Applications available for 4-H Agriculture Scholarships

Source: Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food

Applications are now available online for the 2006 4-H Agriculture Scholarships.

This is the sixth year for the $2,000 scholarships, sponsored by the T.D. Bank Financial Group. The goal of the bursaries are to help 4-H members attain their educational goals in agriculture-related or agribusiness studies.

The scholarship recognizes 10 students from across Canada who plan to attend a Canadian college or university for agriculture-related or agribusiness studies. Endowments will be awarded to students who achieve the highest academic standing in the following geographical regions: British Columbia/Yukon, Western Canada/ N.W.T./Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

“The T.D. 4-H Agriculture Scholarship invests directly in the future of agriculture and agribusiness in Canada. We believe strongly in supporting the development of our greatest asset – our youth,” said Marie Logan, president of the Canadian 4-H Council.

“The T.D. Bank Financial Group is committed to supporting the education of our youth, and we are delighted to once again offer this scholarship,” said Matthew Holden, the Manager of Agriculture Credit Products with T.D. Canada Trust. “We know that 4-H members make significant contributions to agriculture in this country and we are very pleased to give these students assistance in reaching their academic goals.”

T.D. 4-H Agriculture Scholarships are open to all active 4-H members who have reached the age of 16, and who plan on attending a recognized program of agriculture or agribusiness studies within Canada.

The deadline for applications is October 4, 2006, with the recipients to be announced in November. Information and application forms are available online at www.4-h-canada.ca, or by contacting the Canadian 4-H Council directly at 613-234-4448, ext. 26.

For more information, contact:
Chris Forrest, Communications Manager
Canadian 4-H Council
Phone: (613) 234-4448, ext. 27


Matthew Holden, Manager, Agriculture Credit Products
T.D. Canada Trust
Phone: (416) 983-4373