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Canadian Agricultural Economics Association Prize
The Canadian Agricultural Economics Association presents a book prize at Spring Convocation to a graduating student from the Agricultural Economics or Agricultural Business option of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. This award is selected on the basis of overall performance. No application is required.
Canadian Society of Animal Science Prize
The Canadian Society of Animal Science presents a book prize at the Scholarship Banquet to a student in the fourth year of the Animal Science or Aquaculture options of the B.Sc.(Agr.) program. This award is selected on the basis of outstanding scholarship. No application is required.
Canadian Society of Soil Science Book Prize
The Canadian Society of Soil Science annually awards a book prize, valued at approximately $100, to an undergraduate student whose course and project work reflect an interest in Soil Science. Students in any year of the B.Sc.(Agr) program are eligible. No application is required.
K. de Geus Memorial Prize for Plant Science
In memory of the late K. de Geus, a prize is awarded to a technical graduate. Selection is based on high standing in course work, and preference is given to students in the horticultural field. No application is required.
Noel Enman Memorial Award
Established in 1984, the Noel Enman Memorial Award is presented annually in memory of NSAC alumnus Noel Enman (1961–1983) to a technical graduate whose personality and fellowship have contributed to student life and activities, thereby gaining the respect of the students and faculty at NSAC. Nominations should be submitted through the office of the Dean of Student Services by February 18. The award is presented at the graduation class banquet prior to Convocation.
Etta PHYS0050 Prize
A $100 NSAC Bookstore voucher will be presented to an outstanding returning student who achieves the highest mark in the PHYS0050 course. The prize may not be awarded every semester; alternatively, more than one prize may be awarded in any given semester. No application is required.
Farm Credit Canada Business Planning Awards
Sponsored by Farm Credit Canada, the purpose of this award program is to encourage agricultural students to apply their knowledge and create “real-life” farm and related business plans for their operations (home, existing, or start-up). The awards are open to students in the final year of the Diploma in Enterprise Management program who complete business plans during the business project course (MGMT0201). Projects will be evaluated on the following basis: 60% on content, including realistic basis and accurate calculations; 40% on writing, format and presentation. A student who has received an FCC Farm Business Planning Award is not eligible for a second one.
Cash prizes are distributed based on the number of submissions from participating students (as individuals or teams). Prize monies are to be distributed to individuals or jointly to teams as follows:
- Less than nine submissions – no award
- 10 to 25 submissions – $4,000 (1st prize $2,500; 2nd prize $1,500)
- 26+ submissions – $6,000 (1st prize $2,500; 2nd prize $1,500; 3rd prize $1,000, 4th prize $1,000)
Prizes are presented at Convocation. No application is required.
H. J. Fraser Memorial Prize for English
In memory of the late Professor H. J. Fraser, a prize is awarded to a second-year student who has achieved excellence and provided significant contribution to the discussion in a first-year English course at NSAC. No application is required.
Dr. Gerry W. Friars Undergraduate Research Prize
The $250 Dr. Gerry W. Friars Undergraduate Research Prize is awarded at Convocation to the student who is judged to have completed the best written research report as part of the fourth-year project requirements. Dr. Friars, an NSAC Alumnus from 1948, was introduced to scientific research by an undergraduate research project, thus beginning a career in research and teaching. No application is required.
Governor General’s Medals
The gold Governor General’s Medal is awarded to the M.Sc. graduate from the current year with the highest compiled score for the thesis, thesis defence, graduate course record, and teaching performance. A silver Governor General’s Medal is awarded to the Bachelor’s graduate (B.Sc.(Agr.) or B.Tech) who achieves the highest cumulative academic standing in the program. A bronze Governor General’s Medal is awarded to the technology graduate who achieves the highest academic standing in the program. To be eligible, students must have completed at least half of their program at NSAC. No application is required.
Hanna CHEM0050 Prize
A $100 NSAC Bookstore voucher will be presented to an outstanding returning student who achieves the highest mark in the CHEM0050 class. The prize may not be awarded every semester; alternatively, more than one prize may be awarded in any given semester. No application is required.
JebJeb Prize for Preparatory Studies
A $100 NSAC Bookstore voucher will be presented to a mature student who achieves outstanding performance in all three preparatory courses completed in one academic year. No application is required.
Ketchum Manufacturing Company Limited Prize
The $100 Ketchum Manufacturing Company Limited Prize is awarded to a graduate of the Animal Science option. No application is required.
Leelee MATH0050 Prize
A $100 NSAC Bookstore voucher will be presented to an outstanding returning student who achieves the highest mark in the MATH0050 class. The prize may not be awarded every semester; alternatively, more than one prize may be awarded in any given semester. No application is required.
Novartis Award
The Novartis Award is presented at Convocation to the top all-round student graduating from the Veterinary Technology program who has particularly excelled in the area of parasitology. No application is required.
Patterson Law Prize
Patterson Law offers a $500 prize to any full-time student enrolled at NSAC who has lived or worked on a farm. Applicants are required to submit an essay (500–1000 words) regarding any major issue facing the farming community. The student who receives the award will be chosen on the basis of the quality of the essay written. Essays will be evaluated on the basis of insight into issues, quality of writing and readability, and organization. Applications must be submitted to the Awards Office no later than September 20.
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