student. Preference will be given to students registered in CSAHS and CBE. Selection will be based on highest cumulative average. No application required.
Donor(s):
The staff in Alumni Affairs and Development and Friends
Qualification(s): Students who were accepted to the University of Guelph as a “mature student” applicant and who are currently registered in any degree program.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Swiss Embassy Prizes [C0275]
Offered by the Swiss Consulate. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Mr. H.W. Gasser, Swiss Embassy of Ottawa
Qualification(s): Outstanding honour students in French, German and Italian at the end of the 8th semester.
Amount: 3 awards of Book prizes
T.D. Newton Memorial Scholarship [I0198]
Established in honour of Professor Ted Newton, the founding chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Selection is based on the highest average in a minimum of 4.0 credits. A student may be considered for this award once only. This award is not tenable with Leibniz/Newton Scholarship (I0156) or the Second Year Math and Statistics Scholarship (I0739). Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Qualification(s): Students registered in a major offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits but no more than 8.5 credits.
Amount: 1 award of $1,500
T.K. Warley Agrifood Policy Prize [I0212]
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
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
Thomas H. Peters Scholarship [I0233]
Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Friends and associates of Thomas H. Peters
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 Heslip Scholarships [I1003]
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):
Mr. Tom Heslip
Qualification(s): Current members of the Gryphon Women's Varsity Basketball team who have achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student athlete.
Amount: 2 awards of $2,500
Tom Mooney Scholarship [I0709]
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
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]
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
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
Track and Field Dynasty Scholarship [I1014]
Made possible by the generous contributions of the Alumni of the Gryphon Track and Field Team. The recipient 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):
Alumni of the Track and Field Team
Qualification(s): Current member of the Guelph Gryphon Track and Field team who is registered in an undergraduate program and who has achieved a minimum 75% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Tricar Group Scholarship [I0948]
This award has been made possible by the generous contribution of the Tricar Group, an award winning manager and developer of multi-family high rise buildings. Preference will be given to students registered in the Bachelor of Commerce 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):
Tricar Group
Qualification(s): Current member of the Gryphon Football team who is registered 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 $2,000
Truscott Family Scholarship in Justice Studies [I0775]
Apply by Sept 30 with an e-mail to the Coordinator, Criminal Justice and Public Policy Program at cjpp@uoguelph.ca demonstrating an interest in and previous contribution to social justice issues. Applicants must also provide contact information for teachers and/or community leaders who were involved in this work. Selection will be based on the most significant contributions made to social justice issues.
Donor(s):
Truscott Family
Qualification(s): Students registered in their first semester of the BA program majoring in Criminal Justice and Public Policy who have made contributions to social justice issues.
Amount: 2 awards of $1,500
Tucker Scholarship for Women in Mathematical Science [I0483]
Established by Emma Tucker, B.Sc. Statistics, 1996, to encourage women in the study of Mathematics and Statistics. Selection will be based on high cumulative average and contributions made to student life within the department. Apply by May 15th to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics main office with a letter outlining contributions to student life within the department.
Donor(s):
Emma Tucker, B.Sc.'96
Qualification(s): Female students registered full-time in a major offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics who have completed a minimum 9.0 credits and demonstrated contributions to student life within the department.
Amount: 1 award of $500
United Steelworkers Local 4120 Scholarship [I0293]
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
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]
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
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
University of Guelph Retirees Association Scholarship [I0569]
Established in 2007 to acknowledge in-course student achievement. The student having the highest cumulative average will be selected and in the event of a tie, the student with the highest average in the last two semesters of full-time studies will be chosen. Apply by May 15th to Student Financial Services with a letter indicating name of and relationship to a retiree of the University of Guelph. Recipients cannot hold this scholarship and another scholarship greater than $1,500 at the same time.
Donor(s):
University of Guelph Retirees Association (U.G.R.A.)
Qualification(s): Students with a minimum cumulative average of 75% registered in a degree program who are related to a retiree of the University of Guelph as child, grand child or great grand child who have not held the scholarship before.
Amount: 1 award of $1,500
Van Stralen and Van Der Hoeven Memorial Scholarship [I0296]
The scholarship will be awarded to the student who has demonstrated academic achievement and exemplary leadership. Apply by May 15th to Student Financial Services with a one-page summary demonstrating leadership skills gained through participation in extracurricular activities, both within the university and the broader community. Preference will be given to students who have completed between 3 and 10 credits at the time of application for the award.
Donor(s):
Mr. & Mrs. J. Van Stralen & family and Mr. & Mrs. Hans Van Der Hoeven & family
Qualification(s): Students registered in any program who have achieved a minimum of 80% cumulative average and participated in extra- curricular activities.
Amount: 1 award of $2,000
W.C. Winegard Medal [C0311]
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
Qualification(s): Graduating student who excels both academically and in extracurricular activities.
Amount: 1 award of a Gold medal
W.N. Vaughan Medal [C0299]
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
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]
In honour of W.S. Reid, Professor Emeritus. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Department of History
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]
In honour of W. S. Reid, Professor Emeritus. Application is not required.
Donor(s):
Department of History
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]
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
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 Mathematical Science Scholarship [I0544]
This scholarship is named in honour of Professor Wally Fraser, a founding member of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The recipient will be selected on the basis of the highest average in a minimum of 4.0 credits from semesters 3 and 4. A student may be considered for this award only once. This award is not tenable with Gordon Ashton Mathematical Science Scholarship (I0543) or the R.C. Moffat Memorial Scholarship in Mathematical Science (I0536). Application is not required.
Donor(s):
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics and (retired) Professor Dixon More, C.P.E.S.
Qualification(s): Students who are registered in a major offered by the Department of Mathematics & Statistics who have completed a minimum of 9.0 credits, but no more than 14.5 credits.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Warren Jestin Scholarship in Canadian Economic Policy [I0557]
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
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
Warren Stein Memorial Scholarship [I0955]
Apply by May 15th to the OAC awards committee (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) with a letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your studies related to swine. Please include the name of the award and the award ID number in the subject line of your email and on your letter. Selection will be based on the highest cumulative average.
Donor(s):
Canadian Swine Breeders Association
Qualification(s): Students registered in any program offered by OAC who have completed 10.0 credits or more and who are engaged in swine related studies.
Amount: 1 award of $2,000
William and Nona Heaslip Essay Prize [I0801]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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 of up to $4500
William P. Weber Football Scholarship [I0634]
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
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]
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
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
Women’s Rugby Hall of Fame Scholarship [I1001]
Established by the members of the 1994 and 1998 Championship Women’s Rugby teams, inducted in the Gryphon Hall of Fame in 2004 and 2012 respectively. 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):
Colette McAuley
Qualification(s): Current member of the Gryphon Women’s Rugby 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 up to $4,500
Year 3 Mathematical Science Scholarship [I0506]
The recipients will be selected on the basis of the first and second highest averages in a minimum of 4.0 credits from semesters 5 and 6. This award is not tenable with the R.C. Moffatt Memorial Scholarship in Mathematical Science (I0536). Application is not required.
Donor(s):
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics and C. Dixon More
Qualification(s): Students who have completed a minimum of 14.0 credits, but no more than 19.5 credits and are registered in a major offered by the Department of Mathematics & Statistics.
Amount: 2 awards of $750
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