Educational awards are available to regular members or junior members of Holstein Canada or the son or daughter of a regular member.

• Two awards of $1000 are available for students from Ontario.

Awards are also offered to other areas such as: Western Canada (1), Quebec (2) and Atlantic Canada (1).

Eligibility

To be eligible for these awards applications must:

• must be a regular or junior member of Holstein Canada, or a son or daughter of a member.
• must have completed at least one year of university/college (or Cégep in Québec)
• must submit an official, original transcript (faxed and photocopied submissions will not be accepted) and a copy of your resume
• must be returning to school within the calendar year.

Selection and Notification

Consideration will be given to each category as follows:

• 30 points, farm involvement & work experience
• 30 points, youth program involvement
• 20 points, career choice
• 20 points, points scholastic record

Other accomplishments may influence the Selection Committee in the event of a close decision.

Winners will be notified immediately upon the Committee's decision in December. A general announcement will be made through the Info Holstein publication at a later date.

Submission of Application

To review further information please visit the Holstein Canada website at https://www.holstein.ca/Index.aspx# .  Select the Young Adults tab and then select Awards to view the details.  Submissions may be typed on the Education Award Form and sent directly to Holstein Canada by mail or by courier. Applications must be received by Holstein Canada by 4:00 p.m. to be considered for this award.