Featured byUniversity of Guelph
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Up to $17,500, payable over 3 semesters
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
At first glance, the thought of financing a university education might be overwhelming. University of Guelph believes that a rewarding education from them should be within reach for all qualified students, and the experienced staff are here to help. University of Guelph's priority is to provide you with the best possible financial service and counselling in support of your educational goals.
Benefits
The scholarship is worth two awards of $17,500 payable over 3 semesters.
Eligibility
- Selection will be based on: 1. Academic Record based on Admission Average only. ( /40%); 2. Academic Assessment from Referees ( /30% total, 15% for each referee assessment): Determined based on student’s research potential; critical thinking abilities; application of knowledge; and significance of the proposed research; and 3. Research Proposal ( /30%): Determined based on feasibility, significance, communication.
- Students entering any full-time graduate program in OAC who will be conducting research or studying issues related to conservation (e.g. resource, water, soil or species conservation). Preference will be given to students from Eastern Ontario (Ottawa-Carleton, Dundas-Glengarry-Stormont, Lanark, Prescott-Russell, Leeds & Grenville, Lennox & Addington, Frontenac and Renfrew counties) and/or students who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Metis). Preference will also be given to students who are not receiving any OAC entrance awards.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Natural Resource Management
Locations
Canada
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
15 Aug 2026
Apply by August 15th by submitting the OAC Graduate Application Form.
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