The scholarship is to further recognize the importance of agriculture in our community by supporting a top student in their pursuit of an agricultural career.
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Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, the University of Lethbridge is one of Canada’s top-ranked universities and leading research institutions. We are one of Alberta's four comprehensive academic and research universities.
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University of Lethbridge Rotary Club Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of University of Lethbridge Rotary Club Scholarship
Value
Requirements for University of Lethbridge Rotary Club Scholarship Qualification
Criteria
- Applicants must have successfully completed at least the equivalent of two full years (60 credit hours) of training at a recognized post-secondary institution in agriculture or in a related field with substantive and documented agricultural content
- The applicant must either be a legal resident of Southern Alberta or have lived in Southern Alberta for seven of the past ten years. Southern Alberta includes the Counties of Lethbridge, Taber, Warner, Forty Mile, Cardston, Pincher Creek, Ranchlands, Willow Creek, Cypress, Newell, Vulcan, and all municipalities within these counties, and Blood (Kanai) and Piikani First Nations
- In keeping with the long-standing principles governing Rotary Foundation scholarships, Rotarians, Rotaractors, and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply
- In addition to having high academic achievement in agriculture and/or agriculture related discipline, scholarship criteria must include significant evidence of community service and leadership. Evidence in agricultural enterprises and/or agricultural organizations/societies such as 4H should be elucidated.
- Successful applicants should also be familiar with the activities of Rotary International and be able to explain how their professional goals align with Rotary principles www.rotary.org
Application Deadline
January 31, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
University of Lethbridge on www.ulethbridge.ca to apply
The application must include:
- Completed Scholarship Application Form
- Cover letter that describes the applicant's academic interests, achievements, community contributions, leadership experience and career aspirations (500 words or less)
- Most current post-secondary transcripts (scanned as PDFs) or arrange to have institution forward transcript to [email protected]
- Resume detailing academic, work, and community service history
- Names and contact information of three qualified references from post-secondary institution and community leaders
- Please arrange for your three references to send their confidential letters of reference directly to [email protected] before due date
- Application documents should be entirely in Word (*.docx) format and emailed to Dr. C. Wayne Lindwall: wlindwall49@gmail.com before due date
