University of Guelph Arrell Scholarships 2025

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.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 15, 2025
• Value$50,000
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Guelph
• City to studyGuelph
• School to studyUniversity of Guelph
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

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.

Requirements

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.

Interview Dates and Process

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:

• Outstanding academic achievement;
• Relevance of proposed research and personal motivation to the vision of the Arrell Food Institute;
• Evidence of involvement and experience with community e.g. volunteer, knowledge sharing, or otherwise

Application Documents

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:

• Applicants to the Arrell Scholarships must submit an application for admission to a graduate program at the University of Guelph with a plan of research that is compatible with the Arrell Food Institute's vision (e.g. food security, plant science, consumer behaviour, diet and nutrition, etc.). 
  • For a listing of the many graduate programs offered and graduate application information, please refer to the website for Prospective Students.
  • Applicants are responsible for verifying they meet graduate program admission requirements before applying. 
    • International applicants can utilize the International Credentials Guidelines to assess their academic background in relation to graduate program admission requirements.
    • Questions about graduate program applications and requirements may be directed to the Graduate Program Assistant of the applicant's desired program.
    • Graduate application requirements can vary between programs. Applicants are advised to contact their desired department in advance to confirm if they meet the base eligibility requirements for their desired program.
• The graduate program application must be fully completed by the deadline listed above to be eligible for consideration, including all required supporting documents. 
• It is the applicant's sole responsibility to ensure that their graduate application is complete. 

Part 2: Submit a complete Arrell Scholarship Application by the deadline. A complete Arrell Scholarship application consists of the following items:

• a statement of research interests and personal motivations (maximum 2 pages, with additional 1 page for citations);
• a current CV;
• Unofficial transcripts;
• 2-3 references (names and institution/professional email addresses
• Name of their proposed AFI Chair supervisor/co-supervisor

Application Deadline

May 15, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Guelph on forms.office.com to apply

For more dtails, visit University of Guelph Arrell Scholarships webpage