From: Agriculture Awards Program <agawards@umanitoba.ca>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2023 2:27 PM
To: fafs-gradstudents@lists.umanitoba.ca
Subject: Reminder: Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences: 2023/24 Graduate award applications now open on UM Learn!
Upcoming Award Deadlines
Click here for a full listing of awards
offered in the Faculty of Agricultural & Food Science
If you have any questions or concerns about award application requirements, eligibility, or deadlines, please contact the Faculty Awards Coordinator at agawards@umanitoba.ca
Canadian
Bio-Systems Inc. Graduate Scholarship
Award valued at $5,000 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): has proposed to undertake thesis research in the area of nutritional
biochemistry.
Details: is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident,
has completed an undergraduate degree in a faculty other than the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (or equivalent), is enrolled full-time in the Faculty
of Graduate Studies, in the first year of the M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Animal Science; has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours. Candidates will be required to submit an application that will consist
of: (a) a description of their proposed research project (maximum 500 words), (b) a curriculum vitae, and (c) a current academic transcript(s).
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
Dr.
Cameron Jay Memorial Scholarship
Award valued at $1,775 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): is conducting thesis research in the area of apiculture, pollination
biology or biology of social insects and has demonstrated a high level of research potential.
Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in either the M.Sc.
or Ph.D. in Entomology, has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study. Candidates will be required to submit an application that will consist of a description of their research project (maximum
500 words), a current academic transcript(s), and two academic letters of reference from professors at a post-secondary institution. The Scholarship is not automatically renewable but previous recipients may reapply.
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
Holmfridur
Kristjansson Graduate Award In Nutrition
Award valued at $8,000 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): has demonstrated personal and professional qualities in the area of human nutritional sciences.
Details: is enrolled as a full-time graduate student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and who is being supervised by a member of the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences in
any of the following programs the M.Sc. program, the Ph.D. program or the Individual Interdisciplinary Program, has a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the most recent 60 credit hours (or equivalent). The applicant will be required
to submit a letter (250 word maximum) to demonstrate how they have met criteria (3).
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
Imperial
Seed Co. Ltd. Scholarship
Award valued at $3,600 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): is conducting research in the area of plant genetics.
Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a Master’s or Doctoral program delivered by the Department
of Plant Science in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study. Applicants must submit a written statement (maximum 250 words) describing their
research.
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
Janet
Fabro McComb Scholarship
Award valued at $2,000 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): selection for this award is to be based on academic achievement and on the personal and professional qualities
of the eligible candidates.
Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate studies in the M.Sc. or Ph.D. program in Human Nutritional Sciences
or the Individual Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Nutritional Sciences at The University of Manitoba, has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the previous 60 credit hours of study, has demonstrated excellent communication
skills and leadership qualities. Candidates will be required to submit a letter of reference indicating how they meet criterion (3) above. The reference letter should be written by someone in a position to objectively ascertain the communication skills and
leadership qualities of the candidate (e.g. professor, supervisor, employer, etc.).
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
John
Dueck Graduate Entrance Scholarship
Award valued at $8,700 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): have proposed to conduct thesis research related to crops, pests, or
soils and has
demonstrated a high level of research potential.
Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in either an M.Sc. or
a Ph.D. program delivered by the Department of Entomology, Plant Science, or Soil Science, have achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study. Candidates will be required to submit an application
that will consist of: (a) a description of their proposed research project (maximum 500 words), (b) a curriculum vitae and a brief description of their career goals (maximum 250 words), (c) a current academic transcript(s), and (d) two academic letters of
reference from professors, other than the proposed research supervisor, at a post-secondary institution. Recipients may hold the John Dueck Entrance Scholarship concurrently with any other awards consistent with policies in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
Katharine
M.S. Middleton Scholarship
Award valued at $5,400 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): is carrying out research focused on food product development.
Details: is a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident, is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in the Department
of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba, has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the most recent 60 credit hours of study. Applicants must submit a written statement (maximum 250 words) to demonstrate
how they have met the research criteria.
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
Marian
Campbell Scholarship in Community Nutrition
Award valued at $1,700 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): has demonstrated interest, commitment, and participation in the field of community nutrition.
Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies as a Master’s or Ph.D studenteither in the Department of
Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, has completed an undergraduate degree in Human Ecology, or Agricultural and FoodSciences with a major in Human Nutritional Sciences, or a closely related field, has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on
the previous 60 credit hours(or equivalent) of undergraduate or graduate study. Applicants will be required to submit an application including documentation that demonstrates their interest, commitment, and participation in the field of community nutrition
(for example, through past and present course work, paid or volunteer work, future career goals, thesis topic, etc.).
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
Marion
Vaisey-Genser Graduate Travel Award
– NEW!
Award valued at $775
· For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): has completed a significant piece of research and has presented it in the form of a manuscript or has been
accepted to present this research at a national or international conference (submitted or to be submitted for publication to a peer-reviewed journal).
Details:
is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in the M.Sc. or Ph.D. program in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences,
has an advisor whose primary appointment is in the field of Human Nutritional Sciences, has achieved the highest academic standing among the eligible students in a given year (a minimum grade point average of 3.85 [or equivalent] on the last 60 credit hours
completed -undergraduate and graduate). Applicants will be asked to submit a copy each of the manuscript and the conference abstract on or before the deadline date. This award may be held in conjunction with other travel awards. The recipient may acknowledge
the contribution from the award during the conference presentation or in the paper’s publication.
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
MZTRA Soil Conservation Fellowship
Award valued at $25,000 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): is conducting research in western Manitoba in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Brandon Research Centre, or with any other suitable (as determined by the selection committee) individual producer, private research, government or industry group in the region. Is conducting a research project examining one of the following topics:
(i) the benefits of reduced tillage practices and crop rotations (including but not limited to yield, disease and pest management, nutrient use and losses, soil organic matter, soil
moisture, biological diversity),
(ii) practices to improve soil health, agroecosystem resiliency, and adaptation to climate change,
(iii) reduced farm energy use (fuel, fertilizer, pesticides),
(iv) benefits of perennials, cover crops/relay crops in rotation in relation to any of the above,
(v) pulse agronomy in relation to any of the above.
Preference in selection will be given to students conducting research projects involving reduced tillage techniques. For the purposes of this award, “western Manitoba” is defined as
west of the Red River Valley (Manitoba escarpment and Carberry Sandhills delimiting boundary).
Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a research-based program delivered by the Faculty of Agricultural
and Food Sciences, has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the previous 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study. Candidates will be required to submit an application that will consist of: (a) a description of their proposed or current research
project (maximum 500 words), (b) a current curriculum vitae, (c) a current academic transcript(s), and (d) two academic letters of reference from professors at a post-secondary institution.
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
NCLE Graduate Research Scholarship
Award valued at $2,500· For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): is pursuing or plans to undertake research in one or more of the defined NCLE research theme areas and has
demonstrated community involvement and/ or leadership abilities, while in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and/ or prior to being admitted to the Master of Science degree program. NCLE defined research theme areas include:
(i) One Health approaches to animal management: exploring how decisions about feeding, care, housing, and health can optimize productivity, environmental
impact, animal well-being and quality of animal-sourced foods;
(ii) Livestock as a component in sustainable agroecosystem solutions management: developing and evaluating strategies to enhance the role of livestock in
an integrated, sustainable food production system; and
(iii)Data-driven tools to improve industry sustainability: harnessing the power of big data to make better decisions – in farm management, regulation, land use planning and more.
Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in any Master of Science degree program delivered by a department
in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.25 based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study. Applicants will be required to submit: (i) a description of the proposed research (maximum 500
words) and a statement of its practical applicability and relevance to one or more of NCLE research theme areas, (ii) information on their educational background, research experience, and community involvement and/or leadership experience, (iii) a copy of
their current transcript, and (iv) a letter of reference from a graduate advisor or from a faculty member familiar with the student’s research work.
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
Orval
G. Caldwell and H. Ruth Gardner Caldwell Fellowship in Sustainable Agriculture/Agroecology
Award valued at $14,000 (variable) · For Master's students
Research Field(s):
is pursuing a research program in the area of sustainable agriculture or agroecology.
Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in any Master of Science
degree program delivered by a Department in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, has obtained a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study. Applicants will be required to submit an application
which will consist of a one-page (maximum 500 words) description of their proposed or ongoing research and a letter of support from their Academic Advisor.
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
Prairie Improvement Network Graduate Fellowship – NEW!
Award valued: (variable) · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): are completing a research based thesis that will, in the opinion of the selection committee, contribute
to a thriving, sustainable agriculture and agribusiness community in Manitoba.
Details: are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies as a Master’s or Ph.D. student in a program delivered by
the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the previous 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study. Preference in selection will be given to students who graduated from a high school in Manitoba.
Candidates will be required to submit an application that includes a copy of their thesis proposal, a statement (maximum 500 words) of how the research will contribute to a thriving, sustainable agriculture and agribusiness community and two academic letters
of reference from instructors at post-secondary institutions.
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
Sydney
L. Morantz Scholarship for Research In Poultry Science
Award valued at $5,300 (variable) · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s):
are conducting research in the area of poultry science.
Details: are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies as a Master’s or Ph.D. student in a program delivered by
the Department of Animal Science, have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent). Students will be required to submit a statement (500 word maximum) on their research, as well as a current
curriculum vitae.
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
SYNGENTA
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Award valued at $16,000 · For Master's students
Research Field(s):
is conducting research in sustainable agriculture in the following areas: environmental quality and resources management, integrated pest management, introduction
of new technologies, economic viability and rural community sustainability.
Details: is enrolled as a full-time student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University
of Manitoba in a Master’s program in Agricultural and Food Sciences, has achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in the most recent two years of full-time study in an undergraduate and/or graduate program.
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
Lord
Selkirk Association of Rupert’s Land Agriculture Scholarship
Award valued at $2,000 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): selection of recipients is to be based on academic performance and on the applicability of research to
current farm practices including research in methods farmers may use to add value to their products before "leaving the farm gate".
Details: enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies as a Master’s or Ph.D. student in a program in Agricultural
and Food Sciences, has obtained a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study.
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
W.O.S.
Meredith Fellowship for Barley Research
Award valued at $2,000 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s):
is conducting or has proposed to conduct research in barley science and has demonstrated great aptitude and potential in this research field.
Details: is enrolled full-time in an M.Sc. or Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba, in any of the following Departments:
Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, Plant Science, or Animal Science, has achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on all courses completed to date. Applicants for this fellowship will demonstrate their aptitude and potential in the barley
science research field by way of a two-page summary of their current/proposed research and how it fits into the area of barley science.
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
William Wilson Muir Graduate Fellowship
Award valued at $9,000 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): the purpose of this fund is to support graduate students working in a research-based graduate program focusing
on agronomy in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.
Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in a M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree program delivered by a department
in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, has obtained a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study, submits an application which consists of a one to two page (maximum 500 words) description of their
research interest, submits a letter of support from their graduate supervisor or proposed graduate supervisor. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents, and to graduates of Canadian universities. The Fellowship is not automatically
renewable but previous recipients may reapply.
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
Western Grains Research Foundation Graduate Scholarship
Award valued at $100,000 (variable) · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): have proposed to undertake thesis research in an area of crop research that fits within the WGRF research
priority areas.
Details: are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in the first year of a Master’s or Doctoral program delivered
by a department in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study. Candidates will be required to submit an application that will consist of: (a)
a description of their proposed research project (maximum 500 words) and an explanation of how it fits within the WGRF research priority areas, (b) a current
curriculum vitae, (c) current academic transcript(s), and (d) two academic letters of reference
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Apply via UM Learn
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