Winners will be announced in October
By Diego Flammini
Assistant Editor, North American Content
Farms.com
Students currently enrolled in post-secondary education with an agricultural focus, and high school students considering an agricultural education may be eligible for a bursary from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.
Students from Southwest, Southeast and Northern Ontario are eligible to apply for the bursaries. There are a total of three available, each worth $3,500 per student; they are part of the OFA’s 80th anniversary celebrations with the winners being announced during the 2016 OFA Annual General Meeting & Convention.
To be eligible, applicants must be:
- Between 17-30 years old and currently, or entering into post-secondary education with an agricultural focus.
- An FBR or IFM member, or a child or employee of a current OFA member family
- Able to demonstrate an interest in agriculture and/or rural issues
- Able to demonstrate leadership and community involvement
- Able to demonstrate satisfactory academic achievement
Applicants must include a specific of criteria in their submission, including:
- A cover letter no longer than two pages explaining education goals and future plans in the agriculture industry
- Resume with a list of community and agricultural involvement and accomplishments
- Most recent transcript from high school or post-secondary institution
- A letter of recommendation
- OFA member number and relationship to membership holder
Applications must be submitted no later than Aug. 1, 2016.
Good luck to all those that apply!