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What is the Jack Pemberton Development Bursary?

Offered in partnership by The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and 4-H Canada, this $3,000 bursary supports a senior 4-H member with a strong interest in agriculture to attend The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Honouring the legacy of Jack Pemberton, a Past President and Honourary Life Governor of The Royal, the bursary covers $2,250 for travel expenses and awards $750 toward post-secondary education.

Eligible Applicants

  • Canadian 4-H member in good standing 
  • Will be entering their final year of high school in September 2025 
  • Have plans for post-secondary education in an agriculture-related program 
  • Have demonstrated involvement in agriculture 

Note: Preference will be given to those who have not attended The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair before. 

Selection Criteria

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee and judged on the following criteria:

  • Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines
  • Quality of the responses submitted
  • 4-H and agricultural involvement
  • Confirmation of current good standing in Canadian 4-H club
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Key Dates for Online Applications

August 8, 2025

Applications open

September 14, 2025

Applications close

Interested in applying for this bursary?

For More Information

Please contact the 4-H Canada Program Department at program@4-h-canada.ca.