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Each of these scholarships celebrates a compelling and personal story. Both the donors and recipients represent the diversity of people, programs and experiences that enriches the fabric of the University of Guelph.

NEW AWARDS

Family, friends, and colleagues of Lillian MacDonald and Dr. Jack MacDonald, Vice-President, Academic, of the University of Guelph from 1986 to 1995, established this scholarship that recognizes their commitment to increasing the accessibility of post-secondary education to Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) learners.

Donor: Family, friends, and colleagues of Lillian MacDonald and Dr. Jack MacDonald

Student Recipients: No eligible recipients in 2022/23

 

The Charlotte Yates Family scholarship was established by Dr. Charlotte Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Guelph, to celebrate diversity and excellence in our graduate student body by supporting Black graduate students.

Donor: Dr. Charlotte Yates

Student Recipients: Jelany Duali, CBS

 

Established by Fred Gruehl, BA ‘68 and family, this scholarship is named after Willian Mann, Master in Landscape Architecture, ‘80. This award is available to Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) students entering any degree program who have demonstrated financial need.

Donor:  Fred Gruehl, BA ‘68 and family

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

 

 

Irene and John Thompson have established the Wrenleigh Wand Memorial Bursary in memory of their infant granddaughter. We were never able to see Wrenleigh grow into her potential as a student leader, but this award is meant to help others grow into theirs. The award is intended to support Black, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), and racialized students working as residence life staff in Student Housing Services.

Donor: Irene and John Thompson

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

 

This award was inspired by the impact Dr. Murdo MacKinnon had on a student in the mid 1960’s. His support of her, a single parent and mature student, ensured she stayed in University to fulfill her dreams and have two successful careers. This award is available to mature student who are registered in any degree program, with demonstrated financial need and who are supporting a dependent child or children while completing their degree program.

Donor: Sara Sutherland, ‘71

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

 

This award was established in honour of Barry Wheeler (BA ’99) to recognize his long-time service and dedication to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) as an advisor to students with disabilities. Barry is a passionate advocate for accessibility, academic success, and a strong U of G community, which has resulted in inspiring many students and colleagues. This award is available to students registered in any program and are registered with Student Accessibility Services, who have a medical, mobility or dexterity disability, and have participated in volunteer activities.

Donor: Various

Student Recipients: Brianna Martey, CSAHS

 

AWARDS REPRESENTING LONG STANDING TRADITION

The President’s Scholarships, the Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President’s Scholarship and the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor’s Scholarships are the most prestigious entrance awards at the University of Guelph and recognize students of academic distinction who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities and demonstrate the potential to become leaders in society. They are valued at $40,000 over four years and provide the opportunity for a summer research assistantship after the first year of study (approximately $8,000 stipend). Since inception these awards have provided financial support and academic guidance to 374 students, including the 14 new 2022/2023 recipients.

The Lincoln Alexander Chancellor’s Scholarships were 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.

The President’s Scholarship endowment fund is supported by numerous donors, including alumni, friends, faculty and staff, who have contributed more than $1.4 million since the program was established in 1987.

The Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President's Scholarship is the University of Guelph's most prestigious undergraduate entrance award for international students. It was established in honour of the University’s eighth president, Dr. Franco Vaccarino, to acknowledge his remarkable impact on the University.

Donors: Multiple Donors

2022-2023 President’s Scholarship Recipients :

  • Lindsey Wamboldt, CBS
  • Emma Lebrun, OAC
  • Zoe Brown, CBS
  • Cara Braun, OAC
  • Samantha Wheadon, CBS
  • Charli Shapiro, CSAHS
  • Denver Bubelich, CBS
  • Emma Kueneman, COA
  • Kaya Bartlewski, CBS
  • Livia Fleischmann, CEPS
  • Lily Eldon, CEPS
  • Swara Bangali, CBS

2022-2023 Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President’s Scholarship Recipients:

  • Aryana Gautama, Langc

22022-23 The Lincoln Alexander Chancellor’s Scholarship Recipients:

  • Sydney Yott, CEPS

The Brock Doctoral Scholarship is one of the most prestigious doctoral awards available at the University and is one of the top scholarships for graduate studies in the country. It is presented to scholars with potential to attain a high level of academic achievement and to make significant teaching and research contributions and who, hopefully, can be recruited to join the faculty of the University on completion of their degrees. Winners represent the very best in their College and at the University. It is hoped that award holders will be mentors for future Brock Doctoral Scholarship winners. Equally weighted selection criteria include: (i) sustained, outstanding academic performance; (ii) history of leadership and/or service in schools and the community; (iii) evidence of strong teaching and research skills; (iv) demonstrated outstanding communication skills, and (v) excellent potential for research and teaching as assessed by the College Dean.

Donors: Dr. William Brock, BSA ’58, FELL ’98, Hon. DLaw. ’02 and Mrs. Anne Brock

2022-2023 Recipient:

  • Olivia Dobson, CSAHS

Continuing Award Recipients:

  • Heather Petrick, CBS
  • Amy Kipp, CSAHS

These University-wide entrance awards, worth $2,000, were established in 1996 by the Vander Pol family of Rol-Land Farms in Blenheim, Ontario. Funded through an endowment established by Hank Vander Pol, OAC ’65, Peter, Art and Eric Vander Pol, OAC ADA ’93 and their families, Rol-Land Farms Scholarships are presented each year to outstanding students entering undergraduate degree programs with a minimum 80% cumulative average.

Donor: Hank Vander Pol, OAC B.Sc. (Agr) ’65

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy. In total, 29 students received this award in 2022/23.

 

AWARDS REPRESENTING SPECIAL PEOPLE, CORPORATIONS & CLASSES

Larry Young, former student and graduate of OAC, believes that many of the problems we now face, e.g. climate change and environment pollution will have science as an important part in their solutions. This will require more scientifically educated people. The goal of this bursary is to financially assist a student in the process of acquiring an undergraduate science degree. This award is available to students registered in any Bachelor of Science program who have completed a minimum of 6.0 credits.

Donor: Larry Young, M.Sc.’80

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student contributing to civil society through international fieldwork that is part of a course of study; preference is given to students working in Africa. This $15,000 scholarship provides opportunities for international travel, as well as hands-on experiential learning, and helps develop leaders to excel in international development priorities. Recipients must be registered in full time studies with a minimum 80% average.

Donors: Students, alumni, faculty, staff, retirees, volunteers and friends of former U of G President Alastair Summerlee

Student Recipient: Laureen Owaga, CSAHS

Established by Peggy A. Pritchard and her husband, Andrew M. Kropinski, upon Ms. Pritchard's retirement from the University of Guelph in 2016. This award is available to international graduate students from a developing country who demonstrate financial need with a preference given to female students.

Donor: Peggy Pritchard and Andrew Kropinski

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

The Summerlee Humanitarian Scholarships are dedicated in the name of the seventh vice-chancellor of the University of Guelph, Dr. Alastair Summerlee. These scholarships reward students who have significantly engaged in humanitarian issues of global importance and provide them with a further opportunity to continue their work and build connections that lead to lasting change.

These awards of $10,000 each plus funds to support travel costs are available to students registered in any program with no more than 17.0 credits completed who have demonstrated a commitment to humanitarian efforts including but not limited to those affecting refugees, displaced persons, and populations affected by conflict and natural disasters through volunteer positions, prior employment and/or extra-curricular activities; and who wish to expand their humanitarian efforts internationally to either assist or advocate on behalf of these groups and/or participate in a conference dealing with these issues.

To learn more about the Summerlee Humanitatian Scholarships click here

Donors: The Angel Gabriel Foundation

Student Recipients:

 

  • Noah Irvine, CSAHS
  • Reem Saleh, CBS

These generous scholarships are provided by the William and Nona Heaslip Foundation and provide $15,000 annually to six students in years two through four. 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.

William Arthurs Heaslip, a member of the Order of Canada, was chair and CEO of Grafton Group Ltd., the second-largest men's retail clothing chain in Canada. Nona Macdonald Heaslip is a former journalist and public relations specialist. Nona Heaslip is a dear friend of the University’s and was a member of The BetterPlanet Project Campaign Cabinet.

Donors: The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy. In total, 3 new and 3 continuing students received this award in 2022/23.

These bursaries were established by Mr. and Mrs. Jones in memory of their late son, Steven Jones (B.Comm. ’97). Several awards of $2,500 are available for students entering any degree program at the University of Guelph.

Donors: Harry and Brenda Jones

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy. In total, 43 students received this award in 2022/23

This award of $25,000 is presented annually to an international female student from a developing country who has demonstrated a commitment to social change entering either a masters or doctoral program. The recipient is selected on the basis of academic achievement, combined with a demonstrated commitment to social change.

Donor: The Estate of Nora Cebotarev

Student Recipient:

  • Caren Colaco, CSAHS

Created with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program, this endowed scholarship of $1,500 supports a student registered in a program offered by the College of Biological Science who has completed between 5.0 and 17.5 credits, and has demonstrated exemplary leadership through involvement with on-campus or off-campus volunteer activities (student associations/charitable or non-profit organizations). This award is in memory of Hung-So Chow Yuen, alumna Stacey Yuen’s (CBS B.Sc. Hon ’03) late Grandmother.

Donors: John and Agnes Yuen

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

Created with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program, this endowed scholarship of $1,500 supports a student registered in a program offered by the College of Business and Economics who has completed between 5.0 and 17.5 credits and has demonstrated exemplary leadership through involvement with on-campus or off-campus volunteer activities (student associations/charitable or non-profit organizations).

Donors: John and Agnes Yuen

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

On behalf of his family, Peter J. Devine, former member of the Board of Governors, has established two identical scholarships 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. Students entering any degree program at the University with a minimum 80% admission average, who are Aboriginal, who have a disability, or who are members of a racial minority may apply.

Preference will be given to students of African-Canadian descent. Each Devine Family Scholarship, awarded twice every four years, is valued at $40,000, payable over four years of full-time study, provided the recipient maintains the minimum stated grade average.

Donor: Peter J. Devine

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

Established by Michael Walsh, BA ’69, MA ’70, PhD ’93, and Virginia (Trimble) Walsh, BA ’72, with the aid of the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. This $1,500 scholarship supports students registered in the Philosophy major of the B.A. program with at least 10.0 credits completed.

Donors: F. Michael Walsh, ARTS BA ’69, MA ’70, PhD ’93, and D. Virginia Walsh, ARTS BA ’72

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

Family, friends and colleagues of the late Virginia Gray, former Director of the Office of Open Learning, have established and contributed to the Virginia L. Gray Memorial Bursary as a tribute to her outstanding work in continuing and distance education over 38 years at the University of Guelph. This award covers the cost of enrolling in one distance or continuing education course.

Donors: Susan Fowlie, Chris Gray, Desire2Learn and other family, friends and colleagues of Virginia Gray

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

These bursaries have been supported by students, staff and friends to provide students access to the Open Learning program at Guelph and distance education courses that are offered for professional development and personal enrichment. Bursaries are awarded annually to individuals wishing to enroll in an Open Learning and Educational Support continuing education activity and/or in the Open Learning program (courses, certificates and diplomas).

Donor: Desire2Learn

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy. Two students received this award in 2017/18.

This award was created through an endowment and with assistance from the University of Guelph Graduate Scholarship Matching Program. This $7,000 award aims to encourage and recognize a student entering the Master of Fine Arts Creative Writing Program, who has demonstrated high academic performance and who is dedicated to developing skills in the craft of creative writing.

Donor: Edward Morwick, CSS BA ’70

Student Recipient:

 

  • Fatima Amarshi, COA
  • Sabrina Pinksen, COA

Continuing Award Recipients:

  • Hannah Foulger, COA
  • Jessica Poon, COA

This endowed award will provide one annual award of $2,000, renewable up to three years, to any student entering into the first-year of any program in the College of Arts with the highest admission average. Recipients of this award can have this award renewed for up to three years provided they continue to demonstrate a minimum 80% cumulative average.

Donor: Edward Morwick, CSS BA ’70

Student Recipient:

 

  • Levi Prost, COA
  • Lea Rose Cole, COA
  • Emily Lindzon, COA
  • Grace Nelson, COA

Continuing Award Recipients:

 

  • Melody Pilchak, COA
  • Anna Golding, COA
  • Lily Seedhouse, COA
  • Sofia Trillia, COA
  • Olicare Owen, COA
  • Rose VanHemmen, COA
  • Jillian McLaughlin, COA
  • Lauren  Haley, COA
  • Jillian Lek, COA

 

Established by Ted Morwick, honorary Alumnus, in support of the conservation and protection of water resources. These three awards of $20,000 each are available to students entering a full-time MSc. or PhD within the College of Biological Science with a focus on water research in one of the three themed areas; Physiology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and with a minimum 80% admission average.

Donor: Edward Morwick, CSS BA ’70

Student Recipient:

  • Alexa Scott, CBS
  • Kayley Head, CBS
  • Elizabeth Manchester, CBS

Established by Ted Morwick, honorary Alumnus, in support of the conservation and protection of water resources. These three awards of $20,000 each are available to students entering a full-time MASc, or PhD within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences in Water Resources Engineering who have the strongest research potential and the highest academic standing.

Donor: Edward Morwick, CSS BA ‘70

Student Recipient:

  • Sarah Rixon, CEPS
  • Ceiligh Mackie, CEPS

The Morwick Undergraduate Summer Research Assistantship in Aquatic Biology was established by Edward (Ted) Morwick, honorary Alumnus, in support of the conservation and protection of water resources. The award, valued at $6000 for at least a 13-week period between May 1 and August 31, is available to undergraduate students who are registered in a College of Biological Science (CBS) major; have completed at least 7.5 credits; have a minimum cumulative GPA of 75%; and have an identified CBS faculty sponsor/supervisor. Research must relate to one of the three themes: Physiology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

Donor Representatives: Edward Morwick, CSS BA ’70

Student Recipient:

  • Hyun Ah, Kim

 The Morwick Summer Research Assistantship in Water will be used to support student research experiences focused in the area of water research.

Donor Representatives: Edward Morwick, CSS BA ’70

Student Recipients:

  • Lucas Bycraft
  • Hannah Oreskovic

The Morwick Summer Research Assistantship in Climate Change Research will be used to support two student research experiences focused in the area of climate change research.

Donor Representatives: Edward Morwick, CSS BA ’70

Student Recipient:

  • Alex Walsley
  • Morgan Jaggard

This scholarship valued at $2,000 is available to students entering any science degree program with a minimum admission average of 80%. Selection is based on high admission average with a preference to students graduating from Elmira District Secondary School.

Donor Representatives: John Kendall and Sandra Kendall

Student Recipient:

  • Zach McMurray, CEPS
  • Simon Shantz, CEPS

This scholarship of $3,000 established and endowed in spring 2007 by Mrs. Marion Hardy is available annually to an international student in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program. All international students entering undergraduate or graduate programs are eligible to receive the award.

Donor: Marion Hardy

Student Recipients:

  • Aahil Lakha, CEPS

These two awards are available for students in semesters three through six, with at least a 75% cumulative average and whose primary area of study is related to the natural sciences. The first award is based on academic proficiency. The second award is based on academic proficiency and demonstrated leadership with preference given to students from Ottawa- Carleton, Dundas-Glengarry- Stormont, Grenville, Lanark, Prescott-Russell and Renfrew counties.

Donors: Arthur Spoerri† and Rosmarie Spoerri

Student Recipients:

  • Anna Tavner, CEPS
  • Ashley Geddes, CEPS
  • Noah King, CEPS

These scholarships of $7,000 per year for up to two years are available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are entering their first Master’s program in the natural sciences and demonstrate a high admission average. These awards will be matched by the Graduate Scholarship Matching Program.

Donors: Arthur Spoerri† and Rosmarie Spoerri

Student Recipients:

  • Gwendolyn Freeze, CBS

The John Eccles Scholarship is awarded to a full-time student in semester 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 living in residence. The recipient will have demonstrated responsibility and leadership qualities through participation in residence-related activities and must have a cumulative average of at least 80% or will be in the top 10% of his/her program.

Donors: John Eccles, OAC BSA ’40, and Florence Eccles

Student Recipients:

  • GaonLee, CBS

This award was established in 1987 in honour of Dr. J. D. MacLachlan, the first President of the University of Guelph. Dr. MacLachlan’s energy, determination and leadership contributed greatly to the founding of the University of Guelph. During the 1960’s, Dr. MacLachlan worked tirelessly to effect the progression from college to university. He especially smoothed the transition stage for the Ontario Agricultural College, Ontario Veterinary College and Macdonald Institute by acknowledging the importance of their long-established identities. The J. D. MacLachlan Scholarship is awarded to the student entering the University with the highest admission average.

Donor: Bonnie C. MacLachlan

Student Recipient:

  • Parshast Sumbria, CBS

This $1,500 award was established and endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Mr. Ron Scriver (1946-2005) CPES BA ’76. The award honours Mr. Scriver’s outstanding 32-year career with the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre and his extensive collaboration, over the years, with colleagues throughout the University system. The Ron Scriver Memorial Award is offered annually to students who are registered in the College of Physical and Engineering Science. In recognition of Mr. Scriver’s educational experience at the University of Guelph, preference will be given to students pursuing studies in the Bachelor of Computing Science Program. The endowment fund for this award was matched by the Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS) Program.

Donors: Patricia Scriver and The Ontario Universities' Application Centre

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

This award was established in 1999 by Mr. and Mrs. Bev and Darlene Wilken in memory of their daughter, Stephanie Wilken, BA 1995. During her time as a student at the University of Guelph, Stephanie was an active volunteer in the Wellness Centre and following graduation she was a highly valued member of the Wellness Centre staff. The Stephanie Wilken Volunteer Award, valued at $1,000 is presented annually to a student registered in any undergraduate degree program, who has volunteered for at least two semesters at the University of Guelph Wellness Centre. The recipient is selected on the basis of academic performance in all courses and volunteer work at the Wellness Centre.

Donors: Darlene Wilken, CSAHS BA ’00 and Bev Wilken

Student Recipient:

  • Chloe Ocampo, CSAHS

This award was established in 1999 by Walter and Marian MacDougald’s children Bill, B.Sc. (H.K.) ’74; Doug, OVC DVM ’77; Jan, FACS B.A.Sc. ’77; Pat; and Ormond, OAC B.Sc. (Agr.) ’86 to celebrate Walter and Marian’s 50th wedding anniversary and recognize their encouragement of life-long learning. One award of $2,400 is provided each year to a student with a minimum of 10.0 credits and less than 15.0 credits, who is enrolled in the following programs/majors/minors: B.A. Sc., B.Sc.(Agr), B.Sc. (Env), B.Sc. (Food Science, Animal Biology, Nutrition, Forest Science), or DVM and who maintained a cumulative average of 70%. Preference is given to students involved in the study of food supply or utilization, farmland conservation or woodlot management.

Donor: Doug MacDougald, OVC DVM ’77

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

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, established this scholarship in her memory. The $1,500 Erin Demers Memorial Scholarship is presented annually to a student in their third semester, who has resided in an on-campus residence during their first semester and who has a cumulative average of 70% or more. Preference is given to students who have participated significantly in extracurricular activities.

Donors: Kate Demers, Kenneth and Nancy Fockler

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

Established in 1995 to honour Kenneth Osborne Hammill, OAC BSA ’51, a long-time friend of the University and retired plant manager of Blount Canada, this award was endowed with funding from the Blount Foundation. This scholarship of $9,600, payable for up to eight semesters in installments of $1,200, is presented on an annual rotation to an academically qualified student (with at least an A average) from the Province of Ontario, entering one of the following programs: B.A., B.A.Sc., B.Comm., B.Sc., B.Sc.(Agr.),B. Sc.(Eng.) or B.Sc.(Env.).

Donor: The Blount Foundation, Inc. (Blount Canada)

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

Established by the Estate of William Henry ‘Harry’ Hunter with the support of the Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS) program, these three awards of up to $4,500 will support students who are entering any program at the University of Guelph. This award was created to assist first-year students in accessing a post-secondary education and is in honour of Mr. Hunter’s late wife, Elizabeth Maud Hunter (Shier) who did not have the opportunity to attend the University due to the sudden death of her mother.

Donor Representative: Mark Shier

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy. Five students received this award in 2022/23

Established in memory of Kevin Durie, BA ’93, by his family and friends. This award recognizes outstanding service as a Residence Life staff member and volunteer and is available to students who are registered in any degree program on the University of Guelph campus, are a member of Residence Life staff and are academically eligible to continue as a Residence Assistant or as part of Residence Life staff.

Donors: Christine Blake-Durie, BA ’91 and other family and friends of Kevin Durie

Student Recipients:

  • TBD

Established in celebration of Dr. Ormrod's twenty-six years as a faculty member and nine years as Dean of Graduate Studies (1986 - 1995). For outstanding graduate students with a child or children in day care (public or private) and beyond the first semester of full-time or part-time study at the time they hold this award.

Donors: Douglas P. and Esther Ormrod Esther, OAC Class of '75, faculty, staff and friends and the university

Student Recipient:

  • Wenjing Zhang, CEPS
  • Razan Malla, OAC
  • Md Bodruddoza, CSAHS

The Acer Saccharum Bursary of $1,000 will be awarded to a student registered in any degree program at the University of Guelph.

Donors: Steven Ardron, B.Sc. ’09 and Celine Batterink, B.Sc. ’10

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

Established by the Havoic family, and inspired by the support that Barry Wheeler provided to David Havoic while he was a student at U of G. The award is available to students registered in any program.

Donors: Debbie Havoic and David Havoic, B.Comp. ’13

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

Established by the participants of the Spread Your Wings Alumni Travel program in recognition of the incredible education that travel affords. These awards are available to students registered in any degree program who have been accepted into a University of Guelph Study Abroad program with demonstrated financial need.

Donors: Friends of Spread Your Wings

Student Recipient: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winner’s name has been withheld to protect their privacy.

The award of $1,000 has been created by the family and friends of the late Vikki Kenny. The award recognizes the Vikki’s lifelong love of animals and passion for their well-being. Selection will be based on highest final grade in the course, Principles of Animal Care and Welfare.

Donor: Family and friends of the late Vikki Kenny

Student Recipients:

  • Jayden Thomas, OAC

Established by Kenneth and Irene Howard in memory of their son, Brian Kenneth Howard.

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).

Donor: Kenneth and Irene Howard with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

Established by the friends, colleagues and students of Larry Patrick Milligan, professor emeritus and former Vice President Research at U of G, in memory of his impact at the University and in the argi-food sector. Students graduating from any Doctoral program with a primary research focus in agri-food.

Donor: Friends, colleagues and students of Larry Patrick Milligan

Student Recipients: TBD

This scholarship was started in honour of Helen and Carl Mertz to support Indigenous students in STEM.

Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) students registered in any program in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, College of Biological Science, or the Bachelor of Science program in the Ontario Agricultural College, who have demonstrated leadership engagement in the community and/or at the University of Guelph. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated leadership through their involvement with Indigenous communities or organizations.

Donor: Graeme Reed

Student Recipients:

  • Marieve Mayer, CBS

The award is funded by Karen Morrison in memory of her parents W. Stan Morrison and Florence A. (McGillivray) Morrison to support any student registered in an undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph.

Students registered in any degree program with demonstrated financial need.

Donor: Karen M. Morrison

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winner’s name has been withheld to protect their privacy.

 

AWARDS ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY

 

This award was created in recognition of the Guelph Campus Co-operative’s centennial anniversary and the students who founded it. Preference will be given to students who are members of the Guelph Campus Co-operative. Available to 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%.

Donor: Guelph Campus Co-op

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

Established through a student referendum approved by the undergraduate student body, this award recognizes international students’ academic merit along with involvement/leadership activities during their enrollment at the University of Guelph.

Donor: International Student Organization

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy. Seven students received this award in 2022/23.

Funded through donations made to the University of Guelph Alumni Memorial Fund in memory of deceased alumni, this scholarship is available to students registered in any degree or associate diploma program at any campus who have completed a minimum of one year of full-time studies and are immediate relatives of an alumna/alumnus of the University of Guelph. The recipient will be selected based on academic achievement and volunteer contribution to the University of Guelph community.

Donor: University of Guelph Alumni Association

  • Student Recipient:
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  • Julia Mellary, CBS         
  • Nicole Litwin, OAC

This $1,500 scholarship is sponsored by the Professional Staff Association and is available for a full-time undergraduate student who is from the immediate family of a current or retired professional/managerial employee of the University of Guelph. The recipient must have completed at least five credits and have the highest cumulative average in the previous two or more semesters to be eligible.

Donor: Professional Staff Association

Student Recipient:

  • Henry Turner, Lang

This scholarship is provided to students whose leadership involvement makes a positive impact at the University of Guelph and/or the broader community. It is available to students registered in any program who demonstrate involvement in leadership opportunities that result in positive community impact, and who are from the immediate family of full-time, part-time, contractual or retired members of the Professional/Managerial Group at the University of Guelph.

Donor: Professional Staff Association

Student Recipient: No eligible recipients in 2022/23

Donor: Professional Staff Association

Student Recipient: No eligible recipients in 2022/23.

This $1,000 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 is given to the student with the highest admission average who is entering any degree program, is planning to live in a Guelph campus residence, and whose parents immigrated to Canada and have never participated in post-secondary studies.

Donor: Irene Thompson

Student Recipient:

  • Jongseo Kim, CBS

Established more than 20 years ago and funded annually by the University of Guelph Faculty Association, this $2,250 scholarship is awarded to a student from the County of Wellington, entering an undergraduate degree program with the highest admission average.

Donor: University of Guelph Faculty Association

Student Recipient:

  • Maeve Konyer, COA

This scholarship, established by the Faculty Association, is awarded in memory of the fourteen women murdered in December 1989 at École Polytechnique and is intended to attract women to a profession that is largely comprised of men. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance.

Donor: University of Guelph Faculty Association

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

This scholarship was established to foster women's participation in a profession which is largely comprised of men.  This award of $2,250 is available to female students who are registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, enrolled in the School of Engineering who are a Canadian citizens or a permanent residents of Canada

Donor: University of Guelph Faculty Association

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

Established in 1981, and funded by the United Steelworkers Local 4120, this $1,000 scholarship is presented annually to a student who is a member or former member, or who is from the immediate family of a member of United Steelworkers Local 4120, and who is entering semester two, three, or four of a degree or diploma program in the winter semester. If there is more than one eligible candidate, the award is presented to the candidate who has attained the highest relative class standing in his or her previous full-time semester, provided that a minimum of 70% standing is obtained.

Donor: United Steelworkers Local 4120

Student Recipient:

  • (TBD)

The University of Guelph Retiree Association established this scholarship in 2007 to provide support for an in-course student who is the child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a University of Guelph Retiree. The $1,500 University of Guelph Retiree Association Scholarship is provided annually to an undergraduate student with a cumulative average of 75% in the last two semesters of full-time study who has not won another scholarship in the current academic year.

Donor: University of Guelph Retiree Association

Student Recipient:

  • Aiden Shaver, CBS

The Guelph 175th Anniversary Scholarship endowment, funded by a leadership gift from the City of Guelph and donations from business and community leaders, was established in 2002. Held by The Guelph Community Foundation, this endowment provides a $2,000 annual award to a student who has graduated from a City of Guelph high school, registered in any degree program, and has completed a minimum of 4.0 credits with a 70% average and has demonstrated volunteer leadership on-campus or in the community.

Donor: The Guelph Community Foundation

Student Recipient:

  • TBD

Through a referendum vote in 2002, University of Guelph undergraduate students decided to pledge $600,000 over seven years to fund and endow bursaries for students who need support but are ineligible for traditional forms of financial aid, such as the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). This program, championed by the Central Student Association (CSA), resulted from a growing recognition by the CSA that there are many students who don’t qualify for either provincial student aid or U of G scholarships and bursaries, yet are still in need. In the academic year 2021-2022, 23 awards totaling $23,000 were distributed to full- and part-time undergraduate and diploma students. As well, 106 awards of $1000 were awarded as GSAP Access Bursaries.

Donor: Central Student Association

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy. In total, # GSAP Bursaries totaling $ were distributed in 2020/21.

This award of $2,500 is supported by Rogers Media Inc. and is available to students registered in any program who have demonstrated experience in sports media and sports broadcasting. Preference to students involved in on campus activities in the sports media and/or sports broadcasting areas.

Donors: Rogers Media Inc.

Student Recipients:

 

  • Tasha Falconer, CSAHS
  • Isaiah Sinclair, CEPS

 

The Muslim Society of Guelph has established this $1,000 award to recognize a student registered in any program who, through volunteer activities in the local community, have demonstrated a passion and commitment for building bridges in one or more of the following ways: facilitating social connections; breaking down barriers; and/or furthering intercultural and interfaith understanding to support vulnerable or marginalized people.

Donor: Muslim Society of Guelph

Student Recipients:

  • Ahmad Hassan, CBS

The Abell Pest Control Scholarship in Lyme Disease Research is a $5,000 award available to a student registered in any program offered by the College of Biological Science or the Ontario Veterinary College or the Ontario Agricultural College conducting research in Lyme disease

Donor: Abell Pest Control

Student Recipient:

  • Cyril Akwo, OVC

The Abell Pest Control Scholarship in Pollinator Research is a $5,000 award available to a student registered in any program conducting research in Pollinators, with a preference for those studying bees. Selection will be based on the strongest research potential in pollinators.  

Donor: Abell Pest Control

Student Recipient:

  • TBD

Established by the Uffelmann Connor family in recognition of the important role that education plays in creating opportunities for future success, particularly for this historically under-represented population. This $1,000 award is available to students registered in any program who self-identify with First Nations (Status and non-Status), Metis or Inuit ancestry and who demonstrates financial need. 

Donor: Uffelmann Connor family

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

Established by the Uffelmann Connor family in recognition of the important role that education plays in creating opportunities for future success. This $1,000 award is available to students registered in any program who is a first-generation student (First generation students (parents did not attend post-secondary studies, full-time or part-time, in or outside Canada at any time or in any program) registered in any program with demonstrated financial need.

Donor: Uffelmann Connor family

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

This award is available to full-time students registered in any program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences or the Ontario Agricultural College.

Donor: George and Lois Whetham

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

Established by Sleeman Breweries Limited in support of anti-racism initiatives and to encourage greater student diversity in graduate programs in Lang, CBS, and CEPS.

Black, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis),or racialized students registered in any graduate program offered by the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, or the College of Biological Science who have demonstrated financial need.

Donor: Sleeman Breweries Limited

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

Established by Orchard Therapy and owner/psychotherapist Sinisa Najcler (Nino) BA, MSW, RSW, this bursary provides students a financial resource in order to better their mental health and improve quality of life. Students enrolled in any program and registered with Student Accessibility Services with a documented mental health disability and demonstrated financial need.

Donor: Orchard Therapy

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

Established by Kevin Golding, former Chair of the Board of Governors University of Guelph and his wife Leigh and their family in support of the University of Guelph's Anti-Racism Action Plan to address racism, hatred and discrimination. Black students entering any degree program with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students from Ontario. Helen and Carl Mertz Scholarship

Donor: Kevin and Leigh Golding & Family

Student Recipients: This award has a financial need component and therefore the award winners' names have been withheld to protect their privacy.

 

ONTARIO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

*Student recipients to be announced

Among the external graduate awards students may receive while registered at the University of Guelph are Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) and the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science & Technology (QEII-GSST). These are awarded through an annual competition for students. Donors to the University of Guelph provide up to $5,000/yr. and the Province of Ontario provides up to $10,000/yr. for students awarded these annual scholarships and studying at Guelph.

View more information about the OGS/QEII-GSST Program at the University of Guelph.

The University of Guelph is grateful to its alumni, friends and corporate donors who have generously contributed to the OGS/QEII-GSST Program at the University of Guelph by establishing named endowments and annual commitments.

This OGS fund supports an annual award for graduate students studying in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and life sciences at the University of Guelph. The award will alternate between students in those two academic areas.

Donors: George R. Whetham, BSA ’53 and Lois J. (McNeill) Whetham, B.H.Sc ‘54

Student Recipient:

  • Natalie Houde, Integrative Biology

Established in 2002 by Tim Gilbert, BA ’85 a dedicated supporter of the College of Arts, Gilbert’s LLP OGS Fund is designated in support of an annual award for a student studying philosophy or history.

Donor: Tim A. Gilbert, ARTS BA ’85

Student Recipient:

  • Dylan White, Philosophy

Professor Emerita Kiyoko Miyanishi established this fund to support an annual Ontario Graduate Scholarship for students pursuing graduate studies in geography in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. Professor Miyanishi, who taught at the University of Guelph from 1986 to 2005, always encouraged her undergraduate students to consider continuing their studies at a graduate and post graduate level.

Donor: Dr. Kiyoko Miyanishi

Student Recipient:

  • Vanessa Smikle, Geography

This OGS Fund was established and endowed in 2002 by Dr. F. Michael Walsh, BA ’69, MA ’70, PhD ’93, a volunteer leader and advocate for the University of Guelph and the College of Arts. Dr. Walsh is a current member of the Heritage Fund Board of Trustees and a former Chair of the Board of Governors. He has directed the Dr. F. Michael Walsh OGS Fund in support of doctoral students in philosophy and history in the College of Arts.

Donors: F. Michael Walsh, ARTS BA ’69, MA ’70, PhD ’93, and D. Virginia Walsh, ARTS BA ’72

Student Recipient: No eligible recipients in 2022/23

This Ontario Graduate Scholarship fund was established in 2005 to honour Professors David Murray and James Snell upon their retirement. Between them, these distinguished educators devoted nearly 75 years of service to Guelph’s students, and established extremely high standards in scholarship, teaching, and service. Generously supported by the History department, and by colleagues, former students, and admirers, this endowment fund will sponsor an Ontario Graduate Scholarship each year for a student pursuing graduate studies in history.

Donors: U of G History department, colleagues, former students and friends of Professors David Murray and James Snell

Student Recipient:

  • Brenna Clark, History

Steven Diener, former member of the Board of Trustees, and his family, established this fund in 2004 in memory of Ilona Diener, who immigrated to Canada from Hungary in 1957. Ilona Diener had a lifelong passion for education and was a source of inspiration to many young people, encouraging them to pursue their dreams and aspirations. The Ilona Diener Memorial OGS Fund is designated to provide annual awards to graduate students studying life sciences.

Donors: Steven and Linda Diener

Student Recipient:

  • Morgan Mizzoni, Molecular and Cellular Biology

The BMO Financial Group designated its pledge to “The Science of Life, the Art of Living” campaign to the creation of a new endowment fund in support of the OGS program at the University of Guelph. Proceeds from the BMO endowment will help fund Ontario Graduate Scholarships for students in programs across the University. When fully funded, the BMO OGS endowment will support five Ontario graduate scholars each year.

Donor: BMO Financial Group

Student Recipients:

 

  • Philippe Chagnon Larose, Doctor of Veterinary Science (Population Medicine)
  • Aimee Copping, Critical Studies in Improvisation
  • Jakub Cameron, Mathematics & Statistics
  • Pengsongze Xue, Management
  • Laura Hanley, Food Science

 

This endowment fund was established in 2000 by the Scotiabank Financial Group as part of its “The Science of Life, the Art of Living” campaign pledge designated to a laboratory facility in the Summerlee Science Complex, and to graduate research supported through the OGS program.

Donor: Scotiabank Financial Group

Student Recipient:

  • Joshua Budd, Human Health & Nutritional Science

In making its corporate gift to “The Science of Life, the Art of Living” campaign, TD Bank Financial Group stated its commitment to helping students succeed in their post-secondary studies by designating its support to graduate scholarships available to students University-wide.

Donor: TD Bank Financial Group

Student Recipients:

  • Megan Day, Family Relations and Applied Nutrition
  • Benjamin Morling, Physics
  • Lucy Bilson, Critical Studies in Improvisation
  • Abhinand Thaivalappil, Population Medicine
  • Tessa Neilson, Management

 

Dr. Kenneth F. Gregory is a former chair of the department of microbiology. He and his wife, Marilyn have chosen to recognize their long-term involvement with the University of Guelph with the establishment of the Gregory graduate scholarship. This award sponsors an Ontario Graduate Scholarship recipient from the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology.

Donors: Dr. Kenneth F. Gregory and Mrs. Marilyn Gregory

Student Recipient:

  • Madison Turner, CBS    

  • Dr. John Carlyle & Joan Gilmour Gandier Memorial OGS
  • Robert Orr Lawson Memorial OGS
  • Anne Laidlaw ISA Veterinary Research Assistance OGS
  • Kitty and Lou Newman Memorial OGS
  • Ann and Myles B. Legate 1938 OGS Fund
  • Harold L. Bancroft Memorial OGS
  • Mildred Jean Dewar Memorial OGS
  • William Mounfield Memorial OGS
  • Mary Yeandle Memorial OGS
  • Mildred Cecile Johnston Memorial OGS
  • Dorothy Britton Memorial OGS
  • John Budd Memorial OGS/OGSST
  • Alumni OGS Funds

As well, the Alumni OGS Fund, created with donations received from hundreds of alumni, supports graduate scholarships in each of the seven colleges.

For a complete, detailed listing of the University of Guelph undergraduate and graduate scholarships, please view the undergraduate and graduate calendars.

† Denotes Deceased

 

 

 

 

 

Meet Julia Bryson

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Julia Bryson

 

Julia Bryson was a former bio-medical science student at Guelph. She is from Carlisle, Ontario.

Julia was a President’s Scholar as well as the recipient of the Dr. Lionel Bradley Pett Scholarship, and a College of Biological Science dean’s scholarship.

On campus, she was vice-lead of the University of Guelph’s Jack.org Chapter—a group that is part of a national student network transforming the way we think about mental health.

She was also a research assistant for the ECHO lab in population medicine at OVC, where she was able to explore her passions for global health, science and social justice.

 

 

 

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