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The OAAS 175th Central Canada Exhibition Association Scholarship ApplicationThe Ontario Association of Agricultural Society (OAAS) is pleased to offer a scholarship program to provide financial assistance for students within the province who are enrolled in a post-secondary diploma or undergraduate degree program. For more information click on this link. form.jotform.com/230574999407268APPLICATION CRITERIA1. The applicant must be enrolled in their second year or later, as an undergraduate student, registered in a minimum 2-year program at an Ontario post-secondary institution, and provide proof of enrollment.2. Applicant must be under the age of 30 years old, at the time of the application deadline.3. Applicant must volunteer and be actively involved with their local Agricultural Society.4. The applicant must be endorsed by their Agricultural Society.5. The endorsing Agricultural Society must be in good standing with the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS), meaning the current year’s membership fees are paid by the application deadline and they have no outstanding payments due to the OAAS.6. The applicant must be involved and/or volunteers in school and/or community activities. i.e., 4-H member, school sports/band/clubs, hockey/soccer teams.7. Part-time students are eligible for this scholarship.8. A 500-word essay written by the student on their future plans for contributing as a volunteer within their current or future community.9. Provide two Letters of Recommendation from two different individuals who knows the applicant well, excluding family members. This letter should highlight the skills and abilities that demonstrates the applicant is best qualified for this scholarship. These letters are required in order to be eligible for the scholarship. One Letter of Recommendation must come from an Agricultural Society board member or volunteer; the other one can come from someone in the community/school or past/current employer or another person involved with the Agricultural Society.10. It is the intention of the OAAS to award multiple scholarships, annually. The number will be determined annually based on available funds.11. An unofficial transcript must be submitted with application, from the most current completed year.12. An Agricultural Society can endorse more than one applicant and are encouraged to do so if there is more than one qualified applicant.13. Scholarship recipients will be announced and awarded in the Fall and a recent photo must be submitted at that time. ... See MoreSee Less