2026 University of Guelph Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships E0689 (Up to $42,500)

Established in 2001 in honour of Lincoln Alexander, Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Guelph and former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, on his 80th birthday. They are intended to enhance student diversity and are one of the most prestigious entrance awards at the University of Guelph.

• Table of Content
• About University of Guelph
• University of Guelph Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Guelph Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Guelph Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Guelph Undergraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Guelph Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Guelph Undergraduate Scholarship

• 2 awards of $42,500 ($8,250 annually for 4 years of study plus one $9,500 stipend for summer research assistantship).

Requirements for University of Guelph Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

• Students entering a degree program with a minimum 90% admission average who have made significant leadership and innovative contributions to their schools and communities and demonstrate the potential to become a leader in society.
• In addition, students must be: Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis); or a person with a disability; or a person of colour/racialized person.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Guelph Undergraduate Scholarship

• Selection will be made on superior leadership ability and potential as demonstrated through positions held, extra-curricular activities, involvement in high school and communities and reference support. Students apply by January 25 by completing the online application.
• The scholarship will be renewed each year provided recipients remain registered in full-time studies and achieve a minimum 80.0% average in their previous academic year of full-time study and continue to demonstrate the leadership qualities on which the award was given. Recipients will be guaranteed residence, and guaranteed their first-choice preference for their first year of study provided the residence application and deposit are completed by the deadline date published by Student Housing Services. Recipients must provide an annual report to the President's and Chancellors' Scholarship Selection and Review Committee (PCSSRC) detailing leadership and engagement activities throughout the year.
• This award cannot be held with the President’s Scholarships or the Board of Governors’ Scholarships.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Student Application Deadline: January 23, 2026 4:00 p.m. (EST)
• Reference Letters Deadline: January 30, 2026 4:00 p.m. (EST)

For more details visit: University of Guelph website.