The SAASE Clark Lewis & Anne Lewis Memorial Scholarships
Agriculture in Saskatchewan lost a great leader when Clark Lewis passed away in March of 2005. Clark had a long history with SAASE. He was an active board member of the predecessor to SAASE – Saskatchewan Agricultural Societies Association, was a member of the Minister’s Review Committee in 1986, and of the steering committee responsible for the amalgamation of SASA and the Saskatchewan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions. Through numerous re-elections to the Board by his peers, and until his retirement in 1995, Clark served on all committees and offices of SAASE. The legacy of his leadership style of patient perseverance and dedicated service remains with agricultural societies and exhibitions throughout Saskatchewan. It was felt by the SAASE Board of Directors that because of the immense contribution and dedication of Clark Lewis to SAASE that a scholarship bearing his name would be appropriate.
SAASE will continue to use the proceeds from the silent auction and 50/50 draws at the convention to assist in funding the program. Over the last few years the silent suction has grown with both the number of items, as well as the support that we receive from convention delegates. A big thank you goes out to everyone for their continued support of this great program.
Amount
- $1,500 will be awarded up to two successful applicants.
- $1,000 will be awarded up to two successful applicants.
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Application Process
Application forms will be provided to each Ag Society. It will be up to the individual Ag. Societies to nominate one student they feel deserving of the scholarship. An Ag Society must nominate applicants. The selection committee from SAASE will meet once the deadline has been reached and make a decision on the student, and award the scholarship.
Application Deadline
Applications must be postmarked before June 30. The successful applicants will be notified by the end of August.
Applicants Must:
- Be residents of Saskatchewan.
- Be planning to attend one of three post secondary education institutions in Saskatchewan – University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, or SIAST.
- Be going into their first year of post-secondary education.
- Complete the first semester of the first year.
- Be nominated by an Agricultural Society.
- Include letters of support – applications without letters of support will not be considered
Applicants Will Be Scored In The Following Areas:
- How complete the application form is filled out.
- Future plans of the applicant.
- Extra-curricular involvement at school.
- Community involvement.
- Letters of endorsement and recommendation.