The Manitoba Canola Growers Scholarship Program is now open.

Mar 06, 2024

Students who are enrolled in their final year of high school and eligible to graduate in 2024 can now apply for the scholarship.

To be eligible for a scholarship students must live on, work for, or have guardians that work for a farm that is a member of Manitoba Canola Growers Association.

Applications must be received by April 1, 2024 and will be judged based on academics, canola connection, school and community involvement, and essay submission.

The top five applicants will be selected and each winner will be presented with a $1000 scholarship.

The scholarship must be used in the two years following high school graduation.

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