Future of Agriculture Scholarship

Annual scholarship program supporting students pursuing agriculture education and careers in Iowa's agricultural industry.

Geographic Scope: Iowa and accredited U.S. institutions

Focus Areas:

• Agricultural education and training
• Programs of study equipping students to contribute to Iowa's agriculture industry

Award Details:

• Amount: $1,000 per one-year scholarship
• Annual Awards: 18 scholarships ($18,000 total annually)
• Categories: High school scholarships and college/university scholarships
• Geographic Distribution: Awarded across 9 districts in Iowa

Eligibility Requirements:

• Enrolled at accredited U.S. 2-year or 4-year junior college, college, university, or graduate school
• Pursuing a program of study in agriculture
• Must be an Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) member OR dependent of an ICGA member
• Must meet academic standards

Selection Criteria:

• Essays
• Application quality
• Reference letters
• Current grades
• Activities and involvement
• Blind selection process by committee

Sponsorship:

• Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA)
• Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB)

Contact Information:

• Rachel Zumbach, Public Relations Manager
• rzumbach@iowacorn.org
• 515-225-9242

Application Process

1. Complete scholarship application form
2. Write essay addressing scholarship prompt
3. Provide reference letters (as required by application)
4. Include current academic records/grades
5. List activities and involvement
6. Submit all materials by deadline

Selection: Blind selection process by committee members evaluating essays, applications, reference letters, grades, and activities.

Note: Specific detailed application questions and exact submission format were not provided in the source material.