The W. Murray Riddell and Betty C. Riddell Scholarship for International Experience provides support and assistance to recognize academic performance of deserving students continuing their undergraduate degree studies within the College of Agriculture and Bioresources to provide exposure to out-of-country or international experiences.
Activities and initiatives supported by this fund may include, but are not limited to:
- Travel to attend an international scientific meeting and/or conference to present original work
- Participation in an international exchange program
- Travel to attend an international student work conference
- Working with a senior agrologist in a developing country
University of Saskatchewan Information
Founded in 1907, University of Saskatchewan is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Saskatoon (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Saskatchewan. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Saskatchewan, University of Saskatchewan (uSask) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Saskatchewan (uSask) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 112 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Canadian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be Canadian citizens who have completed at least one year of study towards an undergraduate degree within the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and are continuing their undergraduate degree studies within the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
Offered Benefits
Successful applicants may receive up to $2,500 of funding (proposed budget and other sources of funding will be taken into consideration)
Application Process
To apply, individuals must submit the following information to :
- Name and student number
- Nature of the activity, dates and location, brochure of event (if applicable), confirmation of registration and/or acceptance
- Detailed budget, including other sources of funding applied for or approved
- A statement of no more than three pages in length outlining their interest in international activities and out-of-country experiences , as well as benefits of the activity to the student and college
For more details, visit University of Saskatchewan Scholarship webpage
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