Criteria:                   

  1.  Reside in the Town or County Ponoka - East of the       

        Crestomere School west boundary.

  2.  Between the ages of 17 and 21 as of December 1st.        

  3.  Enrolled at a post-secondary in a trade, certificate,       

       diploma, or degree program:

               a)  that is directly related to agriculture   or

               b)  that the candidate can show will benefit

                     future rural agricultural communities.

  4.  Documented active participation in their family,        

            school, and community.

  5.  Demonstrated leadership in those activities.

  5.  Volunteered in the community.  Volunteering with the

          Ponoka Ag Society would be a bonus!  Do not                            hesitate to check out opportunities!

** Preference given to first time recipients.