Application Deadline: January 23, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (EST)
LOCATION: Canada
The Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President’s Scholarship is the University of Guelph’s most prestigious undergraduate entrance award for international students. It was established in honour of the University’s eighth president, Dr. Franco Vaccarino, to acknowledge his remarkable impact on the University.
ELIGIBILITY:
You are eligible to apply if you:
Have submitted an application for admission and have a valid U of G student ID number;
Are an International (VISA) student;
Are entering the first semester of any undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph;
Have not previously attended a post-secondary institution;
Have at least an admission average equivalent to a 90.0% Canadian curriculum; and
Have made significant leadership contributions to your school and community.
BENEFIT:
One scholarship is awarded each year to the top international student. It is valued at $42,500; it includes a summer research assistantship position, mentorship by one of the university’s leading professors, and guaranteed first-choice preference residence for first-year of study (the residence deposit must be made by the residence deposit deadline date).