Category Archives: Awards, Bursaries, Scholarships
Community Grant Information Sessions – Feb 13 & 19
Ever had an idea you wanted to explore? Have an existing relationship with volunteer organization or in community? Want to start a relationship with community? There are two upcoming workshops on grants for community projects hosted by the UBC Centre … Continue reading
Scholarship for Food Science students – applications due April 18
The American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT) is offering a $5000 scholarship for an undergraduate student in food science in 2nd year and above. Ideally, candidates should have an interest in confectionary food science. Applications are due April 18. For more … Continue reading
Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology – Student Challenge! Deadline Mar 21st
The 17th Annual World Congress of Food Science and Technology is taking place in Montreal this summer (Aug 17-21). There will be a Student Challenge taking place during this congress, and all students are invited to participate – your travel … Continue reading
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NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards available – deadline Feb 28
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) Program Undergraduate Summer Research Awards sponsored by the National Science and Engineering Research Council are available to well qualified LFS undergrads. For details on eligibility, how to apply, etc. go to the NSERC-USRA web page at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/students-etudiants/ug-pc/usra-brpc_eng.asp or the … Continue reading
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Mission: Impulseible Contest – register by Feb 10
Enter the MISSION IMPULSEIBLE competition and win cash prizes! Your mission: to develop (in groups of 2-4) a wholesome & delicious snack food for kids using Canadian pulses and to promote how the product provides nutritious snack solution(s) to consumers … Continue reading
Real Food Media Contest – closes Feb 3, 2014
The Real Food Media Contest is seeking short and powerful films–from 30 seconds to four minutes–on food, farming, and sustainability.Contest judges include Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Robert Kenner (Food Inc.), Michael Pollan, Alice Waters, Eric Schlosser, The Food Network’s Padma Lakshmi, Keri … Continue reading
A Growing Culture Writing Contest – deadline Jan 17, 2014
Do you have a passion for ecological agriculture and innovation? Write about a topic that matters to you and be entered for a chance to win a cash prize and the opportunity to be published on the AGC website. AGC … Continue reading
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Due Dec 1, 2014: Scholarships for potential Master’s students
If you are in your 4th year, serious about pursuing a Master’s degree, have a clear research project in mind, and are in excellent academic standing, you may be eligible for scholarship funding. Details and links below. First application deadline … Continue reading
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Due Feb 2014 – Feeding Tomorrow Scholarships for students in food science
Feeding Tomorrow, the foundation of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), offers general food science scholarships, as well as scholarships with specific academic focuses, such as food engineering, flavor chemistry, or nutraceuticals. This year, Feeding Tomorrow has also collaborated with … Continue reading
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Get money to do a project in community – Connect with UBC CLI to support your ideas!
If you’ve got an idea for a small project in a community setting, you can apply for a grant (up to $2000) and get support from the UBC Community Learning Initiative to make it happen. It’s a safe … Continue reading
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