Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship

Ontario’s agriculture and agri-food industries need skilled workers – in the field, in the lab, in the factory, and in the boardroom. A career in agriculture can be a career in science, technology, finance, communication, law, public policy – it is a wide-open field with endless potential.
Grain Farmers of Ontario has a mission to build, defend and promote an inclusive, innovative, and sustainable business environment that enables grain farmer-members the opportunity to prosper. As part of our Core Values, we have a commitment to Our Community.

The Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship encourages the pursuit of higher education in any area of study that will benefit the Ontario grain sector or agri-food industry and supports the development of future leaders in these areas.

ELIGIBILITY
The Legacy Scholarship is open to students accepted or enrolled in any accredited post- secondary College or University program. Up to 10 scholarships of $5,000 per recipient will be awarded towards the individual’s studies and cost of school. Up to five of those scholarships may be awarded to students pursuing non-agriculture specific studies.
• Applicants must be a permanent Ontario resident,
• Applicants must be entering or currently pursuing full-time post-secondary education,
• Applicants must be attending an accredited College or University,
• Applicants are eligible during any point of their studies,
• Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student for the Fall semester (September 2026 – December 2026)
• Employees of Grain Farmers of Ontario and their children are not eligible to receive a scholarship, and
• Recipients are only eligible for one Scholarship award in their lifetime

HOW TO APPLY
Legacy Scholarship applicants are required to submit a resume, letter of reference, and a 500 – 1,000-word essay explaining how they became interested in their area of study, how their area of study and career goals will benefit the future of the Ontario grain sector or agri-food industry, and why Grain Farmers of Ontario should be a partner in their academic journey.
• Deadline to apply is July 19, 2026
• Proof of College/University enrollment is required