Local 4-H members have until mid-June to apply for the Jeff Atkinson Memorial Scholarship.
The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Chatham-Kent student pursuing post-secondary education in the area of agriculture and/or heavy equipment.
Students may nominate themselves, or 4-H leaders or high school teachers may nominate students that meet the criteria.
The scholarship will be awarded annually at the Chatham-Kent Plowing Match Banquet in memory of Atkinson.
Criteria to receive the scholarship include that the student has to have been a 4-H member at some point during their time at high school.
Each scholarship seeker must also include a 250-word essay with their application.
Atkinson passed away eight years ago. The Thamesville-area man was a mechanic, worked in metal fabrication, and was a farmer. On top of that, Atkinson worked with the 4-H Plowing Club and was a member of the C-K Plowmen’s Association.
To apply, send an email to C-K 4-H secretary/treasurer Janet Campbell at chathamkent4h@gmail.com by June 15 with your name and contact information. To see what else will need to be included in the application, visit the Chatham-Kent 4-H website.
