IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Entrance Scholarships
| 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 |
| Harold A. Kopas Memorial Entrance Award |
| The award is restricted to students who have completed their secondary school education within the County of Wellington or Waterloo Region. Apply by submitting a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by April 1. Students who have applied to the University for admission will receive a Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards from the University early in the calendar year. [E0152] |
| Qualification(s): |
Student who has demonstrated financial need, together with a minimum average of 70% entering the B.SC.(Agr.) program. Subsequent payments are dependent on the student maintaining a 70% cumulative average, demonstrating continuing financial need and continuing in the B.SC.(Agr.) or D.V.M. program. |
| Amount: |
One award of $6,200 ($2,000 in year 1 and $1,400 annually for 3 years) |
| 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 |
| Robert Thompson Scholarship |
| Established in memory of the late Robert Thompson. Application not required. [E0283] |
| Qualification(s): |
Student of high academic standing entering the first semester of the B.SC.(Agr.) program |
| Amount: |
Two awards of $400 |
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