IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Commerce
Entrance Bursaries
| Charles McRae Memorial Bursary [E3071] | |
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| Established by the Colwyn and Jean Rich Foundation in honour of Mrs. Rich’s late father Mr. Charles McRae to honour his achievement in overcoming adversity and achieving great success in business. Selection will be based on greatest financial need. 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 of the year in which a new recipient will be selected. A new recipient will be selected once every four years, unless a current recipient fails to meet the continued eligibility requirement for the B.Comm program. This award is not tenable with other awards over $5,000. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Colwyn and Jean Rich Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering the Accounting major of the B.Comm with demonstrated financial need, and who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $28,000 (payable over 4 years) |
| Costco Wholesale Bursary [E3579] | |
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| This award was created to assist first-year students in obtaining a post-secondary education in business-related studies. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by April 15. Preference given to a student whose permanent address is in Guelph. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Costco Wholesale with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any program offered by the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| CSAHS Indigenous Student Entrance Bursary [E3127] | |
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| Established by a staff member in CSAHS to encourage Indigenous students to pursue undergraduate studies. Apply by April 15 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) and email a statement to awards@uougelph.ca identifying as an Indigenous student. | |
| Donor(s): |
Staff member in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
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| Qualification(s): | Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Metis) students entering any program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,500 |
| Dorothy Wright Entrance Bursary [E3075] | |
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| Established in memory of Miss Dorothy Wright, sister, and Miss Dorothy Wright, aunt, of Mr. Ivor Wright, OAC 65A this bursary supports students entering any undergraduate degree program offered by the Ontario Agricultural College. 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): |
Mr. R. Ivor Wright
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any OAC degree program who have demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| 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 |
| Fred Hindle Bursary [E3500] | |
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| Awarded in memory of Fred Hindle, O.A.C.'38, a long-time generous supporter of his Alma Mater, who at the time of his death, wanted future students to have the same opportunity for an education as he had received. This bursary is awarded with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. This bursary is dependent on continued demonstration of financial need and successful completion of study to advance into the next year. 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): |
W. Roy Hindle and family with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Entering O.A.C. degree students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statement on Awards). |
| Amount: | 2 award of $5,000 (payable over 4 years) |
| Gord Bennett Memorial and Class of O.A.C. ’43 Bursary [E3515] | |
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| The family and friends of R. Gordon Bennett, O.A.C. '43, a former Deputy Minister of Agriculture, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, have created a this bursary. Apply by April 15 with a letter indicating farming background to Student Financial Services (awards@uoguelph.ca) and by completing 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). ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
The family and friends of R. Gordon Bennett, O.A.C. '43 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust
Fund
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering the BSc(Agr) or BComm (Food and Agricultural Business) programs with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students whose primary family occupation is farming. 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 |
| 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 |
| John A. Carther Bursary [E3086] | |
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| The late John A. Carther of Cornwall Ontario has created the John A. Carther Bursary to support students from Eastern Ontario. Preference will be given to students from the counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. AStudents 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): |
The estate of John A. Carther
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any program offered by the Ontario Agricultural College with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| 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 |
| Laundry Family Bursary [E3125] | |
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| The Laundry Family is proud to have the opportunity to support a first-generation female student focused on pursuing studies in Commerce. This is the family’s contribution to ensuring all perspectives and backgrounds are contributing to the future of the Canadian business landscape. Apply by April 15 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) and email a statement to awards@uougelph.ca identifying as a first-generation student. | |
| Donor(s): |
Cassaundra Laundry
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| Qualification(s): | Female, first-generation students (parents did not attend post-secondary studies, full-time or part-time, in or outside Canada at any time or in any program) entering any BCOMM program offered by the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics who have demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| Lori Litherland Foundation Memorial Bursaries [E3117] | |
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| Created in memory of Lori Litherland who was passionate about agriculture. The Lori Litherland Foundation established these awards to enable financially disadvantaged students the opportunity to attend university and pursue their passions within the Ontario Agricultural College. 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 based on financial need. | |
| Donor(s): |
Lori Litherland Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any program offered by the Ontario Agricultural College with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $2,500 |
| Manfred Hermann Agricultural Bursaries [E3131] | |
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| Established by the Hermann family, these bursaries are intended to relieve financial hardships that may limit access to the agricultural industry and agricultural education. Students 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. Payments in years 2, 3, and 4 are dependent on continued demonstration of financial need and satisfactory progress in the B.Sc.(Agr.) or BCom(FAB) program. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Hermann Family
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program or the Bachelor of Commerce in Food and Agricultural Business degree program with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 2 award of $30,000 (payable over 4 years of study) |
| Mary Anne Chambers Entrance Bursary [E3126] | |
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| Established by Dr. Mary Anne Chambers, honorary degree recipient and valued contributor to the University of Guelph’s mission to improve life. Apply by April 15 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) and email a statement to awards@uougelph.ca identifying as a Black student. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. Mary Anne Chambers
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| Qualification(s): | Black students entering a program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $4,000 |
| McCracken Family Bursaries [E3580] | |
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| Ron and Doreen McCracken from Scotland Ontario have created these bursaries in memory of his mother and father who farmed near Cobourg Ontario. These bursaries will provide opportunities for students to study agriculture and food at the OAC. Preference will be given to students who have graduated from high school with a Specialist High Skills Majors Program (SHSM). 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): |
Ron and Doreen McCracken with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any undergraduate degree program offered by OAC with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 5 awards of $4,000 |
| OAC 1968 Bursary [E1008] | |
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| The Class of OAC 1968 established this bursary to celebrate their 50th anniversary. In reflecting on many of their own experiences the class generously supports undergraduate students in any OAC program with demonstrated financial need. Selection will be based on greatest financial need. Students must maintain enrolment in an OAC academic program to maintain their award. Students do not need to continue to demonstrate financial need for all 4 years to continue to receive this award. 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): |
Class of OAC 1968
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any OAC degree program who have demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $10,000 (payable over 8 semesters |
| OAC Alumni Foundation Legacy Bursary [E3129] | |
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| In recognition of the OAC Alumni Foundation’s 60th anniversary, the original recipients of the Foundation’s first ever awards marked this anniversary with a commitment to provide the same opportunity for financial aid to incoming OAC students. Apply by April 15 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.). | |
| Donor(s): |
The OAC Alumni Foundation on behalf of Pat Mighton, Ernie Jerome, Bill McKay, Eric Norris, and Don Stoltz
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering any undergraduate degree program offered by OAC with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| OAC ’63 Entrance Bursary [E3020] | |
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| The class of OAC 1963 has generously funded this award as a means to honour their legacy, and to support future generations of OAC students.Students 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 based on financial need. | |
| Donor(s): |
Class of OAC 1963
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering in any OAC degree program with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Real Ontario Farm Insurance Bursary [E3104] | |
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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. Selection will be based on financial need. | |
| Donor(s): |
Trillium Mutual Insurance Company
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program in OAC or the Bachelor of Commerce program with a major in Food and Agricultural Business with demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| 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 |