The Ontario Processing Vegetable Industry Bursaries were established to support and encourage individuals pursuing a career in the processing vegetable industry who will further develop and grow this sector of Ontario’s agri-food economy.
Since its launch in 2001, the bursary program has provided $197,000 to deserving individuals pursuing a career in our industry.
Bursary Eligibility
Applicants must be a Canadian citizen and Ontario resident who is registered as a full-time student at an eligible college or university entering the second, third, fourth or post-graduate year of study which relates to the processing vegetable industry.
Bursary Application
The call for applications begins October 15 and the deadline for accepting applications is November 15. Details and the application form are available by clicking HERE or by contacting the OPVG office via email at opvg@opvg.org
2022 Bursary Winners
OPVG Industry Bursary
Congratulations to Ceilidh MacRae – Finch, ON
Jim Whitson Memorial Bursary
Congratulations to Dakota Dawdy – Shedden, ON
Ken Epp Memorial Bursary
Congratulations to Audrey Froese – Vienna, ON
About the OPVG
The Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers is a not-for-profit agricultural organization that represents Ontario vegetable growers producing crops for processing.