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BRITISH COLUMBIA AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION SOCIETY BURSARY

 

  The British Columbia Agricultural Exposition Society is proud to award bursaries to Senior 4-H Members and 

4-H Alumni who are pursuing a post-secondary education program. One to four $1000.00 bursaries will be awarded, depending on number of applications and funding. As a Society we value the importance of post-secondary education and are pleased to offer this opportunity for financial support.


Criteria:

Senior BC 4-H Members currently enrolled in or planning to attend a post-secondary education program may apply- A BC 4-H Alumni may only be awarded the bursary once.


Application Requirements:

1) Personal and 4-H Information:- Name, address, email and phone number- Tell us about yourself- Indicate if you are applying for Regular Bursary or Alumni Bursary.
2) 4-H Information:- Number of years in 4-H, your Club and any positions held within the club- Achievements within the 4-H program (badges, awards, senior skills certificates)- Conferences & programs attended (Club Week, Food for Thought, Youth Action etc.)- What has the 4-H program done for you?- Include any volunteer activities- Additional information about your time in 4-H.
3) Post-Secondary Education Information- Provide acceptance letter from University, College or Trade School- Educational goals.


Any other information the applicant wishes to share is welcome.
Selection Committee:- The Selection Committee will be made up of no less than 3 current members of the BC Agricultural Expo Society- Once all applications are received, the Committee will meet to review the applications and choose the candidate(s) they feel will most benefit from the bursary.


Deadline for Applications:- September 1st of each calendar year- Funds will be released upon receipt of the successful applicants first transcript


Applications can be mailed to BC Ag Expo Box 1082, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 or emailed to: secretary@bcagexpo.ca
 

AWARDS & PRIZES

 

Sealin Creek Heifer Award

This award is sponsored by Dan & Janette Speller of the Sealin Creek Ranch. Sealin Creek Ranch  donates a heifer to the 4-H beef member exhibiting a female project who  scored the highest aggregate at BC Ag Expo. The deserving member who wins this award must exhibit the heifer at the following BC Ag Expo either as the member's 4-H project, or in the open division.  In order to be eligible, members are required to submit a letter to Dan Speller stating  their intent to compete for the heifer and that they agree to show the heifer at next year's Expo if won. 

2022 Winner - Jean MaCaulay

Saanich Peninsula 4-H Club



Daren Brady Memorial Fund

These cash prizes and certificates are presented to the two 11 year old  members from any division who have achieved the highest overall scores at Kamloops District Rally and the BC Ag Expo combined. The prize money is split 60% for first place and 40% for second. This money is re-invested until the members' 19th birthday.


Top two 11 year olds for 2022

Noah Sherwood & Lee Fraser






 

 Clayton Smailes Memorial Award

This award is presented to a member of the Kamloops & District Junior Council who actively participated in the yearly activities, fundraising and was involved with planning and attending Junior Camp. This recipient will display organizational skills, leadership and be enthusiastic about the events. The award is voted on by the members and leaders of the  Kamloops & District 4-H Junior Council and presented at the  banquet. 


2022 Winner

Aubree Higgins

Four Corners 4-H Club


Kay Puhallo Memorial Bursary

  One or two $500 Bursaries awarded to Senior 4-H members who are enrolled in a post secondary education program to assist with education costs. 

Criteria:

· 4-H member must be enrolled in a post secondary education program and will attend the program the same year as they receive the award.

· Member will be in good standing and actively participating with a 4-H Club that attends the BC Agricultural Expo.

· The 4-H member will participate in the BC Agricultural Expo in the year the scholarship is awarded.

Member will apply for the scholarship by submitting the following information:

· Name, age, years in 4-H, Club(s), projects and achievements 

· Post Secondary Academic/Trades Program they are enrolled in

· A written description of their educational goals 

· Other achievements outside of the 4-H program 

· Name and phone number of their current 4-H Leader

The bursary will be awarded based on the member's 4-H achievements as well as their citizenship and leadership qualities.

The Bursary application must be received no later than September 1st

The Puhallo Family will choose the 4-H Member(s) they feel will benefit the most from the bursaries; they will be awarded each year to assist with education costs. The bursary will be given to the 4-H members at the BC Agricultural Expo Banquet to acknowledge the bursary and its recipients.

Applications are to be forwarded to: Julieanne Puhallo-Brown

ja-brown@shaw.ca


Congratulations to the

 2022 Draw Winners of the 

BC Purebred Sheep Breeders Association Awards

$250 Certificate towards the purchase of a Purebred Female

Ryder Luttmerding


Congratulations to the Winners

 of the 2021

BC Hereford Association

Awards

$50 - Hereford Female

Delaney Ferguson


$50 - Hereford Steer

Emily Hooper


 Roy Wai Memorial Award

This award is presented to a 4-H senior member who exhibited  exceptional citizenship. This member is a dedicated senior member who enjoys helping other members, displays leadership qualities and shows  genuine showmanship. Each year the award is voted on by all members of the BC Ag Expo.

2022 Winner Riley Knoll 



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