University of Guelph Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships 2025

Established in 2001 in honour of Lincoln Alexander, Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Guelph and former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, on his 80th birthday They are intended to enhance student diversity and are one of the most prestigious entrance awards at the University of Guelph. Selection will be made on superior leadership ability and potential as demonstrated through positions held, extra-curricular activities, involvement in high school and communities and reference support. Students apply by January 25 by completing the online application. The scholarship will be renewed each year provided recipients remain registered in full-time studies and achieve a minimum 80.0% average in their previous academic year of full-time study and continue to demonstrate the leadership qualities on which the award was given. Recipients will be guaranteed residence, and guaranteed their first-choice preference for their first year of study provided the residence application and deposit are completed by the deadline date published by Student Housing Services. Recipients must provide an annual report to the President's and Chancellors' Scholarship Selection and Review Committee (PCSSRC) detailing leadership and engagement activities throughout the year. This award cannot be held with the President’s Scholarships or the Board of Governors’ Scholarships.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 25, 2025
• Value$42,500
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Guelph
• City to studyGuelph
• School to studyUniversity of Guelph
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

2 awards of $42,500 ($8,250 annually for 4 years of study plus one $9,500 stipend for summer research assistantship)

Requirements

Students entering a degree program with a minimum 90% admission average who have made significant leadership and innovative contributions to their schools and communities and demonstrate the potential to become a leader in society. In addition, students must be: Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis); or a person with a disability; or a person of colour/racialized person.

You are eligible to apply if you:

1. Are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;
2. Are entering the first semester of any degree program at the University of Guelph;
3. Have not previously attended a post-secondary institution;
4. Have at least a 90% admission average;
5. Have made significant leadership contributions to your school and/or community.

Interview Dates and Process

• Fall 2025 application will open by December 16
• Student Application Deadline: January 27, 2025 4:00 p.m. (EST)
• Reference Letters Deadline: February 3, 2025 4:00 p.m. (EST)

Application Deadline

January 25, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Guelph on www.uoguelph.ca to apply

For more details, visit University of Guelph Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships webpage