Parkland County announces new scholarship
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During the grand opening celebrations of the new Memorial Composite High School in Stony Plain, Parkland County Mayor Rob Wiedeman announced a one-time scholarship for a 2010 graduating student pursuing further education in agricultural or related studies.
“Parkland County has a long and rich history built on agriculture,” said Mayor Rob Wiedeman. “Agriculture is one of the most important – yet undervalued – industries that we depend upon daily. Offering this scholarship reflects Parkland County’s value of education in today’s challenging and rapidly-changing world, recognizes the commitment of youth to preserve our rural roots, and promotes the importance of agriculture for our future sustainability.”
The scholarship, valued at $1000, is offered this year only. To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, the student must be a Grade 12 student at Memorial Composite High School in Stony Plain and will be graduating in 2010. Some of the other criteria include:
- Student must be planning to further his or her education (college, technical school, university).
- Student is planning to pursue an education in agriculture or a field of studies related in some way to a rural and/or agriculture career (i.e. veterinary science, home economics, soil science, etc.).
- Student has demonstrated a commitment and interest in their community through their contribution to community service and involvement.
Applications will be available April 1, 2010. Deadline for applications is May 31, 2010. A panel comprised of all of Parkland County Council will review the applications and select the most deserving candidate for the scholarship.
Parkland County is a rural municipality located immediately west of Edmonton. Covering an area of 242,595 hectares (599,500 acres), it is one of the largest in size and one of the highest populated of all rural municipalities in Alberta. Parkland County has grown to a community of over 30,000 people and has seen generations of families continue to enjoy country living.
