Canadian Beef Check-off scholarship opportunity

The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency has established a scholarship to encourage and support students pursuing post-secondary studies in the field of agriculture, agricultural research, or with an agriculture background pursuing studies in marketing.

Value: One scholarship of $2000 is available annually.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Be accepted to or attending a designated post secondary institution and
• Be accepted to or attending a full-time program relating to:
  • agriculture or agriculture business
  • marketing, communications or public relations
  • science and research including veterinary medicine
  • human health and nutrition
  • policy and economics

Note: Preference will be given to applicants who are active beef producers or have a background in agriculture, but it is not a requirement.

How to apply

Applicants must submit to the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency:

• An application form (see below)
• A link to a creative video no longer than two minutes, showcasing how their background in agriculture, paired with their education, can help grow the future of the beef and veal industry in Canada
• An official acceptance letter or current enrollment document to a designated post-secondary institution

Videos must be posted to YouTube, marked as PUBLIC and the link shared in the application form.

The recipient will be selected by committee on the basis of video content, and desire to improve and grow Canada’s beef and veal industry in a unique way. Knowledge and understanding of Canada’s national beef strategy, check-off system and national organizations is preferred.

Deadline

Apply for this scholarship before June 30, 2026.

The award will be announced at the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency’s Annual General Meeting each year, and will be paid by October 1 of the year of the award.