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Manitoba Canola Growers Awards Scholarships

Manitoba Canola Growers has announced its 2021 High School Scholarship winners.

They include Charlotte Little of Hamiota, Jessica Young of Miniota, Kyla Krahn of Mather, Megan Beswitherick of Austin, and Samuel Krahn of Rivers.

Each recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Recipients must be graduating from grade 12, are from a farm that is a member of the Manitoba Canola Growers Association and are planning to attend post-secondary education in any field within two years of graduating.

Students submit their applications, which are judged by an independent panel, based on academic standing, personal canola connection, references, essay submission, and school and community involvement.

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