4-H Canada Announces Recipients of 2021 TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarship
Ottawa, ON, Aug. 24, 2021 – 4-H Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarship.
TD Bank Group has generously provided $30,000 in scholarship funds for 2021, with a total of 12 4-H members from across Canada selected to receive $2,500 toward their post-secondary education in agriculture, agricultural science, or agricultural business this coming fall.
“Our ever-changing world has taught us that food security is more important now than ever, and we are proud to partner with TD in supporting youth who are pursuing post-secondary education in the field of agriculture,” said Shannon Benner, CEO of 4-H Canada. “We congratulate the 2021 scholarship recipients and wish them all the best in their educational and career pursuits.”
4-H Canada is committed to promoting positive youth development and providing youth with tools and guidance to lay the foundation for a life-long love of learning in the field of agriculture.
"TD is proud to support 4-H Canada advance its mission to develop future leaders in agriculture," said Alec Morley, Senior Vice President, Agriculture Services, Business Banking. "We wish this year's scholarship recipients success as they pursue a career in an industry we are all reliant upon."
The 2021 TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarship recipients are as follows:
| Recipient | Province | Area of Study | Institution |
| Jalen Thurgood | BC | Bachelor of Science | University of British Columbia |
| Jessica Hadwin | AB | Diploma,
Agribusiness |
Lakeland College |
| Jenna Simpson | AB | Bachelor of Science,
Animal Health |
University of Alberta |
| Grace Christensen | SK | Animal Science Technology | Lakeland College |
| Halee Piasta | MB | Bachelor of Science | University of Manitoba |
| Emily Robb | MB | Bachelor of Science, Agroecology | University of Manitoba |
| Kyla Lewis | ON | Bachelor of Science,
Animal Biology |
University of Guelph |
| Ashley Miller | ON | Bachelor of Science,
Agriculture |
University of Guelph |
| Amanda St-Denis | QC | Diploma,
Business Agriculture |
Algonquin College |
| Kayleigh Brewer | NB | Bachelor of Science,
Agriculture, Animal Science |
Dalhousie University |
For more information on the TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarship, visit 4-h-canada.ca/scholarships.
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About 4-H Canada
For over 100 years, 4-H Canada has been one of the most highly respected positive youth development organizations in Canada. 4-H Canada has close to 23,500 members and more than 8,500 volunteer leaders. 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.
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Mike Sheeler
Marketing and Communications Director
4-H Canada
613-316-5422
communications@4-h-canada.ca