2025 SCHOLARSHIPS

CO-OP Régionale & the Mario Seguin Foundation proudly offers up to $6,000 in scholarships in tribute to a builder of the rural cooperative world.

ABOUT MARIO SEGUIN

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Mario Séguin, was born in Noëlville on May 18, 1936. He left a distinguished impression both professionally and personally.

Having grown up on the family farm, he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps. He was a highly skilled farmer who always managed to see and appreciate the beauty in life’s most simple things.

After he passed away, CO-OP Régionale created this scholarship in his name, to encourage students to go forward and preserve their identity, while participating and promoting the co-operative movement.

Mario Séguin Bursary Distribution of total funds ($6,000 )

1. Collège Boréal scholarships for agricultural students - Total: $2,000

Four (4) scholarships of $500 each, awarded to students in the agriculture program, based on the following criteria:

Name of bursary	Main criterion
Mario Séguin Bursary - Volunteer work	Volunteer work at the CRAB agricultural greenhouse
Mario Séguin Bursary - Agricultural innovation	Participation in an innovative research project in sustainable or local agriculture
Mario Séguin Bursary - Highest grade	Highest academic average in the agriculture program
Mario Séguin Bursary - Young rural entrepreneur	Entrepreneurial project related to agriculture, processing or local distribution

Selection made by a committee made up of department teachers and a member of the COOP Régionale.

2. Bursaries for post-secondary students - Total: $2000

Will pursue post-secondary studies in the fields (agriculture, horticulture or veterinary)
Proof of admission to an Ontario college or university

3. Northeast Rural High School Bursaries - Total: $2000

Entry requirements/ Eligibility criteria:
- Students must submit a creative project or essay around the theme:
  “Why supporting Canadian products and industries is essential to our future - and how agricultural cooperatives contribute to this mission.”
- Student from the Northeastern region of the province of Ontario
- Graduating high school student in 2025
- Applicant's family must be active members of Co-Op
Accepted formats :
- Essay (500-750 words)
- Video (2 to 3 minutes)
- Multimedia or audio presentation
Mandatory content :
- Highlight one or more Canadian products (e.g. milk, syrup, grains, meat, vegetables, etc.)
- Mention at least one Canadian or local cooperative (ideally the regional Coop)
- Include a personal reflection on local consumption and support for local producers
Selection of recipients :
- Official presentation at a community event, school visit or local ceremony
- Winning projects could be published in the local newspaper or on the Coop website
Pedagogical objectives :

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