IX--Scholarships and Other Awards
Samuel Acker Memorial Scholarship |
This scholarship is not tenable with other Senate awards. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student entering the first semester level of the B.Sc. program in the College of Physical and Engineering Science. Preference may be given to students whose home residence is in either Wellington, Waterloo or Perth County. |
Amount: One award of $400 |
Alma Mater Entrance Scholarship in Human Kinetics |
One scholarship is offered by the Alma Mater Fund Advisory Council. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student entering the first semester level of the B.Sc. program who declares the intention to pursue a major in Human Kinetics. |
Amount: One award of $750 |
W.C. Blackwood Memorial Entrance Scholarship in Physics |
Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student entering the first semester level of the B.Sc. program, who declares the intention to pursue an honours program in Physics. |
Amount: One award of $450 |
December 6th Memorial Scholarship |
This scholarship, established by the Faculty Association, is awarded in memory of the fourteen women murdered in December 1989 at École Polytechnique and is intended to attract women to a profession which is largely comprised of men. $500 will be awarded in each of semesters 1, 3 and 5. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Female student who is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada enrolled in the College of Physical and Engineering Science. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance. For continued eligibility beyond semester 1, the student must maintain a minimum of 70% cumulative average. Demonstrated financial need may also be considered. |
Amount: One award of $1,500 |
Guelph Alma Mater Science Scholarships |
Offered by the Alma Mater Fund Advisory Council. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Students entering the first semester level of the B.Sc. program |
Amount: Two awards of $750 |
Honours Chemistry or Honours Biochemistry Scholarship |
Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student entering the first semester level of the B.Sc. program. The student must declare the intention to pursue an honours program in Chemistry or Biochemistry. The award will be made in 2 instalments of $250 each in the student's first 2 semesters provided an average of 80% is obtained in the 1st semester. |
Amount: One award of $500 |
Honours Mathematics or Honours Statistics Scholarship |
Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student entering the first semester level of the B.Sc. program who declares the intention to pursue an honours program in Mathematics or Statistics. The scholarship will be made in 2 instalments of $250 in each of the student's first 2 semesters with the second instalment to be conditional upon the student obtaining an average of 80% in the 1st semester. |
Amount: One award of $500 |
Honours Physics Scholarships |
Offered by the Department of Physics, these awards will be made based on the student's admission average and paid in a number of instalments (for example, $2,000 in year 1 and $1,000 in each years 2, 3 and 4 for a $5,000 scholarship; $1,000 in year 1, $800 in year 2, $600 in each of years 3 and 4 for a $3,000 scholarship; $1,000 in year 1, $800 in year 2 and $600 in year 3 for a $2,400 scholarship; and $1,000 in year 1 and $800 in year 2 for a $1,800 scholarship). Second and subsequent instalments will be given subject to the student continuing full-time with at least a 70% average in an physics major program, and taking the physics courses required in that program. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Students entering the first semester level of the B.Sc. program with high academic standing and a declared intention of pursuing an major in Physics, Biophysics, Chemical Physics, or Theoretical Physics, or a Co-op stream of these programs. |
Amount: A number of awards of between $1,800 and $5,000 depending on admission average |
Frederick Hutt Scholarships |
Dr. Frederick B. Hutt, OAC '23 and Professor Emeritus of Animal Genetics at Cornell University offers this scholarship. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Students from Wellington County entering the College of Biological Science program with a minimum admission average of 85%. |
Amount: Two awards of $500 |
Amos & William Lowe Memorial Scholarship |
A scholarship endowed by the late William B. Lowe of Fort Francis, Ontario. Preference will be given first to eligible students from the District of Rainy River, then from the District of Kenora or Thunder Bay, and finally from the remaining Districts of Northern Ontario. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student entering any of the undergraduate degree programs of the Ontario Agricultural College. |
Amount: Two awards of $1,250 paid in two installments of $625 |
Earl B. MacNaughton Entrance Scholarships |
Emphasis will be given to performance in high school science and mathematics. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Students with high academic standing and entering an honours program in the College of Physical and Engineering Science. |
Amount: Four awards of $1,000 |
Gordon McNally Memorial Award |
In memory of Gordon McNally, Professor of Zoology in the Ontario Agricultural College (1934-1971) and College of Biological Science (1971-1979), who had a great interest in extracurricular activities. Applications by students or recommendations by high school teachers should be made to Associate Registrar, Student Financial Services by May 1. |
Qualifications: Students entering any undergraduate program in the College of Biological Science. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance and demonstration of outstanding contributions to extracurricular activities and/or community services. |
Amount: One award of $300 |
OAC Alumni Foundation Entrance Scholarships |
The award will be made in 2 instalments of $1,200 payable after registration in each of the 1st, and 3rd semester levels. To maintain the scholarship, a recipient must continue with satisfactory academic standing in a degree program in the Ontario Agricultural College. Apply to the OAC Dean's Office, Johnston Hall, by September 30. |
Qualifications: OAC students entering the B.A., B.Comm., B.L.A., B.Sc., B.Sc.(Agr.), or B.Sc.(Env.) programs who have an admission average in excess of 80%. Participation in extracurricular activities, community activities and demonstrated leadership skills will also be considered. |
Amount: Five awards of $2,400 |
Sleeman Brewing Scholarships |
Financial need may be considered. Not tenable with other Senate awards of equal or greater amounts. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Students entering a B.Sc. program in the College of Biological Science and College of Physical and Engineering Science respectively. |
Amount: Two awards of $2,000 |
John Vanderkamp Memorial Scholarships |
These memorial scholarships were established for academically outstanding students in the Akademia program by family, friends and colleagues of John Vanderkamp, former Chair of the Department of Economics, respected Dean of the former College of Social Science (1981-1991), and an enthusiastic promoter of liberal education as encompassed in the Akademia program. The awards are made in two instalments of $250 payable after registration in the 1st and 2nd semesters. Apply to Student Financial Services by June 30. |
Qualifications: Academically outstanding students in the Akademia program. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of academic standing, significant involvement in extracurricular activities and two reference letters from counsellors, teachers or mentors. |
Amount: Two awards of $500 |
Fred Hindle Bursary |
Awarded in memory of Fred Hindle, OAC '38, a long-time generous supporter of his Alma Mater, who at the time of his death, wanted future students to have the same opportunity for an education as he had received. This bursary is paid in $1,500 instalments in each of the four years of the student's program, dependent on continued demonstration of financial need and successful completion of study to advance into the next year. This bursary is awarded 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 |
Qualifications: An entering OAC degree student who has demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: One award of $6,000 ($1,500 annually for 4 years) |
Gary Knechtel Memorial Scholarship |
Established by the Toronto Section of the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, in memory of Gary Knechtel (1943 - 1988) a revered and outstanding leader in the food industry and a long time member of the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology. Academic standing in high school OAC subjects and an interest in Food Science will be used to determine the recipient. Subsequent installments are dependent on continued demonstration of financial need and satisfactory progress in Food Science. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by April 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: Students with demonstrated financial need entering the Food Science major in the B.Sc. program. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: One award of $10,000 paid in installments of $2,500 in semesters 1, 3, 5, and 7. |
Akademia Appreciation Award |
Awarded to a student who has completed semester 2 of the Akademia program. The recipient must have achieved a 70% average in the courses for completion of the Akademia program. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance and contributions to extracurricular activities of the Akademia program |
Semester: 2 |
Amount: One award $100 |
Alma Mater B.Sc. Scholarships |
Awarded in the Fall to students who have completed 6 semester levels (15.0 course credit minimum) of an honours B.Sc. program in the College of Biological Science and in the College of Physical and Engineering Science; eight scholarships will be awarded to students in each College. Consideration may be given to the actual courses taken in the case of students with widely differing programs. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Selection of recipients will be based upon the cumulative average obtained during the first 6 semester levels. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: Sixteen awards of $375 |
Analytical Biochemistry Award |
Donated by a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and supported by the Alma Mater Fund. Awarded in the Winter semester to students with the highest grades in 19-357 Analytical Biochemistry. One award will be made in each semester in which the course is offered. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Eligible students must be continuing in an honours or major program administered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: Two awards of up to $200 |
Tony Anthony Prize in Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy |
In memory of the late Professor E.H. Anthony, Department of Zoology, One award will be made for each semester in which the course is offered. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student who achieves the highest grade in course ZOO*2090, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. |
Amount: One award of $125 |
Kenneth James Berg Memorial Scholarship |
Established by Friends and Family in memory of Ken Berg, a 1982 CBS Microbiology alumnus. The focus of this award reflects Ken's success in applied education in the work force. Nomination by Microbiology Co-op Program Committee. |
Qualifications: CBS Microbiology student who excels in all aspects of the third co-op work term. |
Amount: One award of $1,000 |
Blackburn Scholarship |
In commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Ontario Agricultural College, Dr.D.J. Blackburn, a retired faculty member in Rural Extension Studies and former Director of the Associate Diploma Program has established this scholarship. Apply by letter citing athletic contributions to the OAC Awards Committee by April 1. |
Qualifications: OAC degree or diploma student who has participated in intercollegiate athletics and maintained a minimum cumulative average of 70% while registered at Guelph. Athletic excellence and leadership will be used to determine the recipient. |
Amount: One award of $500 |
W.H. Boyd Scholarship |
Established by the friends of Professor W.H. Boyd. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student enrolled in the Human Kinetics major who has completed Human Anatomy and who has made leadership contributions to the University or outside community. |
Semester: 7 or 8 |
Amount: One award of $1,000 |
Hugh Branion Memorial Scholarship |
The scholarship will be awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Human Biology and Nutritional Sciences, based on academic achievement in the first 7 semesters. This scholarship is not tenable with the Brian L. Walker Memorial Scholarship. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student registered in semester level 8 in B.Sc. Nutritional Sciences major in the Winter semester. |
Semester: 7 |
Amount: One award of $500 |
Canadian Federation of University Women/Guelph Scholarship |
The Guelph Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women provides this annual scholarship. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Female student registered in semester 5 or 6 in the Fall semester in either B.Sc.(Eng.), B.A. (College of Physical and Engineering Science) or B.Sc. (College of Physical and Engineering Science) who has the highest cumulative average. Preference will be given to a student who has graduated from a secondary school in Wellington County. |
Semester: 5 or 6 |
Amount: $1,500 |
Canadian Society of Animal Science Prize |
Offered by The Canadian Society of Animal Science. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student in the Animal Science or Animal Biology major who has attained the highest academic standing in the first 6 semesters |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: Annual book prize. |
Francis E. Chase Memorial Scholarship |
Presented in the Fall. The award will be made on the basis of academic standing, leadership in extracurricular activities. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semesters 4 or 6 of the B.Sc. program majoring in Food Science. |
Semester: 4, 6 |
Amount: One award of $450 |
Chemical Institute of Canada Prize |
Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student entering the 7th semester specializing in Chemistry who has the highest standing in the 6th semester subjects taken in the Departments of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: One silver medal |
George I. Christie Scholarship |
The late George I. Christie, president of OAC from 1928 to 1945, established a trust fund to provide this annual scholarship for graduate work. Applications approved by the Chair, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, should be submitted to the OAC Dean's office by April 1. |
Qualifications: Awarded to a student graduating with high standing in an animal and poultry science courses who proposes to pursue graduate studies in animal science at any institution of his/her choice. |
Amount: One award of $600 |
J.M. Christie Prize |
Qualifications: Student in the Food Science area of the B.Sc. program with the highest academic standing throughout eight semester levels. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: One plaque |
Class of 1905 Scholarship |
Established by the graduating class of 1905. Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed the 6th semester of a major in an OAC department, is considered to be the most outstanding student in the class and who, through activity in all branches of college life, as well as proficiency in scholarship during the program, has done most for the College, for fellow students and for personal development. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: One award of $300 |
Class of '51 OAC Leadership Awards |
Established by Year '51 OAC, on the occasion of its 45th anniversary. At the discretion of the OAC Awards Committee students may be selected before graduation. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Students graduating from the degree program in a major in an OAC department who have a 70% standing in the final year of study and who have demonstrated leadership in the College or University extracurricular activities. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: Up to four awards of $1,000 |
Class 1955 OAC Scholarships |
Offered by the OAC Class of 1955. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. |
Qualifications: Outstanding degree student in a major in an OAC department at the conclusion of semester 4. The recipient will have made an outstanding contribution to college life through academic proficiency and participation in extracurricular activities and can be considered to have done the most for the College, for fellow students and for personal development. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: Two awards of $2,000 |
Class '67 OAC Centennial Scholarship |
Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1. |
Qualifications: Student in a major in an OAC department who, through activity in all branches of college life as well as scholastic achievement, has made an outstanding contribution to the University. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: One award of $800 |
Class of '76 Graduation Prize |
This prize is not tenable with the Charles McGowan or the Beth Duncan Gold Medalist. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Outstanding graduating student in a major in an OAC department who has been active in OAC student activities while maintaining a minimum of 70% standing. |
Semester: 8 . |
Amount: One award of $100 |
CBS Alumni Association Alma Mater Scholarships |
Presented by the CBS Alumni Association to full-time students in the College of Biological Science who have been registered for 2 semesters prior to the commencement of the Winter semester. Apply to Associate Registrar, Student Financial Services, by January 31. |
Qualifications: The awards are based on the highest average in the previous semester [2.50 credits] and participation in CBS activities. These scholarships are tenable with other senate awards, but not with the College of Biological Science Alumni Association Scholarships. |
Semester: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Amount: Three awards of $500 |
CBS Alumni Association Scholarships |
Presented by the College of Biological Science Alumni Association to full-time students within the College of Biological Science. Apply to Student Financial Services by January 31. |
Qualifications: The recipients, who must have completed the 3rd semester, will be selected by the CBS Awards Committee on the recommendation of the CBS Alumni Association. The award will be based on academic standing and participation in community and/or university activities. These scholarships are tenable with other Senate awards but not with the College of Biological Science Alumni Association Alma Mater Scholarships. |
Semester: 3 |
Amount: Two awards of $500 |
College of Biological Science Gold Medalist |
Presented to the College of Biological Science nominee for the Winegard Medal. The award will be presented at the time of the Spring Convocation. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: The recipient is selected by the Awards Committee of the College of Biological Science. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: One award of a gold medal and $200 |
College of Biological Science Roll of Distinction |
Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Awarded to full-time students who have completed 5 semesters, and who have a cumulative average of 85% up to the semester of consideration for the award. Part-time students who have completed semester 5 and have taken at least 2 courses per semester over consecutive semesters, are also eligible. |
Semester: 5 |
Amount: One plaque |
College of Physical and Engineering Science Academic Scholarship |
Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Offered in the Winter semester to students who have completed at least 6 semesters of a College of Physical and Engineering Science program and have excellent grades but have not received awards recently. |
Semester: 6, 7 |
Amount: Two awards of $100 |
College of Physical and Engineering Science Alumni Association Scholarships |
Scholarships available to Canadian students for one semester are awarded in the Fall to students who have completed semester 4 in the previous Fall, Winter or Spring semesters and are enrolled in semester 5 or higher of a College of Physical and Engineering Science program. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Recipients will be selected on the basis of a high average in courses normally taken in the 3rd and 4th semesters. Students must have been registered in at least [5.00] credits and a minimum 80% average is required. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: Two awards of tuition for one semester |
College of Physical and Engineering Science Graduation Prize |
The winner will be selected in May from all students who have completed the program in the previous twelve months. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student graduating with the highest cumulative average from an honours B.Sc. program in a Physical and Engineering Science area. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: One award of $100 |
College of Physical and Engineering Science Scholarship |
Awarded in the Fall to a student who has completed semester 6 in the previous Fall, Winter or Spring semesters and who is enrolled in semester 7 or 8 of a College of Physical and Engineering Science program. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Recipients will be selected on the basis of a high average (minimum 80% average required) in courses normally taken in the 5th and 6th semesters |
Semester: 7 |
Amount: One award of $200 |
William A. Collins Memorial Scholarship |
Qualifications: Third year student in Food Science who has the highest cumulative average in semesters 5 and 6. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: One award of $500 |
Computing and Information Science Prizes |
Offered annually to students in a major Computing and Information Science program with distinguished academic performance. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Winners will be selected in May from among those students who have completed semester 4 or 6 in the preceding twelve months. |
Semester: 4, 6 |
Amount: Two awards of $200 |
Isabella Anderson Conway Scholarship |
Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Awarded to the student in the Nutritional Sciences major who has achieved the highest combined average in the courses NUTR*2150 Introduction to Nutrition and Food Science, NUTR*3190 Fundamentals of Nutrition and 19-258 Introductory Biochemistry. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: One award of $200 |
Copernicus Scholarships in Physics |
Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Students who have completed semester 3 and are registered in semester 4 of one of the majors programs in Physics. To be eligible, students must have completed the courses PHYS*2440 and PHYS*2460 with the minimum of an A average. The awards will be made to the students with the highest average in the Physics courses taken in the first and second semesters and in PHYS*2440 and PHYS*2460. |
Amount: Four awards of $500 |
J.D. Cunningham Industrial Scholarship |
Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. |
Qualifications: Awarded to a student with a minimum cumulative average of 75% who has completed semester 6 in Food Science. Work experience in industrial microbiology, participation in extracurricular activities and demonstrated leadership skills are also considered. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: One award of $900 |
Egelstaff Scholarship |
In honour of University Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Department of Physics, Peter A. Egelstaff. Awarded in the Winter semester. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed Semester 5, is currently registered in one of the majors in Physics and has a high cumulative average (of at least 80%) in the required Physics courses normally taken in semesters 3, 4, and 5 of the major. |
Semester: 5 |
Amount: One award of $500 |
George A. Farley Scholarship |
Established in memory of George A. Farley, a chemistry graduate of the Class OAC '33, and presented in the Fall. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student enrolled in a Co-op program in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and who has completed his/her second work term within the preceding calendar year. Course grades, work term assessments and work term reports will be considered in selecting the Farley scholar. The cumulative academic average must be at least 80%. |
Amount: One award of $200 |
R.A. Fischer Statistics Scholarship |
Offered in the Fall. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Full-time student entering the 5th semester of an honours program in Statistics with a cumulative average of 75% or more and who has the highest average in STAT*2040 and STAT*2050 or equivalent. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: One award of $400 |
Gaskin Medal in Marine and Freshwater Biology |
Established to honour Dr. David Gaskin, professor in the Department of Zoology from 1968 - 1998, for his contribution to this field. No application required. |
Qualifications: The student who graduates at the completion of the Winter semester, or during the previous Fall or Spring semesters with the highest cumulative average in the Department of Zoology's Marine and Freshwater Biology major. |
Amount: One award of $150 and a medal |
GIBCO/BRL Microbiology Research Excellence Award |
This award is funded by an endowment provided by the GIBCO/BRL Enzyme Freezer Program. Nominations from Faculty supervisors should be submitted to the Chair of the Department of Microbiology between April 15 and April 30 of each year. |
Qualifications: Undergraduate student who has produced and presented the best all round research project in MICR*4301 and/or MICR*4320 Research Project I and/or II in Microbiology. |
Amount: One award of $300 |
GlobalTox Award for Academic Excellence |
GlobalTox International Consultants Inc. offers this award. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student who is registered in the honours toxicology program and has the highest grade in Principles of Toxicology (TOX*2000). |
Semester: 3, 4 |
Amount: One award of $200 |
Harold T. Griffin Inc. Scholarships |
Harold T. Griffin, Inc. Mississauga, makes these awards available to assist co-op students with the costs associated with relocation for their second work term. Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1. |
Qualifications: Awarded to Food Science students enrolled in the co-operative education program, on the basis of academic standing and participation in extracurricular activities. |
Amount: Two awards of $1,000 |
Hewlett Packard Award |
This award is presented in the Fall semester. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student with the highest average in semester 6 pursuing a B.Sc. or B.A. in the College of Physical and Engineering Science. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: One award of a Hewlett Packard calculator |
Honours Applied Biochemistry Scholarship |
This scholarship is donated by the faculty of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry through their scholarship trust fund and is awarded annually in the Fall semester. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student who is enrolled in the B.Sc. honours Applied Biochemistry program at the 5th or 6th semester level and who has the highest cumulative average, providing that at least [3.00] credits offered by the Department have been taken. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: One award of $500 |
Honours Applied Chemistry Scholarship |
This Scholarship is donated by the faculty of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry through their scholarship trust fund and is awarded annually in the Fall semester. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student who is enrolled in the B.Sc. honours Applied Chemistry program at the 5th or 6th semester level and who has the highest cumulative average, providing that at least [3.00] credits by the Department have been taken. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: One award of $500 |
Honours Biochemistry Scholarship |
This scholarship is donated by the faculty of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry through their scholarship trust fund and is awarded annually in the Fall semester. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student who is enrolled in the B.Sc. honours Biochemistry program at the 5th or 6th semester level and who has the highest cumulative average, providing that at least [3.00] credits offered by the Department have been taken. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: One award of $500 |
Honours Chemistry Scholarship |
This scholarship is donated by the faculty of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry through their scholarship trust fund and is awarded annually in the Fall semester. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student who is enrolled in the B.Sc. honours Chemistry program at the 5th or 6th semester level and who has the highest cumulative average, providing that at least [3.00] credits offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have been taken. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: One award of $500 |
International Flavours and Fragrances (Canada) Ltd. Scholarship |
The award will be made on the basis of academic proficiency in semester levels 1 and 2. Preference will be given to candidates who have shown an ability to co-operate with fellow students in activities associated with Food Science. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student in the B.Sc. program (Food Science major) upon completion of the 2nd semester level. |
Semester: 2 |
Amount: One award of $500 |
Ronald Ko Scholarship |
This scholarship represents income generated by a trust fund established by Dr. Ko. One annual award is presented in the Winter semester. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student with the highest grade in the parasitology course (ZOO*3010) in the Department of Zoology, currently offered in the Fall semester. |
Amount: One award of approximately $200 |
Monroe Landon Memorial Scholarship |
Preference will be given to a student residing in the region of Haldimand Norfolk. A transcript and a covering letter indicating the candidate's experience in field botany/conservation is to be included with the application. Apply to the Chair, Department of Botany by January 31. |
Qualifications: Student in honours Plant Biology or Ecology with good academic achievement and an active interest in the conservation of native species and field research. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: One award of $550 |
Leibniz/Newton Calculus Scholarship |
Presented in the Fall. This award is not tenable with the Ted Newton Memorial Scholarship. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Full-time student entering the 3rd semester of an honours program in Mathematics or Statistics with a cumulative average of 75% or more and an 80% standing in MATH*1200 and SART*1210 |
Semester: 2 |
Amount: One award of $400 |
Roderick Long International Travel Grant |
Offered in memory of the late Roderick Long, OAC '54. Up to eighty percent of the travel costs associate with the study outside of Canada program will be covered up to a maximum of $1,000 per student. Application by letter should be made to the Dean OAC by April 15, and include a description of the study abroad program. |
Qualifications: OAC undergraduate student who is studying outside of Canada on an approved program for one or more semesters |
Amount: Travel grant (or grants) totalling $1,400 annually |
Walter and Marian MacDougald Scholarship |
Established by the family of Walter and Marian MacDougald on the 50th wedding anniversary of their parents, in recognition of their gift of life-long learning to their five children. Apply by letter to Student Financial Services by April 1 and include a 500-word essay on some aspect of food supply and/or land management. |
Qualifications: Students entering semester 5 or 6 in the following programs/majors/minors: B.A.Sc., B.Sc.(Agr.), B.Sc.(Env.), B.Sc. Food Science, Animal Biology, Nutrition, or Forest Science, and D.V.M. eligible and will have demonstrated leadership and a commitment to excellence. Recipients will be enrolled in a program involved in food supply or utilization, farmland conservation or woodlot management. |
Amount: Two awards of $1,000 |
MacNaughton Scholarship |
In honour of Earl B. MacNaughton, former head of the Department of Physics and founding Dean of the College of Physical Science. Awarded in the Winter semester. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Students who has completed semester 5 and is currently registered in one of the majors in Physics and has a high cumulative average (at least 80%) in the required Physics courses normally taken in semesters 3, 4 and 5 of the major. |
Amount: One award of $500 |
E.B. MacNaughton Convocation Prize |
Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: The College of Physical and Engineering Science nominee for the Winegard Medal. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: One award of a gold medal and $100 |
MacKenzie Scholarship |
In honour of University Professor Emeritus Innes K. MacKenzie. Not tenable with the Egelstaff Scholarship. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Students who have completed semester 5 and are currently registered in one of the majors in physics. It is given to a student with a high cumulative standing (of at least 80%) in the required physics courses normally taken in semesters 3, 4 and 5 of the major. |
Semester: 5 |
Amount: One award of $500 |
Massey Fund Travel Scholarships |
Travel scholarships available from the Massey Fund. Not tenable with other awards that support travel costs. Apply by letter outlining the study abroad/exchange program and travel costs to the OAC Dean's Office by April 15. |
Qualifications: OAC undergraduate students who are participating in an approved study abroad or exchange program outside Canada. Academic standing in the last two full-time semesters or equivalent will be used to determine recipients. |
Amount: Up to $750 |
Mathematics Prizes |
The winners will be selected annually in May from students who have completed the appropriate semester level in the previous months. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Students in an 8 semester B.A. or B.Sc. program with Mathematics or Statistics as the major subject. One award is for the student with the highest average in courses in Mathematical Science in the 3rd and 4th semester levels. The other two awards will be made on the same basis to students with the highest standing in semester levels 5 and 6 and in semester levels 7 and 8. An 80% average is required. |
Semester: 4, 6 and 8 |
Amount: Three awards of $400 |
Bob McCann Memorial Scholarship |
This award is presented in the Winter semester. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student commencing semester 8 in honours Wild Life Biology major. The scholarship will be awarded to the student who has completed the 7th semester level with the highest cumulative average in core courses in the Wild Life major. |
Semester: 7 |
Amount: One award of $700 |
McCormick Canada Inc. Food Science Scholarship |
Provided by McCormick Canada Inc. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. |
Qualifications: Students in the B.Sc. Food Science major who have financial need. In-course students must have maintained at least a 70% cumulative average, while first semester students must have had a 70% average in high school science courses. Students may hold the award once unless there are no other eligible candidates in a subsequent year. |
Amount: One award of $2,000 |
Mae McEwen Memorial Scholarship |
Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 6 of the Environmental Biology major in the B.Sc. or B.Sc (Env.) programs with a cumulative average of 80% or better. Participation in extra curricular activities related to environmental issues will be considered in determining the recipient. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: One award of $1,000 |
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Shur-Gain Scholarship |
Provided by Shur-Gain, a member of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. |
Qualifications: Undergraduate in Animal Science or Animal Biology who has high academic standing during the first 4 semesters and is continuing in that program. Positive evidence of leadership and contribution to university and/or community life are also given strong consideration. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: One award of $750 |
Moffatt Memorial Scholarship |
This scholarship is offered by the family and friends of the late Professor and Mrs. R. C. Moffatt. This scholarship will be awarded in the Fall. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 4 in one of the previous Fall, Winter or Spring semesters and is enrolled in semester 5 or higher of an honours program in Mathematics, Statistics or Physics. The recipient will be selected on the basis of a high cumulative average (minimum 80% average required) on the work in Mathematics, Statistics and Physics in the first 4 semesters. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: One award of $200 |
Monroe Landon Memorial Scholarship |
Preference will be given to a student residing in the region of Haldimand Norfolk. A transcript and a covering letter indicating the candidate's experience in field botany/conservation is to be included with the application. Apply to the Chair, Department of Botany by January 31. |
Qualifications: Student in honours Plant Biology or Ecology with good academic achievement and an active interest in the conservation of native species and field research. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: One award of $550 |
Greig Muir Memorial Scholarship |
The Greig Muir Memorial Scholarship is awarded by Champlain Industries of Stanbridge Station, Quebec to a Food Science student in the B.Sc. program. Preference will be given to students entering semester 3 who are from the Province of Quebec. If there is no candidate in Sem 3 from the Province of Quebec a candidate will be sought from Sem. 5. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Students are considered on the basis of academic standing and participation in extracurricular activities. |
Semester: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Amount: One award of $1,000 |
Ted Newton Memorial Scholarship |
This award is given in the Fall. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Full-time student entering the 3rd semester of an honours program in Mathematics or Statistics who has the highest cumulative average in semesters 1 and 2 |
Semester: 2 |
Amount: One award of $750 |
OAC '55 Scholarships |
Provided by the class of OAC '55. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. |
Qualifications: Students who are registered in any OAC degree program or students enrolled in the B.Sc.(Eng.) program and have completed semester 4. Recipients will have made an outstanding contribution to College life through academic proficiency and participation in extracurricular activities and can be considered to have done the most for the College, for fellow students and in their personal development. Recipients must have a 70% minimum cumulative average. |
Amount: Two awards of $2,000 |
OAC Alumni Foundation Leadership Awards |
Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. |
Qualifications: OAC degree students (agricultural science, environmental science, agricultural business, landscape architecture, science) who have completed four full-time semesters or equivalent with a cumulative average of at least 70%. Students should include with their applications a statement of their accomplishments during their first four semester in the area of personal development and list their leadership development activities. |
Amount: Five awards of $1,000 |
OAC Centennial Graduate Fellowship |
The Ontario Agricultural College celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 1974. Many organizations and companies associated with the agricultural industry provided funds in conjunction with the Centennial activities. These scholarships have been established in perpetuity as a permanent commemoration of the Centennial of the College. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. |
Qualifications: Students graduating from a degree program administered by the Ontario Agricultural College and who plan to pursue graduate studies in any department or school of the Ontario Agricultural College in the year of baccalaureate graduation are eligible for these fellowships. The fellowship will be based on academic achievement in semesters 7 and 8, as well as participation in extracurricular activities throughout the student's university career. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: Two awards of $2,200 |
OAC Students' Federation Medal |
Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Graduating student in an undergraduate degree program in a major in an OAC department who has been an outstanding leader in student activities at the College level throughout his or her university career. |
Semester: 8 . |
Amount: One award of a medal |
Ontario Dairy Council Scholarship |
The Ontario Dairy Council offers this scholarship in honour of the late P. Bruce Scott. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student who shows proficiency in courses related to the market milk industry at the conclusion of the 8th semester level of the Food Science program. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: One award of $1,000 |
Ontario Food Processors Association Scholarship |
This award is offered by Ontario Food Processors' Association. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Most outstanding student of the graduating class of Food Science major who has shown proficiency in courses related to food processing. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: One award of $1,000 |
Ontario Food Protection Association Scholarship |
Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. |
Qualifications: Student majoring in Food Science entering the 7th semester with a minimum cumulative standing of 70%. Priority will be given to students who have demonstrated academic proficiency in quality assurance, and who have participated in extra curricular activities. |
Semester: 6 |
Amount: One award of $800 |
Alex Peepre Memorial Scholarship |
A scholarship established by friends of the late Professor Alex Peepre. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student entering semesters 7 or 8 in the Winter in an undergraduate program of study in Human Kinetics or Bio-medical Science majors, who has high academic standing and who displays marked qualities of leadership in the Department of Human Biology and Nutritional Sciences. In assessing student leadership, activity in student organizations, athletics, teaching assistantships, etc. will be considered. |
Semester: 6, 7 |
Amount: One award of $350 and a framed certificate |
Physics Graduation Medal |
This medal is awarded annually to a graduating student. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 8 of any of the majors in Physics and who has obtained the highest cumulative average in the required Physics courses of that program, normally taken in semester 5 to 8. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: One award of a medal |
Physics Travel Scholarship |
This award is given annually to assist students with travel and/or housing costs associated with attending a semester or more of academic study or co-operative work experience at a recognized university outside Canada. Depending on availability of funds, more than one recipient may be selected for this award. Applications must be accompanied by a one-page description of the planned travel, including budget, to the Chair of the Department of Physics at least two months prior to departure. |
Qualifications: Student who has completed at least semester 4 of one of the majors in the Physics program with a cumulative average of 80% or greater, and who has obtained a Letter of Permission to attend the University abroad. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: One (or more) awards of $500 |
John T. Powell Scholarship |
Apply to the Department of Human Biology and Nutritional Sciences by December 1. |
Qualifications: Student entering semester 5 or 6 in the Winter semester who has maintained a 70% average or better; who is active in extra curricular activities conducted by the University; who has contributed to the annual Human Kinetics Symposium at the organizational and/or operational level; and who has been enrolled full-time in the Human Kinetics major for at least 2 semesters. |
Semester: 5, 6 |
Amount: One award of $350 |
Floyd Roadhouse Prize in Analytical Chemistry |
Presented in the Fall semester. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student enrolled in Analytical Chemistry I in the preceding calendar year and who is registered in a major or honours program administered by the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department. |
Semester: 3, 4 |
Amount: One award of $100 |
Robin Hood Multifood Graduation Award |
Qualifications: Outstanding student in Food Science who, at graduation, has a cumulative 'A' average and a record of participation in extracurricular and leadership contributions. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: One award of $500 |
Robin Hood Multifoods Scholarship |
Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Outstanding student entering semester 3 in Food Science who has a cumulative 'A' average and a record of participation in extracurricular activities. |
Semester: 3 |
Amount: One award of $500 |
Roche Award in Molecular Biology and Genetics |
Presented to a student graduating in the Molecular Biology and Genetics Major. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: The award will be given to the student with the highest cumulative average graduating in the Fall, Winter, or Spring semester of the academic year. |
Amount: One award of $500 plus a commemorative plaque |
Bruce Sells Medal of Academic Excellence |
In honour of Bruce Sells, the Dean of the College of Biological Science, 1983-1995, a silver medal is presented. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Presented to the student who has graduated at the completion of the Winter semester, or during the previous Fall or Spring semester, with the highest cumulative average in the Honours Biological Sciences, B.Sc. degree program. |
H.O. Shackleton Memorial Scholarship |
Interested students should apply to the Chair of the Department of Microbiology by April 1, in order to be considered for this scholarship. |
Qualifications: Student graduating in the B.Sc. Microbiology (major or minor) and planning to pursue graduate studies in Microbiology at a recognized University. The recipient will be selected by the Awards Committee of the College of Biological Science on the basis of the highest cumulative average grade amongst applicants who have not won a major scholarship (such as a NSERC or Ontario Government). Nomination will be made by the Department of Microbiology at the end of the Winter semester. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: One award of $500 |
Shutt Memorial Scholarship |
In honour of Professor D.B. Shutt and Dr. F.T. Shutt. Not tenable with the Upjohn Award. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Awarded in the Winter semester to a student enrolled in the B.Sc. Microbiology major. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the highest cumulative average achieved over the 6 semester levels of the program. |
Semester: 6, 7 |
Amount: One award of $200 |
Kae and Gordon Skinner Memorial Scholarship |
Provided by the late Kae Stalker Skinner (Mac '30) and Gordon Skinner (OAC '24), former Registrar of the Ontario Institute of Agrologists. Consideration will be given to participation in the Student Branch of the Ontario Institute of Agrologists. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. |
Qualifications: OAC student graduating from the B.Sc.(Agr.), B.Sc., or B.Comm. programs who has made a significant contribution to developing an understanding of the profession of agrology among fellow students. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: One award of $750 |
Society of Chemical Industries Prizes |
Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Students who obtain the highest standing in the final year in each of the following programs: B.Sc. honours Chemistry; B.Sc. honours Applied Chemistry; B.Sc. honours Biochemistry; B.Sc. honours Applied Biochemistry; B.Sc. honours Chemical Toxicology. |
Semester: 8 |
Amount: Engraved plaques. |
Jim Stokman Memorial Scholarship |
Mrs. Stokman and family, including sons Nick (OAC '77) and Andrew (OAC '84) have established this award in memory of her husband and their father to recognize his lifetime contribution to the family farm. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. |
Qualifications: Available to OAC students who have completed semester 2 with at least 'B' average in one of the following programs: B.Sc.(Agr.); B.Comm; B.Sc. or B.Sc.(Env.). Students must have come from a rural background and have demonstrated community/student involvement both during high school and the first two semesters of University. |
Amount: One award of $600 |
C.M. Switzer Scholarships |
Qualifications: One to a student who has completed semester 2 of the Diploma in Agriculture program and one to a student who has completed semester 4 of a degree program in OAC. Recipients will have a minimum of 70% standing and have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability in OAC student organizations, class executives and College Royal. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: Two awards of $2,000 |
Upjohn Award in Microbiology |
Offered in the Winter Semester by the Upjohn Company of Canada. Not tenable with the Shutt Memorial Scholarship. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student enrolled in the B.Sc. Microbiology major who has completed the 7th semester level with the highest cumulative average in those core courses offered by the Department of Microbiology. |
Semester: 7 |
Amount: One award of $300 |
Brian L. Walker Memorial Scholarship |
This scholarship is not tenable with the Dr. Hugh D. Branion Memorial Scholarship. Application not necessary. |
Qualifications: Student registered in semester level 8 in B.Sc. Nutritional Sciences major in the Winter semester. The scholarship will be awarded on recommendation of the Department of Human Biology and Nutritional Sciences based on academic achievement in 6 Nutritional Sciences courses. |
Semester: 7 |
Amount: One award of $500 |
Wellington Laboratories Prize in Environmental Chemistry |
Wellington Laboratories, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, established this award through an endowment provided by Mr. Brock Chittim of Welling Laboratories. Qualified students will be notified by the Chair of the department and the Department Awards Committee to complete a Need Assessment Form and submit to Student Financial Services by February 1. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: Highly qualified students registered in 7th or 8th semester of B.Sc. chemistry or biochemistry majors. The recipient will have demonstrated financial need and the highest cumulative averages in at least three 300 level chemistry or biochemistry courses taken in semesters 5 or 6. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Two awards of $1,000 |
Mary Beverley-Burton Travel Scholarships |
Established by the Department of Zoology, with the assistance of Ontario government's OSOTF program in honour of Professor Mary Beverley-Burton, Department of Zoology (1968-95), whose research on monogenean worms took her all over the globe. This award is to assist students in attending field courses offered by the Department. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by January 15. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: Students in the B.Sc. program who are in good academic standing with at least a 70% cumulative average and with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Three awards of $500 |
Graham, Fraser, and Trevor Bosch Scholarship in Chemistry and Biochemistry |
Established by Mr. Martin Bosch of the Guelph Soap Company, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Highly qualified students registered in the 5th or 6th semester of studies will be notified by the CPES Awards Committee and the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry to complete a Need Assessment Form and submit to Student Financial Services by February 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: Outstanding undergraduate students in the B.Sc. chemistry or biochemistry majors who have demonstrated financial need and the highest cumulative averages in at least three 200 level chemistry or biochemistry courses taken in semesters 3 or 4. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Two awards of $1,500 |
CBS ACCESS Scholarships |
Established by Alumni and friends of CBS, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. Not tenable with the Hagen Undergraduate Access Scholarship. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: Full-time students beyond semester 4 with demonstrated financial need. Awarded to the students with the highest cumulative averages registered in any major in the College of Biological Science. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Two awards of $500 |
Class of OAC '33 Bursaries |
Established by the class of OAC'33 on the occasion of their 65th Anniversary, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: Students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Up to three awards of $500 |
Class of OAC '36 Bursaries |
Established by the Class of OAC '36 with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: A OAC degree student enrolled in any degree program who has demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Two awards of $500 |
Computing and Information Science Scholarships |
Established by the friends and alumni of the College of Physical and Engineering Science, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program to encourage students with financial need to pursue graduate study in the Department of Computing and Information Science. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: Students with demonstrated financial need, entering semester 7 or higher. Students must be registered in a major in Computing and Information Science with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and have submitted an application to the graduate program in that department. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. Selection will be based on academic achievement. |
Amount: Two awards of $850 |
CPES Dean's Scholarship - ACCESS |
Established by a number of industrial, commercial and public sector corporations, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. This award may be held only once. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: Students with demonstrated financial need registered in any major program in CPES in, or beyond, second year. A minimum 80% cumulative average is required. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: One award of $750 |
Hagen Undergraduate Scholarship |
Established by Rolf Hagen, founding president of Rolf C. Hagen Inc., Canadian pet food and products supplier, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: Students beyond semester 6 with demonstrated financial need. Awarded to the students with the highest cumulative averages in any major in the College of Biological Science. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Three awards of $800 |
Alf and Mary Hales Undergraduate Scholarship in Food Science |
Alf and Mary Hales, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program have established this scholarship to Food Science students. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by April 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: Student registered in semesters 5 to 8 of the B.Sc. program in Food Science with a demonstrated interest in Meat Science and demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Semester: 5 to 8 |
Amount: One award of $1,000 |
MacNaughton Access Scholarships in Physics |
Established by Earl B. MacNaughton, former head of the Department of Physics and founding Dean of the College of Physical Science, and faculty, staff and alumni of the Department of Physics, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Students may hold this award more than once. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: Students with demonstrated financial need who are in second year or beyond of a major physics program with a minimum cumulative average of 70% in the required physics courses of that program. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Four awards of $1,000 |
Jay Majithia Scholarship |
Provided to honour Professor Jay Majithia, in recognition of his support and leadership while a faculty member in the Department of Computing and Information Science, by Margaret Middleton, CPES '86 with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter stating research interest and involvement along with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: Computer and Information Science students with demonstrated financial need registered in semester 3 or 7 and who have a minimum cumulative program average of 70%. The scholarship is available to students who are applying for, or participating in, departmental research, including a special project or an independent study option. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Two awards of $500 |
Masterfeeds Bursaries |
Established by Masterfeeds and the OAC Alumni Foundation, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: OAC students in B.Sc.(Agr.) Animal Science or B.Sc. Animal Biology majors who have demonstrated financial need and, at the time of application, have a cumulative average of 60%. Students may receive one or two bursaries annually. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Four awards of $500 |
OAC'38 Lloyd Minshall Bursaries |
Established by OAC '38 Alumni, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to recognize the many contibutions of Lloyd Minshall to his classmates and to OAC. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: OAC undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need in semesters 5, 6, 7 or 8 and OAC graduate students are eligible to apply. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Seven awards of $1,000 |
OAC '47 Travel Bursaries |
Provided by OAC '47 on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: OAC undergraduate students who have demonstrated financial need and who are participating in a study abroad program for academic credit at an approved institution. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Three awards of up to $600 |
OAC '52 Bursaries |
Offered by the class of OAC '52, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: OAC students in the B.Sc (Agr.), B.Comm., B.Sc. ,or B.Sc.(Env.) programs with demonstrated financial need and a 60% minimum cumulative average. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Five awards of up to $1,000 |
OAC '55 Access Bursaries |
Provided by the class of OAC '55 with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: Students at any semester level in an OAC degree prorgram or students enrolled in the B.Sc.(Eng.) program with demonstrated financial need and a 60% minimum cumulative average. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Up to eight awards of $500 |
OAC '57 Bursaries |
Provided by the Class of OAC '57 with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: OAC undergraduate degree students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Five awards of $1,000 |
Ontario Cattlemen's Association Degree Bursaries |
Provided by the Ontario Cattlemen's Association and the OAC Alumni Foundation with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: Students with demonstrated financial need who are enrolled in semester 5 or above in the B.Sc.(Agr.), B.Comm.(Agricultural Business), B.S.c. (Animal Biology) or B.Sc. (Food Science) program and have a 60% minimum cumulative average. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Four awards of $500 |
Ontario Federation of Agriculture Bursaries |
Provided by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the OAC Alumni Foundation with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: OAC students with demonstrated financial need enrolled in the B.Sc.(Agr.), B.Comm., B.Sc. or B.Sc.(Env.) programs. Preference will be given to students from farm families who have participated in 4H and/or rural community activities. A student may receive up to three bursaries annually ($1,500). Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Twelve awards of $500 |
Stephen Safe Scholarships in Toxicology |
Established by Wellington Laboratories, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program to honour the achievements of Prof. Stephen Safe, a former faculty member at the University of Guelph. One letter of support should be provided from a faculty member who is not a member of the Selection Committee. Apply, including a reference letter and a completed Need Assessment Form, to Student Financial Services by December 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: Students with demonstrated financial need in an undergraduate toxicology program at, or beyond, semester 5. Applicants should have achieved a minimum 77% cumulative average in the science courses of the previous two academic semesters. Previous recipients of the award may reapply in subsequent years, but preference will be given to those applicants who have not previously held this award. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Two awards of $1,000 |
T.K. Warley Bursaries |
Established by OAC Alumni Foundation, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to recognize Professor T.K. Warley's significant contribution to the OAC Alumni Foundation and to students through teaching and promotion/development of "Experience Agriculture". A degree student may receive this bursary twice. Apply by letter stating qualifications with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 1. ACCESS AWARD |
Qualifications: Students with demonstrated financial need who are in semester 5 to 8 of any degree program within OAC. A minimum 65% is required, as is participation in student activities, governance, and/or college affairs. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF Award. |
Amount: Three bursaries of $500 |
Catherine Moyer Berg and Brian Berg Memorial Bursary |
Enquiries should be made at Student Financial Services by October 1. |
Qualifications: Presented to a full-time student in the College of Biological Science with demonstrated financial need. |
Amount: One bursary of $200 |
Credit Valley Conservation Authority Foundation Bursary |
Apply to Student Financial Services by October 1. |
Qualifications: Full-time student registered in B.A. Geography, B.Sc. Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Analysis, B.Sc.(Eng.) Water Resource Engineering, B.Sc. (Agr.) Agroecosystem Management or B.Sc.(Env.) Geography majors with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to a student who resides in a member municipality of the Credit Valley Authority Foundation. |
Amount: One award of $500 |
Gwen Karr Memorial Bursary |
Mr. T.K.C. Karr, OAC '32, has provided an endowment fund to assist students in a degree or diploma program of the Ontario Agricultural College. They are distributed at the discretion of the University Bursary Committee. Enquiries should be made at Student Financial Services by October 1. |
Qualifications: OAC students with demonstrated financial need. |
Archie and Isabelle (Cook) Rintoul Bursary |
Archie and Isabelle (Cook) Rintoul of OAC 26 and MAC 27 respectively provide this bursary to an OAC student in the Department of Environmental Biology in the B.Sc., B.Sc.(Agr.) or the B.Sc.(Env.) degree programs. Enquiries should be made to Student Financial Services. |
Qualifications: Students who have completed semester 4 and who have demonstrated financial need are eligible. |
Semester: 4 |
Amount: One award of $500 |
Robb Travel Grants |
Travel bursaries have been provided by the estate of Martha Robb, Paris, Ontario in recognition of her love of agriculture. Apply to the Dean, OAC by April 15. |
Qualifications: OAC students who are attending another university on a Letter of Permission. |
Amount: A number of awards of 80% of travel costs up to $750 per student |
Dr. W.J.D. Stephen Memorial Bursary |
Selection will be made by the CBS Awards Committee. Apply to Student Financial Services, by January 31. |
Qualifications: Student majoring in Wildlife biology who is registered in the Winter semester. |
Semester: 5 or 6 |
Amount: One award of $125 |
1999-2000 Undergraduate Calendar
IX--Scholarships and Other Awards |
Last revised: January 1999.