Lallemand Animal Nutrition has announced the continuation of its Lallemand Forward Scholarship in 2017. This is the third consecutive year that the scholarship program will be offered to students in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The 2017 program offers: three $2,500 undergraduate scholarships, one $3,000 master’s scholarship and one $3,000 doctoral scholarship.
“This continued investment supporting the development of nutrition technology and expertise parallels the company's goal of enhancing knowledge and production practices. We received an overwhelming response from outstanding candidates the past two years and we look forward to this year's submissions to support the future leaders of our industry,” says Jeff Ast, Commercial Director, Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America. “
The requirements for undergraduate students to apply are as needed:
- Must be a full-time student, pursuing a four-year degree in an agricultural program
- Hold junior status or higher
- Submit a résumé, transcripts and a 500-word essay describing: The average consumer is several generations removed from farming practices and knowledge. How do you advocate for animal agriculture and help educate our consumers on modern animal agricultural practices? Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent
The requirements for master’s and doctoral students to apply are as needed:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited Master’s or Ph.D. program in animal or agricultural sciences or related field
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent
- Submit a résumé, transcripts, synopsis of current work/project and a 500-word essay describing: The average consumer is several generations removed from farming practices and knowledge. How do you advocate for animal agriculture and help educate our consumers on modern animal agricultural practices?
The scholarships will be awarded at the beginning of the fall 2017 semester.
For questions regarding the scholarship, contact Lauren Kasten at lkasten@lallemand.com. More details:
