Jack Rigby (left) presents Wm Morris Certificate to Ruth and Wally Doerksen

Originally established by the generosity of William Morris of Morris Motors fame of England, the Nuffield scholarship of Canada became self supporting in 1976. Contributions are welcomed from individuals, corporations, trade associations, past scholars or anyone with a desire to encourage the advancement of agriculture in Canada. Nuffield Canada presents the William Morris Certificate in recognition of those who have generously donated more than $5000. The following certificate recipients are sincerely thanked for their ongoing contribution to agriculture.

Larry Yeo

Alfred Smith

Wally Doerksen

Mac Sprowl

Jack Rigby

Sponsors can

1. Sponsor a scholar to the full extent of their study- value $15,000
2. Sponsor the Nuffield Canada program generally by granting smaller amounts over a specified term. For example, an annual grant of $2,000 for five years could be applied either each year to a selected scholar’s expenses, or retained “In Trust” until the end of the term at which point the entire amount would be issued to a scholar in a specific field of study.
3. Endow a lump sum to Nuffield Canada with accrued interest applied annually to support a scholar.

Sponsor Benefits

1. Public recognition through the scholar and scholar report.
2. Access to methods and methodology at the working level in chosen fields of study in foreign countries that would not otherwise be accessible to Donors.
3. A future employee or consultant responsible for a specific area and committed to either increasing profitably or knowledge or both.
4. Receive a tax benefit as Nuffield Canada is a registered charity.
5. General encouragement of Canadian agriculture, expansion of knowledge and creation of greater awareness on the part of all parties and the public of the importance of having a strong, modern and vibrant agricultural community in this country.

For more information on sponsorship please contact the Chair of Nuffield Canada.