Overview
Federated Co-operatives Limited, and the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) are helping tomorrow’s agriculture leaders get a head start on their careers. The Excellence in Ag Program is a unique scholarship and internship opportunity that helps finance a student’s education, provide valuable field experience, and build their professional career in the agribusiness industry. Students studying agriculture at an accredited institution will enter the program every year.
This year, we are looking for 7 new students to join the Excellent in Ag Program.
Qualifications
Application Requirements:
Please note if you fail to attach all the required components of the application you may not be considered:
• Resume.
• Proof of enrolment in a post-secondary institution or conditional letter of acceptance
o You must be entering or already enrolled in a diploma or degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Transcript of academic record
o This can be provided at a later date for students entering into their first year of post secondary education.
• Two letters of reference from a teacher, principal, guidance counselor, supervisor or mentor (with at least one being from a work supervisor).
• 500-word essay or video on one of the following options:
o Co-operatives and their impact on local communities
o The future of agriculture in Western Canada
o The best coach or teacher you have had and what made them a great leader or mentor
Company Information
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by October 31, 2024. We will begin to interview selected students by mid November, 2024. Each application will be reviewed and vetted by a selection committee. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you require support to apply for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected].