4-H Canada Announces Recipients Of 2020 TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarships

Sep 10, 2020

4-H Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarship.

TD Bank Group has generously provided $30,000 in scholarship funds for 2020, with a total of 12 4-H members from across Canada selected to receive $2,500 toward their post-secondary education in agriculture, agricultural science, or agricultural business this coming fall.

“Our ever-changing world has taught us that food security is more important now than ever, and we are proud to partner with TD in supporting youth who are pursuing post-secondary education in the field of agriculture,” said Shannon Benner, CEO of 4-H Canada. “We congratulate the 2020 scholarship recipients and wish them all the best in their educational and career pursuits.”

Together, 4-H Canada and TD are committed to promoting positive youth development and providing youth with tools and guidance to lay the foundation for a life-long love of learning in the field of agriculture.

"TD is proud to support 4-H Canada advance its mission to develop future leaders in agriculture," said Alec Morley, Senior Vice President, Agriculture Services, Business Banking. "We wish this year's scholarship recipients success as they pursue a career in an industry we are all reliant upon."

The 2020 TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarship recipients from Manitoba are as follows:

Oksana Iwanchysko

Agriculture, Animal System Specialization

University of Manitoba

Jada Ricard

Agriculture

University of Manitoba

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