Ottawa, ON, August 24, 2023 – Fifteen 4-H participants from across Canada have been awarded scholarships valued at $1,000 each, to be used toward their post-secondary education in a degree, certificate, or trade-based program for the upcoming academic year, thanks to the generosity of John Deere Canada.
“We’re thankful to John Deere Canada for their continued commitment in helping 4-H youth members grow and become strong leaders for tomorrow,” shared Shannon Benner, CEO of 4-H Canada. “Scholarships like this help us achieve our goal of equipping our youth leaders with the leadership skills, confidence, and resiliency to achieve their goals.”
Together, 4-H Canada and John Deere Canada are committed to providing youth with the tools and guidance to lay the foundation for a life-long love of learning. Our ongoing partnership continues to focus on the 4-H spirit of leadership, responsibility, and a deep sense of community.
John Deere Canada is committed to helping and promoting the growth of our next generation. We encourage the participation in the 4-H program as it is a strong educational program that promotes the interest of the agricultural sector. We are more than happy to be given the opportunity to help these students in their future endeavours.
The 2023 John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarship recipients are:
| Name | Hometown | Province | Program of Study | Institution |
| Luke Germain | St. Paul | AB | Bachelor of Science, Animal Bioscience | University of Saskatchewan |
| Vanessa Hadwin | Consort | AB | Bachelor of Nursing | Medicine Hat College |
| Garett Rice | Carbon | AB | Agricultural Management | Olds College of Agriculture & Technology |
| Esther Thurgood | Salmon Arm | BC | Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences | University of Saskatchewan |
| Kaitlyn Greigson | Balmoral | MB | Bachelor of Music | Brandon University |
| Aidan Tully | Elie | MB | Engineering Access Program | University of Manitoba |
| Katherine Rae | Keswick Ridge | NB | Bachelor of Science | University of New Brunswick |
| Amy Bishop | St. Mary’s | NL | Bachelor of Science | Memorial University |
| Caelan DeViller | Lower Wedgeport | NS | Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology | Dalhousie University |
| Kelsey Lennox | Kenilworth | ON | Honours Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (French Immersion Stream) | University of Ottawa |
| Ethan Ringelberg | Troy | ON | Motive Power Technician, Heavy Duty Equipment | Conestoga College of Applied Arts & Technology |
| Isabella Acorn | Cardigan | PEI | Animal Science Technology, Beef Science | Lakeland College |
| Kaitlyn Brock | Danville | QC | Bachelor of Education | Bishop’s University |
| Jenna Meyers | Minton | SK | Agricultural Management | Olds College of Agriculture & Technology |
| Katherine Possberg | Humboldt | SK | Bachelor of Science, Animal Bioscience | University of Saskatchewan |
For more information on the John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarship, visit 4-h-canada.ca/scholarships.
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About 4-H Canada
For 110 years, 4-H Canada has been one of the most respected positive youth development organizations in Canada. 4-H Canada has 17,434 members and nearly 7,000 volunteer leaders participating in more than 45,000 projects. Our goal is to help young Canadians “Learn To Do By Doing” in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment. We believe in nurturing responsible, caring and contributing youth leaders who are committed to positively impacting their communities across Canada and around the world. To learn more about 4-H Canada, please visit 4-h-canada.ca and follow our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.
For more information, media may contact:
Amy Felton
Communication Manager
4-H Canada