Applications open for 2026 agriculture student scholarship

EAGLE STAFF

Authorities are now accepting applications for the 2026 Agriculture Student Scholarship.

The grand prize award is valued at $6,000 and three runner-up scholarships are worth $3,000 each. The application deadline is March 1.

"Young people are the future of Canadian agriculture and their passion and fresh ideas are essential to its long-term success," Heath MacDonald, the federal agriculture minister, said in the statement.

"Each year, we are proud of the passion and drive our young leaders continue to display," added Daryl Harrison, the Saskatchewan agriculture minister, noting that the scholarship competition “encourages future leaders in our world-class agriculture sector."

The theme this year is solutions to challenges in agriculture. Applicants should “explore innovative farming practices, new technologies and creative ways” that those in the industry can solve its current and future challenges, the statement said.

"There are so many careers and opportunities in agriculture and I want to bring more awareness to them," said Abbey Norek of Esterhazy, who won the $6,000 top scholarship this year. "Trying to get more young people involved in spreading awareness about agriculture and improving public perception is important."

Students may submit either a creative three-minute video or a 1,000-word essay. The prizes go to Saskatchewan students in Grade 12 or recent high school or GED graduates entering agriculture-related post-secondary studies next fall.

See Saskatchewan.ca/ag scholarships for more information.