Graduate Scholarships Program

Each year, SaskBarley offers scholarships as an investment in promising university students who are carrying out research focused on barley. The scholarship program also encourages and supports new research to benefit Saskatchewan’s barley sector.

The PhD level is eligible for up to $6,000 and the MSc level is eligible for up to $4,000. Thanks to our partnership with Labatt Breweries of Canada we are able to offer additional PhD and MSc scholarships again this year.

Additionally, SaskBarley is also offering one $2,000 undergraduate scholarship.

Applications for 2026 are now open.

The application deadline is October 2, 2026. Successful applicants will be notified by November 20, 2026.

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Eligibility

These scholarships are open to graduate students enrolled in part- or full-time studies, attending a Canadian university who are researching a project that will benefit the barley industry in Saskatchewan.

Previous scholarship recipients are eligible to re-apply.

Requirements

Please review the requirements and evaluation criteria below. Once all requirements have been assembled, the applicant should submit all supporting documents to: info@saskbarley.com

  • A summary of your research project, in 250 words or less, outlining how your research will:
    • help ensure barley is a long-term, profitable and internationally competitive crop choice for Saskatchewan producers;
    • increase the production and value of barley for both the producer and consumer; and/or
    • support either the food, feed, malt or industrial uses of barley.
  • A current CV highlighting your past and current work, education, and leadership experiences.
  • A letter from your academic supervisor, confirming your research program and their support of your research.
  • Two photos – one of you and one of, or relevant to, your research.
  • Current mailing address, phone number and email address.

Notice of Consent: By submitting an application you are consenting to SaskBarley publishing your written project summaries and photos in SaskBarley and BarleyBin publications and social media channels should you be one of this years recipients.

Evaluation Criteria

Applicants are evaluated based on:

  • The benefit of their work to the barley industry in Saskatchewan;
  • Work, educational, and leadership experience, qualifications and skills, demonstration of commitment over time;
  • Writing and communicating about their project;
  • Recommendation of their supervisor

Applications for 2026 are now open.

Application must be submitted to info@saskbarley.com by October 2, 2026. 

Questions? Contact us

 

Eligibility

These scholarships are open to graduate students enrolled in part- or full-time studies, attending a Canadian university who are researching a project that will benefit the barley industry in Saskatchewan.

Previous scholarship recipients are eligible to re-apply.

Requirements

Please review the requirements and evaluation criteria below. Once all requirements have been assembled, the applicant should submit all supporting documents to: info@saskbarley.com

  • A summary of your research project, in 250 words or less, outlining how your research will:
    • help ensure barley is a long-term, profitable and internationally competitive crop choice for Saskatchewan producers;
    • increase the production and value of barley for both the producer and consumer; and/or
    • support either the food, feed, malt or industrial uses of barley.
  • A current CV highlighting your past and current work, education, and leadership experiences.
  • A letter from your academic supervisor, confirming your research program and their support of your research.
  • Two photos – one of you and one of, or relevant to, your research.
  • Current mailing address, phone number and email address.

Notice of Consent: By submitting an application you are consenting to SaskBarley publishing your written project summaries and photos in SaskBarley and BarleyBin publications and social media channels should you be one of this years recipients.

Evaluation Criteria

Applicants are evaluated based on:

  • The benefit of their work to the barley industry in Saskatchewan;
  • Work, educational, and leadership experience, qualifications and skills, demonstration of commitment over time;
  • Writing and communicating about their project;
  • Recommendation of their supervisor

Applications for 2026 are now open.

Application must be submitted to info@saskbarley.com by October 2, 2026. 

Questions? Contact us