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Are you or is someone you know considering a career in crop sciences?
The ag industry is full of career opportunities. From researchers and engineers to sales and PR representatives, if you have a love of crop sciences, we have the job for you. Just look at the many job prospects that could be within your reach:
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“ISA recognizes the need to develop the next generation of soybean researchers to fill key roles in education and industry. These scholarships are is one way to encourage the most promising students to pursue careers in crop sciences." says Rowen Ziegler, soybean farmer from LaHarpe, Ill., and chairman of the ISA Production Committee.
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Listen to what previous ISA Scholarship winners are saying: “I am pursuing a double major in crop and soil science and agronomy management and a minor in chemistry and will try and graduate in three years. The scholarship provides an opportunity to network and go beyond what is expected.” - Michael Ruffatti – ISU “This scholarship has allowed me to pursue my education without the worry of a financial burden, which increased the focus on my studies.” - Jarai Carter – U of I |
Apply for a $4,000 Crop Sciences Scholarship from ISA
ISA, with funding from the soybean checkoff, is investing in the future of agriculture. Offering up to 10 scholarships worth $4,000 each for the 2013-14 school year, we encourage crop science majors entering their junior year to apply. Studies must be completed at one of Illinois' four ag universities:
- Illinois State University (ISU)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC)
- University of Illinois (UI)
- Western Illinois University (WIU)
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, all applicants must be students beginning their junior year or transfer students enrolling in one of the participating schools as a junior. Students interested in applying for the scholarship must plan to follow an agricultural course of study with a major in crop production or a crop science discipline -- including breeding, biotechnology, plant pathology, weed management or crop management -- with an emphasis on soybeans. Awarding of scholarships will be based on exceptional academic ability, leadership and financial need, and the individuals who receive the scholarships also will be encouraged to find on-campus employment in soybean research, attend graduate school and choose a career in soybean research.
How to Apply
Guidelines, applications and an activities template are available at www.iaafoundation.org, beginning December 1, 2012 through the application deadling, February 1, 2103. We have also supplied you with a list of FAQs.
Want to Learn More?
Download the 2013-2014 ISA Soybean scholarship brochure. Or take a look at how past participants have benefited from the ISA crop sciences scholarship by doing the following:
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Questions?
Please direct any questions to the program administrator at the IAA Foundation, by calling (309) 557-2230 or emailing charms-garman@ilfb.org.
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