2023 Scholarship Application

The GROWMARK Foundation will provide a total of 55 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing agriculture and business-related degrees or certificates at colleges, universities, and technical schools in the United States and Ontario, Canada.

At the time of application, students must be high school seniors or the equivalent and enrolled in a university, community college, or technical school for fall 2023, or continuing students enrolled in good standing at a university, community college, or technical school. Students who have previously received a GROWMARK Foundation scholarship are ineligible to apply again; however, previous applicants who did not receive an award may still apply as long as they meet the other requirements.

Scholarships will be awarded based on information collected in this application, including academic achievement, school and community involvement, and essay responses. Selections will be made by an independent team of agribusiness and business professionals selected by GROWMARK, and their decision will be final. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the student's account at their respective school.

The application should be completed in full online and submitted by the deadline, including submission of a current photograph and your most recent semester's transcript. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. You are encouraged to craft your essay responses in a separate word processing program and copy and paste into this form.

Applications are due by midnight (Central Time) on May 12, 2023. Scholarship recipients will be notified by July 1, 2023. Please direct questions to recruiting@growmark.com

Please read the following carefully!

Scholarships will be awarded as described below. Please choose the category that best fits you.

20 Agriculture Scholarships (Bachelor's Degree or higher)

Focus on Crop Sciences, Ag Business, Ag Communications, Ag Economics, etc... Does not include Food Science, Animal Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, or Research.

20 Agriculture Scholarships (Associate's Degree or Certification)

Focus on Crop Sciences, Ag Business, etc... Does not include Food Science, Animal Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, and Research.

15 Business Scholarships (Bachelor's Degree or higher)

Focus on Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, Accounting, IT, Communications, etc... Does not include those majors with a specific agriculture focus/component.

Which GROWMARK Foundation scholarship are you applying for?*

Agriculture (Bachelor's Degree or higher/University)Agriculture (Associate's Degree/Community College or Technical School)Business (Bachelor's Degree or higher/University)

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Preferred pronouns to be used in press releases should you be selected for a scholarship*

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Anticipated/Declared Major*

Anticipated/Declared Minor (if applicable)

Academics and Scholarship

I am a:*

High School Senior or Equivalent Enrolled in University, Community College, or Technical School for Fall 2023Continuing College/University/Technical School Student

High School Students:

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Continuing College/University/ Technical School Students:

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GPA (ex: 3.5/4.0):*

Expected Graduation (month/year):*

Please upload a transcript from your most recently completed semester. A copy of the transcript is acceptable.*

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Involvement and Work Experience

List up to four (4) activities, organizations, or work experiences (paid or volunteer) you have participated in through school, community, or industry. Please note specific leadership roles and related awards or recognitions received as a result of your involvement.

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Essay Responses

How would being awarded this scholarship impact the pursuit of your educational goals? (500 words or fewer):*

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What are your top three accomplishments or achievements thus far in your lifetime? Select one and explain why you chose it. (500 words or fewer):*

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How do you plan to use your degree of study/education in the future? (500 words or fewer):*

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In your area of discipline, how would you make contributions to the noble purpose of the agriculture industry to feed the world? (500 words or fewer):*

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Please upload a current, high-quality head and shoulders .jpg image of yourself. This will be used for publicity purposes should you be selected to receive a scholarship. Judges will not be able to view your photo during the selection process.*

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Optional: Upload one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with you and your achievements. This will only be used in the event of a tie and is not required.

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By checking the box, you affirm all information provided in this application is truthful and accurate. You also give permission for GROWMARK to use your photograph and information provided in this application for potential publication and recognition should you be selected to receive a scholarship.

Affirmation*

I have read and understand the above statement.

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