Steele County Robert Chladek Academic Agribusiness Scholarship

OWATONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

May 1, 2026

24 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Steele County Robert Chladek Academic Agribusiness Scholarship

Overview: Scholarship for high school seniors planning to study agribusiness at college or university.

Geographic Scope: Steele County, Minnesota

Focus Areas: Agribusiness academic studies

Eligibility:

Any senior graduating from a high school located in Steele County, Minnesota

Must plan to study agribusiness at a college or university

Must have taken at least two agriculture classes in high school

Selection Criteria:

Academic Merit

Evidence of high academic achievement relevant to agribusiness coursework
At least two agriculture classes completed
Clear, logical writing with high-order thinking skills
No grammatical errors in application
Strong letters of recommendation support

Leadership Successes and Potential

Demonstrates integrity, service, and honesty
Success in leadership positions
Courage of conviction and determination
Participation in extra-curricular activities, including FFA
Letters of recommendation support leadership potential

Ambassadorial Potential

Ability to build relationships outside peer group
Understanding of agribusiness's role in society
Demonstrates appreciation for sound scientific agricultural practices
Support documented in letters of recommendation

Contact Information:

761 Foundation

PO Box 974

Owatonna, MN 55060

Email: shoffman@isd761.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Prepare Application Materials:
- Two-page summary including:
- Academic qualifications
- Leadership roles
- Planned college academic goals
- Post-college aspirations
- Attach official transcript
- Include student contact information (address and phone number)

2. Letters of Recommendation:
- Two letters required
- One must be from high school agriculture education teacher

3. Submit to School:
- Submit to high school agriculture instructor or counseling department
- School deadline: April 25th

4. School Endorsement and Submission:
- Each school emails the best student application (endorsed by school administrator) to 761 Foundation Board
- Contact: shoffman@isd761.org
- Deadline: May 1st

5. Selection and Announcement:
- Applications reviewed by 761 Foundation board
- Selected applicant announced after May 15th

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