We believe in supporting the future leaders of Ontario agriculture. That's why the CFFO and our District Christian Farmers Associations award over $20,000 in scholarships annually.
The CFFO awards up to $10,000 in scholarships annually to youth studying agriculture and agri-business. Children and grandchildren of CFFO Members can apply to receive one of four $2,500 scholarships.
Applications Open:
Feb 1, 2024
Deadline to Apply:
May 31, 2024
Applicant Qualifications:
The scholarship is open to qualifying applicants who (1) are secondary school graduates, (2) have parents or grandparents who are CFFO members, and (3) are registered for full-time studies in an agriculture-related program in Ontario* for the upcoming academic year during which they apply.
*Some out-of-province exceptions may be considered.
Application Procedure:
Applicants must provide the following documentation to the CFFO head office by May 31, 2024, to be eligible for this scholarship:
- A completed CFFO Federation Scholarship Application Form (available here).
- An official transcript.
- Proof of full-time registration in an agriculture-related post-secondary course of study for the 2024/2025 academic year.
- A 500-word essay OR a 3-5 minute video* detailing why they are pursuing education in an agriculture-related career and how their faith informs their understanding of farming (or the agri-food related profession they plan to enter).
*Video must be posted publicly on YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, and the link must be included in the CFFO Federation Scholarship Application Form. Please do not email video as an attachment.
These documents may be submitted via email to info@christianfarmers.org with the subject heading “CFFO Federation Scholarship Application” or via mail, postmarked no later than May 31, 2024 to Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, 231 Shearson Crescent, Unit 101, Box 2, Cambridge, ON, N1T 1J5.
Applications will be assessed by a select committee of CFFO Staff. Scholarship recipients will be notified in June 2024, and awarded at their local District Summer Picnic. Part or all of each recipient's essay or video may be shared on CFFO's social media, and recipients will be featured in the Fall/Winter edition of The Steward.
For more information
Please contact Mackenna - mackenna@christianfarmers.org
Several District Christian Farmers Associations offer scholarships to the children of members in their districts. Please note: Not all districts follow county lines. If you’re not sure which district your family belongs to, contact us.
Intake for 2024 District Scholarships is open now.
Submissions for all districts will close June 15, 2024
Chatham-Kent-Essex
Dufferin-Wellington
East Central
Elgin
Huron
Lambton
Perth
Quinte
Rainy River
Central Ontario (formally Simcoe County)
Download the information package for further details
Deadline - June 15, 2024
The documents may be submitted via email to the attention of:
Central Ontario District Secretary Shelly van Heyningen info@wingandaprayerfarm.ca
St. Lawrence-Ottawa Valley
Wellington
Not sure which district you're in? Contact us for help.