IX. Scholarships and Other Awards

Bachelor of Science

In-course Travel Grants

Don Posterski Memorial Travel Grant [T1105]
Established in memory of Don Posterski - a trusted advisor and friend to the Barrett Family Foundation. This travel grant recognizes Don Posterski's role and leadership in helping establish the sustainability partnernship between the University and The Barrett Family Foundation. Mr. Posterski was a national Christian leader and had a distinguished career at World Vision Canada.
Donor(s):
Alumni Affairs & Development - University of Guelph
Qualification(s): Students registered in International Development (CSAHS) who have completed at least 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 70 % and who demonstrates the desire and aptitude to help build capacity and address social issues in international communities and are participating in any course related international travel. Apply to CSAHS Awards committee with a letter outlining proposed travel plans and academic purpose accompanied by a letter of support from a faculty member or student in and an overall travel budget.
Amount: 1 award of $1,000
F.E. Wolff International Scholarship [T0313]
The late Frank E. Wolff was a faculty member and a graduate of O.A.C. He was active in the O.A.C. Alumni Foundation and in the establishment of the O.A.C. Alumni Foundation. This scholarship fund was established in memory of Frank E. Wolff, Mr. A.O. Wolff and family. As a faculty member, he studied the techniques of artificial insemination of cattle in Denmark and upon his return in 1939, employed these techniques in the O.A.C. herd. Apply to the OAC Awards Office by February 1 with a letter outlining the cost of your trip for this course. Please be sure to include your name, student ID number, your program of study and the award you’re applying to on your application. Please email your application to oacaward@uoguelph.ca and include the award name and ID number in the subject line.
Donor(s):
Mr. A.O. Wolff (Sr.)
Qualification(s): Students registered in any program offered by OAC with a minimum 70% cumulative average and who are registered AGR*2500 (Field course in International Agriculture with field trip to Costa Rica).
Amount: several awards of varying amounts
O.A.C. '54 International Study Scholarship [T0586]
Established in memory of Beth Duncan to support students participating in an exchange program, study abroad semester, or a field trip course. Submit a letter (of not more than two pages) outlining the intended international study program, reasons for choosing the program and the anticipated benefits of participation. Letters should also include a brief summary of extracurricular and student related activities. Letters of reference will be considered. Apply to the O.A.C. Awards Office by May 15, no more than two semesters prior to the commencement of the program.
Donor(s):
Class of O.A.C. '54
Qualification(s): Currently registered students in O.A.C. who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a minimum 75% cumulative program average who intend to participate in an exchange program, semester abroad, or field trip course.
Amount: 2 awards of $3,000
SFOAC Leadership Travel Grant [T1202]
Established by the Student Federation of OAC to support students’ development in knowledge of agriculture and leadership skills. Apply by June 30th by submitting the OAC Travel Grant Application Form. Selection will be based on relevance and benefit of intended travel or professional development to the student’s program of study.
Donor(s):
Student Federation of the Ontario Agricultural College
Qualification(s): Students registered in any program offered by the Ontario Agricultural College who will be travelling or participating in a conference, meeting, seminar, field trip, trade show, or professional development program to support their knowledge of agriculture and development of leadership skills.
Amount: several awards of $1,000
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