Saskatchewan's Ministry of Agriculture handed out its scholarship funding Monday to Saskatchewan students to pursue their education in the agricultural industry.

Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart awarded $10,000 in scholarships to four students including one from Rose Valley High School.

17 year-old Autumn Lawson will receive a $2,000 scholarship for her participation in this year's contest.

Grand prize-winner Sheldon Daniel from Avonlea will receive $4,000 for his video submission explaining how technological advancements help the agriculture industry feed a growing population.  He says Agriculture is so diverse with many opportunities adding he see’s  so much potential for his future in the industry.

Theodore's Kaitlyn Kitzan also won $2,000 as did Hailey Harms of Prince Albert.

Applicants were required to provide a letter of reference and submit a 1,000 word fact-based essay or a three minute video highlighting agriculture’s stewardship story.

Stewart congratulated all the winners and thanked all applicants for pursuing a career in agriculture.