The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are inviting young people to apply for the 2026 Agriculture Student Scholarship, which supports students pursuing careers in the province’s agriculture sector.
Four scholarships are available — one grand prize worth $6,000 and three runner-up awards of $3,000 each. The program recognizes students who demonstrate a passion for agriculture and innovative ideas to strengthen the industry’s future.
“Young people are the future of Canadian agriculture, and their passion and fresh ideas are essential to its long-term success,” said federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald. “That is why I am so pleased to support initiatives like the Agriculture Student Scholarship, which encourage innovation and help prepare the next generation to lead our sector forward.”
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison said the program continues to showcase the drive and creativity of the province’s next generation of producers.
“Each year, we are proud of the passion and drive our young leaders display,” Harrison said. “The Agriculture Student Scholarship celebrates young talent and encourages future leaders in our world-class agriculture sector.”
This year’s theme, Solutions to Challenges in Agriculture, invites applicants to explore innovative farming practices, new technologies, and creative approaches to addressing the industry’s evolving needs.
Applicants can submit either a three-minute video or a 1,000-word essay outlining their ideas. The scholarship is open to Saskatchewan students in Grade 12 and recent high school or GED graduates entering agriculture-related post-secondary studies in fall 2026.
The deadline to apply is March 1, 2026. More information is available at Saskatchewan.ca/ag-scholarship.
The award is funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year, $3.5-billion federal-provincial-territorial investment aimed at strengthening competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency in Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sectors.