The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) will award an academic scholarship to one graduate-level student conducting research benefiting the potato industry. The winner is selected based on several criteria, including academic achievement, leadership abilities, research in potato-related areas, benefit to the U.S. potato industry, commercial value, extracurricular activities, and grades. Eligible applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and are completing either a master's or doctoral degree. Applicants must provide the names and contact information for two references appropriate to their research and outreach activities. These references may be contacted should the applicant become a finalist. Applicants must also submit a letter of recommendation from one of their listed references. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.