Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President's Scholarship
Two $42,500 awards for international students entering Guelph in Fall 2027, with a summer research assistantship, mentoring and guaranteed residence.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Canada
Funding
$42,500 plus a summer research assistantship, mentorship by a leading professor and first-choice residence in first year.
Eligible applicants
International first-year applicants with 90%+ and leadership
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Overview
Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President's Scholarship is offered by University of Guelph for Undergraduate study in Canada. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Cash award
Included
Summer research assistantship
Included
Residence guarantee
Included
$42,500 plus a summer research assistantship, mentorship by a leading professor and first-choice residence in first year. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- International (visa) students; Canadian citizens and permanent residents excluded.
- International eligibility
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents are directed to other scholarships.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Equivalent of 90.0% Canadian curriculum average.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Canada
Official eligibility summary
Applicants must be international (visa) students entering the first semester of an undergraduate degree with no prior post-secondary study, an admission average of at least 90% in the Canadian curriculum equivalent, and significant leadership in school and community. Canadians and permanent residents are not eligible.
Applicant profile
- International first-year applicants with 90%+ and leadership
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Canada
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants must be international (visa) students entering the first semester of an undergraduate degree with no prior post-secondary study, an admission average of at least 90% in the Canadian curriculum equivalent, and significant leadership in school and community. Canadians and permanent residents are not eligible.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Reference letters
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to Guelph
- 2
Submit the scholarship application by 8 March 2027
- 3
Referees submit letters by 15 March 2027
Application timeline
Application cycle
Fall 2027 application opens by 1 December 2026; student deadline 8 March 2027; references due 15 March 2027.
The listed deadline is March 8, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Guelph
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is March 8, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.