Education Awards
Each year, six bursaries are presented to young adults across Canada involved in the dairy business and still attending university or college. Recipients are selected from geographic regions across Canada, one from the West, two from Ontario, two from Québec and one from the Atlantic.
In 2013 these awards were increased to $1,000 each (from $750). Applications can be made on Holstein Canada’s website starting the first week of October. Final selections will be made by the end of December.
“We have been impressed with the quality of applicants,” comments Janet Walker, young adult coordinator. “The cost to attend university or college continues to rise so this investment will be much appreciated.”
Bovine Medicine Awards
Holstein Canada has a long tradition of supporting students completing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. This award recognizes one student from each of the five Canadian veterinary colleges for their scholastic achievements.
In 2013 these awards have been increased to $1,000 each (from $400).
The selection of successful candidates are made by each respective educational institution (listed below) and awarded during convocation ceremonies.
- University of Guelph – Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario
- University of Montréal – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec
- University of Saskatchewan – Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- University of Prince Edward Island – Atlantic Veterinary College, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
- University of Calgary – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (new in 2013) PD
—From Holstein Canada news release
