Since 2010, America’s Farmers programs have awarded $53 million to thousands of estimable
While scientific and technological advancements are shaping the future of agriculture, it’s people behind these developments that are strengthening the industry. Bayer Fund Sponsored America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders is set to work again with farmers to support students pursuing careers in any agriculture-related course. The program aims to strengthen the future of agriculture.
Seeding will begin by January 15, 2020, where enrolled students or students planning to enroll in trade schools, community colleges, and four-year universities are able to apply for an $1500 Grow Ag Leaders scholarship. While the scholarship administers by the National FFA Organization (FFA), students do not need to be FFA members to apply.
“Eligible fields of study are not solely limited to traditional ag-related fields, such as farming and agronomy, but also include education, engineering, mathematics, data science, and communications, among many others.”
Kendra Flood, one of 2018’s scholarship recipient said that the Grow Ag Leaders program has helped him and countless others understand that there are endless opportunities in the agriculture industry.
Important dates and guidelines to follow
As the deadline for students to apply is January 15, 2020, students must obtain two farmer endorsements of their application by January 22, 2020. America’s Farmers shares a complete list of program rules, eligibility requirements and information on the program.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open for high school seniors or full-time college students who have at least a 2.5 GPA including students who are majoring in an agriculture-related field specified in the Official Rules.
Students can enter between November 1, 2019, and January 15, 2020, by completing an application at FFA.org/scholarships and obtaining endorsements from 2 Eligible Farmers (as defined in Official Rules) by January 22, 2020. Applications will be administered by the National FFA Organization to receive a $1,500 scholarship for use toward a vocational, 2-year or 4-year qualifying ag-related study program/degree.
