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Bayer Crop Science offers scholarships for post-secondary ag students

Grade 12 graduates looking to enter post-secondary education in agriculture, food science or culinary arts can get some cash to help. The 32 scholarships of the Bayer Crop Science Opportunity Scholarship program, valued at $3,000 each, are available to to graduating grade 12 students entering their first year of post-secondary education in agriculture, food science or a culinary program at a Canadian university or college of their choice in the fall of 2023. 

“The Canadian agriculture and food industry continues to advance in creative ways, through technology, new products, and sustainable practices,” says Ginger Rozmus, senior communications business partner for Bayer Crop Science Canada. “This scholarship program supports students exploring educational opportunities that will ultimately help shape our farming and food system of the future.”

Scholarships will be awarded to students based on demonstrated academic achievement, leadership in their community and their vision for how they will contribute to Canadian agriculture in the future. The application deadline is June 8.

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