Archive for January, 2026

2026 Amazon Canada Youth Short Story Award: $5,000

Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
The Youth Short Story Category invites authors between the ages of thirteen and seventeen to submit a short story under 3,000 words. The winner in this category will receive $5,000 and the five finalists will each receive $500. Submissions for the Youth Short Story Category must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, February 8, 2026. For additional information regarding Rules & Regulations, as well as how to Submit, please go to https://thewalrus.ca/afna

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KIN Canada Bursary: $1,000

Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

 

The Kin Canada Bursary is open to any student who is in the process of graduating from high school or currently studying, or registered, at a post-secondary institution. Applicants will be evaluated on their community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada (Kinsmen, Kinettes and Kin Clubs) and financial need. The application form must be submitted by Sunday, February 1st, 2026 and winners will be notified before June 30th by their sponsoring club. For additional information and to apply, please go to  https://www.kincanada.ca/EN/Web/OurBursaries/Apply.aspx

 

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Junior Citizen of the Year Award: $3,000

Thursday, January 8th, 2026

The Junior Citizen of the Year Award has honoured the youth of Saskatchewan for over 40 years. The program is sponsored by The Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association, in partnership with SaskPower, and the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. These prestigious awards are given to students who:

  • have an aptitude for science, technology, engineering or mathematics
  • have a positive lifestyle,
  • are dedicated to community and school,
  • have a strong sense of caring and responsibility,
  • have the ability to overcome life’s challenges,
  • inspire others, and
  • are between ages 8 to 18.

Four award recipients are chosen each year and receive a $3,000 bursary, provided by SaskPower, to be used for post-secondary education. For more information, please go to https://swna.com/junior-citizen-of-the-year/ The deadline for nominations is March 31st, 2026.

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Agriculture Student Scholarship: $3000

Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

Saskatchewan Grade 12 students and recent high school/GED graduates (within the last two years) have the chance to win a grand-prize scholarship of $6,000 or one of three runner-up scholarships of $3,000 when they submit a three-minute video or 1,000-word essay on solutions to challenges in agriculture. This year’s scholarship theme asks young people to clearly articulate a challenge that the agriculture industry faces, with special consideration to how this affects public trust in agriculture, then explore creative solutions to solving the challenge. Submissions can focus on how the industry can improve its practices, adopt new technologies, communicate practices more effectively or other ways the industry can enhance trust with the public. Applicants are encouraged to be thoughtful with their submissions and to include sourced evidence along with personal perspective. A good submission includes facts to support the analysis/commentary. This scholarship program is designed to identify intelligent and ambitious young agriculture leaders and provide successful candidates with financial support for their education. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be planning to take an agriculture-related post-secondary education program beginning in the fall of 2026. The deadline to apply is Sunday, March 1, 2026. For more information, visit saskatchewan.ca/ag-scholarship or contact agriculture.scholarship@gov.sk.ca.

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