The 2022 grand prize winner of the Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship Emily Sebastian of Montmartre, Sask. (Submitted photo/Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture) 

By Alice McFarlane

Saskatchewan Agriculture Scholarships

Ag scholarship available for Saskatchewan students

Oct 28, 2022 | 4:22 PM

MELFORT, Sask. – Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship Program.

Students apply by submitting a three-minute video or 1,000-word essay discussing the theme of farming and the environment.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the idea of environmental sustainability within farming and the importance of public perception of modern farming practices with a focus on progressive environmental practices, and the importance of relaying that message to the public to enhance trust in the industry.

Agriculture Minister David Marit said the scholarship is an investment in the bright minds of the province and ensures the sustainability of the sector.”

“The agriculture industry is full of opportunity for the next generation of students,” Marit said.

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Scholarships will be awarded to students in Grade 12 or recent graduates entering agriculture-related post-secondary studies in 2023.

One winning scholarship of $4,000 and three runner-up scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded.

To view the video submissions from 2022 and to get more information on the application process visit saskatchewan.ca/ag-scholarship.

The deadline for applications is Mar. 1.

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