Manitoba Beef Producers is once again awarding six bursaries worth $500 each to Manitoba students in 2017.
The bursaries are available to MBP members, or their children, who are attending a university, college or other post-secondary institution. Students pursuing trades training are also eligible.
“We are proud to offer these bursaries to our members and their children,” said Manitoba Beef Producers President Ben Fox. “Ensuring that our communities have the skilled trades needed by the beef industry is a priority of our board. Some of our past recipients have made significant contributions to rural Manitoba and we are proud to help them achieve their educational goals.”
Preference will be given to students who are pursuing a field of study related to agriculture or those acquiring a skilled trade that would benefit the rural economy.
Those applying must be at least 17 years old as of January 1, 2017 and be an active beef producer or the child of one.
Interested students are required to submit an essay no more than 600 words in length discussing what the beef industry means to them, their family, community and Manitoba at large.
Completed applications must be submitted to Manitoba Beef Producers by June 2nd.
Source : Portageonline