TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic Competition

JACK PEMBERTON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BURSARY

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, in partnership with 4-H Canada, is pleased to offer the Jack Pemberton Youth Development Bursary to a senior 4-H member in Canada with a keen interest in agriculture and a desire to attend The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.

Jack Pemberton was a Past President and Honourary Life Governor of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Mr. Pemberton created this opportunity to travel to Toronto to visit The Royal firsthand, as he felt it is a wonderful experience for anyone who is interested in agriculture.

The 103rd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair runs from November 7 to 16, 2025.

The successful applicant will be awarded a $3,000 bursary.

• $2,250 of the funds will be used to cover the cost of travel to and within Toronto (airfare and all transportation between the airport, hotel, and The Royal grounds).
• $750 as a bursary award towards the recipient’s post-secondary education.

In memory of Mr. Pemberton, The Royal will provide General Admission passes and up to three nights of accommodation (double occupancy), for the winner and a guest. The Royal staff will also provide a suggested itinerary of events to attend, including some VIP opportunities. The itinerary will be put together based on the interests expressed in the winner’s application.

BURSARY AMOUNT: $3,000

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:

• Canadian 4-H member in good standing.
• Will be entering their final year of high school in September 2025.
• Have plans for post-secondary education in an agriculture-related program.
• Have demonstrated involvement in agriculture.

NOTE: Preference will be given to those who have not attended The Royal Agricultrual Winter Fair before.

APPLICATIONS TO INCLUDE:

• Cover letter, to explain why you are excited about and deserving of this opportunity.
• Your resume.
• Letter of recommendation from a 4-H Leader or other relevant agriculture group leader.

The winner will be notified no later than September 30, 2025.

For more information please contact the 4-H Canada Program Department at program@4-h-canada.ca.

Applications open August 8, 2025 and close September 15, 2025 at 11:59 ET.
Submit your application online at https://apply.4-h-canada.ca/

QUALITY SEEDS SUPREME DAIRY CHAMPIONSHIP

Date: Saturday November 15, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Semex Ring of Excellence

Quality Seeds Supreme Dairy Champion - The Grand Champions from the National Aryshire Show, the National Holstein Show, the National Red & White Holstein Show, and the National Jersey Show will compete for the title of Supreme Dairy Champion and a prize of $2,000.

Quality Seeds Supreme Junior Dairy Champion - The Junior Champions from the Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic, the National Ayrshire Show, the National Holstein Show, the National Red & White Holstein Show, and the National Jersey Show will compete for the title of Supreme Junior Dairy Champion and a prize of $1,000.