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December 16, 2025

Agrotek and SFU launch Indigenous undergraduate award in environmental studies

At Agrotek, we believe that the future of agriculture is rooted in respect for the land, science, and the people who have cared for ecosystems since time immemorial.

That belief is what led us to support the Agrotek Undergraduate Award for Indigenous Students, offered through Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Environment. The award was created to uplift and support Indigenous undergraduate students by recognizing academic success, lived experience, and leadership connected to environmental stewardship, land-based knowledge, and agriculture broadly defined.

Indigenous knowledge systems have long shaped how land, water, and food systems are understood and protected. Supporting Indigenous students in environmental studies is not just about education, it’s about empowering future leaders to bring together traditional knowledge, community experience, research, and innovation.

Award eligibility and requirements

The award is open to Indigenous undergraduate students in SFU’s Faculty of Environment who meet the following criteria:

• Are First Nations, Métis, or Inuit

• Are enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s degree program within the Faculty of Environment at SFU

• Are in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00

• Demonstrate a meaningful connection to agriculture, which may include:

  • Academic studies

  • Community or personal engagement

  • Cultural teachings or traditional knowledge

  • Lived experience

  • Career aspirations related to food systems, land-based practices, Indigenous food sovereignty, or environmental justice

At least one award, valued at a minimum of $2,000, is granted annually.

Applications are currently open, with a deadline of January 31.

We’re proud to support this initiative alongside SFU and look forward to seeing the impact these students will continue to make in their communities and beyond.

Learn more and apply here:
https://www.sfu.ca/fenv/students/current-students/scholarships/agrotek-award.html