Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Government of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan’s agriculture and agri-food sector supports tens of thousands of jobs across the province and offers a wide range of career paths — from production, research and processing to manufacturing, finance and more. For students who want to share and promote the dynamic story of agriculture, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is offering the Agriculture Student Scholarship.
About the award
- The scholarship program is supported by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership — a five‑year, $3.5‑billion commitment made by Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the agri‑food and agri‑products sectors.
- One top scholarship of $6,000 will be awarded, along with three runner‑up awards of $3,000 each.
Who can apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a Grade 12 student or a high school/GED graduate from within the last two school years.
- Must reside in Saskatchewan.
- Must be planning to begin agriculture‑related post‑secondary studies in fall 2026. Post‑secondary institutions may be located anywhere in Canada, provided they are accredited.
- Applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, persons with disabilities, or members of visible minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
- Note: Employees of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, and their immediate family members, are ineligible.
How to apply
Applicants must submit a completed Application Form and include all of the following:
1. A creative entry in either of these formats:
- A video up to three minutes in length, or
- A written essay of up to 1,000 words.
2. A letter of conditional acceptance from the post‑secondary institution you plan to attend.
3. A letter of recommendation from one of the following: a teacher or professor, an agricultural industry leader, or a community leader.
Application deadline: March 1, 2026.
Download the application form.
Theme and evaluation criteria
Submissions should respond to the program theme: solutions to challenges in agriculture, with emphasis on issues that affect public trust. Applicants should identify a clear challenge facing the agriculture industry and propose creative, evidence‑based solutions. Submissions may address improvements to farm practices, adoption of new technologies, better communications with the public, transparency measures, partnerships, or education and outreach strategies. Include sourced facts and a personal perspective to support your ideas.
Suggested questions to guide your entry (answer one or more)
- What are the most urgent challenges the agriculture sector faces today, and what innovative approaches are emerging to address them?
- How can the agriculture industry better communicate its progress and solutions to the public?
- What measures would increase transparency in agricultural practices and strengthen public trust?
- In what ways can Saskatchewan producers partner with researchers, policymakers or others to tackle agricultural problems?
- Can you describe a successful example of industry innovation and the lessons it offers for the future?
- How should education and outreach programs be designed to inform the public about advances in the industry?
Quality submissions will clearly define the problem, propose realistic and well‑supported solutions, and cite reliable sources alongside the applicant’s own insights.