Scholarships at University of Guelph

The Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President's Scholarship is the University of Guelph's most prestigious undergraduate entrance award for international students. It was established in honour of the University’s eighth president, Dr. Franco Vaccarino, to acknowledge his remarkable impact on the University.

One scholarship is awarded each year to the top international student. It is valued at $42,500 and includes a research assistantship position and mentorship by one of the University's leading professors.

Students with an outstanding academic record, who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities, who have demonstrated innovative and unique approaches to implementing change and/or bringing about improvements to life, and who demonstrate the greatest potential to be future leaders are invited to apply.

You are eligible to apply if you:

• Have submitted an application for admission and have a valid U of G student ID number;

• Are an International (VISA) student;

• Are entering the first semester of any undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph;

• Have not previously attended a post-secondary institution;

• Have at least an admission average equivalent to a 90.0% Canadian curriculum; and

• Have made significant leadership contributions to your school and community.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada are not eligible for this scholarship regardless of current country of residence or international school credentials. Please apply for a President's Scholarship or Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarship.

Students who submit this application will automatically be considered for an Academic Leadership International Entrance Scholarship.

Eligibility

International students entering post-secondary studies for the first time and registering in the first semester of a degree program in the fall semester.

Students' Responsibilities

• Submit an application for admission.

• Ensure that my admission application is complete and all documents are received as requested by Admission Services, University of Guelph.

University's Responsibilities

• Consider your application for admission and your scholarship eligibility when the required curriculum-specific supporting documentation, as stated on the Admission Services website, is received. Successful recipients will be informed of their scholarship with their offer of admission.

• Apply the scholarship to your U of G student account in two equal payments over the fall and winter semesters.

Conditions of Entrance Scholarships

• Recipients must register for both the fall and winter semesters in year 1.

• Recipients must pay the International student tuition and fees.

Renewal criteria

• Recipients must remain registered in full-time studies and achieve a minimum 80.0% average in their previous academic year of full-time study (typically fall/winter).

• Recipients must continue to pay the International student tuition and fees.

Students who fail to qualify for a continuing payment may re-qualify by subsequently obtaining an 80.0% or better average in the previous academic year of full-time study. Payments lost cannot be added to the end of the award period.

NOTE: Entrance scholarships cannot be deferred. Students who defer their offer of admission are reconsidered the following year based on the availability of scholarship for that cohort.