L.E.A.D. Scholarships
What is L.E.A.D.?
L.E.A.D. – Leadership Excellence Awards of Distinction – recognize outstanding 4-H’ers who show 4-H values in the way they live their lives. The awards honour youth who have become exceptional leaders through their 4-H experience, and who share the best of themselves with their community. Four L.E.A.D. recipients are selected each year, one for each of 4-H Canada’s leadership development pillars.
Each L.E.A.D. recipient receives:
- A $20,000 scholarship for higher education ($5,000 annually for up to four years).
- Ongoing mentorship from an expert in their field of study.
- The opportunity to be a 4-H L.E.A.D. spokesperson.
Interested In Applying?
Read the L.E.A.D. Guidelines.
Applications are now closed for the 2023 season. Please see the 2023 L.E.A.D. recipients below!
Meet the 2023 L.E.A.D. Recipients
Amy Bishop
Newfoundland and Labrador
Pillar: Environment & Healthy Living
Field of Study: Science
Institution: Memorial University of Newfoundland
4-H Club: Zodiac 4-H Club
Andrew Jones
Ontario
Pillar: Science & Technology
Field of Study: Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering
Institution: Queen’s University
4-H Club: Elmvale 4-H Club
Victoria Pitsiaeli
British Columbia
Pillar: Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security
Field of Study: Sustainable Agriculture and Environment
Institution: University of British Columbia
4-H Club: Golden Ears 4-H Community Club
Olivia Taylor
Newfoundland and Labrador
Pillar: Community Engagement & Communications
Field of Study: Marketing and Communications
Institution: Memorial University of Newfoundland
4-H Club: 4-H Challenging Pioneers Club
The L.E.A.D. scholarships are made possible thanks to the generous support of CN.
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