GUELPH – On Nov. 24, Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean and wheat farmers, announced the nine recipients of the 2025 Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship.
Each student will receive $5,000 to support studies at accredited post-secondary institutions.
Now in its fourth year, the Legacy Scholarship encourages the pursuit of higher education, supporting students in areas of study that will benefit the Ontario grain sector or agri-food industry, officials say.
Past recipients have studied in a variety of programs across the country, including communications, engineering, sciences, equipment repair, economics and agriculture.
“Grain Farmers of Ontario is dedicated to championing the success of our agricultural community members, extending our support to students looking to make a difference in Ontario’s agriculture and agri-food industries,” stated Jeff Harrison, chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario.
“We were amazed by the exceptional quality of the applications we received and know that the students selected can make significant contributions to the industry.”
Members of the Grain Farmers of Ontario board of directors reviewed over 70 applications and awarded scholarships to the following local students:
– Ian Egger, University of Guelph, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture;
– Benjamin Fluttert, University of Guelph, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture;
– Colton Hawkins, University of Guelph, biomedical engineering;
– Evan Mayer, University of Guelph, Doctor of Philosophy, environmental science;
– Peyton Nailor, University of Guelph, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture; and
– Joy Roasa, University of Guelph, Doctor of Philosophy, food science.
The Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship will open for applications in the summer of 2026.
