- Current Student Scholarships -
Warren Grapes Agricultural Education Fund
The objective of the Warren Grapes Agricultural Education Fund is to promote agricultural and silvicultural education and learning among the English-speaking farm and rural community of Quebec through the provision of bursaries. The Fund was created in September 1998 in honour of the late Warren Grapes who served many years as QFA president and was an inspiration to all. The Fund provides bursaries to support individuals pursuing secondary and post-secondary studies in recognized agriculture or silviculture programs. The bursaries are a direct grant of monies to recipients to cover any and all reasonable costs related to the pursuit their studies. For more information and the application form, please click here. Deadline to apply is October 5, 2012.
Holstein Canada Education Awards
These awards are for regular or junior members of Holstein Canada, or sons/daughters of a member, and have completed at least one year of university/college (or Cégep in Québec) and returning to school within the calendar year. Six bursaries of $750 will be awarded as such: Western Canada (1), Ontario (2), Quebec (2) and Atlantic Canada (1). Consideration will be given to farm involvement & work experience, youth program involvement, career choice and points scholastic record. Deadline to apply is November 30, 2012. For more information and the application form, please click here.
Bourses d'étude FRAQ
These bursaries are designed to encourage academic excellence in the field of agriculture. Application is open to members of the Fédération de la relève agricole du Québec (FRAQ) who are currently enrolled in agricultural programs, either at the professional, collegial or university level. The bursaries are offered in partnership with la Financière agricole du Québec. For more information on how to apply, please click here. Deadline to apply was December 31, 2011 (this year's date to come).
Hats Off to You Krystle!
2012 Winner, Krystle Hauver
Hats Off to You! is awarded to female students that study in technical and professional programs that are traditionally male-dominated occupations. It is to encourage and to value young women's study efforts in those occupations. This award is offered by the Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport du Québec. For more information on this contest, please click here. Deadline to apply was February 10, 2012.
Excellence Award for Ag Students
Each year, Farm Management Canada collects submissions from agricultural students across Canada and awards three winners with $1,000 towards furthering their education in agriculture. The award is designed to help students develop their communication skills by having the opportunity to voice their opinion on a subject related to farm management. Deadline to apply is February 28, 2013. For more information and the application form, please click here.
W.Garfield Weston Awards
The W. Garfield Weston Awards program was established in 1999 by the generous contribution and vision of The W. Garfield Weston Foundation. Administered by the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation, the program is designed to recognize outstanding college-bound students who show a strong commitment to their fields of study and are interested in making positive contributions to their communities. There are entrance awards and upper year awards.
The W. Garfield Weston Awards program will distribute up to 25 Upper Year W. Garfield Weston Awards to students currently enrolled in college or CEGEP studies in Canada for use during the upcoming academic year.Deadline to apply for the upper year awards only was before April 4, 2012. For more information and the application form, please click here. Check with us also as colleges/CEGEPs must forward nominated applications to the W. Garfield Weston Foundation.
Keith Gilmore scholarship
Up to ten scholarships are available and are awarded each year in the latter part of August, including: Four $1,500 scholarships are offered to individuals enrolled in a recognized diploma program in agriculture, agricultural journalism and/ or animal health technology, leading to a career in the field of agriculture. The successful applicants will have already completed a minimum of one year in a diploma program. The Keith Gilmore Foundation was established in 1987 with its headquarters located at the Canadian Hereford Association in Calgary, Alberta. It was established to provide scholarships to worthy applicants in the fields leading to agriculture, veterinary studies and agricultural journalism. The foundation is named in honour of the late Keith Gilmore, editor and publisher of The Canadian Hereford Digest for 30 years. It recognizes his contribution to the Hereford breed, agricultural journalism and the beef cattle industry.
Deadline to apply is May 15 each year. Find the application form here.
- Future Student (Entrance) Scholarships -
TD 4-H Agriculture scholarship
TD Bank Financial Group and the Canadian 4-H Council are proud to sponsor up to ten scholarships, valued at $2,500 each, for 4-H members in their last year of high school who are planning to enroll in post-secondary education in an agriculture or agri-business related discipline. Find more information and the application form here.
Deadline to apply is October 21, 2012.
CIBC 4-H Post-Secondary Education Scholarship
CIBC and the Canadian 4-H Council are proud to award three scholarships per year (for two years), valued at $2,500 each, for 4-H members in their last year of high school or CEGEP. Find more information and the application form here.
Deadline to apply is November 4, 2012.
W.Garfield Weston Awards
The W. Garfield Weston Awards program was established in 1999 by the generous contribution and vision of The W. Garfield Weston Foundation. Administered by the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation, the program is designed to recognize outstanding college-bound students who show a strong commitment to their fields of study and are interested in making positive contributions to their communities. There are entrance awards and upper year awards.
The W. Garfield Weston Awards program will distribute up to 25 Entrance W. Garfield Weston Awards to students entering their first year of college or CEGEP studies in Canada for use during the upcoming academic year. Deadline to apply for the entrance awards only is March 28, 2012. For more information and the application form, please click here.
Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship
The Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship Program is for Canadian high school students from family farms who have successfully enrolled at a Canadian educational institution (degree or diploma) in a first-year agriculture program.
If you have applied for entry into a college or university, but have not yet been accepted, you can still apply for a Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship. However, if you are awarded a scholarship, you must provide an acceptance letter from your educational institution.
Successful applicants will each be awarded a scholarship based on demonstrated academic standards and leadership in the community. Selection will be made by an independent panel. Deadline to apply is May 25, 2012. For more information and the application form, please click here.
- Loans and Bursaries -
Information and assistance is available at the Macdonald Campus Student Service Centre (Centennial Centre CC1-124) for all students concerning government aid programs (includes all Canadian provinces), McGill Loans and Bursaries, and the Work Study Program. During the academic year (September to April) appointments are available with the Loan Administrator for information concerning funding, debt management, budget counselling and the McGill Loans and Bursaries Program. Please call 514-398-7992 for details or to make an appointment with our Loan Administrator.
For more details about: Government aid programs, McGill Loans and Bursaries, Debt Management, Budget Counselling, Work Study Program and Scholarships, please visit the McGill Scholarships and Student Aid Office.
All applicants for McGill aid must apply for maximum government aid or other assistance for which they are eligible. For Quebec students, please consult on-line Aide financiere aux etudes (Student Aid) at www.afe.gouv.qc.ca.