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Wheat Board Monies Trust Fund Awards |
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Information Management Division
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
For Further Information Contact:
Tel: 780-422-0492 Fax: 780-427-2861
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100A, J. G. O' Donoghue Building
7000 - 113 Street
Edmonton, AB
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The Wheat Board Money Trust Act was passed in 1926, when certain activities of the Canadian Wheat Board were terminated. The sum of $112,000 was given to the Government of Alberta - Alberta Agriculture - and they established a fund. The interest from this fund was to be used for the furthering of agriculture in Alberta, and promoting cooperatives in the province. Amendments were made to this act several times, so that now the interests of the fund are used for scholarships and bursaries.
The scholarships and bursaries are awarded annually to students taking agriculture-related subjects and attending Lakeland College, Olds College and Lethbridge College. It also provides scholarship funds to students in the seven 4-H regions. An annual meeting is held in October to allocate funds for scholarships and bursaries to students of the three colleges and 4-H club members from the seven regions.
For 2011 calendar year, each of the three colleges receives $1,000 to award either one scholarship or bursary to a student, and 4-H Foundation of Alberta receives $2,000 to award two scholarships of $1,000 each to the seven 4-H regions. Subject to change.
Wheat Board Monies Trust Fund Awards Criteria
Lakeland College
Bursary
Number awarded: One
Value: Variable
Criteria: Available to Alberta residents who are enrolled in a full-time program directly related to Agriculture, at Vermilion Campus, with satisfactory program requirements. Must demonstrate financial need.
Selection Process: College selects from applications
Lethbridge College
Scholarship
Number awarded: One
Value: Variable
Program: Agricultural Heavy Duty Mechanics (1-year program) or Agricultural Technology (2-year program)
Criteria: A student who has demonstrated academic proficiency and achievement while enrolled in the full-time programs. Recipient must be from an agricultural background.
Selection Process: Internal by Faculty
Olds College
Bursary
Number awarded: One
Value: Variable
Program: Any program tied to agriculture related fields - Agricultural Business, Agriculural Management or Bachelor of Applied Science; Agribusiness major.
Criteria: Financial need; demonstrated satisfactory scholastic proficiency
Selection Process: College selects from applications
4-H Regions Scholarships
Number of Awards: Two
Value: Varible
Program: Any officially recognized post-secondary institution. Diploma or degree program not specified.
Criteria: This award is in recognition of community involvement and outstanding achievement in 4-H. Must be used in the year in which it is awarded. Given on a 4-H regional basis. Students must be Alberta residents and in an agriculture related field.
Selection Process: 4-H Foundation of Alberta |
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For more information about the content of this document, contact Ag-Info Centre.
Last Reviewed/Revised on September 30, 2011.
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