Maizex Seeds has partnered with 4-H Canada to award promising students and 4-H members across Canada with five Maizex 4-H Canada Scholarships. The Maizex 4-H Canada Scholarship program was launched in 2026 to support young people planning to pursue a post-secondary diploma or degree in an agriculture program focused on field crop production or crop-science. Maizex is proud to be able to support 4-H Canada and the future of Canadian agriculture through this program, which comprised five scholarships valued at $4,000 each. Below is a list of the winners and a snapshot of why we chose each of them.

Brooklyn Piasta
Brooklyn is from La Salle, MB, and is pursuing an Agribusiness degree with a minor in Agronomy from the University of Manitoba.

Brooklyn was chosen as one of the scholarship recipients because of her extensive 4-H involvement and leadership, which spanned 14 years and dozens of projects. Brooklyn also took on many senior leadership roles including Club President and was very involved in many community initiatives outside 4-H.

In her essay on her future career aspirations in agriculture, Brooklyn wrote, “I want to be an active participant in finding solutions that allow Canadian farmers to continue to lead globally in providing healthy, equitable, and sustainable food.”

Emily Robb
Emily is from Winnipeg, MB, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agroecology with a double minor in Soil Science and Crop Protection from the University of Manitoba.

Emily was chosen as one of the scholarship recipients because of her extensive 4-H involvement and leadership, which spanned 12 years and dozens of projects, with many of them focused on poultry. Emily also took on many senior leadership roles and was very involved in many community initiatives outside 4-H.

In her essay on her future career aspirations in agriculture, Emily wrote, “I hope to continue conducting research that improves soil health, enhances carbon sequestration, supports climate resilience, and helps producers remain productive and profitable in a changing environment.”

Alana McCarthy
Alana is from Miami, MB, and is pursuing a Crop Technology Diploma from Lakeland College, where she plans to continue on to complete the Agriculture Technology Degree afterward.

Alana was chosen as one of the scholarship recipients because of her extensive 4-H involvement and leadership, which spanned 10 years and included projects associated with beef, horses, mentoring younger members, and taking on various club roles.

In her essay on her future career aspirations in agriculture, Alana wrote that “agriculture is constantly evolving, and I want to be someone who helps lead that change while staying grounded in the values that I was raised with.”

Leah Emiry
Leah is from Massey, ON, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) with a Major in Plant Science at Dalhousie University.

Leah was chosen as one of the scholarship recipients because of her extensive 4-H involvement and leadership, which spanned 10 years and many projects. Leah also took on many senior leadership roles and was very involved in many community initiatives outside 4-H, including competitive skating.  

In her essay on her future career aspirations in agriculture, Leah wrote, “my goal is to build a career developing resilient, trustworthy crop varieties that can help farmers adapt to evolving challenges while closing the gap between agricultural science and public perception, ultimately supporting a more sustainable future for agriculture.”

Madison Ley
Madison is from Kerrobert, SK, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan.

Madison was chosen as one of the scholarship recipients because of her extensive 4-H involvement and leadership, which spanned nine years and many projects involving livestock and other interests. Madison also took on many senior leadership roles and was very involved in many community initiatives outside 4-H.  

In her essay on her future career aspirations in agriculture, Madison wrote that “agriculture remains one of the most important industries in Canada, and supporting farmers in turn supports rural communities, food security, and the future” and that “I want to make an important difference to the future of Canadian agriculture through agronomy, leadership, and lifelong learning.”

Congratulations to all the winners and good luck to them in their studies this year!