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Plant Sciences Scholarship
@ JDI
Overview
J.D. Irving, Limited is offering a Plant Sciences Scholarship for grade 12 graduates or active students in plant science programs at accredited Canadian institutions. The award covers 50% of tuition up to $5,000 per year, renewable, with summer employment at its Juniper, New Brunswick tree nursery and a full-time role offered after graduation. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, maintain their GPA and provide a resume, and complete a behavioural assessment and interview.
Responsibilities:
- Train and work summers at tree nursery in Juniper, NB
- Maintain GPA and strong performance during work terms
- Relocate near Juniper after graduation
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in accredited plant science, horticulture or agrology program
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Grade 12 graduate or active student
- Provide proof of enrollment and resume
- Complete behavioural assessment and interview
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Plant sciences, Horticulture, Agrology, Agriculture |
| Perks mentioned | Tuition support |
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|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 648 |
Program Summary:
- Opportunity for grade 12 graduates or active students pursuing careers in plant sciences and who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Opportunity to train and become employed in a long term, rewarding career working in J.D. Irving, Limited’s state-of-the-art tree nursery in Juniper, New Brunswick.
- Qualifying accredited programs at any accredited post-secondary educational institutions in Canada that provide horticulture, plant science, agrology or agriculture degrees.
- The value of the award includes 50% tuition paid up front (to a maximum of $5,000) with the potential to renew consecutive years. 50% is paid at the start of each term.
- Offered summer employment for the duration of the scholarship.
- Must maintain GPA and strong performance during work terms for renewal.
- Upon graduation, will be offered a secure, full-time role in our New Brunswick operations.
- Must provide proof of acceptance or enrollment to full-time or part-time studies in one of the eligible programs.
- Must provide a copy of your resume.
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Applicants can also be a current employee or a dependent (spouse or child) of an employee.
- Must participate in a behavioral assessment and interview process.
- Must be willing to live and work summers in Juniper, New Brunswick and, after graduation, relocate to a town in the proximity of Juniper, New Brunswick. Company housing options available.
- Preference is for those in financial need.
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