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4-H Canada Announces Recipients of 2021 John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarship

Ottawa, ON – 4-H Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarship.

Fifteen 4-H members from across Canada will receive $1,000 toward their post-secondary education in a degree, certificate, or trade-based program for the upcoming academic year, thanks to the generosity of John Deere Canada.

“At 4-H, we’re building youth leaders with the passion and skills to create sustainable change, and we are proud to partner with John Deere Canada to further propel our youth in achieving their goals,” said Shannon Benner, Chief Executive Officer of 4-H Canada. “We congratulate the 2021 recipients and know that their 4-H background will help them navigate their educational and career pursuits with confidence, leadership, and resiliency.”

Together, 4-H Canada and John Deere Canada are committed to providing youth with tools and guidance to lay the foundation for a life-long love of learning. Our ongoing partnership continues to focus on the 4-H spirit of leadership, responsibility, and a deep sense of community.

“John Deere Canada would like to congratulate the 15 youth from all over Canada who have been selected to receive a scholarship towards their 2021 post-secondary education,” said Shaniece Nichols, Marketing Promotion Advisor at John Deere Canada ULC. “We’re always thrilled to have the opportunity to invest in and support Canada’s youth and couldn’t be more excited for this group of recipients who’ve certainly demonstrated how they are the future of community and business leaders. Congratulations and good luck to all recipients in the upcoming school year!”

Source : 4-H Canada

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