 |
|
Conditions of the Joseph A. McLean, Q.C. Agricultural Scholarship - The Joseph A. McLean, Q.C. Scholarship is awarded annually to a Grade 12 graduate who will be enrolled in a degree or diploma course in Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine or a related agricultural field of study.
Selection is made on the basis of scholastic record, financial need of applicant, suitability of applicant for a career in agriculture, and personal integrity. |
The Presidents of both the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce and the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association serve as Trustees for awarding the Joseph A. McLean, Q.C. Scholarship.
The deadline for applying is May 31st of each year.
Click here for a printable J.A. McLean application form
Eric Stanley Dunstan was born on March 9, 1906 in Doncaster, England, and came to Canada with his parents and three sisters in 1914. His father purchased a farm ten miles north west of Lloydminster where Eric grew up. Eric attended Westdene and Staplehurst Schools, finishing his education at Vermilion. He also attended a year of college in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Eric remained a bachelor and devoted much of his time to community involvement. He was a past master of Britannia Masonic Lodge, a member of St. Johns Anglican Church, a director of the Lloydminster Exhibition Association, a director of the Museum Board and enjoyed a good game of cricket. Eric was also an ardent fan of the Edmonton Eskimos, attending all home games.
Eric’s usual “Sunday after Church” was spent at the home of his sister Edna and her husband, Jack Kelly.
Eric was an excellent farmer. He, along with his father, cropped a large number of acres and also raised purebred Shorthorn cattle. The cattle won many prizes at fairs and bull sales.
Eric retired to Lloydminster in 1964. He passed away January 5, 1976 at the age of 69 years.
Eric Dunstan had a great interest in young people and in keeping with his philosophy of life, he left monies for the further education of future generations. The Dunstan Scholarship was established in 1971. Eric Dunstan was a good citizen and will long be remembered by his many friends.
The Dunstan Scholarship is an annual bursary available to a young person of any age living within approximately a 50 mile radius of the City of Lloydminster to further their education in agriculture or agriculture business in any Canadian educational institution.
Up to three bursaries of approximately $600.00 may be awarded annually. The applicant should have a Grade XI standing, although special circumstances with lower qualifications will be considered. The applicant’s course must be a minimum of three months in length. The applicant must provide two letters of reference, one from a teacher/principal, if possible, and the second would be preferably a character reference from the person of his/her choice. These should accompany the completed application. A copy of school marks along with a resume should also accompany the application.
The deadline for applying is usually May 31st of each year.
Click here for a printable E.S. Dunstan application form
