National Farmers Union Offers 4-H Scholarships in Frontenac and Lennox-Addington

Aug 05, 2020

National Farmers Union Local 316 (KFLA) offers two $400 scholarships each year to 4-H members entering college or university.  

The scholarships recognize the young person’s achievements in 4-H, particularly in demonstrating leadership and community involvement; one scholarship is awarded in Frontenac County and one in Lennox and Addington County.

Although 4-H programs are not being conducted this year due to the pandemic, the awards will be presented based on the applicants’ involvement in 4-H in previous years, and their broader participation in the community.

4-H members entering college or university this fall, contact Jeff Peters at 613-353-2403, for more information and to apply for the scholarship.

The scholarships are awarded from Local 316’s young farmers and climate change mitigation fund, which is supported by the Local’s annual Farmers’ Fall Feast.

Local 316 grants funds: to help new and young farmers attend learning opportunities (conferences, workshops, farm tours, etc); to award 4-H scholarships in Frontenac and Lennox-Addington Counties; and, for the purchase of farming materials and equipment, particularly those related to mitigating climate change.

For more information about the grants, go to www.nfuontario.ca/new/local-316-grant-program-for-young-farmers-and-new-farmers