4-H Canada Announces Inaugural Recipients of McDonald’s Canada Future of Agriculture 4-H Scholarship
09-12-2023
Ottawa, ON, Sept. 12, 2023 – 4-H Canada is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the McDonald’s Canada Future of Agriculture 4-H Scholarship. Through this scholarship program, eight senior 4-H members have been awarded $5,000 scholarships to support their goal of pursuing a future in the critical area of sustainable agriculture.
Congratulations to the 2023 recipients of the McDonald’s Canada Future of Agriculture 4-H Scholarship:
Name | Hometown | Program of Study | Institution |
Reegan Charlton | Brantford, ON | Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | University of Saskatchewan |
Hanna Fitchett | Quesnel, BC | Agribusiness | Lakeland College |
Devin Johnston | Listowel, ON | Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | University of Guelph |
Ashley Miller | Hillsdale, ON | Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | University of Guelph |
Brooklyn Piasta | La Salle, MB | Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness) | University of Manitoba |
Halee Piasta | La Salle, MB | Bachelor of Science | University of Manitoba |
Shianne Simpson | Picadilly, NB | Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness) | University of Prince Edward Island |
Victoria Walker | Oakbank, MB | Bachelor of Environmental Studies | University of Manitoba |
“Through the generosity of our longstanding partner, McDonald’s Canada, $80,000 in scholarship funding will be awarded to 4-H youth over the next two years,” explained 4-H Canada CEO, Shannon Benner. “These funds will help ensure the next generation of leaders in sustainable agriculture have the opportunity to attain their educational and career goals.”
Benner continued, “McDonald’s Canada is a leader in supporting sustainable production practices in the agriculture and agri-food sectors, which is an area that is incredibly important to today’s youth. We are grateful to have them as partners in our shared goal of supporting the next generation of environmentally aware and globally-minded Canadian farmers.”
“At McDonald’s Canada we’re committed to continuing to help support future generations of Canadian farmers. Investing in the education of youth is an investment in our future,” said Ashwin Ramesh, Head of Sustainability & Impact Strategy at McDonald’s Canada and Canadian 4-H Foundation Board member. “We’re thrilled to support 4-H in transforming the aspirations of these remarkable recipients into a vibrant reality for the future of agriculture."
The McDonald’s Canada Future of Agriculture 4-H Scholarship will be awarded again in 2024. For more information on the McDonald’s Canada Future of Agriculture 4-H Scholarship, visit 4-h-canada.ca/scholarships.
About 4-H Canada
For over 100 years, 4-H Canada has been one of the most highly respected positive youth development organizations in Canada. 4-H in Canada has over 17,000 members and more than 6,500 volunteer leaders. Our goal is to help young Canadians “Learn To Do By Doing” in a safe, inclusive and fun environment. We believe in nurturing responsible, caring and contributing youth leaders who are committed to positively impacting their communities across Canada and around the world. To learn more about 4-H Canada, please visit 4-h-canada.ca and follow our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.
About McDonald’s Canada
In 1967, Canada welcomed the first McDonald's restaurant to Richmond, British Columbia. Today, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited has become part of the Canadian fabric, serving more than one million guests every day. In both franchised and corporate-owned restaurants, nearly 100,000 people are employed from coast to coast to coast, and more than 90 per cent of McDonald's 1,400 Canadian restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent franchisees. Of the almost $1 billion spent on food, more than 85 per cent is purchased from suppliers in Canada. For more information on McDonald's Canada, visit mcdonalds.ca.
For more information, media may contact:
Jessie Christie
Communications Director
4-H Canada
Canada Impact, McDonald’s Canada