Scholarship Program Offers Agriculture Awards

ST PAUL, MINN. — Students pursuing careers in agriculture are encouraged to apply for a scholarship from the Careers in Agriculture scholarship program, jointly sponsored by Agriliance, Land O’ Lakes Farmland Feed, and Croplan Genetics. High school seniors from throughout the country who will enroll in a two- or four-year agronomy or livestock curriculum in the fall of 2002 are eligible to apply. Fifty $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.

“Students with leadership abilities and an interest in agriculture are needed to fill a variety of positions in our industry,” said Annette Degnan, scholarship committee chairperson. “The Careers in Agriculture scholarship program helps promising students gain the education they need to obtain these positions.”

To qualify for the program, students must meet the following criteria: be a high school senior planning to enroll in a two- or four-year livestock or agronomy related curriculum in the fall of 2002; reside in one of the 50 states; demonstrate both leadership abilities and academic performance; and write and essay describing why he/she is interested in an agriculture career. All applications must be returned by March 1, 2002.

For more information or to request an application, call (800) 232-3639, extension 4584.