University of Guelph Awards Top Entrants with Prestigious President’s and Chancellor’s Scholarships
Ten incoming University of Guelph students will be recognized with the University’s highest entrance awards.
Seven students have received President’s Scholarships, in honour of their high school achievements, leadership abilities and citizenship activities.
Two students have been awarded the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor’s Scholarship, named for the former U of G chancellor. The award recognizes students, who are Indigenous, racialized or live with disabilities, who have made significant community contributions.
One incoming student has been awarded the Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President’s Scholarship, named for the former U of G president. This scholarship recognizes a top international student and potential leader who has made significant school and community contributions.
The recipients were honoured at a luncheon on Aug. 30, where U of G chancellor Dr. Mary Anne Chambers welcomed the scholarship recipients to the University and the wider Guelph community.
Chambers encouraged each student to strive for success in their field of study and positively influence the University community and the world.
“This is a time for new beginnings,” Chambers said. “Welcome to the University of Guelph and what I know will be some of the best years of your lives.”
“You have already demonstrated your capacity for greatness,” Chambers added. “It is obvious that you are aware of the challenges and opportunities that exist everywhere and are eager to play your part as we work to Improve Life.”
All scholarship winners receive $8,250 annually over four years, in addition to a $9,500 stipend for a summer research assistantship. Students will work with a faculty mentor in their discipline throughout their undergraduate degree.
Since the first President’s Scholarships were awarded in 1987, the program has gone on to recognize hundreds of exceptional incoming students. Funding comes through donations from alumni, friends, faculty and staff.