The University of Guelph is pleased to welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates for Arrell Food Institute Scholarships. This opportunity is open for Students entering a full-time graduate program.

The Arrell Food Institute Scholarships of $50,000 per year available to doctoral and masters level students to support research focused on agriculture and food.

About University of Guelph Arrell Food Institute Scholarships 

The scholarship will only cover their studies under their original award timeframe (e.g, Masters level for a total of 6 semesters for a total of $100,000, payable in instalments of $16,667 per tri-semester period or $50,000 per year). Recipients of the Arrell Food Institute Scholarships will be known as the Arrell Scholars. 

Brief Description

Scholarship Sponsor(s): The Arrell Family Foundation

Host Institution(s): University of Guelph, Canada

Scholarship Worth: $50,000 per year

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Masters & Doctoral

Nationality: Domestic & International Students

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for University of Guelph Arrell Food Institute Scholarships, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:

• Applicants must be domestic or international students
• Applicants must be candidate for doctoral and masters level students
• Applicants must enrol in full-time degree program
• Applicants for graduate program in the fall semester following the application deadline with a minimum first-class (A-) admissions average
• Applicants whose research aligns with the vision of the Arrell Food Institute.

How to Apply

Applicants should please submit an application for admission to an eligible University of Guelph Graduate program and a complete application (includes: statement of research and personal motivation; letter of support from prospective Guelph supervisor; and a CV) are due to the Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies by March 5 annually.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2023