2025 Agri-Food Futures Scholarship Application

Welcome to the Agri-Food Futures Scholarship application page! This scholarship was created by the SouthGrow Regional Initiative in 2019 to support local youth who want to pursue a career in the agri-food industry in southern Alberta.

SouthGrow is a regional economic development alliance of 29 communities in the south-central Alberta which is dedicated to opening new economic opportunities for the region and supporting the continued quality of life enjoyed by our citizens -- and we are excited to recognize students who are wanting to contribute to the agri-food industries.

Each year, we partner with community minded organizations to increase the impact the scholarship has on the post secondary journey of outstanding youth in the SouthGrow Region.

To be considered for an Agri-Food Futures Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Citizenship: Be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person (visa students are not eligible).
• Residency: Be a permanent resident of one of the 29 SouthGrow communities (below).
• Enrolment: Be enrolled in full-time studies at either the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Polytechnique, or Red Crow College for the upcoming year in either an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Industry Commitment: Have a genuine intention to utilize your education to work in the Agri-food industry in Southern Alberta upon graduation.

To apply for an Agri-Food Futures Scholarship, interested students must submit the following documents:

• Letter of Intent: A well-written letter expressing your career goals, highlighting your passion for the agri-food industry, and outlining how you intend to use your education to contribute to the growth and development of the industry in southern Alberta.
• References: At least one letter of reference from individuals who can speak to your character, work ethic, and potential to excel in the agri-food industry.
• Transcripts: Official or unofficial transcripts demonstrating your academic performance and commitment to your studies.

Submission Instructions:
All application materials must be submitted by September 15, 2025 through this form.
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on a comprehensive evaluation of their application materials.

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Please state which of the 28 SouthGrow communities you are a permanent resident of:*

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Letter of Intent*

Upload a well-written letter expressing your career goals, highlighting your passion for the agri-food industry, and outlining how you intend to use your education to contribute to the growth and development of the industry in southern Alberta.

References*

Upload at least one letter of reference from individuals who can speak to your character, work ethic, and potential to excel in the agri-food industry.

Transcripts*

Upload an official or unofficial transcript demonstrating your academic performance and commitment to your studies.

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