The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Agriculture Student Scholarship. There are four awards available: a grand prize scholarship valued at $6,000 and three runner up scholarships at $3,000 each.
"Young people are the future of Canadian agriculture, and their passion and fresh ideas are essential to its long-term success," Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald said. "That is why I am so pleased to support initiatives like the Agriculture Student Scholarship, which will encourage innovation and help prepare the next generation to lead our sector forward."
"Each year, we are proud of the passion and drive our young leaders continue to display," Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison said. "The Agriculture Student Scholarship celebrates young talent and encourages future leaders in our world-class agriculture sector."
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 solve current and future challenges facing the industry. The scholarship encourages applicants to share their personal perspectives on the future of agriculture in Saskatchewan.