Bursary Information

The Manitoba Beef Producers is pleased to make available four $500 bursaries annually for MBP members or their children attending a university, college or other post-secondary institution or pursuing trades training.

Preference will be given to those students pursuing a field of study related to agriculture or to those acquiring a skilled trade that would be beneficial to the rural economy.

The bursary criteria are as follows:

Eligibility:

• must be at least 17 years of age as of January 1, 2011
• must be an active Manitoba beef producer or the child of an active Manitoba beef producer
• must use the bursary within two years

Requirements:

• must submit a 400 to 500 word (maximum) typed essay discussing “The importance of the beef industry in Manitoba.”
• 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

The MBP 2011 Application will be uploaded in the Spring of 2011! 

Feel free to contact our office to learn more!

 

Completed applications must be submitted by June 4, 2011.  A selection committee will review the submissions. 

Winners will be notified by August 30, 2011.

Remember, applications must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., June 4, 2011!