ICGA ag scholarships available

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Illinois Corn Growers Association announces its fourth annual ICGA Scholarship Program, supporting students pursuing degrees in agriculture.

ICGA will award five $1,000 scholarships.

“Investing in students who care about agriculture is investing in the future of our industry,” said Mark Bunselmeyer, ICGA vice president and Decatur farmer.

“These young people will carry the torch for innovation, stewardship and leadership in farming, and we’re proud to help them take that next step.”

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant must be a high school senior or post-secondary student.

• Applicant must be pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field at an Illinois institution.

• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST on Jan. 31.

• Scholarship recipients must attend at least one IL Corn leadership meeting or event within a year of receiving the scholarship.

• Applicant must hold an active ICGA membership.

• Each applicant is eligible to receive the IL Corn scholarship only once; previous recipients are not eligible to reapply.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the online application and include the following materials:

• At least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member.

• A current résumé.

• Essay responses to the following questions:

1. What are the three most important issues facing agriculture today, and how would you address them?

2. How do you plan to use this scholarship?

3. Why are you pursuing an agriculture-related career?

Membership may belong to the applicant, a parent or a sponsor such as a farmer or ag industry representative. Please include the member number within the application.

Applications are available at www.ilcorn.org/il-corn-scholarship.