Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President's Scholarship

About this scholarship

The Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President's Scholarship is the University of Guelph's most prestigious undergraduate entrance award for international students. The official scholarship page states that one scholarship is awarded each year to the top international student and that the award is valued at CAD $42,500. It also includes a summer research assistantship position, mentorship by one of the university's leading professors, and guaranteed first-choice residence preference for first year if the residence deposit is paid by the required deadline. The award is partial funding because the published value and benefits do not guarantee full tuition, fees, residence, meals, books, health insurance, travel, and personal expenses. Eligible applicants must have submitted an admission application and received a valid University of Guelph student ID, be international visa students, enter the first semester of any undergraduate degree, have no previous post-secondary study, hold at least a 90% Canadian-equivalent admission average, and show significant leadership contributions. The Fall 2026 application is closed as of verification, so apply_url is null.

Eligibility

• Submit an application for admission and obtain a valid University of Guelph student ID number
• Be an International (VISA) student
• Enter the first semester of any undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph
• Have not previously attended a post-secondary institution
• Have at least a 90.0% Canadian-curriculum equivalent admission average
• Demonstrate significant leadership contributions to school and community
• Meet University of Guelph admission and English proficiency requirements
• Apply only when the scholarship application cycle is open