Agricultural scholarships
Merial Canada Inc. has set aside money to develop 50 new $1,000 Ivomec scholarships.
To qualify, applicants must write a 400-750 word essay on a topic chosen by scholarship organizers.
As well, applicants must be 16 years or older, have been 4-H members for at least two years and have been registered as 4-H members within the last five years, and must submit the proper application form signed by a local 4-H leader or regional specialist.
Winners must use the funds within four years for tuition, books or lodging while attending a post- secondary institution studying an agriculture-related course.
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Applications are accepted until March 31.
Application forms have been distributed to participating veterinary clinics and farm supply store. For more information, contact your regional 4-H specialist or the provincial 4-H office.
New faces
Lakeland College has announced the appointment of two new vice-presidents.
Diane Rhyason has been named vice-president of learning support and corporate services and will be based at the Vermilion, Alta. campus.
Rhyason worked as a public school teacher, university librarian and a private contractor before joining Lakeland in 1981. At Lakeland, she has served as chief librarian, director of student services and has worked as college registrar since 1994.
Donna Lewis has been named vice-president of college development, based at the Lloydminster campus.
Lewis worked for several years as an industrial training consultant and counsellor. As an entrepreneur, she has owned a restaurant and a manufacturing company.
Lewis has a bachelor of arts and a diploma in business management from the University of British Columbia and a masters of business administration from Simon Fraser University in B.C.
Lewis plans to move to Lloydminster from North Vancouver in June.
