University of Guelph 2001-2002 Undergraduate Calendar

IX--Scholarships and Other Awards, In-course Awards for Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences

In-course Scholarships - B.SC.(Env.)

John A. Archibald Memorial Scholarship

Awarded in memory of John A. Archibald, former Director of the Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [I0014]

Qualification(s): An outstanding student with an interest in courses in the Department of Land Resource Science who has completed semester 6. The recipient will be chosen on the basis both of high academic standing and participation in extracurricular activities.

Semester(s): 6

Amount: One award of $1,200

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 O.A.C. Awards Committee by April 1. [I0404]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. 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

J. Ross Cavers International Exchange Scholarship

O.A.C.'53 provides this scholarship in memory of J. Ross Cavers, their honorary year member and Professor Emeritus. Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1. [T0051]

Qualification(s): Undergraduate student in O.A.C. with travel and/or housing costs associated with a semester or more of academic study or cooperative work experience through a recognized university outside Canada. Students must have completed 7.50 credits and have satisfactory academic standing in their undergraduate course work. Preference will be given to a candidate who has exhibited qualities of leadership.

Amount: One award of $1,000

Class of 1905 Scholarship

Established by the graduating class of 1905. Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1. [I0060]

Qualification(s): The student who has completed the 6th semester level in a major in an O.A.C. 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(s): 6

Amount: One award of $300

Class of '51 O.A.C. Leadership Awards

Established by Year '51 O.A.C., on the occasion of its 45th anniversary. At the discretion of the O.A.C. Awards Committee students may be selected before graduation. Application not required. [C0063]

Qualification(s): Students graduating from the degree program in a major in an O.A.C. 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(s): 8

Amount: Up to four awards of $1,000

Class '67 O.A.C. Centennial Scholarship

The Class of '67 O.A.C. offers this annual scholarship. Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1. [I0067]

Qualification(s): Student in a major in an O.A.C. department who through activity in all branches of college life as well as scholastic achievement has made an outstanding contribution to the University.

Semester(s): 6

Amount: One award of $800

Class of '76 Graduation Prize

An annual prize will be awarded. This prize is not tenable with the Charles McGowan or the Beth Duncan Gold Medalist. Application not required. [C0068]

Qualification(s): Outstanding graduating student in a major in an O.A.C. department who has been active in O.A.C. student activities while maintaining a minimum of 70% standing.

Semester(s): 8

Amount: One award of $100

Robert Harcourt Scholarships

Established in honour of the late Dr. Robert Harcourt, by the late Mrs. R. Harcourt. Application not required. [I0121]

Qualification(s): Students on the completion of the 4th or 6th semester levels with an interest in courses in the Department of Land Resource Science.

Semester(s): 4, 6

Amount: Two awards of $1,250

H. Paul Jolly Award

Application not required. [I0193]

Qualification(s): Student with the highest cumulative average entering semester 3 of the B.SC.(Env.) program.

Amount: One award of $450

Land Resource Science Academic Scholarship

Provided by the Land Resource Science Endowment fund. Application not required. [C0425]

Qualification(s): Student graduating from any major in the department with the highest cumulative average.

Amount: One award of $1,000

Land Resource Science Achievement Scholarship

Provided by the Land Resource Science Endowment fund. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [C0426]

Qualification(s): Student graduating from any major in the department with a minimum cumulative average of 70%. Preference will be given to students contributing to student life on campus and/or community activities.

Amount: One award of $1,000

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 O.A.C. Dean's Office by April 15. [T0417]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. 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

Mae McEwen Memorial Scholarship

Apply to Student Financial Services, by April 1. [I0185]

Qualification(s): 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(s): 6

Amount: One award of $1,200

Charles McGowan Memorial Prize

Fund established in memory of the late Lieutenant Charles McGowan. Application not required. [C0187]

Qualification(s): Outstanding graduating student in an O.A.C. degree program.

Semester(s): 8

Amount: One award of $300

Bruce W. Minshall Memorial Scholarship

Provided by Dr. W.H. Minshall (O.A.C.'33) in memory of his son Bruce, a graduate of O.A.C. in 1970. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [I0450]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. students in the B.SC.(Agr.), B.SC.(Env.) or B.SC. degree programs who have completed semester level 6 are eligible. Interest in crop protection and achievement in courses such as CROP*4240, ENVB*3030, ENVB*3210, ENVB*4100, and ENVB*4240 will be considered. Awarded to the student with an interest in crop protection and showing the greatest improvement in academic standing since entering the program.

Amount: One award of $1,000

W. Harold Minshall Scholarship

Provided by Dr. W.H. Minshall (O.A.C.'33). Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [I0451]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. students in the B.SC.(Agr.), B.SC.(Env.) or B.SC. degree programs who have completed semester level 6 are eligible. Interest and aptitude in crop protection, particularly in weed biology and management. Interest in crop protection and achievement in courses such as CROP*4240, ENVB*3030, ENVB*3210, ENVB*4100, and ENVB*4240 will be considered. Awarded on the basis of academic standing in the relevant courses and participation in extra curricular activities.

Amount: One award of $1,000

O.A.C.'55 Scholarships

Provided by the class of O.A.C.'55. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [I0064]

Qualification(s): Students who are registered in any O.A.C. 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: One award of $2,000

O.A.C. Alumni Foundation Leadership Awards

Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [I0374]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. degree student (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: Three awards of $1,500

O.A.C. Alumni Foundation Leadership Awards - First Year

Established by the O.A.C. Alumni Foundation. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [I0471]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. degree students (agricultural science, environmental science, agricultural business, landscape architecture, science) who have completed two 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 two semesters in the area of personal development and list their leadership development activities.

Amount: Two awards of $1,000

O.A.C. Centennial Graduate Fellowships

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. Funds have been established in perpetuity as a permanent commemoration of the Centennial of the College. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1. [C0209]

Qualification(s): 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(s): 8

Amount: Two awards of $2,200

O.A.C. Students' Federation Medal

Application not required. [C0217]

Qualification(s): Graduating student in an undergraduate degree program majoring in an O.A.C. department who has been an outstanding leader in student activities at the College level throughout his or her University career.

Semester(s): 8

Amount: One award of a medal

Pacific Regeneration Technologies (PRT) Scholarship

Provided by Pacific Regeneration Technologies Inc. (PRT), Canada's largest forestry nursery company. Application not required. [C0511]

Qualification(s): Undergraduate students who have completed at least 15.00 credits or more, and who have taken the forestry ecology course ENVB*4780 are eligible. High academic standing, with a preference to those graduating with a Forest Science minor, or related major/minor, will be used to select the winner.

Amount: One award of $500

Robb Travel Grants

These travel grants have been provided in recognition of her love of agriculture, by the estate of Martha Robb, Paris, Ontario. Apply to the Dean, O.A.C. by April 15. [T3028]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. students who are attending another university on a Letter of Permission.

Amount: Varying number of awards (80% of the travel costs will be covered up to $750 per student).

Jim Stokman Memorial Scholarship

Mrs. Stokman and family, including her sons Nick (O.A.C.'77) and Andrew (O.A.C.'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. [I0386]

Qualification(s): Available to O.A.C. students who have completed 5.00 credits 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

In-course Access Awards - B.SC.(Env.)

Class of O.A.C.'33 Bursaries

Established by the class of O.A.C.'33 on the occasion of their 65th Anniversary, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3531]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

Amount: Up to three awards of $500

Class of O.A.C.'36 Bursaries

Established by the Class of O.A.C.'36 with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3501]

Qualification(s): An O.A.C. 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 (see General Statements on Awards).

Amount: Two awards of $500

David R. Leach Memorial Bursary

Provided in memory of David R. Leach by his family, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. David entered O.A.C. in 1969 as a member of O.A.C.'73 and graduated with a B.SC. in Agriculture in 1974. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3534]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. undergraduate degree or diploma student who is physically disabled as determined by the Centre for students with Disabilities, has satisfactory academic standing and who has demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

Amount: One award of $1,000

Leroux Bursaries

Established by Mr. Hector Leroux, O.A.C.'44, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3535]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. degree students in the B.SC.(Agr.), B.SC., B.COMM. or B.SC.(Env.) programs with demonstrated financial need. Satisfactory academic standing is required. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

Amount: Four awards of $1,000

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, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 and include a 500-word essay on some aspect of food supply and/or land management and a résumé including leadership qualities. ACCESS AWARD [I4530]

Qualification(s): 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 Phase 3 of the D.V.M. are eligible. Students will have demonstrated leadership and a commitment to excellence and a minimum cumulative average of 70%. Recipients will be enrolled in a program involved in food supply or utilization, farmland conservation or woodlot management. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

Amount: Two awards of $1,000

O.A.C.'38 Lloyd Minshall Bursaries

Established by O.A.C.'38 Alumni, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to recognize the many contributions of Lloyd Minshall to his classmates and to O.A.C. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3529]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need in semesters 5, 6, 7 or 8 and O.A.C. graduate students are eligible to apply. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

Amount: Seven awards of $1,000

O.A.C.'47 Travel Bursaries

Provided by O.A.C.'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 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [T3505]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. 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 (see General Statements on Awards).

Amount: Three awards of up to $600 each

O.A.C.'52 Bursaries

Offered by the class of O.A.C.'52, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3516]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. 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 (see General Statements on Awards).

Amount: Five awards of up to $1,000

O.A.C.'55 Access Bursaries

Provided by the class of O.A.C.'55 with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3517]

Qualification(s): Students at any semester level in an O.A.C. degree program 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 (see General Statements on Awards).

Amount: Up to eight awards of $500

O.A.C.'57 Bursaries

Provided by the Class of O.A.C.'57 with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3518]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. undergraduate degree students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

Amount: Five awards of $1,000

O.A.C. Alumni Foundation Access Bursaries

Provided by the O.A.C. Alumni Foundation, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3533]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

Amount: Four awards of $500

Ontario Federation of Agriculture Bursaries

Provided by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the O.A.C. Alumni Foundation with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a letter and a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3520]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. 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 (see General Statements on Awards).

Amount: Twelve awards of $500

T.K. Warley Bursaries

Established by O.A.C. Alumni Association, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to recognize Professor T.K. Warley's significant contribution to the O.A.C. 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 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I3510]

Qualification(s): Students with demonstrated financial need who are in semester 5 to 8 of any degree program within O.A.C. 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 (see General Statements on Awards).

Amount: Three awards of $500

Donald P. Watson Bursaries in Horticultural Science

Established by the estate of Donald P. Watson, O.A.C.'34, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD [I4501]

Qualification(s): Undergraduate students majoring in Horticultural Science, Landscape Architecture, Agronomy, Agricultural Science or Environmental Science, who have completed a minimum of 10.00 credits and who have demonstrated financial need. Recipients must have satisfactory academic standing in their last 10.00 credits. The scholarships will be awarded based on financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).

Amount: A number of awards ranging from $500 to $2,000

In-course Bursaries - B.SC.(Env.)

Credit Valley Conservation Authority Foundation Bursary

Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. [I3007]

Qualification(s): Full-time student registered in B.A. Geography, B.SC. Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Analysis, B.SC. Engineering (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, O.A.C.'32, has provided an endowment fund to assist students in a degree or diploma program of the Ontario Agricultural College. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Awarded in the Winter semester. [I3010]

Qualification(s): O.A.C. students with demonstrated financial need.

Archie and Isabelle (Cook) Rintoul Bursary

Offered by Archie and Isabelle (Cook) Rintoul of O.A.C.'26 and MAC '27 respectively. Apply with a completed Need Assessment Form by October 7 to Student Financial Services. [I3018]

Qualification(s): Students enrolled in the B.A.SC. program or the Hotel and Food Administration, Housing and Real Estate Management or Marketing Management majors of the B.COMM. program and the department of Environmental Biology in the B.SC., B.SC.(Agr.) or the B.SC.(Env.) degree programs. Students who have completed semester 4 (10.00 credits) and who have demonstrated financial need are eligible.

Amount: Two awards of $500 (one in each of the two colleges)



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