NCGA ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Corn Growers, BASF Agriculture Scholarship Program Enters Sophomore Year

The National Corn Growers Association and BASF Corporation have joined forces for the second year to award five $1,000 scholarships annually to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field. 

“Education of young growers is vital to the continued success of American agriculture,” said Tim Dolan, chairman of the NCGA’s Grower Services Action Team and a farmer from Winthrop, Minn.  “Through this valuable program we are assisting tomorrow’s agricultural leaders to excel in a world of increased technological and scientific sophistication.”

“Education is critical to the future success of agriculture and BASF is very pleased to partner with the NCGA again this year to help deserving students pursue their dreams,” said Markus Heldt, Group Vice President, North America, BASF.  “BASF and the NCGA share a common vision of creating opportunities for corn growers and their families.  We believe this scholarship program is one way to help make that vision a reality.”

NCGA President Bob Dickey thanked BASF for its sponsorship.

“We really appreciate the fact that BASF has shown leadership in supporting this program,” Dickey said. “Our agribusiness partners are an important part of our ability to provide high-quality and innovative services to our members and our industry.”

Complete details and a scholarship application are available for download in both PDF and MS Word format.  You can see information on last year’s winners here.

Scholarship Description

1. Scholarships are for one year; previous winners may not reapply.
2. Scholarships may be used to offset tuition, school supplies, or student housing.
3. Funds will be issued directly to student in February/March 2009.
4. Scholarships awarded for 2009-2010 school year.

Applicant/Application Requirements

1. Applicant must be entering at least his or her second undergraduate year at an accredited junior college, college or university.
2. Applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agricultural, agribusiness, or an ag vocation field.
3. Applicant must be an NCGA member or son/daughter of an NCGA member.
4. Employees and the families of employees of any division of BASF or their subsidiaries or the NCGA are not eligible for the scholarship.
5. Applications must be postmarked January 23, 2009.

BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. As a reliable partner BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF has more than 95,000 employees and posted sales of almost €58 billion in 2007. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.

This years winners