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Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management Degree ................................................ 138
Entrance Scholarships ........................................................................................ 138
Entrance Scholarships with Financial Need ...................................................... 144
Entrance Bursaries ............................................................................................ 145
In-course Scholarships ...................................................................................... 146
In-course Scholarships with Financial Need .................................................... 153
In-course Bursaries ............................................................................................ 155
In-course Travel Grants .................................................................................... 159
Last Revision: October 14, 2014
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IX. Scholarships and Other Awards, Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management Degree
Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management Degree
Allen Keele Track and Field Scholarship [E0663]
Please refer to the General Statement on Awards for:
• Award Eligibility
• ACCESS Awards Eligibility
• Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) Program
• How Awards are Paid
The University reserves the right to amend awards subject to the availability of
funds.
Recipients will be selected based on demonstrated athletic and leadership qualities.
Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Application is not
required.
Note
Please read the announcement regarding the current status of our endowed
scholarships, bursaries and travel grants.
Entrance Scholarships
1961-1964 Redmen Football Scholarships [E0770]
Made possible by the generous contributions of members of the 1961-1964 Redmen
Football teams. The recipients(s) will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and
leadership qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the
Athletic Awards Committee.
Dr. Robert Keith (c/o 1961-1964 Football Committee)
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Gryphon Football
team with a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
several scholarships ranging from $1500 to $3500
1989-90 Men’s Basketball Scholarship [E0875]
Made possible by the generous contribution of members of the 1989-90 Men’s Basketball
team, in recognition of their OUA Championship. The recipient will be selected based
upon extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches
will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee.
Members of the 1989-90 Men's Basketball Team
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Gryphon Men’s
Basketball team with a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of up to $4,000
2003-2009 Men’s Cross Country and Track and Field Legacy Scholarship [E0769]
Made possible by the generous contributions of Gryphon Cross Country and Track and
Field alumni from 2003-2009. The recipient(s) will be selected based upon extraordinary
athletic and leadership qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate
students to the Athletic Awards Committee.
Donor(s):
Mr. Christopher Moulton (on behalf of the 2003-2009 Gryphon Men’s Cross
Country team)
Qualification(s): Entering student athlete who is a member of the Gryphon Men’s Cross
Country or Track and Field team who is registered in any undergraduate
program and who has achieved a minimum 70% average or equivalent
during the previous academic year as a student-athlete
Amount:
1 award of $1,500
Al Singleton Hockey Scholarships [E0687]
The recipients will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities.
Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. No application is
necessary.
1957-58 OA-VC Redmen Championship Hockey Team
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Men’s Hockey team
and registered in an undergraduate program and who has achieved a
minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
Numerous awards ranging in value from $750 to $3,500
Alan Fairweather Gryphon Swimming Scholarship [E0876]
Made possible by the generous contributions of Gryphon Swimming alumni and friends
to recognize the commitment and dedication of Mr. Alan Fairweather, Gryphon swimmer
from 1971-1975, Gryphon Coach from 1976-2003 and Gryphon Hall of Fame member.
The recipient will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities.
No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards
Committee.
Dr. Dawn Larson
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Gryphon Varsity
Swim team with a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of up to $4,000
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Allen Keele
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Varsity track and
field team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $1,350
Amos & William Lowe Memorial Scholarship [E0158]
Endowed by the late William B. Lowe of Fort Francis, Ontario. Preference will be given
first to eligible students from the district of Rainy River, then from the district of Kenora
or Thunder Bay, and finally from the remaining districts of Northern Ontario. Application
is not required.
William B. Lowe and Amos Edgar Lowe
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Student entering any of the undergraduate degree programs of the
Ontario Agricultural College.
Amount:
1 award of $1,250
Angelo and Frank Agro Undergraduate Scholarship [E0520]
These scholarships are provided by the Agro Scholarship Fund. Apply, by April 15, to
Student Financial Services, with a one to two-page, point-form listing of 4-H activities.
This list should describe current or past activities within 4H and the position titles/names,
if applicable. Attach a reference letter from a 4H club official. These scholarships will
be awarded to the students demonstrating the most active involvement with 4H clubs.
The committee will consider any appropriate elements, such as the length of membership
in 4H, leadership role(s) in support of 4H, creativity in 4H outreach, and coordination
with other rural and academic activities. Credit will be given to those who have achieved
in county, provincial and national 4H competitions. Recipients must maintain full-time
studies and at least a 70% program average each year for continuation of the award.
The Frank Agro Estate
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Full-time students entering semester 1 who have attained a minimum
75% admission average and completion of a minimum of 10 - 4H
projects.
Amount:
7 awards of $7,000 (payable over 4 years of study)
Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management KCF Scholarship – Equine [E0661]
Selection includes equally weighted consideration of admission average and community
and high school activities that demonstrate interest and experience in the equine field.
Apply by April 15 to the Chair, OAC, Kemptville Campus Awards Committee, providing
a maximum two page description of extra-curricular and community activities relating
to equine. Recipients will receive $500 in semester one and an additional $500 in semester
two, conditional upon achieving at least a 60% overall average in semester one.
Kemptville College Foundation
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering the BBRM-Equine Degree program with a minimum
75% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $1,000
Barry Lee Scholarship for Agricultural Excellence [E0797]
Established to recognize Barry Lee’s 19 years of service as Councilor and his strong
support of rural and agricultural activities in the region. Preference will be given first to
students from the Regional Municipality of Halton. Selection will be based on highest
admission average. No application is required.
The Regional Municipality of Halton
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering any undergraduate program offered by OAC.
Amount:
1 award of $1,000
Board of Governors' Scholarships [E0317]
The scholarship will be paid over four years of study in equal semesterly payments of
$1,000. To have the award renewed each year, students must maintain a minimum 80.0%
average in their previous academic year of full-time study. Students who fail to qualify
for a payment may re-qualify by subsequently obtaining an 80.0% or better average in
the previous academic year of full time study. Payments lost cannot be added to the end
of the award period. This award cannot be held with the President's or Chancellors'
Scholarships. Application is not required.
Board of Governors
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Academically outstanding entering students with the highest admission
averages of the entering cohort.
Amount:
25 award of $8,000 (payable over 4 years of study)
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Bob & Joyce Brooks Football Scholarships [E0691]
David Mirvish Chancellor's Scholarship [E0822]
The recipients will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities.
Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. No application is
necessary.
Established in honour of David Mirvish, current chancellor of the University of Guelph
and is considered one of the most prestigious entrance awards at the University of Guelph.
Selection will be made on demonstrated superior leadership ability and potential as
evidenced through positions held, extra-curricular activities, involvements in high school
and communities and reference support. Students apply by January 25 by completing
the online application. Short-listed candidates will be invited to campus for an interview.
This scholarship cannot be held with the President’s Scholarships, the Lincoln Alexander
Scholarships, the Chancellor's Scholarship or the Board of Governors’ Scholarships.
Mrs. Joyce Brooks
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the football team and
registered in an undergraduate program and who has achieved a
minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
Numerous awards ranging in value from $750 to $3,500
Centaur Sports Athletic Scholarship [E0819]
The recipients will be selected based on demonstrated leadership abilities and
contributions to the team. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students
to the Athletic Awards Committee.
Centaur Sports Contracting
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of a University of Guelph
Gryphon Varsity team with a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
2 awards of $3,500
Chancellor's Scholarships [E0688]
Established in honour of past chancellors of the University of Guelph and considered
one of the most prestigious entrance awards at the University of Guelph. Selection will
be made on demonstrated superior leadership ability and potential as evidenced through
positions held, extra-curricular activities, involvements in high school and communities
and reference support. Students apply by January 25 by completing the online application.
Short-listed candidates will be invited to campus for an interview. This scholarship
cannot be held with the President’s Scholarships, the Lincoln Alexander Scholarships,
the David Mirvish Chancellor's Scholarships, or the Board of Governors’ Scholarships.
University of Guelph
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering a degree program with a minimum 90% admission
average who have taken a leadership role in activities that demonstrate
an interest in international relations and development and who indicate
an ongoing desire to gain a broader subject knowledge through course
work and/or engagement in the discipline and demonstrate the potential
to become a leader in society.
Amount:
1 award of $32,000 ($6,500 annually for 4 years of study plus one
$6,000 stipend for summer research assistantship)
University of Guelph
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering a degree program with a minimum 90% admission
average who have taken a leadership role in activities relating to arts
and culture and demonstrate the potential to become a leader in society.
Amount:
1 award of $32,000 ($6,500 annually for 4 years of study plus one
$6,000 stipend for summer research assistantship)
David Pallett Memorial Men’s Hockey Scholarship [E0874]
Made possible by the generous contributions of family and friends of Mr. David Pallett,
OAC 1967, Redmen football player and Men’s Hockey captain 1965-67. The recipient
will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. No application
is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee.
Ms. Mary Clarke
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Gryphon Men’s
Hockey team with a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of up to $4,000
Dick Brown Football Scholarship [E0820]
Established In honour of Dick Brown, former Gryphon Football Head Coach from
1970-1978 and made possible by the generous contributions of Dr. Patrick Lett Ph.D.,
LL.D., a Gryphon Football Letterman and All-Star. The recipients will be selected based
upon extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches
will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee.
Dr. Patrick Lett
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Gryphon Football
team, has achieved a minimum 80% admission average and is
registered in an undergraduate program.
Amount:
several awards of up to $4,000
Coach Rudy Florio Football Scholarship [E0737]
Dr. C. John Small Commonwealth Scholarship [I0611]
Established by Rudy Florio. Selection wil be based on demonstrated leadership qualities
and contributions to the team. Head Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic
Awards Committee. Application is not required.
Established in honour of Dr. C. John Small, OAC BSA '42, Hon D. Law '75, and his
lifelong dedication to foreign service. Selection will be based on the assessment of : (a)
a one-page submission describing the significance for the student visiting Guelph to the
program of study at the partner exchange University, (b) two faculty references of no
more than one-page each, and (c) consistent high performance in course work completed,
as documented by a transcript of program grades to date. Apply to the Centre for
International Programs by May 1 for visiting during the subsequent Fall or Winter
semesters with the above mentioned documents.
Mr. Rudy Florio
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of a varsity football team
and registered in an undergraduate program and who has achieved a
minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $3,500
Colin Kelly Men’s Soccer Scholarship [E0879]
Made possible by the generous contributions of members of the 1990 OUA Championship
Gryphon Men’s Soccer team, in honour of long-time Gryphon Soccer coach and mentor
Mr. Colin Kelly. The recipient will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and
leadership qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the
Athletic Awards Committee.
Mr. Joseph Regan (on behalf of the 1990 Men’s Soccer team)
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Gryphon Men’s Soccer
team with a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $1,000
Davan Football Scholarship [E0894]
Preference will be given to a student registered in the Landscape Architecture program.
The recipient will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities.
No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards
Committee.
Mr. David Bouck, President of Davan Landscape Design
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Gryphon Football
team with a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $4,000
Mrs. Jean K. Small
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Full-time visiting exchange students registered for at least one semester
from a Commonwealth developing country who are pursuing studies
or conducting research in the area of agriculture and rural development.
Amount:
1 award of $1,500
Dr. Jack Britney Scholarship [E0034]
Established in memory of Dr. Jack Britney, a graduate of '57A and O.A.C. '60 and former
faculty member in the former School of Food Agriculture and Resource Economics and
Extension Education. Preference will be given to Graduates of the Diploma in Agriculture
program. Apply by April 15 to Student Financial Services with a statement indicating
the program and where the Diploma was taken.
Friends and Associates
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Graduate students from a University of Guelph Diploma program with
high academic achievement and entering a degree program at the
University of Guelph.
Amount:
1 award of $1,000
Dr. John Scott-Thomas Cross / Country and Track and Field Scholarship [E0695]
Coaches will nominate student recipients to the Athletics Awards Committee. The
recipient will be selected based on demonstrated leadership abilities and contributions
to the team. No application is necessary.
Various Donors
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Varsity Cross /
Country or Track and Field Team and who has achieved a minimum
80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $1,350
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Dr. Robert Silk Football Scholarship [E0878]
Garney Henley Men’s Basketball Scholarship [E0877]
Made possible by the generous contribution of Mrs. Marilyn Silk and the Silk family,
honouring the late Dr. Robert Silk, a Redmen Football player and Letterman from
1960-1963. The recipient will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership
qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic
Awards Committee. Preference will be given to an offensive lineman.
Recognizing the contributions of Mr. Garney Henley, Men’s Basketball Coach from
1966-1976 who lead the Gryphons to their only National title in 1974, this scholarship
has been made possible by Men’s Basketball alumni and friends from the Garney Henley
era. The recipient will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership
qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic
Awards Committee.
Mrs. Marilyn Silk
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Gryphon Football
team with a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of up to $4,000
Elaine Scott-Thomas Track and Field Scholarship [E0706]
The recipient will be selected based on demonstrated leadership qualities and contributions
to the team. Head Coach will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. No
application is necessary.
Dave Scott-Thomas CBS BSc ‘88
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the varsity cross-country
or track and field team and who has achieved a minimum 80%
admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $1,500
Embry Family Scholarship [E0736]
Established by John Embry, a former varsity athlete. Selection will be based on
demonstrated leadership qualities and contributions to the team. Head Coaches will
nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. Application is not required.
Mr. John Embry
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of a varsity team and
registered in an undergraduate program and who has achieved a
minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $3,500
Ernest Kendall and Grace (Jowett) Kendall Varsity Swim Team Scholarship [E0627]
Established by Ernest Kendall, O.A.C. BSA 1932, this scholarship recognizes students
who are members of the varsity swim team and excel both academically and in a rigorous
athletic environment. The recipient will exhibit strong academics and extraordinary
athletic qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee.
Application is not required.
Frederic C. R. Promoli
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Gryphon Men’s
Basketball team with a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
at least 1 award of up to $4,000
George A. Gray O.A.C. '51 Varsity Scholarships [E0487]
Established in memory of George Gray, O.A.C. '51, a Guelph football lineman and a
great player of the game. Recipients will be selected based on demonstrated athletic and
leadership qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee.
Preference will be given to members of the varsity football team. Application is not
required. Awarded in the fall semester.
Mrs. George A. Gray
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of a varsity team and who
has achieved a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
2 awards of $1,250
George Ames Cross Country Scholarship in Memory of Coach Vic Matthews [E0677]
Recipients will be selected based on demonstrated athletic and leadership qualities.
Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Application is not
required.
George Ames
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Varsity Cross Country
team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $3,500
Gerd and Christel Baldauf Men's Basketball Scholarship [E0639]
Established by Christian Baldauf, BSc. '95, in honour of his parents. Recipients will be
selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. Coaches will nominate
students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Application is not required.
Ernest Kendall
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the varsity swim team
and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
2 awards of $1,350
Dr. Christian Baldauf
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Student-athlete entering the BSc program who is a member of the
varsity Men's Basketball team and who has achieved a minimum 80%
admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $3,500
Ernie Kendall Science Entrance Scholarship [E0668]
Gordon W. Innes Scholarship [E0140]
Established by Ernest Kendall, O.A.C. B.S.A. 1932 and awarded to the student entering
a science program with the highest admission average. Preference will be given to
students that graduated from Elmira District School. This award is not tenable with the
President's Scholarships, the Lincoln Alexander Scholarships or the Board of Govenors'
Scholarships. Application is not required.
Application is not required.
Ernest W. Kendall
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering any sciences (B.Sc., B.Sc.(Agr.), B.Sc.(Env.),
B.Sc.(Tech), B.A.Sc., B.A.S., B.B.R.M., B.Eng.) degree program with
a minimum 80.0% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $2,000
Football Endowment Fund (FEF) Scholarship [E0644]
Recipients will be selected based on demonstrated athletic and leadership qualities.
Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Application is not
required.
Various University of Guelph donors
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Men's football team
and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
various awards of $750 to $3,500
Furtado Family Cross Country Scholarship [E0823]
This scholarship has been made possible by the generous contributions of the Furtado
Family. The recipients will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership
qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic
Awards Committee.
Donor(s):
Gordon W. 'Sparky' Innes Scholarship Fund Committee of the Woodstock
Agricultural Society.
Qualification(s): Student entering any degree program from Oxford County with the
highest admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $1,400
Gryphon Athletic Scholarships [E0631]
Recipients will be selected based on demonstrated athletic and leadership qualities.
Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Application is not
required.
University of Guelph
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of a varsity team and who
has achieved a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
various awards of $750 to $3,500
Hardy International Student Scholarship [E0659]
Selection is based on the assessment of the student's admission application and preference
is given in the following order: students from Haiti; students from Africa; then any other
international student. Application is not required.
Mrs. Marion Hardy
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Full-time international students (defined as paying the international
student tuition and fees) entering any degree program.
Amount:
1 award of $3,000
Mr. Jose Furtado
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Gryphon Women’s
Cross Country team with a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $2,000
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International Student Entrance Scholarships [E0408]
Lincoln Alexander Scholarships [E0689]
In support of the University's strategic direction of internationalism, entrance scholarships
are available each Fall semester to the top international students entering their first
semester of an undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph. Applicants
must submit all relevant documentation for admission consideration by March 1 to be
considered for a scholarship. These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.
Application is not required.
Established in 2001 in honour of Lincoln Alexander, Chancellor Emeritus of the
University of Guelph and former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, on his 80th birthday
They are intended to enhance student diversity and are one of the most prestigious
entrance awards at the University of Guelph. Selection will be made on demonstrated
superior leadership ability and potential as evidenced through positions held,
extra-curricular activities, involvements in high school and communities and reference
support. Students apply by January 25 by completing the online application. Short-listed
candidates will be invited to campus for an interview. This award cannot be held with
the President’s Scholarships, the Chancellors' Scholarships or the Board of Governors’
Scholarships.
University of Guelph
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students on a "student visa" entering an undergraduate degree program
at the University of Guelph with a record of high academic achievement
and extracurricular involvement, and studying full-time. This award
is offered for the first year of study.
Amount:
Several awards ranging in value from $500 - $6,000
J.D. MacLachlan Scholarship [E0170]
Provided by the family of J.D. MacLachlan. The recipient will be the student entering
with the highest admission average. Application is not required.
The J.D. MacLachlan Trust
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering any degree program at the University of Guelph.
Amount:
1 award of $1,500
Jack and Lillian MacDonald Scholarship [E0379]
Family, friends, and colleagues of Lillian MacDonald and Dr. Jack MacDonald,
Vice-President, Academic, of the University of Guelph from 1986 to 1995, have
established a scholarship that recognizes their commitment to increasing the accessibility
of post-secondary education to aboriginal persons. In the first instance, the award will
be given to an entering student coming from the Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) and who
has received the highest cumulative average in the Native University Program. If there
is no entering student in any one year, the scholarship will be awarded to the in-course
student who is a graduate of the SNP (or previously, the Grand River Polytechnical
Institute) who has the highest cumulative average at the University.
Donor(s):
Family, friends, and colleagues of Lillian MacDonald and Dr. Jack
MacDonald
Qualification(s): Entering students coming from the Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP).
Amount:
1 award of $900
James and Shirley MacDonald Entrance Scholarship [E0807]
James MacDonald, OAC ’50 was a past principal at Ridgetown College, now known as
the Ridgetown Campus of the University of Guelph. Selection will be based on highest
admission average. No application is required.
James and Shirley MacDonald
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering the Environmental Management Major of the
Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management program.
Amount:
1 award of $2,500
Kelly Bertrand Cross Country Scholarship [E0684]
The recipient will be selected based on demonstrated leadership abilities, including
commitment, dedication, perseverance and contributions to the team. Preference is given
to current members of the Varsity Cross Country Team. Head Coach will nominate
students to the Athletic Awards Committee. No application is necessary.
Kelly Bertrand
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athletes who are members of the Varsity Cross
Country Team and who have achieved a minimum 80% admission
average.
Amount:
1 award of $2,000
Larry Pearson Men's Volleyball Athletic Scholarships [E0618]
Established by Larry Pearson, a former varsity volleyball athlete and University of
Guelph graduate, this scholarship recognizes students who are members of the men's
varsity volleyball team and excel both academically and in a rigorous athletic
environment. The recipient will exhibit strong academics and extraordinary athletic
qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Application
is not required.
Larry Pearson
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the men's varsity
volleyball team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission
average.
Amount:
several awards up to $3,500
Many Donors
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering a degree program with a minimum 90% admission
average who have made significant leadership contributions to their
schools and communities. In addition, students must be: Aboriginal;
or a person with a disability; or a member of a racial minority.
Amount:
2 awards of $32,000 ($6,500 annually for 4 years of study plus one
$6,000 stipend for summer research assistantship)
Lloyd Dorr Memorial Hockey Scholarship [E0708]
Established in memory of Lloyd Dorr to recognize his belief in the value of education
and his love of sports. Preference given to a former OHL Guelph Storm player. The
recipient will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. Coaches
will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. No application is necessary.
Family and Friends of the late Lloyd Dorr
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the men’s varsity hockey
team and registered in an undergraduate program and who has achieved
a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $1,000
McArthur-Humphries Scholarship [E0183]
An equal number of awards are available to students from each county. In the case of
insufficient eligible applicants from one county, the awards will be given to eligible
applicants from the other county. These scholarships are awarded to students with the
highest admission averages. Application is not required.
Wilhelmina McArthur-Humphries Trust Fund
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering any degree program with a minimum 75% admission
average from Lanark and Wellington Counties.
Amount:
7 awards of $1,000
Men's Basketball Scholarships [E0638]
Recipients will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities.
Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Application is not
required.
Anonymous (Alumnus)
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the varsity Men's
Basketball team and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission
average.
Amount:
4 awards of $2,500
Men’s Soccer Alumni Scholarship [E0771]
Made possible by the generous contributions of Men’s Soccer Alumni and friends. The
recipient(s) will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities.
No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards
Committee.
Mr. Paul Wombwell (on behalf of the Men’s Soccer Alumni Committee)
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Gryphon men’s soccer
team with a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
several awards ranging in value from $1,000 to $3,500
Mulhern Family Scholarship [E0893]
The recipient will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities.
No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards
Committee.
Mr. Chris Mulhern on behalf of the Mulhern family
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Men’s Gryphon
Basketball team with a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $4,000
Latifpoor-Keparoutis Family Varsity SwimTeam Scholarship [E0732]
Selection will be based on demonstrated leadership qualities and contributions to the
team with preference given to a C.B.S. or C.P.E.S. student athlete. Head Coaches will
nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. Application is not required.
Maryam Latifpoor-Keparoutis
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the varsity swim team
and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $1,200
Last Revision: October 14, 2014
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O.A.C. '49 Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management - Equine Entrance Scholarships
[E0615]
This award has been established to support the Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management
program. Students should apply by April 15 to Student Financial Services with a letter
outlining career aspirations, extracurricular and community involvement in equine related
activities.
Class of O.A.C. '49 O.A.C. Alumni Foundation
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering the first semester of the Equine major of the BBRM
program with a minimum 75% admission average.
Amount:
2 awards of $2,500
OAC Specialist High Skills Major Program Scholarships (SHSM) [E0832]
The scholarships will be awarded to the 3 students with the highest admission averages.
No application is required.
OAC Dean’s Office Liaison Program
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering any OAC undergraduate program with a minimum
75% admission average who are/were registered in the Specialist High
Skills Major (SHSM).
Amount:
3 awards of $1,000
OAC ’49 Bachelor of BioResource Management – Environmental Entrance
Scholarship [E0585]
This award has been established to support the Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management
program. Students should apply by April 15 to Student Financial Services with a letter
outlining career aspirations, extracurricular and community involvement in environmental
or agriculture and food industries. Applicants will be selected based on the quality of
their experience and/or leadership in volunteerism within the environmental or agriculture
and food industries and the community. Extracurricular activities and career aspirations
are also examined (eg, 4H, Environmental organizations, Junior Farmers, agricultural
work experience).
Class of O.A.C. '49 O.A.C. Alumni Foundation
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering the Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management (BBRM)
program majoring in Environmental Management with a minimum
75% admission average.
Amount:
2 awards of $2,500
Ontario Institute of Agrologists’ Mike Jenkinson Memorial Scholarship [E0738]
Established to honour Mike Jenkinson (OAC BSA 1963) who demonstrated and promoted
professionalism in agriculture through his work and involvement in OIA. Selection will
be based on development of professional skills as demonstrated by attendance or
presentations at conferences or workshops, participation in or leadership on committees,
organizations, etc., involvement in business ventures, volunteering, mentoring or
community involvement. Preference will be given to students entering from the High
Skills Agriculture Program (SHSM) at the high school level and if no applications are
received from this program, selection will be based on the highest admission average.
Apply by April 15th to the Student Financial Services with a letter of no more than 2
pages outlining attendance or presentations at conferences or workshops, participation
in or leadership on committees, organizations, etc., involvement in business ventures,
volunteering, mentoring or community involvement. Please indicate whether the High
Skills Agriculture Program (SHSM) has been taken in high school.
Ontario Institute Of Agrologists
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering any OAC degree undergraduate program with a
minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $1,000
President's & Chancellor's Finalists Scholarship [E0651]
Established in recognition of demonstrated academic excellence, leadership ability and
participation in the President's and Chancellor's Scholarship interviews. These
scholarships will be awarded to those students who were not selected for a President's
or Chancellor's Scholarship and register in any degree program in the fall semester of
the same scholarship competition year. Application is not required.
Provost, and Vice-President Academic of the University of Guelph
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering any degree program who have been interviewed for
consideration for a President's or Chancellor's Scholarship.
Amount:
several awards of $500
President's Golf Tournament Scholarship in Athletics [E0892]
The recipient will be selected based upon extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities.
No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards
Committee.
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President's Scholarship [E0238]
Established in 1987 in honour of their donors or distinguished members of the University
and are considered one of the most prestigious entrance awards at the University of
Guelph. Selection will be made on demonstrated superior leadership ability and potential
as evidenced through positions held, extra-curricular activities, involvements in high
school and communities and reference support. Students apply by January 25 by
completing the online application. Short-listed candidates will be invited to campus for
an interview. This scholarship cannot be held with the Chancellors' Scholarships, the
Lincoln Alexander Scholarships or the Board of Governors’ Scholarships.
Donor(s):
A number of President's Scholarships have been named in honour of the
following people and/or donors:
Cecil H. Franklin and Ingrid Franklin
In honour of Cecil Franklin, former Chair of the Board of Governors and
Honorary Fellow of the University, the University of Guelph has named one of
these twelve prestigious entrance awards to recognize his financial contributions
and volunteer support to the President's Entrance Scholarship program.
Charles S. Humphrey
In memory of Charles S. Humphrey, a former President of Hart Chemical
Company Canada Ltd. and long-time friend, the University has named one of
these twelve prestigious entrance awards to recognize his financial contribution
through his estate to the President's Entrance Scholarship program.
Jack R. Longstaffe
The University of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance
awards in memory of Jack R. Longstaffe to recognize his financial contribution
through his estate to the President's Entrance Scholarship program.
Burton C. Matthews
The University of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance
awards in honour of Burton C. Matthews to recognize his insight and leadership
in establishing the President's Entrance Scholarship program.
Kathleen and Frederick Metcalf
Mr. and Mrs. F.T. Metcalf of Guelph have endowed this award. After a
distinguished career in cable TV, broadcasting and publishing, the late Mr.
Metcalf retired as President of Maclean Hunter Ltd. and Chairman of the Board
of Maclean Hunter Cable Ltd. He was Honorary Chairman of Maclean Hunter
Cable Ltd. and a member of the University of Guelph Heritage Board (1996).
Rol-land Farms Limited
Two of the scholarships are endowed by the four shareholders of Rol-land Farms
Limited of Blenheim, Ontario, Hank, Peter, Arthur and Eric Vander Pol and
their families. The Vander Pol families are generous supporters of a number of
University projects and programs.
Lillian Stewart Usher
The University of Guelph has named one of these twelve prestigious entrance
awards in honour of Lillian Stewart Usher a friend of the University to recognize
her financial contribution through her estate to the President's Entrance
Scholarship program.
Qualification(s): Students entering a degree program with a minimum 90% admission
average who have made significant leadership contributions to their
schools and/or communities.
Amount:
8 awards of $32,000 ($6,500 annually for 4 years of study plus one
$6,000 stipend for summer research assistantship)
Professor Victor Matthews Track and Field Scholarships [E0707]
The recipient will be selected based on demonstrated leadership qualities and contributions
to the team. Head Coach will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. No
application is necessary.
Various Donors
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the varsity cross-country
or track and field team and who has achieved a minimum 80%
admission average.
Amount:
up to 10 awards of $3,500 each
Quinn Memorial Scholarship [E0578]
Established in memory of Ronald J. Quinn (O.A.C. '35) to an entering O.A.C.
international full-time or exchange student. Selection will be based on academic
performance, letters of reference and an assessment of the admission application package.
Application is not required.
Mrs. Helen Quinn (O.A.C. '35)
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering semester one of an O.A.C. program to an international
full-time student or to an international exchange student with a
preference to those students from developing nations.
Amount:
1 award of $1,500
Proceeds of the Annual President’s Golf Tournament
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of a Gryphon varsity team
with a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
various awards of $1,000 to $4,000
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Rachel Cliff Scholarship [E0790]
University of Guelph Entrance Scholarships [E0291]
The recipient will be selected based on demonstrated leadership abilities and contributions
to the team. Preference will be given to a student whose permanent residence is outside
of Ontario. No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic
Awards Committee.
The value of this scholarship is determined by the admission average as calculated by
Admission Services and will be offered with your offer of admission to Guelph. The
scholarship will be applied directly to the student's financial account in two equal
payments in the fall and winter semesters. Students must register for full-time studies
to receive this award. Application is not required.
Mr. Ronald & Nancy Cliff
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Women’s Middle
Distance Team and a distance runner who has achieved a minimum
80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $1,500
University of Guelph
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): All students entering their first year of post-secondary studies for the
first time with a minimum 85.0% admission average.
Amount:
Several awards of $2,000, Several awards of $3,000
Roy E. Pearn Redmen Football Scholarship [E0821]
University of Guelph Faculty Association Scholarship [E0292]
Made possible by the generous contributions of Mr. Roy Pearn, as part of the 1961-1964
Redmen Football scholarship fund. The recipients will be selected based upon
extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities. No application is necessary. Coaches will
nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee.
Award is payable at $750 per annum in the student's 1st, 3rd, and 5th semester levels,
provided a cumulative average of at least a 70% is maintained. To receive the final
payment, the recipient would normally be entering the 5th semester level within a period
of 3 calendar years from the date of admission. Awarded to the student with the highest
admission average. Application is not required.
Mr. Roy E. Pearn
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Gryphon Football
team, has achieved a minimum 80% admission average and is
registered in an undergraduate program.
Amount:
1 award of $3,500
University of Guelph Faculty Association
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering any undergraduate degree program at the University
of Guelph from Wellington county.
Amount:
1 award of $2,250 ($750 in the 1st, 3rd, and 5th semesters)
Sprung Family Men’s Basketball Scholarship [E0672]
W. Penri Morris Memorial Scholarship [E0430]
Established by Timothy Sprung, CSS BA '90. Recipients will be selected based on
demonstrated athletic and leadership qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the
Athletics Awards Committee. Application is not required.
Established by the family in memory of Penri Morris, who was killed World War II
action in 1944 at the age of 21. Penri grew up on the family fruit farm near Forest,
Ontario. After graduating from high school, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and
was attached to the Royal Air Force Bomber Command as a navigator at the time of this
death. Awarded to the student with the highest cumulative academic performance above
75% in all courses of the last year in high school study (full-time or equivalent study).
Application is not required.
Mr. Timothy Sprung
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Men's basketball team
and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $3,500
Ted Morwick Scholarship [E0796]
Established by Ted Morwick, honorary alumni. The student with the highest admission
average will be selected. This award is conditional on maintaining a 80% average in the
pervious year of full time study. If a current award recipient does not meet the renewal
criteria for one year, they will be given the opportunity to re-qualify. (i.e. The student
recipient does not maintain 80% in their first year. They will not receive the award for
their second year of school. If at the end of their second year they have raised their
average back up to 80% or higher, they would receive the award for their third year.) If
a student doesn’t qualify for two years in a row, they would fully lose the award, with
no opportunity to re-qualify. This scholarship is not tenable with the Chancellors',
President’s or Board of Governors' Scholarships. No application is necessary.
Mr. Edward (Ted) Morwick
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering any degree program in the College of Arts.
Amount:
1 award of $8,000 (payable over four years.)
Tom Mooney Scholarship [E0709]
The recipients will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities.
Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards Committee. No application is
necessary.
Various Donors
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the varsity men’s football
team or men’s basketball team and registered in an undergraduate
program and who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
Numerous awards ranging in value from $1,000 to $3,500
TSC Stores Scholarship in Memory of Gordon Illes [E0731]
Established in memory of Gordon Illes, a 1974 graduate of Ridgetown. Selection based
on the quality of experience and/or leadership in volunteerism within the agriculture
industry and the community, including extra curricular activities and career aspirations.
(e.g. 4H, Junior Farmers, agricultural work experience). Preference will be given to
current employees of TSC Stores or their children. Apply by April 15th to the OAC
Awards Office with a letter outlining career aspirations, extracurricular and community
involvement in agri-food related activities and include a letter from TSC Stores
management to verify employment if applicable.
TSC Stores L.P. (TSC)
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering any OAC degree program at the Guelph, Ridgetown
or Kemptville campuses with a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $1,000
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Prof. Rosalina Morris
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering first year of any undergraduate program from North
Lambton Secondary School in Forest, Ontario, in their absence, from
Lambton County, and their absence, from Ontario.
Amount:
1 award of $1,000
Walter and Halina Slabikowski Scholarship [E0766]
This scholarship was established in memory of Walter and Halina Slabikowski who sent
their first generation Canadian born children to university to enrich their lives and provide
them with greater opportunities. The award will be given to the student with the highest
admission average. The residence deposit must be received by published deadline date.
Submit by email to awards@registrar.uoguelph.ca your full name, student ID number
and a statement attesting to your parents’ place of birth and non participation in post
secondary education by April 15th.
Irene Thompson and Slabikowski Family
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering any degree program planning to live in a Guelph
campus residence whose parents immigrated to Canada and have never
participated in post secondary studies.
Amount:
1 award of $1,000
Waterloo-Wellington Science & Engineering Fair (WWSEF) Scholarship [E0619]
Established to recognize excellence of the project submissions and encourage students
to pursue university studies at the University of Guelph.
University of Guelph
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Gold medal winners in the Senior Entries classification (WWSEF)
that are registered in year one of any degree program at the University
of Guelph.
Amount:
various awards of $1,000
William L. McEwen OAC ’43 Men’s Varsity Hockey Scholarships [E0703]
The recipients will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership qualities.
No application is necessary. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletic Awards
Committee.
Mrs. Irene McEwen
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Men’s Hockey team
and registered in an undergraduate program and who has achieved a
minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
Numerous awards ranging in value from $750 to $3,500
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William P. Weber Football Scholarship [E0634]
John Embry Family Scholarship [E4549]
Established by Dr. William P. Weber, OVC '59, football alumnus and Gryphon Hall of
Fame Inductee. Recipients will be selected based on extraordinary athletic and leadership
qualities. Coaches will nominate students to the Athletics Awards Committee. Application
is not required.
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 should complete the online Financial Need
Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) application as soon as they receive
their Acknowledgment Package from Admission Services (this will come automatically
after an application for admissions has been submitted by the student) or by April 15.
ACCESS AWARD
Dr. William P. Weber
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Entering student-athlete who is a member of the Men's Football team
and achieved a minimum 80% admission average.
Amount:
1 award of $2,500
Entrance Scholarships with Financial Need
Donor(s):
Bill Klopp Memorial Scholarship [E0150]
Priority will be given to a student from Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational
Institute. Apply by letter, to Student Financial Services, outlining extracurricular activities
and by completing the online Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) by April 15.
Students should complete the Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards
(E.N.A.F.) application as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from
Admission Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions
has been submitted by the student).
Ross and Mary Lou Klopp
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students from the cities of Kitchener or Waterloo entering a degree
program at the University of Guelph with demonstrated involvement
in extracurricular activities, a minimum 70% admission average and
demonstrated financial need.
Amount:
1 award of $500
Devine Family Scholarships [E4542]
On behalf of the Devine Family, Mr. Peter J. Devine, a current Board of Governors
member, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OTSS program, established
these two awards for the purpose of diversifying the ethnicity of the student body of the
University of Guelph and fostering the participation of racial minorities and disabled
persons in undergraduate programs. These scholarships will be given out once every
four years. Recipients of these scholarships must maintain a minimum cumulative average
of 70%, a minimum course registration of 2.0 credits and continue to demonstrate
financial need to receive their award payments in years 2, 3 and 4. Students should
complete the online Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.)
application as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from Admission
Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions has been
submitted by the student) and complete the "Devine Family Scholarship Application".
Deadline to submit the complete application (both parts, the E.N.A.F. and the application)
is April 15th of the application year. Scholarship offers will be made in May. This award
is not tenable with the President's Scholarship or the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's
Scholarship, but can be held with all other entrance awards. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
Mr. Peter J. Devine with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for
Student Support program
Qualification(s): Students with demonstrated financial need entering any degree program
with a minimum 80% admission average, who are Aboriginal, or who
have a disability, or who are members of a racial minority are eligible
to apply. Preference will be given to students of African-Canadian
descent. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated
terms for receipt of an OTSS award (see General Statements on
Awards).
Amount:
1 awards of $40,000 (payable over 4 years of study)
Interhall Council Entrance Scholarship [E0636]
Established by the Interhall Council, the residence student government that programs,
advocates and represents residence students to administration and Student Housing
Services (www.interhall.ca), to ensure that the residence experience remains accessible
to students. To apply, students should complete the online Financial Need Assessment
Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) application as soon as they receive their
Acknowledgement Package from Admission Services (this will come automatically after
an application for admissions has been submitted by the student) and submit a one-page,
point-form summary highlighting extra-curricular activity that demonstrates leadership
ability to Student Financial Services by April 15.
Interhall Council
Donor(s):
Qualification(s): Students entering a full-time undergraduate degree program with a
minimum 85.0% admission average, residing in residence during first
year on the Guelph campus with demonstrated financial need and
demonstrated strong leadership ability.
Amount:
3 awards of $1,250
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Mr. John Embry with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for
Student Support program
Qualification(s): Entering student-athletes who are members of an OUA varsity team
and who have achieved a minimum 80% admission average 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
Kenneth O. Hammill-Blount Canada Scholarship [E4356]
Established in honour of Kenneth Osborne Hammill, a long time friend of the University
and retired plant manager of Blount Canada, with the assistance of the Ontario
government's OSOTF program. Selection will be based on greatest financial need from
the President’s, Lincoln Alexander's or Pamela Wallin's Chancellor’s Scholarships
applicants who were interviewed, but not successful in the competition. Continuation
of this scholarship is conditional on maintaining a minimum 77% average over the
previous full-time academic year of study and continued demonstration of financial
need. Students who submitted an application for the President’s, Lincoln Alexander's
or Chancellors' Scholarships should complete the online Financial Need Assessment
Form for Entrance Awards (E.N.A.F.) by April 15. ACCESS AWARD.
Donor(s):
The Blount Foundation, Inc. with matching funding through the Ontario
Student Opportunities Trust Fund
Qualification(s): Entering students who have applied for the Presidents's, Lincoln
Alexander's or Pamela Wallin Chancellor's Scholarships who are
interviewed, but not successful in the competition with 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 $9,600 (payable in 8 payments of $1,200)
Landoni Athletic Scholarship [E4405]
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. Student must complete the online Financial Need Assessment Form for
Entrance Awards by April 15. 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
Norman L. Gibbins Microbiology Scholarship [E4392]
Established through a generous bequest from Norman L. Gibbins, with the assistance
of the Ontario government's OTSS program, in support of training in Microbiology.
Preference will be given to students entering the Microbiology Co-op major. Students
should complete the online Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards
(E.N.A.F.) application as soon as they receive their Acknowledgment Package from
Admission Services (this will come automatically after an application for admissions
has been su