IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Commerce
In-course Scholarships with Financial Need
| Agnes Yuen Leadership Scholarship [I4401] | |
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| Apply by October 7 to Student Financial Services with a completed University of Guelph Financial Need Assessment Form along with a statement of up to 500 words outlining leadership and involvement in volunteer activities. Selection will be based on demonstrated exemplary leadership through involvement with on campus or off campus volunteer activities (student associations/charitable or non-profit organizations) as described in a statement. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. John and Mrs. Agnes Yuen with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in a program offered by the College of Business and Economics who have completed between 5.0 and 17.5 credits with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,400 |
| Barbara A. Bowen Scholarship [I4390] | |
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| Established by Barbara A. Bowen, MAC '57. Preference will be given to students registered in Department of Family Relations and Nutrition. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Barbara A. Bowen with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
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| Qualification(s): | Students who have a minimum 75% average and are registered in any degree program in the College of Social and Applied Human Science with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $5,500 |
| Bill Allen Scholarship [I4544] | |
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| This scholarship is awarded in honour of Bill Allen, former Deputy Minister, Tourism and Recreation. The Ontario Tourism Industry with the assistance of the Ontario government's OTSS program established this scholarship for the student that demonstrates financial need, high academic achievement and evidence of strong leadership ability. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services, by October 7 and include a resume and complete list of extracurricular activities. Students must list this award name on the N.A.F. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Ontario Tourism Industry, friends and colleagues of Bill Allen
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| Qualification(s): | Students must be enrolled in a major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management , have completed 8.00 to 12.50 credits at the time of application, and have at least a 75% average in the last two equivalent full-time semesters. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,500 |
| Brian Kenneth Howard Memorial Scholarship [I4548] | |
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| Established by Kenneth and Irene Howard in memory of their son, Brian Kenneth Howard. Awarded to a student assessed as having financial need with a preference given to students from York, Durham or Simcoe counties. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Kenneth and Irene Howard with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
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| Qualification(s): | Student registered in any degree program with a minimum 75.0% cumulative average. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $3,000 |
| Canada Bread Limited Scholarships [I4509] | |
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| Provided annually by Canada Bread Limited with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services, by October 7. To be considered for this award you must list it on your N.A.F. The scholarships will be distributed based on financial need. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Canada Bread Limited with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Student must have completed 13.00 to 17.50 credits in the B.Comm. program, in a major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management , at the time of application and have at least 70% average in the last two equivalent full-time semesters. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,300 |
| Cara Operations Scholarships [I4503] | |
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| Provided by Cara operations, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services, by October 7. To be considered for this award, you must list it on your N.A.F. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Cara operations Limited with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in a major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management , who have completed at least 4.0 credits but no more than 17.5 credits at the time of application and have at least a 70% average in the last two full-time equivalent semesters. Preference will be given to students with no more than 7.5 credits. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,500, 2 awards of $1,000 |
| City of Guelph 175th Anniversary Scholarship [I0515] | |
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| Funded by a leadership gift from the City of Guelph and donations from business and community leaders, this scholarship was established in 2002. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a letter describing volunteer activities, one reference letter from an individual familiar with the volunteer and/or community service contributions, and a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). Selection will include equally weighted consideration of academic performance, leadership both on and off campus and financial need. This award may be held only once. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Guelph Community Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits with a minimum 70.0% cumulative average, demonstrated volunteer leadership on campus and/or in the community and financial need. Applicants must be graduates of a City of Guelph high school and be Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the time of application. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| Dr. Kenneth & Nancy Lawless [I4552] | |
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| Selection will be based on financial need. Apply by October 7 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. Kenneth W. Lawless with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
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| Qualification(s): | Student registered in any program offered by the Ontario Agricultural College who has completed at least 5 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and has demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,700 |
| Eleanor Morgan & Bill Archibald Scholarships [I4540] | |
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| The family of Eleanor and Bill Archibald, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, provide this scholarship in memory of their parents. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a letter outlining community involvement to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Family of Eleanor & Bill Archibald with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program with a minimum of 5.0 credits who have cumulative 70% average, has demonstrated community involvement, and financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (See General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,500 |
| Erin Demers Memorial Scholarship [I0406] | |
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| The family and friends of Erin Demers, a first-year student at the University of Guelph who was tragically killed in a car accident in 1996, have established this scholarship in her memory. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.), along with one supporting reference letter from a Residence Assistant, Residence Manager, or Residence Officer. | |
| Donor(s): |
Family and friends of Erin Katrina Demers
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| Qualification(s): | Students who have resided in an on-campus residence during their first year who have completed a minimum of 5.0 credits and who have a minimum 70% cumulative average. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need and who have participated significantly in extracurricular activities. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,800 |
| Euclid-Hitachi Scholarships [I4517] | |
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| Established by Euclid-Hitachi of Canada Ltd., with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to assist students with financial need to continue their studies as full-time students. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Euclid-Hitachi of Canada Ltd. with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students with a minimum cumulative average of 70% with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,500 |
| Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts ACCESS Scholarship [I4533] | |
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| Established with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.), one letter of reference from a previous or current employer in the hotel, food and tourism industry and a covering letter from the applicant that includes a statement of interest in the industry to Student Financial Services, by October 7. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Ltd. with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the B.Comm. program, in a major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management , with a minimum of 5.00 credits, demonstrated financial need, a minimum 70% average in the last two equivalent full-time semesters and an interest in the industry. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $500 |
| Graham Family Incentive Scholarship [I4506] | |
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| Provided by Harvey Graham (O.A.C. '39) with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Harvey Graham O.A.C. '39 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering the fourth year of a four year degree program, maintaining at least a 70% program average and demonstrating financial need, who have previously received the Harvey Graham Bursary. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $6,000 |
| Guelph Campus Co-operative Centennial Scholarship [I0867] | |
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| In recognition of the Guelph Campus Co-operative’s centennial anniversary and the students who founded it, this scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who are members of the Guelph Campus Co-operative. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form and a photocopy of your valid co-operative membership card. | |
| Donor(s): |
Guelph Campus Co-operative
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program at the University of Guelph who have completed a minimum of 5.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and have demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Journey's End Management Inc. Scholarships (ACCESS) [I4504] | |
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| Provided by Journey's End Corporation with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. The award will be distributed based on financial need. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Journey's End Corporation with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students in the B.Comm. program, in a major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management , who have completed 13.0 to 17.5 credits at the time of application and have at least a 70% average in the last two equivalent full-time semesters. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,350 |
| MAC 1954 Scholarship [I0911] | |
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| Preference will be given to students registered in the department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. Apply by October 7 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment form. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Class of MAC 1954
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Science with a minimum 75% average with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Marriott Scholarship in Tribute to Stuart Jolifffe [I4553] | |
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| Provided by Marriott Hotels & Resorts Canada ( formerly Delta Hotels Limited) with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. have establishes the Stuart A. Jolliffe Scholarshi to honor his leagacy and the sginificant impact he has not only in hospitality, but in the communities where he lived.Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a once page letter demonstration the positive impact their contributions had on the community. Submit application to Student Financial Services, by October 7. To be considered for this award you must list it on your N.A.F. The scholarships will be awarded based on financial need. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Mariott Hotels & Resorts Canada
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| Qualification(s): | Studentsregistered in a major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management , have completed 8.00 to 12.50 credits at the time of application, and have at least a 70% cumulative average last two Preference will be given to students who have transferred from a community college. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,200 |
| Nora Spence Memorial Scholarship [I4394] | |
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| This scholarship was created by George and Jane Spence in memory of their daughter Nora Spence, O.A.C. BSc.’06 with the aid of the Ontario government’s OTSS program. Selection will be based high academic achievement. Apply by October 7th to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Jane and George Spence with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
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| Qualification(s): | BSC students registered in a major offered by O.A.C. who have a minimum cumulative average of 75% and demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,750 |
| O.A.C. '52 Scholarships [I4538] | |
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| Offered by the class of O.A.C.'52, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter highlighting involvement in leadership and community activities and/or university life along with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
O.A.C. '52 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | O.A.C. students enrolled in the B.Sc.(Agr.), B.Comm., B.Sc. ,or B.Sc.(Env.) programs who have demonstrated financial need, who are in good academic standing and who have demonstrated leadership. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 5 awards of $3,250 |
| Profile Hospitality Group Scholarship [I0889] | |
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| Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7 to Student Financial Services. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. Applications from International students must include their NAF along with a letter indicating interest in being considered for this scholarship. | |
| Donor(s): |
Profile Hospitality Group
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management with financial need and who have completed a minimum of 14.0 credits. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| R. Douglas and Kathleen Kennedy Scholarship in O.A.C. [I0547] | |
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| Douglas (O.A.C. '39) and Kathleen (MAC '39) Kennedy met at a "hop" on campus in 1937 and later married. They established this scholarship to celebrate their time on campus and their 62 years of marriage. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Kathleen Kennedy and the late Mr. R. Douglas Kennedy
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| Qualification(s): | This scholarship will be awarded to a student in O.A.C. with high academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,200 |
| Residence Life Staff Scholarship [I0697] | |
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| Selection will be made on the basis of demonstrated financial need and strong community involvement both inside and outside of residence. Students apply by completing the online Residence Life Staff Scholarship form and submit a letter of support from a Residence Life Staff member or member of Residence Student Government by March 1 to the Director of Student Housing. Recipients must reside in a Guelph main campus residence for the full year in which they hold this award in order to receive the full award, or one full semester to receive $250 of the award, and are required to submit their residence deposit by the published due date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Student Housing Services
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program with a minimum 70% average who have successfully attained a Residence Life Staff position with Student Housing Services and who are receiving OSAP or financial assistance through their provincial/territorial student loan program. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $500 |
| Returning Student Residence Scholarship [I0696] | |
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| Selection will be made on the basis of demonstrated financial need and strong community involvement both inside and outside of residence. Students apply by completing the online Returning Student Residence Scholarship form, submit a one-page summary of community involvement, and submit a letter of support from a Residence Life Staff member or member of Residence Student Government by March 1 to the Director of Student Housing. This is award is conditional upon the student remaining in a Guelph main campus residence for two full semesters to receive the entire $500 award , or one full semester to receive $250 of the award. | |
| Donor(s): |
Student Housing Services
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program who plan to reside in residence in second, third or fourth year who are receiving OSAP or financial assistance through their provincial/territorial student loan program and have a minimum 70% average. |
| Amount: | 3 awards of $500 |
| Tara Lynn Giuliani Memorial Scholarship [I0375] | |
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| Funded by the Tara Lynn Giuliani Foundation at the Hamilton Community Foundation in memory of Tara Lynn Giuliani, a bright young woman who did not let blindness stand in the way of her studies at the University of Guelph. Apply to Student Financial Services by Oct. 7th with a letter from SAS indicating registration with SAS and/or visual impairment along with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. Selection is based on financial need | |
| Donor(s): |
Tara Lynn Giuliani Foundation at the Hamilton Community Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program who have achieved a minimum of 70% cumulative average, are registered with Student Accessibility Services and who have demonstrated financial need. Preference given to students with a visual impairment. |
| Amount: | 1 award or more, depending on direction from the donor each year of varying amounts, but not less than $1,000 |
| TDL Group Corp. Brian Cresswell Memorial Scholarship [I4545] | |
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| This scholarship was established by the TDL Group Corporation with the assistance of the Ontario government's OTSS program and is awarded in memory of Brian Cresswell, former Assistant Director of Research and Development, who during his 13 years with the TDL Group Corp. was instrumental in the development of some of Tim Horton's most successful products. He is remembered by his friends at TDL for his positive attitude, passion and incredible commitment to the company. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services, by October 7. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
The TDL Group Corporation with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Hotel and Food Administration major of the B.Comm. degree program who have completed at least 8.0 credits but no more than 17.5 credits with a minimum 75% average in the last two full-time equivalent semesters and have demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $4,500 |
| Westmont Hospitality Group ACCESS Scholarship [I4126] | |
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| Provided by Journey's End Corporation with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. To be considered for this award, you must list it on your N.A.F. The award will be distributed based on financial need. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Journey's End Corporation with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students in the B.Comm. program, in a major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management , who have completed 13.0 to 17.5 credits at the time of application and have at least a 70% average in the last two equivalent full-time semesters. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,350 |
| William & Nona Heaslip Scholarship [I0589] | |
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| Students must apply to Student Financial Services by submitting a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. Recipients of this award can have this award renewed for up to 3 years provided they continue to demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum 70% cumulative average of full-time (minimum 80% of a full course load) study. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Students that have completed 4.0 credits but no more than 6.0 credits in any degree program; are a Canadian citizen/permanent resident; have a minimum 70% cumulative average; and demonstrate financial need. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $15,000 |