October 7, 2026

Robert, Louis and Helen Shaw Memorial Degree Scholarships

Direct application

Amount varies

Eligibility

School
University of Guelph
Field of study
Agriculture
Level of study
Undergraduate
Year of study
First year

About this scholarship

University of Guelph student registered in B.Sc.(Agr.), BLA, B.Sc. with a major in Plant Agriculture, or BBRM.EQM, with demonstrated financial need and a 70% cumulative average. Preference first to first-year students from Peterborough County, then to other Peterborough County students. Recipients must meet OSOTF terms.

Several awards of varying amounts.

Apply by October 7 with an In-Course Financial Need Assessment Form; students are considered automatically once the form is submitted. Established by the Shaw Scholarship Committee with Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund matching.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • In-Course Financial Need Assessment Form
  • Financial need documentation
  • First preference is given to first-year students from Peterborough County, then to other students from Peterborough County.
  • Students are considered after submitting the required financial-need assessment form.