Seed of the Year – Scholarship 2015/2016 Scholarship Details Seed of the Year Scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in plant breeding or genetics at a graduate or PhD level. One recipient will be selected from one of the following Western Canadian Universities: University of Alberta, University of Manitoba, or University of Saskatchewan. Two applications will be submitted from each university for consideration. One scholarship will be selected from the six submitted. Scholarship amount for 2015/2016: $4,000 Application deadline: 4:00 pm October 9, 2015 Please return this application form along with the materials listed below to: agawards@umanitoba.ca or Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Awards Coordinator, Room 248 Agriculture Building, University of Manitoba Your application should include: 1. Academic record – past two years 2. Two letters of recommendation 3. Resume or letter outlining education, work history, and extracurricular activities 4. Winner agrees to allow the use of name and photo for news releases For more information about Seed of the Year visit www.seedoftheyear.ca Applicant Information Full Name: Last Home Address: Street Address City Home Phone: First Apartment/Unit # Prov. ( ) Alternate Phone: ( ) ( ) E-mail Address: Signature: Academic Information University: Faculty: Profession or occupation in view : Supervisor: Office Phone: E-mail Address: ( ) Alternate Phone: Postal Code