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 February 15.

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.

The scholarship is not tenable with other entrance scholarships. Application not necessary.

The scholarship will be paid in eight equal instalments with the first and second payments payable shortly after registration in semesters 1 and 2. The 3rd to 8th payments are contingent upon obtaining a minimum average of 80% over the previous two semesters of full-time study. Students who fail to qualify for a payment may re-qualify by subsequently obtaining an 80% or better average over the previous two semesters of full-time study. Application not necessary.

The endowment for this entrance scholarship was established by Paul and Aileen Clarke and their family in honour of Paul's father, the late Jack Clarke, a Blenheim area farmer. The PAJ Clarke Family Scholarship application form along with a completed Need Assessment Form must be submitted to Student Financial Services by April 1. Applications are available through Student Financial Services. Not tenable with the President's Scholarship. Annual payments are contingent upon full-time enrolment and maintaining a minimum 80% average.

In support of the University's strategic direction of internationalism, entrance scholarships are available each fall to the top international students entering an undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph. Application not necessary.

Priority will be given to a student from Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational Institute. Application not necessary.

Family, friends, and colleagues of Lillian MacDonald and Dr. Jack MacDonald, Vice-President, Academic, of the University of Guelph from 1986 to 1995, have established a scholarship that recognizes their commitment to increasing the accessibility of post-secondary education to aboriginal persons. Application not necessary.

Provided by the family of J.D. MacLachlan. Application not necessary.

Provided by the Wilhelmina McArthur Humphries Trust Fund. This scholarship is not tenable with other Senate awards.Application not necessary.

Established by the family in memory of Penri Morris, who was killed World War II action in 1944 at the age of 21. Penri grew up on the family fruit farm near Forest, Ontario. After graduating from high school, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and was attached to the Royal Air Force Bomber Command as a navigator at the time of this death. Awarded to the student with the highest cumulative academic performance above 75% in all courses of the last year in high school study (full-time or equivalent study). Application not necessary.

Offered to entering students on the basis of financial need and academic merit. Students who have applied to the University for admission will receive a Need Assessment Form from the University in January.

In memory of Mrs. Elsa H. Stewart of Pakenham, Ontario. Mr. Stewart graduated from the Ontario Agricultural College in 1933 and Mrs. Stewart from Macdonald Institute in 1932. Applicants for these bursaries should have a good academic record and an active interest in community affairs. A recommendation from the County agricultural representative or the secondary school principal is required. Apply by February 1 including a statement outlining financial need.

Award is payable at $500 per annum in the student's 1st, 3rd, and 5th semester levels, provided a cumulative average of at least a 70% is maintained. To receive the final payment, the recipient would normally be entering the 5th semester level within a period of 3 calendar years from the date of admission. Application not necessary.

Provided by the University of Guelph to support entering undergraduate students with high academic standing and identified financial need. Selection will be based on academic merit. Students may receive waivers for up to two semesters, according to need. Students who have applied to the University for admission will receive a Need Assessment Form from the University in January.

Offered to 235 full-time students. Payment of the scholarship will be in two instalments of $800 each. The 1st payment will be made shortly after registration in semester 1 and the 2nd payment shortly after registration in semester 2 provided full-time status is maintained. Application not necessary.

Established in honour of Kenneth Osborne Hammill, a long time friend of the University and retired plant manager of Blount Canada, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter to Student Financial Services with a completed Need Assessment Form by April 1. ACCESS AWARD

Established by Rol-Land Farms, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to attract entering students who might otherwise not be able to attend university for financial reasons. Students who have applied to the University for admission will receive a Need Assessment Form from the University in January. ACCESS AWARD

Applications are available at the High School Guidance offices within the designated area. Submission required by February 1 to the Student Financial Services Office.

Provided by Harvey Graham (OAC '39). Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by Feb. 1.

In support of the University's strategic direction of internationalism, entrance bursaries are available each fall to assist some of our international students entering an undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph. Students who wish to be considered should attach a Need Assessment Form to their application for admission to the University. Copies can be obtained from Student Financial Services.

Apply to Associate Registrar, Student Financial Services by April 1.

In memory of David Boyes, Technician in the Apiculture Field Laboratory. Application not necessary.

Apply to the CFRU Board of Governors by April 30.

Established by the Silver Anniversary celebrants to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the University Class of 1970. This award rotates among all six colleges on the main campus. The appropriate College Award Committee selects the candidate each Fall semester and the candidate is announced each October.

Offered by Collins Barrow, a national firm of Chartered Accountants. This scholarship is awarded in the Fall semester. Application not necessary.

Offered by the Board of Governors. Recipients will be selected by each of the College Awards Committees. Winners will be notified no later than the end of October. Application not necessary.

The family and friends of Erin Demers, a first-year student at the University of Guelph who was tragically killed in a car accident in 1996, have established this scholarship in her memory. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1 with a completed Need Assessment Form., along with at least one supporting reference letter from a Residence Assistant, Residence Manager , or Prairie Hall Officer.

Nominations, accompanied by appropriate resumés, are to be submitted to Student Financial Services by April 1.

In memory of Tara Lynn Giuliani, a bright young woman, who did not let her blindness stand in the way of her studies at the University of Guelph. Apply to Associate Registrar, Student Financial Services, by November 25.

Application not necessary.

The evaluation of the student will be based on the final essay in the "Environmental Perspectives and Human Choice: 5000 Days" course. The selection committee will be comprised of 4 persons: the donor, the Director of the Arboretum, the Dean of Physical and Engineering Science and the Dean of Biological Science. Application not necessary.

Not tenable with other awards exceeding $500. Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1.

For the best essay, written by an undergraduate in philosophy. The essay may be either a required assignment for a course (in which case either the student or the instructor may submit it) or it may be specially prepared for the competition. Submission of essays is to the Chair, Department of Philosophy, by the end of the 12th week of the Winter semester.

An endowment fund established in memory of Arthur D. Latornell, OAC '50, who had a life-long professional career in resource management and conservation and a special interest in helping young people. The funds are given to provide twenty-five travel grants. These travel grants are offered to assist students in attending conferences, courses, co-op student exchanges or study abroad programs in these areas. Apply to Student Financial Services. Deadline dates are June 1, October 1, and February 1.

Application not necessary.

The scholarship will be awarded in the Spring semester. Application not necessary.

Applications to include a supporting letter from a coach or intramural supervisor. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1.

A scholarship is offered by the Toronto District Beekeepers Association in memory of the late Hugh McLeod, past chair of the Association. Application not necessary.

Apply to Student Financial Services, by January 31.

The University of Guelph, through the sale of Guelph London House, has established an endowment to provide travel scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who wish to study outside of Canada but need financial support to do so. A total of $35,000 is available in the fund. Apply to Student Financial Services with a description of the intended travel, an estimate of the travel costs and a completed Need Assessment Form by October 1 for Winter travel, February 1 for Spring travel and June 1 for Fall travel.

Application will be made by nominations signed by 4 currently registered students forwarded to Student Financial Services by March 15. Presentations are made in the Fall semester.

Prospective candidates will be nominated by Senators and the medal winner will be chosen by a committee selected by the Striking Committee. The medal will be awarded at Convocation in June. Application not necessary.

The most prestigious graduating award of the University of Guelph. One student will be nominated by each College Awards Committee. The Senate Awards Committee will make the final selection and the medal will be awarded at Convocation in June. Application not necessary.

Brinson Partners Inc., with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, has established these bursaries. Apply by letter with a completed need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. These awards will be distributed in the winter semester. ACCESS AWARD

Established by Burnbrae Farms, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program to assist students with financial need to continue their studies as full-time students. Apply by letter with a completed need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. These awards will be distributed in the winter semester. ACCESS AWARD

Mrs. Elizabeth Burton, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, provides bursaries to students with demonstrated financial need. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD

Established by the Class of '72: 25th Reunion Fund with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program to support students who wish to study full-time. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 1. Distributed in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD

Established by Euclid-Hitachi of Canada Ltd., with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to assist students with financial need to continue their studies as full-time students. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD

Provided by Harvey Graham (OAC '39) with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by April 1. ACCESS AWARD

Established by Gryphon Investment Counsel, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Awarded in the Winter semester. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD

The estate of Richard and Sophia Hungerford, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, has established an endowment to provide travel scholarships to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who wish to study in developing countries, or attend conferences on development. Apply to Student Financial Services with a description of the intended travel, an estimate of the travel costs and a completed Need Assessment Form at least one month prior to departure. Deadline dates are June 1, October 1, and February 1. ACCESS AWARD.

Established by Scotiabank, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to assist students with financial need to continue their studies as full-time students. Distributed in the Winter semester. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD

Provided by alumni and friends of the University, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to support undergraduate, graduate or OAC (Guelph) diploma students who wish to study full-time but who need financial support to do so. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD

Established by the University of Guelph Alumni Association, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to support students who wish to study full-time but who need financial support to do so. Distributed in the Winter semester. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD

Established by the estate of Mary I Whitelock, a friend of the University, with eh assistance of the Ontario Ontario government's OSOTF program, to assist students who wish to study full-time but who need financial support to do so. Distributed in the Winter semester. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD

Mrs. Norma L. Valeriote has made available a number of bursaries of variable amounts. Apply to the International Student Advisor.

The Co-operatives, Credit Unions, friends and associates of Prof. R. P. Forshaw have established a bursary. Enquiries should be made to Student Financial Services.

The University of Guelph offers in-course bursaries to students who have demonstrated financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services, with a completed Need Assessment Form by October 1.

The University Police have made available a number of bursaries. Enquiries should be made at Student Financial Services.