Elgin/Kettle Creek Agricultural Scholarship

Application Form

The Elgin/Kettle Creek Agricultural Conservation Scholarship is awarded annually to an Elgin County or Kettle Creek watershed resident, between the ages of 17 – 30 who are entering or currently pursuing agriculturally related studies with an emphasis on compatibility with the natural environment at a post-secondary institution. The scholarship selection committee is comprised of the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority Chair/or designate; the Elgin County Federation of Agriculture President/or designate, and an Elgin County Junior Farmers Alumni designate. Applications are judged based on the following criteria:

     • Student from Elgin County or the Kettle Creek watershed;
     • Demonstrated interest in agriculture, environment and/or conservation;
     • Demonstrated leadership and community involvement;
     • Satisfactory academic achievement, and
     • Demonstrated financial need.

Applications with all supporting documents must be submitted by August 15. The scholarship selection committee makes a decision in September of each year.

Name (First and Last)

Home address

City

Postal Code

Phone Number

I attend/plan to attend the following college or university

Year Of Study

Program

How did you hear about about the scholarship?

In 25 words or less tell us what winning this scholarship will mean to you?

In 50 words or less tell us how you will apply your education to ensure that your current/future farm business will not negatively impact the environment.

The scholarship committee is seeking a well-rounded individual, not necessarily the applicant with the highest academic achievement. In 50 words or less tell us how your interests, work experience or volunteer activities demonstrate your leadership skills or community involvement.

Supporting Documents: If you have any other materials such as photographs, academic records, or letters of support that would improve your application please attach them below. You may upload up to six (6) files.

Submission

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this submission is accurate and complete. I also agree to allow Kettle Creek Environmental Trust to use this information for the purpose of selecting a scholarship winner. Personal information supplied will be kept confidential after the review and award process has been completed, unless otherwise agreed to by all parties.

Created by Elgin County Junior Farmers Alumni, Elgin Federation of Agriculture and the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority. The fund is administered by the Kettle Creek Environmental Trust. Every year $500 or 75% of the annual interest from the scholarship fund, whichever is greater and is awarded based upon the selection criteria. Applications are due by August 15, 2023.