OpenFieldRuss Edwards School of Agriculture Prairie Leadership Scholarship
Prestigious entrance scholarship established to support Canadian and international students demonstrating academic merit and leadership in sustainable agribusiness.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.2 cumulative grade point average in secondary or prior post-secondary studies
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all bands)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 500-word essay on sustainable agricultural practices in Western Canada
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from educators or community leaders
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $5,000 CAD non-repayable tuition award and conference travel grant
- Application fee
- $110 CAD
- Tuition / joining costs
- $17,200 CAD/year (before scholarship offset)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027 (Fall 2027 intake competition)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Assiniboine College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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