Shannon Burwash Award for Leadership and Excellence in Equine, Agri-Business and/or Agricultural Studies

NOTE: The deadline for this award has passed (June 1, 2023)

Award Quick Look

Deadline: Thursday, June 1, 2023

Amount: $2,000

Student Status: Full Time

Type: External

Citizenship:

  • Canadian
  • International
  • Permanent Resident

Programs:

  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management

Program(s):

  • School of Graduate Studies

Established to honour the legacy of Shannon’s love for the horse and extensive involvement in the Quarter Horse industry. Shannon was an active director and treasurer for both the Quarter Horse Association of Alberta and the Canadian Quarter Horse Association, and was an Alberta director for the American Quarter Horse Association. Her involvement also extended to Equine Canada committees.

To learn more about Shannon Burwash click here. To read about past recipients click here.

The goal of this award is to attract and encourage horse-oriented students to pursue post-secondary education so they are better prepared for leadership and excellence in the equine industry.

One award valued at $2,000, applied directly to tuition.

The applicant must be:

  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Entering more advanced years of study (third year and beyond) in any field of study with emphasis on horses, agriculture, agribusiness, animal health technology, or equine veterinary medicine.
  • Attending an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution.
  • Preference given to students with a rural background and/or participation in the horse industry who are pursuing a career in agriculture, agribusiness or equine-oriented studies.

*Note: If you are entering your first or second year of study, please apply for the Shannon Burwash Award for Encouragement in Equine & Agricultural Studies.

Apply here.