IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

Bachelor of Science

In-course Scholarships with Financial Need

3M Canada Scholarships [I0564]
Provided by 3M Canada. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date.
Donor(s):
3M Canada Company
Qualification(s): Students entering Year 4 (ie. having completed a minimum of 15.0 credits) with demonstrated financial need and high academic achievement.
Amount: various award of up to $3,000
Alf and Mary Hales Undergraduate Scholarship in Food Science [I4510]
Alf and Mary Hales, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program have established this scholarship to Food Science students. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. To be considered for this award you must indicate it on the N.A.F. and include a statement outlining your interest in Meat Science. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Alf and Mary Hales
Qualification(s): Student registered in semesters 5 to 8 of the B.Sc. program in Food Science with a demonstrated interest in Meat Science and demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Barbara A. Bowen Scholarship [I4390]
Established by Barbara A. Bowen, MAC '57. Preference will be given to students registered in Department of Family Relations and Nutrition. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Barbara A. Bowen
Qualification(s): Students who have a minimum 75% average and are registered in any degree program in the College of Social and Applied Human Science with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 4500 awards of $1
Brian Kenneth Howard Memorial Scholarship [I4548]
Established by Kenneth and Irene Howard in memory of their son, Brian Kenneth Howard. Awarded to a student assessed as having financial need with a preference given to students from York, Durham or Simcoe counties. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Kenneth and Irene Howard
Qualification(s): Student registered in any degree program with a minimum 75.0% cumulative average. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $2,700
C.B.S. ACCESS Scholarships [I4526]
Established by Alumni and friends of C.B.S., with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. Awarded to the students with the highest cumulative average. Not tenable with the Hagen Undergraduate Access Scholarship. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Alumni and friends of C.B.S.
Qualification(s): Students registered in any major in C.B.S. with a minimum of 10.0 credits completed and demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 2 awards of $500
C.P.E.S. Dean's Scholarship - ACCESS [I4527]
Established with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. This award may be held once only. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Established by a number of industrial, commercial and public sector corporations
Qualification(s): Students with demonstrated financial need registered in any major program in C.P.E.S. in, or beyond, second year. A minimum 80% cumulative average is required. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $750
City of Guelph 175th Anniversary Scholarship [I0515]
Funded by a leadership gift from the City of Guelph and donations from business and community leaders, this scholarship was established in 2002. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a letter describing volunteer activities, one reference letter from an individual familiar with the volunteer and/or community service contributions, and a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). Selection will include equally weighted consideration of academic performance, leadership both on and off campus and financial need. This award may be held only once.
Donor(s):
The Guelph Community Foundation
Qualification(s): Students registered in any degree program who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits with a minimum 70.0% cumulative average, demonstrated volunteer leadership on campus and/or in the community and financial need. Applicants must be graduates of a City of Guelph high school and be Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the time of application.
Amount: 1 award of $2,000
Earl B. MacNaughton C.P.E.S. ACCESS Scholarships [I4172]
Established by friends, faculty, staff, alumni and students of the University to honour Earl B. MacNaughton, former head of the Department of Physics and founding Dean of the College of Physical and Engineering Science, with the assistance of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Earl B. MacNaughton
Qualification(s): Students currently registered in the final year of an honours program in the College of Physical and Engineering Science with high academic standing, demonstrated financial need, and who have completed a minimum of 15.0 credits. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 2 awards of $1,000
Eleanor Morgan & Bill Archibald Scholarships [I4540]
The family of Eleanor and Bill Archibald, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, provide this scholarship in memory of their parents. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a letter outlining community involvement to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
The Family of Eleanor & Bill Archibald
Qualification(s): Students registered in any program with a minimum of 5.0 credits who have cumulative 70% average, has demonstrated community involvement, and financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (See General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Erin Demers Memorial Scholarship [I0406]
The family and friends of Erin Demers, a first-year student at the University of Guelph who was tragically killed in a car accident in 1996, have established this scholarship in her memory. Apply to Student Financial Services by April 1 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.), along with one supporting reference letter from a Residence Assistant, Residence Manager, or Residence Officer.
Donor(s):
Family and friends of Erin Katrina Demers
Qualification(s): A student who has resided in an on-campus residence during the first semester and who has a minimum cumulative average of 70%. This award is payable in the second year (ie. completed 5.0 course credits) of study. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need and who have participated significantly in extracurricular activities.
Amount: 1 award of $2,000
Ernest Kendall and Grace (Jowett) Kendall Varsity Basketball Team Scholarship [I4546]
Established by Ernest Kendall, O.A.C. BSA 1932, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OTSS program. Apply by October 7 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). To be considered for this award you must list it on your N.A.F. Selection will be made based on financial need and exhibited athletic and leadership qualities. Awarded in the Winter semester. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Ernest Kendall
Qualification(s): Students with demonstrated financial need who are members of the women's varsity basketball team and who have achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 2 awards of $1,350
Euclid-Hitachi Scholarships [I4517]
Established by Euclid-Hitachi of Canada Ltd., with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, to assist students with financial need to continue their studies as full-time students. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Euclid-Hitachi of Canada Ltd.
Qualification(s): Students with a minimum cumulative average of 70% with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 2 awards of $1,500
Gordon Ashton Scholarship [I4535]
Established in memory of Prof. Gordon Ashton, member of the Department of Physics and Mathematics (1956-1966) and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics (1966-1986), with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services, by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
C. Dixon More
Qualification(s): All statistics majors who have completed a minimum of 10.00 credits with a cumulative average of at least 70% and who have demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $500
Graham Family Incentive Scholarship [I4506]
Provided by Harvey Graham (O.A.C. '39) with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Harvey Graham O.A.C. '39
Qualification(s): Students entering the fourth year of a four year degree program, maintaining at least a 70% program average and demonstrating financial need, who have previously received the Harvey Graham Bursary. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $5,000
Graham, Fraser and Trevor Bosch Scholarships in Chemistry [I4288]
Established by Mr. Martin Bosch of the Guelph Soap Company, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Of the recipients with demonstrated financial need, preference will be given to Year 3 students with the highest cumulative averages in at least three 2000 level chemistry courses taken in Year 2. In the event that there are no qualified candidates in Year 3, students in Year 4 will be considered, based on demonstrated financial need and the highest cumulative averages in at least three 3000 level chemistry courses taken in Year 3. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Mr. Martin Bosch of the Guelph Soap Company
Qualification(s): Students that have completed between 10.0 and 14.75 credits of an honours major program offered by the Department of Chemistry with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 2 awards of $1,200
Hagen Undergraduate Scholarship [I4525]
Established by Rolf Hagen, founding president of Rolf C. Hagen Inc., Canadian pet food and products supplier, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. Awarded to the students with the highest cumulative average. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Rolf C. Hagen
Qualification(s): Students beyond semester 6 with demonstrated financial need. Awarded to the students with the highest cumulative averages in any major in the College of Biological Science. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 3 awards of $800
Jay Majithia Scholarship [I4518]
Provided to honour Professor Jay Majithia, in recognition of his support and leadership while a faculty member in the Department of Computing and Information Science, by Margaret Middleton, C.P.E.S. '86 with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7 and attach a letter stating research interest and/or involvement. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Mrs. Margaret L. Middleton
Qualification(s): Computer and Information Science students with demonstrated financial need who have a minimum cumulative program average of 70%. Preference will be given to eligible students who are applying for, or participating in, departmental research, including a special project or an independent study option. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 2 awards of $500
Keith Ronald Undergraduate Scholarship [I4532]
Established in honour of Professor Keith Ronald, founding Dean of the College of Biological Sciences, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. Selection will be made based on the student with the highest cumulative average and demonstrated financial need. This award may only be held once. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Friends and Colleagues of Professor Keith Ronald
Qualification(s): Full-time BSc students majoring in Marine and Freshwater Biology, with a minimum cumulative average of 70%. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $1,500
MacNaughton ACCESS Scholarship in Physics [I4523]
Established by Earl B. MacNaughton, former head of the Department of Physics and founding Dean of the College of Physical Science, and faculty, staff and alumni of the Department of Physics, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Earl B. MacNaughton and faculty, staff and alumni of the Department of Physics
Qualification(s): Students with demonstrated financial need who are in second year or beyond of a major physics program with a minimum cumulative average of 80%. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 4 awards of $1,000
McCormick Canada Inc. Food Science Scholarship [I0410]
Provided by McCormick Canada Inc. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date.
Donor(s):
McCormick Canada Inc.
Qualification(s): Students in the B.Sc. Food Science major who have financial need. In-course students must have maintained at least a 70% cumulative average, while first semester students must have had a 70% average in high school science courses. Students may hold the award once unless there are no other eligible candidates in a subsequent year.
Amount: 1 award of $2,000
O.A.C. '52 Scholarships [I4538]
Offered by the class of O.A.C.'52, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply by letter highlighting involvement in leadership and community activities and/or university life along with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
O.A.C. '52
Qualification(s): O.A.C. students enrolled in the B.Sc.(Agr.), B.Comm., B.Sc. ,or B.Sc.(Env.) programs who have demonstrated financial need, who are in good academic standing and who have demonstrated leadership. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 2 awards of $2,500
R. Douglas and Kathleen Kennedy Scholarship in O.A.C. [I0547]
Douglas (O.A.C. '39) and Kathleen (MAC '39) Kennedy met at a "hop" on campus in 1937 and later married. They established this scholarship to celebrate their time on campus and their 62 years of marriage. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date.
Donor(s):
Mrs. Kathleen Kennedy and the late Mr. R. Douglas Kennedy
Qualification(s): This scholarship will be awarded to a student in O.A.C. with high academic achievement and demonstrated financial need.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Scottish Studies Foundation Scholarship [I4541]
Provided with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. The recipient will be selected on the basis of the number of and grades in the requisite courses listed as well as overall cumulative average to that point in the student's career. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and attach an unofficial transcript. To be considered for this award, you must list it on your N.A.F. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Scottish Studies Foundation and private donors
Qualification(s): Students who have completed a minimum 10.0 credits and has taken or is taking HIST*2000 or HIST*2500, and at least one of the following: HIST*3030 ,HIST*3140 , HIST*3530, HIST*4040, or HIST*4050. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $4,000
Stephen Safe Scholarships in Toxicology [I4528]
Established by Wellington Laboratories, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program to honour the achievements of Prof. Stephen Safe, a former faculty member at the University of Guelph. One letter of support should be provided from a faculty member who is not a member of the Selection Committee. Apply, including a reference letter and a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.), to Student Financial Services by October 7. Previous recipients of the award may reapply in subsequent years, but preference will be given to those applicants who have not previously held this award. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Mr. Brock Chittim
Qualification(s): Students with demonstrated financial need in an undergraduate toxicology program at, or beyond, semester 5. Applicants should have achieved a minimum 77% cumulative average in the science courses of the previous two academic semesters. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 2 awards of $1,000
Tara Lynn Giuliani Memorial Scholarship [I0375]
In memory of Tara Lynn Giuliani, a bright young woman, who did not let her blindness stand in the way of her studies at the University of Guelph. Apply to the Centre for Students with Disabilities by November 25.
Donor(s):
The Giuliani Family
Qualification(s): Most academically promising applicant with a demonstrated disability and having financial need.
Amount: 1 award of $880
University of Guelph Retiree Association Degree Scholarship [I0569]
This bursary is available to students who are related to a member of the U.G.R.A. as child, grand-child, or great grand-child. Selection will be based on the greatest demonstration of financial need. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a letter indicating the name of and relationship to the U.G.R.A. member.
Donor(s):
University of Guelph Retirees Association (U.G.R.A.)
Qualification(s): Students related to a member of U.G.R.A. that are registered in a degree program with a minimum 75% cumulative average in the last two semester of full-time studies and demonstrated financial need.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
Walter and Marion MacDougald Scholarship [I4530]
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 with a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and a letter that includes a statement that outlines your interests in food supply, utilization, farmland conservation or woodlot management. Preference will be given to students enrolled in a program involved in food supply or utilization, farmland conservation or woodlot management. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Doug MacDougald, D.V.M.
Qualification(s): Students demonstrating financial need with a minimum of 10.0 credits and less than 15.0 credits and who are in the following programs/majors/minors: BASc, BSc(Agr), BSc(Env), BSc(Food Science, Animal Biology, Nutrition, or Forest Science), or D.V.M., having a minimum cumulative average of 70%. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 2 awards of $1,000
Wellington Laboratories Scholarship [I4308]
Wellington Laboratories, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program, established this award through an endowment provided by Mr. Brock Chittim of Wellington Laboratories. Of the recipients with demonstrated financial need, preference will be given to Year 4 students with the highest cumulative averages in at least three 3000 level chemistry courses taken in Year 3. In the event that there are no qualified candidates in Year 4, students in Year 3 will be considered, based on demonstrated financial need and the highest cumulative averages in at least three 2000 level chemistry courses taken in Year 2. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Mr. Brock Chittam of Wellington Laboratories
Qualification(s): Students that have completed a minimum of 15.0 credits of an honours major program offered by the Department of Chemistry with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 2 awards of $1,000
William & Nona Heaslip Scholarship [I0589]
Students must apply to Student Financial Services by submitting a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by October 7. Recipients of this award can have this award renewed for up to 3 years provided they continue to demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum 70% cumulative average of full-time study. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date.
Donor(s):
The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation
Qualification(s): Students that have completed 4.0 credits but no more than 6.0 credits in any degree program; are a Canadian citizen/permanent resident; have a minimum 70% cumulative average; and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: 2 awards of $15,000
Yeandle Family Scholarships [I3546]
Provided by the Estate of Audrey Yeandle, a Mac'25 graduate and life-long supporter of the University, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Awards will be made on the basis of financial need and academic achievement. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.). Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
The Estate of Audrey Yeandle
Qualification(s): Students registered in a program in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences with a minimum cumulative average of 70%. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: Several awards up to $2,000
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