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 Jan. 18, 2013 Source: Iowa Soybean Association news release Iowa high school seniors planning to study agriculture in college can apply for one of 10 $1,500 scholarships awarded from the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) this year. "It's definitely an exciting time to work in agriculture and there are so many different career paths for young people," says Mark Jackson, ISA president. "There are opportunities in farming, ranging from agribusiness to research to associations to management. The Iowa Soybean Association supports these students who will be our future leaders. Investing in them now will benefit all of us in the future." For Sarah Altenhofen, a freshman at Iowa State University, the scholarship she received from ISA last year has made a big impact during her short time in college. "I've switched majors, from agricultural engineering to animal science; and I feel that I've found my true passion," says Altenhofen who graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in Wellman. "I hope to be able to show the positive and true traits of our production agriculture systems to those who have become more distant from the world of agriculture. All I can say is thank you; thank you so much for investing in me and my future." Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1. Scholarship winners will be notified by April 30. Application forms for the ISA's Ag Scholarship Program are available at www.iasoybeans.com [1] or from high school guidance counselors. Applications will be accepted from high school seniors who reside in Iowa and plan to attend any ag-related college or university. Other criteria includes: accumulated GPA of 3.0, community involvement, leadership experience, future plans in agriculture, a short essay regarding the student's role in the future of agriculture and three letters of recommendation. Preference will be given to applicants whose parents or grandparents are or become policy dues-paying ISA members. Applications can be mailed to Mary Whitcomb, Iowa Soybean Association, 1255 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny, IA 50023. For more information, contact Whitcomb at 800-383-1423. Tweet |
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