Potato Council Accepting Scholarship Applications

WASHINGTON, DC (April 1, 2010) The National Potato Council (NPC) is now accepting applications for a $5,000 scholarship for the 2010-2011 academic year.

NPC will award one $5,000 scholarship to a graduate student pursuing advanced studies in Agribusiness which enhance the Potato Industry. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership abilities and potato-related areas of graduate study.

An application form is available on the NPC website, www.nationalpotatocouncil.org. The application deadline is June 15, 2010. The scholarship will be awarded in August 2010 to the most deserving candidate.

Source: The National Potato Council