In 2024, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (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.