The University of Guelph offers a range of financial aid programs for international students, including scholarships, bursaries, and Work-Study. Through these programs, the University awards:
- 1.6 CAD million to undergraduate international students
- 3.7 CAD million to graduate international students
Internationalism is a big part of the University of Guelph community, and they have a huge number of scholarship programs to support students paying international fees who have demonstrated academic excellence.
A limited number of renewable international scholarships ranging in total values from 17,500 CAD to 20,500 CAD are available to international students who have not attended post-secondary studies and are entering the University of Guelph in September.
University of Guelph Scholarships for Undergraduate Programs
The University of Guelph offers a number of international entrance scholarships for UG programs. These entrance scholarships awards range between 5,500 CAD to 8,500 CAD and are given to students that demonstrate one or more of the following:
- Academic excellence - minimum admission average of 85.0% or equivalent
- Leadership abilities
- Extra-curricular involvement
Applicants don’t need to separately apply for these scholarships. They must complete the admission process by March 1, 2021, to be considered.
Some undergraduate scholarships for entering students are as follows:
Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President's Scholarship:
It is one of the most prestigious undergraduate scholarships for the incoming international students of the University of Guelph. It is awarded to students with outstanding academic achievements and leadership skills, and who have demonstrated significant contributions towards the welfare of their school and communities.
Every year one scholarship of value 42,000 CAD is awarded along with a research assistantship position and mentorship by a professor of the university.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Admission Average equivalent to 90% Canadian curriculum.
- Not previously attended a post-secondary institution.
Applicants must complete the online application by January 25, 2021. They are also requested to submit their Reference Letters by February 1, 2021.
International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships:
The International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship is awarded to incoming international students who are registering in the first semester of an undergraduate degree program.
Current Value for Fall 2021 (1st year) (in CAD) | Renewable Amount (2nd, 3rd, 4th year) (in CAD) | Total Value (in CAD) |
---|---|---|
8,500 | 4,000 | 20,500 |
7,500 | 4,000 | 19,500 |
6,500 | 4,000 | 18,500 |
5,500 | 4,000 | 17,500 |
Eligibility Criteria:
- Incoming students must register for both the fall and winter semesters in year 1.
- Must pay full-time International student tuition and fees.
For renewal of scholarship recipients must:
- Remain registered in full-time studies.
- Achieve a minimum 80.0% average in their previous academic year of full-time study.
Applicants must complete their Admission Application and apply for their scholarship application to their University of Guelph student account in two equal payments over the fall and winter semesters.
University of Guelph Undergraduate In-course Funding
The University of Guelph offers more than 3.5 CAD million in-course, need-based awards ranging in value from 500 to 50,000 CAD.
An undergraduate student typically applies for financial aid in the fall semester each year and the bursary or scholarship is awarded to their student’s account as a credit amount towards their winter semester fees. Some of the scholarships and bursaries for the international continuing students are as follows:
Scholarships:
The University of Guelph offers a number of in-course scholarships to students with good academic standing and involvement in extracurricular activities. A few of the in-course scholarships are as follows:
- Braithwaite Business Scholarships (Accounting and Business) - 5,000 CAD
- CCL International Co-op Scholarship (Bachelor of Commerce Co-op program) - 5,000 CAD
- Dorothy Britton Memorial Scholarship (BASc. program) - 5,000 CAD
- Frances M. Stretton Scholarship (Social and Applied Human Sciences Program) - 5,000 CAD
- IMCD Canada Limited Scholarships (Food Science) - 5,000 CAD
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum Grade of 75% in their previous studies
- Have completed between 10.0 to 12.0 credits
Applicants must complete the respective scholarship online application form. Scholarship recipients will be notified via email or letter with the award details.
Bursaries:
The University of Guelph offers a number of in-course bursaries to assist international students who are facing financial hardships. Students can receive one bursary per academic year.
A few bursaries are as follows:
- Tuition Assistance Bursary - 1,250 CAD per semester
- Hon. Solomon Olubunmi Oyediji International Bursary (Economics and Accounting) - 1,500 CAD
- International Emergency Medical Aid Assistance - Varying Amounts
- Norma Valeriote International Student Bursaries - Varying Amounts
- University of Guelph International Bursary - Varying Amounts
Eligibility Criteria:
- Demonstrate financial need
- Register with a minimum of 1.5-course credits
- Must pay international tuition and fee rates
To apply for these bursaries, applicants must complete the International Undergraduate Student Financial Need Assessment Form by the deadline dates:
- Fall Semester application deadline - November 1
- Winter Semester application deadline - March 1
- Summer Semester application deadline - July 1
University of Guelph Scholarships for Postgraduate Programs
The University of Guelph offers a wide range of entrance as well as in-course scholarships for international students studying a PG program.
The entrance awards are offered to students upon admission to a graduate program and are based on the student's admission application and their exceptional intellectual ability and academic accomplishment. Leadership skills, community presence, and long-term goals are also considered while selecting recipients for masters and doctoral scholarships.
Some of the entrance level postgraduate scholarships are as follows:
Scholarship | Benefits (in CAD) | Eligibility | Application System |
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Anna and Val Hovanec Scholarship | 14,000 | Masters program in an area related to women in rural communities; Admission Average | Admission Application |
Barrett Family Graduate Scholarship | 20,000 | First Class (A’) average in most recent studies; Doctoral program in Sustainable Food Engineering | Application by letter and through Research proposals. |
Brian and Diana Doody Graduate Scholarship in Engineering | 10,000 | 75%+ admission average; Master program in Applied Science Engineering | Admission Application |
Lang Graduate Executive Program Entrance Scholarships | 20,000 | Excellence in management, administration or leadership; Highest admission averages | Admission Application |
Morwick Scholarships in Water Resources Engineering | 20,000 | 80%+ admission average; Entering a full-time graduate program (MASc, or Ph.D.) | Admission application; Research Proposal |
Lang Doctoral Entrance Scholarships | 20,000 | First-class (“A-”) admission average; Doctoral degree program in Business and Economics | Application by Letter |
In addition to entrance scholarship, the University of Guelph also offers a number of in-course PG scholarship offered by individual departments:
- GFTC Legacy Fund Graduate Scholarships ($10,000)
- Glenn Gillespie Memorial Agriculture Economics Scholarship ($7,000)
- Graduate Scholarships in Economics ($35,000)
- GFTC Legacy Fund Graduate Scholarships ($10,000)
- College of Engineering & Physical Sciences Graduate Dean’s Scholarship ($1500 - $3500)
University of Guelph Bursaries for Postgraduate Programs
The University of Guelph provides support to international graduate students who are faced with unexpected, or unforeseen financial shortfalls while registered on campus. The University of Guelph offers both entrances as well as in-course bursaries.
To apply for these scholarships, applicants must complete the International Graduate Student Financial Need Assessment Form (NAF) and submit it to the International Student Advisor.
Graduate Entrance Bursaries are offered to students upon admission to one of their graduate programs and are based on the student's admission application.
These bursaries range from 1,000 CAD to 5,000 CAD.
Applicants are requested to complete the Registrar's Entrance Bursary application by March 1, 2021.
Graduate In-Course Bursaries provide assistance in the Fall 2020 and/or Winter 2021 semester(s) to returning international students with the cost of their tuition.
These bursaries are valued at up to 1,250 CAD per semester and the amount awarded to each student will be determined based on an evaluation and review of the financial shortfall indicated on the Financial Need Assessment Form.
- Peggy A. Pritchard and Dr. Andrew M. Kropinski Graduate Bursary
This bursary is awarded to in-course international students who demonstrate financial need. Selection preference will be given to female students.
Recipients will be awarded 2000 CAD.
- University of Guelph International Student Bursary
University of Guelph International Student Bursary is for continuing students registered in any graduate program and have completed a minimum of three semesters and have demonstrated financial need.
The value of this bursary varies depending on different programs.
The application must be submitted by November 1 for the fall semester; March 1 for the winter semester, and July 2 for the summer semester.
- Norma Valeriote International Student Bursaries
The Norma Valeriote International Student Bursaries are awarded to International students registered in any graduate program beyond class level 3 with demonstrated financial need. The value of this bursary varies depending on different programs.
At the University of Guelph, they want to ensure that students complete their degrees regardless of their financial circumstances. They also believe that a rewarding education from the university should be within the reach of every qualified student. The main aim of the University of Guelph is to provide its students with the best possible financial services and counseling in support of their educational goals. They have a wide range of financial services like scholarships, bursaries, travel grants, and on-campus work opportunities through the work-study, URA, and USRA programs.
Scholarships offered
Ontario Trillium Scholarship 2
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: Variable Amount
- Type: Awards
- Level of Study: Master
- Number of Scholarships: 76
Ontario Graduate Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $10,847
- Type: College-Specific
- Level of Study: Doctorate
- Number of Scholarships: 22
Rotary Foundation Scholarships- Global Grants
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: Variable Amount
- Type: Company-Sponsored
- Level of Study: Master
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: Variable Amount
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Master
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $2,500
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Master
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Deutschland Stipendium Program
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $4,363
- Type: College-Specific
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
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I got $2000 scholarship according to my gpa in diploma. The scholarship depends upon your gpa in your previous study that you completed in Canada.
I choose this university because I am familiar with it as I had completed my Diploma in Humber College that is opposite to the university building. So, I know the environment and pattern of the study. It is one of the best University in Canada that offers many opportunities for your career.
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No, I haven’t received any Scholarship but there were opportunities to get the post of Teaching Assistance if you match the criteria.
I applied to 4-5 universities based on the rankings. And I only got an offer letter from the University of Guelph hence I had no other options.
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Yes. I got the entrance scholarship of 7500 CAD/year and renewable with 4000 CAD/ year.
Because of the amount of liberty we have in choosing courses in our program. I can choose to take very diverse courses which may or may not contribute to my major or minor. Also in the engineering sciences, there is an emphasis on design which was really intriguing to me.
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I received an entry scholarship based on my high school performance which was $6800 in the first year
I chose it because of the overall rank of the university in canada. The cultural exposure and comforting environment was also my priority.
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It was never my first choice but I didn't want to miss an opportunity so I took it.
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I also received OSAP, which has covered my living costs.
I received a full ride to the school (scholarships based on grades), I liked the upper year course selection (ex. Cardiology course), the campus and city were close to home and familiar to me, and I liked the amount of research at the school. I applied to five schools with similar degrees (all biology) and had a 96% average in grade twelve.
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It's fairly simple, you need your parent's financial papers to see how much they make in a year, as well as some of your own banking information, and your profile is filtered through a system and any scholarship you're eligible for is applied the following semester.
I opted for this particular university because it had the program I wanted and throughout the tour I just felt like it was a place where I should go the school. Everything I was exposed to before I applied met my needs both through education and as a living means. It's easy to go out and do things but there are so many resources available to do really well in school.
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I applied and received an entrance scholarship. I applied before starting university. In terms of financial aid, I receive OSAP (grants as well as loans). These applications have to be periodically renewed but the process generally takes place online.
University of Guelph's ambassadors regularly visited our high school to offer more information and answer any questions we may have about any faculty. They provided several brochures which gave us plenty of insight into the campus life as well. I also attended an event known as "Ontario Universities' Fair" in Toronto where we were able to have conversations with a lot of current students at different universities before selecting which ones we wanted to apply to. I applied to about 4 universities and my top two I had trouble choosing between Guelph and Waterloo. I selected Guelph because it was a smaller school, I would be closer to home, and because I heard positive things about their science programs from upper-year students.
The campus was beautiful and easy to get around. Everyone on campus seemed so nice and welcoming. It also had professors who were well known in the industry I was looking to pursue. Giving me the opportunity to have them as references on my resume.
Location, program, and prices where all that I needed. I wanted to get away from my family and be on my own to discover myself. Plus there are lots of employment options nearby with constant transit.
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