Sponsoring Institution: Government of Saskatchewan

Eligibility:

Must be in grade 12 or have a GED within the last 2 years
Must reside in Saskatchewan
1 letter of recommendation
Planning to enroll in agriculture-related post-secondary education in Canada with a letter of acceptance
Must create a creative 3-minute video or a 1000-word essay following the guiding questions

Application Deadline: Early March

Highlight: Do you have a passion for agriculture? Do you live in Saskatchewan, Canada? Well then the Agriculture Student Scholarship is perfect for you! It provides residents of Saskatchewan at 12th grade or higher a chance to learn more about the agricultural business in the province by funding post secondary programs related to agriculture! Although you need to be a resident of Saskatchewan at the time of applying for this agriculture scholarship, the post-secondary program you wish to enroll in can be anywhere in Canada! In order to apply for this agriculture scholarship you have to submit a short essay or video that helps address challenges to agriculture. Some guiding questions to aid you include topics like: What are the most pressing challenges currently facing the agriculture industry? How can Saskatchewan producers collaborate with others to solve these challenges? What strategies can be implemented to improve transparency in agricultural practices and enhance public trust? Make sure to check out the list of guiding question on the website and their list of resources to help you get started! And if you are part of a minority or indigenous group or have a disability, you are strongly encouraged to join. So if you are excited to pursue your passion in agriculture, be sure to sign up for this agriculture scholarship!