IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Entrance Scholarships
| Amos & William Lowe Memorial Scholarship [E0158] | |
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| Endowed by the late William B. Lowe of Fort Francis, Ontario. Preference will be given first to eligible students from the district of Rainy River, then from the district of Kenora or Thunder Bay, and finally from the remaining districts of Northern Ontario. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
William B. Lowe and Amos Edgar Lowe
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| Qualification(s): | Student entering any of the undergraduate degree programs of the Ontario Agricultural College. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| Angelo and Frank Agro Undergraduate Scholarship [E0520] | |
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| These scholarships are provided by the Agro Scholarship Fund. Apply, by April 15, to Student Financial Services (awards@uoguelph.ca), with a one to two-page, point-form listing of 4-H activities. This list should describe current or past activities within 4H and the position titles/names, if applicable. Attach a reference letter from a 4H club official. These scholarships will be awarded to the students demonstrating the most active involvement with 4H clubs. The committee will consider any appropriate elements, such as the length of membership in 4H, leadership role(s) in support of 4H, creativity in 4H outreach, and coordination with other rural and academic activities. Credit will be given to those who have achieved in county, provincial and national 4H competitions. Recipients must maintain full-time studies and at least a 70% program average each year for continuation of the award. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Frank Agro Estate
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students entering semester 1 who have attained a minimum 75% admission average and completion of a minimum of 10 - 4H projects. |
| Amount: | 7 awards of $7,000 (payable over 4 years of study) |
| Atkinson Family Scholarship [E0972] | |
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| Established by the Atkinson Family in honour of Walter McFee and Johnny Atkinson for their passion for farming, family and community. Selection will be based on highest admission average. No application required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Amy and Bryan Atkinson
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program offered by the Ontario Agriculture College (OAC). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| B.Sc.(Agr.) Alfred McInroy "Mac" Cuddy Memorial Scholarship [E0669] | |
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| Established by the Estate of Alfred McInroy (Mac) Cuddy, BSA '42 and awarded to the two students who demonstrate high academic achievement and involvement in agriculture-related activities. Apply to Student Financial Services (awards@uoguelph.ca) by April 15 with a one page letter outlining career aspirations, extracurricular and community involvement in agriculture-related activities. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Estate of Alfred McInroy Cuddy
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering the first semester of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a minimum of 80.0% admission average. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $2,000 |
| Barry Lee Scholarship for Agricultural Excellence [E0797] | |
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| Established to recognize Barry Lee’s 19 years of service as a Counsellor and his strong support of rural and agricultural activities in the region. Preference will be given to students from the Regional Municipality of Halton. Selection will be based on highest admission average. No application is required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Regional Municipality of Halton
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any undergraduate program offered by OAC. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Board of Governors' Scholarships [E0317] | |
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| This scholarship is considered one of the University of Guelph's most prestigious entrance scholarships with only 25 awards being awarded each year. Recipients of this scholarship are entering their program with one of the highest admission averages of that cohort. The scholarship will be renewed each year provided recipients remain registered in full-time studies and achieve a minimum 80.0% average in their previous academic year of full-time study. Students who fail to qualify for a payment may re-qualify by subsequently obtaining an 80.0% or better average in the previous academic year of full time study. Payments lost cannot be added to the end of the award period. This award cannot be held with the President's, Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's or Chancellors' Scholarships. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Board of Governors
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| Qualification(s): | Academically outstanding entering students with the highest admission averages of the entering cohort. |
| Amount: | 25 awards of $20,000 (payable over 4 years of study) |
| Chancellor's Scholarships [E0688] | |
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| This scholarship was established in 2009 in honour of current and past University of Guelph Chancellors and is considered one of the most prestigious entrance awards offered by the University of Guelph. Selection will be made on demonstrated superior leadership ability and potential as evidenced through positions held, extra-curricular activities, involvement in high school and communities and reference support. Students apply by January 25 by completing the online application. Short-listed candidates will be invited to campus for an interview. This scholarship cannot be held with the President’s Scholarships, the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships, or the Board of Governors’ Scholarships. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering a degree program with a minimum 90% admission average who have taken leadership roles in activities that demonstrate an interest in international relations and development, or leadership roles in activities relating to arts and culture and demonstrate the potential to become a leader in society. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $42,000 ($8,250 annually for 4 years of study plus one $9,000 stipend for summer research assistantship) |
| Dr. C. John Small Commonwealth Scholarship [I0611] | |
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| Established in honour of Dr. C. John Small, OAC BSA '42, Hon D. Law '75, and his lifelong dedication to foreign service. Selection will be based on the assessment of : (a) a one-page submission describing the significance for the student visiting Guelph to the program of study at the partner exchange University, (b) two faculty references of no more than one-page each, and (c) consistent high performance in course work completed, as documented by a transcript of program grades to date. Apply to the Centre for International Programs by May 1 for visiting during the subsequent Fall or Winter semesters with the above mentioned documents. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Jean K. Small
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time visiting exchange students registered for at least one semester from a Commonwealth developing country who are pursuing studies or conducting research in the area of agriculture and rural development. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Dr. Jack Britney Scholarship [E0034] | |
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| Established in memory of Dr. Jack Britney, a graduate of '57A and O.A.C. '60 and former faculty member in the former School of Food Agriculture and Resource Economics and Extension Education. Selection will be based on the students entering with the highest admission average. Apply by April 15 to Student Financial Services (awards@uoguelph.ca) with a statement indicating the program and where the Diploma was taken and when. | |
| Donor(s): |
Friends and Associates
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any OAC degree program with a preference given to students who graduated from any University of Guelph Associate Diploma program. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,750 |
| Ed Carter/University of Guelph Faculty Association Scholarship [E0292] | |
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| Award is payable at $750 per annum in the student's 1st, 3rd, and 5th semester levels, provided a cumulative average of at least a 70% is maintained. To receive the final payment, the recipient would normally be entering the 5th semester level within a period of 3 calendar years from the date of admission. Awarded to the student with the highest admission average. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph Faculty Association
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph from Wellington county. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,250 ($750 in the 1st, 3rd, and 5th semesters) |
| Ernie Kendall Science Entrance Scholarship [E0668] | |
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| Established by Ernest Kendall, O.A.C. B.S.A. 1932 and awarded to the student entering a science program with the highest admission average. Preference will be given to students that graduated from Elmira District School. This award is not tenable with the President's Scholarships, the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships or the Board of Governors' Scholarships. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Ernest W. Kendall
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any sciences (B.Sc., B.Sc.(Agr.), B.Sc.(Env.), B.Sc.(Tech), B.A.Sc., B.A.S., B.B.R.M., B.Eng.) degree program with a minimum 80.0% admission average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| Gordon W. Innes Scholarship [E0140] | |
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| Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Gordon W. 'Sparky' Innes Scholarship Fund Committee of the Woodstock Agricultural Society.
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| Qualification(s): | Student entering any degree program from Oxford County with the highest admission average. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Hardy International Student Scholarship [E0659] | |
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| Selection is based on the assessment of the student's admission application and preference is given in the following order: students from Haiti; students from Africa; then any other international student. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Marion Hardy
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time international students (defined as paying the international student tuition and fees) entering any degree program. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| International Student Entrance Scholarships [E0408] | |
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| In support of the University's strategic direction of internationalism, entrance scholarships are available each Fall semester to the top international students entering their first semester of an undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph. Applicants must submit all relevant documentation for admission consideration by March 1 to be considered for a scholarship. These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students on a "student visa" entering an undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph with a record of high academic achievement and extracurricular involvement, and studying full-time. This award is offered for the first year of study. |
| Amount: | Several awards ranging in value from $2,000 - $8,500 |
| J.D. MacLachlan Scholarship [E0170] | |
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| Provided by the family of J.D. MacLachlan. The recipient will be the student entering with the highest admission average. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The J.D. MacLachlan Trust
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program at the University of Guelph. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Jack and Lillian MacDonald Scholarship [E0379] | |
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| Family, friends, and colleagues of Lillian MacDonald and Dr. Jack MacDonald, Vice-President, Academic, of the University of Guelph from 1986 to 1995, have established a scholarship that recognizes their commitment to increasing the accessibility of post-secondary education to Aboriginal 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
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| Qualification(s): | Entering students coming from the Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $900 |
| James MacMillan Memorial Scholarship [E0494] | |
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| Established in memory of James MacMillan, his great uncle, by Austin Conway of Toronto. Selection will be based on highest cumulative average. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Austin Conway
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any program offered by OAC who graduated from an Associate Diploma program from the University of Guelph. Preference will be given to students from Eastern Ontario which includes the counties of Prescott and Russell, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Lanark, Renfrew, Leeds and Grenville, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington; and the City of Ottawa and to students entering the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or the Bachelor of Commerce in Food and Agricultural Business, or the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,500 |
| Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships [E0689] | |
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| Established in 2001 in honour of Lincoln Alexander, Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Guelph and former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, on his 80th birthday They are intended to enhance student diversity and are one of the most prestigious entrance awards at the University of Guelph. Selection will be made on demonstrated superior leadership ability and potential as evidenced through positions held, extra-curricular activities, involvement in high school and communities and reference support. Students apply by January 25 by completing the online application. Short-listed candidates will be invited to campus for an interview. This award cannot be held with the President’s Scholarships, the Chancellors' Scholarships or the Board of Governors’ Scholarships. | |
| Donor(s): |
Many Donors
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering a degree program with a minimum 90% admission average who have made significant leadership contributions to their schools and communities. In addition, students must be: Aboriginal (First Nations, Inuit and Métis); or a person with a disability; or a racialized person. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $42,000 ($8,250 annually for 4 years of study plus one $9,000 stipend for summer research assistantship) |
| McArthur-Humphries Scholarship [E0183] | |
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| An equal number of awards are available to students from each county. In the case of insufficient eligible applicants from one county, the awards will be given to eligible applicants from the other county. These scholarships are awarded to students with the highest admission averages. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Wilhelmina McArthur-Humphries Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program with a minimum 75% admission average from Lanark and Wellington Counties. |
| Amount: | 8 awards of $1,000 |
| OAC 1968 Scholarship [E1008] | |
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| The Class of OAC 1968 established this bursary to celebrate their 50th anniversary. In reflecting on many of their own experiences the class generously supports undergraduate students in any OAC program with demonstrated financial need. Selection will be based on greatest financial need. Students must maintain enrolment in an OAC academic program to maintain their award. Students do not need to continue to demonstrate financial need for all 4 years to continue to receive this award. Apply by April 15 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) and a summary of agriculture related activities to Student Financial Services (awards@uoguelph.ca). | |
| Donor(s): |
The Class of OAC 1968
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any OAC degree program who have demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who participated in agriculture-related activities/organizations during their high school career such as Junior Farmers or 4-H. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $10,000 (payable over 8 semesters |
| OAC 51 Leadership Scholarship [E0930] | |
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| Established by the class of OAC ’51 to promote and encourage leadership in OAC. Apply to Student Financial Services (awards@uoguelph.ca) by April 15 with a letter, maximum two pages, outlining demonstrated leadership in High School or community extracurricular activities. Selection will be based on significant demonstrated leadership in high school or community involvement. | |
| Donor(s): |
Class of OAC 1951
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program. |
| Amount: | 5 awards of $4,000 |
| OAC Specialist High Skills Major Program Scholarships (SHSM) [E0832] | |
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| The scholarships will be awarded to the 3 students with the highest admission averages. No application is required. | |
| Donor(s): |
OAC Dean’s Office Liaison Program
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any OAC undergraduate program with a minimum 75% admission average who are/were registered in the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM). |
| Amount: | 3 awards of $1,000 |
| President's & Chancellor's Finalists Scholarship [E0651] | |
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| Established in recognition of demonstrated academic excellence, leadership ability and participation in the President's and Chancellor's Scholarship interviews. These scholarships will be awarded to those students who were not selected for a President's or Chancellor's Scholarship and register in any degree program in the fall semester of the same scholarship competition year. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Provost, and Vice-President Academic of the University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program who have been interviewed for consideration for a President's or Chancellor's Scholarship. |
| Amount: | several awards of $1,000 |
| President's Scholarship [E0238] | |
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| Established in 1987 in honour of their donors or distinguished members of the University and are considered one of the most prestigious entrance awards at the University of Guelph. Selection will be made on demonstrated superior leadership ability and potential as evidenced through positions held, extra-curricular activities, involvement in high school and communities and reference support. Students apply by January 25 by completing the online application. Short-listed candidates will be invited to campus for an interview. This scholarship cannot be held with the Chancellors' Scholarships, the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships or the Board of Governors’ Scholarships. | |
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A number of President's Scholarships have been named in honour of the following people and/or donors:
Cecil H. Franklin and Ingrid Franklin
In honour of Cecil Franklin, former Chair of the Board of Governors and Honorary Fellow of the University, the University
of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards to recognize his financial contributions and volunteer
support to the President's Entrance Scholarship program.
Charles S. Humphrey
In memory of Charles S. Humphrey, a former President of Hart Chemical Company Canada Ltd. and long-time friend, the University
has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards to recognize his financial contribution through his estate to the
President's Entrance Scholarship program.
Jack R. Longstaffe
The University of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards in memory of Jack R. Longstaffe to recognize
his financial contribution through his estate to the President's Entrance Scholarship program.
Burton C. Matthews
The University of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards in honour of Burton C. Matthews to recognize
his insight and leadership in establishing the President's Entrance Scholarship program.
Kathleen and Frederick Metcalf
Mr. and Mrs. F.T. Metcalf of Guelph have endowed this award. After a distinguished career in cable TV, broadcasting and publishing,
the late Mr. Metcalf retired as President of Maclean Hunter Ltd. and Chairman of the Board of Maclean Hunter Cable Ltd. He
was Honorary Chairman of Maclean Hunter Cable Ltd. and a member of the University of Guelph Heritage Board (1996).
Rol-land Farms Limited
Two of the scholarships are endowed by the four shareholders of Rol-land Farms Limited of Blenheim, Ontario, Hank, Peter,
Arthur and Eric Vander Pol and their families. The Vander Pol families are generous supporters of a number of University projects
and programs.
Lillian Stewart Usher
The University of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards in honour of Lillian Stewart Usher a friend
of the University to recognize her financial contribution through her estate to the President's Entrance Scholarship program.
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering a degree program with a minimum 90% admission average who have made significant leadership contributions to their schools and/or communities. |
| Amount: | 8 awards of $42,000 ($8,250 annually for 4 years of study plus one $9,000 stipend for summer research assistantship) |
| Project Hero Scholarship [E0979] | |
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| 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
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| 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 |
| Quinn Memorial Scholarship [E0578] | |
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| Established in memory of Ronald J. Quinn (O.A.C. '35) to an entering O.A.C. international full-time or exchange student. Selection will be based on academic performance, letters of reference and an assessment of the admission application package. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Helen Quinn (O.A.C. '35)
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| Qualification(s): | Entering semester one of an O.A.C. program to an international full-time student or to an international exchange student with a preference to those students from developing nations. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| Robert Thompson Scholarship [E0283] | |
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| Established in memory of the late Robert Thompson and awarded to a student with high academic standing Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
The estate of Mrs. Sarah Jane Fiske
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering the first semester of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Ted Morwick Scholarship [E0796] | |
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| Established by Ted Morwick, honorary alumni. The student with the highest admission average will be selected. This award is conditional on maintaining a 80% average in the previous year of full time study. If a current award recipient does not meet the renewal criteria for one year, they will be given the opportunity to re-qualify. (i.e. The student recipient does not maintain 80% in their first year. They will not receive the award for their second year of school. If at the end of their second year they have raised their average back up to 80% or higher, they would receive the award for their third year.) If a student does not qualify for two years in a row, they would fully lose the award, with no opportunity to re-qualify. This scholarship is not tenable with the Chancellors', President’s or Board of Governors' Scholarships. No application is necessary. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Edward (Ted) Morwick
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program in the College of Arts. |
| Amount: | 4 award of $8,000 (payable over four years.) |
| University of Guelph Entrance Scholarships [E0291] | |
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| The value of this scholarship is determined by the admission average as calculated by Admission Services and will be offered with your offer of admission to Guelph. The scholarship will be applied directly to the student's financial account in two equal payments in the fall and winter semesters. Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering their first year of post-secondary studies for the first time with a minimum 85.0% admission average. |
| Amount: | Several awards of $2,000, Several awards of $3,000 |
| W. Penri Morris Memorial Scholarship [E0430] | |
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| Established by the family in memory of Penri Morris, who was killed World War II action in 1944 at the age of 21. Penri grew up on the family fruit farm near Forest, Ontario. After graduating from high school, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and was attached to the Royal Air Force Bomber Command as a navigator at the time of this death. Awarded to the student with the highest cumulative academic performance above 75% in all courses of the last year in high school study (full-time or equivalent study). Application is not required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Prof. Rosalina Morris
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering first year of any undergraduate program from North Lambton Secondary School in Forest, Ontario, in their absence, from Lambton County, and their absence, from Ontario. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Walter and Halina Slabikowski Scholarship [E0766] | |
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| This scholarship was established in memory of Walter and Halina Slabikowski who sent their first generation Canadian born children to university to enrich their lives and provide them with greater opportunities. The award will be given to the student with the highest admission average. The residence deposit must be received by published deadline date. Submit by email to awards@uoguelph.ca your full name, student ID number and a statement attesting to your parents’ place of birth and non participation in post secondary education by April 15th. | |
| Donor(s): |
Irene Thompson and Slabikowski Family
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program planning to live in a Guelph campus residence whose parents immigrated to Canada and have never participated in post secondary studies. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Waterloo-Wellington Science & Engineering Fair (WWSEF) Scholarship [E0619] | |
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| Established to recognize excellence of the project submissions and encourage students to pursue university studies at the University of Guelph. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Gold medal winners in the Senior Entries classification (WWSEF) that are registered in year one of any degree program at the University of Guelph. |
| Amount: | various awards of $1,000 |