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
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.
Presenting Partner
The Royal