Attached, and following, is an announcement for the Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship for graduate students in soil science and related studies (including environment, geology, agro-ecology, and other related disciplines). This significant award is administered by the Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation (AICF). As noted in the announcement, application guidelines and application form are available on the AICF website, http://www.aic.ca/foundation/Ivarson.cfm. Deadline for applications is January 17, 2014.

Thank you.

Brenda Millar Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation

Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation

Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship

for graduate students in soil science

and related studies

Deadline for Application - January 17, 2014

Each year, through the Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship, financial support is provided to a student(s) entering second or subsequent year of graduate studies in soil science (in areas of agriculture, environment, geology, agro-ecology or other related disciplines) at a Canadian university. Candidates must hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residence status in Canada and be enrolled in their graduate program for at least one semester beyond the application deadline.

Two scholarships of $5,000 each will be offered in 2014.

Scholarships are awarded on the following basis, but not necessarily placed in order of importance:

1. Academic achievement

2. Areas of study

3. Leadership

4. Career interests

5. Letters of recommendation

This scholarship was created by Dr. Karl C. Ivarson through a gift to the Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation and is administered by the Foundation. 2014 Application Guidelines and Application Form can be found at http://www.aic.ca/foundation/Ivarson.cfm.

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