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

Sep 13, 2024

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

“The impact of agriculture on our future goes well beyond the farm. Areas of expertise such as environmental protection, climate change, biodiversity conservation, food security, and more all play a critical role in securing a prosperous and sustainable future for Canada’s agriculture sector,” says Hugh Maynard, Interim CEO of 4-H Canada. “As we make progress towards more innovative practices in the agriculture and agri-food sectors, it’s great news that McDonald’s Canada recognizes the value of investing in our youth leaders, and in turn, investing in the long-term resiliency and the future of our industry in Canada.”

“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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