FARMER COOPERATIVES YOUNG LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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The Farmer Cooperatives Young Leaders Scholarship Program is for college students who have an interest in agribusiness and cooperatives.The program is a great opportunity for interaction between students and agribusiness leadership, exposing students to different segments of the agricultural cooperative sector, and enhancing students’ preparedness to enter careers in the agriculture industry.

Each scholarship recipient must attend the Farmer Cooperatives Conference, November 6-8, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Students will be recognized at the conference welcome reception, and will be paired with agribusiness leadership during the conference luncheon. It is expected that award recipients will submit a short statement outlining their experience at the Farmer Cooperatives Conference.

2018 Farmer Cooperatives Young Leaders Scholarship Program participants.

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at any University of Wisconsin System school are eligible.
Scholarships are based on 2019-20 academic year status.
Recipients must attend the entire Farmer Cooperatives Conference (defined as arriving no later than 6 pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 and leaving no earlier than 12 pm on Friday, November 8, 2019).

Award Description:

The Farmer Cooperatives Young Leaders Scholarship includes:

Full conference registration,
Travel stipend of $100 for transportation to St. Paul, MN,
Two nights lodging at the conference hotel, and
Money to cover meals and incidental expenses not covered by conference registration.