Congrats to our 2023 GRAS Scholarship Recipients!

The Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) established this scholarship program to provide financial assistance to students within our community who are entering or enrolled in a college diploma or university degree, in agriculture and/or environment-related programs.

It is our honour to be able to assist the next generation of agriculturalists and environmentalists thrive!

Presenting the 2023 Scholarship Recipients…

GRAS scholarship recipients along side GRAS board members.


Katelyn MacGillivray, Baden
Bachelor of Commerce, Food & Agricultural Business
University of Guelph


Shayna Morphy, Moorefield
Bachelor of Environmental Sciences, Geography & Environmental Management
University of Waterloo


Devin Johnston, Listowel
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
University of Guelph


Mary Brander, Rockwood
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Animal Science Major
University of Guelph


Kiera O’Hearn, Cambridge
Bachelor of Science, Honours – Animal Biology Major
University of Guelph


Melyssa Favero, Guelph
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
University of Guelph, OAC


Emily Lennox, Arthur
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
University of Guelph


Derrick Knill, Bornholm
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
University of Guelph, OAC


Kate Martin, Wallenstein
Master of Animal Biosciences – Nutrition Major
University of Guelph


Matthew Whittemore, Stratford
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Crop Science Major
University of Guelph


Rhiannon James, Guelph
Master of Science, Environmental Sciences
University of Guelph, OAC


Julianna Tindall, Guelph
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Crop Science Major
University of Guelph

We are proud of you and wish you all the best in your upcoming semester!

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