Entrance Awards by Application

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1 Entrance Awards by Application Apply on-line You do not require an offer of admission to apply! Activate you UWinID using your UWindsor Student ID# and PAC Code that was ed to you when you applied for admission. Then go to Financial Matters, then Search for Awards. The deadline for most entrance scholarships and bursaries for is March 31, 2018 unless otherwise noted. Award values may be disbursed to students in 2 term installments (fall and winter) and are listed as approximates for Where a total award value exists, the award is considered renewable generally over a four year period, provided that the requirements for renewal are maintained. Supporting documentation should be ed to award1@uwindsor.ca, faxed to (519) or dropped off in person to the Student Awards & Financial Aid Office, Lower Level, Neal Faculty of Education Building. Be sure to reference the award(s) that you are applying to. If you are submitting the same documentation for multiple awards, only one submission is necessary with a cover page identifying the award(s) that the documentation is specific to. Also please note, there are several entrance awards that you may apply to starting on August 1, 2018 that are not included in this list, so mark your calendar. Bill Eansor Award Award Value: $2,500 Value per term: $1,250 Total Award Value: $10,000 Final deadline: May 1, 2018 This award is presented annually to an undergraduate student entering the University of Windsor in first year on the basis of leadership ability, community involvement, and academic standing. The applicant must be accepted for admission to the University of Windsor, be registered as a full-time student (minimum four courses per semester towards an undergraduate degree), and have a minimum entering average of 80%. Application forms available for download from the Student Awards website under Forms for Scholarships, Awards, & Bursaries. Camello Doctor Family Music Heritage Bursary Award Value: $600 Two awards will be available annually. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students entering Year 1 of the Music program. Based on academic merit (minimum 70% admission average required) and financial need. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status) in Ontario who meet Ontario Student Assistance Program Ontario residency requirements. Eleanor Catherine Wallace Memorial Entrance Scholarship Award Value: $5,000 Value per term: $2,500 Several scholarships will be awarded annually to full time undergraduate students entering directly from a Canadian high school. Based on academic merit (minimum entering average of 80%), leadership potential, commitment to community and participation in school activities. Students must submit a short essay demonstrating their worthiness of the award. Preference will be given to students in the Arts, Humanities and Social Science programs, however students in other programs may be considered. All eligible students are encouraged to apply. Not tenable with other major awards. v.2 ( ) 1

2 Faculty of Nursing Entrance Award Award Value: $1,000 Open to students admissible into Year 1 of the Nursing (BScN) program directly from Secondary School. Application package instructions: Submit a typewritten paper, not exceeding 1,000 words in length, double-spaced, 12 font size, describing what you feel your contribution to the nursing profession will be, based on: a) your understanding of the nursing profession and b) factors that influenced your decision to become a nurse. The paper must follow proper essay format (e.g. Modern Language Association (MLA) format) and include a bibliography as needed. Your paper may be printed doubled-sided. Ensure that your name and University of Windsor Student ID number is included on your submitted paper. your paper to award1@uwindsor.ca by March 31, 2018 and it will be matched with your on-line application. Note: Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Intern. Baccalaureate (IB) /Adv. Plcmt (AP) Scholarship Award Value: $1,000 Students who have completed an International Baccalaureate (IB) or an Advanced Placement (AP) Program who are entering a full-time undergraduate program at the University of Windsor directly from full-time high school studies with a minimum entering average of 80% may be considered for this scholarship. Proof of enrolment/participation must be ed to award1@uwindsor.ca once an application is submitted and no later than April 1 and then proof of completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement/Enriched (AP) Program is required to confirm the scholarship by September 30. Apply online. Naim and Marianne Valente Ramia Entrance Nursing Award Award Value: $900 One award granted annually to a full-time undergraduate student entering Year 1 of the Nursing program. Based on academic standing. Financial need may be a consideration. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status). Outstanding Scholar Candidate Scholarship Award Value: $1,500 Value per term: $750 One hundred awards available to high achieving undergraduate students entering Year 1 of full time studies at the University of Windsor in any honours program. Eligible students must have achieved a minimum 85% from high school based on the top 6 U or M level courses. Based on community and/or school involvement. Candidates may be considered for continuation in the second year of the program for paid research positions, only if training in research methods and workplace safety is completed. Apply on-line. Project Hero Award Value: Full tuition and incidental fees Final deadline: October 15, 2018 The scholarship provides financial assistance towards the post-secondary education of children between the ages of of Canadian soldiers who have been killed while serving in domestic or international operations of the Canadian Armed Forces and Reserves any time since 2002, or where a soldier that took their own life and it was determined by a Board of Inquiry to be death by suicide attributable through military service. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative average of 60% and register in at least 80% of a full course load in order to qualify for renewal for each subsequent term (maximum eight terms). Apply online through the Awards Search function. v.2 ( ) 2

3 Ron W. Ianni Entrance Scholarship Award Value: $5,500 Value per term: $2,750 Total Award Value: $22,000 Four awards are available to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status) residing in Ontario who are entering any undergraduate program directly from an Ontario High School. Students must have a minimum scholarship average (based on final and interim grades as of May) of 95%, demonstrate financial need, and have developed strong leadership qualities through an ongoing commitment to school and community activities. Awards are renewable for subsequent terms on the condition that students maintain a minimum 80% cumulative average, and demonstrate financial need. Established in 1998 in honour of the late Dr. Ron W. Ianni, former President of the University of Windsor. School of Music Entrance Award for International Students Award Value: $500 Final deadline: October 31, 2018 Awarded annually to an international undergraduate student entering the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Therapy Program in the School of Music. Based on academic achievement (minimum 85% entering average required). Shaughnessy Cohen Memorial Scholarship Award Value: $2,950 Value per term: $1,475 Available to a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (includes those with Protected Persons status) student residing in Ontario who is entering a program in the Faculty of Arts or Social Science directly from an Ontario High School. Students must have a minimum scholarship average of 85%, and demonstrate financial need. Candidates must submit a 250-word essay which explains how their chosen program of study will benefit the public interest. The fund was established in 1999 by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association and Canadian Automobile Dealers Association to commemorate Shaughnessy Cohen's ardent support of the automotive industry and the community of Windsor. Sigma Chi Leadership Award Award Value: $1,500 Awarded annually to an entering student who has demonstrated leadership skills and is involved in extracurricular activities at school and/or volunteer activities/involvement within their community. A minimum entering average of 80% is required. Established in 2014 by the Sigma Chi Fraternity, one of the largest fraternities in the world, whose purpose is to foster the ideas of friendship, justice and learning. Sigma Chi has been part of the University of Windsor community since Specialist High Skills Major Scholarship Award Value: $500 Students who have completed the Specialist High Skills Major Program and entering directly from full-time high school studies into Year 1 of a full-time undergraduate program at the University of Windsor with a entering average of 80% or greater may be considered for this scholarship. Proof of enrolment/participation must be ed to award1@uwindsor.ca once an application is submitted and no later than April 1 and then proof of completion of the Specialist High Skills Major Program is required to confirm the scholarship by September 30. Apply online. v.2 ( ) 3

4 University of Windsor Entrance Scholarship Consideration for ILC Graduates Award Value: Refer to Open Entrance Scholarship Grid This application is for ILC students wishing to be considered for the University of Windsor's Open Entrance Scholarship Program. Students must be entering a full-time undergraduate program at the University of Windsor directly from full-time high school studies with a minimum entering average of 80% may be considered for a University of Windsor Open Entrance Scholarship. A student's top six, 12 U or M level courses or equivalent are used to determine the final scholarship average. NOTE: To be considered, you must not have taken a break from high school studies for a period of 12 months or more prior to your grade 12 year). University of Windsor Skills Competition Scholarship Award Value: $1000 Final deadline: June 30, 2018 Awarded based on verified participation at a specified skills competition at the University of Windsor. To qualify, students must be entering directly from full-time secondary school studies into a first year, undergraduate program at the University of Windsor. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the terms and conditions that specific to each competition award. Award winners must submit to the Student Awards and Financial Aid office their completed and signed acknowledgement letter. Further information can be found at Windsor Green Engineering Scholarships Award Value: $5,000 Value per term: $2,500 Total Award Value: $20,000 Up to four scholarships awarded annually to full-time first-year students who have chosen Environmental Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (Environmental option) Eligible candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status) meeting OSAP requirements for residency and financial need. Based on academic excellence. Candidates must have a minimum 80% overall entrance average from high school or college, and must maintain a minimum cumulative average of 75% while in the Environmental Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (Environmental option) program. Yves Landry Memorial Scholarship Award Value: $5,000 Value per term: $2,500 Total Award Value: $20,000 Up to four awards will be available to students entering directly from an Ontario High School, in either the Business Administration or Engineering programs. Based on scholastic merit (minimum scholarship average of 85%), proven leadership potential through school and/or community involvement. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status), residing in Ontario with demonstrated financial need. The award may be renewable in subsequent years of study provided the student maintains a minimum cumulative average of 80% and has proven financial need. This scholarship was established in 1998 in honour of the memory of Yves Landry, former executive head of Chrysler Canada. v.2 ( ) 4

5 For the following awards, student must apply on-line through the "Awards for Entering Students with Financial Need" application. Awards for Entering Students With Financial Need The "Awards for Entering Students With Financial Need" grouping allows applicants to complete one general application to be considered for several different need-based entrance awards. These awards are available to students coming directly from full-time high school studies. Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status) in Ontario who meet Ontario Student Assistance Program Ontario residency requirements, and can demonstrate financial need. Apply online. NOTE: To be considered for awards which fall under this category, candidates must also apply for OSAP assistance by March 31. The Chancellor Jackman Scholarship Award Value: $5,000 Value per term: $2,500 Total Award Value: $20,000 Up to three scholarships are available to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status) meeting OSAP Ontario residency requirements entering a program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences directly from an Ontario High School. Students must have a minimum scholarship average of 90% and demonstrate financial need. Jackman Scholars are eligible for renewal in subsequent years provided they maintain an 80% in-course average in their program of study and have proven financial need. This fund was established in 1998 by the Jackman Foundation. Canadian Italian Business & Professional Association Scholarships Award Value: $1,100 Value per term: $550 Interest from this trust will support annual awards for full-time undergraduate students entering their first year of Business Administration, Engineering and Science. Based on academic merit (minimum 80% entering average required) and demonstrated financial need. Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status) who meet OSAP Ontario residency requirements. Clare E. and Anne Winterbottom Scholarship Award Value: $2,600 Value per term: $1,300 Two awards (preferably one to a male and one to a female) will be granted annually to full-time, Year 1 students who are registering in the Faculty of Business Administration. Based on scholastic merit (minimum entering average of 80%), demonstrated financial need and citizenship -- Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status), residing in Ontario. Dr. Elizabeth Reeve Kishkon Entrance Bursary Award Value: $600 The interest from this fund will support an entrance bursary for a first year student entering a Social Science program, with preference given to a female student. Based on academic standing (minimum 70% entering average) and financial need. The successful candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (includes those with Protected Persons status), who meets Ontario residency requirements, who demonstrates financial need. This award was established in honour of Dr. Elizabeth Reeve Kishkon, the first female Mayor of the City of Windsor and recipient of an honourary doctorate from the University of Windsor in Dramatic Art Entrance Scholarship Award Value: $600 Awarded to a Year 1 student entering the Dramatic Art program with the highest entrance average and proven financial need. The recipient must be registered as a full-time student and be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (includes those with Protected Persons status), meeting OSAP Ontario residency requirements. v.2 ( ) 5

6 Eaves - Matthew Entrance Scholarship Award Value: $1,400 Value per term: $700 Interest from this trust will support one award to a student entering Year 1 in the Faculty of Human Kinetics. Based on a minimum entering average of 80% and financial need. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status) meeting OSAP Ontario residency requirements. Frank J. Ewasyshyn Electrical Engineering Entrance Scholarship Award Value: $2,300 Value per term: $1,150 One annual award to a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (includes those with Protected Persons status) residing in Ontario and entering Electrical Engineering directly from high school, with at least a 75% scholarship average and demonstrated financial need. Established in 2000 by friends and colleagues, in honour of Frank J. Ewasyshyn. Graybiel Entrance Scholarship Award Value: $1,500 Value per term: $750 Awarded annually to up to eight outstanding graduates of Windsor secondary schools. A minimum 80% entering average is required. Preference given to applicants entering English, History, French, Modern Languages, Social Sciences and Applied Sciences. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status) who demonstrate financial need. Established in 1995 by the Graybiel family. Howard Pawley Entrance Award in Political Science Award Value: $350 Awarded annually to a student who intends to major in Political Science; International Relations Students may apply for this award as well. The award is granted based on academic merit and financial need, and may be combined with other awards. Ian Douglas McIntosh Scholarship Award Value: $2,400 Value per term: $1,200 Interest from this trust will support an annual award to a student entering their first year of studies in the Odette School of Business. Based on proven financial need. Karen G. Needham Award Award Value: $1,500 Value per term: $750 An annual award to a student graduating from a Windsor/Essex County secondary school who is entering the first year of undergraduate studies at the University of Windsor. Based on academic merit (minimum entering average of 80% is required) and demonstrated financial need. The award honours the memory of a valued, long-service employee of the Leddy Library, Karen G. Needham. Through her work as a library assistant, Karen was dedicated to helping local high-school students build the library research skills needed to prepare for a successful entry into university-level studies. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status) in Ontario who meet Ontario Student Assistance Program Ontario residency requirements. v.2 ( ) 6

7 Mario Petretta Memorial Award Award Value: $1,400 Value per term: $700 Awarded to a full-time student entering Year 1 in the Faculty of Engineering. Based on academic achievement (minimum cumulative average of 80% required) and proven financial need. Eligible candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status) residing in Ontario; Candidates must have attended a high school in Windsor or Essex County. Meharry Drama in Education Bursary Award Value: $1,500 Value per term: $750 Interest from this fund will support one bursary annually for a student in Year 1 of the Drama in Education Program with financial need. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent residents (includes those with Protected Persons status), meeting OSAP Ontario residency requirements. Michael Hung Hang Chiu Memorial Entrance Award Award Value: $2,000 Value per term: $1,000 Awarded annually to a student entering Year 1 Engineering directly from secondary school on the basis of academic achievement (minimum 75% entering average required) and financial need. Established in 1987 through the Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals (Ontario) Education Foundation, by the parents and family of Michael Chiu, who graduated from the University of Windsor in 1965 (Civil Engineering) and died in Odette Family Entrance Award in Business Administration Award Value: $5,000 Value per term: $2,500 Several entrance scholarships will be awarded annually to Canadian and Permanent Resident students residing in Ontario, who are entering directly from an Ontario High School, to the Business Administration program. Based on scholastic merit (minimum scholarship average of 80%), citizenship (must be Canadian citizen or permanent resident residing in Ontario), with demonstrated financial need. Recipients may not simultaneously hold another major scholarship. These awards have been established through donations from Louis L. Odette and Edmund Odette through the OSOTF initiative. Ronald McIntosh Scholarship Award Value: $2,400 Value per term: $1,200 Interest from this trust will support an annual award to a student entering their first year of studies in the Odette School of Business. Based on financial need. Ronald Wagenberg Entrance Scholarship in Political Science Award Value: $1,800 Value per term: $900 Awarded annually to an outstanding secondary school student entering the Political Science program. A minimum 80% admission average required. Established in 1996 by the Faculty of Political Science. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status) who meet Ontario Student Assistance Program Ontario residence requirements and demonstrate financial need. v.2 ( ) 7

8 Ross Johnston Bursary Award Value: $900 The interest from this fund will provide one or more annual awards to Ontario students who are entering their first year of the Bachelor of Commerce program. Based on scholastic merit (minimum cumulative average of 66% is required). Candidates must be must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status) residing in Ontario, with demonstrated financial need. Established in 1997 by friends and colleagues of Prof. Johnston. If you have applied for 'Awards for Entering Students with Financial Need' through this awards search you will automatically be considered for this award. The Honourable Paul I.B. and Mrs. Tevis Staniszewski Bursaries Award Value: $1,100 Value per term: $550 Awarded annually to up to 3 qualified students entering first year from Windsor-Essex County secondary schools with a minimum 75% scholarship average and demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students enrolled in History (including the history of New France). Students must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status), residing in Ontario. Established in 1998 by Retired Justice Paul I.B. and Mrs. Tevis Staniszewski. v.2 ( ) 8

9 The following applications are only open to students graduating from a Windsor-Essex County secondary school. Agnes M. Ireland Award Award Value: $2,600 Value per term: $1,300 Up to three awards awarded annually to outstanding graduates of J.L. Forster Collegiate Institute/Westview Freedom Academy in Windsor, who have demonstrated financial need. Established in 1998 through the benefaction of Agnes M. Ireland. Brian Keith Briggs Memorial Entrance Scholarship Award Value: $3,400 Value per term: $1,700 Offered annually to the applicant who, during his or her secondary school program, has shown the best balance among academic, athletic, and social leadership, provided that he or she has participated in some organized sports in the Town of LaSalle. See special rules for documentation required. Clancy Fisher Award Award Value: $1,300 Value per term: $650 One award made annually to a graduate of W.F. Herman Secondary School entering the University of Windsor. Applicants must have a minimum 70% entering average; leadership in school activities will also be considered. Apply through the Guidance Department, W.F. Herman Secondary School. Cpl. Andrew Paul Grenon Award Award Value: $1,000 One award granted annually to a full-time undergraduate entering student who is a graduate of St. Joseph's Catholic High School in Windsor. Based on demonstrated leadership ability and community involvement. Financial need may be a consideration. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status). The award was established in memory of Cpl. Andrew Grenon, who was killed in Afghanistan in September Andrew was an excellent soldier, thought highly of by both his peers and superiors. He died doing what he loved in service of his country. Ed Lumley Bursary Award Value: $8,000 Value per term: $4,000 Total Award Value: $32,000 Several bursaries will be awarded annually to students entering Year 1 directly from a Windsor/Essex County high school, to full time studies at the University of Windsor. Eligible applicants must be in good academic standing and have demonstrated financial need. Recipients must commit to working with at least one mentor in an extracurricular activity throughout their undergraduate program. This bursary is not tenable with other major awards. Recipients may be considered for renewal in Year 2, 3 and 4 provided they continue to meet the eligibility requirements and submit a self-assessment letter and recommendation from their mentor each year. See Special Rules for additional requirements. v.2 ( ) 9

10 Kenneth and Rose Van Meer Memorial Entrance Scholarship Award Value: $1,600 Value per term: $800 This award is available to a gay male student registered full-time in Year 1 of the Honours Computer Science, Honours Communication Studies, or a Faculty of Science Honours program, with preference given to a Computer Science student. Based on good academic performance (minimum 80% cumulative average required) and demonstrated financial need. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status) who meet OSAP Ontario residency requirements. Preference will be given to a resident of Windsor or Essex County who has graduated from a Windsor or Essex County secondary school. Award is renewable in subsequent years, provided qualifying conditions are maintained. Marie Gott Bursary for Students at General Amherst & Villanova High Schools Award Value: $4,000 Value per term: $2,000 Total Award Value: $16,000 Several bursaries awarded to students of General Amherst and Villanova High Schools. Based on good academic performance (minimum 75% entering average required) and proven financial need. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status), residing in Ontario. Awards may be renewed for an additional three years provided all criteria are met. Marilyn and Joseph Bolton Award Award Value: $2,410 Value per term: $1,205 Awarded annually to an entering student who is a graduate of J.L. Forster Secondary School/Westview Freedom Academy. Based on academic merit (minimum entering average of 75% required) and financial need. Rotary Club of Windsor - Roseland Bursary Award Value: $1,000 Value per term: $500 Two awards, one each to Holy Names and Vincent Massey Secondary Schools. Minimum Grade 12UM average of 70% is required. Bursaries are awarded based on financial need, and documented contributions to the community and school. (See special rules for documentation required). v.2 ( ) 10