Students looking to pursue post-secondary education related to agriculture can now apply for the 2024 Agriculture Student Scholarship.

The federal and provincial governments announced the scholarship amounts have increased this year, with the top recipient to get $6-thousand and $3-thousand each for three runner-ups. The scholarship is funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

Students can apply by creating a 3-minute video or writing a 1-thousand word essay about farming and the environment. This year’s focus is on “farming and environmental sustainability”.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the idea of environmental sustainability, the importance of public perception of moder farming practices, where our food comes from, and how everyone shares a role in communicating about food production.

Scholarships will be awarded to Saskatchewan students in Grade 12 and/or recent high school or GED graduates entering ag related university studies next fall.

More information can be found online at saskatchewan.ca/ag-scholarship. Applications can be sent by email to [email protected].

The deadline to apply is March 1st, 2024.