INDUSTRY DIRECTORY

NPC ACCEPTING 2012-2013 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Published online: Apr 06, 2012 Potato Storage, Potato Harvesting, Herbicide, Irrigation, Fertilizer, Insecticide, Fungicide, Seed Potatoes
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-The National Potato Council (NPC) is accepting applications for a $5,000 master's-level scholarship to be applied toward the 2012-2013 academic year.

Each year, NPC awards one scholarship to a graduate student pursuing advanced studies in agribusiness plant science to enhance the potato industry. Final scholarship selection is based on academic achievement, leadership abilities and the potential commercial value of the applicant's academic work.

The application deadline is June 15, 2012, and the scholarship winner will be announced in August. Application forms are available at http://nationalpotatocouncil.org/NPC/p_documents/scholarshipapplication12-13.pdf.