Investing in the Future of Agriculture: McDonald’s Canada Awards $40,000 in Scholarships to 4-H Youth
Ottawa, ON, Sept. 12, 2024 – 4-H Canada is proud to announce the eight recipients of the 2024 McDonald’s Canada Future of Agriculture 4-H Scholarship.
Valued at $5000 each, the McDonald’s Canada Future of Agriculture 4-H Scholarship is offered to senior 4-H members across Canada to support their pursuit of advancing important work and educational pursuits in agriculture.
Congratulations to the 2024 recipients:
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Name |
Province |
Program of Study |
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Sophia Hoogland |
Alberta |
Bachelor of Science in Animal Bioscience |
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Charlotte Quin |
British Columbia |
Electrical Trades Foundation |
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Halee Piasta |
Manitoba |
Bachelor of Science |
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Brooklyn Piasta |
Manitoba |
Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness) |
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Jack Raymond |
New Brunswick |
Bachelor of Science in Engineering |
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Madeleine Cullen |
Ontario |
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science |
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Chloe Loane |
Prince Edward Island |
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) |
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Skyler Preston |
Saskatchewan |
Animal Health Technology |
“The impact of agriculture on our future goes well beyond the farm. Areas of expertise such as environmental protection, climate change, biodiversity conservation, food security, and more all play a critical role in securing a prosperous and sustainable future for Canada’s agriculture sector,” says Hugh Maynard, Interim CEO of 4-H Canada. “As we make progress towards more innovative practices in the agriculture and agri-food sectors, it’s great news that McDonald’s Canada recognizes the value of investing in our youth leaders, and in turn, investing in the long-term resiliency and the future of our industry in Canada.”
“At McDonald's Canada, we are proud to partner with 4-H Canada in our shared commitment to fostering the next generation within our Canadian Agri-food industry,” said Ashwin Ramesh, Head of Sustainability & Impact Strategy at McDonald’s Canada and Canadian 4-H Foundation Trustee. “This scholarship is a testament to their dedication and potential, and we are thrilled to be part of their educational journey in shaping the future of agriculture.”
For more information on the McDonald’s Canada Future of Agriculture 4-H Scholarship, visit 4-h-canada.ca/scholarships.
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About 4-H Canada
For over 111 years, 4-H Canada has been one of the most highly respected positive youth development organizations in Canada. 4-H in Canada has over 19, 000 members and more than 7,000 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, X and Instagram pages.
About McDonald's Canada
In 1967, Canada welcomed the first McDonald's restaurant to Richmond, British Columbia. Today, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited has become part of the Canadian fabric, serving more than one million guests every day. In both franchised and corporate-owned restaurants, nearly 100,000 people are employed from coast to coast to coast, and more than 90 per cent of McDonald's 1,400 Canadian restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent franchisees. Of the almost $1 billion spent on food, more than 85 per cent is purchased from suppliers in Canada. For more information on McDonald's Canada, visit mcdonalds.ca.
For more information, media may contact:
Amy Felton
Communications Manager
4-H Canada
afelton@4-h-canada.ca
Canada Impact, McDonald’s Canada
media.relations@ca.mcd.com