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Investing in the Future of Agriculture: McDonald’s Canada Awards $40,000 in Scholarships to 4-H Youth

Ottawa, ON,  – 4-H Canada is proud to announce the eight recipients of the 2024 McDonald’s Canada Future of Agriculture 4-H Scholarship.

Valued at $5000 each, the McDonald’s Canada Future of Agriculture 4-H Scholarship is offered to senior 4-H members across Canada to support their pursuit of advancing important work and educational pursuits in agriculture.  

Congratulations to the 2024 recipients:

Name 

Province 

Program of Study 

Sophia Hoogland 

Alberta 

Bachelor of Science in Animal Bioscience 

Charlotte Quin 

British Columbia 

Electrical Trades Foundation 

Halee Piasta 

Manitoba 

Bachelor of Science 

Brooklyn Piasta 

Manitoba 

Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness) 

Jack Raymond 

New Brunswick 

Bachelor of Science in Engineering 

Madeleine Cullen 

Ontario 

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science 

Chloe Loane 

Prince Edward Island 

Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) 

Skyler Preston 

Saskatchewan 

Animal Health Technology 

“At McDonald's Canada, we are proud to partner with 4-H Canada in our shared commitment to fostering the next generation within our Canadian Agri-food industry,” said Ashwin Ramesh, Head of Sustainability & Impact Strategy at McDonald’s Canada and Canadian 4-H Foundation Trustee. “This scholarship is a testament to their dedication and potential, and we are thrilled to be part of their educational journey in shaping the future of agriculture.” 

For more information on the McDonald’s Canada Future of Agriculture 4-H Scholarship, visit 4-h-canada.ca/scholarships.  

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