The Manitoba Beef Producers is making available four $500.00 bursaries for Manitoba Beef Producer members or children of MBP members attending a univeristy, college or other post-secondary school in the fall or pursuing trades training.
To be eligible for the award, students must be at least 17 years of age as of January 1, 2014, must be an active Mantioba beef producer, or the child of an active Manitoba beef producer, and must use the bursary within two years.
Preference will be given to students who are pursuing a degree, diploma or certificate in a field of study related to agriculture or a trade that would be benefitial to the rual community.
Requirements to apply for this bursary --
• must submit a typed 600 word (maximum) essay discussing “What the beef industry means to my family, my community, and Manitoba.” Also include the reasons you enjoy being involved in agriculture.*
• must submit proof of enrolment in a recognized institution (e.g. transcript)
• must submit a list of community involvement (e.g. 4-H, community clubs, volunteer work, etc.)
• post-secondary program or trades training must be a minimum of one year in duration
• provide the names of three references, including their addresses and telephone numbers
** Please see Mrs. Moroz or Ms. Catalano in Student Services for a copy of the application.
A selection committee will review the submissions and notify the recipients by August 30th, 2014.
Submissions must be sent to MBP no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014 to:
Manitoba Beef Producers
Bursary Committee
154 Paramount Road
Winnipeg MB R2X 2W3
Fax: (204) 774-3264 E-mail: info@mbbeef.ca
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