William (Bill) Cooper Entrepreneurship Scholarship

Value: $1,000
Number offered: 2
Eligibility:
  • Saskatchewan 4-H members entering an entrepreneurial program or business initiative, who demonstrate exceptional enthusiasm and awareness of the entrepreneurial concept.
  • Registered Saskatchewan 4-H member for at least two years and have been registered as a Saskatchewan 4-H member within the last five years
  • Canadian citizen

Applicants must also submit:

1) a 500-word essay on the topic "Entrepreneurship in Saskatchewan";
2) Two (2) letters of reference: one from a high school teacher, and one from a 4-H leader outlining the candidate's level of demonstrated entrepreneurism (letters of reference from parents, guardians or relatives will not be accepted, even if they were the individual's 4-H leader).
3) A resume highlighting the applicant's best subjects, student involvement, 4-H involvement, volunteer and community involvement, club or church activities and hobbies.
Selection criteria:
  • Academic history
  • Essay
  • Resume
  • Community involvement
  • Background
  • Goals and ambitions
  • Saskatchewan 4-H involvement and experience
Donor: Mr. William (Bill) Cooper, P.Ag.

This Scholarship represents Mr. Cooper's commitment to the areas of youth leadership and entrepreneurialism in the agricultural sector.
Apply: Saskatchewan 4-H Council
3830 Thatcher Ave
Saskatoon, SK  S7R 1A5
Tel: (306) 933-7727
Fax: (306) 933-7730