Awards and Bursaries for In-Course Students
The University of Guelph-Humber has an extremely generous scholarship and award program that recognizes academic achievement, student leadership and extracurricular activities.
Recipients are acknowledged for achievements and the awards are designed to encourage further study and accomplishment. This means that students must be registered at a full-time level to receive an award, unless otherwise specified.
To be considered for a general University of Guelph-Humber need-based bursary, please complete the appropriate Financial Need Assessment Form below:
To apply for specific scholarships and bursaries, please review the information listed below as they may require additional documents. Please submit your application and all required documents online before the applicable deadline dates. If you have any questions, please contact Student Financial Services in GH112 or email finaid@guelphhumber.ca.
Fall Semester Awards:
Diversity Bursary
Five awards of $1,500 for Black, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Metis), and/or racialized students in any full-time program who have demonstrated financial need. Students must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person.
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7 by completing the Diversity Bursary application and the applicable Financial Need Assessment Form.
Justin Eves Scholarship
In memory of Justin Eves who was a person with dyslexia and died tragically in an automobile accident in 1995. The Justin Eves Foundation together with the University of Guelph provides these awards to undergraduate students who are people with learning disabilities. Selection will be based on academic achievement and demonstrated leadership through volunteer and/or extracurricular activities. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need and a diagnosis of “Dyslexia” or “Dyslexic characteristics”.
Students are required to provide a letter from the Accessible Learning Services advisor confirming a learning disability, and if applicable, a Dyslexia diagnosis and a personal statement outlining leadership abilities as demonstrated through volunteer and/or extracurricular activities.
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7 by completing the Justin Eves Scholarship application and the applicable Financial Need Assessment Form.
Samsonshield Foundation Justice Studies Bursary
University of Guelph-Humber Indigenous Student Bursary
Established in 2017, this bursary provides direct support to an Indigenous student with demonstrated financial need to assist with financing their education. One award of $2,000 is awarded to the student with high-demonstrated financial need.
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7 by completing the University of Guelph-Humber Indigenous Student Bursary application and the applicable Financial Need Assessment Form.
Media Community Merit Scholarship
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7 by completing the Media Community Merit Scholarship application and the applicable Financial Need Assessment Form.
Psychology Community Merit Scholarship
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7 by completing the Psychology Community Merit Scholarship application and the applicable Financial Need Assessment Form.
IGNITE Student Scholarship for Community Involvement
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7 by completing the IGNITE Student Scholarship for Community Involvement application.
IGNITE Scholarship – Early Childhood Studies Degree Completion
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7 by completing the IGNITE Scholarship - Early Childhood Studies Degree Completion application.
The Guss-Credit Union Bursary
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7 with the applicable Financial Need Assessment Form.
The J.P. Bickell Foundation Award
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7 by completing the J.P. Bickell Foundation Award application and the applicable Financial Need Assessment Form.
The Phillip Santangelo Memorial Bursary
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7 with the applicable Financial Need Assessment Form.
WeirFoulds Bursary
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7 with the applicable Financial Need Assessment Form.
First Class Scholarship
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7 by completing the First Class Scholarship application and the applicable Financial Need Assessment Form.
Ontario Indigenous Student Bursary
First Generation Bursary
To be eligible for this bursary you must be a first generation student (as defined above), a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada, or a Protected Person, an Ontario resident as defined by OSAP, registered in at least 1.5 credits at the University of Guelph-Humber, and in a state of demonstrated financial need.
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7 with a Financial Need Assessment Form and the applicable First Generation Bursary Form.
John Holland Excellence in Justice Studies Scholarship
Nominations can be submitted to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7. A fellow student, member of faculty or staff member can complete and submit the nomination package.
The Guelph-Humber Student Association and Alumni Bursary
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7 with the applicable Financial Need Assessment Form.
Caregiver Bursary
1 award of $1,000 for a student registered in any program offered by the University of Guelph-Humber who have demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who act as caregivers; a person who gives care to people who need help taking care of themselves. Examples of acting as a caregiver include but are not limited to caring for a family member or someone in their community; their own children, sibling(s), parent(s), grandparent(s), neighbour, or any dependent individual who possesses a cognitive and/or physical disability. Apply by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form and, if applicable, include a one-page letter outlining caregiving roles/responsibilities to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee. Selection will be based on financial need. This award can only be held once.
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7 by completing the Caregiver Bursary application and the applicable Financial Need Assessment Form.
Merit Scholarship for Part Time Programs
Multiple awards of $750 for students registered in any part-time program offered by the University of Guelph-Humber who have completed the required number of credits for their program with a minimum 80% cumulative average.
Selection will be based on the top 5 cumulative averages in each program. No application required. This award can only be held once.
Required credits:
Early Childhood Studies part-time program (minimum 14 credits and maximum 17 credits)
Community Social Services part-time program (minimum 14 credits and maximum 17 credits)
Justice and Public Safety part-time program (minimum 10 credits and maximum 12.5 credits)
Guelph-Humber Study Tour Travel Grant
Multiple awards of $2,500 for students registered in AHSS*3500 International Field Study in the summer semester with a minimum 70% cumulative average. Apply by using the UGH Study Abroad Application. Applicants will be asked to indicate reasons for travel, the relevance of participating in the travel opportunity to their academic studies, and the benefits of participating in the travel opportunity. The awards will be selected but not granted until the Study Tour participation. Selection will be based on academic achievement, demonstrated relevance of the travel to the student's academic studies, and benefit to the applicant. Students must attend the study tour portion of AHSS*3500 International Field Study.
University of Guelph-Humber Parent Bursary
1 award of $1,500 for a student registered in any program offered by the University of Guelph-Humber who have demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who are parents: supporting a dependent child or children while completing their program. ("Dependent child" includes the child of the student, less than 26 years of age, and dependent on support on such student. The following will also be considered children of the student: persons the student is adopting, stepchildren of the student; and persons related to the student by blood or marriage whom the student is the legal guardian. The restriction of 25 years does not apply to physically or mentally disabled children over 25 years of age who had this condition and were a dependent of the student before the age of 26). This award can only be held once.
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by October 7 by completing the University of Guelph-Humber Parent Bursary application and the applicable Financial Need Assessment Form.
Winter Semester Scholarships:
Nadia Singh Ghanny Scholarship
Established by faculty member Nadia Ghanny this award of $1,000 recognizes a student registered in the Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) program majoring in Justice Studies or the Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA) program Justice and Public Safety specialization offered by the University of Guelph-Humber who has completed at least 10 credits with a minimum 75% cumulative average. Apply by February 15, to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards committee with a one-page letter outlining the commitment to your personal educational journey and work experiences that have led you to the University of Guelph-Humber and, if applicable, include details of pursuing post-secondary education after gaining experience in the workplace. Selection will be based on a high cumulative average and the detailed letter that outlines your educational journey and work experiences that have led you to the University of Guelph-Humber Justice Studies / Justice and Public Safety programs. Preference will be given to students who pursued post-secondary education after gaining experience in the workplace. The scholarship can only be held once.
Complete and submit an application for the Nadia Singh Ghanny Scholarship
Lullaboo ECE Scholarship
Established by Lullaboo Nursery and Childcare Center in recognition of their commitment to the field of ECE in the ages 0-4, this award recognizes Early Childhood Studies students who share in their passion. Two awards of $2,500 are awarded to students registered full time in the Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies (ECS) who have completed ECS*2050 Curriculum Development I in the previous fall semester and who have demonstrated a passion for and commitment to working with children ages 0-4. Apply by February 15 to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee with a letter demonstrating passion and commitment to working with children ages 0-4.
Complete and submit an application for the Lullaboo ECE Scholarship
CSS Scholarship for Excellence in Online Learning
This is an automatic award. No application is required.
University of Guelph-Humber BIPOC scholarship
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by February 15 with a brief letter self-identifying as a Black, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) or racialized student.
Complete and submit an application for the University of Guelph-Humber BIPOC scholarship
Diversity and Community Engagement Scholarship
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by February 15 with a brief letter detailing the extent and impact of engagement in the community and/or at the University of Guelph-Humber and self-identifying as a Black, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) or racialized student.
Complete and submit an application for the Diversity and Community Engagement Scholarship
University of Guelph-Humber Student Services Scholarship
Nominations can be submitted to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by February 15. A fellow coworker or supervisor can complete and submit the nomination package and a letter of reference attesting to the student’s contributions and its impacts. The award may only be held once.
Dr. Evelyn Bird Prize
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by February 15 with a letter confirming the field placement completed in KIN*3190 was in a high school and if applicable, confirm if you are women’s varsity athlete and/or confirmation of acceptance into a teacher’s college program.
Complete and submit an application for the Dr. Evelyn Bird Prize.
University of Guelph-Humber Early Childhood Studies Online Scholarship
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
University of Guelph-Humber Business Practicum Scholarship
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
University of Guelph-Humber CSS Placement Scholarship
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
University of Guelph-Humber Psychology Placement Scholarship
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
University of Guelph-Humber Kinesiology Placement Scholarship
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
University of Guelph-Humber Early Childhood Studies Placement Scholarship
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
University of Guelph-Humber Business Scholarship
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
University of Guelph-Humber Psychology Scholarship
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
University of Guelph-Humber Early Childhood Studies Scholarship
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
University of Guelph-Humber Media Studies Scholarship
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
University of Guelph-Humber Kinesiology Scholarship
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
University of Guelph-Humber Justice Studies Scholarship
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
University of Guelph-Humber Community Social Services Scholarship
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
University of Guelph-Humber Accounting Achievement Scholarship
This is an automatic award. No application is required.
University of Guelph-Humber CSS Online Scholarship
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
Media Studies Research Excellence Scholarship
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by February 15 with the research project.
Complete and submit an application for the Media Studies Research Excellence Scholarship.
CSEP/SCPE Scholarship in Applied Exercise Physiology
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
Gold Medallion for Academic Excellence in Kinesiology
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
Virginia Gray Academic Medal
This is an automatic award. No application is required.
University of Guelph-Humber Student Leadership Scholarships
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by February 15 with a one-page description of leadership contributions and two letters of recommendation, one from an instructor and one from a member of the community served.
University of Guelph-Humber Scholarship in Nutrition and Metabolism
This is an automatic scholarship. No application is required.
Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism Scholarship in Undergraduate Research Excellence
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by February 15 with a research proposal.
Community Social Services Spirit of Volunteerism Scholarship
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by February 15 with a one page statement demonstrating commitment to volunteerism and one letter of recommendation from a member of the public who can attest to volunteer activities.
Outstanding Achievement in Early Childhood Studies Placement Scholarship
Nominations can be submitted to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by February 15. A University of Guelph-Humber Field Placement Course Instructor or Site Supervisor can complete and submit the nomination package and one page letter of recommendation attesting to the student’s outstanding placement activities.
Complete and submit the nomination package in Winter.
Outstanding Achievement in Community Social Services Field Placement Scholarship
Nominations can be submitted to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by February 15. A University of Guelph-Humber Field Placement Course Instructor or Site Supervisor can complete and submit the nomination package and one page letter of recommendation attesting to the student’s outstanding placement activities.
Complete and submit the nomination package in Winter.
Dr. Glenn Hanna Phi Epsilon Scholarship
1 award of $1,000 for students registered full-time in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies at the University of Guelph-Humber who are members of the Phi Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma Honours Society. Selection will be based on the most significant contribution to the Phi Epsilon Chapter of the Alpha Phi Sigma Honours Society during the previous or current academic year, which includes but is not limited to; demonstrating leadership, increasing member involvement, and fostering a sense of community within the society. Apply by February 15 to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee with a one-page letter demonstrating contributions to the Phi Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma Honours Society in the previous or current academic year. Preference will be given to a student who has not previously received this scholarship.
Complete and submit an application for the Dr. Glenn Hanna Phi Epsilon Scholarship.
Summer Semester Awards:
Professional Staff Association Scholarship
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by May 15 by sending an email to awards@uoguelph.ca and include the name of the family member of the Professional/Managerial Group of the University, and/or retired Professional/Managerial Group of the University of Guelph.
Graduation Awards:
Michael Nightingale Community Enrichment Award
This annual award has been established to honour Michael Nightingale, who served as the first Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer at the University of Guelph-Humber from 2001 to 2005. Throughout his tenure, Michael’s vision and dedication were critical in shaping both the academic and co-curricular environments at the University of Guelph-Humber.
This award is presented to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to the University of Guelph-Humber community, beyond their own program of study, and shares Michael Nightingale’s commitment to enriching the student experience at the University. The award consists of a certificate of honour, a permanent plaque displayed in the University of Guelph-Humber building, and a cash prize of $1,000. The successful candidate will be invited to and recognized at the annual Last Lecture.
Nominations can be submitted to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by February 15. Nominations must be submitted by a fellow student, member of faculty or staff member. Complete and submit the nomination package in Winter.
University of Guelph-Humber Gold Medallion for Leadership Excellence
Apply to the University of Guelph-Humber Awards Committee by February 15 with an outline of contributions made to the program and two letters of support.
CPA Graduation Prize
This is an automatic award. No application is required.