IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Arts and Science
Entrance Bursaries
| Elizabeth Maud Hunter (Shier) Bursary [E3575] | |
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| This award was created to assist first year students in obtaining a post secondary education and is in honour of Mr. Hunter’s late wife, Elizabeth Maud Hunter (Shier) who did not have the opportunity to attend the University due to the sudden death of her mother resulting in family responsibilities. It was her wish to support a female student facing a similar situation. Preference given to a student from the County of Brock. Students should complete the online Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from Admission Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions has been submitted by the student) or by April 15th ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
The Estate of the Late William Henry "Harry" Hunter with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program at the University of Guelph with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 3 awards of up to $4,500 |
| First Year Student Residence Bursary [E3066] | |
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| These 5 bursaries will be offered to the students with the greatest demonstration of financial need and are conditional upon the student residing in a Guelph main campus residence for the full year in which they hold this award in order to receive the full award, or one full semester to receive $250 of the award, and are required to submit their residence deposit by the published due date. Students should apply by completing the on-line Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards by April 15 . | |
| Donor(s): |
Student Housing Services
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 5 awards of $500 |
| Harvey Graham Bursary [E3030] | |
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| Provided by Harvey Graham (O.A.C. '39). Students should complete the online Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from Admission Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions has been submitted by the student) or by April 15th. | |
| Donor(s): |
Harvey Graham, O.A.C. '39
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program who come from a working farm and who have demonstrated financial need. Preference to students graduating from Lindsay C.V.I., Fenelon Falls Secondary School, or I.E. Weldon Secondary School. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Kevin & Leigh Golding and Family Bursary in Support of Black Student Scholars [E3133] | |
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| Established by Kevin Golding, former Chair of the Board of Governors University of Guelph and his wife Leigh and their family in support of the University of Guelph's Anti-Racism Action Plan to address racism, hatred and discrimination. The Golding Family created this bursary in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement to support black students as they pursue their post-secondary education. Students apply with an email statement to Student Financial Services (awards@uoguelph.ca) identifying as a Black student and complete the online Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from Admission Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions has been submitted by the student) or by April 15th. | |
| Donor(s): |
Kevin and Leigh Golding & Family
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| Qualification(s): | Black students entering any degree program with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students from Ontario. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $10,000 |
| Registrar's Entrance Bursaries [E0384] | |
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| Established by the University of Guelph to support entering undergraduate students with identified financial need. Students should complete the online Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) application as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from Admission Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions has been submitted by the student) or by April 15. Students do not need an offer of admission to submit the E.N.A.F. Scholarship offers will be made in May. This award is not tenable with the University of Guelph Accessibility Bursary, but can be held with all other entrance awards. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program with a minimum registration of 1.5 credits and demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 500 awards of $4,000 |
| Robert Arthur Stewart Bursaries [E3272] | |
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| Established in memory of Mrs. Elsa H. Stewart of Pakenham, Ontario. Mr. Stewart graduated from the Ontario Agricultural College in 1933 and Mrs. Stewart from Macdonald Institute in 1932. Applicants for these bursaries should have a good academic record and an active interest in community affairs. A letter from the student and a recommendation from the County agricultural representative or the secondary school principal should be sent to Student Financial Services by April 15. Students should complete the online Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) application as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from Admission Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions has been submitted by the student) or by April 15th. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Estate of Mrs. H. Stewart
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| Qualification(s): | Students from the Ontario Counties of Lanark and Renfrew, and the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton, entering the 1st semester of a degree program at the University of Guelph. |
| Amount: | 14 awards of $1,000 |
| Steven Jones Memorial Bursaries [E3077] | |
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| Established by Mr. and Mrs. Jones in memory of their late son, Steven Jones (B.Comm. ’97). Students should complete the online Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from Admission Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions has been submitted by the student) or by April 15th. Selection will be made on demonstrated financial need. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Harry Jones
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | several awards of $2,000 |
| Students From Care Entrance Bursary [E3112] | |
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| Students should complete the online Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from Admission Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions has been submitted by the student) or by April 15th and email one of the following supporting documents by April 15th to awards@uoguelph.ca: Verification of Crown Ward Status (form supplied by Family and Children’s Services); or a letter of verification from Family Services Worker; or a letter of verification from Adoption Worker. Verification letters from a Family Services or Adoption Worker should confirm the duration the student was/actively is in care and the name and contact information of the support worker. Selection will be based on financial need. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. Catherine Carstairs
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any program who have been Crown Wards or were in or leaving the care of Children’s Aid Societies and who have demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $5,000 |
| University of Guelph Accessibility Bursaries [E3038] | |
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| Established by the University of Guelph to support students with substantial demonstrated financial need. In addition, students will be automatically approved for to participate in the work-study program conditional on the student securing a work-study approved position on campus. Participating in the work-study program is not required to hold this bursary. Payments of this award and the eligibility to participate in the work-study program are conditional upon the recipient receiving funding through their Canadian provincial/territorial student loan assistance program and registration in a minimum of 1.5 credits. Students should complete the online Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) application as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from Admission Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions has been submitted by the student) or by April 15th. Students do not need an offer of admission to submit the E.N.A.F.Scholarship offers will be made in May. This award is not tenable with the Registrar's Entrance Bursary, but can be held with all other Entrance Awards. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any degree program with demonstrated financial need and a minimum registration of 1.5 credits. |
| Amount: | 200 awards of $14,000 (payable over 4 years) plus Work-study approval |