The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) will award an academic scholarship to a graduate-level student conducting research benefiting the potato industry. Eligible applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and are completing either a master's or doctoral degree. 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 the names and contact information for two references appropriate to the applicant's research and outreach activities. A letter of recommendation from one of the listed references is required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.