Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Agriculture Student Scholarship. There are 4 awards available: a grand prize scholarship valued at $6,000 and 3 runner up scholarships at $3,000 each.
This year’s theme is “solutions to challenges in agriculture.” Scholarship applicants are encouraged to explore innovative farming practices, new technologies and creative ways industry can communicate with the public. The scholarship encourages applicants to share their personal perspectives on the future of agriculture in Saskatchewan.
Students are invited to submit a creative 3-minute video or 1,000-word essay discussing solutions to challenges in agriculture. Scholarships will be awarded to Saskatchewan students in Grade 12 and/or recent high school/GED graduates entering agriculture-related post-secondary studies in fall 2025.
The deadline for applications is March 1, 2025. For more information, visit the Agriculture Student Scholarship Programwebsite.
Quotes
“Having spent most of my life in agriculture, I know there are so many different opportunities in the sector. I’m so pleased that our government is partnering with the Government of Saskatchewan to deliver the Agriculture Student Scholarship again this year and help even more young people develop the skills and knowledge they’ll need to grow their passion for agriculture and set themselves up for success in the future.”
– The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
“Each year, Saskatchewan students make our province proud. The Agriculture Student Scholarship is an excellent way to recognize young talent and to encourage students to pursue a career in agriculture.”
– Daryl Harrison, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture
“Agriculture is a great industry to want to become involved in. It’s a pretty cool scholarship to apply for.”
– Marleigh Mann, 2024 Agriculture Student Scholarship grand prize winner
Quick facts
- This award is funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a 5-year, $3.5 billion investment by Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada’s agri-food and agri-products sectors. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment cost-shared 60% federally and 40% provincially/territorially for programs designed and delivered by provinces and territories.
