2004-2005 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar

IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

Bachelor of Commerce

Entrance Scholarships

L.A. Beattie & J.C. Beattie Memorial Scholarship
The estate of Jessie L. Beattie has established a scholarship in memory of Lillie Ann Beattie and Jeannie Cockburn Beattie. The scholarship is awarded in alternating years in the B.A.Sc. and B.Comm. programs. Awarded in the B.Comm. even-numbered years; awarded in the B.A.Sc. program in odd-numbered years. Application not required. [E0026]
Qualification(s): Student entering full-time studies in the B.A.SC. program or the Hotel and Food Administration, Housing and Real Estate Management, Marketing Management or Tourism Management majors in the B.Comm. program who achieved the highest mark in English during the final year of high school. In the event of a tie, preference will be given to students from rural areas.
Amount: One award of $300
Elite Swine Entrance Scholarship
This award is provided by Elite Swine Inc. to assist students entering an OAC undergraduate Program. High schools will forward nominations to the OAC Awards Committee by September 15. [E0532]
Qualification(s): High school graduates who have applied to OAC undergraduate programs, based on admission average, contributions to their schools and communities and on their potential to become leaders in society. Preference will be given to students with a strong interest in animal science, particularly swine production.
Amount: Five awards of $1000
Clara E. Elliott Entrance Scholarships
Provided by the estate of Clara E. Elliott, MAC '07. This scholarship is payable in 4 annual installments of $2,000. To maintain the award for the second year of study, the recipients must have at least a 77% average and continue to demonstrate the qualities on which the award was given. To maintain the scholarship into the 3rd and 4th years, the recipient must have at least an 80% average in the prior year and continue to demonstrate the qualities on which the award was given. Eligible students admitted to semester 1 will be invited to submit an application. [E0095]
Qualification(s): Students entering semester 1 of the B.A.Sc. program or the Hotel and Food Administration, Housing and Real Estate Management, Marketing Management or Tourism Management majors of the B.Comm. program with at least an 80% entrance average. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and evidence of participation in leadership roles as indicated by their application material and reference letters from teachers.
Amount: One award of $8,000 ($2,000 annually for 4 years)
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Entrance Scholarships
Established by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to encourage high quality high school or transfer students to consider a career in hospitality and tourism management. All entering students can apply for consideration by March 31 to the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Awards Committee with a covering letter that includes a statement of interest in the hospitality industry, an official transcript, a résumé. [E0484 ]
Qualification(s): Students entering the B.Comm. program in a major offered by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management each Fall semester. The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Awards Committee, on the recommendation of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Awards Committee will select the winners on the basis of academic standing and demonstrated interest and commitment to hospitality and tourism management.
Amount: Three awards of $5,000
Amos & William Lowe Memorial 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 required. E0158]
Qualification(s): 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
Mac-FACS Alumni Association Centennial Scholarship
Established by the Mac-FACS Alumni Association. The winner will be selected from the pool of eligible students not awarded the Clara E. Elliott Education or Entrance Scholarships. [E0162]
Qualification(s): This scholarship is offered to students entering the B.A.Sc. program or the Marketing Management or Housing and Real Estate Management majors of the B.Comm. program with high academic standing and who have shown leadership in community-based volunteer activities. Students who have applied to the above programs will be invited to submit an application.
Amount: One award of approximately $300
Mac-FACS Alumni Entrance Scholarships - Marketing & Consumer Studies
Established in 1960 by the Mac-FACS Alumni Association and awarded in the Fall semester. Application not required. [E00521]
Qualification(s): Students in the Housing and Real Estate Management or Marketing Management majors of the B.Comm. program Selection will be based on the highest admission average. This award is not tenable with the President's Scholarship or the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarship.
Amount: One award of $1,000