[PORT ELGIN, ON] – Seven outstanding students from across Canada have been selected as the 2025 recipients of the Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) scholarships.
Each student will receive a $2,500 scholarship to support their post-secondary studies in agriculture or agri-food at a Canadian university, college, or technical institute.
This year’s recipients are:
- Zeyus Spenta, North Vancouver, BC
- Colby Scott, Hanna, AB
- Morgan Debenham, Kennedy, SK
- Messina Schrof, Starbuck, MB
- Abbigail Mettler, Wallenstein, ON
- Allison Morse, Hatley, QC
- Leah Newcombe, Cambridge, NS
Applicants were evaluated based on their leadership experience and their written or video response to the question:
“Canada’s agriculture and food industry currently employs 1 in 9 people, showcasing its significance to the nation’s economy and food security. Discuss one opportunity and one challenge related to the agriculture job market and explore how young people can contribute to the industry’s growth and sustainability.”
“We are proud to support these students as they take the next step in their education and future careers,” says Becky Parker, Chair of the Board for CABEF. “Their applications reflect strong leadership, commitment to agriculture, and the innovative thinking our industry needs moving forward.”
For a print-friendly image of any of the scholarship recipients or a copy of their winning submission, please contact [email protected]. For more information about CABEF, visit www.cabef.org.
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Contact:
Mary Thornley
Executive Director, Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation
[email protected]
Becky Parker
Chair, Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation
[email protected]
About CABEF:
CABEF advances education and encourages excellence in the agriculture industry by providing scholarships to students enrolled in an agriculture-related program at a college, university or technical institute in Canada. For more information, visit cabef.org.