- $96,000 in scholarship funding available to graduating Grade 12 students
- Application deadline June 8, 2022
- Apply online through Universities Canada
- Two scholarships for indigenous students
Calgary, AB, March 21, 2022
– Are you a graduating Grade 12 student looking for a bit of
help to finance your post-secondary education in agriculture, food science or culinary arts? If so, apply before
June 8, 2022 to be eligible for one of 32 scholarships, each valued
at $3,000, offered by Bayer Crop Science
The Bayer Crop Science Opportunity Scholarship program is available to graduating grade 12 students entering their first year of
post-secondary education in
agriculture, food science or a culinary program at a Canadian university or college of their choice in the fall of
2022.
The program has added two scholarships specifically for students who identify as Indigenous and want to explore
agriculture and food education.
“Bayer believes in supporting
youth and helping them on their post-secondary journey,” said Trish Jordan, Senior
Business Partner, Government and Industry Affairs with Bayer Crop Science Canada. “The Opportunity
Scholarship Program
is one way we can help build future leaders in Canadian agriculture and help attract the best and brightest to
this
growing industry.”
Scholarships will be awarded to
students based on demonstrated academic achievement, leadership in their community and
their vision for how they will contribute to Canadian agriculture in the future. The application deadline is June 8,
2022.
To apply, students can visit
https://www.cropscience.bayer.ca/Our-Company/ScholarshipInformation to review the program guidelines and connect to Scholarship Partners Canada – a division
of Universities Canada – who
serve as the independent administrator for the Bayer Crop Science Opportunity Scholarship program.
If you know of a student planning to
pursue studies in agriculture or a food-related discipline of study, encourage them
to apply today!
About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition.
Its
products and services are designed to help people and planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major
challenges
presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to drive sustainable development and
generate a
positive impact with its businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create
value
through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world. In
fiscal
2021, the Group employed around 100,000 people and had sales of 44.1 billion euros. R&D expenses before special
items
amounted to 5.3 billion euros. For more information, go to www.bayer.ca.
Contact:
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