(for a full-time student in the Faculty of Sc. (either M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in Biological Sciences, with a focus on animal biology, or who is in a first year of graduate study in good standing)

.Each year, one scholarship will be offered with a minimum value of $10,000 to a graduate student who: (1) is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in the first year of study in either a master’s or doctoral program in Biological Sciences offered in the Faculty of Science; (2) has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study; (3) will be undertaking research in animal biology; and (4) has displayed excellent potential or ability for scholarship and research. The recipient may not hold a major scholarship or any other similar support valued at $10,000 or more. Applicants must submit a completed Biological Sciences Award Application form. The Harold E Welch Memorial Graduate Scholarship is renewable for up to one additional year for a master’s student or three additional years for a doctoral student provided that the recipient: (a) is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in either a master’s or doctoral program in Biological Sciences offered in the Faculty of Science; (b) has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study; (c) has a research program focused on animal biology; and (d) continues to display excellent ability for scholarship and research. Applicants must submit a completed Biological Sciences Award application to be considered for the renewal award.