(Rural Roots Canada) – Seven students from across Canada have received $2,500 scholarships to support their post-secondary studies in agriculture or agri-food.
This year’s recipients are:
- Zeyus Spenta, North Vancouver, BC
- Colby Scott, Hanna, AB
- Morgan Debenham, Kennedy, SK
- Messina Schrof, Starbuck, MB
- Abbigail Mettler, Wallenstein, ON
- Allison Morse, Hatley, QC
- Leah Newcombe, Cambridge, NS
Students were evaluated on their leadership experience and community involvement as well as a written or video response to the question:
“Canada’s agriculture and food industry currently employs 1 in 9 people, showcasing its significance to the nation’s economy and food security. Discuss one opportunity and one challenge related to the agriculture job market and explore how young people can contribute to the industry’s growth and sustainability.”
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“We are proud to support these students as they take the next step in their education and future careers,” says Becky Parker, Chair of the Board for CABEF. “Their applications reflect strong leadership, commitment to agriculture, and the innovative thinking our industry needs moving forward.”
The Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) advances education and encourages excellence in the agriculture industry by providing scholarships to students enrolled in an agriculture-related program at a college, university or technical institute in Canada. CABEF has recently awarded the 2025 scholarships.
For more information on the Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation, visit cabef.org.
