The Manitoba 4-H Council is offering four scholarships, with a total value of $42,500, towards continuing education. These are available to current and former 4-H Manitoba members who are between 18 and 30 years of age as of December 31, 2021 and have been enrolled in the program for a minimum of five years.
“We are pleased to be able to offer these new scholarships, not only to current 4-H members, but also to alumni who either deferred post-secondary education right after school or those looking to return to further studies,” said Candace Tolton, President of Manitoba 4-H Council. “We very much appreciate the investment made by the Manitoba government which will fund these annual awards.”
4-H Manitoba is awarding the scholarships in honor and recognition of four of their longest-serving leaders:
Fleurette Geirnaert of Mariapolis-Baldur 4-H Club – 48 years (deceased)
Rona Kamfoly of Ethelbert 4-H Club – 47 years
Rose Taylor of Rorketon 4-H Variety Club – 45 years
Margaret Buydens of Bruxelles 4-H Crew – 44 years
“The Manitoba government recognizes the value the 4-H program provides for our youth all across Manitoba and we are pleased to invest $1 million to an endowment fund for long-term support for scholarships,” said Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen.
To apply, students must write an essay on how their education will enable them to take a future leadership role in agriculture, environmental sustainability, or their community as a whole. Then, they must submit this, together with a summary of their 4-H and community involvement and career plans to the 4-H office in Brandon, either by email or Canada Post. A shortlist of applicants will be selected for an interview.
The application deadline is July 16, 2021. The winners will be announced on September 30, 2021.
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