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Here is a list of several scholarships available to students in Canada. Click on the name of the scholarshipto access details on eligibility, application requirements and deadlines.
National
TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarship Through the generosity of TD Bank Group, 12 $2,500 scholarships are available to 4-H members who are pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture, ag-science or agri-business at a Canadian university or college in September 2024. 
Max Amount
$2,500
Deadline
May 31, 2024
Sponsor
TD Bank
Bayer Fund Opportunity Scholarship

The Bayer Crop Science Opportunity Scholarship is available to Canadian high school students who are enrolled in their final year of high school as of June 8, 2024 and eligible to graduate from high school in 2024. Those eligible for a scholarship must be planning to enroll at a Canadian post secondary institution (degree or diploma) in a first-year agriculture, food science or culinary program.

Max Amount
$3000
Deadline
June 8th, 2024
Sponsor
Bayer
Keith Gilmore Prize for Beef Cattle Innovation

Supporting excellence and leadership for applicants in advanced studies leading to a career in the beef industry. Areas of study are broadly defined but include areas such as animal science, range management, forage and feeding, genetics, communications and business.

 
Max Amount
$10,000
Deadline
June 1st 2024
Sponsor
Keith Gilmore Foundation
Foundation Legacy Scholarship Awards totaling $11,000 will be presented to Canadian Junior Angus members, recognizing overall academic achievement, leadership and community involvement, and industry knowledge. Awards in the amount of $5,000, $3,000, $2,000 and $500 for the runners-up will be presented.
Max Amount
$5000, $3000, $2000, $500
Deadline
January 5th, 2024
Sponsor
Canadian Angus Foundation
Tronia Post-Secondary Scholarships

Tronia is proud to offer two $975 scholarships that are awarded annually to students who demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities through school and community involvement while maintaining a superior academic standing. Tronia Systems looks forward to supporting the agribusiness industry with these incentives to our managers of the future.

Max Amount
$975
Deadline
October 15, 2024
Sponsor
Tronia
Future Masterfeeder Scholarship

Masterfeeds is dedicated to the next generation of producers and we are proud to offer this annual scholarship to an individual pursuing post-secondary education in the area of agriculture within Canada. Masterfeeds will award a scholarship of $1000 to the winning applicant that can demonstrate their passion and potential through an essay about what they hope to achieve for the future of food production or other ag-related pursuits through their education. Applicants may also include what has inspired them to pursue a career field in agriculture. The individual has goals of positively fueling an area of agriculture that will help shape the future of agriculture locally, nationally or globally.

Max Amount
$1000
Deadline
April 30 2024
Sponsor
Masterfeeds
Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation

CABEF awards seven $2,500 scholarships annually to full-time students enrolling or currently in an agricultural related program at a Canadian university, college or apprenticeship institution. These scholarships are funded through generous donations from agri-business and people involved in the agricultural and food industry.

Students from across Canada are invited to apply. One scholarship will be awarded in the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, the Atlantic Provinces as a whole and one from British Columbia/Territories.

Max Amount
$2500
Deadline
April 30th, 2024
Sponsor
CABEF
The OYF Memorial Scholarship

Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program is proud to introduce the OYF Memorial Scholarship, to be awarded annually to two individuals pursuing post secondary education in agriculture. This scholarship is possible through the foresight of alumnus Martin Streef (Ontario 1996). Martin’s dedication to agriculture and the OYF program will help future generations pursue their passion for agriculture.

Max Amount
$1000
Deadline
June 30th, 2024
Sponsor
Canada's Outstanding Young Farmer's Program
Canadian Junior Angus Scholarships

A total of three scholarships will be awarded in the amounts of $3,000, $2,000, and $1,500.

Max Amount
$2000, $1500, $1000
Deadline
June 15th, 2024
Sponsor
Canadian Junior Angus
Dick Turner Memorial Award The Dick Turner Memorial Award was established after the passing of legendary Angus icon Dick Turner in July of 2010. During his lifetime, Dick committed 55 years of his career to livestock publishing and successfully promoted and advertised the Angus breed specifically through the Canadian Aberdeen Angus News magazine. It was Dick’s ability to foster relationships that led to his successful tenure. Dick was a hard worker and recognized the quality of life and relationships as the most rewarding part of his job. This $1000 award is presented to a Canadian Junior Angus Association member, recognizing overall achievement in Angus commitment, community involvement and leadership activities and will be presented at the CAA National Convention.
Max Amount
$1000
Deadline
May 15th, 2024
Sponsor
Canadian Angus Foundation
Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation Scholarships The Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation is pleased to announce that they will be awarding the following scholarships in the 2024 – 2025 academic year to promising students pursuing a degree or certificate at an accredited institution:

• 4 Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation Scholarships - $3,000 each
• 1 Trevor Vance Memorial Scholarships - $3000 (First Year Students only) The Friends of Canadian Simmental

Foundation recognizes the importance of supporting youth in agriculture and their goals of advanced education. The Foundations commitment to youth development is demonstrated through increasing scholarships to a value of $15,000 this year.
Max Amount
$3000
Deadline
September 30th, 2024
Sponsor
Friends of Canadian Simmental Association
Hereford Youth Scholarship Applicant Eligibility: 
1. Must be a current or past member of the Canadian Junior Hereford Association, or have a  connection to the Hereford cattle breed demonstrated through a letter of recommendation  from an active member of the Canadian Hereford Association, not related to the applicant. 
2. Be  registered  for  ongoing  studies  in  an  undergraduate  program  at  a  college  or  university  (entering in to second, third or fourth year at the time of receiving the award) in any program  leading to a career in the livestock industry. 
3. A person may only receive this scholarship once. 
Max Amount
$2500
Deadline
June 1st, 2024
Sponsor
Keith Gilmore Foundation
Excellence in Ag Program

Federated Co-operatives Limited and the Co-operative Retailing System are helping tomorrow’s ag leaders get a head start on their careers. The Excellence in Ag Program is a unique scholarship and internship opportunity that helps finance a student’s education, provide valuable field experience, and build their professional career in the agribusiness industry.

Max Amount
$2500- $4000 up to a maximum $16,000
Deadline
October 15, 2024
Sponsor
Federated Co-operatives Limited and the Co-operative Retailing System
Canadian Poultry Research Council Postgraduate Scholarship

The CPRC offers a Postgraduate Scholarship Supplement. The Supplement is $5,000 per year. To be eligible, a student must be studying (or planning to study) some aspect of poultry science and must also hold a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) scholarship at the Masters or Doctoral level. Details of the program including eligibility criteria and application procedures can be found on the NSERC website.

In order to attract students from a wider pool, CPRC will now also accept applications from non-NSERC scholars. Applications to the CPRC Postgraduate Scholarship, also set at $5,000 per year, will be assessed using the same criteria as the Supplement above, but applicants will not be required to hold a NSERC scholarship. 

Max Amount
$5,000
Deadline
February 24th, 2024
Sponsor
Canadian Poultry Research Council
Aviagen Postgraduate Scholarships

Are you interested in pursuing a rewarding career in Poultry Genetics? If so, Aviagen® invites you to apply for a post-graduate scholarship in Poultry Genetics. This $5,000 annual award is intended to help graduates with a diploma in Poultry Science or related field pursue an advanced degree in Poultry Genetics.

Max Amount
$5,000
Deadline
May 1st, 2024
Sponsor
Aviagen
Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation The Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation is awarding seven $2,500 scholarships to Canadian students who are entering or currently pursuing an agricultural-related program at a Canadian college, university or appreticeship (trade) institution.
 
Max Amount
$2500
Deadline
April 30th, 2024
Sponsor
CABEF
TELUS Student Bursary

The TELUS Student Bursary provides financial assistance to young people across the country who are experiencing financial need and who are committed to giving back in their local communities through a social impact initiative. Bursaries, valued between $3,000 - $5,000, can be put toward tuition fees at any post-secondary institution in Canada. Learn more at friendlyfuture.com/bursary

Max Amount
$5000
Deadline
April 24th, 2024
Sponsor
TELUS Friendly Future Foundation
Provincial
Farm Team Bursary

Are you ready to play on Team Food Island and earn a bonus ranging from $1000-$2000?

High school and post-secondary students working seasonal jobs in Seafood Processing, Agriculture or Aquaculture can earn a $1000-$2000 bonus by working a minimum of 250 hours (high school student and recent grade 12 grads) or 500 hours (post-secondary students).

Students returning to high school in the fall are eligible for a $1000 bonus payment, while those starting or returning to full-time post-secondary studies can qualify for a $2000 bonus.

Max Amount
$1000-$2000
Sponsor
PEI Government, PEI Federation of Agriculture and PEI Agriculture Sector Council
George Coles Bursary

The Province of Prince Edward Island is dedicated to assisting students with the high cost of a post-secondary education. The George Coles Bursary (GCB) is a non-repayable bursary for Island students with post-secondary expenses like tuition, books, administrative fees, living expenses, etc. This non-needs-based bursary is automatically awarded to eligible students who attend PEI’s publicly funded post-secondary institutions, which are the University of Prince Edward Island, Holland College, and Collège de l'Île.

Max Amount
$6000-$7000
Deadline
August 31, 2024
Sponsor
PEI Government
Maritime Aberdeen Angus Association Scholarship A complete application includes:
→ Transcript of marks
→ Recent picture
→ 2 Reference forms (one academic and one either Angus related or community related)
→ Essay “THE ROLE OF THE PUREBRED SECTOR IN THE BEEF INDUSTRY” (Approx 1000 words)
Max Amount
$500
Deadline
February 28th, 2024
Sponsor
MARITIME ABERDEEN ANGUS ASSOCIATION
Safe Youth Award Each year, the WCB seeks two high school students per school to work as a team of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Leaders. As participants, you will each receive $500 when you successfully complete the program.
Please visit this page in August 2024 for information on the program for the 2024-2025 school year.
Max Amount
$500
Sponsor
Workers Compensation Board of PEI
Community Foundation of PEI Applications for Spring 2024 Scholarships will open to accept submissions on March 1st, 2024- please note that the list of scholarships and the amounts available depend on a few variables and may not be the same as they were in 2023. 
Max Amount
Varying
Deadline
Varying
Sponsor
CFPEI
Dalhousie
Suddy and Barbara Bill Ashfield Bursary This endowment provides renewable bursaries annually to students entering Dalhousie with permanent disabilities and demonstrated financial need. The number and value of bursaries may vary from year to year. To be considered, students must submit medical documentation regarding the nature of their disability, and a complete General Entrance Award Application.
 
Max Amount
$20,000
Deadline
February 15th, 2024