Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
February 26, 2008
Monsanto Canada today released details of its 2008
Opportunity Scholarship program for grade 12 graduating students
from farm families who plan to pursue post-secondary education
in agriculture or forestry.
2008 Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarships are available to
eligible students entering their first year of post-secondary
education in agricultural sciences or forestry at a recognized
Canadian educational institution. In 2008, Monsanto will award
approximately 50 to 60 deserving students with a $1,500
scholarship to help pay for their studies. Entering its 17th
year, the Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship Program has
awarded almost $1 million to thousands of deserving students
since the program's inception in 1991.
"Our scholarship program continues to grow and it is certainly
one of the most rewarding programs we provide through our
corporate giving program," said Trish Jordan, public affairs
director with Monsanto Canada. "Every year we are impressed by
the achievements and commitment of the students who apply and it
is terrific to see the very best and brightest wanting to pursue
careers in agriculture or forestry."
Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarships are available to
students who meet the following criteria:
- Students must come from a
family farm and/or forestry background with confirmed plans
to enroll in their first year of post-secondary education in
an agricultural sciences or forestry program;
- Students must have
demonstrated academic excellence, leadership capabilities,
and a keen interest and involvement in their rural
community;
- Students must submit a
completed application form, which includes an essay that
outlines what area of agriculture or forestry they would
like to work in and why;
- All completed application
forms must be post-marked no later than May 16, 2008.
Scholarship application forms and
posters in both French and English were distributed to high
schools, 4-H Clubs, provincial and federal agriculture offices,
farm retail outlets and seed companies last week. Application
forms are also available from Monsanto's CustomCare(R) line at
1-800-667-4944 or they can be accessed online at
www.monsanto.ca.
All applications will be reviewed by an independent panel of
judges and winning entries will be announced in September 2008.
Through its corporate giving program, Monsanto Canada seeks
opportunities to support associations or programs with a focus
on science and agricultural education; agricultural awareness;
leadership and development opportunities for rural youth; and
farm safety. Between $300,000 and $400,000 annually is provided
to charitable and community groups across the country through
Monsanto Canada's corporate giving program. |
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