TBA (last known deadline was February 1, 2013)
The College has a Wisconsin Potato Industry Board-Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship to award for the 2013-14 academic year. This Fellowship was endowed for the purpose of funding a graduate fellowship in potato research.
The recipient of this award must be a full-time graduate student enrolled in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and must be participating in potato research. Preference shall be given to students in the Departments of Horticulture, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Life Sciences Communications, and Agricultural and Applied Economics, but outstanding students from other disciplines that are doing potato research will be considered. The recipient is also expected to participate in meetings and events of the potato industry.
The award package include tuition and fees coverage, health insurance eligibility, and a stipend.