Scholarships

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, 2023

Deadline to Apply:

May 31, 2023

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, 2023, to be eligible for this scholarship:

1. A completed CFFO Federation Scholarship Application Form (available here).
2. An official transcript.
3. Proof of full-time registration in an agriculture-related post-secondary course of study for the 2023/2024 academic year.
4. 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, 2023 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 2023, 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 call 519-837-1620, ext 224 

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.

 

Chatham-Kent-Essex

Chatham-Kent-Essex Christian Farmers Association offers two $1,000 scholarships annually to high school graduates entering post-secondary agricultural studies. 

Deadline to Apply: TBA - Please check back soon.

Application Form to Come

 

Dufferin-Wellington

Dufferin-Wellington Christian Farmers Association offers a $1,000 scholarship annually.

Deadline to Apply: TBA - Please check back soon.

Application Form to Come (Family FBR number required to access form)

 

East Central

East Central Christian Farmers Association is offering two $1,000 scholarships for the 2023/24 academic year.

Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2023.

Application Form

 

Elgin

Elgin Christian Farmers Association offers up to three $500 scholarships annually.

Deadline to Apply: TBA - Please check back soon.

Application Form to Come

 

Huron

Huron Christian Farmers Association offers one $1,000 scholarship annually.

Deadline to Apply: September 30th , 2023, Questions about the scholarship? Connect with District Board Member Jack Kroes at jmkroes31@gmail.com

Application Form to Come

 

Lambton

Lambton Christian Farmers Association offers up to $2,000 in scholarships annually. Scholarship recipients may receive a maximum of $1,000. Scholarship moneys may be awarded to a maximum of two $1,000 scholarships or a maximum of four $500 scholarships, or a combination thereof up to a total annual award of $2,000. Award distribution is to be determined at the District Board’s discretion.

Deadline to Apply: TBA - Please check back soon.

Application Form (Family FBR number required to access form)

 

Perth

Information forthcoming.

 

Quinte

Quinte Christian Farmers Association is offering two $500 scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year.

Deadline to Apply: July 28, 2023.

Application Form

 

Rainy River

Rainy River Christian Farmers Association offers a $500 scholarship annually.

Deadline to Apply: May 31, 2023.

Application Form

 

Simcoe County

Simcoe County Christian Farmers Association offers a $500 scholarship annually.

Deadline to Apply: TBA - Please check back soon.

Application Form to Come

 

St. Lawrence-Ottawa Valley

St. Lawrence-Ottawa Valley Christian Farmers Association is offering two $500 scholarships for the 2022/23 academic year.

Deadline to Apply: TBA - Please check back soon.

Application Form to Come

 

Wellington

Wellington CFA offers two $1,000 scholarships annually.

Deadline to Apply: TBA - Please check back soon.

Application Form to Come (Family FBR number required to access form)