Ottawa, ON - November 6, 2013 – The Chrysler Foundation has
teamed up with 4-H Canada to sponsor one hundred scholarships valued at $1,000
each for 4-H members across Canada.
4-H scholarships provide opportunities for Canadian youth to
further their education and expand their knowledge in support of the
agriculture industry. Members also have opportunities to travel nationally and
internationally on exchanges, participate in leadership conferences and apply
for additional grants and awards. 4-H Canada works with all provinces to create
clubs in local communities and has an exceptional track record of developing
confident Canadian leaders.
4-H youth from across Canada are eligible to apply for the
scholarship if they meet the following criteria:
- applicants must be at least 16 years of age as of January 1, 2013;
- a current 4-H member in good standing;
- in their final year of high school and have applied* to a field of study in the arts, science or business of agriculture;
OR
- currently enrolled in post-secondary school and studying arts, science or business of agriculture.
*Applied means the student must show acceptance from a
qualified, post-secondary institution by May 31, 2014.
Applicants must submit a 500 word essay outlining “What does
being a farmer mean to you?” as well as a letter of reference from a 4-H Club
leader.
An on-line application form can be found at apply.4-h-canada.ca
and will open on Tuesday, November 12, 2013.
“This educational initiative supports the cornerstone of
what 4-H is about”, said Shannon Benner, CEO of 4-H Canada. "We are very
fortunate that The Chrysler Foundation understands the importance of developing
responsible and motivated young leaders in Canada. This investment truly
embodies the spirit of 4-H leadership as it will have community impact from
coast to coast.”
“In its 100-year history, this is the largest, one-year
scholarship program that 4-H has rolled out,” said Reid Bigland, President and
CEO, Chrysler Canada. “It goes without saying that The Chrysler Foundation and
Ram Trucks are quite humbled to be able provide this many Canadian youth the
opportunity to further their education and expand their knowledge in support of
our vital agricultural industry. After all, Ram Truck’s ‘Year of the Farmer’ is
not only about today’s farmers, but tomorrow’s as well.”
The scholarship application process is now open and the
deadline to apply is January 15, 2014. Scholarship winners will be notified in
March 2014.
About 4-H Canada
4-H is one of Canada’s longest-running and most respected
youth-serving organizations helping young Canadians to “Learn to Do by Doing”
in a safe environment. With more than 24,000 members and 7,500 volunteer leaders,
the 4-H community has extended beyond its rural roots and offers clubs for a
diverse range of interests and skills across the country. Provided with the
tools and guidance 4-H members work individually and with others to reach their
goals. This unique combination of group-based learning and personal interests
is what makes the 4-H experience exciting and memorable for everyone involved.
Through this process, we are creating a 4-H culture of skilled, responsible and
confident leaders that are committed to positively impacting their communities
across Canada. At a national program level, members have the chance to travel
nationally and internationally, and participate in leadership conferences and
seminars.
To learn more about 4-H Canada visit: www.4-h-canada.ca
About The Chrysler Foundation
The Chrysler Foundation, the
charitable arm of Chrysler Group LLC, has established a proud legacy of
empowering people and investing in local communities. The Chrysler Foundation
focuses its support on four key areas: Education: K-12 and post-secondary
education initiatives that encourage the study and pursuit of careers in
business, design, science, technology, engineering, mathematics or supply-chain
management; Military: support for the nation’s service members and their
families in need; Multicultural / Diversity: initiatives that promote inclusion
and advancement opportunities for diverse populations; and Youth Development:
organizations and programs that provide mentoring and related assistance to aid
youth in the transition to adulthood. Since its inception in 1953, The Chrysler
Foundation has awarded more than $500 million in charitable grants.
About the Ram Truck Brand
The Ram Truck brand continues to
establish its identity and clearly define its customers since its launch as the
newest Chrysler Group LLC vehicle brand. Creating a stand-alone brand for Ram
Trucks has allowed the brand to concentrate on how core customers use their
trucks and what new features they’d like to see. Whether focusing on a family that
uses its half-ton truck day in and day out, a hardworking Ram Heavy Duty owner
or a business that depends on its commercial vehicles every day, Ram has the
truck market covered.
For more information, media can contact:
Christine Moses, Marketing and Communications Manager
613-234-4448 (ext 29)
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