IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
In-course Travel Grants
| F.E. Wolff International Scholarship [T0313] | |
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| The late Frank E. Wolff was a faculty member and a graduate of O.A.C. He was active in the O.A.C. Alumni Foundation and in the establishment of the O.A.C. Alumni Foundation. This scholarship fund was established in memory of Frank E. Wolff, Mr. A.O. Wolff and family. As a faculty member, he studied the techniques of artificial insemination of cattle in Denmark and upon his return in 1939, employed these techniques in the O.A.C. herd. Apply to the OAC Awards Office by February 1 with a letter outlining the cost of your trip for this course. Please be sure to include your name, student ID number, your program of study and the award you’re applying to on your application. Please email your application to oacaward@uoguelph.ca and include the award name and ID number in the subject line. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. A.O. Wolff (Sr.)
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by OAC with a minimum 70% cumulative average and who are registered AGR*2500 (Field course in International Agriculture with field trip to Costa Rica). |
| Amount: | several awards of varying amounts |
| O.A.C. '54 International Study Scholarship [T0586] | |
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| Established in memory of Beth Duncan to support students participating in an exchange program, study abroad semester, or a field trip course. Submit a letter (of not more than two pages) outlining the intended international study program, reasons for choosing the program and the anticipated benefits of participation. Letters should also include a brief summary of extracurricular and student related activities. Letters of reference will be considered. Apply to the O.A.C. Awards Office by May 15, no more than two semesters prior to the commencement of the program. | |
| Donor(s): |
Class of O.A.C. '54
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| Qualification(s): | Currently registered students in O.A.C. who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a minimum 75% cumulative program average who intend to participate in an exchange program, semester abroad, or field trip course. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $3,000 |
| SFOAC Leadership Travel Grant [T1202] | |
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| Established by the Student Federation of OAC to support students’ development in knowledge of agriculture and leadership skills. Apply by June 30th by submitting the OAC Travel Grant Application Form. Selection will be based on relevance and benefit of intended travel or professional development to the student’s program of study. | |
| Donor(s): |
Student Federation of the Ontario Agricultural College
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the Ontario Agricultural College who will be travelling or participating in a conference, meeting, seminar, field trip, trade show, or professional development program to support their knowledge of agriculture and development of leadership skills. |
| Amount: | several awards of $1,000 |
| Varley and Lyon Exchange Scholarships [T0298] | |
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| Miss Bertha Manent of New York City has established five or more Mrs. Lillie-Jane Lyon Varley and Clarence D. Lyon Exchange scholarships. Apply to the O.A.C. Awards Office (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) by June 30 with a letter no more than 2 pages outlining your proposed travel, how it relates to your program of study and a detailed budget outlining your proposed costs of your trip. Include your name and student ID number and the name of the scholarship on each page of your application. Typically, students would apply in advance of their travel however applicants who have completed their travel will be considered. | |
| Donor(s): |
Miss Bertha Manent
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| Qualification(s): | O.A.C. students registered in the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science (B.Sc. (Agr.)) or the Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Food and Agricultural Business (B.Comm. FAB) who are pursuing a course of study for one or two semesters at another college or faculty of agriculture in Canada or in another country. |
| Amount: | several awards up to $5,000 |