College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Internal Awards

Alumni Research Travel Grants (GEOG, POLS, PSYC, SOCA)
The University of Guelph alumni through the Alma Mater Fund have provided funds for a travel grant of $2,000 to graduate students in the Departments of Geography, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology & Anthropology, in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences with at least an 80% average in the previous two years of study, and who are completing thesis research off campus. Students cannot receive the award beyond semester 5 at the masters level and beyond semester 8 at the doctoral level. Complete a CSAHS Graduate Awards Application including a letter describing proposed travel for thesis research and travel costs. Submit to department graduate coordinator by March 1st. Selection of award winner will be on the basis of academic achievement, thesis research description and travel costs.

Alumni Research Travel Grants (GEOG, POLS, PSYC, SOCA)

The University of Guelph alumni through the Alma Mater Fund have provided funds for a travel grant of $2,000 to graduate students in the Departments of Geography, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology & Anthropology, in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences with at least an 80% average in the previous two years of study, and who are completing thesis research off campus. Students cannot receive the award beyond semester 5 at the masters level and beyond semester 8 at the doctoral level. Complete a CSAHS Graduate Awards Application including a letter describing proposed travel for thesis research and travel costs. Submit to department graduate coordinator by March 1st. Selection of award winner will be on the basis of academic achievement, thesis research description and travel costs.

Richard M. Barham Graduate Scholarship (FRAN)
Established in 2006 by the Mac-FACS-FRAN Alumni Association, the Dean of the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences the Chair of the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition and friends of Dr. Richard M. Barham in honour of his retirement. Dr. Barham was the Dean of the College of Family and Consumer Studies (1983-1994), and retired in 1999. This $1,000 scholarship is offered to entering graduate students in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition with a minimum of 80% in the last two years of study. Selection is based on high academic achievement and preference is given to in-coming doctoral candidates in the Family Relations and Human Development or Couple and Family Therapy program.

Richard M. Barham Graduate Scholarship (FRAN)

Established in 2006 by the Mac-FACS-FRAN Alumni Association, the Dean of the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences the Chair of the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition and friends of Dr. Richard M. Barham in honour of his retirement. Dr. Barham was the Dean of the College of Family and Consumer Studies (1983-1994), and retired in 1999. This $1,000 scholarship is offered to entering graduate students in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition with a minimum of 80% in the last two years of study. Selection is based on high academic achievement and preference is given to in-coming doctoral candidates in the Family Relations and Human Development or Couple and Family Therapy program.

The Richard M. Barham Graduate Medal (CSAHS)
In recognition of the outstanding contributions of Professor Richard Barham, Dean of the College of Family and Consumer Studies 1983-1994, a medal is awarded annually to the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences' nominee for the Governor General's medal for outstanding academic achievement at the Master's level of study at the University of Guelph. Application not required.

Katherine M. Beck Memorial Doctoral Scholarship (FRAN)
The Estate of Katherine M. Beck, a Mac ’22 graduate and chief dietitian at Creelman Hall from 1926 to 1962, provides for one $10,000 scholarship, payable over two years in installments of $5000, to a student entering a doctoral program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. The award winner will be selected on the basis of outstanding academic achievement (a minimum cumulative average of 80%) at the undergraduate and Masters level and the potential for significant contributions to the discipline as a doctoral student. No application is necessary.

Katherine M. Beck Memorial Doctoral Scholarship (FRAN)

The Estate of Katherine M. Beck, a Mac ’22 graduate and chief dietitian at Creelman Hall from 1926 to 1962, provides for one $10,000 scholarship, payable over two years in installments of $5000, to a student entering a doctoral program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. The award winner will be selected on the basis of outstanding academic achievement (a minimum cumulative average of 80%) at the undergraduate and Masters level and the potential for significant contributions to the discipline as a doctoral student. No application is necessary.

Katherine M. Beck Memorial Graduate Scholarship (FRAN)
The Estate of Katherine M. Beck, a Mac ’22 graduate and chief dietitian at Creelman Hall from 1926-1962, provides one scholarship of $5,000 to students entering a Masters program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition (FRAN). The award winners will be selected on the basis of outstanding academic achievement (a minimum cumulative average of 80% during the last two years of study). No application is necessary.

Katherine M. Beck Memorial Graduate Scholarship (FRAN)

The Estate of Katherine M. Beck, a Mac ’22 graduate and chief dietitian at Creelman Hall from 1926-1962, provides one scholarship of $5,000 to students entering a Masters program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition (FRAN). The award winners will be selected on the basis of outstanding academic achievement (a minimum cumulative average of 80% during the last two years of study). No application is necessary.

Wilda M. Blacklock Scholarship (SOCA)
In honour of the retirement of Wilda Blacklock, former student (BA ’73) and staff member in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology, the department established this $1,500 scholarship for students who have completed between two and four semesters in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology. Selection will be based on academic excellence and contribution to the department. Apply by April 1st to the Chair of the Graduate Affairs Committee of the Department of Sociology & Anthropology with a letter outlining contributions to the department.

Wilda M. Blacklock Scholarship (SOCA)

In honour of the retirement of Wilda Blacklock, former student (BA ’73) and staff member in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology, the department established this $1,500 scholarship for students who have completed between two and four semesters in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology. Selection will be based on academic excellence and contribution to the department. Apply by April 1st to the Chair of the Graduate Affairs Committee of the Department of Sociology & Anthropology with a letter outlining contributions to the department.

Dorothy Britton Memorial Doctoral Scholarship (FRAN)
One doctoral scholarship of $15,000 (payable over 2 years) will be awarded annually in memory of Dorothy Britton, a graduate of the Macdonald Institute (1939). The award will be granted on the basis of high academic achievement to a student registered in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition (FRAN). Preference will be given to students entering a Ph.D. program. No application is required.

Dorothy Britton Memorial Doctoral Scholarship (FRAN)

One doctoral scholarship of $15,000 (payable over 2 years) will be awarded annually in memory of Dorothy Britton, a graduate of the Macdonald Institute (1939). The award will be granted on the basis of high academic achievement to a student registered in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition (FRAN). Preference will be given to students entering a Ph.D. program. No application is required.

Dorothy Britton Memorial Masters Scholarships (FRAN)
Two scholarships of $10,000 are available annually in memory of Dorothy Britton, a graduate of the Macdonald Institute (1939). The award is payable over two years and is available to students registered in a Master’s program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition with a minimum of 80% average during the last two years of study. Recipients are selected on the basis of high academic achievement. Preference will be given to students entering a Master’s program. No application is required.

Dorothy Britton Memorial Masters Scholarships (FRAN)

Two scholarships of $10,000 are available annually in memory of Dorothy Britton, a graduate of the Macdonald Institute (1939). The award is payable over two years and is available to students registered in a Master’s program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition with a minimum of 80% average during the last two years of study. Recipients are selected on the basis of high academic achievement. Preference will be given to students entering a Master’s program. No application is required.

College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, Dean’s Graduate Scholarship (for recipients of Tri-Council Scholarships)
The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Dean’s Graduate Scholarship valued at $5,000 per year is awarded in equal semester payments, to graduate students holding a scholarship from NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR. It is not tenable with University of Guelph Dean’s Scholarship (for recipients of Tri-Council Scholarships). This scholarship is held for the duration of the Tri-Council award and while the student is registered in a Master’s or Doctoral program at the University of Guelph. No application is necessary.

College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, Dean’s Graduate Scholarship (for recipients of Tri-Council Scholarships)

The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Dean’s Graduate Scholarship valued at $5,000 per year is awarded in equal semester payments, to graduate students holding a scholarship from NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR. It is not tenable with University of Guelph Dean’s Scholarship (for recipients of Tri-Council Scholarships). This scholarship is held for the duration of the Tri-Council award and while the student is registered in a Master’s or Doctoral program at the University of Guelph. No application is necessary.

Beatrice Craven Graduate Scholarship (FRAN)
A $1,000 scholarship is available from the estate of Beatrice Craven, Mac DHE’30, to a student entering a graduate program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. This scholarship is based on academic performance in the last two years of study. No application is necessary.

Department of Psychology Memorial Scholarship (PSYC)
The Department of Psychology, to honour the memory of graduate students (M. Getkate, M. Hamilton, S. McFadden), staff (P. Zimmerman), and faculty (J. Boehnert, P. Duda, D. Piggins, V. Lotter, D. Stott), provides one scholarship of $400 to a student who has completed at least one year of a doctoral program in the Department of Psychology. Selection will be based on academic excellence and success in research activities based on nominations by the students’ thesis advisors. No application is necessary.

Department of Psychology Memorial Scholarship (PSYC)

The Department of Psychology, to honour the memory of graduate students (M. Getkate, M. Hamilton, S. McFadden), staff (P. Zimmerman), and faculty (J. Boehnert, P. Duda, D. Piggins, V. Lotter, D. Stott), provides one scholarship of $400 to a student who has completed at least one year of a doctoral program in the Department of Psychology. Selection will be based on academic excellence and success in research activities based on nominations by the students’ thesis advisors. No application is necessary.

Joanne Duncan-Robinson Conference Research Travel Grant (SOCA)
In memory of Joanne Duncan-Robinson, an expert in computer and statistical analysis who contributed tremendously to the research activities of faculty and graduate students in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology a $500 travel grant is offered to students registered in any graduate program offered by or through the Department of Sociology and Anthropology who have had a paper accepted for presentation at a scholarly conference. Selection will be based on the best abstract or paper proposal, and proposed travel budget. Apply to the Chair of the Graduate Affairs Committee of the Department of Sociology & Anthropology by April 1, including the paper abstract or proposal and travel budget

Joanne Duncan-Robinson Conference Research Travel Grant (SOCA)

In memory of Joanne Duncan-Robinson, an expert in computer and statistical analysis who contributed tremendously to the research activities of faculty and graduate students in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology a $500 travel grant is offered to students registered in any graduate program offered by or through the Department of Sociology and Anthropology who have had a paper accepted for presentation at a scholarly conference. Selection will be based on the best abstract or paper proposal, and proposed travel budget. Apply to the Chair of the Graduate Affairs Committee of the Department of Sociology & Anthropology by April 1, including the paper abstract or proposal and travel budget

O.P. Dwivedi Graduate Prize for International Development (CSAHS)
A $1,000 graduation prize will be awarded annually to an outstanding student who must have completed all requirements for their graduate degree at the University of Guelph. Candidates will be considered on the basis of both their overall scholastic achievements and of the practical and social significance of the MA, MSc, MBA or PhD research, which apply social science theory and/or method to the study of development, administration or environmental issues in the Third World. Application is not necessary.

O.P. Dwivedi Graduate Prize for International Development (CSAHS)

A $1,000 graduation prize will be awarded annually to an outstanding student who must have completed all requirements for their graduate degree at the University of Guelph. Candidates will be considered on the basis of both their overall scholastic achievements and of the practical and social significance of the MA, MSc, MBA or PhD research, which apply social science theory and/or method to the study of development, administration or environmental issues in the Third World. Application is not necessary.

Lila Engberg Scholarship in International Development (IDEV)
Established in 2008 by Dr. Lila Engberg, this award of $4,500 is offered to full-time masters students entering the collaborative program in International Development Studies with a research agenda in the area of poverty alleviation, economic empowerment of women and/or ways to improve livelihood security for women and families in developing countries. Selection will be based on a letter submission outlining experiences and/or involvement in this area to date, and personal plans to improve everyday lives in a local community of a developing nation. Application materials to pursue studies at the University of Guelph received by April 1st will be considered as application for this award.

Lila Engberg Scholarship in International Development (IDEV)

Established in 2008 by Dr. Lila Engberg, this award of $4,500 is offered to full-time masters students entering the collaborative program in International Development Studies with a research agenda in the area of poverty alleviation, economic empowerment of women and/or ways to improve livelihood security for women and families in developing countries. Selection will be based on a letter submission outlining experiences and/or involvement in this area to date, and personal plans to improve everyday lives in a local community of a developing nation. Application materials to pursue studies at the University of Guelph received by April 1st will be considered as application for this award.

Founders' Graduate Scholarships (GEOG, POLS, PSYC, SOC)
The Alma Mater Fund, alumni and faculty of the former College of Social Sciences have established four $1,000 scholarships to be given to students entering a graduate program in the Departments of Geography, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology and Anthropology. Recipients will be selected on the basis of high academic standing (minimum of 80% average in the last two years of study). No application necessary.

Founders' Graduate Scholarships (GEOG, POLS, PSYC, SOC)

The Alma Mater Fund, alumni and faculty of the former College of Social Sciences have established four $1,000 scholarships to be given to students entering a graduate program in the Departments of Geography, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology and Anthropology. Recipients will be selected on the basis of high academic standing (minimum of 80% average in the last two years of study). No application necessary.

Sid Gilbert Graduate Research Prize (SOC)
Established by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Sid Gilbert to honour his outstanding contributions to graduate student training and education. This $500 prize is available to MA sociology students who have presented their thesis during the previous academic year, and have been nominated for consideration by their academic advisor. The recipient will be chosen based on the quality of the MA thesis. No application is required.

Sid Gilbert Graduate Research Prize (SOC)

Established by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Sid Gilbert to honour his outstanding contributions to graduate student training and education. This $500 prize is available to MA sociology students who have presented their thesis during the previous academic year, and have been nominated for consideration by their academic advisor. The recipient will be chosen based on the quality of the MA thesis. No application is required.

Claude A. Guldner Scholarship (FRAN)
Established in honour of the founding director of the Couple & Family Therapy Program in the Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition at the time of his retirement, this $1,000 scholarship is available to students registered in or entering the Couple & Family Therapy MSc program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition who are Aboriginal persons of Canada or members of a visible minority. Selection will be based on academic excellence as evidenced by the student’s academic record for those that are currently registered, or the admission application package for those students that are entering the program. Financial need may also be considered. Preference will be given to students who are entering into the program. Apply to Student Financial Services by June 1st with a Claude A. Guldner Scholarship application and a Financial Need Assessment form.

Claude A. Guldner Scholarship (FRAN)

Established in honour of the founding director of the Couple & Family Therapy Program in the Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition at the time of his retirement, this $1,000 scholarship is available to students registered in or entering the Couple & Family Therapy MSc program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition who are Aboriginal persons of Canada or members of a visible minority. Selection will be based on academic excellence as evidenced by the student’s academic record for those that are currently registered, or the admission application package for those students that are entering the program. Financial need may also be considered. Preference will be given to students who are entering into the program. Apply to Student Financial Services by June 1st with a Claude A. Guldner Scholarship application and a Financial Need Assessment form.

Bill Graf International Development Scholarship (POLS)
The Department of Political Science, with the assistance of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, provides one scholarship of $1400 in memory of Bill Graf, former Professor and Chair of the Department, who devoted his career to the study and teaching of development issues. This scholarship is available to a graduate student in political science with a focus on international development or IDS, with a minimum 80% average. Selection will be based on level of financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services by January 10th with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form.. See ACCESS AWARDS.

Bill Graf International Development Scholarship (POLS)

The Department of Political Science, with the assistance of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, provides one scholarship of $1400 in memory of Bill Graf, former Professor and Chair of the Department, who devoted his career to the study and teaching of development issues. This scholarship is available to a graduate student in political science with a focus on international development or IDS, with a minimum 80% average. Selection will be based on level of financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services by January 10th with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form.. See ACCESS AWARDS.

Elena Grothier Memorial Scholarship (FRAN)
One award valued at $1,500 is available annually in memory of Elena Grotheir, a graduate of the Macdonald Institute (1915), to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are registered full-time in a graduate program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition (FRAN). The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic achievement during the last two years of study. Preference will be given to a student entering a Master’s or Doctoral program. No application is required.

Elena Grothier Memorial Scholarship (FRAN)

One award valued at $1,500 is available annually in memory of Elena Grotheir, a graduate of the Macdonald Institute (1915), to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are registered full-time in a graduate program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition (FRAN). The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic achievement during the last two years of study. Preference will be given to a student entering a Master’s or Doctoral program. No application is required.

Alf and Mary Hales Graduate Scholarships in Family Studies (FRAN)
Alf Hales, Bsc ’34, and Mary Hales, DHE ’32, with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, have established a $3000 scholarship for the most outstanding applicant to a graduate program in Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition who has demonstrated financial need. The award is open to all incoming graduate students in Family Studies. Selection will be based first on demonstrated financial need, and second on highest average. Preference will be given to an entering student, or student in class levels 1, 2 or 3. Apply by January 10 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services. See ACCESS AWARDS.

Alf and Mary Hales Graduate Scholarships in Family Studies (FRAN)

Alf Hales, Bsc ’34, and Mary Hales, DHE ’32, with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, have established a $3000 scholarship for the most outstanding applicant to a graduate program in Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition who has demonstrated financial need. The award is open to all incoming graduate students in Family Studies. Selection will be based first on demonstrated financial need, and second on highest average. Preference will be given to an entering student, or student in class levels 1, 2 or 3. Apply by January 10 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services. See ACCESS AWARDS.

Alf and Mary Hales Graduate Scholarship in Political Studies (POLS)
Alf Hales, Bsc ’34, and Mary Hales, DHE ’32, with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, have established a $3,000 scholarship for an outstanding students entering second year in a graduate program of the Department of Political Science who has demonstrated financial need. Selection will be based first on demonstrated financial need, and second on highest average in completed course credits. Apply by January 10th with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services.ACCESS AWARDS.

Alf and Mary Hales Graduate Scholarship in Political Studies (POLS)

Alf Hales, Bsc ’34, and Mary Hales, DHE ’32, with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, have established a $3,000 scholarship for an outstanding students entering second year in a graduate program of the Department of Political Science who has demonstrated financial need. Selection will be based first on demonstrated financial need, and second on highest average in completed course credits. Apply by January 10th with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services.ACCESS AWARDS.

H.H. Harshman Foundation Doctoral Scholarship (CSAHS)
The H.H. Harshman Foundation provides one award of $13,000, payable over 2 years, to a full-time student entering or enrolled in any Ph.D. program in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences whose thesis research is devoted to the strengthening of the family unit in Canada. The award winner will be chosen on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated leadership. Preference will be given to an entering student. Application materials to pursue studies at the University of Guelph received by February 1st will be considered as application for this award.

H.H. Harshman Foundation Doctoral Scholarship (CSAHS)

The H.H. Harshman Foundation provides one award of $13,000, payable over 2 years, to a full-time student entering or enrolled in any Ph.D. program in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences whose thesis research is devoted to the strengthening of the family unit in Canada. The award winner will be chosen on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated leadership. Preference will be given to an entering student. Application materials to pursue studies at the University of Guelph received by February 1st will be considered as application for this award.

H.H. Harshman Graduate Scholarships (FRAN)
The H.H. Harshman Foundation provides three awards of $7,000 to master's students in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition who are completing a thesis, have a minimum of three consecutive semesters remaining in their program and whose research is related to the strengthening of the family unit in Canada. The award winner will be chosen on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated leadership potential. Apply with a letter outlining research and a c.v. to the Chair of the FRAN Graduate Awards Committee by April 1st.

H.H. Harshman Graduate Scholarships (FRAN)

The H.H. Harshman Foundation provides three awards of $7,000 to master's students in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition who are completing a thesis, have a minimum of three consecutive semesters remaining in their program and whose research is related to the strengthening of the family unit in Canada. The award winner will be chosen on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated leadership potential. Apply with a letter outlining research and a c.v. to the Chair of the FRAN Graduate Awards Committee by April 1st.

Margaret Hedley Graduate Scholarship in Applied Nutrition (MAN)
Established in honour of Margaret Hedley upon her retirement as the founding coordinator of the Master of Applied Nutrition program. This annual scholarship of $1,000 will be given to a student entering the MAN program. The award winner will be chosen on the basis of academic achievement and a demonstrated passion for improving nutritional health. This will be assessed during the application interview. No application is necessary.

Margaret Hedley Graduate Scholarship in Applied Nutrition (MAN)

Established in honour of Margaret Hedley upon her retirement as the founding coordinator of the Master of Applied Nutrition program. This annual scholarship of $1,000 will be given to a student entering the MAN program. The award winner will be chosen on the basis of academic achievement and a demonstrated passion for improving nutritional health. This will be assessed during the application interview. No application is necessary.

Jean, Ian and Sook-Hee Kim Memorial Prize (SOCA)
Members of the Department of Sociology & Anthropology and the Campus Childcare Co-operative established this award in memory of Sook-Hee Kim, former sociology MA student, and her children Jean and Ian Kim, who were killed in a tragic car accident. Students registered in a Masters program in Sociology who presented their graduate major paper during the previous academic year, and have been nominated for consideration by their graduate advisor, are eligible for this $300 prize. Selection is based on the best quality of the major paper and academic excellence. No application required.

Jean, Ian and Sook-Hee Kim Memorial Prize (SOCA)

Members of the Department of Sociology & Anthropology and the Campus Childcare Co-operative established this award in memory of Sook-Hee Kim, former sociology MA student, and her children Jean and Ian Kim, who were killed in a tragic car accident. Students registered in a Masters program in Sociology who presented their graduate major paper during the previous academic year, and have been nominated for consideration by their graduate advisor, are eligible for this $300 prize. Selection is based on the best quality of the major paper and academic excellence. No application required.

Ina M. Kniep (nee Carthew) Memorial Graduate Scholarship (FRAN)
The estate of Ina M. Kniep, a Mac ’36 graduate who was a specialist in Home Economics and Nutrition and had a lifelong interest and involvement in the University of Guelph, provides a $1000 scholarship to a student registered in either a MSc or PhD in the Applied Human Nutrition program, with a minimum of 80% cumulative average, with outstanding academic achievement. No application is necessary. This award is tenable with other awards up to $4,000 excluding bursaries

Ina M. Kniep (nee Carthew) Memorial Graduate Scholarship (FRAN)

The estate of Ina M. Kniep, a Mac ’36 graduate who was a specialist in Home Economics and Nutrition and had a lifelong interest and involvement in the University of Guelph, provides a $1000 scholarship to a student registered in either a MSc or PhD in the Applied Human Nutrition program, with a minimum of 80% cumulative average, with outstanding academic achievement. No application is necessary. This award is tenable with other awards up to $4,000 excluding bursaries

David Knight Scholarship (GEOG, POLS, PSYC, SOC)
Alumni of the College of Social Science, Alumni of the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, Professor Alun Joseph, and Professor David Knight, with the assistance of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, established the David Knight Graduate Scholarship in the amount of $1000 to honour Professor Knight’s years of outstanding leadership as Dean of the College of Social Science. Graduate students registered in the collaborative program in International Development Studies who are entering the second or subsequent semester of a Masters Degree program in the departments of Geography, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology & Anthropology, and who have a minimum cumulative average of 75%. Selection will be based on financial need and high academic standing. Applicants must submit a Financial Need Assessment form to Student Financial Services by JANUARY 10th. See ACCESS AWARDS.

David Knight Scholarship (GEOG, POLS, PSYC, SOC)

Alumni of the College of Social Science, Alumni of the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, Professor Alun Joseph, and Professor David Knight, with the assistance of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, established the David Knight Graduate Scholarship in the amount of $1000 to honour Professor Knight’s years of outstanding leadership as Dean of the College of Social Science. Graduate students registered in the collaborative program in International Development Studies who are entering the second or subsequent semester of a Masters Degree program in the departments of Geography, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology & Anthropology, and who have a minimum cumulative average of 75%. Selection will be based on financial need and high academic standing. Applicants must submit a Financial Need Assessment form to Student Financial Services by JANUARY 10th. See ACCESS AWARDS.

Mac-FACS-FRAN Alumni Association Graduate Scholarship – Family Relations and Applied Nutrition (FRAN)
The Mac-FACS-FRAN Alumni Association provides one award of $1,000 to a full-time graduate student entering an master's or doctoral program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition who has a minimum of 80% in the last two years of study. No application is necessary.

MAC '38 Gerontology Graduate Scholarships (FRAN)
The class of Mac ’38 provides three scholarships of $2000 each for full-time graduate students who are pursuing study and research within the area of adult development or gerontology in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, and have high academic achievement. Preference will be given to persons entering graduate studies. No application is required.

Margaret S. McCready Memorial Scholarship (FRAN)
The estate of Margaret S. McCready, former Principal and Dean of Macdonald Institute (1949-69), provides for one scholarship of $1,000 to an entering full time graduate student in an M.Sc program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. The award will be granted on the basis of high academic achievement as well as leadership ability as demonstrated through extracurricular involvement. Apply by letter to the Chair of FRAN Graduate Awards Committee by April 1, including a comprehensive listing of the student’s extracurricular involvement over the preceding two years.

Margaret S. McCready Memorial Scholarship (FRAN)

The estate of Margaret S. McCready, former Principal and Dean of Macdonald Institute (1949-69), provides for one scholarship of $1,000 to an entering full time graduate student in an M.Sc program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. The award will be granted on the basis of high academic achievement as well as leadership ability as demonstrated through extracurricular involvement. Apply by letter to the Chair of FRAN Graduate Awards Committee by April 1, including a comprehensive listing of the student’s extracurricular involvement over the preceding two years.

Margaret S. McCready Scholarship (FRAN)
The Mac-FACS-FRAN Alumni Association provides a $1,000 award in honour of Dr. Margaret S. McCready, the Principal and Dean of the Macdonald Institute (1949-1969), to a M.Sc., MAN or Ph.D. full-time graduate student enrolled in a graduate program offered by the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, with a minimum of 80% in the last two years of study. Preference will be given to a student who completed their undergraduate degree at Guelph. No application is necessary.

Margaret S. McCready Scholarship (FRAN)

The Mac-FACS-FRAN Alumni Association provides a $1,000 award in honour of Dr. Margaret S. McCready, the Principal and Dean of the Macdonald Institute (1949-1969), to a M.Sc., MAN or Ph.D. full-time graduate student enrolled in a graduate program offered by the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, with a minimum of 80% in the last two years of study. Preference will be given to a student who completed their undergraduate degree at Guelph. No application is necessary.

The Dr. Margaret McCready Tribute Scholarship
Established by Mrs. Dorothy I. Campbell, Mac BHSc ’55, to pay tribute to Dr. Margaret McCready’s contributions as Principal and Dean of Macdonald Institute from 1949 to 1968. The $9,000 award is available to all full-time students entering a Doctoral program in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who have graduated from the Master’s program, and is payable over two years. Selection will be based on high academic achievement during the completion of a Master’s program as evidenced by grades and research accomplishments. Application materials to pursue studies at the University of Guelph received by February 1st will be considered as application for this award.

The Dr. Margaret McCready Tribute Scholarship

Established by Mrs. Dorothy I. Campbell, Mac BHSc ’55, to pay tribute to Dr. Margaret McCready’s contributions as Principal and Dean of Macdonald Institute from 1949 to 1968. The $9,000 award is available to all full-time students entering a Doctoral program in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who have graduated from the Master’s program, and is payable over two years. Selection will be based on high academic achievement during the completion of a Master’s program as evidenced by grades and research accomplishments. Application materials to pursue studies at the University of Guelph received by February 1st will be considered as application for this award.

Marion McGirr Travel Grant (CSAHS)
Established in 2006 from an estate gift from Marion McGirr, Mac DHE 1939 to recognize her long-lived affection for Macdonald Hall. This award of $1000 is available to all registered graduate students in the College of Social and Applied Human Science with a minimum of 80% in the last two years of study who are travelling in support of their studies. Students cannot receive the award beyond semester 5 at the masters level and beyond semester 8 at the doctoral level; the award may be held only once during a degree program. Selection of the award winner will be on the basis of the cost of travel, and the benefit it will bring to the student’s program of study. Apply by March 1 with a CSAHS Graduate Awards Application, and attach a letter with the description of the travel, the benefit it will bring to your program of study and overall travel budget.

Marion McGirr Travel Grant (CSAHS)

Established in 2006 from an estate gift from Marion McGirr, Mac DHE 1939 to recognize her long-lived affection for Macdonald Hall. This award of $1000 is available to all registered graduate students in the College of Social and Applied Human Science with a minimum of 80% in the last two years of study who are travelling in support of their studies. Students cannot receive the award beyond semester 5 at the masters level and beyond semester 8 at the doctoral level; the award may be held only once during a degree program. Selection of the award winner will be on the basis of the cost of travel, and the benefit it will bring to the student’s program of study. Apply by March 1 with a CSAHS Graduate Awards Application, and attach a letter with the description of the travel, the benefit it will bring to your program of study and overall travel budget.

Kiyoko Miyanishi Graduate Geography Scholarship (GEOG)
Dr. Kiyoko Miyanishi, a faculty member in the Department of Geography since 1986, provides two $1,500 scholarships to international students entering any graduate program (M.A., M.Sc. or Ph.D.) and degree specialization in the Department of Geography. The award will be made on the basis of high academic achievement. In the absence of a qualified international student, the award may be given to an academically-qualified student who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. If two deserving students cannot be identified, then one award of $3,000 will be given out. No application is necessary.

Kiyoko Miyanishi Graduate Geography Scholarship (GEOG)

Dr. Kiyoko Miyanishi, a faculty member in the Department of Geography since 1986, provides two $1,500 scholarships to international students entering any graduate program (M.A., M.Sc. or Ph.D.) and degree specialization in the Department of Geography. The award will be made on the basis of high academic achievement. In the absence of a qualified international student, the award may be given to an academically-qualified student who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. If two deserving students cannot be identified, then one award of $3,000 will be given out. No application is necessary.

The Ellen Nilsen Memorial Award
The friends of Ellen Nilsen present a $1500 scholarship to an academically outstanding female from a developing country. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, combined with a demonstrated commitment to social change. Apply to the Director for International Development Studies by January 30th with a transcript, cv/resume and cover letter outlining how past experiences demonstrate a commitment to social change.

The Ellen Nilsen Memorial Award

The friends of Ellen Nilsen present a $1500 scholarship to an academically outstanding female from a developing country. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, combined with a demonstrated commitment to social change. Apply to the Director for International Development Studies by January 30th with a transcript, cv/resume and cover letter outlining how past experiences demonstrate a commitment to social change.

Northwater Foundation ACCESS Travel Grant in Aging (FRAN)
Northwater Foundation, with the assistance of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, provides one travel grant of up to $1250 for full-time masters or doctoral students registered in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition who have been invited to present a paper or poster in the area of gerontology at a provincial, national, or international meeting. This grant is not available to students registered beyond semester six of the master’s program or beyond semester twelve of the doctoral program, and may only be held once. Apply by January 10th including a travel budget, accepted paper, and a completed Financial Need Assessment form, to Student Financial Services. See ACCESS AWARDS.

Northwater Foundation ACCESS Travel Grant in Aging (FRAN)

Northwater Foundation, with the assistance of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program, provides one travel grant of up to $1250 for full-time masters or doctoral students registered in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition who have been invited to present a paper or poster in the area of gerontology at a provincial, national, or international meeting. This grant is not available to students registered beyond semester six of the master’s program or beyond semester twelve of the doctoral program, and may only be held once. Apply by January 10th including a travel budget, accepted paper, and a completed Financial Need Assessment form, to Student Financial Services. See ACCESS AWARDS.

OMS Graduate Scholarship in Industrial Organizational Psychology (PSYC)
The scholarship is awarded to a PhD Student beyond 2nd year of Industrial Organization Psychology. Selection will be assessed based on applicants’ overall cumulative average, the amount of hours worked at Organization & Management Solutions (OMS), achievements and potential contributions to Industrial Organizational Psychology. If there is no outstanding submission, no prize will be awarded. Apply by August 15th to the Department of Psychology Awards Committee with a 1,000-word essay outlining hours worked at Organizational & Management Solutions (OMS), and stating achievements and potential contributions to Industrial Organizational Psychology.

OMS Graduate Scholarship in Industrial Organizational Psychology (PSYC)

The scholarship is awarded to a PhD Student beyond 2nd year of Industrial Organization Psychology. Selection will be assessed based on applicants’ overall cumulative average, the amount of hours worked at Organization & Management Solutions (OMS), achievements and potential contributions to Industrial Organizational Psychology. If there is no outstanding submission, no prize will be awarded. Apply by August 15th to the Department of Psychology Awards Committee with a 1,000-word essay outlining hours worked at Organizational & Management Solutions (OMS), and stating achievements and potential contributions to Industrial Organizational Psychology.

Carol Page-Silim Graduate Scholarship (FRAN)
Dr. A. Silim has established a $300 scholarship in memory of his wife Carol Page-Silim, B.A.Sc. ’78 for the full-time graduate student registered in the area of Applied Human Nutrition who achieves the highest grade in FRAN*6000- Quantitative Research Methods. No application is required.

Marion N. Penhale Graduate Travel Grant (FRAN)
A travel grant of up to $1,500 per year has been provided by Marion Penhale (Mac ‘31D), who had over 39 years of involvement in teaching and the foodservice industry. The award will support the travel costs of a full-time MSc or PhD student in the Applied Human Nutrition Program whose paper or poster session has been accepted at a provincial, national, or international conference. The award may be held only once and is not available to students registered beyond semesters 6 and 12 of the master’s and doctoral programs, respectively. Apply by April 1, by letter outlining the specific details of the conference and travel costs to the Chair of the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition Graduate Awards Committee.

Marion N. Penhale Graduate Travel Grant (FRAN)

A travel grant of up to $1,500 per year has been provided by Marion Penhale (Mac ‘31D), who had over 39 years of involvement in teaching and the foodservice industry. The award will support the travel costs of a full-time MSc or PhD student in the Applied Human Nutrition Program whose paper or poster session has been accepted at a provincial, national, or international conference. The award may be held only once and is not available to students registered beyond semesters 6 and 12 of the master’s and doctoral programs, respectively. Apply by April 1, by letter outlining the specific details of the conference and travel costs to the Chair of the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition Graduate Awards Committee.

Gertrude R. Peterson Graduate Memorial Scholarship (FRAN)
Two scholarships, valued at $4,500 are given annually in memory of Gertrude R. Peterson, a 1927 graduate of Macdonald Institute. Students must be registered in a masters or doctoral program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Human completing a research thesis with a minimum 80% cumulative average. Selection will be based on academic achievement. Preference is that one award will be given to a masters student, and one to a doctoral student. Students may only receive the award once during each of their Masters and Doctoral programs. No application necessary.

Gertrude R. Peterson Graduate Memorial Scholarship (FRAN)

Two scholarships, valued at $4,500 are given annually in memory of Gertrude R. Peterson, a 1927 graduate of Macdonald Institute. Students must be registered in a masters or doctoral program in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Human completing a research thesis with a minimum 80% cumulative average. Selection will be based on academic achievement. Preference is that one award will be given to a masters student, and one to a doctoral student. Students may only receive the award once during each of their Masters and Doctoral programs. No application necessary.

Jean Henderson Sabry Graduate Scholarship (FRAN)
In recognition of the late Jean H. Sabry, a $2500 scholarship was established by former students and colleagues for academically outstanding full-time graduate students enrolled in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition in the field of Applied Human Nutrition. Preference will be given to a student undertaking research in community nutrition or international nutrition. No application is necessary.

Jean Henderson Sabry Graduate Scholarship (FRAN)

In recognition of the late Jean H. Sabry, a $2500 scholarship was established by former students and colleagues for academically outstanding full-time graduate students enrolled in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition in the field of Applied Human Nutrition. Preference will be given to a student undertaking research in community nutrition or international nutrition. No application is necessary.

The Mary Singer Research Grant (FRAN)
The annual research award from the Estate of Mary Singer to a MSc or PhD student in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition who is conducting thesis research in Gerontology. Applicants must have a minimum average of 80% over their last two years of coursework. Preference will be given to an incoming student. The award may only be held once. Apply to the Chair, Graduate Awards Committee, Family Relations and Applied Nutrition by April 1, with a one-page description of the proposed research and the contribution it will make to the field of gerontology.

The Mary Singer Research Grant (FRAN)

The annual research award from the Estate of Mary Singer to a MSc or PhD student in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition who is conducting thesis research in Gerontology. Applicants must have a minimum average of 80% over their last two years of coursework. Preference will be given to an incoming student. The award may only be held once. Apply to the Chair, Graduate Awards Committee, Family Relations and Applied Nutrition by April 1, with a one-page description of the proposed research and the contribution it will make to the field of gerontology.

John E. Tong Memorial Prize (PSYC)
Faculty in the Department of Psychology, in conjunction with the Tong family, have established an annual graduate thesis award in the amount of $500, in memory of the late John E. Tong. The award goes to the graduate student who has completed the best MA thesis in the past year as deemed by the Graduate Studies Committee. All graduate students who have successfully defended their MA thesis in any given year from September 1 to August 31 are eligible. The award is tenable with other awards. Application is not necessary.

John E. Tong Memorial Prize (PSYC)

Faculty in the Department of Psychology, in conjunction with the Tong family, have established an annual graduate thesis award in the amount of $500, in memory of the late John E. Tong. The award goes to the graduate student who has completed the best MA thesis in the past year as deemed by the Graduate Studies Committee. All graduate students who have successfully defended their MA thesis in any given year from September 1 to August 31 are eligible. The award is tenable with other awards. Application is not necessary.

Louis E. Tremblay Memorial Graduate Gerontology Scholarship (FRAN)
The estate of Louis Elzebert Tremblay, whose wife, Margaret, was a Mac '35 graduate, provides an annual scholarship of $2,250 to a Ph.D. or M.Sc. student in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, who is conducting research in the field of gerontology and who has a minimum cumulative average of 80%. The award winner will be chosen on the basis of high academic achievement. Preference will be given to Ph.D. students. No application is necessary.

Louis E. Tremblay Memorial Graduate Gerontology Scholarship (FRAN)

The estate of Louis Elzebert Tremblay, whose wife, Margaret, was a Mac '35 graduate, provides an annual scholarship of $2,250 to a Ph.D. or M.Sc. student in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, who is conducting research in the field of gerontology and who has a minimum cumulative average of 80%. The award winner will be chosen on the basis of high academic achievement. Preference will be given to Ph.D. students. No application is necessary.

Koji Victor Ujimoto Graduate Scholarship (SOCA)
Dr. Koji Victor Ujimoto, with the assistance of alumni, friends, colleagues and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, provides for one $500 graduate scholarship to encourage applied research on topics of pressing Canadian or global social concern. The award winner will be chosen on the basis of a minimum 80% cumulative average in all graduate courses taken and the quality of his/her major paper or thesis proposal, which must address a contemporary social problem through the application of a Sociological and/or Anthropological perspective. Students should apply to the Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology by March 31, including an outline of their major paper or thesis proposal and the name of the advisor.

Koji Victor Ujimoto Graduate Scholarship (SOCA)

Dr. Koji Victor Ujimoto, with the assistance of alumni, friends, colleagues and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, provides for one $500 graduate scholarship to encourage applied research on topics of pressing Canadian or global social concern. The award winner will be chosen on the basis of a minimum 80% cumulative average in all graduate courses taken and the quality of his/her major paper or thesis proposal, which must address a contemporary social problem through the application of a Sociological and/or Anthropological perspective. Students should apply to the Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology by March 31, including an outline of their major paper or thesis proposal and the name of the advisor.

The John Vanderkamp Graduate Medal (CSAHS)
To commemorate the outstanding contributions of John Vanderkamp, Dean of the College of Social Science, 1981-1991, Director of AKADEMIA, 1989-1991, a medal is awarded annually to the nominee for the D.F. Forster medal, the most prestigious convocating graduate award at the University of Guelph.

The Leah Mildred Webster Shedden Bursaries (FRAN)
Up to seven annual $1,000 bursaries are established, in memory of Leah Shedden, Mac ‘31. All graduate students in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition (FRAN) with demonstrated financial need, who have completed at least 2.5 credits and have at least 75% cumulative average in all courses to date, are eligible. Apply to Student Financial Services by January 10th with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form, including information on the departmental funding in place for the winter semester. The awards are credited to the students’ accounts for the winter semester of study. See ACCESS AWARDS.

The Leah Mildred Webster Shedden Bursaries (FRAN)

Up to seven annual $1,000 bursaries are established, in memory of Leah Shedden, Mac ‘31. All graduate students in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition (FRAN) with demonstrated financial need, who have completed at least 2.5 credits and have at least 75% cumulative average in all courses to date, are eligible. Apply to Student Financial Services by January 10th with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form, including information on the departmental funding in place for the winter semester. The awards are credited to the students’ accounts for the winter semester of study. See ACCESS AWARDS.

Yeandle Family Graduate Scholarships (CSAHS)
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, provides several awards of up to $2,000 to full-time graduate students registered in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who have a minimum cumulative average of 75%. Students must apply by January 10th to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment form. Awards will be made on the basis of financial need and academic achievement. See ACCESS AWARDS.

Yeandle Family Graduate Scholarships (CSAHS)

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, provides several awards of up to $2,000 to full-time graduate students registered in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who have a minimum cumulative average of 75%. Students must apply by January 10th to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment form. Awards will be made on the basis of financial need and academic achievement. See ACCESS AWARDS.

University of Guelph2008-2009 Graduate Calendar

XI. Graduate Awards & Financial Assistance

College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Internal Awards

Indexes