Grand River Raceway and the board of directors of the Grand River Agricultural Society have announced the recipients of the 2010 bursary and scholarship program for local students pursuing agricultural studies.
The program is designed to provide financial assistance for students residing in Wellington and Perth Counties, and the Region of Waterloo, who are entering, or currently enrolled in, college or university agricultural programs.
Ten awards of $1,500 were awarded to the following individuals:
– Steven Jackson, University of Guelph, Agricultural Diploma;
– Becky Koeslag, Ridgetown College, Horticultural Diploma
– Trevor Koeslag, Ridgetown College, Agricultural Diploma
– Laura Austin, University of Guelph, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
– Courtney Schott, Ontario Veterinary College, DVM program;
– Rebecca Grose, Kemptville College Assoc., Diploma in Agriculture – Equine Option;
– Anjelka Bosnjak University of Guelph, Ontario Veterinary College;
– Amanda Rosborough, University of Guelph, Ontario Veterinary College
– Vanessa Dirksen, University of Guelph, Agricultural Diploma; and
– Adam Totafurno, University of Guelph Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
The recipients were recognized at a presentation at Grand River Raceway following race six of the racing card on Sept. 10.
For more information about scholarship and bursary program, visit www.GrandRiverRaceway.com or www.GrandRiverAgSociety.com.
