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OFA accepting applications for 2024 bursary program

OFA will be awarding five post-secondary bursaries:

  • Three – $2,000 bursaries to students in an undergraduate program.
  • One – $2,000 bursary to a person completing an apprenticeship.
  • One – $2,000 bursary for an individual completing a post-graduate, veterinary or leadership development program.

To be eligible, applicants must be OFA members, a child of an OFA member, or an employee of an OFA member and a resident of Ontario. Applicants should be able to demonstrate industry-related achievements, a genuine passion for agriculture and rural issues and active community involvement.

The winners will be announced at OFA’s 2024 Annual General Meeting being held November 26-27.

The deadline to apply for the bursary program is August 31, 2024.

Access this year’s bursary form and application here.

Source : OFA

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