Jerry Minore Scholarship (BASF Wheat Scholarship)

Jerry Minore Scholarship

Funder: National Wheat Foundation in partnership with BASF

Status: Active and accepting applications

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas: Agriculture education and career development

Eligibility:

High school seniors graduating and entering college

Current college/undergraduate students

Students pursuing careers in agriculture

Students demonstrating passion for agriculture both inside and outside the classroom

Students with commitment to the wheat industry

Award Details:

Typically two scholarships awarded per cycle

$2,500 per scholarship ($5,000 total annually)

Awarded to undergraduate college students

About the Scholarship:
Honors the legacy of Jerry Minore, a BASF Senior Market Manager and liaison to the wheat industry who passed away in 2012. BASF has partnered with the National Wheat Foundation since his death to fund scholarships in his honor. The scholarship recognizes students who have shown exceptional commitment to agriculture and the wheat industry.

Selection Criteria:

Academic achievement

Extracurricular involvement

Personal leadership qualities

Demonstrated passion for agriculture and wheat industry

Career goals that benefit the wheat industry

Contact Information:

National Wheat Foundation

25 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 500B

Washington, DC 20001

Phone: 202.547.7800

Website: wheatfoundation.org

Organization Background:
The National Wheat Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established by the wheat industry to serve as the national center for wheat research, education and outreach. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Foundation is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors.