2005-2006 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar

IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

Bachelor of Science in Technology

In-course Travel Grants

Arthur D. Latornell Undergraduate Travel Grants [T0058]
An endowment fund established in memory of Arthur D. Latornell, OAC '50, who had a life-long professional career in resource management and conservation and a special interest in helping young people. The funds are given to provide twenty-five travel grants. These travel grants are offered to assist students in attending conferences, courses, co-op student exchanges or study abroad programs in these areas. Students may receive this grant only once. Apply to Student Financial Services. Deadline dates are June 1 for Fall travel, October 1 for Winter travel, and February 1 for Summer travel. Up to 80% of estimated travel costs to a maximum of $1,000.
Donor(s):
The Estate of Arthur D. Latornell
Qualification(s): Students in semester 3 and above. Students must have at least a 70% average and a primary area of interest related to natural resources management, environmental science, conservation, soil science and/or rural development. Students will be asked to submit a one-page review of their travel experience, including the role the travel grant played, to the University after completion of the travel.
Amount: several up to a maximum of $1000
Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem Travel Bursary [T4532]
The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, have established these travel scholarships to assist students study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Apply by letter with a completed Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by May 1. ACCESS AWARD. Up to three awards totalling $7500.
Donor(s):
Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem
Qualification(s): Undergraduate degree students in either the second or third year of study, Masters students in the first year of study, and Doctoral students in the first three years of study are eligible to be considered. Applicants must provide documentation that they have approval from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (i) to take courses and (ii) for the period of the visit. Students must also arrange appropriate University of Guelph approvals for a "Letter of Permission" prior to applying. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 3 Awards with varying amounts
Physics Travel Scholarship [T0400]
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.
Donor(s):
Department of Physics
Qualification(s): 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.
Amount: 1 award of $500
Richard and Sophia Hungerford Undergraduate Travel Scholarships [T4508]
The estate of Richard and Sophia Hungerford, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, has established an endowment to provide travel scholarships to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who wish to study in developing countries, or attend conferences on development. Apply to Student Financial Services with a description of the intended travel, an estimate of the travel costs and a completed Need Assessment Form at least one month prior to departure. Deadline dates are June 1 for Fall travel, October 1 for Winter travel, and February 1 for Summer travel. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
The Estate of Richard Hungerford
Qualification(s): Registered undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who have at least a 70% cumulative average in the last 2 semesters of full-time equivalent study are eligible. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: Several awards of varying amounts to a maximum of $1,000
University of Guelph Travel Scholarships [T0421]
The University of Guelph, through the sale of Guelph London House, has established an endowment to provide travel scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who wish to study outside of Canada but need financial support to do so. A total of $35,000 is available in the fund. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Travel Grant Application and Financial Need Assessment Form by October 1 for Winter travel, February 1 for Spring travel and June 1 for Fall travel.
Donor(s):
University of Guelph
Qualification(s): Registered undergraduate and graduate students that have completed 5.0 credits with demonstrated financial need who have a minimum 70% cumulative average in the last two semesters of full-time equivalent study are eligible to apply. The value of the award will depend on the assessed financial need. The scholarship can cover additional costs of travelling outside of Canada including: airfare, administrative costs, and differential costs of accommodation.
Amount: Several up to $1,000