Published: 06 Dec 2024 2,358 views
President's Scholarship was 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.
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Application Deadline | 25 Jan 2025 |
Value | $42,500 |
Country to study | Canada |
School to study | University of Guelph |
Type | Undergraduate |
Sponsor | University of Guelph |
Gender | Men and Women |
7 awards of $42,500 ($8,250 annually for 4 years of study plus one $9,500 stipend for summer research assistantship)
Awarded: In the fall and the recipient must be registered to receive
You are eligible to apply if you:
Students entering a degree program with a minimum 90% admission average who have made significant leadership and innovative contributions to their schools and/or communities and demonstrate the potential to become a leader in society.
Selection will be made on superior leadership ability and potential as demonstrated through positions held, extra-curricular activities, involvement in high school and communities and reference support. Students apply by January 25 by completing the online application.
The scholarship will be renewed each year provided recipients remain registered in full-time studies and achieve a minimum 80.0% average in their previous academic year of full-time study and continue to demonstrate the leadership qualities on which the award was given.
Recipients will be guaranteed residence, and guaranteed their first-choice preference for their first year of study provided the residence application and deposit are completed by the deadline date published by Student Housing Services.
Recipients must provide an annual report to the President's and Chancellors' Scholarship Selection and Review Committee (PCSSRC) detailing leadership and engagement activities throughout the year.
This scholarship cannot be held with the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships or the Board of Governors’ Scholarships.
Fall 2025 application will open by December 16
Student Application Deadline: January 27, 2025 4:00 p.m. (EST)
Reference Letters Deadline: February 3, 2025 4:00 p.m. (EST)
For more details visit: University of Guelph website.