Farm Project Prizes
FARM CREDIT CANADA BUSINESS PLANNING AWARD
Value (see below). The purpose of this award is to encourage agricultural students to apply their knowledge, and create “real-life” business plans (existing or start-up) with respect to business directly related to agriculture.
- 6-15 students $ 2000 (1st $1500; 2nd $500)
- 16-25 students $4000 (1st $2500; 2nd $1500)
- 26 + students $6000 (1st $2500; 2nd $1500; 3rd $1000; 4th $1000)
These awards are available to Farm Management and Technology Program students in their third year. The selection of award winners will be determined solely by the University and the decision will be final. It will be given to students who have received the highest grade in the Farm Project.
In addition, students registered in the Farm Management and Technology Program are eligible for the following medals, scholarships, prizes and bursaries.
Graduation awards
MÉDAILLE D'OR DU MINISTÈRE DE L'AGRICULTURE, DES PÊCHERIES ET DE L'ALIMENTATION DU QUÉBEC
The Minister offers a gold medal annually to the Farm Management and Technology student ranking first in the graduating class.
Awards Ceremony prizes and awards
AGROPUR COOPÉRATIVE BURSARY
Value:varies. On an annual basis, two bursaries to candidates registered in the third year of the Farm Management and Technology who have received the highest grade in the Dairy courses and who have demonstrated a lot of interest for dairy production.
2010 winners: Marc-André Dubois from Saint-Flavien, QC and
Levi Mason from Richmond, QC.
ASSOCIATION DES JARDINIERS MARAÎCHERS DU QUÉBEC BURSARY
Value:varies. On an annual basis, one bursary is awarded to a student registered in the third year of the Farm Management Program. The award recipient is selected based upon their enthusiasm and achievement in the field of horticultural studies, their academic standing, and financial need.
2010 winner: Chamsseddine Cherif from Tunisia.
COLONIZATION SOCIETY'S BURSARY
Value:varies. A bursary offered by the Scholarships Committee, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, on behalf of the Federation of Protestant Colonization Societies whose endowments generate the income for the award. One bursary for a degree candidate and one for a Farm Management and Technology Program student. Preference is given to graduates from the following schools: Gaspesia, New Carlisle; Alexander Galt, Lennoxville; Massey-Vanier, Cowansville; Châteauguay Valley, Ormstown; Richmond; Pontiac, Shawville; Philemon-Wright, Hull; Laurentian, Lachute.
2010 winner: Stephanie Booth from Waterville, QC.
COOPÉRATIVE FÉDÉRÉE DE QUÉBEC BURSARY
Value:varies. Awarded on an annual basis to the student registered in the second year of the Farm Management and Technology Program who has received the highest grade in a special assignment or seminar on the cooperative movement.
2010 winner: Summer Mason from Richmond, QC.
DUNCAN SUTHERLAND MEMORIAL BURSARY
Value:varies. In honour and memory of Duncan Sutherland, who was a student at Macdonald Campus of McGill University from 1995 until his accidental death in 1998. Awarded to a student in the Farm Management and Technology Program on the basis of aptitude and interest in agriculture, and financial need.
2010 winner: Mohammad Gofran from Bangladesh.
EDNA L. SMITH MEMORIAL BURSARY
Value:varies. Presented by the Quebec Women`s Institute to a student entering in the Second year of the Farm Management and Technology Program, who: (1) is a professional farmer's son or daughter from the Province of Québec, (2) has spent at least one season (seed time to harvest) in his or her parents employ on the farm, (3) intends to return on his or her parents farm for at least one year on completion of the course or to manage his or her own farm, (4) and who, if more than one candidate meets the above three requirements, takes the highest proficiency in agricultural subjects in the first year or, if he or she is the only candidate, has maintained satisfactory standing.
2010 winner: Colin Murphy from Stanstead, QC.
ELLIN BEIT-SPEYER SCHOLARSHIP
Value:varies. Scholarship from a fund established by Miss Ellin Beit-Speyer of Springmont Farm, Massawippi, Quebec, to be awarded to a student enrolled in the second year of the Farm Management and Technology Program, who has high academic standing and shows a keen interest in dairying or a dairy related subject. Preference is given to students from the Eastern Townships of Quebec.
2010 winner: Krystle Hauver from Dunham, QC.
FONDATION DU SALON DE L'AGRICULTURE BURSARY
Value:varies. Sponsored by the Corporation du Salon de l'Agriculteur to a third year Farm Management and Technology student in recognition of excellence in the field of farm management. Selection by staff in the Farm Management and Technology Program will be based on financial need and performance in economics courses and placement experiences.
2010 winner: Nicolas Poirier from Kingsbury, QC.
G.T. ROBERTSON PRIZE
Value:varies. A prize established through a gift from Grace T. Girvin-Robertson, long time lecturer in the Microbiology Department. Awarded to a student in any year of the Farm Management and Technology Program who has shown enthusiasm for and achievement in all areas of the program. The value is determined from the income from the gift.
2010 winner: Christine Feng from Montreal, QC.
JAMES HOUSTON MEMORIAL PRIZE
Value:varies. An award established by the family and friends of the late James H. Houston who was born and raised on the Macdonald College Farm. After graduating from the Diploma Program in 1936, he worked for 42 years serving the College farm in many capacities including manager. Mr. Houston had an abiding interest in all aspects of agricultural production and the improvement of established animal breeds. Awarded annually to one or more students in the Farm Management and Technology Program who, after one year of study have demonstrated academic excellence, a keen interest in all aspects of farming and participated in the Judging Competition or related activities. The amount of the prize is determined by the annual income from the endowment.
2010 winner: Jacob Morin from St-Félix-de-Kingsey, QC.
LA FINANCIÈRE AGRICOLE DU QUÉBEC PRIZE
Value:varies. Awarded to a student in second year of the Farm Management and Technology Program who has shown the greatest improvement in academic achievement since final year full time high school studies (provincial marks). Awarded by the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Scholarships Committee upon a recommendation of the Director.
2010 winner: Judith Sevigny from Rigaud, QC.
LA FINANCIÈRE AGRICOLE DU QUÉBEC PRIZE
Value:varies. Awarded to a student in third year of the Farm Management and Technology Program who has demonstrated a marked interest in agricultural production and has been involved in activities related to the community. Awarded by the Scholarships Committee, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Scholarships Committee upon a recommendation of the Director.
2010 winner: Dominique Kloeckner from St-Anicet, QC.
McDONELL MEMORIAL AWARD
Value:varies. Established in 2001 by Michael Read, B.A, 1971 in honour of the late Kevin McDonell (Dip Ag. 1982) and the late Keith McDonell (Dip Ag. 1989). The brothers are remembered for their hard work and enthusiasm in their studies at Macdonald Campus as well as on their family farm in Lancaster, Ontario. Awarded on the basis of involvement in community service, athletics, and demonstrated financial need to a Farm Management and Technology student. Preference will be given to students who are working on or plan to return to a family farm in Eastern Ontario or Western Quebec.
2010 winner: Margaret Lang from Williamstown, ON.
SAPUTO INC. PRIZES
These two prizes will be awarded on an annual basis to candidates registered in the third year of the Farm Management and Technology Program. Selection will be made by the English instructors according to a set of criteria set by the Program.
- Most Accomplished Literary Award. Value:varies. To a student who has displayed a keen and consistent interest in the written and spoken language.
2010 winner: Sonia Meganck from Godmanchester, QC. - Most improved English skills. Value:varies. To a student who has demonstrated the most improvement in languages(s), communications, and spoken English.
2010 winner: Pascale Lapointe from La Sarre, QC.
"SPIRIT OF AGRICULTURE" CHATEAUGUAY VALLEY SYNDICATE, UNION DES PRODUCTEURS AGRICOLES BURSARIES
Value:varies. Established in 2002, these two bursaries are awarded to students in the Farm Management and Technology Program who have shown a keen enthusiasm for a future in agriculture and possess good citizenship qualities.
2010 winners: Melissa Duncan from Ormstown, QC. and
Conor Cleary from Spencerville, ON.
STEWART BROWN BURSARY
Value:varies. Awarded to worthy students who are applying for admission or who are already in course in the Farm Management and Technology or Degree programs in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The bursaries are restricted to Canadian and landed immigrants students.
2010 winner: Noémi Caron from Salaberry de Valleyfield, QC.
STUART McDONALD MEMORIAL BURSARY
Value:varies (2 bursaries). Established in 1982 in memory of the late Stuart McDonald, Diploma in Agriculture 1966 and B.Sc.(Agr.) 1971. Stuart was a leader in student affairs. Awarded on the basis of leadership ability, involvement in campus activities and demonstrated financial need to one or more second or third year Farm Management and Technology students. Consideration will be given to a B.Sc.(Agr.) student if there are no eligible Farm Management and Technology candidates.
2010 winners: Stéphanie Vasseur from Ste-Brigide-d'Iberville, QC and
Peter Pertschy from Notre-Dame-de-Stanbridge, QC.
W. ROSS ELLIOT BURSARY
Value:varies. Established by the Agriculture Diploma class of '55 in honour and memory of classmate W. Ross Elliot, Dip. Agr. '55. Ross Elliot is fondly remembered for his keen interest and dedication to animal husbandry and farming. He exemplified citizenship and community responsibility. Awarded by the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Scholarships Committee on the recommendation of the Farm Management and Technology Program Director to a student who demonstrates a keen interest in animal husbandry, takes an active part in the livestock show as an organizer and participant, and is in financial need.
2010 winner: Cindya Labine from Shawville, QC.
Also, do not forget to consult the External Scholarships available