The Guelph-Humber Student Association Student Excellence Scholarship

The Guelph-Humber Student Association (GHSA) Scholarship is intended to recognize students who possess exceptional leadership abilities, integrity, and commitment to the betterment of society, in addition to their pursuits of an undergraduate education.

Award

This year we are offering three awards of $1000.00 each.

Eligibility

Must be a full-time student enrolled in one of the undergraduate programs offered at the University of Guelph-Humber. The student must have completed a minimum of 2.0 credits and have a minimum cumulative average of at least 75%.

Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate all of the following merits:

• The application of their talents and knowledge in improving the lives of others,
• The will and desire to use their knowledge for the betterment of society,
• Academic excellence, and
• Leadership development.

Application

To apply for this scholarship, please submit one 1000 word maximum essay, outlining how you have demonstrated the above listed criteria and why this makes you a suitable candidate for the scholarship.

In addition, applicants should provide up to a maximum of 2 reference letters. One of the reference letters must come from an academic source (i.e. faculty members, university support staff, etc.). All reference letters must be signed and include the provider‘s contact information.

Applicants must also submit an official transcript (an unofficial transcript with be accepted if it is signed by a Program Advisor) with their submission package.

Guidelines for the Essay

1.      The essay must be in 12-point font, double-spaced.
2.      The essay must have a cover page, clearly listing the student’s full name, phone number, email address and student number.
3.      Pages must be numbered.
4.      Essays must include a bibliography if outside sources are used. (This will not be counted towards the overall word count of the essay.)
5.      The applicant’s name must not appear on any page of the essay.
6.      Send an electronic copy of the essay to: vpacademics@ghsaweb.com.

Submission

Be sure to clearly label the application envelope being submitted with your full name and contact information (including e-mail address, mailing address and phone number). Remember to include the essay, the 2 reference letters, and an official (or unofficial transcript signed by a Program Advisor) University of Guelph-Humber transcript.

Incomplete packages will be discarded.

Submissions can be dropped off at the GHSA office (GH119).

*Remember to email an electronic copy of your application essay to Elton Wong, Vice President Academics, GHSA, at: vpacademics@ghsaweb.com.

Deadline

Submit the completed package to GH119 no later than 3:00pm, March 9, 2012.

Notification

All applicants will be notified. The winner of the scholarship will be contacted no later than mid-April 2012.

Payment of Scholarship Money

The scholarship money will be paid in its entirety by late April 2011.

Administration

The recipient of this award will be selected by the Scholarship Selection Committee, comprised of members of the GHSA, University of Guelph-Humber staff, and HSF Staff.

Any questions or inquiries can be addressed to Elton Wong, Vice President Academics, GHSA, at vpacademics@ghsaweb.com