Daran and Bart Dziarski Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Completed Daran and Bart Dziarski Scholarship application

About this award

You can receive a one-time award of $5,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a first-generation student (your parents did not attend post-secondary studies) registered in the Management Economics and Finance major of the B.Comm. program at the University of Guelph. You must apply by May 15. When you apply, ask University of Guelph how and when you will hear back — whether it is through email, a student portal, or a phone call. Winners are selected based on who has the highest cumulative average. Since the number of winners is limited to 1 award, ask University of Guelph how many students typically apply so you can judge your odds. The award is paid in the fall, and you must be registered at that time to receive it. Ask University of Guelph how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, while others apply funds to tuition. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with University of Guelph whether it is a one-time award or if you can apply again.

Who qualifies

You must be registered in the Management Economics and Finance major of the B.Comm. (Bachelor of Commerce) program. You must also be a first-generation student, meaning your parents did not attend post-secondary studies, whether full-time or part-time, in or outside Canada at any time or in any program. You can be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a protected person, or a non-Canadian. A preference will be given to students who have not previously held this scholarship.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or international student
• ✓ Open to undergraduate students
• ✓ Studying Management Economics and Finance

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Academic RecordAvoid focusing only on your current term grades. Instead, ensure your overall cumulative average is as high as possible since this is the primary selection criterion. Check your official transcript to see exactly where your average stands.
• Application FormAvoid leaving any sections of the Daran and Bart Dziarski Scholarship application blank. Instead, provide complete details regarding your family's education history to prove your first-generation status. Double-check that you have answered every question.
• StrategyAvoid applying at the last minute on May 15. Instead, submit your materials early to ensure University of Guelph has received everything needed to calculate your average. Set a personal deadline for May 1.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award because you fit the major. Instead, remember that only 1 award of $5,000 is available, making it highly competitive. Have a backup financial plan in place.

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