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Awards Specific to CBS

Brock Chittim Graduate Scholarship in Chemistry [E6037]

Value:1 award of $5,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Application for Admission
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students entering or direct transferring to a full-time Masters or PhD program in Chemistry in the Winter, Spring, or Fall semester of the calendar year. Preference will be given to students entering a PhD program.

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CBS Distinguished Graduate Prize [I6067]

Value:2 awards of $500 and a medal (1MSc, 1 Doctoral)
Awarded:At summer convocation
Application:
  • No Application Required
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students graduating in June or who graduated in the previous winter or fall convocations from any program offered by the College of Biological Science who are the College of Biological Science nominees for the Forster Medal.

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CBS Excellence Graduate Prize [I6066]

Value:2 awards of $500 and a medal (1MSc, 1 Doctoral)
Awarded:At summer convocation
Application:
  • No Application Required
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students graduating in June or who graduated in the previous winter or fall convocations from any program offered by the College of Biological Science who are the College of Biological Science nominees for the Governor General Medal.

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CBS Graduate Scholarship in Plant Science [Z5718]

Value:1 award of $1,000
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time MSc students not beyond semester 5 or a full-time PhD students not beyond semester 9, pursuing gradate studies in the area of Plant Science in the College of Biological Science with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

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CBS Graduate Student Best Paper Prize [I6073]

Value:3 awards of $500
Awarded:Summer
Application:
  • Nomination
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students from the College of Biological Sciences who conducted research and who have produced a first-author or co-first author original research paper that was published (or accepted) into a peer-reviewed journal in the previous year.

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CFUW Scholarship for Women in Graduate Studies in Nutritional Sciences [I5341]

Value:1 award of $1,000
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • No Application Required
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Female students registered in a full-time graduate program in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences and who are working on thesis project relevant to human nutrition. Preference will be given to students who have graduated from a secondary school in Wellington County

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Cobos Graduate Bursary [B6071]

Value:1 award of $1,000
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • In-Course Financial Need Assessment Form
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Students registered full-time in an MSc or PhD program offered by the College of Biological Sciences who have demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students registered full-time in an MSc or PhD program offered by the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology.

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Dan Ashlock Memorial Scholarship in Bioinformatics [E6069]

Value:up to 3 awards of $5,000 (payable over 3 semesters)
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Application for Admission
Deadline:February 28
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students entering the Master of Bioinformatics program.

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Dr. Donald Robert Phillips Molecular and Cellular Biology Scholarship [I5917]

Value:2 awards of $4,250
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • College or Department Scholarship Application Form
  • Apply By Letter
  • Reference Letter
  • Reference Letter
Deadline:February 28
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered in the Molecular and Cellular Biology graduate program.

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Elgin Card Scholarship in Terrestrial Ecology [I5023]

Value:1 award of $4,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Research Proposal
Deadline:September 30
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered in a program offered by CBS with a research focus of terrestrial zoology.

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Hagen Graduate Scholarship [Z5719]

Value:a number of awards of $1,250
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time MSc students registered in CBS, not beyond semester 5 and full-time PhD students registered in CBS, not beyond semester 9 studying aquatic biodiversity with at least a first class (A-) average in the previous two years of study with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students with an interest in tropical and/or marine fish or aquaculture, doing their research in the Hagen Aqualab. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

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Harold H. Draper Graduate Prize [I5157]

Value:1 award of $100
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • No Application Required
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Given to the graduate student who has presented the best seminar during the Departmental yearly seminar series.

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MCB Plant Science Travel Grant [T6017]

Value:2 awards of up to $1,500
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Apply By Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
Deadline:March 1
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered in an MSc or PhD program in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, in the College of Biological Science with a research focus on plant science and has a minimum 80% average in the previous year.

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Middleton Graduate Teaching Assistant Prize [I5218]

Value:1 award of a plaque
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Nomination
Deadline:April 30.
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Graduate Teaching Assistant in a Zoology or Biology course co-ordinated through the Department of Integrative Biology

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Morwick Scholarships in Aquatic Biology [E8023]

Value:3 awards of $20,000 ($10,000 paid in each of the fall of year 1 and fall of year 2)
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal
Deadline:May 1 of even calendar years
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students entering a full-time MSc. or PhD within the College of Biological Science with a focus on water research in one of the three themed areas; Physiology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and with a minimum 80% admission average.

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Norman James Scholarship in Aquatic Animal Ecology [I5064]

Value:1 award of $4,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Apply By Letter
  • Reference Letter
  • Research Proposal or Summary and CV
Deadline:September 30
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Registered or incoming full-time students in the Department of Intergrative Biology with high academic standing and demonstrated interest in the area of aquatic animal ecology.

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Pharmacia Molecular and Cellular Biology Graduate Prize [I5170]

Value:1 award of $750
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • No Application Required
Deadline:Posters must be exhibited by the student or designate during the last week of August.
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered in the Molecular and Cellular Biology graduate program who have presented a poster at a scientific meeting during the current academic year.

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Roche Molecular Biochemical Award of Excellence [I5166]

Value:1 award of $500
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • No Application Required
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology who has presented the best graduate seminar during the academic year.

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Additional Awards

Abell Pest Control Scholarship in Lyme Disease Research [I5980]

Value:1 award of $5,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:October 17
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered in any program offered by the College of Biological Science or the Ontario Veterinary College or the Ontario Agriculture College who are conducting research in Lyme disease. Preference will be given to students conducting research in the G. Magnotta Lyme Disease Research Lab.

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Abell Pest Control Scholarship in Pollinator Research [I5976]

Value:1 award of $5,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:October 17
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered in any program who are conducting research in Pollinators. Preference will be given to students studying bees.

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Alastair Summerlee Scholarship [I5320]

Value:1 award of $15,000 (payable over 2 semesters)
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal
  • Reference Letter
  • Apply By Letter
Deadline:May 1
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered full-time with a minimum 80% average

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Arrell Food Institute Scholarships [E5966]

Value:$50,000/year for up to four years for Doctoral students, up to two years for Masters students. (3 equal payments per year, at the beginning of each semester for the duration of the award.
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Application for Admission
  • Apply By Letter
  • Research Proposal or Summary and CV
  • Reference Letter
Deadline:February 28
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

The Arrell Food Institute is not currently accepting applications for 2025-2026.

Students entering a full-time graduate program in the fall semester following the application deadline with a minimum first-class (A-) admissions average, whose research aligns with the vision of the Arrell Food Institute. Up to 40 percent of the award recipients at any time may have pursued prior undergraduate or graduate degrees at the University of Guelph.

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Arthur D. Latornell Graduate Scholarships [I5605]

Value:10 awards of $5,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:October 1
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered with at least an “A-“ average in the last 2 years whose research interest relates to resource management and/or resource conservation are eligible for at least nine of the awards. Students beyond semester 3 at the master’s level, semester 6 at the doctoral level and semester 9 for a transfer from master’s to doctoral level are ineligible.

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Arthur D. Latornell Graduate Travel Grants [T5606]

Value:up to 40 awards varying amounts up to a total of $27,000 annually
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:October 1 and March 1
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered in any program with at least an “A-“ average in the last 2 years whose research interests relate to resource management and/or resource conservation are eligible. Students beyond semester 6 at the master’s level, semester 9 at the doctoral level, and semester 12 in the case of transfer from master’s to doctoral level are ineligible. These travel grants are offered to assist students in attending conferences, courses, Co-op student exchanges or study abroad programs in these areas.

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Arthur Richmond Memorial Scholarships [I5180]

Value:4 awards of $4,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:May 1
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time master’s students up to semester six and doctoral students up to semester nine in one of the following programs: Plant Agriculture, Integrative Biology, Molecular & Cellular Biology, or Environmental Sciences.

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Black or Indigenous Heritage Student-Athlete (BIHS) Bursary [I3159]

Value:various awards of up to $2,000
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:October 7
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Varsity student-athletes listed on their team’s eligibility certificate registered in any degree program who: are Black, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), or persons of colour/racialized person; achieved a minimum 65%, or the equivalent cumulative average, on all registered course work within the last academic year, and demonstrate financial need.

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Board of Graduate Studies: Research Scholarships [A5644]

Value:several awards of awards of $2,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • No Application Required
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time graduate students who have achieved at least a first-class average in the previous one-year of full-time, or equivalent, study.

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Braithwaite Conference Travel Grant [T6089]

Value:various awards of up to $5,000
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:ongoing
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered in any thesis-based graduate program who are attending a conference related to their area of research/studies. Preference will be given to students who will be presenting at a conference.

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Brinson Partners Inc. Bursaries [Z5701]

Value:1 award of $1,500
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • In-Course Financial Need Assessment Form
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF/OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).

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Brock Doctoral Scholarship [E5906]

Value:1 award of $37,500 per year for up to four years
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Research Proposal or Summary and CV
  • Reference Letter
  • Apply By Letter
Deadline:February 15
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students entering full-time doctoral study in May, September or January following the deadline date.

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Burnbrae Farms Bursaries [Z5702]

Value:1 award of $1,500
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • In-Course Financial Need Assessment Form
  • Research Proposal
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time graduate students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

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CFRU Volunteer Scholarship [I0215]

Value:1 award of $500
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:May 15
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered in any program with a minimum cumulative average of 70% who have volunteered at CFRU for at least one year.

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CSC Tuition Scholarship [E5321]

Value:up to 6 awards of approximately $5,300, up to 2 awards of approximately $11,300
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Application for Admission
Deadline:N/A
Citizenship:
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students who are registered in or have graduated from a master’s program anywhere in China, who have been accepted into full-time doctoral studies and will receive funding from the China Scholarship Council (CSC).

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Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Travel Scholarships [Z5908]

Value:up to 3 awards totalling $7,500
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Graduate Travel Application
Deadline:June 30 for fall and/or winter travel, October 1 for winter travel and February 1 for summer travel
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time graduate students approved to attend the Hebrew University of Jerusalem., as part of their Guelph undergraduate or graduate program of study. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

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Care-a-thon Animal Welfare Research Scholarship [I5906]

Value:1 award of $250
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Apply By Letter
  • Research Proposal or Summary and CV
  • Reference Letter
Deadline:January 15
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time graduate students registered in the faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in any department, whose research is concerned with animal welfare.

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Carl Rom Colthoff Experiential Learning Award [I1377]

Value:1 award of $500 + certificate and plaque naming
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:February 28
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students registered in any program or students who have graduated in the previous fall semester who contributed to the campus or broader community during their time as a student through participation in extra-curricular activities, committee work, employment and/or other involvement and/or students who have contributed to the greater social good in a community- either the community of Guelph or another community, including communities defined by markers of identity such as race, faith, ethnicity, sexuality, or gender- in a significant way and/or students who have been involved in initiatives that advance equity, inclusion, and well-being. Preference will be given to students who have taken on leadership roles within their community, or who have taken the initiative to create a service, platform, or organization that addresses a community need.

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Cecil H. Franklin Graduate Scholarship in Soil and Water Conservation [I5134]

Value:1 award of $6,000
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:March 1
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time MSc or PhD students whose research is related to soil and/or water conservation.

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Charlotte Yates Family Scholarship [E6063]

Value:1 award of $5,000
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Application for Admission
  • Apply By Letter
Deadline:June 15
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Black students registered in semester 1 or Black students who have applied for admission for the upcoming fall or winter semesters into any Masters program.

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Clan Fergusson Graduate Research Travel Grant [T5638]

Value:several awards totalling approximately $1000
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:October 17
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered with at least a first-class ('A-') average in the most recent two years of study whose thesis research relates to Scottish studies are eligible, including study in drama, English, family studies, history, philosophy and sociology. Master’s students may not be beyond semester 5 and doctoral students may not be beyond semester 7 at the time of travel. This grant may be held one time only.

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Class of '72: 25th Reunion Bursaries [Z5703]

Value:1 award of $1,000
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • In-Course Financial Need Assessment Form
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time graduate students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).ACCESS AWARD.

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Class of OAC '60 Award for Outstanding Teaching Assistant [I5160]

Value:1 award of $1,000
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:March 1
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time graduate students who nominated by undergraduate, graduate and faculty members for teaching duties completed in the previous calendar year (i.e. January to December).

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Climate Adaptation, Resilience & Empowerment Scholarship [E6103]

Value:1 award of approximately $36,700 (Converted value of €25,000) (payable over 3 semesters)
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:June 15
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

French nationals (or dual French-Canadian citizens) entering a thesis or course-based Master’s program whose research connects to the CARE program themes of environmental sustainability, including: climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience, energy transitions, biodiversity, and pollution. Preference will be given to students entering the following programs: MA Geography, MSc Geography, MSc Environmental Sciences, Master of Environmental Sciences, and MSc Rural Planning, or any Master’s programs with a Collaborative Specialization in International Development Studies.

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D.F. Forster Medal - Doctoral [C5952]

Value:1 medal
Awarded:At summer convocation
Application:
  • Nomination
Deadline:No later than May 1; Deans' offices will be notified annually of the deadline date
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students graduating in June or who have graduated in the previous Fall or Winter from a full-time PhD program who have achieved academic excellence during their program of graduate study.

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D.F. Forster Medal - Magisteriate [C5951]

Value:1 medal
Awarded:At summer convocation
Application:
  • Nomination
Deadline:No later than May 1; Deans' offices will be notified annually of the deadline date
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students graduating in June or who have graduated in the previous Fall or Winter from a full-time Master’s program who have achieved academic excellence during their program of graduate study.

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Doug and Esther Ormrod Scholarships for Parents [I5633]

Value:up to 3 awards of $500
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:October 17
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students must be parents with a child or children in day care (public or private) and beyond the first semester of full-time or part-time study at the time they hold this award. Master’s students may not be beyond semester 6 and doctoral students may not be beyond semester 9 at the time of application.

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Dr. C. John Small Commonwealth Scholarship [I5118]

Value:1 award of $2,500
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • No Application Required
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time visiting exchange students, registered at the University of Guelph for at least one semester, from a Commonwealth developing country (a list of eligible countries and exchange partner universities is available in the Centre for International Programs) who are pursuing studies or conducting research in the area of agriculture and rural development.

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Dr. Helen Leitch Dairy Development Scholarship [I6068]

Value:1 award of $5,000
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • video submission (maximum 3 minutes)
  • Research Proposal
  • Curriculum Vitae
Deadline:May 1
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students registered full-time in any program whose research focuses on dairy and its application to international development.

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EFO/Dr. Donald Shaver Scholarships in Sustainable Poultry Production [E6000]

Value:Up to 4 Masters awards of $12,500 payable over 3 semesters, Up to 4 Doctoral award of $25,000 payable over 6 semesters
Awarded:Entrance
Application:
  • Reference Letter
  • Reference Letter
  • Research Proposal
  • Curriculum Vitae
Deadline:February 1
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Students entering any full-time graduate program (or registered in semester 1, 2, or 3 of their graduate program at the time of application who are conducting or proposing research in egg farming, such as, but not limited to: marketing initiatives aimed at growing the market for egg products; economic and business aspects of egg production and marketing, egg quality, safety and processing, environment; as well as layer production research related to improving nutrition, health and performance.

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Ellen Nilsen Memorial Graduate Scholarship [E5847]

Value:1 award of $1,500
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • No Application Required
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time International female students from developing countries who have demonstrated a commitment to social change and are entering a University of Guelph graduate program in the upcoming academic year (summer, fall or winter semester).

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Estill Family Graduate Scholarship in the Arboretum [I5961]

Value:1 award of $5,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:October 15
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered in any graduate program at the University of Guelph who are conducting research in the Arboretum.

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Fred Thompson Scholarship [E5113]

Value:1 award of $9,000 (payable over 2 years of study)
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Research Proposal
  • Reference Letter
Deadline:March 1
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents entering or transferring to their first Masters program in May, September or January following the deadline date, and pursuing studies in a post farm gate related subject (any topic related to the food continuum, post farm gate; chemistry, microbiology, processing, engineering, functionality, nutrition, food safety and marketing).

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GFTC Legacy Fund Graduate Scholarships [I5949]

Value:9 awards of $10,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Apply By Letter
  • Research Proposal or Summary and CV
Deadline:August 15
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered in their first year of course work in a Master’s program in Food Safety and Quality Assurance, a MSc or PhD program in Food Science, Applied Human Nutrition, Nutrition and Nutraceutical Science, Food Agriculture and Resource Economics or an MBA.

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Ghanimat Azhdari Memorial Scholarship [E6036]

Value:1 award of $5,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Application for Admission
  • Research Proposal
Deadline:March 15
Citizenship:
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

International students entering any full-time graduate program committed to research in issues related to Indigenous communities or populations. Preference will be given to those whose research includes conservation and the environment.

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Governor General's Academic Medal [C5607]

Value:2 medal
Awarded:At summer convocation
Application:
  • Nomination
  • Research Proposal or Summary and CV
  • Reference Letter
Deadline:N/A
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

All students who graduate from a full-time graduate degree in the previous June, October and February convocations will be considered by their college or university school awards committee for nomination.

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Graduate Program Extension Fund [I6060]

Value:several awards of various amounts
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • No Application Required
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time graduate students who are near the end of their programs and are required to register for additional semesters because of extenuating circumstances and require funds to offset the cost of tuition.

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Graduate Student Medical Leave Fund [I6032]

Value:Various awards of up to 1/3 of their annual funding package to a maximum of $4000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:on-going
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students must:have completed at least one full-time registered semester in a thesis-based graduate program prior to the semester of application; be within the Completion Period for their graduate program; have applied for a Leave of Absence from their graduate program for documented medical reason and have documentation completed by a health care practitioner; be receiving, if not for the leave of absence, a funding package from their Department, for the semester in which they are taking leave.

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Graduate Success Scholarship [I6108]

Value:various awards of up to $5,000 (payable over 1-3 semesters)
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Nomination
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered in any program.

Read Full Description for Award I6108

Graduate Tuition Scholarships (GTS) [E5954]

Value:various Masters awards of up to $16,000 (payable over up to 6 semesters, $8,000/year), and various Doctoral awards of up to $32,000 (payable over up to 12 semesters, $8000/year)
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Application for Admission
Deadline:April 30
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons of Canada entering any full-time graduate program in the upcoming summer, fall, or winter semester with a minimum 75% admission average. Preference will be given to students entering thesis-based programs.

Read Full Description for Award E5954

Gryphon Investment Counsel Bursaries [Z5707]

Value:1 award of $1,500
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • In-Course Financial Need Assessment Form
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time graduate students with financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

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Guelph Compassionate Health & Dental Bursary [B5601]

Value:several awards of various amounts to a maximum of $1,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • In-Course Financial Need Assessment Form
  • Apply By Letter
Deadline:on-going
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Students currently registered at the University of Guelph and/or be enrolled under the University of Guelph mandatory Student Health Plan. The student must require treatment for an unforeseen health and dental emergency, which is not currently or completely covered by the Student Health Plan, Student Dental Plan or comparable personal dental plan, and requires immediate intervention and treatment for which the consequences of not receiving treatment may impact on the student’s academic progress.

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H.J. Heinz Company Foundation David Yeung Award in Human Nutrition [I5729]

Value:1 award of $1,750
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered in the first year of a MSc program who are conducting research in the science of human nutrition and have demonstrated financial need.

Read Full Description for Award I5729

Herbert Armstrong Memorial Book Prize [I5632]

Value:1 award of $120
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

Full-time graduate students with high academic achievement who have made a substantial contribution to graduate student life and to the university while serving as a member of the Board of Graduate Studies during the previous academic year (September to August).

Read Full Description for Award I5632

Highdale Farms - Arthur and Rosmarie Spoerri Scholarship in Natural Sciences [E8006]

Value:4 awards of $5,000
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Application for Admission
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are entering their first Master or Doctoral program in the natural sciences in the upcoming summer, fall or winter semester who hold a scholarship from NSERC. Students must have completed their respective undergraduate or Master’s degree studies with a minimum 80% cumulative average.

Read Full Description for Award E8006

ICI Scholarship in Biotechnology [I5130]

Value:1 award of $3,000
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:March 1
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time MSc or PhD student doing research in biotechnology who have a first-class ('A') average in the last two years of university work (courses and/or research) completed prior to May 1 each year.

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Indigenous Graduate Scholarship - Fulfilling Indigenous Community Responsibilities [E6053]

Value:various of up to $5,000/year for any graduate student for one year.
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Award Specific
  • Research Proposal
Deadline:ongoing
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students entering full-time graduate studies in May, September, or January following the application deadline, or registered full-time in any graduate program, who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis).

Read Full Description for Award E6053

Indigenous Graduate Scholarship - Leadership [E6052]

Value:various masters awards of $15,000/year for up to 2 years ($5,000 per semester for up to 6 semesters), various doctoral awards of $15,000/year for up to 4 years ($5,000 per semester for up to 12 semesters)
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Award Specific
  • Resume
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Reference Letter
  • Research Proposal
Deadline:ongoing
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students entering full-time graduate studies or students who are currently in semesters 1-3 of a full-time graduate program at the time of application, who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis).

Read Full Description for Award E6052

Indigenous Graduate Scholarship - Merit [E5958]

Value:various masters awards of $15,000/year for up to 2 years ($5,000 per semester for up to 6 semesters), various doctoral awards of $15,000/year for up to 4 years ($5,000 per semester for up to 12 semesters)
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Award Specific
  • Resume
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Reference Letter
  • Research Proposal
Deadline:ongoing
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students entering full-time graduate studies or are currently in semesters 1-3 of a full-time graduate program at time of application, who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis).

Read Full Description for Award E5958

Indigenous Graduate Scholarship - Top-Up [E6055]

Value:various masters awards of $5,000/year for up to 2 years; various doctoral awards of $5,000/year for up to 4 years (one payment per year. Annually paid in the semester anniversary of the Tri-Agency award or Ontario Graduate Scholarship awards activation, until the Tri-Agency or OGS award has ended
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Award Specific
Deadline:ongoing
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Students entering or registered in a full-time graduate program who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) and hold a Tri-Agency scholarship or an Ontario Graduate Scholarship.

Read Full Description for Award E6055

International Doctoral Tuition Scholarship [E5982]

Value:various $50,000: $12,500/year for up to 4 years (3 equal payments)
Awarded:Entrance
Application:
  • No Application Required
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time current or entering international PhD students admitted to their program with a minimum A- admission average and current or entering DVSC students admitted to their program with a minimum B admission average, and who are billed the international tuition rates. International doctoral students who were admitted with an average lower than the minimum required admission average will be eligible in the semester following successful completion of their qualifying exam, for the remainder of the four-year (up to the 12th registered semester) period of eligibility. Students who transfer from a Master program to a doctoral program will be eligible for up to 12 semesters of IDTS funding, starting in the semester in which they are registered in the doctoral program.

Read Full Description for Award E5982

International Doctoral Tuition Scholarship [I5982]

Value:various $50,000: $12,500/year for up to 4 years (3 equal payments)
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • No Application Required
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time current or entering international PhD students admitted to their program with a minimum A- admission average and current or entering DVSC students admitted to their program with a minimum B admission average, and who are billed the international tuition rates, are eligible. International doctoral students who were admitted with an average lower than the minimum required admission average will be eligible in the semester following successful completion of their qualifying exam, for the remainder of the four-year (up to the 12th registered semester) period of eligibility. Students who transfer from a Master program to a doctoral program will be eligible for up to 12 semesters of IDTS funding, starting in the semester in which they are enrolled in the doctoral program.

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International Emergency Medical Aid Assistance [B5200]

Value:Several awards of varying amounts
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:ongoing
Citizenship:
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

International students registered full-time in a degree program and have completed a minimum 1.50 credits who have a medical emergency expenses not covered by UHIP or the Student Dental/Medical insurance plans and demonstrated financial need.

Read Full Description for Award B5200

International Masters Tuition Scholarship – Course-based [E6074]

Value:various awards of $6,000 (payable over 3 semesters)
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • No Application Required
  • Application for Admission
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students entering or registered in semesters 1-2 of any full-time course-based masters program paying the International tuition and fee rates with a minimum B- admission average who have completed a 4-year undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph. Students must have maintained registration at the University of Guelph for each semester of the 4-year honours undergraduate degree.

Read Full Description for Award E6074

International Masters Tuition Scholarship – Thesis-based [E6075]

Value:various awards of $20,000 ($10,000/year for up to 2 years, payable over 6 semesters)
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • No Application Required
  • Application for Admission
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students entering or registered in semesters 1-5 in any full-time thesis-based masters program paying the International tuition and fee rates with a minimum B- admission average who have completed a 4-year honours undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph. Students must have maintained registration at the University of Guelph for each semester of the 4-year honours undergraduate degree.

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Irmgard Zucker Rieck Travel Grant [T6050]

Value:1 award of $1,000
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Apply By Letter
  • Reference Letter
Deadline:March 1
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students registered full-time or part-time in any masters or doctoral program pursuing travel to Europe for research or research communications (e.g. delivering a paper). Preference will be given in the following order 1)to students in the College of Arts 2)students travelling to Germany, Austria and/or Switzerland.

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Ivey Cook Bursaries [I3076]

Value:several awards of up to $1,500
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Apply By Letter
  • In-Course Financial Need Assessment Form
Deadline:None. Awarded as applications are received
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Students with demonstrated financial need who require a formal assessment performed by a psychologist using standardized methods for neurodevelopmental disorders such as (but not limited to) learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism and who are unable to pay for the required assessment or have out-of-pocket expense after submitting claims through the student health plan, the parent(s) health benefits/coverage, as well as the Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD/CSG-DSE).

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John R.M. Kelso Scholarship in Environmental and Fisheries Science [I5340]

Value:1 award of $3,500
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • College or Department Scholarship Application Form
  • Research Proposal
Deadline:August 15
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students conducting research that examines the effects of anthropogenic stressors on fish community ecology (including but not limited to toxic chemicals, habitat degradation, or hydro power), and who are involved in activities related to environmental protection and fisheries stewardship.

Read Full Description for Award I5340

L.H. Gray & Son Limited Poultry Scholarship [E8040]

Value:2 Masters awards of $12,500 (payable over 3 semesters) or 1 Docotral award of $25,000 (payable over 6 semesters)
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal
  • Reference Letter
Deadline:June 15
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students entering in the summer, fall, or winter semester of the award year (i.e. students will be in semesters 1, 2, or 3 at the time the award will be distributed) into a thesis-based Masters or Doctoral program whose proposed research is in poultry science. Preference will be given to students whose research is focused on egg production, processing, and/or nutrition.

Read Full Description for Award E8040

Larry Milligan Graduate Prize [C6043]

Value:1 award of $1,000
Awarded:At summer convocation
Application:
  • Apply By Letter
  • Reference Letter
Deadline:March 1
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students graduating in June or who have graduated in the previous winter or fall convocations from any Doctoral program with a primary research focus in agri-food.

Read Full Description for Award C6043

Leonard Connolly Exchange Scholarship [I0446]

Value:1 award of $1,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Reference Letter
  • Apply By Letter
Deadline:April 15
Citizenship:
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time visiting students, registered at Guelph for at least one semester, from any country in the South (a list of eligible countries and exchange partner universities is available in the Centre for International Programs).

Read Full Description for Award I0446

M. Frances Hucks Memorial Research Scholarship [Z5723]

Value:1 award of $8,000
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students conducting research with a focus on human food, human nutritional health and/or biotechnology related to human food or nutrition with demonstrated financial need. Students cannot be beyond the start of the 12th month of study on January 10. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

Read Full Description for Award Z5723

Madame Vigdis Finnbogadottir Scholarships [I5800]

Value:2 awards of various amounts
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • No Application Required
  • Nomination
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time graduate Icelandic students pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Guelph are eligible up to their sixth semester of registration at the master's level, ninth at the doctoral level, and twelfth in the case of a transfer from master's to doctoral studies.

Read Full Description for Award I5800

Mary I. Whitelock Bursaries [Z5695]

Value:several awards of up to $2,000
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • In-Course Financial Need Assessment Form
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time graduate students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statement on Awards)

Read Full Description for Award Z5695

Milad Ghasemi Ariani Memorial Scholarship [E6038]

Value:1 award of $5,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Application for Admission
  • Research Proposal
Deadline:March 15
Citizenship:
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

International students entering any full-time graduate program. Preference for PhD students entering a program offered by the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies or an MSc student entering a program offered by the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies.

Read Full Description for Award E6038

Nora Cebotarev Memorial Graduate Scholarship [E8012]

Value:1 award of $25,000 (payable over 6 semesters)
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Application for Admission
  • Nomination
Deadline:Student deadline February 1 / Department nomination deadline February 15
Citizenship:
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

International female students from developing countries who have demonstrated commitment to social change entering a full-time graduate program in the upcoming academic year (summer, fall or winter semester).

Read Full Description for Award E8012

Norma Valeriote International Student Bursaries [I3009]

Value:Several of varying amounts
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:N/A
Citizenship:
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

International students registered full-time in any graduate program beyond class level 3 with demonstrated financial need. Preference given to a student from a country of focus as defined by CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency).

Read Full Description for Award I3009

Open Doors Graduate Entrance Scholarship [E6102]

Value:various awards of $2,500 (payment will be made in semester 1)
Awarded:In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students entering a full-time, thesis-based Masters program who completed the Open Doors Program at the University of Guelph during their undergraduate degree

Read Full Description for Award E6102

Prof. A.W. Baker Memorial Scholarship [Z5717]

Value:various awards totalling $3,000
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students with demonstrated financial need who are registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in a department in the College of Biological Sciences or the Ontario Agricultural College. Full-time continuing or in-coming MSc students not beyond semester 5 or PhD students not beyond semester 9, studying or conducting research in entomology are eligible. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

Read Full Description for Award Z5717

Richard and Sophia Hungerford Graduate Scholarships [Z5724]

Value:7 awards of $5,000
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Registered or incoming full-time students with at least a cumulative 80% average in their last two years are eligible with demonstrated financial need. Students are ineligible if beyond semester 5 at the masters level and semester 7 at the doctoral level. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

Read Full Description for Award Z5724

Richard and Sophia Hungerford Graduate Travel Grants [Z5725]

Value:various awards of $500 to $3,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • Graduate Travel Application
  • In-Course Financial Need Assessment Form
Deadline:October 1, March 15, June 30
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students with demonstrated financial need who: i) have been accepted into a travel program (i.e exchange, study abroad, LOP) offered by the Centre for International Programs who will be studying in a developing country; or ii) are registered in a field course taking place in a developing country; or iii) are conducting research related to developing countries and will be travelling to further expand their knowledge and/or contributing towards their research/thesis. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

Read Full Description for Award Z5725

Roy C. Anderson Graduate Scholarship [Z5629]

Value:1 award of $1,500
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students conducting research in parasitology; including all aspects of microbial, protozoan and metazoan infections in animals and plants. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF/OTSS award.

Read Full Description for Award Z5629

SUNDANCe Indigenous Scholarship [X1402]

Value:1 award of up to $2,000
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:October 7
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) students registered in a minimum of 2.0 credits per semester in any program who have demonstrated financial need and involvement within the Indigenous community, who are long-term residents of Ontario. A long-term resident of Ontario: Ontario is the most recent province where the student lived for 12 consecutive months, not including time as a full-time post-secondary student. Married/common-law: Ontario is the most recent province in which the student's spouse resided for 12 consecutive months. Single Dependent Student: Ontario is the most recent province in which the student's parent(s) resided for at least 12 consecutive months.

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Scotiabank Bursaries [Z5709]

Value:1 award of $1,500
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • In-Course Financial Need Assessment Form
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time graduate students with financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

Read Full Description for Award Z5709

Skills for Communicating Change in Agri-food Scholarship [E/I6084]

Value:various awards (up to 14) of $6,050
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:September 11
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

The application deadline is to be determined for Fall 2024

Students entering or registered in any full-time graduate program who will be participating in research focused on agriculture and food and who are registered in UNIV*6050 Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Agri-Food Systems in-person for the first time in the current academic year. This award cannot be held with the Arrell Food Institute Scholarships E5966 or the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance Highly Qualified Personnel Scholarship Program.

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Sleeman Breweries Scholarship [I6040]

Value:1 award of $5,000
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Black, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), or racialized students registered in any full-time graduate program offered by the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, or the College of Biological Science who have demonstrated financial need.

Read Full Description for Award I6040

Stanley Saunders Scholarship for Music [I8009]

Value:1 award of $6,000
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:March 1
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students in a thesis graduate program whose research focus is furthering the fundamental understanding of the nature and function of music in human society. Preference will be given to research relating to the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods of music up to 1900

Read Full Description for Award I8009

University of Guelph ACCESS Scholarships [Z5688]

Value:several awards of up to $2,000
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • In-Course Financial Need Assessment Form
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students registered in any program with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

Read Full Description for Award Z5688

University of Guelph Alumni Association Access Bursaries [Z5710]

Value:1 award of $1,250
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • In-Course Financial Need Assessment Form
Deadline:January 10
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP

Students registered in any full-time graduate program with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF/OTSS

Read Full Description for Award Z5710

University of Guelph Graduate Student Paid Parental Leave Fund [I5989]

Value:several awards of varying amounts
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:accepted on an ongoing basis
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Students must have completed at least one full-time registered semester in a doctoral program prior to the semester of application; be registered at the time of application; be within the Completion Period for their graduate program; have applied for a Leave of Absence from their graduate program for parental leave reasons (birth or adoption); be receiving, if not for the leave of absence, a funding package from their Department, for the semester(s) in which they are taking leave.

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University of Guelph International Student Bursary [B5778]

Value:several awards of various amounts
Awarded:In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
Deadline:November. 1 for the fall semester; March 1 for the winter semester, and July 2 for the summer semester
Citizenship:
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

International students (defined as paying the International tuition and fees) registered in any full-time graduate program who have completed a minimum of three semesters with financial need as a result of a financial emergency or an unexpected and unpredictable event leading to an inability to pay tuition, fees, housing, or food during their current study period.

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University of Guelph Travel Grants [T5713]

Value:several variable
Awarded:In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the winter and the recipient must be registered to receive, In the summer and the recipient must be registered to receive
Application:
  • In-Course Financial Need Assessment Form
  • Graduate Travel Application
Deadline:October 1 (for winter travel), March 15 (for summer travel) and June 30 (for fall and/or winter travel)
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Full-time students who wish to study outside of Canada for a minimum of two months, have a minimum 70% cumulative average, and who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students participating in the London Semester.

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W.N. Vaughan Medal [C0299]

Value:1 medal
Awarded:At summer convocation
Application:
  • Nomination
Deadline:
Citizenship:
  • Canadian-PR-PP
  • Non-Canadian-PR-PP

Student senator who has high academic standing and who has made a substantial contribution to student life and to the University, particularly through involvement in and commitment to Senate activities.

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