9 Edwards Students receive over $20,400 in 2026 Co-operative Education Program Scholarships
Strong partnerships between the Edwards School of Business, employers, and supporters such as Federated Co-operatives Limited continue to create meaningful experiential learning opportunities for students. Through the Edwards Co-operative Education Program, students gain practical workplace experience while helping organizations address real business needs.
The program offers business students an 8 to 12-month work placement in their chosen field, allowing them to apply classroom learning in professional settings while developing the skills, confidence, and networks that support their future careers. Over the past year, Edwards co-op students contributed to organizations in accounting, finance, human resources, manufacturing, agriculture, government, and professional services.
Following eight months of co-op placements, the Edwards School of Business hosts its annual Co-op Open House, bringing together students and employers to celebrate the success of the program and explore future opportunities. During this event, new and returning co-op students can network with prospective employers and one another. This year, 155 incoming undergraduate and MBA students attended the event in search of January placements, while 143 returning students participated after completing their work terms.
The event also provides an opportunity to celebrate and recognize returning co-op students for their accomplishments during their work placements. Through a combination of student and employer nominations, scholarships and awards are presented to students who have demonstrated exceptional achievement, leadership, initiative, and commitment to professional growth. This year, nine students were recognized across five award categories, including two student-nominated and three employer-nominated awards, with a combined value of $20,400 in scholarship support.
The following two awards are student nominated.
Federated Co-operatives Limited Student Experience Award: given to two students with a monetary value of $2,500 each, this award recognizes students who embraced the overall co-operative education experience. The 2026 award recipients are:
- Nandita Anand: majoring in Human Resources and worked as a Human Resources Co-op Student with Canpotex Ltd. in Saskatoon, SK.
- McKenna Giasson: majoring in Marketing and worked as a Member Services Assistant with Rental Housing Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK.
Leo Bruce Thordarson Business Co-operative Award: given to a student with a monetary value of $2,900, this award is presented to a continuing undergraduate student in the Co-operative Education Program at the Edwards School of Business. The 2026 award recipient is:
- Chance Happy: majoring in Finance and worked as a Junior Investment Analyst with the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation in Saskatoon, SK.
The following three awards are employer nominated.
Edwards Co-operative Education Program Student Achievement Award: given to four students with a monetary value of $2,000 each, this award recognizes students who have made outstanding contributions in their co-operative education work placement. The 2026 award recipients are:
- Carter Campbell: majoring in Accounting and worked as an Accounting Co-op Student with Marr & Company CPA in Airdrie, AB.
- Annika Huber: majoring in Management and worked as a Business Operations Intern with Supreme Steel LP in Saskatoon, SK.
- Alina Rizvi: majoring in Finance and worked as a Special Projects Assistant with RM of Corman Park No. 344 in Corman Park, SK.
- Alleyna Woods: majoring in Human Resources and worked as a Sales & Logistics Assistant with Star Produce Ltd. in Saskatoon, SK.
Edwards Co-operative Education Program Accounting Placement Student Achievement Award: given to a student with a monetary value of $2,000, this award recognizes students who have made a significant contribution in their co-operative education accounting-related work placement. The 2026 award recipient is:
- Owen Twamley: majoring in Accounting and worked as an Accounting Co-op Student with Buckberger Baerg and Partners LLP in Saskatoon, SK.
The MNP Accounting Scholarship for Co-operative Students: given to a student with a monetary value of $2,500, this award recognizes an undergraduate student pursuing a B.Comm. degree in the Edwards School of Business that completes the Co-op program in accounting. The 2026 award recipient is:
- Levi Rosenberg: majoring in Accounting and worked as an Assurance Intern Staff (Co-op) with EY LLP in Saskatoon, SK.
The school also gratefully acknowledges Federated Co-operatives Limited for its continued sponsorship of the Co-operative Education Program, as well as our employer partners, award sponsors, and scholarship donors whose support helps provide students with impactful learning experiences and opportunities for recognition throughout their co-op journey.
If your organization would like to create a co-op scholarship that raises awareness for your business and benefits Edwards students, please email advancement@edwards.usask.ca.