Paterson GlobalFoods Inc. (PGF) has a long-standing history of giving back to the communities it serves. From lending the company’s shipping fleet to the Second World War effort in 1939 to making a significant charitable donation to Canada’s most modern hospitality management and culinary school in 2008, Paterson GlobalFoods Inc. is proud to continue the tradition of supporting worthy causes across Canada.
Educational Scholarships, Bursaries and Rewards
Paterson GlobalFoods Inc. (PGF) offers a number of scholarships, awards and bursaries through the following post-secondary institutions:
Paterson Bursaries in Agriculture
$2000
2 Awards Available
Offered Annually to Bachelor of Science in Agriculture students who are from rural Saskatchewan
The Paterson Bursary
$3050
2 Awards Available
Preference will be given to students from rural Manitoba (i.e., students who are entering or have entered the University from high schools outside the city limit of both Winnipeg and Brandon).
Paterson GlobalFoods Entrance Bursary for Professional Baking & Patisserie
$1000
1 Award Available
Available to a student entering the Professional Baking & Patisserie program.
Paterson GlobalFoods Business Administration Award
$1000
1 Award Available
Available for a student enrolled full-time in the second year of the Business Administration program.
Paterson GlobalFoods Business Information Technology Award
$1000
2 Awards (one for each start date) are available
Available for students enrolled full-time in Term 3 (second year) of the Business Information Technology program.
Paterson GlobalFoods Culinary Arts Award
$1000
3 Awards are available
Available for students enrolled full time in term 4 (second year) of the Culinary Arts program.
Paterson GlobalFoods Hospitality Award
$1000
1 Award
Available to a student enrolled full-time in term 4 of Hotel & Restaurant Management program.
Paterson GlobalFoods Professional Baking & Patisserie Graduate Award
$1000
1 Award Available
Available to a student graduating from the Professional Baking & Patisserie program.
Paterson GlobalFoods Architectural Technology Award
$1500
1 Award Available
Available to a student enrolled full time in the second year of the Architectural Technology program.
Paterson GlobalFoods Structural Engineering Technology Award
$1500
1 Award Available
Available to a student enrolled full time in the third year of the Civil Engineering Technology program in the Structural Engineering Technology specialization.
Paterson GlobalFoods Carpentry & Electrical Bursaries
$1000
4 Bursaries Available
Available for students enrolled full time in the Carpentry and Electrical programs (5 month); two are available for Carpentry students (one for the fall and one for the winter term), and two are available for Electrical students (one for the fall and one for the winter term).
Paterson GlobalFoods Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Award
$1000
2 Awards Available
Available to students enrolled in the Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic program.
Paterson GlobalFoods Welding Bursaries
$1000
4 Bursaries Available
Available to students enrolled full time in the Welding program. Two are available for the August start date of the program and two are available for the November start date of the program.
THRIVE Scholarship Program
Paterson GlobalFoods Inc. is pleased to offer the availability of its Thrive Program. The Thrive Program is specifically designed for students currently enrolled in high school or post-secondary who are interested in pursuing a career in agriculture.
The Thrive Program uniquely combines financial assistance, career training and, upon successful completion of a post-secondary education, the potential for a long term career with Paterson GlobalFoods Inc.
We invite you to download an application for the Thrive Program.
Paterson GlobalFoods Institute
In July 2008, Paterson GlobalFoods Inc. and its related Foundation each made matching contributions totalling $2 million to its new culinary arts training facility located at Red River College’s downtown campus in the heart of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The Paterson GlobalFoods Institute includes fully modernized classrooms for culinary, baking and pastry arts as well as hospitality management facilities and a student residence.
Over 140 students graduate every year from the Paterson GlobalFoods Institute. Each graduate will enter the workforce with the practical experience necessary to secure long-term and rewarding employment.
Please visit Red River College’s website.
Charity Involvement
The Paterson Family Foundation
The Paterson Family Foundation was started in 2018 to follow in the footsteps of dedicated philanthropist Senator Norman McLeod Paterson. Since then, the Foundation has been a devoted supporter of community organizations in the Prairie Regions of Canada.
Grants are made to charitable, non-profit organizations with the major emphasis on projects and programs in the areas of education, health care, religion, social welfare and youth. The Foundation’s prime areas of interest are in the Prairie Region of Canada.
