The Brian Schubert Memorial Scholarship fund was established following his passing in 1994. People and organizations contributed to the fund with the hope that Brian’s work in and for agriculture in the North would always be remembered.
Brian graduated from the Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology in 1966 and later returned to the family farm in in the district of Temiskaming (Kerns Township). Growth and improvements on his farm were always taking place because Brian appreciated the value of new technology and was committed to advancing agriculture in Northern Ontario.
His efforts to improve agriculture went well beyond his own farm. For years he headed the Temiskaming Cattlemen’s Association and spent endless hours working with fellow directors of the Temiskaming Federation of Agriculture.
His time and effort spent as a member of the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario were most valued by him as he worked to introduce new technology to the farming industry for all farmers.
Brian also spent countless hours as co-chair of the Coalition for Northern Ontario Agricultural Development, the group credited with saving the research component at the former New Liskeard College of Agricultural Technology.
Brian was a well-respected farmer and leader. His esteemed agricultural industry colleagues graciously managed his memorial fund for over 20 years. It is currently administered by his family.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Brian Schubert Memorial Scholarship is designed to assist students enrolled in post-secondary education at the University or College level in Canada, in an agricultural related field.
ELIGIBILITY
The candidate must
- Be a Northern Ontario resident. Northern Ontario is defined as the Districts of Parry Sound, Nipissing, Temiskaming, Cochrane, Sudbury, Manitoulin, Algoma, Thunder Bay, Kenora, Rainy River.
- Be accepted into or attending a diploma or degree program in agriculture at a recognized post-secondary institution.
CONDITIONS
- Scholarships are awarded on the understanding that the funds will be used to cover the cost of attending a program of studies.
- By submitting the application, the applicant agrees to the expectations of scholarship recipients.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The amount of assistance granted to a candidate is $1,000.00.
Application deadline: June 20, 2025
For more information: brian.schubert.memorial@gmail.com