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Cypress County Agricultural Services |
Bursaries, Grants and Awards |
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Agricultural Bursaries
There are two $1000 bursaries available annually to students wishing to continue their education at College or University in an agricultural program. Applicants must live in Cypress County, the City of Medicine Hat or the Town of Redcliff. Applicants must: complete an application form provide a list of Grade 12 marks provide a letter of acceptance from a College/University provide a list of planned courses. The Agricultural Service Board will award these two bursaries based on: scholastic standing social and community activities Deadline for submitting applications is September 1. For further information, contact the Ag. Fieldman at ph. 403-526-2888. Other Bursaries/Scholarships You
may also want to apply for the
Association
of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen Memorial Bursary.
There are $1,000
scholarships available from
AAMDC
and Cypress County Council for students entering post
secondary education.
There are various scholarships available through 4-H Alberta. The Keith Gilmore Foundation offers scholarships to students entering into an agriculture program, veterinary medicine, or agricultural journalism. Other sites to
check for
bursaries and scholarships include
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4-H Grant Each year a $500 grant is available to the Cactus Country 4-H District Council The council must apply for the grant by providing a brief description of what the money will be used for and a financial statement. Application Deadline is October 1 For further information contact the Ag. Fieldman at ph. 403-526-2888 |
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Farm Family Award The focus of this award is to recognize outstanding southern Alberta farm families who typify the value of the family farmer to rural communities and society in general. The local ASB nominates a FARM FAMILY that must be active in primary agriculture, have agriculture as a main source of income and live on the farm. Criteria for consideration include use of modern farming/ranching practices, involvement in upgrading courses AND involvement in the community. This award helps to promote a relationship between urban and rural people. It is sponsored by the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede with presentations made at the stampede in Calgary. Another presentation is made at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede. Cypress County winners include: 2009 - no nominations 2008 - no nominations 2007 - Gary Franz Family 2006 - Geoff & Melanie Watson Family 2005 - Biemans Family Farm 2004 - Gene & Pam Ehret Family 2003 - Jonathan & Arlene Aberle Family 2002 - Orville & Judy Yanke Family 2001 - Vern & Vivienne Pancoast Family 2000 - Short Grass Ranches Ltd. 1999 - Brian, Betty & Andy Kirschenman 1997 - Barry & Sandy Schorr Family 1996 - Keith & Ronda Reesor Family |
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