IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
In-course Bursaries
| Acer Saccharum Bursary [I3083] | |
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| Apply by October 7th to Student Financial Services with a Financial Need Assessment Form and confirmation of registration with Student Accessibility Services. | |
| Donor(s): |
Steven Ardron and Celine Batterink
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program at the University of Guelph, who have demonstrated financial need and are registered with Student Accessibility Services. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Allan Cawley Bursary [I2501] | |
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| Established by Dr. Allan Cawley, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services, by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Established by Dr. Allan Cawley with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time D.V.M. and graduate students in the Ontario Veterinary College with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 3 awards of $500 |
| Anne Howell Memorial Bursary [I3111] | |
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| Apply by October 7th with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a letter indicating that you are from Brantford or Brant County and have attended and graduated from a school in the Grand Erie District School Board or the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board. | |
| Donor(s): |
Brant Community Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the DVM program with demonstrated financial need. Preference for students from Brantford or Brant County who attended and graduated from a school in the Grand Erie District School Board or the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board. |
| Amount: | up to 5 awards of various amounts |
| Auxiliary to Ontario Veterinarians Bursary [I2077] | |
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| Endowed by the Auxiliary to Ontario Veterinarians, supporting the profession from 1946 to 1990. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Auxiliary to Ontario Veterinarians
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| Qualification(s): | Undergraduate veterinary students who have a record of satisfactory academic performance and who have demonstrated need of financial assistance. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $300 |
| Bill Mactaggart Memorial Scholarship in Small Ruminant Health Management [I2204] | |
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| This award is in memory of Bill Mactaggart. Bill lived in Guelph/Eramosa where he raised champion purebred Suffolk sheep with passion and expertise for improving the health and genetics of his show flock. He was a Guelph graduate and an innovator who approached farming using the scientific method. A staunch supporter of veterinary education, Bill had a long relationship with OVC Farm Services and generously shared his vast knowledge and experience with everyone interested in sheep. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7, and submit a written application (600 words maximum) detailing experience with small ruminants and how this experience has inspired their interest in promoting small ruminant health in the Fall during the call for applications from the Dean's office. Selection will be based on the student’s exceptional experience promoting health and welfare of small ruminants as evidenced by: handling, showing, rearing, etc., through participation in activities such as 4H or agricultural fairs, as well as a recommendation from OVC Ruminant Field Services. In the case of two equally qualified candidates, the student with more experience in sheep will receive the scholarship.This award may only be held once by the same student. | |
| Donor(s): |
Leslie Mactaggart
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| Qualification(s): | Canadian citizens/permanent residents who are registered in the DVM program with demonstrated financial need who also promote the health and welfare of sheep and goats (small ruminants). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $5,000 |
| Brinson Partners Inc. Bursaries [I3526] | |
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| Brinson Partners Inc., with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, has established these bursaries. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Brinson Partners Inc. with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,500 |
| Burnbrae Farms Bursaries [I3525] | |
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| Established by Burnbrae Farms, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program to assist students with financial need to continue their studies as full-time students. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a statement explaining interests in poultry science to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Burnbrae Farms with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated interest in poultry science. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,000 |
| Canadian Animal Health Institute Bursary [I2507] | |
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| Established by the Canadian Animal Health Institute, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Canadian Animal Health Institute with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time student in the D.V.M. program with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $575 |
| Canadian Kennel Club Bursaries [I2011] | |
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| The Canadian Kennel Club provides funds for a limited number of bursaries to assist students in the D.V.M. program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Canadian Kennel Club
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| Qualification(s): | Students in the D.V.M. program with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | Several varies |
| Class of '72: 25th Reunion Bursaries [I3512] | |
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| Established by the Class of '72: 25th Reunion Fund with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program to support students who wish to study full-time. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Class of '72: 25th Reunion with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 3 awards of $1,000 |
| Class of OVC 1950 Memorial Bursary [I2211] | |
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| Established in memory of deceased classmates. Apply by October 7th to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Class of OVC 1950
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the DVM program with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | several awards of varying amounts |
| Cosimo Ferraro DVM Memorial Bursary [I2205] | |
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| Established in memory of Dr.Cosimo Ferraro (OVC ’47) by his family. Apply by October 7th to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. Selection will be based on financial need. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dolores Ferraro
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in Phase 1 of the DVM program with demonstrated financial need and an interest in companion animal medicine, as demonstrated by listing companion animal practice as their Veterinary Clinical Practice career objective in their entrance survey. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| David Havoic Bursary [I3087] | |
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| Established by the Havoic family, and inspired by the support that Barry Wheeler provided to David Havoic while he was a student at U of G. The bursary will be awarded to the student with the greatest financial need. Apply by October 7th to Student Financial Services with a Financial Need Assessment Form and attach a letter from Student Accessibility Services confirming registration and physical disability. | |
| Donor(s): |
Debbie and David Havoic
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program who have a physical disability and are registered with Student Accessibility Services and demonstrate financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| David R. Leach Memorial Bursary [I3534] | |
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| Provided in memory of David R. Leach by his family, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. David entered O.A.C. in 1969 as a member of O.A.C. '73 and graduated with a B.Sc. in Agriculture in 1974. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services and a letter from SAS confirming physical disability by October 7. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs Deborah Leach-Sartor with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students who are physically disabled as determined by the Student Accessibility Services with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Dean's Access Bursaries [I2502] | |
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| Established by Alumni and friends of O.V.C., with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Alumni and Friends of OVC with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in a program offered by the Ontario Veterinary College with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | Several awards of varies amounts |
| Dr. Francis J. Fitzgerald Memorial Bursaries [I2082] | |
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| Established by family, friends, colleagues and clients of Dr. Francis J. Fitzgerald (O.V.C.'37) to honour his commitment to veterinary medicine. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Virginia Fitzgerald
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| Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in the D.V.M. program who have a record of satisfactory academic performance and have demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | Several varies |
| Dr. Lynn Helwig Memorial Bursary [I2101] | |
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| This bursary was established in memory of Dr. Lynn Helwig (class of 1954) to honour his dedication to the practice of veterinary medicine. Dr. Helwig worked for Agriculture Canada in the Health of Animals Branch before retiring, served many years on the Board of the OVC Alumni Association, and in his later years was a source of moral support for his niece when she enrolled in the D.V.M. program. Apply by October 7th to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. | |
| Donor(s): |
Jennifer Yenssen
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in Phase 4 of the D.V.M. program in the Rural Community Practice Stream who have demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Dr. M. Adrian Gross Memorial Bursary [I2106] | |
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| Established by family, friends and colleagues of Dr. M. Adrian Gross (O.V.C.'54), a respected veterinarian and a valued employee of the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dora Gross
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| Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in the D.V.M. program with a satisfactory academic performance and a demonstrated need of financial assistance. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Dr. Martin DeForest Memorial Bursary [I2157] | |
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| Established by family and friends of Dr. Martin DeForest, OVC '77 in his memory. Dr. DeForest was a leader in the veterinary profession, and was widely recognized for his compassion and commitment to animal health. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Friends and Family of Dr. Martin DeForest
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| Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in the D.V.M. program who have a record of satisfactory academic performance and have demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $450 |
| Dr. R.C. Croucher Bursary [I2519] | |
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| Established by Dr. Ross C. Croucher, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Ross C. Croucher, OVC '50 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the D.V.M. program with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $800 |
| Dr. Robert W. Woolner Bursary [I2190] | |
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| The estate of Elizabeth M. Woolner established this bursary in memory of her husband, Dr. Robert W. Woolner, OVC 1939, who was a casualty of the Second World War while a flight sergeant with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Selection will be based on financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Need Assessment Form by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Estate of Elizabeth M. Woolner
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in either Phase 3 or 4 of the DVM program with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $5,000 |
| Edith B. Williams Bursary [I2072] | |
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| This bursary is provided in memory of Dr. Williams, O.V.C.'41. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Friends of Family of Edith B. Williams
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| Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in the D.V.M. program who have a record of satisfactory academic performance and have demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of varying amounts |
| Elizabeth Burton Bursaries [I3503] | |
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| Mrs. Elizabeth Burton, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, provides bursaries to students with demonstrated financial need. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Elizabeth Burton with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students in second, third or fourth year with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | Several awards of varying amounts |
| Essex County Veterinary Association Bursary [I2529] | |
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| Established by the Essex County Veterinary Association, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Essex County Veterinary Association with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | D.V.M. student with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to a student from Essex County. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Ethel Miller Bursary [I2208] | |
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| This bursary was established through the estate of Ethel Miller, who wished to support veterinary education in the field of companion animal medicine. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Estate of Ethel Miller
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in Phase 4 of the DVM program in the Small Animal Stream with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | several awards of various amounts |
| Gloria Lemieux Bursaries [I2156] | |
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| Established by the late Gloria Lemieux through a will bequest, these bursaries recognize her concern for animals and desire to help students pursuing veterinary studies. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Estate of Gloria Lemieux
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| Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in the D.V.M. program who have a record of satisfactory academic performance and demonstrated need of financial assistance. |
| Amount: | Several awards of varying amounts |
| Grant and Muriel Crittenden Bursaries [I2018] | |
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| Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
The estate of Grant and Muriel Crittenden
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| Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in the D.V.M. program who have a record of satisfactory academic performance and have demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | Several varies |
| Grant Misener Bursaries [I2538] | |
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| Dr. Andrew Grant Misener (O.V.C.'38), alumnus of the University of Guelph, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, has established an endowment fund for bursaries to provide financial assistance to students in the D.V.M. program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. Andrew Grant Misener (OVC '38) with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students in the D.V.M. program with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | Several varies |
| Gryphon Investment Council Bursaries [I3513] | |
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| Established by Gryphon Investment Counsel, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Gryphon Investment Council Inc. with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,500 |
| Guelph Compassionate Health and Dental Bursary [I3061] | |
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| This bursary has been established and approved by the Student Health and Dental Committee to assist students facing unforeseen health and dental needs above and beyond the benefits offered through the University of Guelph’s mandatory Student Health Plan, University of Guelph’s Student Dental Plan or comparable personal dental plan. Apply to Student Financial Services, Manager, Student Awards, with: (1) a completed Financial Need Assessment form; (2) a letter from physician or dentist about the required procedure/treatment that indicate the nature of the unforeseen health or dental emergency and it’s impact on the student's studies; (3) cost estimates from the health or dental practitioner identified in the Regulated Health Professions Act/RHPA; (4) physician or dentist contact information; and (5) Insurance coverage – proof that this procedure is not covered under any provincial or private health coverage already, including the Student Health Plan Student. Applications will be reviewed throughout the semester to handle emergencies immediately. If approved for this bursary, a receipt will be required to be returned to our office once the procedure is completed, unless a receipt has been submitted with the application initially. Students may only receive the bursary once per academic year. | |
| Donor(s): |
Student Health and Dental Plan Reserve
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| Qualification(s): | Students currently registered at the University of Guelph and/or be enrolled under the University of Guelph mandatory Student Health Plan. The student must require treatment for an unforeseen health and dental emergency, which is not currently or completely covered by the Student Health Plan, Student Dental Plan or comparable personal dental plan, and requires immediate intervention and treatment for which the consequences of not receiving treatment may impact on the student’s academic progress. |
| Amount: | Several awards of various amounts to a maximum of $1,500 |
| Guelph Student Assistance Program [I3056] | |
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| These bursaries have been established and approved by undergraduate students through student referendum to assist undergraduate and University of Guelph campus diploma students in financial need. Preference will be given to students who are not eligible for provincial and/or federal assistance programs such as Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and/or Canada Student Loan Program (CSLP).Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. | |
| Donor(s): |
Undergraduate Students
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time undergraduate students registered in any degree program with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | Several awards of varying amounts up to $1,000 |
| Harriet Bilbey Bursary [I2144] | |
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| Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Estate of Harriet Bilbey
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| Qualification(s): | Student enrolled in the D.V.M. program with a record of satisfactory academic performance and demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $650 |
| Helen Davidson Memorial Bursary [I2509] | |
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| Established by Gladys M. Davidson, as a memorial to her beloved sister Helen, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services, by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Established by Gladys M. Davidson with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students in the D.V.M. program who have demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 8 awards of $1,000 |
| Hill's Bursary [I2511] | |
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| Established by Hill's Pet Nutrition, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Hill's Pet Nutrition Canada Inc. with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | D.V.M. student with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Howard and Myrtle Rogers Bursaries [I3537] | |
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| Provided by the Estate of Howard and Myrtle Rogers, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
The Estate of Howard and Myrtle Rogers with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students from Wellington County. Students are encouraged to apply for an award in each year of study. The award may have been held in previous years but students must demonstrate on-going financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 10 up to $2,000 |
| Indigenous Student Bursary [I3068] | |
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| In 2009, the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development established the this Bursary as part of their new Aboriginal post-secondary education funding initiative. These bursaries provide direct support to Aboriginal Students with demonstrated financial need to assist with financing their education. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7th with a Financial Need Assessment Form and complete the Indigenous Student Bursary application . Selection is based on financial need. | |
| Donor(s): |
Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD)
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| Qualification(s): | Aboriginal students or students who identify as having Aboriginal identity and/or heritage (self-identification is sufficient) who are registered in any degree, are a resident of Ontario (as defined by OSAP) and have demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | several awards ranging in values from $1,000 to $3,500 |
| International Emergency Medical Aid Assistance [I3059] | |
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| The University of Guelph provides support to International undergraduate students that are faced with unexpected, or unforeseen financial shortfalls due to a medical issue not covered by UHIP or the Student Dental/Medical insurance plans. Students should apply to the International Student Advisor, in the Centre for International Programs office, by completing an International Student Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and submitting documentation to support the medical issue. These bursaries are awarded on an on-going basis. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | International students registered in a degree program and have completed a minimum 1.50 credits who have a medical emergency expenses not covered by UHIP or the Student Dental/Medical insurance plans and demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | Several awards of varying amounts |
| Irvine and Grace Black Memorial Bursary [I3051] | |
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| Established in memory of Irvine and Grace Black, by friends and family to recognize their many contributions to young people. Irvine, a well-known sheep breeder, was a judge at College Royal and the Royal Winter Fair for over fifty years, and Grace was active in the Women's Institute and the Fergus Fall Fair. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a letter outlining involvement in the 4-H Club and/or a Women's Institute by October 7. | |
| Donor(s): |
Family and friends of Irvine and Grace Black
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time undergraduate students registered in any degree program with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to applicants who are, or have been, active in the 4-H Club and/or a Women's Institute. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| Ivey Cook Bursaries [I3076] | |
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| The Ivey Cook Bursaries have been established to support students who require a Learning Disability (LD) Assessment who do not have the financial means to pay for the assessment. Apply to Student Financial Services with a Financial Need Assessment Form and a letter explaining why they are unable to pay for the psycho-educational assessment, indicate who is initiating or supporting the need for an assessment (i.e. SAS) and provide documentation showing amounts already covered through insurance carriers (either the student health plan or the parent(s)). Applications will be assessed as they are submitted to meet the needs of the applicant requiring an assessment. Students will be selected on a first come first served basis, based on the validity and need for an assessment. This bursary fund may be used to provide students who receive a Bursary for Students with a Disability (BSWD/CSG-PDSE) that partially pays for a psycho-educational assessment (previously known as a learning disability (LD) assessment) or students who were denied assistance through BSWD to pay for a psycho-educational assessment will be considered automatically in lieu of sufficient applications in any given year. Students are highly encouraged to apply for BSWD-CSG-PDSE first before being considered for this bursary. | |
| Donor(s): |
Suzanne Ivey Cook
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| Qualification(s): | Students with demonstrated financial need who require a psycho-educational assessment (previously known as a learning disability (LD) assessment) and are unable to pay for the required assessment and/or who have out-of-pocket expense after submitting claims through the student health plan, the parent(s) health benefits/coverage, as well as the Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD/CSG-PDSE). |
| Amount: | several awards of up to $1,500 |
| Lady Glencora Bursaries [I2586] | |
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| Established by the Rathlyn Foundation, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
The Rathlyn Foundation with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the D.V.M. program and students in the honours B.Sc. (Bio-Med) program who have demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | Several awards up to $5,000 |
| Lesley Lewisohn Stewart Bursary [I2064] | |
|---|---|
| Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Neville Lewisohn
|
| Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in the D.V.M. program who have a record of satisfactory academic performance and have demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | Several varies |
| Linda Hutson Memorial Bursary [I2197] | |
|---|---|
| Students should apply by October 7th to the Student Financial Services with a completed Need Assessment form. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. Selection will be based on financial need. | |
| Donor(s): |
Estate of Linda Hutson
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| Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in the DVM program in the Ontario Veterinary College with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $3,500 |
| Lucy and Dora Williams Bursary in Veterinary Medicine [I2184] | |
|---|---|
| Established to honour the OVC alumni who have provided exceptional care to their family pets. Apply to Student Financial Services with a Financial Need Assessment form by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Anonymous
|
| Qualification(s): | Full-time students registered in the DVM program with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | several awards of varying amounts |
| Margaret Emma (Peggy) and Donald Alan Melton Bursaries [I2503] | |
|---|---|
| Established by Donald Alan Melton, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, as a memorial to his beloved wife, Peggy, and in recognition of her lifelong devotion to animals and concern for their welfare. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services, by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Established by Donald Alan Melton with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the D.V.M. program and completed Phase 1 of their program with satisfactory academic performance. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | Several awards of up to $10,000 |
| Mary I. Whitelock Bursaries [I3524] | |
|---|---|
| Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Estate of Mary I. Whitelock with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | several awards of up to $2,000 |
| Maude Loretta Trapp Bursaries [I2099] | |
|---|---|
| Maude Loretta Trapp, a humanitarian and lover of animals has established this bursary for undergraduate veterinary students who are residents of North Western Ontario. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
The estate of Maude Loretta Trapp
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| Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in the D.V.M. program who are residents of North Western Ontario (whole district of Thunder Bay and all the territory west to the Manitoba border), who have a record of satisfactory academic performance and have demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | Several varies |
| Métis Nation of Ontario Bursary [I3092] | |
|---|---|
| The Métis Nation of Ontario has established this bursary to encourage Métis people within Ontario to pursue post-secondary education and to support Métis students in undergraduate programs. Selection will be based on financial need. Apply by October 7th with a completed in-course Financial Need Assessment form and a statement confirming Métis status as well as confirmation that your are not registered as an Indian under the Indian Act or as an Inuk on an Inuit registry and include your card number. | |
| Donor(s): |
Métis Nation of Ontario
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| Qualification(s): | Students who self-identify as Métis and are not registered as an Indian under the Indian Act or as an Inuk on an Inuit registry are eligible. Applicants may be registered in any program and must meet all academic program requirements. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Norma Valeriote International Student Bursaries [I3009] | |
|---|---|
| Preference given to a student from a country of focus as defined by CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency). Apply to the International Student Advisor with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form for International Students. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Norma L. Valeriote
|
| Qualification(s): | International students registered in any degree program who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits and demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | Several of varying amounts |
| Ontario Co-operatives R.P. Forshaw Bursary [I3013] | |
|---|---|
| The Co-operatives, Credit Unions, friends and associates of Prof. R. P. Forshaw have established this bursary. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7 and a letter indicating membership of co-op or credit unions. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Co-operatives, Credit Unions, friends and associates of Prof. R.P. Forshaw
|
| Qualification(s): | Undergraduate students who have financial need. Preference may be given to candidates who have been or are members of a co-operative or credit union. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $400 |
| Ontario First Generation Bursary [I3062] | |
|---|---|
| The Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills Development (MAESD) established the Ontario First Generation Student Bursary as part of their Access to Opportunities Strategy. A first generation student is an individual whose parents have not attended postsecondary studies full-time or part-time, in or outside Canada, at any time or in any program. Apply by October 7th to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form and the First Generation Bursary application form. Selection is based on financial need. | |
| Donor(s): |
Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills Development (MAESD)
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program who are first generation students, Ontario residents (as defined by OSAP) and who have demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | several awards ranging in values from $1,000 to $3,500 |
| Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Bursary [I2505] | |
|---|---|
| Established by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Ontario Veterinary Medical Association with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
|
| Qualification(s): | Full-time D.V.M. student with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to OVMA student members. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| OVC '39 ACCESS Bursary [I2591] | |
|---|---|
| Established by the Class of O.V.C.'39, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services, by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
OVC '39 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students in the D.V.M. program with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $400 |
| OVC '48 Bursary [I2116] | |
|---|---|
| Established by the class of O.V.C.'48 and their families to assist undergraduate veterinary students with demonstrated financial need. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Class of OVC '48
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| Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in the D.V.M. program with a record of satisfactory academic performance and demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who have completed Phase 2 of the D.V.M. program. |
| Amount: | Several varies |
| OVC '52 Bursary [I2143] | |
|---|---|
| Established by the class of O.V.C.'52 in memory of deceased classmates to assist undergraduate veterinary students with demonstrated financial need. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Class of OVC '52
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| Qualification(s): | Students enrolled full-time in the D.V.M. program with a record of satisfactory academic standing and demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | several awards of $1,500 |
| OVC '55 Bursaries [I2508] | |
|---|---|
| Established by the Class of O.V.C.'55, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services, by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
OVC '55 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time students in the D.V.M. program with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 5 awards of $500 |
| OVC'49 and Dr. Ray Cormack Bursaries [I2504] | |
|---|---|
| Established by the Class of O.V.C.'49 and Dr. Ray Cormack (O.V.C.'49), with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their graduation from the college. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
OVC '49-Cormack Fund with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
|
| Qualification(s): | Full-time students in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program who have demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 5 awards of $1,000 |
| Pearl and Percy Kaine Bursaries [I2500] | |
|---|---|
| Pearl and Percy Kaine, Guelph landowners and dairy farmers who had an interest in horses, have provided financial assistance to veterinary students through the Pearl and Percy Kaine Bursaries with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7.Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Pearl and Percy Kaine Bursaries with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
|
| Qualification(s): | One award will be given annually to one student in each of the four years of the D.V.M. program who has demonstrated the greatest financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 4 awards of $2,500 |
| Robert Auger Humanitarian Bursary [I3058] | |
|---|---|
| Established in memory of Bob Auger, a former Associate Registrar at the University of Guelph. It is intended as an emergency fund to assist students who unexpectedly find themselves in difficult financial situation who could benefit from receiving a grocery voucher. To be considered, students must have completed a Financial Aid Assessment form and arrange an appointment with a Financial Aid Counsellor. Appointments can be made by calling 519-824-4120 extension 58715. | |
| Donor(s): |
Family and friends of Robert Auger
|
| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program with an unexpected financial emergency. |
| Amount: | Several grocery vouchers or book vouchers |
| Robinson Memorial Bursary [I2118] | |
|---|---|
| Provided in memory of Dr. Gerry Robinson, a popular teacher and exemplary scientist in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Ontario Veterinary College (1957-1992) by family, friends and colleagues. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mrs. Barbara Robinson
|
| Qualification(s): | Student enrolled in the D.V.M. program with a record of satisfactory academic performance and demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | Several varies |
| Scotiabank Bursaries [I3532] | |
|---|---|
| Established by Scotiabank, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to assist students with financial need to continue their studies as full-time students. Distributed in the Winter semester. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Scotiabank with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
|
| Qualification(s): | Full-time students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $1,500 |
| Shirley Endean Bursaries [I3570] | |
|---|---|
| These bursaries were created from gifts from multiple donors, with a leading legacy gift from Ms. Shirley Endean, and with the aid of the OTSS matching program. Apply by October 7 to Student Financial Services, with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Estate of Shirley E. Endean & multiple donors with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
|
| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | Several awards of varying amounts |
| Sigmund Samuel Goodman Memorial Bursary [I2050] | |
|---|---|
| Friends and family of Sigmund Samuel Goodman, humanist and lover of animals, have endowed funds for a memorial bursary. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. Robert Bennett
|
| Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in the D.V.M. program with a satisfactory academic performance and a demonstrated need of financial assistance. |
| Amount: | Several varies |
| Student Financial Services Bursary [I3107] | |
|---|---|
| Apply by October 7th to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (NAF). Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Anonymous
|
| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | Several awards of various amounts |
| Thibeault Bursaries [I2067] | |
|---|---|
| Established by Dr. C. Thibeault, a former student of O.V.C. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. C. Thibeault
|
| Qualification(s): | Students enrolled in the D.V.M. program who have a record of satisfactory academic performance and have demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | Several varies |
| University of Guelph Access Bursaries [I3522] | |
|---|---|
| Provided by alumni and friends of the University, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to support students who wish to study full-time but who need financial support to do so. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Alumni and Friend of the University of Guelph with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
|
| Qualification(s): | Full-time students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | Several awards of $500, Several awards of $2,000 |
| University of Guelph Alumni Association Access Bursaries [I3523] | |
|---|---|
| Established by the University of Guelph Alumni Association, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to support students who wish to study full-time but who need financial support to do so. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph Alumni Association with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
|
| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,250 |
| University of Guelph International Bursary [I3048] | |
|---|---|
| The University of Guelph provides support to International undergraduate students that are faced with unexpected, or unforeseen financial shortfalls while registered on campus. Students should apply to the International Student Advisor by Nov. 1 for the fall semester; March 1 for the winter semester, and July 2 for the summer semester with a completed International Student Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). If students have an emergency situation, please contact the International Student Advisor, in Student Life, University Centre, Level 3. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
|
| Qualification(s): | International students registered in a degree program who have competed a minimum of 4.0 credits and are registered in a minimum of 1.5 course credits. |
| Amount: | Several varies |
| University of Guelph Undergraduate In-Course Bursaries (NON OSAP TSA) [I3047] | |
|---|---|
| The University of Guelph offers in-course bursaries to students who have demonstrated financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services, with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
|
| Qualification(s): | Undergraduate students registered for full-time studies (as defined by OSAP) in a degree program with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | Several awards to a maximum of $2,000 |
| University of Guelph Undergraduate In-Course Bursaries (TSA - UG) [I3037] | |
|---|---|
| The University of Guelph offers in-course bursaries to students who have demonstrated financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services, with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
|
| Qualification(s): | Ontario students registered for full-time studies (as defined by OSAP) in a degree program with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | Several awards up to a maximum of $6,000 |
| University Student Assistance Program [I3057] | |
|---|---|
| These bursaries have been established and approved by the University of Guelph to assist undergraduate and University of Guelph campus diploma students in financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
|
| Qualification(s): | Full-time undergraduate students registered in any degree program with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who are not eligible for provincial and/or federal assistance programs such as Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and/or Canada Student Loan Program (CSLP). |
| Amount: | Several awards of various amounts to a maximum of $1,000 |
| Velma Carter Davis Bursary [I2210] | |
|---|---|
| This award was established in memory of Vera Carter Davis and inspired by her love for animals. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. | |
| Donor(s): |
Lynn Bonany
|
| Qualification(s): | Phase 4 students enrolled the small animal stream of the DVM program who have participated in extracurricular or volunteer activities related to small animal care since admission to the DVM program with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,750 |
| Zoetis Bursaries [I2506] | |
|---|---|
| Provided by Pfizer Canada Inc., with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Pfizer Canada Inc. with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
|
| Qualification(s): | Full-time students in the D.V.M. program with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 3 awards of $1,000 |