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Keith Gilmore Scholarships Available

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• What's available?
• General Information
• How do I qualify?
• Where do I apply?
• Previous winners

Scholarships are presented each year and total presentations (since 1988) have now reached over 140. The program continues to grow and support young achievers in the agricultural community.

 

What's available?

Scholarships are available in three categories:

• Two $2,500 scholarships are offered to individuals in a post graduate degree program in agriculture, agricultural journalism and veterinary medicine at a recognized university, leading to a career in the field of agriculture.
• Four $2,000 scholarships are offered to individuals in an undergraduate degree program in agriculture, agricultural journalism and veterinary medicines at a recognized university leading to a career in the field of agriculture. The successful applicant will already have completed a minimum of one year in his or her major field of studies.
• Four $1,500 scholarships are offered to individuals enrolled in a recognized diploma program in agriculture, agricultural journalism and veterinary medicineleading to a career in the field of agriculture. The successful applicants will have already completed a minimum of one year in a diploma program.

(All scholarships may not be awarded)

 

General Information

1. Closing date for applications is July 1
2. Copies of grades and references to be included with application and winner must have grades confirmed by their university or college
3. Selection is based on academic merit, contibution to school and/or community, an indication of career objeactives and involvement and accomplishments in youth program
4. All questions must be answered or marked "not applicable" (please print or type)
5. Only successful applicants will be advised prior to September 1
6. A career in the field of agriculture includes veterinary medicine
7. Completed applications should be mailed and postmarked no later than July 1 (Faxes and emails are not accepted)

 

How Do I Qualify?

For each of categories, the applicant must have completed a minimum of one year of college or university education and must be enrolled in the fall semester for another year of studies in a recognized college or university

Students may apply more than once, however students are limited to one scholarship per category.

 

Where do I apply?

Application forms are available from the Web site  (see top right hand corner) or by writing to:

The Keith Gilmore Foundation
5160 Skyline Way NE
Calgary, AB
T2E 6V1

2009 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
$2,500.00 Category Award Recipient • Roberta Templeton, Coaldale, Alberta • Sarah Hook, Guelph, Ontario
$2,000.00 Category Award Recipient • Morgan Godfrey, Mission, B.C. • Christina Nelson, St. Denis, Sask • David Ross, Montaque, PEI • Kurtis Reid, Saskatoon, Sask
$1,500.00 Category Award Recipient • Meredith Closs, Clarendon, Quebec • Baillie Code, New Brigden, Alberta • Becky Johnston, Grenfell, Sask • Justin Lasby, Shelburne, Ontario

 

Previous Winners

Click here to see the students that have been awarded Keith Gilmore Foundation Scholarships.