This year, the Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) will award a scholarship to honor a graduate student (Master's degree or higher) working to conduct research and provide information that will improve the future of the U.S. potato industry. Research focus may include basic research or applied research that improves potato production efficiency, addresses pest management and disease issues, increases consumer benefits from potato consumption and or produces knowledge related to advancing the competitiveness of the U.S. potato industry. Final scholarship selection is based on the following criteria: past academic achievement, leadership abilities, potato-related areas of graduate study, goals, benefit to the potato industry, extracurricular activities, grades, and potential commercial value. Applicants must provide 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. A letter of recommendation from one of the listed references must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.