Can Be Used At
Any officially recognized post-secondary institution.
Year of Study
Any year in a diploma or bachelor’s degree program or graduate studies.
Program of Study
Any post-secondary program, although preference will be given to studies
in dairy/agriculture or related field.
Number and Value of Scholarships
Up to three, $2,000 scholarships to be annually awarded in February.
Selection Criteria
- Students must be from the immediate family of an Alberta Milk
member in good standing or sponsored by an Alberta Milk member
in good standing. In case of sponsorship, a letter from the sponsoring
Alberta Milk member must accompany this application indicating why
the student should be considered for the Alberta Milk Scholarship. - The applicant’s field of study will be given primary consideration.
Dairy education will be given highest preference. Agriculture and
occupations furthering the dairy industry will be given the next highest consideration. - The applicant’s essay, scholastic achievement, leadership skills,
community involvement and work experience will also be evaluated. - The student’s most recent post-secondary transcript, a resume and
the required essay must accompany each application. - The essay must be no longer than 500 words and
address the
following topic: Please demonstrate to the Selection Committee how your past and present academic, volunteer and employment experience would benefit the future of Alberta’s dairy industry.
Essays will be evaluated for content and quality of thought. - If a letter of recommendation from a current instructor or professor
is included, the committee may consider it.
Contact
Daria Taylor
Human Resources Specialist, Alberta Milk
1303-91 Street SW, Edmonton, Alberta T6X 1H1
780-577-3324 or toll-free at 1-877-361-1231 ext. 3324
dtaylor@albertamilk.com
Selection Process
Alberta Milk Corporate Affairs Committee
Application Deadline
Please mail or courier all supporting documentation to the attention
of Daria Taylor at the address provided above. The application and supporting
documents must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on December
31, 2011.
To download a copy of the application form, click here.
Alberta Milk would like to thank all applicants, however, only successful
applicants will be contacted.