Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar

IX--Scholarships and Other Awards

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

Entrance Awards

OAC Alumni Foundation Entrance Scholarships

Offered by the OAC Alumni Foundation. The award will be made in 2 instalments of $1,200 payable after registration in the 1st and 3rd semester levels. Apply to the OAC Dean's Office, Johnston Hall by September 30.
Qualifications: OAC students entering the B.L.A., B.Sc.(Agr.), B.A., B.Sc. or B.Comm. programs who have an admission average in excess of 80%. Participation in extracurricular activities, community activities and demonstrated leadership skills will also be considered. To maintain the scholarship, a recipient must continue with satisfactory academic standing in a degree program in the Ontario Agricultural College.
Amount: Five entrance scholarships of $2400.

In-Course Awards

Victor Chanasyk Medal

The decision will be based on the recommendation of the faculty in the School of Landscape Architecture.
Qualifications: Graduating Bachelor of Landscape Architecture student who, in the view of the faculty, is deemed to be the most promising professional practitioner.
Semester: 10.
Amount: Annual Chanasyk Medal.

Class of 1905 Scholarship

Established by the graduating class of 1905. Apply to the Assistant Director, Student Financial Services by April 1.
Qualifications: Student who has completed the 6th semester in a major in an OAC department and 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: Scholarship of $150.

Class of `51 OAC Leadership Awards

Established by Year OAC '51, on the occasion of its 45th anniversary. Apply by letter to the OAC Student Federation, Johnston Hall, by March 1.
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. At the discretion of the OAC Awards Committee students may be selected before graduation
Semester: 8.
Amount: Three annual awards of $1,000.

Class 1955 OAC Scholarship

Offered by the Class 1955 OAC. Apply to the Assistant Director, Student Financial Services by April 1.
Qualifications: Outstanding OAC degree student at the conclusion of semester 6. 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: 6.
Amount: Scholarship of $1,400.

Class '67 OAC Centennial Scholarship

Offered by the Class of '67 OAC. Apply to the Assistant Director, Student Financial Services, by April 1.
Qualifications: Student majoring 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: Annual scholarship of $500.

Class '76 Graduation Prize

This prize is not tenable with the Charles McGowan or the Beth Duncan Gold Medalist.
Qualifications: Outstanding graduating student majoring in an OAC department who has been active in OAC student activities while maintaining a minimum of 70% standing.
Semester: 8.
Amount: Annual prize of $100.

CSLA Undergraduate Medal

Offered by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects.
Qualifications: Student graduating from the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program who has maintained a high academic standing and contributed to the School and the profession.
Semester: 8.
Amount: Silver medal.

Howard B. Dunnington Grubb Scholarships

Offered by the Sheridan Nurseries.
Qualifications: Students who have completed semester 6 in the Landscape Architecture program. Students with a minimum of 70% standing and outstanding design ability are eligible.
Semester: 6.
Amount: Two annual scholarships of $400.

Garden Club of Toronto Scholarship

Apply to Assistant Director, Student Financial Services by April 1.
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 6 of the program in Landscape Architecture. The recipient will have high academic standing and exhibit a strong interest in ornamental plant materials.
Semester: 6.
Amount: Scholarship of $1,000 annually.

Gwen Karr Memorial Bursaries

The endowment fund is offered by Mr. T.K.C. Karr, OAC '32. These bursaries provide financial assistance to students with established need and are distributed at the discretion of the University Bursary Committee. Enquiries should be made at Student Financial Services, Office of Registrarial Services.
Qualifications: Students in a degree or diploma program of the Ontario Agricultural College.
Semester: All semesters.
Amount: Bursaries.

Landscape Architecture Alumni Scholarships

Provided by the Alumni of the School of Landscape Architecture. Students, faculty or alumni may nominate eligible students to the School of Landscape Architecture by October 30.
Qualifications: Students enrolled in the BLA program who have just completed either semester 2 or 6. The recipient(s) will be selected on the basis of academic performance and participation and leadership in extracurricular activities.
Semester: 2 or 6.
Amount: Up to three $1,000 scholarships annually.

OAC Alumni Foundation Leadership Awards

Apply to the Assistant Director, 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 application a statement of their accomplishments during their first four semesters in the area of personal development and list their leadership development activities.
Amount: Five annual awards of $1,000.

OAC Centennial Graduate Fellowships

The Ontario Agricultural College celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 1974. Many organizations and companies associated with agricultural industry provided funds in conjunction with the Centennial activities. These fellowships have been established in perpetuity as a permanent commemoration of the Centennial of the College. Apply to the Assistant Director, 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 fellowships 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 scholarships of $1500.

OAC '52 Student Assistance Fund

Provided by OAC '52, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. Apply by letter, accompanied by a Student Budget/Bursary application form to Student Financial Services by December 15. Budget/Bursary application forms are obtainable from Student Financial Services Office, 3rd Floor, U.C..
Qualifications: Undergraduate degree students who have completed two or more semesters in an academic program administered by OAC and who are in good academic standing.
Amount: Bursaries.

OAC Students' Federation Medal
Qualifications: Graduating student in an undergraduate degree program majoring 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: Annual medal.

Ontario Assn. of Landscape Architects Scholarship
Qualifications: Student who has completed semester 5 of the B.L.A. program. The award is based on academic achievement, performance in design studio and leadership qualities.
Semester: 5.
Amount: Annual scholarship of $500.

Robb Travel Bursaries

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: Travel bursaries (80% of the travel costs will be covered up to $750 per student).

C.M. Switzer Scholarships

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.
Qualifications: 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 scholarships of $2,000.

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar
IX--Scholarships and Other Awards

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Last revised: March 16 1998.