Award Description

President's Scholarships

The most prestigious entrance awards at the University of Guelph. Twelve scholarships of $20,000 ($5,000 annually), named to honour their donors or distinguished members of the University, are awarded to entering students of academic distinction who have made significant contributions to their schools and communities and demonstrated the potential to become leaders in society. Nominations are made by high school principals and are to be sent to the Associate Registrar, Student Financial Services, by April 1. A number of President's Scholarships have been named in honour of the following people: President's Scholarships (Dick Brown) Two of the scholarships are endowed by Dr. Patrick Lett to winners whose leadership qualities best reflect those demonstrated by Dick Brown in University Athletics from 1968 to 1988. President's Scholarship (Cecil H. Franklin and Ingrid Franklin) In honour of Cecil Franklin, former Chair of the Board of Governors and Honorary Fellow of the University, the University of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards to recognize his financial contributions and volunteer support to the President's Entrance Scholarship program. President's Scholarship (Charles S. Humphrey) In memory of Charles S. Humphrey, a former President of Hart Chemical Company Canada Ltd. and long-time friend, the University has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards to recognize his financial contribution through his estate to the President's Entrance Scholarship program. President's Scholarship (Jack R. Longstaffe) The University of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards in memory of Jack R. Longstaffe to recognize his financial contribution through his estate to the President's Entrance Scholarship program. President's Scholarship (Burton C. Matthews) The University of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards in honour of Burton C. Matthews to recognize his insight and leadership in establishing the President's Entrance Scholarship program. President's Scholarship (Kathleen and Frederick Metcalf) This award has been endowed by Mr. and Mrs. F.T. Metcalf of Guelph. After a distinguished career in cable TV, broadcasting and publishing, the late Mr. Metcalf retired as President of Maclean Hunter Ltd. and Chairman of the Board of Maclean Hunter Cable Ltd. He was Honorary Chairman of Maclean Hunter Cable Ltd. and a member of the University of Guelph Heritage Board (1996). President's Scholarship (Rol-land Farms Limited) Two of the scholarships are endowed by the four shareholders of Rol-land Farms Limited of Blenheim, Ontario, Hank, Peter, Arthur and Eric Vander Pol and their families. The Vander Pol family are generous supporters of a number of University projects and programs. President's Scholarship (Lillian Usher Stewart) The University of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance awards in honour of Lillian Usher Stewart a friend of the University to recognize her financial contribution through her estate to the President's Entrance Scholarship program.

Qualifications: Entering students of academic distinction who have made significant contributions to their schools and communities and demonstrated the potential to become leaders in society.

Amount: Twelve scholarships of $20,000 ($5,000 annually)

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar