IX. Scholarships and Other Awards
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
In-course Travel Grants
| Arthur D. Latornell Undergraduate Travel Grants [T0058] | |
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| An endowment fund established in memory of Arthur D. Latornell, O.A.C. '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 30 for Fall and Winter 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
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| Qualification(s): | Students travelling as part of their program who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits with at least a 70% average and whose primary area of interest is 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 Grant [T4532] | |
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| 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 with a completed Need-Based Travel Grant Application to Student Financial Services. ACCESS AWARD. Up to three awards totalling $7500. | |
| Donor(s): |
Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem
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| Qualification(s): | Undergraduate degree students in either the second or third year of study. 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: | A number of awards to a maximum of $7,500 |
| Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarship (OIEOS) [T0614] | |
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| On August 31, 2006, the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, Christopher Bentley announced plans to award scholarships to eligible students wishing to pursue studies abroad. The scholarships will be awarded on a combination of financial need and academic merit, with special consideration given to Aboriginal students, francophone students and students with disabilities. Students must be participating in a university approved travel abroad program. Apply by submitting the completed OIEOS application form to Student Financial Services by June 30. | |
| Donor(s): |
Government of Ontario
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| Qualification(s): | Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or a protected person registered in a minimum of 1.5 credits in any degree program. Students must have completed a minimum 3.0 credits with a minimum 70.0% program average and demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | approximately 52 awards of $2,500 |
| OURA Innovation Travel Grant [T4393] | |
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| Established in recognition of an innovative student fee protocol put forward by the Student Executive Council to reduce energy use by upgrading campus buildings through an energy retrofit program. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7th with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form and include one-page description of the intended travel. ACCESS AWARD | |
| Donor(s): |
Ontario University Registrars' Association (OURA)
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any degree program who have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits with a minimum 75% cumulative average and who are participating in a travel program or initiative (research, conference, seminar, etc.) in support of environmental sustainability. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $350 |
| OVC Alumni Association Travel Scholarship [T2044] | |
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| Established to support D.V.M. students with their summer work/study programs being carried out abroad. Apply to the office of the O.V.C. Associate Dean's, Students before the December holiday break in Phase 3, with a CV, reference from at least one O.V.C. instructor and a letter indicating that satisfactory arrangements have been made for the summer work/study. Selection will be made on the merits of the proposed work/study and consideration will be given to the applicant's qualities of leadership, integrity, personality and communication skills. | |
| Donor(s): |
OVC Alumni Association
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| Qualification(s): | Student registered in Phase 3 of the D.V.M. program with high academic standing and is planning to study/work outside of Canada during the summer months prior to the start of Phase 4. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,500 |
| Richard and Sophia Hungerford Undergraduate Travel Scholarships [T4508] | |
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| 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 completed Need-Based Travel Grant Application at least one month prior to departure. Deadline dates are June 30 for Fall and Winter travel, October 1 for Winter travel, and February 1 for Summer travel. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Estate of Richard Hungerford
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| 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] | |
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| The University of Guelph, through the sale of Guelph London House, has established an endowment to provide travel scholarships to students who wish to study outside of Canada but need financial support to do so. Preference will be given to students participating in the London Semester. Students may only receive this travel grant once per degree. The scholarship can cover additional costs of travelling outside of Canada including: airfare, administrative costs, and differential costs of accommodation. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Need-based Travel Grant Application at least one month prior to departure. Deadline dates are June 30 for Fall and Winter travel, October 1 for Winter travel, and February 1 for Summer travel. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | Students that have completed a minimum of 5.0 credits with demonstrated financial need who have a minimum 70% cumulative average in the last two semesters of full-time equivalent study. |
| Amount: | Several awards up to $1,500 |
| Vétoquinol Travel Scholarship in Avian Medicine [T2163] | |
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| Vétoquinol N-A Inc. established this award to support a D.V.M. student attending the annual Association of Avian Veterinarians Conference. Selection will be made based on the student's academic performance in Comparative Medicine (VETM*4480), combined with the extent and quality of demonstrated interest and experience in avian medicine. Apply by letter, outlining interest and experience in avian medicine, and expected benefit of attendance at the conference, to the O.V.C. Associate Dean's, Students, by October 15. | |
| Donor(s): |
Vétoquinol N- A Inc.
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time D.V.M. students who have completed Phase 3 and are planning on attending the annual Association of Avian Veterinarians Conference. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Vétoquinol Travel Scholarship in Bovine Reproduction [T2162] | |
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| Vétoquinol N-A Inc. established this award to support a D.V.M. student attending the annual Society of Theriogenology Conference. Apply by letter, outlining interest and experience in bovine reproduction, and expected benefit of attendance at the conference, to the O.V.C. Associate Dean's, Students, by October 15. | |
| Donor(s): |
Vétoquinol N- A Inc.
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time D.V.M. student planning to attend the annual Society of Theriogenology Conference |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |