IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

Bachelor of Computing

In-course Scholarships with Financial Need

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 $2,000
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
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 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
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
Guelph Campus Co-operative Centennial Scholarship [I0867]
In recognition of the Guelph Campus Co-operative’s centennial anniversary and the students who founded it, this scholarship is awarded to a studen who has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who are members of the Guelph Campus Co-operative. Apply to Student Financial Services by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form and a photocopy of your valid co-operative membership card.
Donor(s):
Guelph Campus Co-operative
Qualification(s): Students registered in any program at the University of Guelph who have completed a minimum of 5.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and have demonstrated financial need.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
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
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
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
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
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. Selection will be based on high academic achievement and 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 $10,000 (payable $5,000 in fall and $5,000 in winter)
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 cumulative average of 75% registered in a degree program who are related to a retiree of the University of Guelph as child, grand child or great grand child who have not held the scholarship before.
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
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
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