100th 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 horticulture science degree student pursuing a degree in horticulture science.

Grace Nielsen

A. 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.

Emily Hamilton, Grace Nielsen

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.

Mariah Maurer

 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.

Cassie Martynook, Russia Murphy

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.

Kira Wignes

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.

Abdul Halim, Sandesh Neupane, Justice Zhanda, 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.

Cassie Delver

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.

Quinn Sturby

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.

Thea Friesen, Emily Lischynski, Lexi Paterson, Clare Wever

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.

Jacqueline Gonzalez

BASF Canada Scholarship in Agriculture 

This award was established by BASF 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.

Kiah Bryce, Antonio Pittet

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.

Brynne Leppa

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.

Mackenzie Johnson

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.

Jaylyn Marsh

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

Honouring Dr. Charles M. (Red) Williams, who taught in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science for over 50 years, these scholarships support students in Animal and Poultry Science and encourage graduate student research in crops, animal production and agricultural policy with the potential to improve sustainable water use in the agricultural sector.

Emily Fuessel

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.

Sandesh Neupane, Chengyong Zhu

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.

Rafael Siqueira Lopes

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.

Seth Krahn

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.

Jolynn Amyotte, Sarah Demers, Jacob Herman, Rianna Kish, Brayden Lubach

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.

Jolynn Amyotte, Sydney Hogg

Class of ’43 60th Anniversary Award 

Established with donations from the graduating class of 1943, this scholarship is awarded to students pursuing graduate degrees in an area related to sustainable agriculture.

Grace Gowera

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.

Tyler Hartl

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 

Grace Chou, Denalyn Coziahr, Ethan Fleischhacker, Tobi Gareau, Kaylee Gauthier, Kadie Hicks, Makayla James-Davies, Mackenzie Kuervers, Amy Malinowski, Madi Matiasz, Sarah McEwen, Emily Murphy, Leah Rutz, Samantha Stewart, Janelle Stolhandske-Dale, Georgia Strasser, Courtney Strudwick, Hayley Wutzke

College of Agriculture and Bioresources Renewable Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students 

Josh Bowles, Russia Murphy, Emily Sebastian

College of Agriculture and Bioresources Renewable Transfer Scholarship 

Jenna Bowman, 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.

Marika van den Berg

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.

Greta Mader Stevens, Jeiden Painter

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.

Lainie Muir

Dollie Hantelman Agricultural Scholarships 

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.

Kaylee Dodds, Daphnée Ferland, Asket Kaur, Jenna Pomedli, Alice Shin, Cole Vanthuyne

Donald and Lois Forsberg Scholarship in Plant Sciences 

Established with a generous gift from Neil Forsberg, this award is open to 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.

Seth Krahn

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.

Danielle Korgaard, Ava McIvor, Carson Russell, Nicole Wall

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.

Emilie Bletsky, Maggie Borschowa

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.

Hansanee Fernando

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. Bernie Sonntag Memorial Award in Agricultural Economics 

This award was established by Mrs. Mary Sonntag, loving wife of the late Dr. Bernard “Bernie” Sonntag in recognition of his passion and enthusiasm for his work in ag-economics and to support the value he placed on higher education. It recognizes a graduate student in Agricultural Economics who grew up on or has very strong ties to a Canadian prairie family farm.

Josie-Lynn Huber

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.

Erin Hughes

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.

Andrew Altwasser, Sydney Hogg, Rianna Kish, Cole Sanderson, Marika van den Berg

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.

Andrea Cline

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.

Tyler Hartl

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

Established by G. Edwin Wells, and Walter and Jean Curry, this scholarship recognizes full-time students in their final or next to final year of a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree. Recipients will have graduated from a high school in Saskatchewan, Alberta or Manitoba. 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, Miriam Lade, Marika van den Berg

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. 

Jordan Engstrom

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.

Chloe Boutin

F.J. Fear Scholarship in Soil Science

Established by F.J. Fear, this scholarship is awarded to a student who has the highest standing in the first three years of their program provided they selects the soil science option in their fourth year.

Holly Stephaniuk

Frank and Freda Riecken Scholarship in Soil Science 

In memory of her late husband, Mrs. Freda Riecken established this scholarship to recognize a student entering their third year of any degree in the Department of Soil Science.

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.

Quinn Sturby 

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.

Jolynn Amyotte

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. 

Jeremy Irvine

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.

Andrea Cline

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.

Joshua Bourassa

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.

Hansanee Fernando, Katie Harris, Kashika Sethi, Blake Weiseth, 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.

Emilie Bletsky, Maggie Borschowa, Emma Collison, Katelynn Geissler, Jared Hanke, Erin Hughes, Davis Ireland, Hannah Kopp, Hao Li, Mackenzie Metke, Antonio Pittet, Cole Sanderson, Rafael Siqueira Lopes, Liam Sjodin, Cassidy Somers, Kasja Wall, Jocelyne Zalaski

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.

Nathaniel Ort

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.

Trista Hamilton

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.

Katelynn Geissler

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.

Sarah van Steenbergen

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 Gonzalez

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.

Ryan Fodchuk, Cade Hayes, Yannis Tong

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.

Carter McLean

Jim Anderson Scholarship in Agriculture and Bioresources 

Jim Anderson graduated with a Diploma in Agriculture in 1937 and farmed for 50 years in the Conquest, Saskatchewan area. He established this scholarship in 1997 to recognize the academic achievement of students entering the Diploma in Agriculture program.

Ethan Possberg

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, Sarah van Steenbergen, Chengyong Zhu

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.

Kiah Bryce

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.

Kiah Bryce

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.

Kelsey Thiessen

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.

Emma Collison

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.

Nazila Mohtashami

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.

Katie Harris, Kashika Sethi, Shangyi Xu

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.

Lucas Sylvestre

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 

In honour of Marc Delage (DipAg’06, BSA’08) and his passion for agriculture and community involvement, this scholarship was established by his family. Well-rounded second- or third-year undergraduate students who have achieved personal growth through involvement in a community or organizational activity are considered for this award.

Emma Peacock

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.

Blake Weiseth

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.

Joshua Bourassa

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. 

Jeremy Irvine

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.

Cole Vanthuyne

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.

Sheridyn Herman, Lyndsey Peltzer

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. 

Stephen Awodele, Laura Carruthers, Yun Huang, Subarna Sharma

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.

Emily Sebastian

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.

Joshua Bourassa

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.

Hansanee Fernando, Katie Harris, Blake Weiseth, 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.

Jeremy Irvine, Kalhari Manawasinghe, Rebeca Rodrigues Crespo Teixeira, Prerana Upretee, Xinjie Yu

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.

Zach Herman

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, Kira Wignes

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.

Paul Skagestad

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. 

 Allison Laing, Jenna Pomedli, Alice Shin

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.

Ruwinda Fernando

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. 

Walker Maess

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.  

Zach Marshall

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. 

Mostafa Hojati

Saskatchewan Agricultural 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. 

Ella Grimeau

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. 

Faatimah Dulymamode, Ryan Fodchuk, Ashton Penman, Cole Sanderson

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. 

Hillary Hunter, Lainie Muir, Emma Peacock, 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. 

Daphnée Ferland, Nathan Gyan, Beatriz Montenegro Gonzalez, Daniela Mariana Moraes, Sheila Maria Pereira de Andrade, 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. 

Cole Sanderson, Kirsten Schoenroth

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. 

Koralie Lambert

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. 

Kira Wignes

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.

Daphnée Ferland

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 Precision Agriculture certificate at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Kelsey Wyonzek

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. 

Tyler Hartl

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. 

Antonio Pittet

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, Heidi Fradette, Hannah Hjorteland, Kim Hood, Emily Lischynski, Brayden Lubach, Cameron Mario, Randi Milbrandt, Ava Norman, Kaylee Perry, Jenna Pomedli, Rafael Siqueira Lopes, Chase Sliworsky, Marika van den Berg, Walker Watson

Undergraduate Scholarship for Academic Distinction Provided by Women in Ag 

This award was established in 2013 to recognize the academic achievement of an undergraduate student at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources who graduated from a Saskatchewan high school. 

Jolynn Amyotte

University of Saskatchewan Scholarship 

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

Gabrielle Ayles, Sarah Demers, Jacob Herman, Allison Laing, Emily Lischynski, Brayden Lubach, Taylor Miller, Liam Sjodin, Yannis Tong

University of Saskatchewan Undergraduate Scholarship 

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

Brandt Bloudoff, Faatimah Dulymamode, Logan Englot, Jade Fossen, Katelynn Geissler, Cade Hayes, Hunter Johnson, Rianna Kish, Marley Kradovill, Elena Nairn, Peyton Ortt, Jeiden Painter, Antonio Pittet, Madison Stevens, Ciarra Vessey

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.

Ashlyn Mooney

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.

Quincey Williams

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. 

Stephen Awodele, Kara Glor, Ashlyn Mooney, Alex Junior Silvestrini

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.

Cassie Martynook

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. 

Taylor Miller, Sarah Whitenect

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

College of Agriculture and Bioresources Experiential Learning Fund

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 Hickie Indigenous Student Bursaries 

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

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. Bryan Mood (PhD)

Lecturer and Renewable Resource Management Program Coordinator, Department of Soil Science

Dr. Michael Nickerson (PhD)

Professor, Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences
Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Program (SRP) Chair in Protein Quality and Utilization