GRANTS & BURSARIES
FOR STUDENTS

SUPPORTING AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

The ESSA AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY and the THORNTON DISTRICT LIONS CLUB

are pleased to offer a $1000 bursary to a deserving Essa Township student

who has been accepted into an agricultural program

at an accredited post-secondary institution. 

ELIGIBILITY

APPLICANTS MUST:

• Live in or recent resident of Essa Township
• Be a Grade 12 or recent (within 2 years) graduate
• Have been accepted into a full time, agricultural program at an accredited university or college beginning in the fall of 2024
• Have a demonstrated interest in agriculture, community, rural issues, leadership and scholastics

HOW TO APPLY

DELIVER THE FOLLOWING TO THE ESSA AGRIPLEX:

• a current resume
• a copy of your current secondary school transcript
• a copy of your program acceptance letter or timetable
• a completed application

* DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2024

 

The successful candidate will be announced at the Barrie Fair

at the Essa Agriplex in August 2024.