This scholarship is open to all Alberta rural farm youth and designed to help rural farm youth who must leave home to pursue a post-secondary education or trade. The application opens May 1, 2024.
The following scholarship amounts will be awarded in 2024:
One scholarship: $20,000
One scholarship: $15,000
One scholarship: $10,000
Seven (7) scholarships at $5,000 each
Student Eligibility/How to apply:
Must be enrolled as a first-year student at an acknowledged post-secondary institution and not have previously started or completed a post-secondary program.
Must be an Alberta rural farm young person.
Applicants must provide confirmation that they have or are currently living on a family farm as well as provide the farm’s legal land description.
Must have graduated from high school, have received their high school diploma, and be no older than 25 years of age. A copy of their high school transcript must be included with the application form.
Must need to leave home to pursue a post-secondary education or trade. Proof must be provided that the student is not living at home, i.e. through a rental or dorm receipt.
A photo of the applicant must be submitted with the application. The photo must be suitable for publication – a grad picture is ideal. Photocopies or proofs are not suitable. Quality scanned photos are acceptable.
4-H experience is NOT mandatory to qualify for this award.
