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AgStar University Scholarship

AgStar

Offered by the AgStar Fund for Rural America, the scholarship is open to sophomore or second year college student who is pursuing a career in an agricultural or agricultural related field. Applicant must have resided in AgStars local service area.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be a Sophomore or second-year college student
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Residence:
    Must have resided in AgStars local service area
  • Major/Career:
    Must be pursuing a career in an agricultural or agricultural related field
  • Extracurricular:
    Ag-related community involvement
  • Other Benefits:
    Aside from a one-time $2,500 scholarship, recipients of the AgStar Univeristy Scholarship Program receive: an orientation day at AgStar in the Spring; lectures from AgStar executives focusing on specific areas within agricultural financing; and paid internship with AgStar.

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Recipients are selected based on their leadership characteristics, ag-related community involvement and academic achievement.
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Attach a one-page essay on the following: How can your career path enhance life in rural America?
  • Recommendation Letters:
    One professional reference letter (must be from a supervisor or professor/academic advisor)

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