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University of Guelph

Walter and Laura Scott Horticulture Scholarship

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Multiple disciplines
Disciplines
20000 CAD
Grant
Canada
Location
15 Aug 2026
Application deadline

About

Established In memory of Walter and Laura Scott, who had a life-long interest in tree fruit production in Ontario. 

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

One

Grant

$20,000 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 an award of $20,000.

Eligibility

  • Selection will be based on academic achievement and quality of graduate research project proposal in the area of Horticulture. Preference will be given to entering M.Sc. or Ph.D. students studying tree fruit science.
  • Students registered full-time in a program offered by the Department of Plant Agriculture with a minimum average of 75% over the previous two years of study and who are pursuing or planning to pursue studies in the area of Horticulture.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Multiple disciplines

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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