Two Albertans, Jolene Noble of Manning and Ashley Nicholls of De Winton, have been named among the 2026 Nuffield Canada Scholars.
The Nuffield Canada Scholarship program supports innovative agricultural leaders through self-directed research and international travel, allowing scholars to explore global perspectives on issues shaping the future of agriculture. Each 2026 scholar will receive a $20,000 scholarship.
“The Nuffield journey is life changing for scholars as it provides a dynamic platform for scholars to research, explore and collaborate on innovative ideas, policies, and practices that drive advancements in Canadian agriculture,” says Steve Larocque, Chair of Nuffield Canada and 2008 Scholar.
Scholarship recipients can come from all areas of primary production, industry, or governance of agriculture, and are required to do a minimum of 10 weeks of international travel study within 24 months to examine and research an agriculturally relevant issue of their choosing. Each scholar prepares a written report of their research findings and then presents a summary at the Nuffield Canada Global Knowledge Exchange before the Nuffield Board, industry leaders, sponsors and peers.