Ivarson Alberta Agricultural Scholarships

These scholarships were established by Dr. Karl C. Ivarson to support students with a connection to his home province of Alberta in their pursuit of studies in agricultural sciences. They are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, areas of study, community involvement, career interests and letters of recommendation.

The Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship was established in 2013 to provide financial support to students from the province of Alberta in their university studies in agriculture or a related discipline.

The scholarship is administered by the CFFAE through its Education and Scholarships Committee.

In 2024 there will be one (1) Master of Science scholarship of $10,000 and one (1) PhD scholarship of $17,000.

Application Deadline is October 16, 2024.

Eligibility

• Candidates must hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.
• Candidates must be registered full-time in a masters or doctorate program in the area of agriculture or related discipline.
• Candidates must be enrolled in their graduate program until at least one semester beyond the application deadline.
• Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible for subsequent awards.
• Candidates must be from the province of Alberta by meeting at least one of the following criteria:
  • An applicant with a permanent residence in Alberta, Canada for a minimum of 12 months prior to the application deadline.
  • A student studying agriculture or a related discipline at an Alberta university.
  • A graduate of an Alberta high school or post-secondary institution but studying at a nonAlberta institution.
  • An applicant born in Alberta.
  • Significant knowledge of and attachment to Alberta, as demonstrated through a series of short-term residences including some primary or secondary schooling in Alberta.

Selection Criteria

Selection of scholarship recipients will be based solely on information provided as part of the application. No restrictions are placed on scholarship applicants holding other grants or awards or receiving assistance or income from other sources.

Scholarships are awarded using the following criteria, not listed in order of importance: 1) Academic Achievement, 2) Areas of Study, 3) Community Involvement, 4) Career Interests, and 5) Letters of Recommendation.