Arrell Scholarships – University of Guelph

The Arrell Scholarships at the University of Guelph provide exceptional support for Master’s students whose research aligns with the mission of the Arrell Food Institute: producing healthy and nutritious food, promoting economic growth, and reducing environmental and social impacts within the agri-food system.

This prestigious award combines financial support with opportunities to lead multidisciplinary projects that address global food challenges alongside community, government, and industry partners.

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Scholarship Value & Duration

• $50,000 per year for up to 2 years (6 semesters)

• Paid in three equal installments per year

• Potential one-semester extension in exceptional circumstances

• Offers are conditional on admission to an eligible graduate program at the University of Guelph

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Eligibility

• Students entering a Master’s program in Fall 2026

• Minimum first-class (A-) admission average

• Research must align with the Arrell Food Institute’s mission

• Exceptional cases may allow deferral of the award, subject to approval

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Selection Criteria

Applications are reviewed by a scholarship selection committee based on:

1. Academic excellence

2. Relevance of proposed research and alignment with the Arrell Food Institute’s vision

3. Community involvement or experience, including volunteering or knowledge-sharing

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Application Requirements

To be considered, applicants must submit both:

1. Graduate Program Application

• Submit a complete application to a graduate program at the University of Guelph by the deadline

• Include a plan of research compatible with the Arrell Food Institute’s focus (e.g., food security, plant science, nutrition, consumer behavior)

• International applicants should follow International Credentials Guidelines to verify eligibility

2. Arrell Scholarship Application

• Statement of research interests and personal motivation (max 2 pages + 1 page for citations)

• Current CV

• Unofficial transcripts

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Application Deadline

• April 15, 2026 – Both graduate program and scholarship applications must be submitted by this date

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Conditions of Funding

• Register for UNIV*6050, a one-semester experiential learning course, or an equivalent supervised project

• Contribute time equivalent to UNIV*6050 to collaborative Arrell Food Institute projects

• Maintain full-time registration and satisfactory progress

• Cannot be held concurrently with Ontario Graduate Scholarships, QEII Graduate Scholarships, Vanier, or other listed awards

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How to Apply

1. Apply to a graduate program at the University of Guelph for Fall 2026 admission

2. Submit the Arrell Scholarship application by April 15, 2026

Questions:

• Scholarship process: Graduate Awards Officers, Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

• Arrell Food Institute vision & research focus: contact the Arrell Food Institute directly

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This scholarship is ideal for students who wish to combine cutting-edge graduate research with leadership in interdisciplinary projects addressing real-world challenges in the agri-food system.

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