Canadian Junior Angus Association Scholarships
Awards from $2000 to $1000 are available to be won by paid CJAA members for the current calendar year, under 21 years of age and in at least their second semester of postsecondary studies. Deadline: June 15. http://juniors.cdnangus.ca/ opportunities/scholarship/
Outstanding Young Farmers Scholarship
Two awards of $1,000 are available to be won by students entering or continuing a post-secondary degree or diploma in agriculture. Deadline: June 30. Info: http://www.oyfcanada.com/ Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=/ scholarship.aspx
Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship
An award of $1,500 is available to be won by high school graduates going into an agriculture or forestry program at college or university. Deadline: June 15. Info: http://www.monsanto.ca/ ourcommitments/Pages/ OpportunityScholarship.aspx
La Classique des Jeunes Ruraux Québécois Location: St. Agapit. August 19 to 24. Theme: Retro. Apply by August 15. Info: www.ajrq.qc.ca
Junior Junction Challenge
A challenge for junior members! Grow a three sisters garden and send a photo of you with the results to office@quebec4-h.com for a chance to win a gardening kit in a raffle.
TRACTOR SAFETY CLINIC
National 4-H Members Forum
This conference will take place from November 2-6 in Toronto, Ontario. Members aged 16 to 21 are eligible to apply. This year's theme will focus on Environment and Healthy Living Leadership Development. Participants will have the chance to attend the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Apply to 4-H Quebec. Deadline: July 26th. Info: http://www.quebec4-h.com/ members-forum/
Video Contest– New for Proud to Bee a 4-H’er!
This year, we wanted to add something special to the Proud to Bee a 4-H’er program, so we created a new video contest as part of the fun! Clubs or individuals should get outside in their gardens and create a 30-second video to tell 4-H Canada and Syngenta how taking part in the campaign and in 4-H makes them Proud to Bee. The videos selected as finalists will be available for public voting online in August, and the winners will walk away with fantastic prizes! Info: http://4-h-canada.ca/ proudtobee
4-H Quebec’s Online Auction Fundraiser
The auction will be open from September 1st until November 2nd.
Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture
The competition will be held on Saturday November 5th at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Contestants prepare a fiveto seven-minute speech on one of five agriculture-related topics. Prizes are available for two age groups: Junior (11 to 15) and Senior (16 to 24). Deadline: September 30. Info: http://www.cysajoca.ca/core/
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Would your club like to host a clinic in your community? Need help? Quebec 4-H can provide resources and assistance. Contact agliaison@quebec4-h.com for more information. Thank you to C.A.S.A. and FCC for funding this project.
U.S. National Dairy Conference
Members 16 to 18 are eligible to apply. The event costs $300 (USD) plus travel expenses. This event is a place where leading dairy youth from across North America can come to interact with one another and build industry bridges that will last well into the future. Participants learn about production, processing, marketing, and use of dairy products, and develop a broader understanding of careers available in dairy production, biotechnology, genetics, marketing, and other areas. The conference consists of workshops, speakers, tours, and visiting the World Dairy Expo. Apply to 4-H Quebec. Deadline to apply: August 1st 2016.
Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative
Funding employers who wish to hire youth to undertake environmentally friendly activities on their farm. Accepting applicants as of April 25 on a first come first serve basis.
Canadian Farmers Grow Communities
Win $2,500 for your club. Clubs apply for funding through the site and must have a farmer endorse their application to be eligible. If you are the age of majority and are actively engaged in farming corn, soybeans or canola we encourage you to visit the Idea Map and endorse 4-H endeavors. Entries open until September 30
The News Spreader-April 2016