A chance for youth to engage in organic agriculture! The Eco-Scholar Program
Posted: December 12, 2016
Categories: Food in the News / GoodFoodBites / Opportunities
This is a great opportunity for anyone in high school, university or college that is interested in food systems. The Guelph Organic Conference is offering 5 students a chance to be an Eco-Scholar to the upcoming conference hosted this January 26th -29th. The 5 students selected will have a chance to network and learn more about organic agriculture.
The students will also receive some other really great benefits such as
- $500 Honorarium
- An Organic Food & Wine Dinner Ticket
- A Keynote Forum Ticket
- Workshop Passes for Saturday & Sunday
- Incredible networking experiences with fellow Eco Scholars, the Eco Scholar coordinator, sponsors and others.
Application deadline is December 23rd. In order to apply you must be a student and you will need to write a 250 word essay outlining you’re interested in having a career within Organics.
It is a really great opportunity for students, so hurry and apply today!