The four hosting commodity groups, American Soybean Association (ASA), National Sorghum Producers (NSP), the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the National Wheat Foundation (NWF), along with BASF, offered 12 academic scholarships to students studying agriculture at the recent 2017 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas. “These students have shown a commitment to the future of our industry through their … Read More
BRANDT Sponsors Agriculture Scholarships
BRANDT, retailer and manufacturer of specialty ag products, is sponsoring the first John & Carol Salmonson Scholarships for Excellence in Agriculture. Two students at Cal Poly received $10,000 to study in agriculture fields. Omar Alexander Gonzalez Benitez is majoring in Agricultural and Environmental Plant Sciences and Kristen Fernandez is studying Environmental Plant Sciences. “Carol and I are thrilled to be … Read More
#NAFB16 Awards $25,000 in College Scholarships
This year the National Association Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Foundation presented $25,000 in college scholarships to six outstanding students. Recipients were honored during a luncheon with sponsors and each given time to share more about themselves and their future in agriculture. Glen Kummerow Memorial Scholarship Courtney Wingate is a fifth generation Floridian and cattle rancher who has a passion for telling … Read More
National Corn & BASF to Offer Scholarships
The National Corn Growers Association and BASF Corporation are now accepting applications for scholarships. Five undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field will receive $1,000 towards their studies in the 2017-18 school year. “NCGA members are invested both on the farm and off the farm to build a successful industry based on productivity, stewardship and profitability. … Read More
ASA Seeks Scholarship Candidates
The American Soybean Association (ASA) is offering a $5,000 scholarship to a high school senior interested in pursuing agriculture. Students pursuing a degree in an agriculture field at an accredited college or university in 2017-18 are eligible to apply. The scholarship is made possible by a grant from BASF. Online registration is Sept. 12 through November 21, 2016. “ASA … Read More
CHS Foundation Scholarships Available For Students
The CHS Foundation invites new and existing college students with agriculture or energy-related interests to apply for scholarships to help further their education. Both high school and existing college students are invited to apply for a variety of scholarship opportunities. The CHS Foundation will award more than 300 scholarships in 2016. One hundred $1,000 scholarships will be made to high … Read More
Scholarship Winners Recognized at #NAFB15
The first big event at the 2015 National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual convention Wednesday was the awarding of the NAFB Foundation Scholarship winners. The scholarships were presented during the NAFB Foundation Scholarship luncheon sponsored by the CME Group. A brand new award this year is the Grow Smart Scholarship presented by BASF, which went to Samantha Capoun, a junior … Read More
RNMF Offers Scholarships to Ag Students
The Responsible Nutrient Management Foundation is pleased to offer scholarships to students enrolled in ag-related programs for the 2015-2016 school year. Scholarships are available in the amount of $2,500 for ag students at post-secondary institutions in the US. This scholarship opportunity is the result of a cooperative commitment between Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers, AgXcel, Ag PhD, Capello USA, Hagie Manufacturing, Midwest … Read More