Corn Grower scholarships of $2,000 will go to five students

    The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) is accepting applications for the sixth class of the Future Leaders in Agriculture Scholarship (FLAGship) Program.
    The scholarship program is intended for future agricultural leaders in Nebraska. The NeCGA will award up to five $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors or college freshman who are continuing their education in the state of Nebraska.
    Three of the scholarships are set aside strictly for those students pursuing a degree directly related to agriculture. Two of the scholarships are open to non-agricultural degree seeking students.
    “Each year when we award this scholarship I am impressed by the quality of the students,” said Morgan Wrich, director of grower services for NeCGA.
    “We know from the applications, that the future of our industry is in great hands,” Wrich said.
    To be eligible, students must be a member of NeCGA or the son/daughter of an NeCGA member. The application must include one letter of recommendation, a current resume (not to exceed one page), as well as proof that the student is continuing their education in state.
    Applicants are also asked to explain how they will advocate for agriculture in their future career, as well as what issues they feel the ag industry is currently facing.
    Applications must be postmarked by March 5. Packets can be mailed to 4435 O Street, Suite 210 Lincoln, NE 68510 ATTN: Director of Grower Services, OR emailed to mwrich@necga.org.
    Recipients will be notified  this spring and scholarships will be distributed in December 2021.
    For more information about the scholarship and an application, visit https://necga.org/flagship-program/ or call 402-438-6459.

 

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