Five outstanding students awarded with scholarships

By Nathan Hillis Club Reporter

Submitted Rivers Banner

The Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) are pleased to announce the 2023 high school scholarship winners. Five $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to deserving students from across Manitoba. This year’s winners are:

• Alexis (Lexi) McLean, Oak River, MB, Lexi is enrolled in the Faculty of Agriculture (majoring in plant biotechnology) at University of Manitoba

• Rudy Bond, Kenton, MB, Ruby will continue her education at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology

• Simon Krahn, Rivers, MB, Simon is enrolled in the Faculty of Science at Brandon University

• Zoe Pritchard, Carman, MB, Zoe is enrolled in the Faculty of Science at University of Manitoba

• Elle Labossiere, Dunrea, MB, Elle is enrolled in the Faculty of Science at Brandon University

The $1,000 scholarships are available to students who are from a farm that is a member of the Manitoba Canola Growers Association and are planning to attend post-secondary education in any field within two years of graduating.

Students submit their applications, which are judged by an independent panel, based on academic standing, their personal canola connection, references, essay submission and school and community involvement.

“We received a record number of applications this year and our judges commented on the high quality of the submissions,” says Chuck Fossay, President of MCGA. “There were some truly impressive students who have committed a lot of time to their studies as well as their communities. We are honoured to recognize these young individuals and provide them with a scholarship that will fuel their future success.”

Congratulations to this year’s winners! Manitoba Canola Growers wish you the best of luck as you pursue your chosen careers.