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Dr. James (Jim) Atkinson Scholarship [I1025]

Donor(s):Alumni and Friends of Dr. James (Jim) Atkinson
Value:2 awards of $1,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • No Application Required
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

This award has been created through the generous contributions of many alumni and friends to recognize Dr. James (Jim) Atkinson’s influence at Guelph. As coach for over thirty years on both the men’s and women’s teams, as well as a respected faculty in the department of Animal and Poultry Science, Jim has had an impact on and off the field. The recipient will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee.

One current member of the Gryphon Men's Rugby team and one current member of the Gryphon Women's Rugby team player who have achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete. Preference will be given to students registered in any program offered by the Ontario Agricultural College.