IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

Bachelor of Science

In-course Scholarships with Financial Need

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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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
Athletic Club Scholarship for Human Kinetics [I4404]
The award will be given to the student with the highest cumulative average. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form 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):
Athletic Club Group with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
Qualification(s): Full-time students registered in the Human Kinetics major who have completed at least 10.0 credits. with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS 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 with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
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: 1 award of $4,500
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 with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
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. with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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 $800
CIBC Health and Science Scholarships [I4402]
Established by CIBC with aid of the Ontario government’s OTSS program. Apply by October 7 to Student Financial Services by submitting a completed Financial Need Assessment Form and a CIBC Health and Science Scholarship Application Form. Preference will be given to an equitable distribution of the awards across the areas of human health and nutritional sciences, molecular and cellular biology and integrative biology. Should no successful candidate be available in one area the awards will be distributed to the other areas. Selection will be based on academic standing and relevance of the research project proposal. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
CIBC with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
Qualification(s): Students registered in any major offered by the College of Biological Science who have completed at least 7.5 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and who plan to participate in a research project related to biological aspects of cancer with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 5 awards of $5,000
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
Dr. Kenneth & Nancy Lawless [I4552]
Selection will be based on financial need. Apply by October 7 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Dr. Kenneth W. Lawless with the aid of the Ontario government’s OTSS program
Qualification(s): Student registered in any program offered by the Ontario Agricultural College who has completed at least 5 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and has demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $1,800
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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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 October 7 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): Students who have resided in an on-campus residence during their first year who have completed a minimum of 5.0 credits and who have a minimum 70% cumulative average. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need and who have participated significantly in extracurricular activities.
Amount: 1 award of $1,500
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 with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
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: 1 award 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. with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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 $4,000
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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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
Hung-So Chow Yuen Leadership Scholarship [I4400]
This award was established in memory of Hung-So Chow Yuen, Stacey Yuen’s (CBS BSc Hon 2003 Alumni) late Grandmother. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a University of Guelph Financial Need Assssment Form along with a statement of up to 500 words outlining leadership and involvement in volunteer activities. Selection will be based on demonstrated exemplary leadership through involvement with on campus or off campus volunteer activities (student associations/charitable or non-profit organizations) as described in a statement. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
John and Agnes Yuen with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
Qualification(s): Students registered in a program offered by the College of Biological Science who have completed between 5.0 and 17.5 credits with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $1,500
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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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
John Embry Family Scholarship [I4549]
Established by John Embry, a former varsity athlete, and created with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program, these endowed scholarship(s) recognize students who are members of a varsity team and excellence in both academics and rigorous athletic environment. Coaches will nominate student recipients to the Athletics Awards Committee. Students must submit a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Mr. John Embry with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
Qualification(s): Student-athletes who are members of an OUA varsity team with a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year and demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 2 awards of $3,500
Keith Ronald Undergraduate Scholarship [I4547]
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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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
Landoni Athletic Scholarship [I4405]
Established by Peter Landoni, former Bursar and Associate Registrar at the University of Guelph who valued the benefits of blending education and athletics, and was supported by friends, family and the Ontario government’s OTSS program. Selection will be based on demonstrated athletic and academic leadership. Nominations will be put forward by varsity coaches. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. Preference given to men’s ice hockey, should lacrosse and/or men’s rugby obtain CIS status, preference should then be given to athletes from lacrosse and /or rugby. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Peter Landoni with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
Qualification(s): Current member of a University of Guelph varsity team who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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
Nora Spence Memorial Scholarship [I4394]
This scholarship was created by George and Jane Spence in memory of their daughter Nora Spence, O.A.C. BSc.’06 with the aid of the Ontario government’s OTSS program. Selection will be based high academic achievement. Apply by October 7th to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Jane and George Spence with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
Qualification(s): BSC students registered in a major offered by O.A.C. who have a minimum cumulative average of 75% and demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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: several awards of up to $4,000
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 $900
Residence Life Staff Scholarship [I0697]
Selection will be made on the basis of demonstrated financial need and strong community involvement both inside and outside of residence. Students apply by completing the online Residence Life Staff Scholarship form and submit a letter of support from a Residence Life Staff member or member of Residence Student Government by March 1 to the Director of Student Housing. Recipients must reside in a Guelph main campus residence for the full year in which they hold this award in order to receive the full award, or one full semester to receive $250 of the award, and are required to submit their residence deposit by the published due date.
Donor(s):
Student Housing Services
Qualification(s): Students registered in any degree program with a minimum 70% average who have successfully attained a Residence Life Staff position with Student Housing Services and who are receiving OSAP or financial assistance through their provincial/territorial student loan program.
Amount: 2 awards of $500
Returning Student Residence Scholarship [I0696]
Selection will be made on the basis of demonstrated financial need and strong community involvement both inside and outside of residence. Students apply by completing the online Returning Student Residence Scholarship form, submit a one-page summary of community involvement, and submit a letter of support from a Residence Life Staff member or member of Residence Student Government by March 1 to the Director of Student Housing. This is award is conditional upon the student remaining in a Guelph main campus residence for two full semesters to receive the entire $500 award , or one full semester to receive $250 of the award.
Donor(s):
Student Housing Services
Qualification(s): Students registered in any degree program who plan to reside in residence in second, third or fourth year who are receiving OSAP or financial assistance through their provincial/territorial student loan program and have a minimum 70% average.
Amount: 3 awards of $500
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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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
Sheryl and David Kerr Women's Varsity Ice Hockey Scholarship [E4515]
Established by Sheryl and David Kerr, with the aid of the Ontario government’s OTSS program. Selection wil be based on demonstrated leadership qualities, contributions to the team and demonstrated financial need. apply by April 15 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Sheryl and David Kerr with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
Qualification(s): Entering student athlete who is a member of the varsity women’s ice hockey team with a minimum 80% admission average, or equivalent, and demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: various awards of up to $3.500
Sheryl and David Kerr Women's Varsity Ice Hockey Scholarship [I4515]
Established by Sheryl and David Kerr, with the aid of the Ontario government’s OTSS program. Selection will be based on demonstrated leadership qualities, contributions to the team and demonstrated financial need. Apply by October 7 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
Sheryl and David Kerr with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
Qualification(s): Current member of the women's varsity ice hockey team who is enrolled in an undergraduate program with a minimum 70% average or equivalent during the previous academic year as a student-athlete who has demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: various awards of up to $3.500
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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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 with a letter and a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Servicesby October 7.
Donor(s):
The Giuliani Family
Qualification(s): Most academically promising applicant with a demonstrated disability and having financial need. Preference will be given to a visually impaired student.
Amount: 1 varying amounts
Tony and Anne Arrell Scholarships [I0686]
Tony Arrell, OAC Bsc (Agr) '67 and Anne Arrell, MAC BHSC '68 have established 20 in-course awards for students with financial need. Awards will be distributed so that all colleges are represented. Apply by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services. Students will be considered for this award automatically once a N.A.F has been submitted by the deadline date.
Donor(s):
Tony and Anne Arrell, Burgundy Asset Management
Qualification(s): Students registered in any degree program who have completed a minimum of 2.0 credits with a minimum 80% cumulative average and demonstrated financial need.
Amount: 20 awards of $5,000
University of Guelph Retiree Association Degree Scholarship [I0569]
The University of Guelph Retiree Association established this $1,500 scholarship in 2007 to acknowledge in-course student achievement. The student having the highest cumulative average will be selected and in the event of of a tie, the student with the highest average in the last two semesters of full-time studies will be chosen. Apply by May 15th to Student Financial Services with a letter indicating name of and relationship to a retiree of the University of Guelph. Recipients cannot hold this scholarship and another scholarship greater than $1,500 at the same time.
Donor(s):
University of Guelph Retirees Association (U.G.R.A.)
Qualification(s): Students with a minimum 75% cumulative average registered in a degree program who are related to a retiree of the University of Guelph as child, grand child or great grand child.
Amount: 1 award of $1,500
W. F. Mitchell Athletic Scholarship [I4550]
Established by the Mitchell Family, with the aid of the Ontario government’s OTSS program. Coaches will nominate student recipients to the Athletics Awards Committee. Coaches will nominate student recipients to the Athletics Awards Committee. Students must submit a Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) to Student Financial Services by October 7. ACCESS AWARD
Donor(s):
The Mitchell Family with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program
Qualification(s): Students who is a member of a varsity team who has achieved a minimum 70% average in the previous academic year with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on Awards).
Amount: 1 award of $1,350
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. with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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 $750
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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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 (minimum 80% of a full course load) 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 with matching funding through the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund
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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