Published: 07 Apr 2025 44 views
As a complement to their Master's level graduate research, successful applicants will provide leadership within multi-disciplinary teams of graduate students, who will work with community, government and industry partners, and University of Guelph experts linked to the Arrell Food Institute to address global food issues.
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Master's Students - $50,000 per year for up to 2 years (6 semesters)
The scholarship will be applied to the recipient’s student account in three equal installments per year for the duration of the award. In exceptional circumstances, a one semester extension may be awarded, subject to approval by the Arrell Food Institute.
Scholarship offers are conditional on an applicant also being offered admission to and registering in an eligible graduate program at the University of Guelph. Being selected for a scholarship does not guarantee admission to a graduate program.
Students must be entering a Master's program in the Fall semester following the application deadline under the supervision or co-supervision of one of the Arrell Food Institute Chairs with a minimum first-class (A-) admissions average, whose research aligns with the vision of the Arrell Food Institute, which is to produce more healthy and nutritious food with less negative environmental and social impacts. In cases of extenuating circumstances, students may be able to defer the start of the award, subject to approval by their graduate program and the Arrell Food Institute.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements for their desired graduate program. Please refer to the OGPS admissions website for information on how to calculate your admission average. International applicants can utilize the International Credentials Guidelines to assess their academic background in relation to graduate program admission requirements.
The scholarships will be awarded following a selection process through which all application files will be screened and then reviewed by a scholarship selection committee based upon:
To be considered for an Arrell Scholarship, applicants must submit an application to a graduate program at the University of Guelph and an Arrell Scholarship Application.
Part 1: Submit a complete application for admission to a graduate program (including all required supporting documents) for Fall 2025 by the deadline:
Part 2: Submit a complete Arrell Scholarship Application by the deadline. A complete Arrell Scholarship application consists of the following items:
For more dtails, visit University of Guelph Arrell Scholarships webpage