IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

Bachelor of Science

In-course Scholarships with Financial Need

Alf and Mary Hales Undergraduate Scholarship in Food Science [I4510]
Alf and Mary Hales, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program have established this scholarship to Food Science students. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. To be considered for this award you must indicate it on the N.A.F. and include a statement outlining your interest in Meat Science. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Alf and Mary Hales with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Student registered in semesters 5 to 8 of the B.Sc. program in Food Science with a demonstrated interest in Meat Science and 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 $1,400
Athletic Club Scholarship for Human Kinetics [I4404]
The award will be given to the student with the highest cumulative average. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form 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):
Athletic Club Group with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
Qualification(s): Full-time students registered in the Human Kinetics major who have completed at least 10.0 credits. 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
Barbara A. Bowen Scholarship [I4390]
Established by Barbara A. Bowen, MAC '57. Preference will be given to students registered in Department of Family Relations and Nutrition. 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):
Barbara A. Bowen with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
Qualification(s): Students who have a minimum 75% average and are registered in any degree program in the College of Social and Applied Human Science 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 $5,500
Bernice and Bruce Sells Leadership Scholarship [I1011]
Created by Dr. Bruce Sells, the Dean of the College of Biological Science, 1983-1995, and his wife Mrs. Bernice Sells. Selection of the student recipient will be based on demonstrated initiative and innovation through significant involvement in extracurricular and leadership activities. Apply by October 7th to Student Financial Services with a Financial Need Assessment Form and a letter describing extra-curricular and leadership activities.
Donor(s):
Dr. Bruce Sells and Mrs. Bernice Sells
Qualification(s): Students registered in any program offered by the College of Biological Science with a minimum cumulative average of 85% who have completed a minimum of 12.0 credits, have demonstrated financial need and who also demonstrate initiative and innovation through significant involvement in extra-curricular and leadership activities.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Brian Kenneth Howard Memorial Scholarship [I4548]
Established by Kenneth and Irene Howard in memory of their son, Brian Kenneth Howard. Awarded to a student assessed as having financial need with a preference given to students from York, Durham or Simcoe counties. 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):
Kenneth and Irene Howard with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
Qualification(s): Student registered in any degree program with a minimum 75.0% cumulative average. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $3,000
C.B.S. ACCESS Scholarships [I4526]
Established by Alumni and friends of C.B.S., 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. Awarded to the students with the highest cumulative average. Not tenable with the Hagen Undergraduate Access Scholarship. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Alumni and friends of C.B.S. with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Students registered in any major in C.B.S. with a minimum of 10.0 credits completed and 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 $500
C.E.P.S. Dean's Scholarship - ACCESS [I4527]
Established 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. This award may be held once only. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Established by a number of industrial, commercial and public sector corporations with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Students with demonstrated financial need,registered in an honours program offered by the College of Engineering & Physical Sciences who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits. . 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
CEPS Computer Science ACCESS Scholarships [I4551]
Established by the School of Computer Science, friends and alumni and with the aid 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.
Donor(s):
School of Computer Science, friends and alumni and with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program.
Qualification(s): Students registered in an honours program offered by the College of Engineering & Physical Sciences who have completed 4.0 credits, with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students in the BCOMP program. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award . OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
CIBC Health and Science Scholarships [I4402]
Preference will be given in the following order: i) students who completed a summer Student Research Assistantship (S.R.A) under a University of Guelph faculty member; and ii) students who participated in cancer research-related activities. Apply by October 7 to Student Financial Services by submitting a completed Financial Need Assessment Form and include a letter outlining extracurricular activities in human health and, if applicable, highlighting cancer-related activities. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
CIBC with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
Qualification(s): Students registered in any major offered by the College of Biological Science who have completed at least 5.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and who have participated in extracurricular activities related to human health. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 2 awards of $5,000
City of Guelph 175th Anniversary Scholarship [I0515]
Funded by a leadership gift from the City of Guelph and donations from business and community leaders, this scholarship was established in 2002. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a letter describing volunteer activities, one reference letter from an individual familiar with the volunteer and/or community service contributions, and a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). Selection will include equally weighted consideration of academic performance, leadership both on and off campus and financial need. This award may be held only once.
Donor(s):
The Guelph Community Foundation
Qualification(s): Students registered in any degree program who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits with a minimum 70.0% cumulative average, demonstrated volunteer leadership on campus and/or in the community and financial need. Applicants must be graduates of a City of Guelph high school and be Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the time of application.
Amount: 1 award of $2,000
CSAHS SA Volunteer Scholarship [I1153]
Apply by October 7th to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment form and a one-page, point-form document outlining volunteer experience within the College of Social and Applied Sciences. Selection will be based on financial need. This award is not tenable with the CSAHS SA Student Leader Scholarship (I0864).
Donor(s):
CSAHS Student Alliance
Qualification(s): Students registered in a program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who have completed a minimum of 8.0 credits and who also demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated involvement in college-related volunteer activities.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Dr. Gelda Memorial Scholarships in Food Science [I1205]
The Dr. Gelda Memorial Scholarship in Food Science was established in loving memory of Dr. Chater Sen Gelda. Gelda Scientific was established under Dr. Gelda’s name, and he also worked on many research projects with various faculty members at U of G. Apply by October 7th to Student Financial Services (awards@uoguelph.ca) with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a letter demonstrating experience and/or extracurricular activities related to sustainability. Selection will be based on demonstrated leadership as evidenced through experience and/or extracurricular activities related to sustainability. In the event of a tie, the student with the highest cumulative average will be selected.
Donor(s):
Gelda Foods
Qualification(s): Students registered in the B.Sc. program who are majoring in Food Science, have completed a minimum of 5.0 credits, achieved a minimum 75% cumulative average, have demonstrated experience and/or extracurricular activities related to sustainability, and have demonstrated financial need.
Amount: 2 awards of $1,000
Dr. Gelda Memorial Scholarships in Microbiology [I1206]
The Dr. Gelda Memorial Scholarship in Microbiology was established in loving memory of Dr. Chater Sen Gelda. Gelda Scientific was established under Dr. Gelda’s name, and he also worked on many research projects with various faculty members at U of G. Apply by October 7th to Student Financial Services (awards@uoguelph.ca) with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a letter demonstrating experience and/or extracurricular activities related to sustainability. Selection will be based on demonstrated leadership as evidenced through experience and/or extracurricular activities related to sustainability. In the event of a tie, the student with the highest cumulative average will be selected.
Donor(s):
Gelda Foods
Qualification(s): Students registered in the Bachelor of Science program who are majoring in Microbiology, have completed a minimum of 5.0 credits, achieved a minimum 75% cumulative average, demonstrated experience and/or extracurricular activities related to sustainability, and demonstrated financial need.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Dr. Kenneth & Nancy Lawless [I4552]
Selection will be based on financial need. 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):
Dr. Kenneth W. Lawless with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
Qualification(s): Student registered in any program offered by the Ontario Agricultural College who has completed at least 5 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and has 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 $2,700
Earl B. MacNaughton C.E.P.S. ACCESS Scholarships [I4172]
Established by friends, faculty, staff, alumni and students of the University to honour Earl B. MacNaughton, former head of the Department of Physics and founding Dean of the College of Physical and Engineering Science, 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):
Earl B. MacNaughton with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Students currently registered in an honours program in the College Engineering and Physical Sciences with high academic standing, demonstrated financial need, and who have completed a minimum of 15.0 credits. 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
Eleanor Morgan & Bill Archibald Scholarships [I4540]
The family of Eleanor and Bill Archibald, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, provide this scholarship in memory of their parents. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a letter outlining community involvement to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
The Family of Eleanor & Bill Archibald with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Students registered in any program with a minimum of 5.0 credits who have cumulative 70% average, has demonstrated community involvement, and 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 $2,500
Erin Demers Memorial Scholarship [I0406]
The family and friends of Erin Demers, a first-year student at the University of Guelph who was tragically killed in a car accident in 1996, have established this scholarship in her memory. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.), along with one supporting reference letter from a Residence Assistant, Residence Manager, or Residence Officer.
Donor(s):
Family and friends of Erin Katrina Demers
Qualification(s): Students who have resided in an on-campus residence during their first year who have completed a minimum of 5.0 credits and who have a minimum 70% cumulative average. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need and who have participated significantly in extracurricular activities.
Amount: 1 award of $2,000
Euclid-Hitachi Scholarships [I4517]
Established by Euclid-Hitachi of Canada Ltd., 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.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Euclid-Hitachi of Canada Ltd. with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Students with a minimum cumulative average of 70% 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
Excellence in Marine and Freshwater Biology Scholarship [I1120]
Established by CBS alumni Neil and Barb Hutchinson to honour their interest in aquatic science. Selection will be based on the student with the highest cumulative average. Apply by October 7th to Student Financial Services with a Financial Need Assessment Form. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. This scholarship is not tenable with Precambrian Aquatic Prize I1121
Donor(s):
Neil and Barb Hutchinson
Qualification(s): Students registered in the Marine and Freshwater Biology major, who have completed between 14.0 and 16.0 credits and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Gordon Ashton ACCESS Scholarship [I4535]
Established in memory of Prof. Gordon Ashton, member of the Department of Physics and Mathematics (1956-1966) and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics (1966-1986). Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) . 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. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
C. Dixon More with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Students registered in a major offered by the Department of Mathematics & Statistics who have completed a minimum of 10.0 credits 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: 1 award of $600
Graham Family Incentive Scholarship [I4506]
Provided by Harvey Graham (O.A.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. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Harvey Graham O.A.C. '39 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Students entering the fourth year of a four year degree program, maintaining at least a 70% program average and demonstrating financial need, who have previously received the Harvey Graham Bursary. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $6,000
Graham, Fraser and Trevor Bosch Scholarships in Chemistry [I4288]
Established by Mr. Martin Bosch of the Guelph Soap Company, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Of the recipients with demonstrated financial need, preference will be given to Year 3 students with the highest cumulative averages in at least three 2000 level chemistry courses taken in Year 2. In the event that there are no qualified candidates in Year 3, students in Year 4 will be considered, based on demonstrated financial need and the highest cumulative averages in at least three 3000 level chemistry courses taken in Year 3. 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):
Mr. Martin Bosch of the Guelph Soap Company with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Students that have completed between 10.0 and 14.75 credits of an honours major program offered by the Department of Chemistry 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 $1,200
Guelph Campus Co-operative Centennial Scholarship [I0867]
In recognition of the Guelph Campus Co-operative’s centennial anniversary and the students who founded it, this scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who are members of the Guelph Campus Co-operative. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form and a photocopy of your valid co-operative membership card.
Donor(s):
Guelph Campus Co-operative
Qualification(s): Students registered in any program at the University of Guelph who have completed a minimum of 5.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and have demonstrated financial need.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Hagen Undergraduate Scholarship [I4525]
Established by Rolf Hagen, founding president of Rolf C. Hagen Inc., Canadian pet food and products supplier, 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. Awarded to the students with the highest cumulative average. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Rolf C. Hagen with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Students beyond semester 6 with demonstrated financial need. Awarded to the students with the highest cumulative averages in any major in the College of Biological Science. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: a number of awards of $1,000
Hung-So Chow Yuen Leadership Scholarship [I4400]
This award was established in memory of Hung-So Chow Yuen, Stacey Yuen’s (CBS BSc Hon 2003 Alumni) late Grandmother. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a University of Guelph Financial Need Assessment Form along with a statement of up to 500 words outlining leadership and involvement in volunteer activities. Selection will be based on demonstrated exemplary leadership through involvement with on campus or off campus volunteer activities (student associations/charitable or non-profit organizations) as described in a statement. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
John and Agnes Yuen with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
Qualification(s): Students registered in a program offered by the College of Biological Science who have completed between 5.0 and 17.5 credits 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 $2,500
Janet M. Wood Scholarship [I1078]
Established by the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology and the friends, colleagues and former students of Professor Janet M. Wood to honour her career; rich in service to others, productive in the pursuit of new knowledge, and tireless in her teaching and mentoring efforts.Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7 to Student Financial Services. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date.
Donor(s):
Dr. Jocelyn Milner
Qualification(s): Students registered in the Bachelor of Science program with a major in Biochemistry or Microbiology who have completed a minimum of 10.0 credits and who have demonstrated financial need. Selection will be based on the student with highest cumulative average
Amount: 2 awards of $2,000
Jay Majithia Scholarship [I4518]
Provided to honour Professor Jay Majithia, in recognition of his support and leadership while a faculty member in the Department of Computing and Information Science, by Margaret Middleton, C.E.P.S.. '86 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 and attach a letter stating research interest and/or involvement. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Mrs. Margaret L. Middleton with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Computer and Information Science students with demonstrated financial need who have a minimum cumulative program average of 70%. Preference will be given to eligible students who are applying for, or participating in, departmental research, including a special project or an independent study option. 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
Jessica Marie Hamather Memorial Scholarship [I1017]
Established in loving memory of Jessica Marie Hamather (BSc ’15). Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7th with Financial Need Assessment form along with letter outlining extracurricular activities and volunteerism. Selection will be based on greatest financial need and students can only hold this award once.
Donor(s):
Timothy and Maria Hamather
Qualification(s): Canadian citizens or permanent residents registered in any program offered by the College of Biological Science who have completed between 5.0 and 18.0 credits, have participated in extracurricular activities or volunteerism and who have demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students registered in the Biomedical Science major.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Keith Ronald Undergraduate Scholarship [I4547]
Established in honour of Professor Keith Ronald, founding Dean of the College of Biological Sciences, 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. Selection will be made based on the student with the highest cumulative average and demonstrated financial need. This award may only be held once. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Friends and Colleagues of Professor Keith Ronald with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Full-time BSc students majoring in Marine and Freshwater Biology, with a minimum cumulative average of 75%. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $4,500
Lilian and James Allan Scholarship [I0956]
Selection will be based on highest cumulative average and financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date.
Donor(s):
James N. Allan Family Foundation
Qualification(s): Students registered in the BSc program majoring in Food Science with a minimum cumulative average of 70% who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits and have demonstrated financial need.
Amount: 1 award of $2,500
MAC 1954 Scholarship [I0911]
Preference will be given to students registered in the department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. 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.
Donor(s):
Class of MAC 1954
Qualification(s): Students registered in any degree program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Science with a minimum 75% average with demonstrated financial need.
Amount: 1 award of $1,500
MacNaughton ACCESS Scholarship in Physics [I4523]
Established by Earl B. MacNaughton, former head of the Department of Physics and founding Dean of the College of Physical Science, and faculty, staff and alumni of the Department of Physics, 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):
Earl B. MacNaughton and faculty, staff and alumni of the Department of Physics with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Students with demonstrated financial need who are in second year or beyond of a major physics program with a minimum cumulative average of 80%. 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
Nora Spence Memorial Scholarship [I4394]
This scholarship was created by George and Jane Spence in memory of their daughter Nora Spence, O.A.C. BSc.’06 with the aid of the Ontario government’s OTSS program. Selection will be based high academic achievement. 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. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Jane and George Spence with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
Qualification(s): BSC students registered in a major offered by O.A.C. who have a minimum cumulative average of 75% and 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 $1,750
O.A.C. '52 Scholarships [I4538]
Offered by the class of O.A.C.'52, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter highlighting involvement in leadership and community activities and/or university life along with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
O.A.C. '52 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): O.A.C. students enrolled in the B.Sc.(Agr.), B.Comm., B.Sc. ,or B.Sc.(Env.) programs who have demonstrated financial need, who are in good academic standing and who have demonstrated leadership. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 5 awards of $4,000
R. Douglas and Kathleen Kennedy Scholarship in O.A.C. [I0547]
Douglas (O.A.C. '39) and Kathleen (MAC '39) Kennedy met at a "hop" on campus in 1937 and later married. They established this scholarship to celebrate their time on campus and their 62 years of marriage. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date.
Donor(s):
Mrs. Kathleen Kennedy and the late Mr. R. Douglas Kennedy
Qualification(s): This scholarship will be awarded to a student in O.A.C. with high academic achievement and demonstrated financial need.
Amount: 1 award of $1,200
Residence Life Staff Scholarship [I0697]
Selection will be made on the basis of demonstrated financial need and strong community involvement both inside and outside of residence. Students apply by completing the online Residence Life Staff Scholarship form and submit a letter of support from a Residence Life Staff member or member of Residence Student Government by April 30 to the Director of Student Housing. Recipients must reside 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.
Donor(s):
Student Housing Services
Qualification(s): Students registered in any degree program with a minimum 70% average who have successfully attained a Residence Life Staff position with Student Housing Services and who are receiving OSAP or financial assistance through their provincial/territorial student loan program.
Amount: 2 awards of $500
Returning Student Residence Scholarship [I0696]
Selection will be made on the basis of demonstrated financial need and strong community involvement both inside and outside of residence. Students apply by completing the online Returning Student Residence Scholarship form, submit a one-page summary of community involvement, and submit a letter of support from a Residence Life Staff member or member of Residence Student Government by April 30 to the Director of Student Housing.Recipients must have resided in a Guelph main campus residence for two full semesters to receive the entire $500 award , or one full semester to receive $250 of the award.
Donor(s):
Student Housing Services
Qualification(s): Students registered in any degree program who plan to reside in residence in second, third or fourth year who are receiving OSAP or financial assistance through their provincial/territorial student loan program and have a minimum 70% average.
Amount: 3 awards of $500
Robert S. and Ethelyne L. Fulkerson Scholarship [I0382]
Established by Professor Robert S. Fulkerson, a former faculty member in the Department of Crop Science and graduate of O.A.C. in 1946, and his wife Ethelyne. Apply by October 7 with a completed In-Course Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date.
Donor(s):
Professor Robert S. and Ethelyne L. Fulkerson
Qualification(s): Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a major in CHATS or the Bachelor of Science with a major in Plant Science who have completed at least 14.0 CRD with at least a 70% cumulative average, an interest in crop production and have demonstrated financial need are eligible for this award.
Amount: 1 award of $1,500
Robert, Louis and Helen Shaw Memorial Degree Scholarships [I4520]
Established by the Shaw Scholarship Committee with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). 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 Shaw Scholarship Committee with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Students registered in the BSc(Agr), BLA, BSc with a major in Plant Agriculture or BBRM.EQM programs with demonstrated financial need, and a 70% cumulative average Preference will be given first to first year students from Peterborough County and then to students from Peterborough County. 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
Scottish Studies Foundation Scholarship [I4541]
Provided with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. The recipient will be selected on the basis of the number of and grades in the requisite courses listed as well as overall cumulative average to that point in the student's career. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and attach an unofficial transcript. To be considered for this award, you must list it on your N.A.F. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Scottish Studies Foundation and private donors with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Students who have completed a minimum 10.0 credits and has taken or is taking HIST*2000 or HIST*2500, and at least one of the following: HIST*3030 ,HIST*3140 , HIST*3530, HIST*4040, or HIST*4050. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $4,000
Stephen Safe Scholarships in Chemistry [I4409]
Wellington Laboratories and Mr. Brock Chittim, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program to honour the achievements of Prof. Stephen Safe, a former faculty member at the University of Guelph. 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. Selection will be based on financial need and academic achievement. From the pool of eligible applicants, the Year 4 student with the highest cumulative average in at least three 3000-level chemistry courses taken in Year 3 or, for a Year 3 student, three 2000-level chemistry courses taken in Year 2. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Mr. Brock Chittim, and Wellington Laboratories
Qualification(s): Students registered in any major offered by the Department of Chemistry who have completed a minimum of 15.0 credits and who have demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to Year 4 students. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 2 awards of $2,500
Tara Lynn Giuliani Memorial Scholarship [I0375]
Funded by the Tara Lynn Giuliani Foundation at the Hamilton Community Foundation in memory of Tara Lynn Giuliani, a bright young woman who did not let blindness stand in the way of her studies at the University of Guelph. Apply to Student Financial Services by Oct. 7th with a letter from SAS indicating registration with SAS and/or visual impairment along with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. Selection is based on financial need
Donor(s):
Tara Lynn Giuliani Foundation at the Hamilton Community Foundation
Qualification(s): Students registered in any program who have achieved a minimum of 70% cumulative average, are registered with Student Accessibility Services and who have demonstrated financial need. Preference given to students with a visual impairment.
Amount: 1 award or more, depending on direction from the donor each year of varying amounts, but not less than $1,000
Walter and Marion MacDougald Scholarship [I4530]
Established by the family of Walter and Marian MacDougald on the 50th wedding anniversary of their parents, in recognition of their gift of life-long learning to their five children, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a letter that includes a statement that outlines your interests in food supply, utilization, farmland conservation or woodlot management. Preference will be given to students enrolled in a program involved in food supply or utilization, farmland conservation or woodlot management. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Doug MacDougald, D.V.M. with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Students demonstrating financial need with a minimum of 10.0 credits and less than 15.0 credits and who are in the following programs/majors/minors: BASc, BSc(Agr), BSc(Env), BSc(Food Science, Animal Biology, Nutrition, or Forest Science), or D.V.M., having a minimum cumulative average of 70%. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $2,400
William & Nona Heaslip Scholarship [I0589]
Students must apply to Student Financial Services by submitting a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. Recipients of this award can have this award renewed for up to 3 years provided they continue to demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum 70% cumulative average of full-time (minimum 80% of a full course load) study. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date.
Donor(s):
The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation
Qualification(s): Students that have completed 4.0 credits but no more than 6.0 credits in any degree program; are a Canadian citizen/permanent resident; have a minimum 70% cumulative average; and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: 2 awards of $15,000
Yeandle Family Scholarships [I3546]
Provided by the Estate of Audrey Yeandle, a Mac'25 graduate and life-long supporter of the University, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Awards will be made on the basis of financial need and academic achievement. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). 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 Audrey Yeandle with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Students registered in a program in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences with a minimum cumulative average of 70%. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: Several awards up to $2,000
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