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Students registered in the Farm Management and Technology Program are eligible for the following medals, scholarships, prizes and bursaries.
Graduation award
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 ranked first in the graduating class. Congratulations to 2024 recipient, Connor Velthuis!
Governor General Collegiate Bronze Medal
The Governor General of Canada awards a bronze medal to the Farm Management and Technology student ranked first in the graduating class. Congratulations to the 2024 recipient, Connor Velthuis.
In-course awards (final year)
The Farm Credit Canada Excellence Award program aims to recognize students who demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for agriculture while completing post-secondary studies leading towards a college or university diploma in agriculture. They are awarded in the spring.
FCC Business Planning Excellence Award
Two (2) excellence awards valued at $750 will be given to students who demonstrate excellence in the Enterprise Management 3 course. Congratulations to the 2024 winners, Samantha Hildbrand and Connor Velthuis.
FCC Spirit of Agriculture Excellence Award
Two (2) excellence awards valued at $750 will be given to students who demonstrate their enthusiasm and passion for the agricultural industry throughout their studies. Congratulations to the 2024 winners, Liberty Lloyd and Travis Larwill.
National Bank Enterprise Management Innovation Award
Through this award, the National Bank of Canada seeks to recognize future farmers who have shown entrepreneurship and vision in developing their Enterprise Management Plan. The award recipient will be a student who has clearly demonstrated innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and financial management. This award is valued at $500. Congratulations to the 2024 winner, Antoni Belbart.
CIAQ Prize
Prizes of $250 will be given out from CIAQ to students in the FMT program who have successfully completed one of the following second-year courses: Beef and Sheep Management, Dairy Replacement Management, or Dairy Performance Management, at a ratio of 1 prize for every 5 students registered for these classes (4 in 2024). CIAQ wants to recognize students' interest in animal production and encourage them to continue their studies. It is also a way to support their current and future customers and inform students about career opportunities. The prizes will be drawn randomly in Year 3 during classes. Congratulations to the 2024 winners Raul Villena, Niccolo Angelotti, Léo Dumouchel, and Rachel Puenter!
In-course awards
FMT Awards Ceremony Prizes and Awards (all years)
The following awards and bursaries are given out each February during the FMT Awards Ceremony. Students complete an application form in January to provide additional information about extra-curricular activities which will be taking into account for these awards. Please read the criteria carefully before completing an application. Check your emails for details on the submission process.
Association des producteurs 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.
2025 winner: Amanda Lapointe.
Director's Entrance Award
The Entrance Award is offered by the FMT Program to first year students who have demonstrated high academic achievement in their High School studies. Preference will be given to students from Quebec and to recent high school graduates.
2025 winners: Julien Raymond and Michael Wallace.
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.
2025 winner: Owen Brunette.
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.
2025 winner: Jasmine Desautels.
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.
2025 winners: Sonia Auger and Laura Coddington.
Fondation Agria Award
Value: varies. Sponsored by the Fondation Agria 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.
2025 winner: Oliver Bretzler.
Association des Technologues en Agroalimentaire (ATA)
Awarded to the student in the process of graduating (third year) who has demonstrated the best skills to embody the know-how of agri-food technologists in his future career and for the excellence of the practical aspect of his academic record, while having a responsible attitude and behavior.
2025 winner: Léo Dumouchel.
Fondation Jefo Awards
Two Prizes are awarded to 3rd year students in the Farm Management and Technology program on the basis of high academic achievement in animal science courses. Preference will be given to students who intend to pursue an undergraduate degree in agriculture.
2025 winners: Anna Liebrecht and Rachel Puenter.
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.
2025 winner: Claudia Veilleux.
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.
2025 winner: Alice Charlebois.
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.
2025 winner: Sheena Ben-David.
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.
2025 winner: Jordan Jasmin.
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.
2025 winners: Olivia Mudde and Emma-Lee St-Louis Mroz.
Paul Adam Memorial Award
This award was established in memory of Paul Adam, by his friends and family, to recognize individuals who will be pursuing careers in production agriculture. It is awarded on the basis of interest in dairy production, soil stewardship and financial need. Preference will be given to students from Eastern Ontario or Western Quebec.
2025 winners: Florence Bolduc and Aidan Velthuis.
"Spirit of Agriculture" Haut-Saint-Laurent 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. Preference is given to students from the Haut-Saint-Laurent MRC.
2025 winners: Jacob Bryson and Denis van Hyfte.
"Spirit of Agriculture" Vaudreuil-Soulanges Syndicate, Union des producteurs agricoles Bursaries
Value: varies. Established in 2013, 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. Preference given to students from the MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
2025 winners: Arianne Leroux and Gabrielle Pelletier.
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.
2025 winners: Julie Coddington and Massimo Malorni.
Union des producteurs agricoles Bursary
Value: varies. awarded to a third-year student based on academic excellence in the field of farm management. Selection by staff in the Farm Management and Technology program upon recommendation of the farm management instructor. Student will have demonstrated exemplary results in Farm Accounting and in Budgeting and Administration and will have demonstrated a sound understanding of farm management principles.
2025 winner: Maude Legault.
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.
2025 winner: Sophie Liebrecht.
External Awards received by FMT students
Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal
Students nominated for the Lieutenant Governor's Youth Medal have, through their involvement, demonstrated sustained volunteer involvement in social or community activities, or shown an inspiring attitude, had a positive influence on a group or community. The 2024 recipients of the medals are Beatrice Neveu and Cassidy Grande.
Elles font plus que la job
This scholarship is awarded to female students in traditionally male professions. Two of the 2024 scholarships went to Julie Coddington and Megan Bergevin.
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 Canadian citizens/residents pursuing secondary and post-secondary studies in recognized agriculture or silviculture programs.
Congratulations to 2023 Warren Grapes Agricultural Education Bursary recipients Libby Richardson, Amanda Lapointe, River Morse, Megan Bergevin and McKenna Richardson. The bursaries were awarded at the QFA AGM in November 2023.
Please consult the External Scholarships available.