Northumberland Co-Operative Limited Scholarships

Posted: May 31, 2011

Northumberland Co-operative Limited is pleased to announce they will be offering six (6) scholarships to students entering a post secondary program in the fall. The scholarships have been named to honour the work of Charles Butler and William Vickers, two men who made outstanding contributions to the development and growth of Northumberland Co-operative Limited.   The scholarships are valued at $1000.00 each. Application deadline is June 24, 2011.   In order to apply students must be entering a post secondary educational program in September, 2011. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, extra-curricular or community participation and need. Consideration will be given to those entering careers in agriculture or related industries.   Two (2) scholarships are reserved for children of employees or members of Northumberland Co-operative. The other four will be awarded to students within Northumberland’s service area of New Brunswick; of these four, two will be awarded to students attending New Brunswick Community College.