Agricultural Bursaries

Agricultural Services provided five (5) bursaries of $500.00 each to students living in the County who are attending University, Community College, or any other recognized post-secondary institution and enrolled in an agri-based program.  

The prior application deadline was in September 2024. Subscribe to this page to be notified when next year's deadline is. 
Submission Requirements:
  • Be a resident of Parkland County. 
  • Provide a background essay outlining their rural experience, community involvement, volunteer and recreational activities. Indicate your goals and objectives as they relate to your field of study and agriculture. 
  • Provide proof of enrolment in a post-secondary institution.  
Application Process

The form will be provided below in 2025. 

Agricultural Services, Parkland County  
53109A Hwy 779  
Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1

or email agriculture@parklandcounty.com.

Questions or inquiries?

Please call Agricultural Services directly: 780-968-8888 ext. 8467

2024 Bursary Recipients
Congratulations to the following 2024 recipients:

Ayla Kendall-Price

  • a long-standing 4H club member and Belted Galloway cattle breeder who is pursuing her Agribusiness Diploma at Lakeland College. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brody Laackmann

  • is taking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture and is majoring in Animal Science at the University of Alberta where he is a member of the Agriculture Club.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tyler Visser

  • a long-standing 4H member who is pursuing an Animal Science Degree at Lakeland College. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charlotte Fairbank 

  • a retired showjumper who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Alberta.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Travis Wagner

  • is pursuing Crop Technology at Lakeland College and is the General Manager of the crop operation on their student-managed farm. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We would like to recognize them for their hard work, dedication to the field of Agriculture, and commitments to the community.  

RMA Scholarship

The Rural Municipalities Association (RMA), an organization representing Alberta's incorporated rural municipalities, offers a Scholarship Program. The program supports rural students attending a recognized post-secondary institution.

The application deadline was in August 2024. 

Please visit the RMA Scholarship Program page for full details on how to apply. Part of the requirement is to have written confirmation from the local rural municipality's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) certifying that the applicant is a resident of the municipality. If you require a verification letter, please email Dana Schlecker, or call 780-968-3237.