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MONSANTO
COMMITMENT TO AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP |
Established:
In 1999 and supported thru pre-litigation settlements of seed patent
infringement cases.
Amount:
$1,500
Number
of scholarships Awarded: 100
How
to apply: Submit online
application at www.monsanto.com
or http://scholarships.ffa.org,
along with
signature page*
- See Note at Bottom of Page.
Deadline:
February 15, 2008
Eligibility:
Must be a high school senior from a farm family with above-average
academic record, and plan to enroll as a full-time student in an
agriculture-related academic major at an accredited school.
FFA membership is not
required to be eligible for the scholarship program.
Rep’s
Involvement: Answer
dealer and grower questions. All high schools and dealers
received posters have bookmarks to promote,
but you may order
additional supply thru NAC if needed.
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DEKALB
AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP |
Established:
New in 2008 and supported thru the DEKALB WingWear apparel line.
Amount:
$2,500
Number
of scholarships Awarded: 10
How
to apply: Submit online
at www.dekalbwingwear.com
or http://scholarships.ffa.org,
along with
signature page*.
Deadline:
February 15, 2008
Eligibility:
Available to both high
school and collegiate students who are pursuing agricultural-related
degrees and demonstrate strong leadership skills and community
involvement. FFA membership is not required to be eligible for the
scholarship program.
Rep’s
Involvement: Answer
dealer and grower questions and direct them to www.dekalbwingwear.com
for additional information.
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DEKALB
ACCOMPLISHMENT AWARD |
Established:
1947 by DEKALB
Amount:
$0 - This is an accomplishment award and NOT a scholarship
(frequently confused)
Number
of scholarships Awarded: over
2,000 awards presented annually at school banquets
How
to apply: All HS Ag
Instructors receive a packet of information that outlines the
process and requirements. They then select the school’s
winner and submit to Monsanto.
Deadline:
Teachers should allow 4 weeks prior to banquet for mailing of
certificate, lapel pin, and multi-year plaque.
Eligibility:
Ag Instructor selects
outstanding senior based on scholarship, leadership and ag work
experience.
Rep’s
Involvement: Account
Managers receive an Email notification (typically March thru May) of
all upcoming award ceremonies in their territory. AMs are
encouraged to attend at least 2 banquets and present a short speech
that is provided. AMs are also responsible for sharing this
information with the appropriate LFAs and TDRs as needed.
*
The scholarship signature page is a new
requirement this year thru the FFA. Receipt of it signals the
application is complete and that the information submitted has been
verified as accurate. Guidance counselors or principals verify academic
achievement and class ranking. Parents verify they are
aware their child has provided personal information that may
include family finances.
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