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apply Applying Helen Carson Part time

Access Bursary

Student registered in the Food Science & Quality Manangement Diploma program who demonstrated financial need as determined by the University of Guelph's Needs Assessment

procedure Food Student

Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Access Bursary

The Ottawa Valley Seed Growers' Association presents 2 bursaries of $1,000 each, awarded in first semester to students in the Agriculture Diploma program or any Power and Equipment Centre students entering the Co-Op Diploma or one year certificate, who demonstrate financial need as determined by the University of Guelph’s Needs Assessment procedure. Preference will be given to students from Carleton, Leeds, Dundas, Frontenac, Glengarry, Grenville, Hastings, Lanark, Lennox and Addington, Prescott, Prince Edward, Renfrew, Russell or

Stormont Counties. Jr Ag & Heavy

The Robert Louis & Helen Shaw Mem. Dip. SS

Scholarship for degree and diploma students of the University of Guelph and its Colleges. Preference will be given to first year students from Peterborough County. Continuing students must be maintaining a cumulative 70% average and have involvement in local agricultural activities. Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the University of

Guelph's Needs Assessment procedure." Jr Ag & Heavy

Kemptville Horticultural Society

The Horticultural Society provides a scholarship to a student entering the Horticultural Diploma Program with a high academic standing and involvement in community events. Apply by letter (no more than on page) to the Kemptville Campus Awards Committee outlining your

involvement in community events. Please provide a copy of your junior year transcript along with your letter.

Jr in

Horticulture

OAC Diploma Travel Grants

Travel can be provincial, national or international and can include students needing to travel for course activity among the campuses. Students enrolled in OAC diploma programs with a

minimum 60% cumulative average at any campus of the University of Guelph who are travelling for coursework or experiential learning as part of the diploma program.

Jr or Sr student AG, Equine, Foods diploma program

Gord Bennett Memorial and OAC 43 Class Bursary

The family and friends of R. Gordon Bennett, OAC’43, a former Deputy Minister of Agriculture, have created bursaries of $500 each for OAC entering diploma programs with demonstrated financial need. Apply to your regional awards office using a U of G financial needs assessment form. Jr or Sr student AG, Equine, Foods diploma program

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Gwen Karr Memorial Bursary

Fund to assist students in a degree or diploma program of the OAC. The bursaries provide financial assistance to students with established need and are distributed at the discretion of the University Bursary Committee. Inquiries should be made to your campus awards

committee. Jr or Sr student AG, Equine, Foods diploma program Kincardine Shippers Association Travel Grant

OAC undergraduate and diploma students who wish to travel in pursuit of their educational goals. Students registered in OAC undergraduate or diploma programs with a minimum of 70% cumulative average who plan to participate in travel related to course study are eligible to apply. Financial need will also be considered. Preference will be given to students from the Municipality of Kincardine and the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

OAC 59-A & Ralph Campbell Memorial Leadership SS

Scholarship for a student in any diploma program at the OAC Campuses of Alfred, Guelph, Kemptville, Ridgetown. Leadership abilities as displayed by involvement in 4H, Junior Farmer, other high school and community activities, involvement in diploma class activities and committees, campus activities such as College Royal, judging, etc. and campus sports will determine the selection process. Students must have a 70% GPA with all projects and assignments having been completed in a timely fashion. Apply to your regional office with a one page letter outlining your qualifications for this award and include a University of Guelph Financial Needs Assessment Form."

Canon Garrett Bursary

Junior or senior student in Agriculture who demonstrates worthwhile qualities of leadership in athletics and student citizenship.

Jr or Sr student in Agriculture

Rod Odell Access Bursary

The Kemptville College Alumni Association presents five bursaries, awarded to first semester students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the University of Guelph's Needs Assessment procedure.

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W.T. Ewen Entrance Scholarship

The estate of the late Professor William T. Ewen, OAC faculty member in OAC who taught soil science, provides eleven entrance scholarships of $2,500 each to students entering an OAC Associate Diploma program at any campus of the University of Guelph. Applicants are selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement based on grade 12 grades (70% or higher), and participation in extracurricular and/or community activities. Preference will be given to students from a farming family in Ontario. Apply using the OAC W.T. Ewen Entrance Scholarship application form and include a U of G financial needs assessment form.

Jr student AG, Equine, Foods diploma program

Ontario Agri Business Association Bursary

The Ontario Agri Business Association with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program and the OAC Alumni Foundation, provides two bursaries of $500 each to students with

demonstrated financial need, (as determined by the University of Guelph’s Needs Assessment procedure), who are in semester 3 or 4 and are interested in animal production, field crops, or business. A minimum cumulative average of 60% is required. One student may receive both bursaries. Preference will be given to students involved in extracurricular and/or community

activities. Sr Agiculture

Canada's Outdoor Farm Show

Established by Canada's Outdoor Farm Show and the OAC Alumni Foundation, with the assistance of the Ontario government's OSOTF program. Apply to Student Financial Services with a completed Need Assessment Form by February 1. The letter should outline the reasons for participating in the meeting, competition, etc., and include a brief statement of learning objectives and appropriate invovement in student activities. Upon successful return from travel opportunity, student(s) should be willing to present report to classmates and/or faculty. Undergraduate students in OAC who have completed semester 4 in Agricultural Science or Agricultural Business or who have completed semester 2 of the Diploma in Agriculture program

(Alfred, Kemptville, Ridgetown). Sr Agriculture

Carl Fraser Memorial Scholarship

Agriculture Dairy Diploma Program with high academic standing in junior year and registered in one or more of the dairy course electives: Dairy Cattle Selection & Nutrition, Dairy Production and Large Herd Dairy Management and involvement with College Royal, judging clubs, 4H and

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Class of '69 Reunion Bursary

The class of '69 presents one bursary a senior Agriculture student. The selection will be based on a student who shows leadership and integrity and applicants who demonstrate financial needs as determined by the University of Guelph's Needs Assessment procedure.

Sr Agriculture

Grain Elevator & Processing Society

To a student registered full-time in the Associate Diploma in Agriculture Program. OAC Associate Diploma in Agriculture students at Ridgetown or Kemptville Campuses who have completed at least 6.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 80% are eligible to apply. Selection will be based on demonstrated leadership abilities based on involvement in extracurricular activities, volunteerism, and career goals. Apply by letter (not more than 2 pages) outlining your involvement in extracurricular activities, volunteerism and your career goals to your Kemptville or Ridgetown

Sr Agriculture

Harry Greenberg Bursary

Established by his nieces and nephews in memory of a man of integrity and selflessness who devoted much of his working life to the livestock industry in the Ottawa Valley and the

Outaouais. One bursary will be awarded annually to a senior student in Agriculture. The award will be granted based on financial need as determined by the University of Guelph's Needs Assessment procedure. The student must have achieved satisfactory progress in animal science courses during his/her junior year.

Sr Agriculture James MacMillan (Guelph)

(Student trans to Guelph)

To a graduating student who registers in a degree program in Agricultural Science or Agricultural Business at the University of Guelph. A minimum cumulative average of 75% at

Kemptville Campus is required. Sr Agriculture

Jim Vander Meer Memorial Scholarship

A scholarship has been established for students who have completed 6.0 credits of the Diploma in Agriculture at Kemptville Campus with a minimum 70.0% cumulative average. Selection will be based on academic achievement in dairy livestock as demonstrated by number of courses taken in the area of genetic evaluationand improvement, demonstrated leadership in community/campus extracurricular and volunteer activities and service to other students. Apply to the Kemptville Campus Awards committee with a letter (not more than two pages) outlining your community/campus extracurricular and volunteer activities and service to other

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Keith Dixon Memorial Scholarship

This award will be presented to a student continuing in an agriculture diploma program at any OAC campus. The student must have completed six credits and have a cumulative minimum average of 65% or higher. The applicants must apply to their regional campus by with a two page essay outlining their current involvement in farm activities and the reasons that they chose farming as a future career. The top essay from each campus will be forwarded on to the OAC Diploma Awards Committee at Guelph for the final selection.

Sr Agriculture

Ontario Cattlemen's Association

To diploma students with demonstrated financial need who are in their second year of the diploma in agriculture program at Alfred, Guelph, Ridgetown or Kemptville who have an interest in business and/or beef production. Students must have a minimum average of 50%. Apply by letter to your regional awards office stating interest, with a completed needs

assessment." Sr Agriculture

Ontario Pork Diploma Bursary

To Associate Diploma in Agriculture students at any OAC campus who have completed semester 2 with satisfactory academic standing and who have an interest in pork production. Apply with a financial needs assessment form and a letter of no more than two pages in length outlining interest in pork production. Selection will be based on highest financial need.

Sr Agriculture Ontario Soil & Crop

Improvement

Students registered at the Kemptville Campus who have completed a minimum of 6.0 credits of the Diploma in Agriculture program. Selection will be based on highest academic achievement

in courses in plant science and soil principles Sr Agriculture

Ottawa/Carleton Plowing Access Scholarship

Three third semester students from the Agriculture Diploma program, who demonstrate financial need as determined by the University of Guelph's Needs Assessment procedure. Preference will be given to residents of the Ottawa-Carleton Region. The award will be based

on high academic standing. Sr Agriculture

Ottawa/Carleton Plowing Match Access Bursary

Third semester student from the Agriculture Diploma program, who demonstrates financial need as determined by the University of Guelph’s Needs Assessment procedure. Preference

will be given to students who are residents of the Ottawa-Carleton region Sr Agriculture Ottawa-Carleton

Federation of Agriculture Access B.

Third semester student from the Agriculture Diploma program, who demonstrates financial need as determined by the University of Guelph's Needs Assessment procedure. Preference

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Russell County Dairy Producer's Committee Bursary

The Russell County Milk Committee will make one bursary available to a student who is entering third semester in the Agricultural program at Kemptville Campus and who

demonstrated the best effort during first year. The award will be granted based on financial need as determined by the University of Guelph's Needs Assessment procedure. Preference will

be given to students from Russell County. Sr Agriculture

Dr. Jack Britney Scholarship

Friends and associates of Jack Britney, a graduate of '57A and '60 degree and former faculty member in the School of Agricultural Economics and Extension Education, provide a scholarship of $1000 to a Diploma of Agriculture graduate. Apply by letter to your Regional Campus OAC awards office by April 1st outlining your intention to transfer to a degree program at the University of Guelph. To a graduating student in the Associate Diploma in Agriculture Program with high academic proficiency proceeding to any degree program at the University of Guelph.

(Scholarship will be awarded following registration in a degree program). Sr Agriculture

Credit Valley Harticultural Society

The Credit Valley Horticultural Society sponsors a scholarship for an OAC student studying in horticulture at the degree or diploma level who has completed 5.0 credits with a minimum average of 70%. Selection will be based on participation in extracurricular activities related to the field of ornamental horticulture and academic standing. Preference will be given to students who are residents of Mississauga. Apply to the OAC Awards Office or to your OAC campus awards office with a letter of no more than two pages outlining participation in

extracurricular activities in the field of ornamental horticulture." Sr

Horticulture

Newman Horticulture Scholarship

Student who has successfully completed first or second year in the Horticulture Diploma program at Kemptville Campus who has shown a special interest demonstrated by academic achievement in plant identification and/or plant propagation and landscape design.

Sr

Horticulture Ontario Fruit and

Vegetable Growers Scholarship

This Association and the OAC Alumni Foundation provide annually in units to diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture students with demonstrated financial need who are in Semester 3 or 4, are enrolled in Fruit and/or Vegetable Production and who had a cumulative average of 70% at the end of semester 2.

Sr

Horticulture

R.B. Whyte Memorial Prize

An award is available to a student on successful completion of first or second year of the Horticulture Diploma Program at Kemptville campus who has shown the most improvement overall."

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Walter Larter Memorial Scholarship

A scholarship to a student entering the third semester in the Horticulture Diploma Program with high academic standing in their junior year and involvement with College Royal, Hort club. Etc... and other community events. Apply by letter (no more than one page) to the Kemptville Campus Awards Committee outlining College Royal, judging clubs, 4H and other involvement with community events.

Sr

Horticulture

Alumni Access Scholarship

The Kemptville College Alumni Association presents two scholarships, awarded to third semester students, who demonstrate financial need as determined by the University of Guelph's Needs Assessment procedure, and have at least a 60% cumulative average in their junior year. Sr student in AG, Equine, Foods diploma program

Associate Diploma (ADA) 125th Anniversary

Students enrolled in any Associate Diploma program at Guelph, Alfred, Kemptville or Ridgetown who have completed semester two with a minimum cumulative average of 70% and who have demonstrated leadership ability in student organizations, 4H, Junior Farmers, or other rural community activities are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to students planning a career in farming or any aspect of the agrifood, turf or horticulture industries.

Sr student in AG, Equine, Foods diploma program Blackburn Scholarship

In commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Ontario Agricultural College, Dr. D.J Blackburn, a retired faculty member in Rural Extension Studies and former Director of the Association Diploma Program has established this $500 scholarship. Apply by letter citing athletic and leadership contributions to your Regional Campus Awards Office by May 15. OAC degree or diploma student who has participated in intercollegiate athletics and maintained a minimum cumulative average of 70%. Athletic excellence and leadership will be used to determine the recipient

Sr student in AG, Equine, Foods diploma program

David R. Leach Memorial Bursary

A bursary is provided in memory of David R. Leach (1950-1998) who entered OAC in 1969 as a member of the Class of OAC 73, and who graduated in agricultural science in 1974. David had a rare disability, progressive neuropathy, and his graduation was achieved as a result of his personal determination and dedication. The bursary is awarded to an OAC student who is physically disabled and who has demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic progress. Sr student in AG, Equine, Foods diploma program

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Dorothy and Clay Switzer OAC Diploma SS

This scholarship is for a student in the Associate Diploma program who has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability by involvement in OAC student organizations and activities. The current year's recipients of the OAC Associate Diploma in Agriculture ""125 Scholarships"" from Alfred, Kemptville, Ridgetown and Guelph will be invited to an interview. The interviews will be timed to correspond with an OAC multi-campus fall student leadership event. The eligible candidates are expected to participate in the leadership event. (no application is required)"

Sr student in AG, Equine, Foods diploma program Dr. Leonard H. Newman Access Bursary

One bursary is provided by Ms. Lenore Newman in memory of her father Dr. Leonard Newman to support a third semester student registered in any Associate Diploma program at

Kemptville Campus. Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the University of Guelph's Needs Assessment procedure and special interest in the study of field crops. Include a U of G. Needs Assessment form.

Sr student in AG, Equine, Foods diploma program Grenville County Federation of Agriculture

The Grenville County Federation of Agriculture offers one bursary to assist a worthy student who is enrolled in any of the diploma programs at Kemptville Campus. The award will be granted based on financial need as determined by the University of Guelph’s Needs Assessment procedure and academic standing, participation and achievements in 4-H, Junior Farmers and other community activities. Preference will be given to students from the Grenville County."

Growmark Inc. & FS Cooperatives Scholarship

Completed first year of the Associate Diploma in Agriculture, Agriculture-Equine Option or Food Science & Quality Management at the Kemptville Campus. Students who have demonstrated leadership and involvement in the field of Agriculture through extra-curricular activities, part-time work and/or volunteer work are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to students with an Ontario farm background and interest in pursuin full time employment in agriculture in the province of Ontario after graduation

Sr student in AG, Equine, Foods diploma program Hudson Burnbrae Foundation

Two bursaries are awarded, to provide financial assistance to two students in a diploma program at Kemptville Campus. Preference will be given to students from the counties of Grenville, Lanark and Leeds who are entering their senior year. The award will be granted based on financial need as determined by the University of Guelph's Needs Assessment procedure.

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James E. Alexander Memorial Scholarship

Selection will be based on the applicant's 4-H participation, academic standing, citizenship, community activities, and need as determined by the University of Guelph's Needs Assessment procedure. Preference will be given to students from Prince Edward County.

Sr student in AG, Equine, Foods diploma program Leeds Federation of Agriculture Bursary

Two bursaries are awarded to third semester students in any Diploma program, who demonstrate financial need as determined by the University of Guelph's Needs Assessment procedure. Preference will be given to the residents of Leeds County. Candidates will have demonstrated career interests in their field of study.

New Decade Access Scholarship

Semester 3 female students enrolled in Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Equine or Horticulture Diploma programs, and who have achieved an overall first year average of 70% or better. Preference will be given to students from Leeds or Grenville.

OAC Diploma Alumni Bursaries

For students enrolled in any diploma program offered by OAC at Alfred, Guelph, Kemptville and Ridgetown campuses. Students must have a demonstrated financial need and must have maintained a cumulative average of 60% or higher. Preference will be given to students who have participated in community and/or extracurricular activities. Apply to your regional campus awards office with a one page letter outlining your community and/or extracurricular activities including a completed needs assessment form."

Ontario Grape Growers Bursary

The Ontario Grape Growers Action Committee has made available funding for the support of students with good academic standing in semesters 2 and 3 of a diploma program

administered by OAC and demonstrated need of financial assistance. Apply to your awards committee with a completed needs assessment form."

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Prescott County

Federation of Agriculture Bursary

Prescott County Federation of Agriculture Bursary offers one annual bursary to assist a student enrolled at Kemptville Campus in a diploma program. This award will be made on the basis of Agricultural background and academic standing as well as participation and achievements in 4-H, Junior Farmers and other community activities. The award will be granted based on financial need as determined by the University of Guelph's Needs Assessment procedure. Recipient must reside in Prescott County.

Prescott County Soil & Crop Improvement Assoc. Bursary

To a student in the agriculture program residing in Prescott County who has shown interest and excellency in sciences related to agronomy. Students main residence must be in the Prescott County Sr student in AG, Equine, Foods diploma program

Robert Dobson Scholarship

Students who demonstrate Financial Need as determined by the University of Guelph Needs Assessment procedure. Applicants will be evaluated on their awareness of the effects of technology in their chosen area of study. Please attach a one-page essay to this application form by briefly describing how technology (equipment, tools, computers, etc.) has affected the area you have chosen to study in.

Sr student in AG, Equine, Foods diploma program Robert C. Skipper Scholarship

Students graduating from the Associate Diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture at Kemptville or Ridgetown planning to transfer to any degree program in OAC.

Sr student in Agriculture or Horticulture

Ont. Fruit & Vegetable Growers Access

Diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture students with demonstrated financial need who are in Semester 3 or 4, are enrolled in Fruit and/or Vegetable Production and who had a cumulative average of 70% at the end of Semester 2

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Ottawa Valley Seed Grower's Access Scholarship

To a third semester student from the Agriculture Diploma program and the Horticulture Diploma program, who demonstrate financial needs as determined by the University of Guelph’s Needs Assessment procedure. Preference will be given to students from Carleton, Dundas, Frontenac, Glengarry, Grenville, Hastings, Lanark, Leeds, Lennox and Addington, Prescott, Prince Edward, Renfrew, Russell, or Stormont counties, and have at least a 70% cumulative average in their first year of study.

Sr student in Agriculture or Horticulture James H McPherson

Memorial Bursary

To an Agriculture Diploma student based on financial need as determined by the University of Guelph's Needs Assessment procedure

Student in Agriculture