IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Commerce
In-course Scholarships
Aboriginal Student Engagement Scholarship [I0922] | |
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Established in 2014 by the Aboriginal Student Association, the Aboriginal Student Engagement Scholarship demonstrates the ASA's commitment to supporting Aboriginal learners. The scholarship will be awarded to a student identifying as First Nation (status and non-status), Métis or Inuit, who is engaged in the Aboriginal community either in their home community or at the University of Guelph. Apply to Student Financial Services by May 15 with a one-page letter self-identifying as First Nation (status and non-status), Métis or Inuit and outline volunteer/leadership experience within the Aboriginal community. The letter must be accompanied by a document from a member of their community (such as an elder, employer, volunteer supervisor or ARC staff member) with an explanation of the volunteer/leadership involvement and illustrating the contributions of the student to the Aboriginal community including number of volunteer hours. This can include but not be limited to involvement and volunteer roles with the Aboriginal Resource Centre at the University of Guelph. | |
Donor(s): |
Aboriginal Student Association
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program who self-identify as First Nation (status and non-status), Métis or Inuit, who are engaged in the Aboriginal community either in their home community or at the University of Guelph. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Allison Kane Memorial Entrepreneurial Prize [I0919] | |
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Established by her friends and family in memory of Allison Marie Kane, a former University of Guelph student who was a well-respected leader in her community who had a vibrant personality and expressed her entrepreneurial spirit by returning to her family business after graduation. The student who demonstrates the highest level of commitment to community-based entrepreneurial activities including but not limited to working with clients on community-based projects through the John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise, volunteer experiences, or extra-curricular activities; and who best describes how their experiences with community-based entrepreneurial projects have positively impacted their perspective on community involvement. The level of commitment and description of impact will be weighed equally. Apply to the LANG Awards Committee by April 1 using the online Allison Kane Memorial Entrepreneurial Prize Application Form. | |
Donor(s): |
Francie Kane
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Qualification(s): | Students who have previously completed or will be completing MGMT*4050 and/or MGMT*4060 by the end of the Winter semester |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Altus Group Scholarship in Real Estate & Housing [I0840] | |
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Selection will be based on involvement and/or experience within the real estate and housing industry as demonstrated by a resume and letter of recommendation. This experience may include, but is not limited to, employment within the Real Estate and Housing industry, involvement in school clubs or events such as the Real Estate and Housing Student group on campus or the Cornell International Real Estate Case Competition, and volunteer activities. Apply to the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies Awards Committee by May 15 with a resume and letter of recommendation. Please submit your application by email to mcsaward@uoguelph.ca. | |
Donor(s): |
Altus Group Scholarship in Real Estate and Housing
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Real Estate and Housing Co-op major of the B.Comm. program who have completed at least 10.0 credits. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Alumni House Call Centre Scholarship [I1020] | |
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Generously donated by the former employees of the Alumni House Call Centre. Students registered in any degree program at the University of Guelph who have been an employee of the Alumni House Call Centre. Apply to Student Financial Services by May 15th with a letter from the Alumni Advancement Manager, Telefundraising & Parents confirming employment within the Call Centre and the length of the employment. | |
Donor(s): |
Former Employees of the Alumni House Call Centre
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program at the University of Guelph who have been an employee of the Alumni House Call Centre for a minimum of nine months and who have achieved a minimum cumulative average of 75% are eligible. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Alun Joseph Tribute Scholarship [I0756] | |
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Selection will be based on significant prior contributions to and experience in community-based service and future participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities in the following academic year. Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15th with a summary letter outlining prior contributions to and experience in community-based service, and how funds would be used to support participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities in the following academic year. | |
Donor(s): |
Dr. Alun Joseph Dean of the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences from 2000-2010 & Mrs. Gillian Joseph (CSS BA ’94,
FACS MSc ’96) along with contributing donors to the Alun Joseph Tribute Fund
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Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in any program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences with a minimum 75% cumulative average who are participating in curriculum-embedded community-based experiential learning in the following academic year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
Appraisal Institute of Canada Scholarship [I0680] | |
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The recipient will be selected based on academic achievement in real estate courses in the Real Estate and Housing major. No application required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Appraisal Institute of Canada
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Real Estate and Housing major of the B.Comm. degree program who have completed at least 9.0 credits but no more than 12.5 credits with a minimum 70% in the last two full-time semesters. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Aspen Ridge Homes Real Estate and Housing Scholarship [I0923] | |
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This scholarship may only be held once. Selection will be based on highest cumulative average. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Aspen Ridge Homes Ltd.
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Real Estate and Housing program of the BComm program who have completed a minimum of 14.0 credits and have a minimum 80% cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Atilola Real Estate Scholarship in Business [I1119] | |
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Apply by May 15 to Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics Awards Committee (lang.awards@uoguelph.ca) with a declaration identifying one’s self as a racialized person and, if applicable, a Black student. Selection will be based on highest cumulative average. | |
Donor(s): |
Jide Atilola, BCOMM ’08 Alumni
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the BCOMM program, who identify as a racialized person. Preference given to a Black student. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Bachelor of Commerce Leadership Prize [C0727] | |
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Presented by the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics to a BComm student who is graduating in June, or who has graduated in the previous two convocations and who has contributed significantly to the BComm Program. The award will be made on the basis of overall contribution to the Bachelor of Commerce Program through extracurricular leadership activity and academic achievement. Please submit your application by email to: lang.awards@uoguelph.ca by April 15 using the BComm Leadership Prize Application Form and include a resume and a detailed list of extracurricular activities indicating the dates of involvement, listed in reverse chronological order, the nature of your involvement, any offices held and your responsibilities. Please divide them into the following categories: Specialization/Major Activities, Program Activities, College/University Activities (LANG or OAC), Other. | |
Donor(s): |
Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Students, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
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Qualification(s): | Students who are graduating in June, or who have graduated in the previous two convocations from the BComm program who have demonstrated strong leadership skills and contributions to the program. |
Amount: | 1 award of a plaque |
Baker Tilly Scholarship (formerly Collins Barrow Scholarship) [I0040] | |
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Offered by Baker Tilly (until fall 2019 known as 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): |
Baker Tilly (previously known as Collins Barrow)
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Qualification(s): | Students who have successfully completed the course ACCT*3330, Intermediate Accounting in the previous academic year (fall/winter/summer sequence). |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Beth Park Memorial Scholarship [I0420] | |
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The family and friends of Beth Park (FACS '79) have established a scholarship to foster talent in the area of product development and/or quality management. Please submit your application by email to mcsaward@uoguelph.ca. to the Department of Marketing & Consumer Studies by May 15 with a resume and a 500-word statement documenting interest and experience in product development and/or quality management. | |
Donor(s): |
Holt Renfrew
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Qualification(s): | Students who have completed 15.0 credits in Marketing Management major in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies with a minimum 75% average over the previous 5.0 credits and have demonstrated interest in product development or quality management. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
Big Picture Conferences Scholarship [I0966] | |
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Big Picture Conferences is dedicated to connecting people through the synergistic production of annual conferences and networking events for the Canadian hospitality industry. The student who has demonstrated dedication to the hotel industry (e.g. the student’s work experience includes different positions and/or various employers within the hotel industry). Current or completed work experience(s) may include, but are not limited to, co-op education placements, full-time employment, part-time employment or summer employment. In the event of a tie, the award will go to the student with the highest cumulative average. Apply to the HFTM Awards Committee (hftaward@uoguelph.ca) by January 31 with a resume outlining their experience in the hotel industry and a profile describing their hotel-related work experience. | |
Donor(s): |
Big Picture Conferences
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management who have completed between 4.5 and 15.0 credits and have acquired work experience in the hotel industry. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,700 |
Bill Brohman Memorial Scholarship [I0533] | |
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Established in memory of Bill Brohman, a founding partner of the firm who served on the University of Guelph Board of Governors from 1986-1992. The award winner will be chosen on the basis of academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities, and a demonstrated interest in a career in accountancy. Apply to the Department of Management Awards Committee by May 15, including a statement outlining your extracurricular involvement and interest in pursuing a career in accountancy. Please submit your application by email to: dom.awards@uoguelph.ca. | |
Donor(s): |
RLB LLP
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Accounting major of the B.Comm. program who have completed between 10.5 and 15.0 credits with a minimum 75% cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
Bill Taylor Memorial Scholarship [I0280] | |
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Applications to include a supporting letter from a coach or intramural supervisor. Apply to Student Financial Services by May 15. | |
Donor(s): |
AMF Canada Ltd.
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Qualification(s): | Full-time student who has completed a minimum of 7.5 credits, but no more than 17.5 credits in the Winter term who has a cumulative 80% average or who is in the top 10% of his/her program. The recipient must have demonstrated responsibility and leadership qualities through participation in intramural or intercollegiate athletics. |
Amount: | 1 award of $900 |
Blackburn Scholarship [I0404] | |
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In commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Ontario Agricultural College, Dr. D.J. Blackburn, a retired faculty member of the former Rural Extension Studies program and former Director of the Associate Diploma Program has established this scholarship. Apply by letter, citing athletic contributions, to the O.A.C. Awards Committee (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) by May 15. Please include our name, student ID number and the name of the award on your application. | |
Donor(s): |
D.J. Blackburn
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Qualification(s): | O.A.C. degree or diploma student who has participated in intercollegiate athletics and maintained a minimum cumulative average of 70% while registered at Guelph. Athletic excellence and leadership will be used to determine the recipient. Students who have completed up to 3 years of study are eligible. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Bridge Builder Scholarship [I1050] | |
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The Muslim Society of Guelph has established this award to recognize a student who demonstrates a passion and commitment for building bridges in the local community. Apply to Student Financial Services by May 15th with a one page letter outlining the volunteer activities that lead to social connections, breaking down barriers, and/or furthering intercultural and interfaith understanding to support vulnerable or marginalized people through one or more of the following: Civic engagement by facilitating community engagement, social integration and volunteerism to promote inclusion for immigrant and ethno-cultural communities; Social connections by promoting social connections and employment networking, including programs that reduce barriers and increase support for vulnerable groups; Education and empowerment by promoting intercultural understanding and break down barriers to participation in community life and decision-making. Selection will be based on the most significant impact made in building bridges in the local community as demonstrated through volunteer activities. | |
Donor(s): |
Muslim Society of Guelph
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program who, through volunteer activities in the local community, have demonstrated a passion and commitment for building bridges in one or more of the following ways: facilitating social connections; breaking down barriers; and/or furthering intercultural and interfaith understanding to support vulnerable or marginalized people. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
C.W. Riley Prize [C0246] | |
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The C.W. Riley Prize was established by a number of his friends and associates. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Friends and associates of C.W. Riley
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Qualification(s): | Student who, on graduation from Food Agriculture and Resource Economics, Agricultural Business or Resource Economics and Rural Development major, attains the highest proficiency in the area subjects. |
Amount: | 1 award of $250 |
Caissa LLP Scholarship in Accounting [I0902] | |
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The recipient is selected on the basis of exceptional leadership as demonstrated by a resume, which may include, but is not limited to, employment within the Accounting industry, co-operative education placements within the Accounting industry, involvement in school clubs, sports teams or events and extra-curricular volunteer activities. Apply by May 15 with a resume to the Department of Management Awards Committee (dom.awards@uoguelph.ca). | |
Donor(s): |
Caissa LLP
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Accounting major of the B.Comm. program who have completed at least 10.0 credits with a minimum 75% cumulative average and demonstrated leadership. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,500 |
Cambrian Solutions Inc. Business Scholarship [I1085] | |
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Cambrian Solutions is a Canadian company that is constantly sourcing innovative products that meet the demands of North America’s dynamic industries while partnering with world class ingredient and chemical manufacturers to bring them optimized sales portfolios. Students will be selected based on the breadth of the extracurricular and entrepreneurial activities in which they are participated, with preference given to those who have demonstrated leadership in those activities. Students apply to the LANG awards committee by May 15th with a copy of their resume and a detailed list of extracurricular and entrepreneurial activities indicating the dates of involvement, listed in reverse chronological order, the nature of your involvement, any offices held and your responsibilities. | |
Donor(s): |
Cambrian Solutions Inc.
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Qualification(s): | Students registered with the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, in the Marketing Management major who have a minimum of 70% cumulative average, have a completed a minimum 15.0 credits and who have participated in extracurricular and entrepreneurial activities such as (but not limited to): student clubs/ societies, have run a business, worked in sales, volunteer work, intramurals, and social groups. |
Amount: | 1 award of $4,000 |
Carolyn Oke Langill Community Outreach Scholarship [I1043] | |
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Students should apply by May 15 with a 500 word letter which describes previous volunteer work in the first two years of university and their interest in children and families. Selection will be based on the student’s commitment to community engagement and volunteerism as demonstrated by a 500 word letter describing previous volunteer work in the first two years of university and an interest in children and families. Applicants may be involved in a project at a local, national or international level and must provide a budget for the intended work or travel. Travel must be curriculum approved. | |
Donor(s): |
Carolyn Oke Langill, FACS alumna of 1980
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who have completed between 10.0 and 15.0 credits and who are participating in curriculum-embedded experiential learning in the following academic year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,500 |
CCL International Co-op Scholarship [I1147] | |
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The CCL International Co-op Scholarship was established in 2019 as part of a transformative $21 million gift by Stu and Kim Lang to name the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics in honour of Stu’s father. This scholarship and others established through this gift are considered among the most prestigious awards in the Lang school. As founder of CCL Industries in 1951, the world’s largest label manufacturers, Gordon S. Lang is a true Canadian success story. A man of values and principle, he embodied all of the characteristics that make U of G business students special; humble, hardworking, entrepreneurial and resilient. Selection will be based on the best performance in the candidates most recent work term as evaluated by employer and quality of work term report as evaluated by program academic advisor. BComm co-op students must have submitted their work-term report to their department within 10 days after completion of work term to be considered for this award. Each department within the Lang School submit one candidate to the Lang School of Business and Economics Awards Committee by May 15. No application is required. | |
Donor(s): |
Angel Gabriel Foundation
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in a Bachelor of Commerce Co-op program offered by the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics who have successfully completed at least one work term. |
Amount: | 1 award of $5,000 |
Central Canadian Chapter of The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® Scholarship [I0673] | |
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The recipient will be selected based on academic achievement and interest in or contributions to the real estate and housing profession as demonstrated by volunteer or paid work. Please submit your application by email to mcsaward@uoguelph.ca by May 15 to the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies with a resume demonstrating interest or contributions to the real estate and housing profession. Scholarship recipient will be invited to attend the SIOR annual early December meeting for award presentation. | |
Donor(s): |
Central Canadian Chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR)
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Real Estate and Housing major of the BComm program who have completed a minimum of 10.0 credits and who have a demonstrated interest in or made contributions to the real estate and housing profession. |
Amount: | various awards ranging in values from $1,000 to $3,000 |
CFRU Volunteer Scholarship [I0215] | |
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This scholarship, created through an endowment established by CFRU Alumni, was established to recognize students who have supported the operation and furthered the goals of CFRU. The award is presented to the student who has made the gratest contribution as a volunteer to CFRU. Apply to Student Financial Services by May 15th with a one-page letter describing the contributions made as a volunteer with CFRU and how those contributions have supported the operation and furthered the goals of CFRU. The letter must be verified by the CFRU Station Manager with the addition of their signature. | |
Donor(s): |
Ian McDiarmid & CFRU Alumni
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program with a minimum cumulative average of 70% who have volunteered at the CFRU for at least one year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Charles McGowan Memorial Prize [C0187] | |
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Established in memory of the late Lieutenant Charles McGowan. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Charles McGowan Memorial Fund
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Qualification(s): | Outstanding graduating student in an O.A.C. degree program. |
Amount: | 1 award of $200 |
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario Leadership Scholarships [I0826] | |
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Selection of the award winner will be based on academic performance and superior leadership ability and potential as demonstrated through positions held, extracurricular activities, involvement on campus/in school/in the community. Apply to the Department of Management Awards Committee by May 15 with a resume and 500 word statement outlining their expressed intent to pursue a CA designation, Certificate in Leadership and the importance of pursing leadership training as a part of their business education and a detail description of their leadership activities. | |
Donor(s): |
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Bachelor of Commerce program intending to pursue both a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation as well as a Certificate in Leadership. Students must have completed at least 15.0 course credits, with a minimum cumulative average of 75%, and successfully completed HROB*2010 (Foundations of Leadership). |
Amount: | 2 awards of $2,500 |
Cheryl Somerville Memorial Leadership Scholarship [I0647] | |
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Established by family and friends in memory of the late Cheryl Somerville, OAC’96, to recognize the outstanding and significant leadership contributions of students. Selection will be based on leadership contributions to the college and/or university during the first three semesters; community, 4H and Junior Farmer activities will also be considered. Application is by nomination. Nominations will be made by Student Federation of the O.A.C. and must include a brief resume of the nominee and a statement of his/her leadership contributions along with an outline of the impact of those contributions to student and community life. Nominations are due in the OAC Awards Office by December 1st. | |
Donor(s): |
Family and Friends of Cheryl Somerville
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the B.Sc.(Agr.) or the B.Comm. Agricultural Business program who have completed 7.5 credits with a 70% minimum cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Christina Victoria Kenny Memorial Scholarship [I1018] | |
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The award recognizes the late Vikki Kenny’s lifelong love of animals and passion for their well-being. Selection will be based on highest final grade in the course. In the event of a tie, the student with the highest cumulative average will be selected. Students may only receive this award once. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Family and Friends of Vikki Kenny
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program at the University who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits including ANSC*1210 Principles of Animal Care and Welfare. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Class of '51 O.A.C. Leadership Prizes [C0063] | |
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Established by Year '51 O.A.C., on the occasion of its 45th anniversary. Selection will be based on significant demonstrated leadership in College and/or University extracurricular activities. Apply to the OAC Awards office (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) by April 1 with a letter outlining your demonstrated leadership in College and/or University extracurricular activities. Please include our name, student ID number and the name of the award on your application. | |
Donor(s): |
Year '51 O.A.C.
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Qualification(s): | Students who have graduated or are graduating in the previous Fall or Winter semesters from any degree or associate diploma program in the OAC, Guelph campus. |
Amount: | 5 awards of $3,000 |
Class of '67 O.A.C. Centennial Scholarship [I0067] | |
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Apply by May 15 to the OAC Awards office (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) with a letter outlining participation in extracurricular activities in all branches of college life. Awarded in the fall semester. Please include our name, student ID number and the name of the award on your application. | |
Donor(s): |
Class of O.A.C. '67
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Qualification(s): | Student majoring in an O.A.C. department who through activity in all branches of college life as well as scholastic achievement has made an outstanding contribution to the University. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $2,000 |
Class of 1970 Scholarship [I0424] | |
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Established by the Silver Anniversary celebrants to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the University Class of 1970. This award rotates among all six colleges on the main campus. The appropriate College Award Committee selects the candidate each Fall semester and the candidate is announced each October. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Class 1970: 25th Reunion Gift
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Qualification(s): | Outstanding student in any degree program who has attained at least an 80% average in two consecutive semesters resulting in placement on the Deans' Honours List. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,400 |
Class of Mac 1964 Scholarship [I1033] | |
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Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15th with a one page letter outlining your experiential learning opportunity and the impact the experience had on your academic studies. Selection will be based on the student who best describes how their experiential learning positively impacted their academic studies. Preference will be given to students who best explain how their experiential learning has directly benefited their area of study within CSAHS; highest cumulative average will be used in the case of a tie. | |
Donor(s): |
The Class of Mac 1964
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and a minimum of 10.0 credits who have participated in experiential learning including curriculum-embedded experiential learning, placements, field courses and international travel opportunities within the last 3 semesters. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
Clayton and Dorothy Switzer Scholarships [I0276] | |
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Apply by May 15 tothe OAC Awards Office (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) 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. Please include our name, student ID number and the name of the award on your application. | |
Donor(s): |
Clayton and Dorothy Switzer
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in a degree program offered by O.A.C. with a minimum of 10.0 credits completed, at least a 70% cumulative average and has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability in O.A.C. student organizations, class executives and College Royal. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,500 |
Coldwell Banker Neumann Real Estate Scholarship [I0916] | |
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Selection will be based on displaying leadership in extracurricular activities. Preference will be given to a student currently playing on the Gryphons Women’s Varsity Hockey Team or on a women’s hockey team. Apply to Marketing and Consumer Studies Awards Committee by May 15 with a resume outlining leadership skills obtained through involvement in extracurricular activities and, if applicable, provide a letter from the coach of a women’s hockey team confirming membership. | |
Donor(s): |
Coldwell Banker Neumann Real Estate
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Real Estate and Housing major of the B.Comm. program with demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
CPA Ontario Scholarships [I0788] | |
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Apply by May 15 to the LANG Awards Committee with a 500 word statement which includes a description of the positive impact of completed non-accounting electives toward a career as a CPA and the intent to pursue a CPA designation post-graduation. Selection will be made on high cumulative average and the strength of the 500 word statement. Apply to the Department of Management Awards Committee including: transcript and a 500 word statement. Statement should outline why non-accounting electives will benefit their career in accounting after graduation. Submission should also include an intent to pursue a CPA designation within 2 years of graduation, if applicable. Please submit your application by email to: dom.awards@uoguelph.ca. | |
Donor(s): |
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Accounting major of the Bachelor of Commerce program with a minimum cumulative average of 75% who have completed 15.0 credits including three electives in a non-accounting area. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
CSAHS SA Student Leader Scholarship [I0864] | |
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Selection will be based on contributions to college-related activities. Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15 with a one page letter outlining volunteer experience within the college. | |
Donor(s): |
CSAHS Student Alliance
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Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in any program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who have completed a minimum of 8.0 credits and can demonstrate involvement in college-related volunteer activities. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
CSS Alumni Heritage Scholarship [I0616] | |
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Established to recognize the valuable contributions made by CSS alumni and CSS Alumni Association to the life and vitality of the University. These scholarships will be awarded to the student with the highest cumulative program average. This scholarship may be held only once. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
CSS Alumni Heritage and the Dean of CSAHS
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any Economics major or the Marketing Management major, who have completed between 7.5 and 12.5 credits, and are registered in the same majors for the subsequent fall semester with a minimum cumulative average of 80.0%. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
Dairy Challenge Prize [I0811] | |
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Supported by The Madsen Dairy Cattle Research Fund, the Dairy Challenge Prize will be awarded to students registered in a program offerred by OAC who have completed ANSC*4230 Dairy Challenge Option and participated in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge. No application is required. | |
Donor(s): |
Madsen Dairy Cattle Research Fund
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in a program offered by OAC who have completed ANSC*4230 Dairy Challenge Option and participated in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge. |
Amount: | several awards up to $2000 |
Dan and Jodi Morgan - Green Tech Bug Heat Scholarship [I1012] | |
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Green Tech Bug Heat Toronto Bed Bug Exterminator, a company run by Dan and BA Economics ’91 alumna Jodi Morgan, is dedicated to sound environmental stewardship and is proud to offer this award to the student with the highest final grade in ECON*2100 “Economic Growth and Environmental Quality. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Royal Forest Pest Services Inc.
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in a major offered by LANG who have completed ECON*2100 in the fall semester. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
David F. Boyes Apiculture Scholarship [I0031] | |
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Established in memory of David Boyes a technician in the Apiculture Field Laboratory. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Apiculture Club
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Qualification(s): | Student registered in the Fall semester who achieves high academic standing in Introductory Apiculture (ENVB*2210) in the previous year, demonstrates an interest in apiculture and who has participated in extracurricular activities. |
Amount: | 1 award of $200 |
Dawn Morris Memorial Prize [C0361] | |
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Offered in memory of Dawn Morris, who spent 35 years in farm show business and was former Manager of the Canadian International Farm Equipment Show in Toronto. Selection will be on the basis of highest cumulative average with preference given to students who demonstrate extracurricular activity or employment in the field of agricultural marketing. Apply by April 1 by submitting a letter and your resume to the OAC Awards Office (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) outlining your involvement in extracurricular activities. Please include the award name and award ID number in the subject line of your email and on your application. Students who are graduating in June, or who have graduated in the previous two convocations from the BComm program with a major in Food and Agricultural Business and have a minimum 75% cumulative average with demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities. | |
Donor(s): |
The Family of Dawn Morris
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Qualification(s): | Students who are graduating in June, or who have graduated in the previous two convocations from the BComm program with a major in Food and Agricultural Business and have a minimum 75% cumulative average with demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Deans' Scholarships [I0323] | |
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This award was established by the Board of Governors’ in 1991 to recognize the academic achievements of students. Each college will be provided an allocation of awards in which to determine recipients of this scholarship. Recipients will be notified each fall by their college’s awards chair. Application not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Board of Governors
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits and have been on the Dean’s Honours List for two consecutive semesters in their previous year of studies as defined by the Fall/Winter/Summer sequence. |
Amount: | 150 awards of $2,000 |
Don Posterski Memorial Travel Grant [T1105] | |
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Established in memory of Don Posterski - a trusted advisor and friend to the Barrett Family Foundation. This travel grant recognizes Don Posterski's role and leadership in helping establish the sustainability partnernship between the University and The Barrett Family Foundation. Mr. Posterski was a national Christian leader and had a distinguished career at World Vision Canada. | |
Donor(s): |
Alumni Affairs & Development - University of Guelph
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in International Development (CSAHS) who have completed at least 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 70 % and who demonstrates the desire and aptitude to help build capacity and address social issues in international communities and are participating in any course related international travel. Apply to CSAHS Awards committee with a letter outlining proposed travel plans and academic purpose accompanied by a letter of support from a faculty member or student in and an overall travel budget. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Donald I. Broadfoot Scholarship [I0994] | |
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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
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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 $500 |
Dorothy Shantz Memorial Scholarship - Fourth Year [I0256] | |
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Established by the Canadian Hospitality Foundation. Please submit your application by email to hftaward@uoguelph.ca to the HFTM Awards Committee by January 31 using the standard HFTM scholarship application form. | |
Donor(s): |
Canadian Hospitality Foundation
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Qualification(s): | Student registered in a major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management who has completed at least 15.00 credits (normally in the eighth semester) with a minimum 70% cumulative average and who shows enthusiasm for the foodservice industry. The recipient must have demonstrated leadership ability by holding an executive position on a student organization of the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management . |
Amount: | 1 award of $800, 1 Engraved Plaque |
Dorothy Shantz Memorial Scholarship - Third Year [I0496] | |
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Established by the Canadian Hospitality Foundation. Please submit your application by email to hftaward@uoguelph.ca. to the HFTM Awards Committee by January 31 using the standard HFTM scholarship application form. | |
Donor(s): |
Canadian Hospitality Foundation
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Qualification(s): | Student registered in a major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management who has completed at least 11.00 credits but no more than 14.50 credits (normally in the sixth semester) with at least a 70% average in the last two full-time equivalent semesters and who shows enthusiasm for the foodservice industry. The recipient must have demonstrated leadership ability by holding an executive position on a student organization of the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management . |
Amount: | 1 award of $800, 1 Engraved plaque |
Douglas M. Robinson Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Communications [I0409] | |
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Established in memory of Douglas Robinson, OAC’53. Doug spent his career promoting and creating awareness of agriculture. This scholarship recognizes his leadership in agriculture communications and his service to both the University and agriculture communities. Apply with a resume to the OAC Awards Committee (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) by May 15. Selection will be based on demonstrated leadership promoting and creating awareness of agriculture through extracurricular activity including student competitions, university clubs, events and student government. | |
Donor(s): |
Mrs Marilyn Robinson Murray
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program offered by the Ontario Agriculture College with a minimum of 10.0 credits. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Dr. James (Jim) Atkinson Scholarship [I1025] | |
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This award has been created through the generous contributions of many alumni and friends to recognize Dr. James (Jim) Atkinson’s influence at Guelph. As coach for over thirty years on both the men’s and women’s teams, as well as a respected faculty in the department of Animal and Poultry Science, Jim has had an impact on and off the field. 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): |
Alumni and Friends of Dr. James (Jim) Atkinson
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Qualification(s): | One male rugby player and one female rugby player 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. Preference will be given to a student enrolled in the Ontario Agricultural College. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
Dr. John E. Kean Scholarship [I0447] | |
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Established by the Canadian Standards Association as a gift on the occasion of Dr. Kean's retirement as President and CEO of the Canadian Standards Association (now CSA International). Apply by May 15th to the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies Awards Committee using the Undergraduate In-course Scholarship Application, including a letter highlighting interest in management, consumer interests, and /or sustainability of Canadian business as well as leadership potential. Selection will be based on academic achievement and the submitted letter. | |
Donor(s): |
CSA International
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Marketing Management major of the B.Comm program who have completed at least 10.0 credits but no more than 15.0 credits. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Dr. R. J. Hilton Memorial Scholarship [I0678] | |
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Established to honour the accomplishments of Dr. Hilton as the Chair, Horticulture Science, University of Guelph, first Director of the Arboretum and President/Chair of the Royal Botanical Gardens. Selection will be based on the highest cumulative average, demonstrated involvement in horticulture activities and involvement in academic club activities. Summer related work experience will also be considered. Preference will be given to students registered in B.Sc.(Agr.) CHATS and B.Sc. Plant Science. Apply by May 15 to the OAC Awards Office (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) 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. Please include our name, student ID number and the name of the award on your application. | |
Donor(s): |
Robert E. Hilton
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by O.A.C. who have completed a minimum 8.0 credits with a minimum 70% cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Dr.Ralph and Joanne Watt Scholarship [I1080] | |
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Apply to the OAC Awards Committee (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) by May 15 with a resume and a letter (no more than two page) outlining your career interests and your employment and/or extracurricular activities that demonstrate your interest in becoming an equine veterinarian and your involvement in agricultural activities. Please include the Award Name and ID in the subject line of your email and on all pieces of your application. Please also include your student ID on your application. | |
Donor(s): |
Sandy Watt
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a major in Animal Science, or Honours Agriculture; the Bachelor of Science with a major in Animal Biology; or the Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management with a major in Equine Management who have completed a minimum of 8.0 creditswho aspire to become an equine veterinarian are eligible.Selection will be based on highest cumulative average.Preference will be given to students who aspire to becoming an equine veterinarian and who actively participate in agricultural activities. |
Amount: | 1 up to $1200 |
Economical Insurance Scholarships [I1069] | |
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Apply to the LANG Awards Committee (lang.awards@uoguelph.ca) by May 15 with a one-page letter outlining the individual’s volunteer involvement or employment in the insurance industry. The scholarship will be awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average. | |
Donor(s): |
Economical Insurance
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Bachelor of Commerce program, or Bachelor of Arts Program with a major in Economics, who have completed a minimum of 10.0 credits and no more than 15.0 credits with experience volunteering or working in the insurance industry. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
Eglington Family Scholarship [I1030] | |
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Mark Eglington, a BComm. MEIF graduate of the University of Guelph, and his family, provide the this scholarship. The award will be given to the student with the highest cumulative average across 3000 and 4000 level courses oriented towards internationalism and or housing markets. No application is required. | |
Donor(s): |
Mark Eglington and Family
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in BAH.ECON or BCOM.MEF who have completed a minimum of two credits in the 3000 and 4000 level courses oriented towards internationalism and or housing markets, 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 $1,000 |
Emiry Family Prize in Soil Management [I1148] | |
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Established by Mack & Beth Emiry in support of soil education. Selection is based on the student with the highest grade in ENVS*4090 Soil Management. In the event of a tie, the award will go to the student with the highest cumulative average. Application not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Mack Emiry
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Qualification(s): | Students who have successfully completed the ENVS*4090 Soil Management course in the immediate previous fall and winter semester. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Scholarship [I0833] | |
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Fairmount Hotels and Resorts are committed to the values of respect, integrity, teamwork, and empowerment, as reflected in its commitment to supporting student learning and professional development. The Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Scholarships support upper year students who intend to pursue a career in the hotel hospitality field. Selection will be based on the student who best demonstrates how the values of respect, integrity, teamwork and empowerment are reflected in their education and experience to date. Students should apply to the HFTM Awards Committee (hftaward@uoguelph.ca) by January 31 with a resume and a one to two page letter outlining their interest in the hotel hospitality field, and how the values of respect, integrity, teamwork and empowerment are reflected in their education and experience to date. | |
Donor(s): |
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management who have completed at least 10.0 credits and have completed hospitality-related employment, co-op education placements or extracurricular or volunteer activities. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Food and Water Scholarship [I1164] | |
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Established as a meaningful contribution to truth & reconciliation. Apply by May 15 to Student Financial Services with a personal statement (max 500 words) specifying how food and/or water feature in the applicant’s studies along with an explanation of why the student has focused their studies in this specific field. Applicants must showcase the importance and impact of their chosen field of study. Selection will be based on the student’s demonstrated commitment to the study of food and/or water and the impact of their study and/or research on the community. | |
Donor(s): |
Michael von Massow & Sheryl Howe
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program who are studying topics in food and/or water in any college and who self-identify as First Nation (status and non-status), Métis, or Inuit. |
Amount: | 1 award of $3,000 |
Food Dudes Inc. Scholarships [I1019] | |
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Food Dudes Inc., founded by HAFA ’07 Alumni Adrian Niman, provides these awards to the top student in the course for the fall semester and the top student in the course for the winter semester. In the event of a tie, award to the student with the overall highest cumulative program average. The award can only be held once. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Food Dudes Inc.
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management and have completed the HTM*3090 Restaurant Operations Management course. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
Frances M. Stretton Scholarship [I0768] | |
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Selection will be based on significant prior contributions to and experience in community-based service. Preference will be given to students working on a project related to nutrition, food safety or sustainability within the College. Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15th with a summary letter outlining prior contributions to and experience in community-based service and how funds would be used to support participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities in the following academic year. | |
Donor(s): |
Mrs. Frances M. Stretton
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Qualification(s): | Students registered full-time in any program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences with a minimum of 75% cumulative average who are participating in curriculum-embedded community-based experiential learning in the following academic year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $5,000 |
Frank Hughes Memorial Scholarship [I0552] | |
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Established in memory of the firm’s former International Chairman, who was key in the development of Canada’s hospitality consulting practice, The winner will be chosen on the basis of three criteria in the following order of emphasis: 1) industry work experience; 2) academic achievement; and 3) extracurricular involvement. Please submit your application by email to hftaward@uoguelph.ca the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management Awards Committee by January 31st using the HFTM Awards Application Form. Include a resume outlining relevant industry work experience and a detailed list of extracurricular involvement. | |
Donor(s): |
CBRE Hotels
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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 between 11.0 and 14.5 course credits. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Fred Lai Yin Kan Memorial Scholarship [I1013] | |
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Established in honour of Fred Kan, a University of Guelph graduate. The winner will be chosen on the basis on two criteria in the following order of emphasis: 1) Quality of essay submission 2) Involvement in the HFTM program and/or demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit. Apply to the HFTM’s Awards Committee by January 31st using the HFTM Awards Application Form. Include a resume outlining relevant experience and a 500 word essay describing an experience or program, that one has been involved with, which has built character and shaped the person the applicant is today. In the event of a tie, the individual with the highest cumulative average will receive the award. | |
Donor(s): |
Various donors
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Qualification(s): | Students in the B.Comm. program in any major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management who have completed a minimum of 5.0 credits and demonstrate involvement in the HFTM program through involvement in School activities. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
G.H. Mann Food Service Scholarship [I0174] | |
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Preference will be given to a student who has contributed to the ongoing success of the Hospitality Services Department of the University. Please submit your application by email to hftaward@uoguelph.ca the HFTM Awards Committee by January 31 by using the standard HFTM scholarship application form and include a statement of up to 500 words explaining interest in the foodservice industry. | |
Donor(s): |
G.H. Mann Memorial Fund and M. Mann of Guelph
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Qualification(s): | Student who is registered in semester 8 of the B.Comm. program, in a major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management , and has a minimum cumulative average of 70%. In addition, the recipient will have an interest in, and have participated in, activities conducive to a career in the foodservice industry. |
Amount: | 1 award of $300 |
George A. Gray O.A.C. '51 Varsity Scholarships [I0487] | |
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Established in memory of George Gray, O.A.C. '51, a Guelph football lineman and a great player of the game. Recipients will be selected based on demonstrated athletic and leadership qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Preference will be given to members of the varsity football team. Application is not required. Awarded in the fall semester. | |
Donor(s): |
Mrs. George A. Gray
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Qualification(s): | In-course student-athlete who is a current member of a varsity team and has achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,250 |
George D. Bedell Prize [C0352] | |
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The HFTM Students Council presents a plaque to a graduating student of the School in honour of George D. Bedell, the first director of the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management . The HFTM Awards Committee will conduct an election with the graduating class and select the recipient during the winter semester. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The HFTM Students' Council
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Qualification(s): | Student graduating from the B.Comm. program, in a major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management who, in the minds of his or her fellow students, has demonstrated the outstanding leadership, versatility of interests and involvement in community affairs, both within and outside the School, that exemplifies the sense of professionalism to which the fourth year students have dedicated themselves. |
Amount: | 1 award of a Plaque |
Glenn Webb Education Scholarship/ GROWMARK Foundation OAC - Guelph Campus [I0897] | |
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Apply by May 15 to the OAC Awards Office with a letter of no more than two pages outlining leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities, community service or agricultural employment, farming background and career aspirations. Preference will be given to students with an Ontario farm background and are interested in pursuing full-time employment in agriculture in the province of Ontario after graduation. Selection will be made on leadership and involvement in the field of agriculture through extracurricular activities, part-time work, and/or volunteer work are eligible. | |
Donor(s): |
Growmark, Inc.
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Qualification(s): | Students with a minimum cumulative average of 70% who have completed 10.0 credits of any OAC degree program. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
Gonder Family Scholarship [I0580] | |
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Established in recognition of the diversity of student abilities and the varying challenges of undergraduate study. The recipient will be chosen on the basis of academic achievement with a preference to students enrolled in any LANG major of the B.Comm. program. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Dr. John and Mrs. Katherine Gonder
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Qualification(s): | All students in the LANG 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] | |
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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
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Qualification(s): | All students registered in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS) that have completed between 10.0 and 15.0 course credits with a minimum 70% cumulative average, and have been involved as volunteers with the SAS. |
Amount: | 1 award of $750 |
Gordon Food Service Active Lifestyle Scholarships [I1104] | |
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Gordon Food Service is the largest privately held, family managed food service company in North America, focused on establishing business alliances for over 120 years. Gordon Food Service is committed to the future of their company, which begins with exceptional people like you! Students apply by May 15th to the LANG awards committee with a 1-page letter describing the length and depth of their physically active lifestyle and experience or interest in logistics and/or operations. Hiking, biking, skiing, sledge hockey, running, lifting weights, rock climbing and intramural sports are examples (but not exclusive to) of an active lifestyle. The recipients will be selected from a pool of applicants having met the criteria based on the highest grade in FARE 3310 “Operations Management,” or HTM 3120 “Service Operation Analysis.” In the event of a tie, the student with the highest cumulative average will be selected. | |
Donor(s): |
Gordon Food Service
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any major offered by the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, who live a physically active lifestyle, completed FARE*3310 “Operations Management,” or HTM*3120 "Service Operation Analysis”, have experience or interest in operations and/or logistics, and have a minimum of 70% cumulative average. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $2,500 |
Governor General's Medal [C0044] | |
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Established by the Office of the Governor General of Canada. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Chancellery
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Qualification(s): | Restricted to those undergraduate students in any degree program who are graduating in June, or who have graduated in the previous two convocations, with the highest cumulative average. |
Amount: | 2 awards of a Silver medal each |
Greater Toronto Hotel Association Scholarship [I0573] | |
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Each January, the HFTM Awards Committee will invite the students with the top five grades in the previous winter semester's offering of HTM*2100 to submit a statement of up to 500 words explaining their interest in the lodging industry. The recipient will be selected based on academic performance and the statement of interest. | |
Donor(s): |
Greater Toronto Hotel Association
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Qualification(s): | Students in a major of the B.Comm. degree program offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management and have completed HTM*2100 (Lodging Operations). |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Gregg Mitchell Memorial Scholarship for Marketing Excellence [I1053] | |
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Established by the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium, the Gregg Mitchell Memorial Scholarship for Marketing Excellence, recognizes the contributions that Gregg made to the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium and his passion for post-secondary education. Students must have submitted their work term report to the department 10 days after completion of work term to be considered for this award. Selection will be based on performance in the work term as evaluated by employer and quality of work term report as evaluated by program academic advisor. No application necessary. | |
Donor(s): |
Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Bachelor of Commerce Co-op program, majoring in Marketing Management who have successfully completed at least one work term. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Guelph & District Association of Realtors Scholarship [I1034] | |
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The student with the highest cumulative average will receive the award. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Guelph & District Association of Realtors
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Real Estate and Housing Management major who have completed a minimum of 2.5 credits and no more than 7.5 credits. Preference given to students from Wellington County. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
HAFA HTM Alumni Association Scholarship [I0501] | |
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Established by the School's Alumni Association in recognition of student involvement in the life of School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management and/or the University. Please submit your application by email to hftaward@uoguelph.ca by January 31 using the standard HFTM scholarship application form to the HFTM Awards Committee. | |
Donor(s): |
The HTM Alumni Association
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Qualification(s): | Awarded to students registered in the B.Comm. program, in a major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management . One scholarship will be awarded to a student who has completed at least 7.00 credits (but no more than 10.50 credits) and the second award will be given to a student who has completed at least 11.00 credits (but no more than 14.50 credits). Applicants must have at least a 70% average in the last two full-time equivalent semesters. The recipient must have participated in extracurricular activities at the University of Guelph. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
HAFA/HTM Alumni Association Recognition of Achievement Prize [C0351] | |
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Established in recognition of student involvement in the life of the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management and/or the University. Selection will be based on the number of extracurricular activities and the level of involvement. Please submit your application by email to hftaward@uoguelph.ca. by January 31, to the HFTM Awards Committee by using the standard HFTM scholarship application form with a resume and detailed list of extracurricular activities. | |
Donor(s): |
The HAFA/HTM Alumni Association
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Qualification(s): | A graduating student in a major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management who has at least a 70% average and involvement in extra-curricular activities. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 and a framed certificate |
Harry Barrett Memorial Scholarship [I1046] | |
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This award was established through a gift from the estate of Mr. Harry Barrett, a graduate of OAC from 1949. Selection will be based on the highest cumulative average. Apply by May 15th to Student Finance with a written explanation of the planned experiential learning opportunity. If there are no applications by May 15th, the scholarship will be given to the student with the highest grade in ZOO*4920 in the previous Fall offering. | |
Donor(s): |
The Estate of Harry Barrett
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program who will be participating in field work related to bird studies. Preference will be given to students interested in research and/or study under the Bird Studies Canada program at their headquarters in Port Rowan, Ontario. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
HeforShe Ally Scholarship [I1158] | |
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An ally is someone who consciously commits to disrupting and ending cycles of injustice (Waters, 2010). This award aims to recognize the importance of gender equity and equality by recognizing the achievements of individuals who are committed to achieving equality for all. Apply by January 10th to the LANG Awards Committee: lang.awards@uoguelph.ca with a resume and a response to each of the following questions (max 250 words each): 1. How do you feel your gender identity influences your interactions with the world around you? 2. What specific activities and initiatives have you been involved in that have disrupted and ended cycles of injustice? 3. Why do you feel it is important for everyone to be involved in initiatives that work to increase gender equality? Selection will be based upon the following: 1) Commitment and involvement in activities and initiatives that support gender equality and equity (e.g. volunteering at rallies or gender equality events, starting a new initiative, or contributing to an existing one, in support of gender rights, gender activism); 2) Evidence of their ability to critically reflect on their personal development and position as an ally. The successful recipient will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of being an ally alongside those affected by current gender inequities, and recognize the role intersectionality plays in gender rights; and 3) Evidence of a positive impact on others, the University of Guelph, or the broader community, specifically as it relates to increasing awareness and support of gender equity and equality. In the event of a tie, the student with the highest cumulative average will be selected. Award cannot be held more than once. Waters, R. (2010). Understanding allyhood as a developmental process. About Campus. DOI: 10.1002/abc.20035 | |
Donor(s): |
Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program who have demonstrated, through their actions and support of various initiatives, they are an ally and committed to gender equity and equality. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,500 |
HFTMSA Leader in Industry Scholarship [I0939] | |
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The Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management Student’ Association (HFTMSA) has established this scholarship to recognize a full-time student who can demonstrate involvement in College and/or industry-related volunteer/leadership activities which may include but are not limited to holding a council position on HFTMSA executive, CBESA executive, Board of Directors, Student Senator, Accredited Student Organizations (ASO) or a LANG affiliate club. Please submit your application by email to hftaward@uoguelph.ca the Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management Awards Committee by May 15 with a one page letter of intent outlining volunteer and leadership experiences/activities within the College and/or contributing experience to the Hospitality, Food & Tourism industry. Selection will be based on significant volunteer/leadership involvement in the hospitality industry and then on significant volunteer/leadership contributions to College activities. | |
Donor(s): |
Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management Student’s Association
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management who have completed a minimum of 15.0 credits and can demonstrate involvement in College and/or industry-related volunteer/leadership activities. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Homestead Land Holdings Prize [I0629] | |
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This scholarship recipient will be selected based on academic performance and demonstrated interest and experience in the residential property management field. Please submit your application by email to mcsaward@uoguelph.ca to the Marketing & Consumer Studies Awards Committee by May 15 with a statement of up to 500 words explaining your interest and experience in the residential property management field. | |
Donor(s): |
Homestead Land Holdings Ltd.
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Real Estate and Housing major of the B.Comm. degree program offered by the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics who have completed at least 14.0 credits but no more than 17.5 credits with a minimum 70% in the last two full-time semesters. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
International Undergraduate Scholarship [I0577] | |
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Established through a student referendum approved by the undergraduate student body, to recognize international students' academic merit along with involvement/leadership activities during their enrollment at the University of Guelph. Apply to Student Financial Services, by May 15, with a letter indicating involvement/extracurricular activity since entry to the University. This award can only be held once by the student. | |
Donor(s): |
International Student Organization (ISO)
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Qualification(s): | Full-time international undergraduate students (defined as those paying full international student tuition without exemption), who have completed at least 4.0 course credits from the University of Guelph with a minimum cumulative average of 70% and are registered at the time of application. |
Amount: | several at awards of $3,000 |
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 |
Jane Collins Scholarship [I0869] | |
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Selection will be based on demonstrated significant prior contributions to and experience in community-based service and future participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities. Preference will be given to students engaged in community-based or community-focused projects addressing any social, political, legal, economic or health-related aspect of poverty or its prevention. The project must be part of a course of study rather than volunteer activity. Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15 with a summary letter outlining prior significant contributions to and experience in community-based service, and how funds would be used to support participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities. | |
Donor(s): |
Mrs. Jane L. Collins, MAC BHSc 1955
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who have completed 5.0 credits and will be participating in curriculum-embedded community-based experiential learning as part of a course of study in the following year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Janet M. Wardlaw Medal [C0096] | |
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Established in honour of the many contributions of Dr. Janet M. Wardlaw, a former Dean of the College of Family and Consumer Studies. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Faculty, staff, alumni and students, formerly FACS
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Qualification(s): | Presented to the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition's nominee for the Winegard Medal. |
Amount: | 1 award of a Medal |
Janet Wardlaw Memorial CSAHS Scholarship [I0937] | |
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Established in memory of Janet Wardlaw, the first Dean of Family and Consumer Studies (FACS). Apply by May 15th to the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Awards Committee ( csahsada@uoguelph.ca ) with 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. Selection will be based on highest cumulative average. | |
Donor(s): |
Class of FACS 1974 & Class of Mac 1970
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by 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. Preference will be given to students participating in experiential learning opportunities involving international travel. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Janet Wardlaw Memorial LANG Scholarship [I1168] | |
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Established in memory of Janet Wardlaw, the first Dean of Family and Consumer Studies (FACS). Apply by May 15th Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics Awards Committee (lang.awards@uoguelph.ca). Applications can be submitted to the with 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. Selection will be based on highest cumulative average. | |
Donor(s): |
Class of FACS 1974 & Class of Mac 1970
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics 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. Preference will be given to students participating in experiential learning opportunities involving international travel. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Jenkinson Mergers and Acquisitions Scholarship [I1159] | |
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Selection will be made on the highest grade in the ECON*3360 Mergers and Acquisitions. In the event of a tie, the student with the highest cumulative average will be selected. | |
Donor(s): |
Mr. John (Doug) Jenkinson, BComm ‘89
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in a major offered by the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics who have completed ECON*3360 Mergers and Acquisitions in the fall semester. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Jim Jackson College Royal Leadership Prize [I1162] | |
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Heather’s late husband, Jim, was a graduate of OAC 1974. A highlight of his academic career was being the President of the College Royal Society. Heather wishes to create this award to honour Jim’s memory and celebrate students who have shared the same experience and involvement. Apply by April 1st with a letter of no more than 1-page to oacaward@uoguelph.ca outlining executive positions held within College Royal. Selection will be based on exemplary leadership, innovation and commitment to College Royal’s success. | |
Donor(s): |
Heather Jackson
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program offered by the Ontario Agriculture College who have been actively involved with College Royal throughout their undergraduate degree. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Jim Stokman Memorial Scholarship [I0386] | |
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Mrs. Stokman and family, including her sons Nick (O.A.C.'77) and Andrew (O.A.C.'84) have established this award in memory of her husband and their father to recognize his lifetime contribution to the family farm. Apply by May 15th to the OAC Awards Office with a letter that indicates rural background and demonstrated community/student involvement both during high school and the first two semesters of University. | |
Donor(s): |
Mrs. Jim Stokman
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Qualification(s): | Available to O.A.C. students who have completed 5.0 credits with at least 'B' average in one of the following programs: B.Sc.(Agr.), B.Comm., B.Sc. or B.Sc.(Env.). Students must have come from a rural background and have demonstrated community/student involvement both during high school and the first two semesters of University. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
Joan Doherty Memorial Scholarship [I0091] | |
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The family of Joan Doherty, class of FACS '78, has established this scholarship in her memory. Please submit your application by email to mcsaward@uoguelph.ca by May 15 to the Department of Marketing & Consumer Studies Awards Committee, stating involvement in extra-curricular activities. | |
Donor(s): |
Mr. Thomas B. Doherty
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Qualification(s): | Students entering semesters 5, 6 or 7 of the Real Estate and Housing or Marketing Management majors of the B.Comm. program with a minimum cumulative average of 70% and who are active in extra-curricular activities. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
John Burton Scholarship [I0642] | |
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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
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the OAC who have completed between 10.0 and 12.0 credits with a minimum 70% average |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
John Deere Foundation of Canada Scholarship [I0516] | |
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Established through the generosity of The John Deere Foundation of Canada to recognize academic excellence. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The John Deere Foundation of Canada
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Qualification(s): | Student registered in the B.Sc.Agr (Food Agriculture and Resource Economics),B.Sc.(Agr.) Agronomy, B.A. (Food Agriculture and Resource Economics), or B.Comm (Agricultural Business) program who has completed a minimum of 15.0 credits. Selection will be based on the student with the highest cumulative average. A student may be receive this award once only. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
John Eccles Scholarship [I0093] | |
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Apply to Student Financial Services, by May 15, with a letter highlighting leadership abilities through participation on residence life. Providing a reference letter would be an asset. | |
Donor(s): |
Student Housing Services
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Qualification(s): | Full-time student registered in semester 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 and living in residence in the Winter semester who has a cumulative 80% average or who is in the top 10% of his/her program. The recipient must have demonstrated responsibility and leadership qualities through participation in residence related activities. Residence Life Staff and paid members of Interhall Council and Hall Councils are not eligible. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
John Kenneth Galbraith Scholarship in Economics [I0108] | |
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Selection will be based on the highest combined average in Economics (ECON) courses. No application necessary. | |
Donor(s): |
The Board of Governors, University of Guelph
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any major offered by the Department of Economics who have completed between 12.50 and 15.00 credits. |
Amount: | 1 award of $600 |
Johnson Entrepreneurship Scholarship [I1077] | |
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Chris Johnson (BComm ’97) is the founder and CEO of Crown Capital Partners. He discovered his inner entrepreneur after graduating from U of G and wants to encourage business students to consider entrepreneurship as a potential career choice. Chris believes that entrepreneurism and innovation is critical for the Canadian economy to prosper. Students are encouraged to apply to the LANG Dean’s Office, or to lang.awards@uoguelph.ca, by May 15th with a letter indicating their entrepreneurial spirit, how they will further foster this spirit (through knowledge and skills acquisition) through projects in their final year of study, and how receiving this scholarship will aid the student in their contributions to Canada’s knowledge-based society, while fostering innovation within it. Selection will be based on the degree of originality and innovation of the applicant’s business ideas and propositions described in the letter. | |
Donor(s): |
Chris Johnson
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in a major offered by the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics who have completed a minimum of 15.0 credits. |
Amount: | 1 award of $10,000 (payable over two semesters - $5,000 in each of the fall and winter semesters) |
Joseph Chen and Rob Davis Research Methods Scholarship [I1024] | |
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The recipient of this award will have received the highest grade in MCS*3030 in the previous academic year. No application is required. | |
Donor(s): |
Joseph Chen and Robert Davis
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Marketing Management major of the B.Comm. program who have completed the course MCS*3030 Research Methods in the previous academic year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Kae and Gordon Skinner Memorial Scholarship [C0258] | |
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Provided by the late Kae Stalker Skinner (Mac '30) and Gordon Skinner (O.A.C.'24), former Registrar of the Ontario Institute of Agrologists. Consideration will be given to participation in the Student Branch of the Ontario Institute of Agrologists. Apply to the O.A.C. Awards Office by April 1 with a letter demonstrating contributions to agrology. | |
Donor(s): |
The estates of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Skinner
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Qualification(s): | O.A.C. student graduating from the B.Sc.(Agr.), B.SC., or B.Comm. programs who has made a significant contribution to developing an understanding of the profession of agrology among fellow students. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
Katherine Fuller Scholarship [I0107] | |
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Established in 1931 to honour Mrs. Katherine Fuller, the Superintendent of Macdonald Hall from 1904 until her retirement in 1931. Apply to the FRAN Undergraduate Awards Committee by May 15 with a one-page description of contributions to student activities. The award will be given to the student who has made the greatest contribution to student activities in residence or on campus. | |
Donor(s): |
CSAHS Alumni Association
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Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in a program offered by the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, who have completed between 5.0 and 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 70%. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Keith Roy Scholarship [I0901] | |
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Please submit your application by email to mcsaward@uoguelph.ca to the Marketing and Consumer Studies Awards Committee by May 15 with a resume outlining experience in residential real estate and up to a one page statement of interest in residential real estate. Selection will be based on experience or interest in residential real estate as demonstrated by a resume and an up to a one page statement of interest in residential real estate. Preference to a student from out of province with a particular preferenc for students from British Columbia. | |
Donor(s): |
Keith Roy
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Real Estate and Housing major of the B.Comm. program who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits but not more than 17.0 credits. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Ken and Marilyn Murray Scholarship [I0734] | |
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Dr. Kenneth G. Murray C.M., OAC BSA ’50 and Honourary Doctor of Laws ’96, and Mrs. Marilyn C. Murray, Mac BHSc ’55, established this scholarship. Selection will be based on significant prior contributions to and experience in community-based service. Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15th with a summary letter outlining prior contributions to and experience in community-based service, and how funds would be used to support participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities in the following academic year. | |
Donor(s): |
Dr. Kenneth G. and Mrs. Marilyn C. Murray
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Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences with a minimum 75% cumulative average who are participating in curriculum-embedded community-based experiential learning in the province of Ontario in the following academic year will be eligible for this award. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
Kenneth W. Hammond Scholarship [I0045] | |
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Student with the highest grade in the course ENVS*2070 “Environmental Perspectives and Human Choices.” Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Kenneth W. Hammond
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Qualification(s): | Students who have completed the course Environmental Perspectives and Human Choices ENVS*2070 |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Kevin Durie Memorial Scholarship [I0653] | |
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Established in memory of Kevin Durie, BA ’93, by his family and friends. Selection will be based on demonstration of outstanding service as a Residence Life staff member and volunteer . Apply by 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
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Qualification(s): | Students who are registered in any degree program on the University of Guelph campus, are a member of Residence Life staff and are academically eligible to continue as a Residence Assistant or as part of Residence Life staff. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
Kip Hunter Prize [I0139] | |
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For the best essay, written by an undergraduate in a philosophy course. The essay may be either a required assignment for a course (in which case either the student or the instructor may submit it) or it may be specially prepared for the competition. Submission of essays is to the Chair, Department of Philosophy, by May 1 | |
Donor(s): |
Faculty, students and staff of the Philosophy Department
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Qualification(s): | Any undergraduate who has registered for a philosophy course during the academic year in which the prize is awarded. |
Amount: | 1 Book prize |
Lambda Foundation Scholarship in LBGT Studies [I0591] | |
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This award is provided to encourage research on the subject of lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered (LBGT) peoples. The scholarship is based upon areas of research pertaining to the history, contributions, and issues by or about LBGT peoples. Preference will be given to an applicant who is involved in the LBGT community as indicated by a record of volunteer activities, active civil society memberships, or as attested by a letter of recommendation from a community group, or demonstrated by related previous academic pursuits. This scholarship may be awarded to a given student only once. Projects must have been completed or research proposals accepted within the past calendar year. Apply to the Dean of Arts by December 15th including the research proposal or completed project, curriculum vitae, and any supporting letters referencing involvement in the LBGT community and/or faculty support. | |
Donor(s): |
Lambda Foundation and other donors
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Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in a program with a thesis, a research essay, independent research project or course work programs pertaining to lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered (LBGT) studies, as broadly defined by the applicant. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
LANG Distinguished Scholar Medal – Undergraduate (Winegard Medal Nominee) [C0685] | |
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To honour the outstanding achievements of a graduating undergraduate student in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. Application not necessary. | |
Donor(s): |
Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Students, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
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Qualification(s): | LANG's Winegard Medal nominee. |
Amount: | 1 Medal |
LANG Distinguished Scholar Medal- Undergraduate (Highest Cumulative Average) [C0728] | |
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This medal is presented to the student with the highest overall cumulative average. No application necessary. | |
Donor(s): |
Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Students, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
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Qualification(s): | Students who are graduating in June, or who have graduated in the previous two convocations from the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. |
Amount: | 1 of a Medal |
LANG-SA Student Leader Scholarship [I0895] | |
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Volunteer activities may include but are not limited to holding a council position on LANG-SA executive or management teams, Board of Directors, Student Senator, Accredited Student Organizations (ASO) or a LANG affiliate club. Selection will be based on contributions to college-related activities. Apply to the LANG Awards Committee (lang.awards@uoguelph.ca) by May 15 with a resume and a one page letter outlining volunteer/leadership experience within the college. | |
Donor(s): |
Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics Students' Association.
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Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in any program offered by the Gordon S. Lang School 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 |
Leonard Conolly Exchange Student Scholarship [I0446] | |
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Established by students, faculty, staff and friends to honour Prof. Leonard Conolly, professor of drama, Chair of the Department of Drama, 1981-88, and Associate Vice-President Academic, 1988-1992. Apply to the Centre for International Programs by April 5, for visiting during the subsequent Fall or Winter semesters. Selection, by the Centre for International Programs, will be based on assessment of (a) a one-page submission describing the significance of the student visiting Guelph to the program of study at the partner exchange university (b) two faculty references of one-page each, and (c) consistent high performance in the course work completed, as documented by a transcript of program grades to date, submitted by the home university. | |
Donor(s): |
Students, staff, faculty and friends of Dr. Leonard Connolly
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Qualification(s): | Full-time visiting exchange student, registered at Guelph for at least one semester, from any country in the South (a list of eligible countries and exchange partner universities is available in the Centre for International Programs). |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Linda S. Allen Memorial Graduation Prize [C0914] | |
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This award was established in memory of Linda S. Allen, who served many years as a program counsellor for the BSc program and as an instructor of mathematics and statistics, receiving the Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising Medallion, on the occasion of its second awarding in 2005. She worked tirelessly to help countless students, but she was especially supportive of students who had suffered setbacks and were working to get their programs back on track. She was also a wonderful mentor to younger program counsellors. The recipient will be the student who best demonstrates tenacity and persistence in overcoming significant circumstances during their studies. This student will best demonstrate their hard work in overcoming a significant issue and took the necessary steps to get their academic careers on track as demonstrated by the fact that they are graduating. If two or more students demonstrate significant circumstances in pursuit of their degree, the student graduating with the highest cumulative average over their last four semesters (10 credits) will be chosen. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1 with a letter of no more than 500 words that summarizes significant obstacles overcome in pursuit of the degree and include a letter of reference from a program counsellor, departmental advisor, instructor or other individual who can speak to the demonstrated tenacity and persistence required to overcome the significant obstacle(s). | |
Donor(s): |
Brian Allen, Family, Friends and Colleagues of Linda S. Allen
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Qualification(s): | Students graduating from any degree program in June or from the previous February or October convocations with a minimum 70% cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Mac '41 Marketing Scholarship [I0214] | |
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The recipient of the award will have received the highest grade in MCS*3500 in the previous academic year. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Class of Macdonald Institute 1941 (Mac '41)
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Marketing Management major of the B.Comm. program who has completed the course "Market Analysis and Planning" (MCS*3500) in the previous academic year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Mac 1971 Keith and Rosalind Slater Tribute Scholarship [I0830] | |
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Established in recognition of Dr. Keith Slater, Honourary Class President for Mac ’71, and Rosalind Slater. Selection will be based on leadership ability as demonstrated through extracurricular involvement, and/or dedication to volunteerism and community-based service in any of the following areas: family relations, applied nutrition, theatre arts, environment sciences, or children’s literacy. Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15th with a resume and a one page summary letter outlining extracurricular involvement, leadership experience, volunteerism and community-based service, as well as how funds would be used to support participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities in the following academic year. The award can only be held once. | |
Donor(s): |
Class of Mac 1971
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Qualification(s): | Full-time student registered in any major within the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who has completed a minimum of 8.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and is participating in curriculum-embedded community-based experiential learning in the following academic year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
MAC 67 50th Anniversary Scholarship [I1090] | |
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Established by the Class of MAC 1967 in recognition of their 50th anniversary, this award recognizes students registered in any program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who demonstrate a commitment to the well-being of families and individuals through volunteering or experiential learning. Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15th with a one-page letter outlining volunteer and experiential learning and a reference letter demonstrating commitment to the well-being of families and individuals. | |
Donor(s): |
The Class of MAC 1967
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Qualification(s): | Preference will be given to students in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. If all else considered equal, this award will go to the student with the highest cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
Mac-FACS Alumni Association Scholarship - Marketing and Consumer Studies [I0523] | |
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Awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
CSAHS Alumni Association
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Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in the Department of Marketing & Consumer Studies who have completed between 5.0 and 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 80%. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Mac-FACS-FRAN Alumni Association Centennial Scholarship [I0162] | |
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Established to celebrate Canada's Centennial and awarded to a student who has shown leadership in community-based volunteer activities. Volunteer activities undertaken as part of a course requirement is excluded from consideration for this award. Please submit your application by email to mcsaward@uoguelph.ca by May 15 with a summary letter outlining volunteer experience and two reference contacts to the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies. The recipient will be chosen based on the equal weighting of high academic achievement and leadership in community-based volunteer activities. | |
Donor(s): |
CSAHS Alumni Association
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Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in the BComm. program in a major offered by the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies who have completed between 10.25 and 15.0 credits by the end of the winter semester in the year of application with a minimum cumulative average of 70%. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Macdonald Stewart Scholarship in Memory of Walter and May Stewart [I0813] | |
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Selection will be based on significant prior contributions to and experience in community-based service and future participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities in the following academic year. Preference will be given to those studying in the areas of applied nutrition, sustainable food systems or environmental governance. Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15th with a summary letter outlining prior contributions to and experience in community-based service, and how funds would be used to support participation in curriculum-embedded experiential learning opportunities in the following academic year. | |
Donor(s): |
The Macdonald Stewart Foundation
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who are participating in curriculum-embedded experiential learning in the following academic year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $3,500 |
Mandarin Restaurants Scholarship [I0609] | |
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This scholarship will be awarded to a student that demonstrates a continued interest in the food service industry. The recipient will be selected based on academic performance and the statement of interest. Please submit your application by email to hftaward@uoguelph.ca to the HFTM Awards Committee by January 31 using the standard HFTM Awards Application Form and include a statement of up to 500-words explaining your interest in the food service industry. | |
Donor(s): |
Mandarin Restaurant Franchise Corporation
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Qualification(s): | Students in a major of the B.Comm. program offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management who have completed at least 11.0 credits but no more than 14.5 credits with a minimum 75% in the last two full-time equivalent semesters. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Marion McKenzie Scholarships for Outstanding Achievement in History [I0470] | |
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These prizes have been established in memory of Marion McKenzie (1905-1994), a teacher who had a love of learning and a continuing curiosity about the world both past and present. These are awarded to the top student in each of the required core courses in the History program (HIST*1050, HIST*2450,) in the previous academic year. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Dr. James Snell and Mrs. Leslie Snell
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Qualification(s): | Students who have completed one of the following required core courses in History: HIST*1050 and HIST*2450. The recipient for HIST*1050 must have completed no more than 5.0 credits; the recipient for HIST*2450, no more than 10.0 credits and be in the specialization in History. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
Marketing Management Academic Achievement Scholarship (Undergrad) [I0694] | |
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This scholarship will be awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average. No application required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Department of Marketing & Consumer Studies
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in B.Comm. Marketing Management who have completed at least 9.0 credits and have a minimum 80% cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Marriott International Inc. Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship [I1160] | |
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This scholarship was established by Marriott International Inc. to celebrate a student who is having a positive impact towards diversity and inclusion within their community. Apply to the HFTM Awards Committee (hftaward@uoguelph.ca) by May 15th with a letter outlining initiatives and activities undertaken to promote, advance and demonstrate personal commitment to increased advocacy for diversity and inclusion. Selection will be based on demonstrated strong leadership and innovative approaches to increasing advocacy for diversity and inclusion. | |
Donor(s): |
Mr. John (Doug) Jenkinson, BComm ‘89
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management who have completed a minimum of 4.5 credits, but no more than 9.5 credits and who have demonstrated advocacy for diversity and inclusion through extracurricular activities undertaken both on and off campus. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,300 |
Marriott International Inc. Social Responsibility Scholarship [I1161] | |
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This scholarship was established by Marriott International, Inc. to celebrate a student who is having a positive impact on their community. Apply to the HFTM Awards Committee (hftaward@uoguelph.ca) by May 15th with a letter outlining community volunteer/extracurricular initiatives and activities undertaken in the previous academic year. Selection will be based on the greatest impact made in the community through volunteering and/or extracurricular activities. | |
Donor(s): |
Mr. John (Doug) Jenkinson, BComm ‘89
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management who have completed a minimum of 4.5 credits, but no more than 9.5 credits and who have volunteered or participated in extracurricular activities and initiatives off campus in the previous academic year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,300 |
Mason Real Estate Scholarship [I1071] | |
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Apply by May 15th to the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies Awards Committee outlining your interest in a future career and relevant work experience - if any - in ICI (Industrial, Commercial and Investment) real estate, and include your permanent address. The scholarship will be awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average. | |
Donor(s): |
Mason Real Estate Ltd
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Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in the Real Estate and Housing major with an interest in ICI (Industrial, Commercial and Investment) real estate who have completed at least 4.0 credits but no more than 6.0 credits. Preference for students from Guelph or Wellington County. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
MCS Outstanding Undergraduate Marketing Major Scholarship [I0692] | |
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The recipient will be selected based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and participation in extracurricular activities. Applicants must submit a resume detailing all extracurricular activities and leadership roles. Please submit your application by email to mcsaward@uoguelph.ca.to the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies by May 15. | |
Donor(s): |
The Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in B.Comm. Marketing Management who have completed at least 9.0 credits with a minimum 80% cumulative average and participation in extracurricular activity. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
MCS Outstanding Undergraduate Real Estate and Housing Scholarship [I0693] | |
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The recipient will be selected based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and participation in extracurricular activities. Applicants must submit a resume detailing all extracurricular activities and leadership roles. Please submit your application by email to mcsaward@uoguelph.ca to the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies by May 15. | |
Donor(s): |
The Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in B.Comm. Real Estate and Housing or Housing and Real Estate Management major who have completed at least 9.0 credits with a minimum 80% cumulative average and participation in extracurricular activity. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
Nathan Max Goldman Choir Scholarships [I0774] | |
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Established in honour of Mr. Goldman, an OAC graduate (1945 and 1947) and former President of the Philharmonia Society at the University of Guelph. The scholarships will support two students who demonstrate outstanding leadership and vision in the Symphonic Choir and / or the Chamber Choir. One award will be available to a student in each choir and will be given to the candidate who best combines high vocal achievement and choral leadership. A vocal audition may be required. In the event that there is more than one suitable candidate, the student who is a majoring in Music will be given preference, and thereafter, the student with the highest cumulative average. No application is required as a recommendation by Choir Director will be made to the SOFAM Awards Committee. | |
Donor(s): |
Mrs. Anne Goldman and the family of Nathan Max Goldman
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program who are currently a member of the University of Guelph Symphonic Choir and / or the Chamber Choir and have been a member of the University of Guelph Choirs for at least two years. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
Nestlé Canada Scholarship in Agriculture and Food [I1165] | |
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Nestlé Canada created this scholarship to invest in youth and to help equip the next generation of agriprenuers by supporting young farmers in their education. Apply with a resume listing work experience, and involvement in extracurricular and entrepreneurial activities to OAC Awards office (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) by May 15th. Please include your name, student ID number and the name of the award on your application. Selection will be based on demonstrated commitment to the agricultural and food industry through work experience, extracurricular and/or volunteer activities during their undergraduate degree. In the event of a tie the student with the higher average will be chosen. | |
Donor(s): |
Nestlé Canada Inc.
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the Ontario Agricultural College. Preference is given to students pursuing entrepreneurial activities in the agricultural and food industry. |
Amount: | 1 award of $3,000 |
Nick Westwood Memorial Scholarship in Spectroscopy [I0982] | |
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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
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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 |
Norman McCollum Dairy Scholarship [I0815] | |
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Norman McCollum, Diploma Agriculture ’66, past president of OACAA and retired employee of the Guelph Turfgrass Institute has created this $1500 scholarship through the OAC Alumni Foundation in recognition of his valued friendship with Glenhome Jersey Farm. Selection will be based on highest cumulative average. Apply to the OAC Awards office by May 15, with a letter stating intent to return to the family dairy farm or pursue a career in the dairy industry. | |
Donor(s): |
Norman McCollum c/o The OAC Alumni Foundation
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the B.Sc. (Agr) program, the B.Sc. Animal Biology major, or the B.Comm. Food and Agricultural Business major who have completed 10.0 credits and have declared an intent to return to the family dairy farm or purse a career in the dairy industry. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
O.A.C. '55 Scholarships [I0064] | |
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Provided by the class of O.A.C. '55. Recipients will have made an outstanding contribution to College life through academic proficiency and participation in extracurricular activities and can be considered to have done the most for the College, for fellow students and in their personal development. Apply by May 15 to the OAC Dean's Office (Awards) with a letter outlining your participation in Class/College/University activities. Awarded in the fall semester. | |
Donor(s): |
O.A.C. '55
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any O.A.C. degree program or students registered in the B.ENG. program that have completed a minimum of 10.0 with at least a 70% cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
O.A.C. Centennial Graduate Prizes [C0209] | |
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The Ontario Agricultural College celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 1974. Many organizations and companies associated with the agricultural industry provided funds in conjunction with the Centennial activities. Funds have been established in perpetuity as a permanent commemoration of the Centennial of the College. Apply to OAC Awards Office by April 1 with a letter outlining extracurricular activities. Selection will be based on academic achievement in semesters 7 and 8, as well as participation in extracurricular activities throughout the student's university career. | |
Donor(s): |
Dean, O.A.C.
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Qualification(s): | Students graduating from a degree program administered by the Ontario Agricultural College and who plan to pursue graduate studies in any department or school of the Ontario Agricultural College in the year of baccalaureate graduation. The fellowship will be based on academic achievement in semesters 7 and 8, as well as participation in extracurricular activities throughout the student's university career. |
Amount: | 1 award of $2,200 |
O.A.C. Students' Federation Medal [C0217] | |
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Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
O.A.C.
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Qualification(s): | Graduating student in an undergraduate degree program in a major in an O.A.C. department who has been an outstanding leader in student activities at the College level throughout his or her University career. |
Amount: | 1 award of a Medal |
OAC’45 Public Speaking Scholarship [I0200] | |
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Offered by the Class of '45 O.A.C., on the occasion of their 40th anniversary. Apply with a one page letter summarizing public speaking experience to the OAC Awards Office by May 15. Selection will be based on demonstrated excellence and effort in public speaking within or outside of the University of Guelph (i.e. TEDx, Toastmasters, 4-H, community events). | |
Donor(s): |
Mr. Aubrey Hagar
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Qualification(s): | Students who have completed a minimum of 15.0 credits in any program offered by OAC. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
Ottawa Valley Agri Business Association Scholarship [I0858] | |
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Apply to the OAC Awards Office (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) by May 15 with a two page letter outlining your participation in extra-curricular activities and your demonstrated academic achievement and your interest in animal science, crop production, soil science or agricultural economics. Please include the Award Name and ID in the subject line of your email and on your application. Please also include your student ID on your application. Selection will be based on outstanding academic merit and participation in extra-curricular activities. | |
Donor(s): |
Ottawa Valley Retail Feed & Seed Dealers Association
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Qualification(s): | OAC students who: 1. Are registered in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture; the Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Food and Agricultural Business; or the Bachelor of Science with a major in Animal Biology programs; 2. Have completed 4.0 to 15.0 credits and who have demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities as well as academic interest and achievement in animal science, crop production, soil science or agricultural economics; 3. Are from Eastern Ontario (Ottawa-Carleton, Dundas-Glengarry-Stormont, Lanark, Prescott-Russell, Leeds & Grenville, Lennox & Addington, Frontenac and Renfrew counties). |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Parrish and Heimbecker Scholarship (formerly known as Heimbecker Scholarship in Entrepreneurship) [I0388] | |
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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
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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 |
Priscilla and Stanford Reid Trust Prize [I0597] | |
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Established in honour the first chair of the History Department, Stanford Reid, and his wife, Priscilla Reid to acknowledge the best paper written about the history of Presbyterianism and/or the Reformed tradition. Apply, by April 1, with a copy of the paper and a covering letter including contact information to the Department of History Awards Chair. | |
Donor(s): |
Priscilla and Stanford Reid Trust Fund
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Qualification(s): | Any student submitting an essay on the history of Presbyterianism and/or Reformed tradition. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
Professional Staff Association Future Leader Scholarship [I1132] | |
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This scholarship is provided to students whose leadership involvement makes a positive impact at the University of Guelph and/or the broader community. Apply by email to awards@uoguelph.ca by May 15 with one letter of reference and a personal statement (max 500 words) outlining the time commitment, impact, and types of activities undertaken as well as an indication of how these activities were a valuable and rewarding leadership experience. Applicants must also submit the name of their immediate family member for verification that they are part of the Professional/Managerial Group of the University, and/or retired Professional/Managerial Group of the University of Guelph. Selection will be based on the student’s demonstrated involvement in leadership activities on campus or off campus that result in positive community impact. The selection committee will consider how the student’s participation, initiative and efforts positively impacts the University of Guelph community and/or their broader community. In the event of a tie, the student with the highest cumulative average will be awarded. This award may not be held more than once. | |
Donor(s): |
The Professional Staff Association (PSA)
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program who demonstrate involvement in leadership opportunities that result in positive community impact, and who are from the immediate family of full-time, part-time, contractual or retired members of the Professional/Managerial Group at the University of Guelph. Preference will be given to a student that has not received the Professional Staff Association Scholarship in the same year. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
Professional Staff Association Scholarship [I0628] | |
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This scholarship is provided to students with the highest cumulative average. Apply to Student Financial Services by May 15 by sending an email to awards@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
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Qualification(s): | Full-time students who are from the immediate family, part-time or contractual Professional/Managerial Group employees of the University , and/or retired Professional/Managerial Group of the University of Guelph who have completed at least 5.0 credits and have a minimum 70% cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
Project Hero Scholarship [I0979] | |
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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 or First Responder personnel deceased during active duty . “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 or in the case of First Responders, through the supporting documentation submitted. 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 OR you are a dependent child of a First Responder personnel deceased during active duty; include supporting documentation confirming the parent perished during active duty as well as confirmation of death. 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 or First Responder personnel deceased during active duty. |
Amount: | Several awards that include tuition and fees for up to Bachelor of Arts, plus $8000 toward 1st year living expenses |
RB Palmer Horticultural Scholarship [I1083] | |
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These scholarships were established by RB Palmer in support of students who are interested in plant breeding, plant genetics and horticulture. RB Palmer was particularly inspired by Ornamental Horticulture, lilies and gladiolas in particular. Apply by May 15 to the OAC Awards Office (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) with a letter (no more than two pages) listing the courses you have completed that demonstrate your interest in horticulture, plant genetics or plant breeding. Selection will be based on highest cumulative average. | |
Donor(s): |
RB Palmer Horticultural Fund
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in a a program offered by the Ontario Agricultural College who demonstrate an interest in horticulture, plant genetics or plant breeding. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in Ornamental Horticulture. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Resilience Scholarship (LANG) [I1127] | |
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Apply by January 10th to the LANG Awards Committee: lang.awards@uoguelph.ca with a resume and a 500-word statement describing how the applicant has overcome adversity, demonstrated resiliency, leadership and perseverance, and how their actions have had a positive impact on others. Selection will be based on: 1. Resilience in response to personal life challenges or adversity (e.g. physical disability, financial constraints, socio-economics barriers); 2. Effective leadership, as demonstrated through positions held, extracurricular activities, involvement on campus/in school and/or in the community; 3. Positive impact, on others, the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, the University of Guelph, or the broader community, as demonstrated in the 500-word statement. In the event of a tie the student with the highest cumulative average will be selected. Award cannot be held more than once. | |
Donor(s): |
The Angel Gabriel Foundation
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Qualification(s): | Female students registered in the Bachelor of Commerce program who have assumed roles of leadership and who have demonstrated resilience in response to personal life challenges or adversity (e.g. physical disability, financial constraints, socio-economic barriers). |
Amount: | 1 award of $5,000 |
Scotiabank Scholarships in Leadership [I0834] | |
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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
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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 |
Shirley Louie Memorial Scholarship [I0392] | |
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Offered by the Canadian College and University Food Services Association (CCUFSA) to honour Shirley Louie, a long-time member. Please submit your application by email to hftaward@uoguelph.ca by January 31 using the standard HFTM scholarship application form and provide a maximum 500-word statement on your reasons for interest in the foodservice industry, a resume and any information you think that the HFTM Awards Committee should take into consideration. | |
Donor(s): |
Canadian College and Universities Food Services Association
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Qualification(s): | Student in their final year of a major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management , with a minimum 70% average and an interest in the food service industry. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
Shirley Surgeoner Memorial Scholarship [I1117] | |
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In memory of Shirley Surgeoner (FACS ’72), friends and family have established the Shirley Surgeoner Memorial Scholarship in which Shirley’s legacy of selflessness and giving will continue. Students apply to Marketing and Consumer Studies Awards Committee by May 15 with a letter outlining their commitment as a volunteer in their community over the last five years, or more. Selection will be based on the applicant’s indicated number of hours, in the past 5 years, to society or community as a volunteer as highlighted in their application letter. | |
Donor(s): |
The family of Shirley Surgeoner
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in a program offered by the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics in a major offered by the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their community through volunteer service for at least five years. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Skyline Scholarship [I0690] | |
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The recipient will be selected based on academic achievement, leadership and extracurricular activities and involvement with the Real Estate and Housing major and/or in the broader community. Please submit your application by email to mcsaward@uoguelph.ca to the M&CS Awards Committee by May 15 and include a list of extracurricular activities and involvement with the REH program and/or the broader community. | |
Donor(s): |
Skyline
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Real Estate and Housing major of the BComm program who have completed at least 5.0 credits but no more than 15.0 credits with a minimum 75% in the last two full-time equivalent semesters. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
Skyline Scholarship in Property Management [I0909] | |
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This award was created to support students who have demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities and involvement related to real estate and housing through on-campus contributions and/or community involvement. Please submit your application by email to mcsaward@uoguelph.ca. to the MCS Awards Committee by May 15 with a resume highlighting real estate and housing related extracurricular activities and involvement. | |
Donor(s): |
Skyline Asset Management
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Real Estate and Housing major who have achieved a minimum grade of 75% in REAL*3890 Property Management. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
Skyline Scholarship in Real Estate Sustainability [I0913] | |
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Established by Skyline Asset Management, this $1500 scholarship was created to support students registered in the Real Estate and Housing major who have achieved a minimum grade of 75% in REAL*4870 (Sustainable Real Estate) and who have demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities and involvement related to real estate and housing through on-campus contributions and/or community involvement. Please submit your application by email to mcsaward@uoguelph.ca to the MCS Awards Committee by January 31 including a resume highlighting real estate and housing related extracurricular activities and involvement. | |
Donor(s): |
Skyline Asset Management
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Real Estate and Housing major who have achieved a minimum grade of 75% in REAL*4870 (Sustainable Real Estate) and have demonstrated leadership related to real estate and housing through on-campus contributions and/or community involvement. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
Smart Serve Ontario Scholarships [I0550] | |
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Established by Smart Serve Ontario, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the responsible service of alcohol. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Smart Serve Ontario
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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 between 6.0 and 8.0 course credits with the highest cumulative average and the Smart Serve certification program. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $675 |
Sports Media and Sports Broadcasting Scholarships [I1035] | |
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Apply by May 15th to Student Financial Services by submitting a one page letter outlining sports media or sports broadcasting experience in the past year. Letters can be emailed to awards@uoguelph.ca. Selection is based on highest cumulative average. If no applications are received preference will be given to a student minoring in Media and Cinema Studies and who have the highest GPA. | |
Donor(s): |
Rogers Media Inc.
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program who have demonstrated experience in sports media and sports broadcasting. Preference to students involved in on campus activities in the sports media and/or sports broadcasting areas. To be awarded to an undergraduate student first, then to a graduate student if no undergraduate students apply. |
Amount: | 2 awards of $2,500 |
Stephanie Wilken Volunteer Scholarship [I0449] | |
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Established by the Wilken family in memory of Stephanie Wilken, BA 1995. Apply to Student Financial Services with letter indicating the kind and extent of volunteer activities at the Wellness Centre by October 1. Selection committee is the Senate Committee on Awards on the recommendation of the Student Wellness Educator at the Wellness Centre. | |
Donor(s): |
Bev and Darlene Wilken
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Qualification(s): | Student registered in any undergraduate degree program, who has been a volunteer for at least two semesters at the Wellness Centre. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance in all courses to date and volunteer work at the Wellness Centre. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
Summerlee Humanitarian Scholarships [I0964] | |
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The Summerlee Humanitarian Scholarships are dedicated in the name of the seventh vice-chancellor of the University of Guelph, Dr. Alastair Summerlee. These scholarships reward students who have significantly engaged in humanitarian issues of global importance and provide them with a further opportunity to continue their work and build connections that lead to lasting change. Interested students should apply by March 1st to Student Financial Services with a letter describing i) how their past activities significantly furthered humanitarian efforts (maximum 500 words) and ii) how they intend to continue to make an impact on a global level (maximum 500 words). The letter must be accompanied by two letters of reference as well as a budget that includes fundraising goals and outlines the cost of their planned international travel and/or conference attendance (if applicable). Five students will be selected based on their ability to demonstrate significant past humanitarian efforts, potential to make further impact based on their proposed international plans (including budget and fundraising goals), and strength of reference letters. Preference will be for one of these awards to go to a varsity athlete (varsity athletes should self-identify in their letter). While applicants who demonstrate past significant impacts in improving local communities/groups will be considered, preference will be given to applicants with strong previous proven international humanitarian efforts. Recipients must adhere to the University of Guelph’s Safe Travel Policy. | |
Donor(s): |
The Angel Gabriel Foundation
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program with no more than 17.0 credits completed who have demonstrated a 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 internationally 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] | |
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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 LANG. Selection will be based on highest cumulative average. No application required. | |
Donor(s): |
The staff in Alumni Affairs and Development and Friends
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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 |
T.K. Warley Agrifood Policy Prize [I0212] | |
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Established by Prof. T.K. Warley, former Chair of the Department of Food Agriculture and Resource Economics and a faculty member of the Ontario Agricultural College from 1970 to 1991. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Professor T.K. Warley
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Qualification(s): | Student providing the best term paper written on a public policy issue relating to the agrifood system or rural society in courses such as AGEC*3030 Price and Production Analysis, AGEC*4000 Agricultural and Food Policy, and AGEC*4720 Special Study in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
Thomas H. Peters Scholarship [I0233] | |
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Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Friends and associates of Thomas H. Peters
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Qualification(s): | Student in any academic program of the University who has completed courses in Land Reclamation (e.g. CROP*2280, SOIL*3200), with a minimum 10.0 credits completed. Applicants must have a minimum of 70% cumulative average and have demonstrated an interest and aptitude in the area of crops and land reclamation. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
Toronto District Beekeeper's Association Scholarship [I0285] | |
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A scholarship is offered by the Toronto District Beekeepers Association in memory of the late Hugh McLeod, past chair of the Association. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Mr. Jack Robinson
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Qualification(s): | The recipient will have good academic standing, have participated in extracurricular activities, and demonstrated a keen interest in beekeeping. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
United Steelworkers Local 4120 Scholarship [I0293] | |
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Apply to Student Financial Services by January 31 and provide the name of the USWA member and relationship to the applicant. If there is more than one eligible candidate, the award will go to the one who has attained the highest relative class standing in his or her previous full-time semester. | |
Donor(s): |
United Steelworkers LU4120
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Qualification(s): | Student who is a member or former member, or who is from the immediate family of a member of United Steelworkers LU 4120, and who is entering semester 2, 3, or 4 of a degree or diploma program in the Winter semester with a minimum 70% cumulative average. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
University of Guelph Alumni Legacy Scholarship [I0735] | |
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Funded through donations made to the University of Guelph Alumni Memorial Fund in memory of deceased alumni. The recipient will be selected based on academic achievement and volunteer contributions to the University of Guelph community. Apply to Student Financial Services by May 15 with a cover letter indicating name, degree and year of graduation of alumna/alumnus relative and a resume or summary of leadership and volunteer contributions to the University of Guelph community. | |
Donor(s): |
Various donors c/o University of Guelph Alumni Association Memorial Fund
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree or associate diploma program at any campus of the University of Guelph who have completed a minimum of one year of full-time studies with both a minimum cumulative average of 75% and demonstrated volunteer leadership, and who are immediate relatives (child, grandchild, great-grandchild, sibling or parent) of an alumna/us of the University of Guelph or its founding colleges. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
University of Guelph Retirees Association Scholarship [I0569] | |
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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.)
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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] | |
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The scholarship will be awarded to the student who has demonstrated academic achievement and exemplary leadership. Apply by May 15th to Student Financial Services by emailing awards@uoguelph.ca 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
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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] | |
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The W.C. Winegard Medal is the most prestigious and top convocation award presented to an undergraduate student at the University of Guelph. Named for former University President Dr. William Winegard, the medal is awarded in recognition of both academic achievement and contributions to the university and community life. One student will be nominated by each College Awards Committee. The Senate Honours and Awards Committee will make the final selection and the medal will be awarded at Convocation in June. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
The Board of Governors' of the University
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Qualification(s): | Students who are graduating in June, or who have graduated in the previous two convocations who excels both academically and in contributions made to the university and community life. |
Amount: | 1 award of a Gold medal |
W.N. Vaughan Medal [C0299] | |
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A medal may be given annually to a 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. Prospective candidates will be nominated by senators and the medal winner will be chosen by a committee selected by the Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee. The medal will be awarded at June convocation. No application is necessary. | |
Donor(s): |
Friends of Walter N. Vaughan
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Qualification(s): | Student senator who has high academic standing and who has made a substantial contribution to student life and to the University, particularly through involvement in and commitment to Senate activities. |
Amount: | 1 award of a Medal |
Warren Jestin Scholarship in Canadian Economic Policy [I0557] | |
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Dr. Warren Jestin, a B.A. and M.A. economics graduate of the University of Guelph and a member of the University's Board of Governors from 1997 to 2003, provides this award to a student registered in an honours degree in either the B.A program with a major in Economics or the B.Comm program with a major in Management Economics in Industry and Finance. The award winner will have achieved the highest cumulative average across all economics policy courses taken. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Warren Jestin
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Qualification(s): | Full-time registered in BAH.ECON or BCOM.MEIF that has completed a minimum of two credits in the 3000 and 4000 level courses oriented towards economic policy, has achieved a minimum average of 80% in those courses, and has completed at least 15.0 credits towards their degree completion. |
Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
Warren Stein Memorial Scholarship [I0955] | |
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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
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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 |
Waterloo-Wellington CPA Association Scholarship [I0367] | |
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Apply to the Department of Management Awards Committee by May 15 with a 100 word or less statement describing why you intend to pursue a career as a Chartered Accountant (CA) and a resume that includes activities demonstrating involvement in the local community. Please submit your application by email to: dom.awards@uoguelph.ca. | |
Donor(s): |
Waterloo-Wellington Chartered Professional Accountants Association
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Bachelor of Commerce Accounting major who have completed between 4.5 and 12.5 credits and have a minimum 80% average in their accounting (ACCT) courses. |
Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
William Furlong Scholarship in Economics [I0886] | |
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The Department of Economics & Finance offers this scholarship in honour of Professor William Furlong, a long-term member of the Department of Economics & Finance and a leader in the scholarship of teaching principles of microeconomics, to the student with the highest final grade in Introductory Microeconomics (ECON*1050) in the fall semester. Application is not required. | |
Donor(s): |
Colleagues & Friends of Dr. William Furlong
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Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics who complete the course Introductory Microeconomics (ECON*1050) in the Fall semester. |
Amount: | 1 award of $900 |