Scholarship Information
James E. Bateman Memorial Graduate Scholarships in Aquatics and Dairy/Bovine at AVC | |
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| Maximum Amount: | $1,000 |
| Faculty: | AVC |
| Deadline: | 1-Oct |
| Occasion: | Fall |
| Process: | Recommended by AVC Awards and Scholarships Committee |
| Scholarship Type: | Award |
| Description: | Granted each year to a graduate student who demonstrates excellence, financial need, and strong potential for a career in aquatic food animal health, and a graduate student who demonstrates excellence, financial need, and strong potential for a career in dairy or bovine health. |
| Background: | Born in Shediac, New Brunswick, James (Jim) Bateman spent his life working in the fishing and dairy industries. Prince Edward Island held a special place in his heart. Through his work, he built lifelong friendships with generations of Islanders. Jim took a particular interest in supporting students pursuing careers in agriculture. For many years, Jim offered summer employment to students on his family farm. He was an early supporter of UPEI?s development of expertise in lobster science and aquatic research. |
