2024 Application Guide for University of Guelph Canadian Undergraduate Prestigious Awards

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN OCT/NOV

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 25th of January, 2024.

Scholarship Summary: 
The University of Guelph's most prestigious undergraduate awards are offered to Canadian students with an outstanding academic record, and who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities. Applicants must also demonstrate innovative and unique approaches to implementing change and/or bringing about improvements to life, and depict the greatest potential to be future leaders.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
1. Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;
2. Be entering the first semester of any degree program at the University of Guelph;
3. Have not previously attended a post-secondary institution;
4. Have at least a 90% admission average;
5. Have made significant leadership contributions to your school and/or community.

Value of Scholarship: 
The UG Canadian Undergraduate Prestigious Scholarships are namely as follows;
i. President’s Scholarship: CAD$42,500 ($8,250 annually for 4 years of study plus one $9,500 stipend for summer research assistantship) {9 awards available}
ii. Lincoln Alexander Chancellor’s Scholarship: CAD$42,500 ($8,250 annually for 4 years of study plus one $9,500 stipend for summer research assistantship) {2 awards available}

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Apply for admission into the University of Guelph
ii. Complete the Prestigious Scholarship application by Jan 25, 2024
iii. Submit letters of reference by Feb 1, 2024

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Guelph Canadian Undergraduate Prestigious Scholarship Page.