County corn grower associations throughout Minnesota are offering scholarships to local students interested in a career in agriculture. Ranging from $500 to more than $3,000, below you will find information on each and how you can apply.
With due dates coming fast, be sure to find your local county organization and apply today!
Dakota/Rice County Corn & Soybean Growers: Apply here
- Who qualifies: High school seniors planning on studying an agriculture-related field
- Amount: $3,200
- Deadline: March 14
- The recipient of the scholarship will also receive a sponsorship to attend the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leadership Conference
Dodge County Corn & Soybean Growers: Learn more here and apply here
- Who qualifies: High school seniors planning on studying an agriculture-related field
- Amount: $750-$3,200
- Deadline: March 1
- The recipient of the AFA Leader and Academic Scholarship will also receive a sponsorship to attend the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leadership Conference
Freeborn County Corn Growers: Apply here
- Who qualifies: High school seniors planning on studying an agriculture-related field
- Amount: $500-$2,500
- Deadline: March 14
- The recipient of the scholarship will also receive a sponsorship to attend the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leadership Conference
Goodhue/North Wabasha County Corn Growers: Apply here
- Who qualifies: High school seniors planning on studying an agriculture-related field
- Amount: $500-$2,500
- Deadline: March 14
- The recipient of the scholarship will also receive a sponsorship to attend the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leadership Conference
Le Sueur/Scott County Corn & Soybean Growers: Apply here
- Who qualifies: Students enrolled in a career program that is ag-related or directly supports the ag industry
- Amount: $1,000 (two available)
- Deadline: April 9
Nicollet/Sibley County Corn & Soybean Growers: Apply here
- Who qualifies: Students already or will be enrolled in a career program that is ag-related or directly supports the ag industry
- Amount: $750 (three available in each county)
- Deadline: April 13
Norman County Corn & Soybean Growers: Learn more here and apply here
- Who qualifies: Students active in agriculture who wish to pursue an education in soybean agronomy, soil science, soybean genetics, large animal vet or animal nutrition
- Amount: $500 (two available)
- Deadline: March 15
Otter Tail & Grant County Corn & Soybean Growers: Learn more here
- Who qualifies: High school seniors who wish to pursue an education in agriculture
- Amount: $500 (two available)
- Deadline: April 6
Pennington/Red Lake County Corn & Soybean Growers: Learn more here and apply here
- Who qualifies: High school juniors and seniors active in agriculture who wish to pursue an education in in soybean/corn agronomy, soil science, soybean/corn genetics, food sciences, animal nutrition or large animal veterinary
- Amount: $500 (four available)
- Deadline: March 15
Redwood County Corn & Soybean Growers: Learn more here.
- Who qualifies: High school seniors who have a parent who is an active member of the Minnesota Corn and Soybean Growers.
- Amount: $500 (two available)
- Deadline: March 23
Winona County Corn Growers: Contact Jack La Valla to apply at Jack.LaValla@riverland.edu.
- Who qualifies: High school seniors planning on studying an agriculture-related field
- Amount: $1,000
- Deadline: March 14
- The recipient of the scholarship will also receive a sponsorship to attend the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leadership Conference