Ottawa, ON, A– Fifteen 4-H members from across Canada have been awarded scholarships valued at $1,000 each, to be used toward their post-secondary education in a degree, certificate, or trade-based program for the upcoming academic year, thanks to the generosity of John Deere Canada.
"We're thankful to John Deere Canada for their continued commitment in helping 4-H youth members grow and become strong leaders for tomorrow," shared Shannon Benner, CEO of 4-H Canada. "Scholarships like this help us achieve our goal of equipping our youth leaders with the leadership skills, confidence, and resiliency to achieve their goals."
Together, 4-H Canada and John Deere Canada are committed to providing youth with the tools and guidance to lay the foundation for a life-long love of learning. Our ongoing partnership continues to focus on the 4-H spirit of leadership, responsibility, and a deep sense of community.
John Deere Canada is committed to helping and promoting the growth of the next generation, and encourages participation in the 4-H program as it is a strong educational program that promotes the interest of the agricultural sector. John Deere Canada is pleased to have the opportunity to help these students in their future endeavours.