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By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Scholarships

Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation honours seven students

Jun 12, 2025 | 1:36 PM

Seven outstanding students from across Canada have been selected as the 2025 recipients of the Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) scholarships.

Each student will receive a $2,500 scholarship to support their post-secondary studies in agriculture or agri-food at a Canadian university, college, or technical institute.

• This year’s recipients are:
• Zeyus Spenta – North Vancouver, BC
• Colby Scott – Hanna, AB
• Morgan Debenham – Kennedy, SK
• Messina Schrof – Starbuck, MB
• Abbigail Mettler – Wallenstein, ON
• Allison Morse – Hatley, QC
• Leah Newcombe – Cambridge, NS

Applicants were evaluated based on their leadership experience. They also responded to a question in writing or on video discussing one opportunity and one challenge related to the agriculture job market and exploring how young people can contribute to the industry’s growth and sustainability.

CABEF Board Chair Becky Parker said the scholarships support students as they take the next step in their education and future careers.

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“Their applications reflect strong leadership, commitment to agriculture, and the innovative thinking our industry needs moving forward,” Parker said.

A copy of the winning submissions can be found on the CABEF website.

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