100^th Anniversary Scholarship in Horticultural Science

Established in 2021 to commemorate the 100^th anniversary of horticultural science at the University of Saskatchewan, and to recognize a spirit of volunteerism, this scholarship is awarded to a second- or third-year degree student pursuing a degree in horticulture science.

Chase Boucher

H. Browne Memorial Scholarship in Horticulture

This scholarship was established in memory of Alfred Henry Browne, Saskatoon’s first Parks Superintendent, by his daughter Joan Browne. In a 44-year career beginning in 1909, Browne led the transformation of Saskatoon’s landscape where he oversaw the planting of more than 30,000 trees. This scholarship recognizes academic achievement of students pursuing a BSA degree with a major in horticulture.

Chase Boucher, Tanner Johnson

Adeline and William Haberman Memorial Scholarship

In 1995, Mr. Herb Haberman of Watrous, Sask. established a trust fund in memory of his parents that provides an annual scholarship to a third- or fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture student in crop science, soil science or agronomy.

Riley Sanders

Agriculture Students Association Award

The Agriculture Students Association Award was established in 2016 and is administered by the College of Agriculture and Bioresources thanks to an annual gift from the Agriculture Students Association. This award recognizes academic achievement and a commitment to enhancing the agricultural community among undergraduate students in AgBio. Award recipients must demonstrate involvement in the agricultural community and a commitment to making the agricultural industry a better place to work and learn.

Natalie Boonstoppel

Albert and Beatrice Trew Memorial Scholarship

Family of Albert and Beatrice Trew established this memorial award to support a second-, third- or fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture student. The Trews were long-time Lemsford area farmers and strong supporters of cooperative action. Beatrice was elected MLA for Maple Creek in 1944. She later served on the Thomson Advisory Committee on Medical Care, which led to Canada’s universal healthcare plan.

Katja Griffin

Alexander and Jean Auckland Awards in Agriculture

Alexander and Jean Auckland, farmers in the Saskatoon area, gifted a joint life insurance policy in 1993 to be used to help students in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Awarded by AgBio’s Committee on Studies and Awards, it goes to academically proficient students at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate stages of their educational careers.

Fred Berry, Taiwo Erinle, Suma Ghosh, Grace Gowera, Chengyong Zhu

Alexander Malcolm Shaw Memorial Graduate Scholarship

Established by Anne Gordon Shaw Hudson in memory of her father, Alexander Malcolm Shaw, a member of the faculty from 1911 to 1937 and dean of the college from 1931 to 1937. This award is available to students pursuing graduate studies in animal production and/or nutrition; feed, meat and/or dairy science within the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Nyah Hopkins

Andjelic Land Graduate Award in Agricultural Research

This award was established by Robert Andjelic, the founder of Andjelic Land, to reward academic achievement of graduate students at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources conducting research with the potential to significantly advance production agriculture.

Sarahi Viscarra

Arnold and Emily Robinson Scholarship

This award was established through a bequest from the late Mr. Arnold Robinson and later supplemented through a bequest made by his wife Emily Robinson. The scholarship recognizes academic achievement of an entering or continuing student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan.

Cameron Mario, Alex Polishuk, Chase Sliworsky

Barbara and Frank Pavelich Postgraduate Scholarship in Soil Science

In 1990, Barbara Pavelich of Kenaston established this award to support research on soils, soil erosion, and other practical soil problems related to the operation of family farms. It is open to postgraduate soil science students.

Nolan Mitchell

BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada Scholarship in Agriculture

This award was established by BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada to recognize the academic achievement of second- or third-year bachelor’s degree students at the college majoring in Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Science or Agribusiness.

Sarah Lonsdale, Jocelyn Trout

Beatrice Murray Agriculture and Bioresources Entrance Scholarship

Established by the estate of Beatrice Murray and a generous donation from her brother and sister-in-law, this award is given to a first-year female student pursuing a four-year BSA at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Christine Ballingall

Bert Hargrave Scholarship

In 1996, the estate of Herbert T. Hargrave provided capital to fund a scholarship program for students entering year two, three or four of a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program. Mr. Hargrave was a 1942 graduate who devoted his life to cattle ranching and public service.

Jamie Toutant

Bill and Margaret Brewster Scholarship

The family of the late Bill and Margaret Brewster established this scholarship to honour the legacy of the centennial Brewster family farm near Birch Hills, Sask. This scholarship recognizes the academic achievement of a graduate student pursuing a master’s or PhD program in the Department of Soil Science within the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. 

Levi Lundell

Breanne Marie Wilson Scholarship

Established by Breanne Wilson (BSA’10), this award recognizes community involvement and rewards the academic achievement of students majoring in Agronomy within the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. It is open to students entering their second or third year of studies.

Anna Mansiere

C.M. ‘Red’ Williams Graduate Scholarship in Animal Science

Honouring Dr. Charles M. (Red) Williams, this scholarship recognizes academic achievement of MSc and PhD students enrolled in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science, who are undertaking research in the area of beef or bison production, and have demonstrated an interest in extension, outreach and industry engagement.

Beatriz Montenegro

C. Paul W. and Marianne M. Ziehlke Postgraduate Award in Agriculture

In 1993, Mrs. Marianne Ziehlke of North Battleford, Sask. established this award to assist academically proficient postgraduate agriculture students.

Stacey Schitka, Hanna Weflen

Carlson Scholarship in Renewable Resource Management

Mr. Gary Carlson (BSA‘61, MSc‘64) established this scholarship to recognize the academic achievements of a student in the third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Science in Renewable Resource Management degree program.

Ciarra Vessey

Charles and Verna Stewart Memorial Award

Established by Cheryl Perry and Lyle Stewart (children of Verna and Charles Stewart) in memory of their parents, this scholarship recognizes students entering their final year of study who wish to farm after graduation.

Cordel Larson

Charles C. Cook Student Leadership Award

Established by Charlotte Cook, in memory of her father, to encourage students with good academic records to pursue student leadership activities.

Joyeta Gupta, Hillary Hunter, Kimberly Lebel, Brayden Lubach, Clare Wever

Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan Award in Agriculture

This award was established to encourage and recognize interest in the poultry industry, by providing support to two students enrolled in a degree or diploma program in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Mackenzie Metke, Emma Peacock

Class of 1955 School of Agriculture and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Don Tait Memorial Award in Pulse Crops

In memory of Donald Tait, a School of Agriculture graduate and founding member of the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, this award recognizes the academic achievement of a graduate student at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources with a research interest in pulse crops.

Quinn Sturby

College of Agriculture and Bioresources Scholarship Trust

The scholarship trust is a consolidated fund that provides long-term financial support for the scholarship and awards program of the college. Unrestricted donations from alumni and friends are directed towards this initiative:

College of Agriculture and Bioresources Entrance Scholarships

Neala Brin, Kaitlyn Chandler, Morgan Debenham, Chantel Dmytrow, Benjamin Dunhin, Ava Geiger, Jessintha Goohsen, Avery Hurlburt, Charlotte Kosior, Daniel Lewis, Kirsten Mytroen, Abbey Norek, Jyllian Payak, Ruby Pollock, Teagan Schofer, Taylor Singer, Noah Skoropad, Ryan Stevenson, Lauren Stewart, Jordanna Watrych

College of Agriculture and Bioresources Renewable Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Josh Bowles, Catherine Lee, Emily Sebastian

College of Agriculture and Bioresources Renewable Transfer Scholarship

Payton Caldwell, Hillary Hunter, Kyla Krahn

Copeland Scholarship in Crop Science

Established in 1985 by Mr. W. J. Copeland of Rosetown Sask., this scholarship is awarded to the student with the highest average who is majoring in Crop Science and entering their final year.

Matea Swenson

Daniel Geddes Graduate Scholarship in Plant Sciences

This award was established by Keith Geddes and David Geddes in honour of their father, a farmer from Paynton, Sask., who worked in cooperation with the former Department of Horticulture from the 1940s through to the 1960s. The award recognizes the academic achievement of graduate students in the Department of Plant Sciences, giving preference to students with horticultural research projects.

Laura Carruthers

Dean and Audrey Pollard Scholarship in Agriculture

Dean Pollard established his farm in the 1940s. In addition to the grain operation, which was his focus, Dean also raised livestock. A family operation, his son Martin continues the legacy his father built by running the farm after Dean’s passing in 2019. This award was established to recognize the academic achievement of students in an undergraduate degree program.

 Paige Ellis, Olivia Vander Wyk

Derek Kuffert Memorial Award

Established by friends and family of Derek Kuffert, this memorial award recognizes the academic achievement of undergraduate students, with a major or minor in soil science, who have demonstrated a commitment to community activities and/or leadership skills.

Greta Mader Stevens

Dollie Hantelman Agricultural Scholarship Fund

In 1987, the Dollie Hantelman Fund was established by a bequest from the late Florence Kathryn (Dollie) Hantelman of Kyle, Sask. The fund supports undergraduate and graduate students.

Dollie Hantelman Agricultural Scholarship (Graduate)

Mandela Alema, Joshua Bourassa, Asket Kaur, Jovita Sanubi, Savanna Spendiff

Dollie Hantelman Undergraduate Awards

Danielle Korgaard, Riley Lesyk, Carsen Smith

Dollie Hantelman Awards of Excellence

Andrew Altwasser, Joshua Bowes, Emmersen Close, Paige Ellis, Ruwinda Fernando, Jade Fossen, Katja Griffin, Greta Mader Stevens, Carter McLean, Taylor Miller, Lainie Muir, Ava Norman, Riley Sanders, Tara Sherwin, Liam Sjodin, Carsen Smith, Jamie Toutant, Marlene Zimmermann

Donald and Lois Forsberg Scholarship in Plant Sciences

Established with a generous gift from Neil Forsberg, this award recognizes academic achievement of undergraduate students majoring in Plant Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. To be eligible, students must have graduated from a Saskatchewan high school.

Ava McIvor

Douglas Christie Ferguson Fund Scholarship

A gift from the estate of Douglas Christie Ferguson established a scholarship fund for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Mr. Ferguson was a farmer and International Harvester dealer in the North Battleford area.

Sara Lutz, Mackenzie O’Neill, Shelby Peacock, Eliza Rinholm

Dow Agrosciences Scholarships in Agriculture

In memory of Barry Pasloski, Dow Agrosciences established a trust fund in 1989 to provide two annual scholarships to third- or fourth-year students who have shown significant academic improvement.

Haley Beier, Odessa Schlosser

Downey Family Graduate Scholarship in Plant Sciences

Established by Keith and Edna Downey, the Downey Family Scholarship rewards academic achievement of graduate students in the Department of Plant Sciences with a project related to crop research. Dr. Downey began his career as a research officer with Agriculture Canada in 1952 where he worked with numerous crops and is most recognized for his contributions to the canola sector.

Will Short

Dr. Alfred E. Slinkard Postgraduate Scholarship

The Saskatchewan Pulse Crop Development Board provides an annual donation to promote academic excellence in the area of pulse crop research. The award is named in honour of pioneering pulse breeder Dr. Alfred Slinkard, and is given to a student pursuing an MSc or PhD focusing on pulse crops.

Kashika Sethi

Dr. F.V. MacHardy Graduate Fellowship in Grasslands Management

Dr. Fenton MacHardy (BE‘50) established this award to recognize the research excellence of students pursuing a MSc degree or PhD, specializing in grasslands research, in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Leonardo de Lima Henning

Dr. Hadley Van Vliet Memorial Scholarship

With funding from the Perseverance Farm, donated to the college by John Hickie (DipAg’56, BSA’59), this scholarship was established to honour the legacy of Dr. Hadley Van Vliet, celebrated agricultural economist and instructor, who taught at the college from 1938 to 1968. The scholarship recognizes academic achievement of undergraduate students in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.

Avery Hodgins

Dr. Keith Downey Undergraduate Scholarship in Agriculture

SaskCanola provides an annual gift to support a scholarship in honour of Dr. Keith Downey. Dr. Downey (BSA‘51) worked with Agriculture Canada his entire career as a breeder and co-breeder of 13 canola varieties and five condiment mustard varieties. Dr. Downey and longtime collaborator, Baldur Stefasson, became known as the “Fathers of Canola.” The scholarship supports continuing undergraduate students whose family are registered canola growers. 

Katja Griffin, Jacob Herman, Cordel Larson, Carter McLean, Tara Sherwin

Dr. Robert E. Redmann Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Plant Sciences

A donation from Mrs. Elaine Redmann in memory of Dr. Robert E. Redmann, professor of plant sciences from 1968 to 2000, established this award. It recognizes academic achievement of graduate students with a research focus related to plant sciences.

Leonardo de Lima Henning

Edwin Wells and Walter and Jean (Wells) Curry Award in Agriculture

Established by G. Edwin Wells, and Walter and Jean Curry, this very significant award recognizes an exceptional student entering or enrolled full-time in their final year of a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree. Criteria stipulated by the donors may be based on, but not limited to, high academic achievement, exceptional leadership and demonstrated commitment and involvement in the community. Recipients will have graduated from a high school in Saskatchewan, Alberta or Manitoba.

Rianna Kish

Edwin Wells and Walter and Jean (Wells) Curry Renewable Scholarship in Agriculture

Established by G. Edwin Wells, and Walter and Jean Curry, this scholarship recognizes full-time students who have completed 48 credit units of a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree. Recipients will have graduated from a Saskatchewan high school. High academic achievement, exceptional leadership and demonstrated commitment and involvement in the community all play a factor in the selection process.

Jordan Engstrom, Ella Grimeau, Zane Keeping, Wyatt Pavloff, Kira Wignes

Eiler Humbert Memorial Scholarship in Food and Bioproduct Sciences

Established by the family of Professor Emeritus Eiler Humbert, this award recognizes well-rounded undergraduate students for strong academic performance as well as participation in campus community activities. 

Cassie Martynook

Ernest Winn McKenzie Scholarship

A gift in 1996 from the estate of Kathleen Rose McKenzie established this scholarship in memory of her husband. It supports a student entering year two, three or four of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program, majoring in soil science or agronomy.

Marlene Zimmermann

F.J. Fear Scholarship in Soil Science

Established by F.J. Fear, this scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in Soil Science who has the highest standing in the first three years of their program. 

Lainie Muir

Gerhard Rakow Legacy Award

Dr. Gerhard Rakow was an internationally recognized plant breeder who had major impact on the Canadian canola and condiment mustard industries. This award was established to support graduate research in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources pertaining to plant breeding.

Xinjie Yu

Gerwing Agriculture and Bioresources Scholarship for Indigenous Achievement

Connie Gerwing grew up in a farming family and still has strong connections to Saskatchewan’s agricultural community. Connie has established this award in the hope that indigenous students may find career opportunities and reconnection to the land. It is open to Indigenous students in any undergraduate program (degree, diploma, or certificate) at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Chase Boucher

Gopalan Selvaraj Innovation Scholarship for Graduate Studies in Plant Sciences

This scholarship was established by Dr. Ravinder (Ravi) Jain in appreciation of Dr. Gopalan Selvaraj’s mentorship as Ravi’s PhD supervisor during the 1990s. The award recognizes the academic achievement of graduate students in the Department of Plant Sciences, whose area of study is related to innovative research in plant sciences.

Hansanee Fernando

Graham A. Jones Scholarship

Established through a gift from Professor Emeritus Graham A. Jones, the scholarship recognizes a third- or fourth-year student in the BSA degree program majoring in Food and Bioproduct Sciences with a demonstrated interest in microbiology.

Noelle Caouette

Hanson Award in Soil Science

The family of the late Mr. Ira Hanson and Mr. Maurice Hanson, Sr., contributed funds to establish an award fund in their memory. The Hanson brothers, long-time farmers from the Harris area, provided considerable support to the university during their lifetime.

Kelsey Acton

Harold Horner Graduate Scholarship in Agriculture

Norval Horner established this award in memory of his father, Harold Horner (BSc‘33, MSc‘36), who was raised on a farm near Creelman, Sask. Following WW II, Mr. Harold Horner joined the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture and was deputy minister for over 20 years. He later served as executive director of rail rationalization, chair of the Saskatchewan Research Council and was a key figure in bringing the WCVM to USask. Harold’s honours included an Honorary Doctor of Laws from USask, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, Distinguished Agrologist and election to the Agricultural Hall of Fame.

Shangyi Xu

Harris and Lauretta and Raymond Earl Parr Memorial Scholarship in Agriculture 

This award was established in 1996 through a bequest from Mrs. Ilo Mohr Parr in honour of her husband Raymond Earl Parr and his parents Harris and Lauretta Parr. This award recognizes the academic achievement of postgraduate students at the college.

Joshua Bourassa, Zhihong Du, Shangyi Xu

Harvey Scholarship

In 1999, Dr. Ross Buschlen Harvey [BSc‘35, MSc‘38, PhD (McGill)] provided funds by bequest to establish the Harvey Scholarship in memory of his parents. It recognizes academic achievement of undergraduate students who through their programs of study are contributing to the development of agriculture in Saskatchewan.

Noelle Caouette, Emmersen Close, Ethan Delmaire, Faatimah Dulymamode, Logan Englot, Ruwinda Fernando, Jade Fossen, Sydney Gerelus, Arora Hazelwanter, Erin Hughes, Kyla Krahn, Cordel Larson, Greta Mader Stevens, Carter McLean, Taylor Miller, Sam Moore, Lexi Paterson, Antonio Pittet, Riley Sanders, Liam Sjodin, Matea Swenson, Jamie Toutant, Olivia Vander Wyk

Henry and Erica Martynse Graduate Scholarship in Agriculture

This scholarship was established to honour the memory of Henry and Erica Martynse, renowned Canadian seed growers. It is presented to graduate students in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources to recognize and reward academic achievement.

Sachinthya Attanayake

H.E.W. Roesch Award

Established by H.E. William Roesch, this award is given to a graduate student who is studying in the Department of Plant Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan.

Johan Home

Howard Lindberg Memorial Award

This award was established by the Saskatoon Community Foundation at the wish of Howard Lindberg, and in his memory, to honour his life as a farmer and his thoughtful and generous spirit. It is awarded to diploma students who graduated from a small rural high school.

Brody Froese

Ira K. Mumford Scholarship in Agriculture

Mr. Mumford served in leadership roles for numerous agricultural organizations and his contributions helped shape the western Canadian agriculture sector. This scholarship recognizes the academic achievement of a student in any degree program in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.

Rafael Lopes Siqueira Carone

J.D. MacFarlane Scholarship

This award was established in 1982 by John D. MacFarlane to be awarded to a postgraduate student on the basis of academic achievement. The recipient must have been a Saskatchewan resident for the last five years.

Nyah Hopkins

J.M. Bell Postgraduate Scholarship in Animal Nutrition

Established by Dr. J.M. Bell and the Canola Council of Canada, this scholarship is awarded for academic excellence to full time postgraduate students pursuing studies in animal nutrition with specific interest in canola utilization.

Beatriz Montenegro

James Donald Hardin Scholarship

Established in 1989 by Violet Maud Hardin in memory of her husband, James Donald Hardin, this award is offered annually to students entering their second year of a diploma program.

Zayan Jamil, Danielle Peters, Manzur Qadir Shahir

Jickling Agricultural Scholarship

Established in 1989 by Fred, Robert, and Brian Jickling, this award honours Alex and Ella Jickling who were pioneer farmers from the Brock district of Saskatchewan. The award provides support and recognizes academic achievement of a second-, third- or fourth-year BSA student majoring in Crop Science, Soil Science or Agronomy.

Tara Sherwin

John and Frances Clarke Graduate Award in Crop Improvement

Established to honour John and Frances Clarke, this award supports graduate students in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources who demonstrate scholarly achievement and are pursuing an MSc or PhD degree with a research project related to crop improvement, including but not limited to plant breeding, genomics, pathology, and the end-use quality of crops.

Dane Harder

John Baerg Awards

In 2006, John E. Baerg donated funds to establish the John Baerg Scholarship Fund. It recognizes postgraduate students with a demonstrated interest in teaching activity and who are conducting research in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Levi Lundell, Will Short

John Hickie Indigenous Student Awards

With funding from the Perseverance Farm, donated to the college by John Hickie (DipAg’56, BSA’59), this award was created to encourage and provide support to Indigenous students who are part of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources community.

Joshua Bowes

John Hickie Scholarship in Agriculture and Bioresources

This award was established by John Hickie (DipAg’56, BSA’59) and is funded through his gift of the Perseverance Farm to the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. It is awarded to continuing undergraduate students in the college for high academic achievement in any degree program.

Ava Norman

John Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

Dr. John Mitchell (BSA‘24) was the Head of the University of Saskatchewan Department of Soil Science from 1934 to 1955. This award was established in 1958 in his honour and is given to the first-year student with the highest average.

Mark Norregaard

Karen Tanino Horticulture Science Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2018 by Professor Karen Tanino of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. It recognizes the academic achievement of a fourth-year student majoring in Horticulture Science.

Grace Nielsen

Kelly Aulie Memorial Scholarship

In memory of Kelly Aulie (BSA‘88), friends and business associates established a fund to provide an annual scholarship. It is awarded to a student entering their third or fourth year Animal Science who has also made a sports, social, or leadership contribution to the college.

Ashton Penman

Kulshreshtha Scholarship in Agricultural and Resource Economics

Established by Surendra (Suren) Kulshreshtha, this award recognizes the academic achievement of graduate students pursuing a MSc or PhD in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics with a research focus related to farm level environmental issues.

Josie-Lynn Huber

L.H. Hantelman Postgraduate Scholarship

This scholarship was established by a bequest from the late Louis H. Hantelman to provide scholarships to students pursuing postgraduate studies in agriculture.

Zhihong Du

Larry Janzen Memorial Scholarship

Mrs. Doreen Janzen established this award in her late husband’s memory. Mr. Janzen worked closely with the Crop Development Centre and was the founding chair of the Seager Wheeler Historical Farm Society. This award recognizes the academic achievement of an undergraduate degree student specializing in plant sciences.

Chloe Boutin

Major Alfred Frank Mantle Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established to honour the memory of Major Alfred Frank Mantle, deputy minister, Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture (1910–1915). It recognizes an undergraduate student in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources who demonstrates academic achievement as well as leadership, innovation, and commitment to the livelihood of farm families.

Greta Mader Stevens

Marc Delage Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honours Marc Delage (DipAg’06, BSA’08) and his passion for agriculture and community involvement. Established by his family, the award recognizes the academic achievement of well-rounded second- or third-year undergraduate students who have achieved personal growth through involvement in a community or organizational activity.

Andrew Altwasser

Martin Pedersen and Family Postgraduate Scholarship

Beginning in 1982, Mr. Martin Pedersen and family of Star City, Sask., made donations to recognize the contributions of the University of Saskatchewan to the training and development of several members of the Pedersen family. This scholarship is to provide support to students pursuing studies in agricultural sciences.

Lindsay Daniel

McIntosh Family Graduate Scholarship in Agricultural Research

This scholarship was established to recognize the academic pursuits of MSc or PhD graduate students at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources whose research project relates to advancing Western Canadian agriculture through the development or application of mechanical, digital, electrical, or bioengineering technologies applied to agriculture and food security.

Hansanee Fernando

Mickleborough Graduate Scholarship in Agricultural Economics

Established in 2019 by brothers Kent Mickleborough (BSA’90 Ag Econ) and Andrew Mickleborough (MSc’97 Ag Econ) from Eston, Sask., this scholarship recognizes graduate students undertaking thesis research in agricultural policy or transportation in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.

Hanna Weflen

MNP Agronomy Scholarship for Community Engagement

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize undergraduate students majoring in Agronomy at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources who have demonstrated a commitment to community focussed activities.

Zayan Jamil, Anna Mansiere

Molson Canada Undergraduate Award

This award was established to reward the academic achievement of undergraduate students specializing in the fields of Food and Bioproducts Sciences or Food Science.

Noelle Caouette, Joyeta Gupta, Chloe Leeds

Norman and Kathleen Lean Postgraduate Scholarship in Agriculture

Established through a donation to the college from Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lean, this award supports students pursuing postgraduate studies in agriculture.

CJ Manning

O.M. Elviss Postgraduate Scholarship in Agriculture 

The scholarship recognizes graduate students with research projects pertinent to food production in developing regions of the world. It was established in 1985 by Mr. O. Dale Elviss of London, ON, on behalf of the Elviss family.

Fei Chen

Pat Toderian Scholarship in Animal Science

This fund was established in 1981 by friends and business associates of the late Mr. Pat Toderian, a long-time livestock order buyer in Saskatoon. One award is provided to the student entering fourth year Animal Science with the highest cumulative average and one to the Animal Science student showing the greatest scholastic improvement in third year.

Brynn Braaten, Liam Sjodin

Paulden F. and Dorathea I. Knowles Postgraduate Scholarship in Crop Sciences

In 1995, Dorathea Knowles established this fund to promote and recognize scholarly work in the field of crop science. Specifically, the scholarship is directed at students pursuing an MSc or a PhD degree in that field.

Sunzid Ahmed, Suma Ghosh, Rebeca Rodrigues Crespo Teixeria, Muhammad Qandeel Waheed

Professor Emeritus Hartley Furtan Award

Established by Trevis McConaghy (BComm‘00, BSA‘98) in honour of Professor Hartley Furtan, this award recognizes the academic achievement of rural Saskatchewan students who are involved in volunteerism and/or community while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.

Jordan Engstrom

Purdy Postgraduate Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1984 in memory of Purdy family members involved in agriculture. It is awarded to students pursuing postgraduate studies in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Lindsay Daniel

Putnam Family Memorial Award

Established in 2005 as a bequest from the estate of Helen Tabbutt (née Putnam), this scholarship has been named to memorialize her family, parents, and siblings. It is awarded to students pursuing postgraduate studies in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Joshua Bourassa, Kashika Sethi, Will Short, Shangyi Xu

Rene Vandeveld Postgraduate Awards

In 1985, the late Rene Vandeveld, who farmed in the Viscount, Sask., area for 45 years, left funds and royalties from mineral rights to the University of Saskatchewan. These resources provide postgraduate agricultural scholarships and support crop science research.

Itaii Appelbaum, Leonardo de Lima Henning, Juan Jose Guaqueta Restrepo, Rebeca Rodrigues Crespo Teixeria, Quinn Sturby

Richard Schoney Memorial Award

This scholarship was established in memory of Professor Emeritus Richard Schoney to recognize the academic achievement of continuing undergraduate students who are pursuing a B.Sc. (Ag Business) degree in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Rikell McCuaig

Richard Szwydky Memorial Scholarship

This award was established by Corinne Szwydky with the support of the Saskatoon Co-op Agro Centre in memory of her husband, Richard Szwydky (BSA’94), to pay special tribute to his passion for agriculture. It recognizes academic achievement of undergraduate students entering their second, third, or fourth year majoring in agronomy, crop science or soil science.

Kiah Bryce

Robert and Maude Hale Scholarship

In 2004, this award was established as a gift from the estate of Mrs. Mary Tuckey in memory of her parents, Robert and Maude Hale. It has been designated for students entering the College of Agriculture and Bioresources with a high average.

Tara Carlson, Zahariuk Naysa

Robert B. and Norma McKercher Undergraduate Scholarship in Soil Sciences

Established by Robert (Bob) (BSA’54, MSc’56) and Norma McKercher, this award recognizes significant academic improvement of an undergraduate student in their final year of any major offered through the Department of Soil Science.

Katelyn Nagy

Robert T. Armstrong Scholarship

In 2011, this award was established by a gift from the estate of Verna E. Armstrong in memory of her husband Robert. This scholarship may be used to recognize the academic achievement of continuing undergraduate or postgraduate students in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Emmersen Close, Katja Griffin

Ron Gallaway Memorial Scholarship

This award was established by Marguerite Gallaway, wife of Ronald Gallaway (DipAg'48), in his memory. Mr. Gallaway was a life-long farmer, and very active in his home community of Estevan, Sask., and beyond. The award recognizes the academic achievement of agriculture diploma program graduates who have decided to pursue degree programs in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Cassie Martynook

Rossnagel Scholarship for Academic Improvement

In 2000, Brian and Laurel Rossnagel established an annual scholarship. It is awarded to a student entering the fourth year of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program after demonstrating significant academic improvement in third year.

Kailen McKay

Russell Fisher Scholarship

Mr. Russell Fisher (BSA’49) established an annual scholarship in recognition of the help he received at an early age and of his lifelong commitment to agriculture. This scholarship will help others pursue their education in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Ruwinda Fernando

S.N. Horner Graduate Scholarship in Agriculture

Mr. Samuel N. Horner of Creelman, Sask., endowed a scholarship fund starting in 1956. Mr. Horner served on the Board of Governors at the University of Saskatchewan as well as being a Saskatchewan Wheat Board delegate for many years.

Levi Lundell

S.P. Mathur Graduate Scholarship in Agriculture

This scholarship was established by the family of Dr. Sukhdev Mathur (PhD ’66) to honour his memory and recognize his contributions as a soil microbiologist, biochemist, and early contributor to climate science. The award recognizes the scholarly achievements of PhD students focusing on soil microbiology, soil chemistry, and/or soil health. 

Mandela Alema

Saskatchewan Agriculture Graduates Association (SAGA) Undergraduate Scholarship

Established by the executive of the Saskatchewan Agricultural Graduates Association (SAGA), this award recognizes community involvement and academic achievement of undergraduate degree or diploma students.

Danielle Korgaard, Clare Wever

Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists Scholarships

The Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists has supported scholarships for students studying at the college since 1959. This award recognizes students entering their second, third, and fourth year of any degree program as well as a student entering their second year of a diploma program.

Emmersen Close, Dylan Hogg, Riley Sanders, Carsen Smith

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Don Jacques Memorial Postgraduate Fellowship

Since 1995, the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers have funded this postgraduate fellowship to recognize and support outstanding academic achievement as well as a research interest in pulse crops. This award honours the memory of Don R. Jacques.

Quinn Sturby

Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission Essay Award

Through this award, the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission recognizes continuing students enrolled in any College of Agriculture and Bioresources undergraduate degree program specializing in an area of study that could have an impact on the wheat industry. 

Laura Glover, Brayden Lubach, Mackenzie Metke, Emily Sebastian

Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission Postgraduate Award

The purpose of this award is to attract and retain graduate students who plan to conduct research with social or scientific relevance to a sustainable and profitable western Canadian wheat sector.

Daphnee Ferland, Nathan Gyan, Sandra Ibellow, Cornelius Mensah, Daniela Mariana Moraes, Sarah van Steenbergen

Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission Wheat Producers Scholarship

The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission provides an annual contribution to recognize academic achievement of continuing students in any program offered in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources whose immediate family are wheat growers.

Cordel Larson, Sadie Robb

SaskMilk Graduate Scholarship

This award was established to recognize a student in the MSc or PhD program majoring in Animal and Poultry science who has demonstrated an interest in dairy production.

Bianca Rusawo

Scott Craig Memorial Scholarship

In memory of Scott Craig, family and friends established this award recognizing the academic achievement of continuing undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Students who receive this award have demonstrated involvement in agricultural community activities or demonstrated that they’ve been favourably influenced by a prairie upbringing.

Natalie Boonstoppel

Soils and Crops Conference Scholarship

With an emphasis on agronomy, the annual Soils and Crops Conference provides a platform for research scientists, faculty, and graduate students to share outcomes from their latest research activities in the disciplinary areas of soils, crops, and economics. This award was established to recognize one graduate student each year who is pursuing research related to the conference’s theme.

Stephen Awodele

South Country Equipment Precision Agriculture Scholarship

Established by a generous donation from South Country Equipment, this award recognizes and promotes the academic excellence of students enrolled in the Certificate in Precision Agriculture at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Andrew Altwasser

Syngenta Achievement Award

The Syngenta Achievement Award was established in 1993. It has been awarded annually for academic achievement to a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture student entering the second, third or fourth year of studies.

Liam Sjodin

Syngenta Scholarship in Sustainable Agriculture

First awarded in 2004, this scholarship recognizes academic achievement of students pursuing a master’s degree in an area related to sustainable agriculture.

Kelsey Acton

Todd and Denise Treslan Award in Agriculture

This award was established by Todd and Denise Treslan to recognize the academic achievement of a second- or third-year undergraduate student majoring in Agronomy or Environmental Science.

Felecia Andrews

Torvald and Margaret Tollefson Renewable Entrance Scholarship

Established in memory of Margaret and Torvald (Marg and Torie) Tollefson, this award is funded through a bequest from the estate of Margaret Tollefson. These renewable entrance awards recognize the academic achievement of students entering the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Award renewal is contingent upon continued academic proficiency.

Kiah Bryce, Adrian Byman, Torey Carlson, Anthony Dubiel, Heidi Fradette, McKenzie Gyorkos, Kim Hood, Camryn Hupaelo, Rafael Lopes Siqueira Carone, Brayden Lubach, Cameron Mario, Rebecca Mayerle, Randi Milbrandt, Ava Norman, Kaylee Perry, Jenna Pomedli, Chase Sliworsky

University of Saskatchewan Scholarship 

The University of Saskatchewan provides scholarships to students who have demonstrated high academic proficiency in the most recent session.

Kiah Bryce, Jade Fossen, Cameron Mario, Taylor Miller, Lainie Muir, Danielle Peters, Alex Polishuk, Chase Sliworsky

University of Saskatchewan Undergraduate Scholarship

The University of Saskatchewan provides scholarships to students who have demonstrated high academic proficiency in the most recent session.

Avrielle Bodenstab, Joshua Bowes, Aaron Elser, Ruwinda Fernando, Jacob Herman, Zayan Jamil, Riley Lesyk, Carter McLean, Jamie Merilees, Ava Norman, Lexi Paterson, Riley Sanders, Liam Sjodin, Jamie Toutant, Hunter Wilson

Value Added Cereals Graduate Scholarship

Awarded by the Department of Plant Science, this award was established by a donation from the 1995 Conference on Value-Added Cereals through Biotechnology and supports graduate students pursuing studies in the area of cereal biotechnology.

Julie Clarke

Walter Scott Scholarship

Established by the late Honourable Walter Scott and his daughter, Dorothy L. Scott, this scholarship is awarded to a student entering the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program after one or more successful years in pursuit of a diploma at the college.

Ryan Fodchuk

Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) Graduate Scholarship

This scholarship was established to support and encourage top graduate students within the College of Agriculture and Bioresources to further their studies in research that aligns with WGRF research priorities.

Taylor de Jong, Kalhari Manawasinghe, Giri Raj Paudel, Krishan Shah, Muhammad Qandeel Waheed

William G. Barclay Scholarship in Agriculture

Established by the family of William Barclay, this award recognizes the academic achievement of students entering their second year of the Diploma in Agriculture Program.

Ashlyn Gnyp

William M. Farley Memorial Scholarship

William Manley Farley (DipAg‘50) devoted his life to farming and had a strong belief in contributing to the agricultural industry. In 1998, he was inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame. Through a bequest from Mr. Farley, this award was established to recognize the academic achievement of students pursuing any undergraduate degree in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. 

Joshua Bowes, Marlene Zimmermann

Thank you to the donors who have generously supported our students through the following bursaries and special purpose awards:  

Alexander and Jean Auckland Agricultural Undergraduate Bursary

Alicia Hargrave Memorial Bursary

Alan J. Hosegood Pioneer Farmer Bursary

ANAC SK Branch Conference Travel Award

Art Sawatsky Memorial Bursary 

Ben Blacklock Memorial Bursary

Canadian Prairie Lily Society Horticultural Bursary

Chuck Ford Memorial Bursary

Class of 1962 Agros 50th Anniversary Award

Class of ’43 60th Anniversary Award

College of Agriculture and Bioresources Experiential Learning Fund

Cowan Family Bursary

David Christensen Travel Fellowships Fund

Dean J.A Brown Bursary

Dean and Audrey Pollard Bursaries in Agriculture

Douglas L. Gibson Memorial Award in Food Science

Dr. Germain B. Loguinoff Bursary in memory of Maria Loguinoff

Dr. John Mitchell and Associates Bursaries

Duncan MacRae - Duncan MacRae Bursary in Agriculture

Francis Nolan Memorial Bursaries

Fred Knoedler Memorial Bursary

Fredeen Bursaries

Gillian Hughes Memorial Travel Fellowship

Harold Drew Memorial Bursary

Herman Kuervers Bursary in Agriculture

Howard Henderson Memorial Bursary

Ivor Hull Bursaries       

J. D. MacFarlane Bursary

Jim Puckett Bursary in Agriculture

John Baerg Bursary

John Bryan Bruce Memorial Bursary

John McIntosh Memorial Bursary

John Nyquist Bursaries

Joseph Alexander Buchan Family Award in Agriculture

Helen Ruth Keay Bursary

Lawrence and Josie Kales Bursary

Lucien Jacobs Bursary

Mrs. Florence Cowan - Cowan Family Bursary

Mrs. Marion Champlin Elliot - J. Manley Champlin Memorial Bursary in Plant Science

Pat Beaujot Agricultural Bursary

Paterson Foundation - Paterson Bursaries in Agriculture

Paul and Elizabeth Paulsen Bursary

Peter and Dora Kushner Bursary in Agriculture

Peter Lewochko Bursary Fund

Professor Manley J. Champlin Memorial Bursary in Plant Sciences

Rangeland Travel Grants

Richard Babonich Memorial Bursary in Plant Sciences

Robert B. and Noma McKercher Graduate Award for International Study

Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists Student Affiliate Member Bursary

Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association Bursary

Saskatoon Horticulture Society Bursary

Stan Jameson Memorial Bursary in Animal Science

Student Enhancement Fund

W.M. Riddell and B.C. Riddell Scholarship for International Travel

Walker Wood Foundation Bursary

Wilcocks Agricultural Bursary

William G. Ewart and Mary Noreen Ewart Award

William (Bill) Glenn Bursary

Bursaries are generally awarded based on financial need.

Dr. Greg Penner (PhD)

Professor, Department of Animal and Poultry Science
U of S Centennial Enhancement Chair in Ruminant Nutritional Physiology

Dr. Melissa Arcand (PhD)

Associate Professor, Department of Soil Science

Jessa Hughes

Horticulture Lecturer, Department of Plant Sciences

Dr. Eric Micheels (PhD)

Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

Dr. Katherine Stewart (PhD)

Associate Professor, Department of Soil Science

Chukwudi Amadi

Lab Coordinator, Department of Soil Science

Sydney Goldsmith

Administrative Co-ordinator, Department of Animal and Poultry Science