Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP

The Empire State Potato Growers Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of a scholarship for undergraduate students, residing in New York state, pursing college studies in New York state, benefiting the agricultural industry. All applications will be considered.

It will be provided at the rate of $500 per academic year, for up to 4 consecutive years of undergraduate education. Full-time academic study in the field of agriculture must be pursued.

Selection will be based on the following criteria: Agricultural-related areas of undergraduate study (i.e. Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Crop & Soil Sciences, Entomology, Food Sciences, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Economics), academic achievement, leadership abilities and NYS residency.

Anyone in the potato industry should encourage qualified applicants to apply. Application forms can be downloaded directly from this page or, application forms are available by writing or calling:

Scholarship Fund
Empire State Potato Growers Inc.
PO Box 566, Stanley, NY 14561
585/526-5356

Completed application forms must be postmarked on or before January 15 to be considered.

The winner will be honored at Empire Farm Days at the Rodman Lott & Son Farms, Seneca Falls. The show is sponsored by the Empire State Potato Growers Inc.

2007 Winner
  The Empire State Potato Growers association is pleased to announce its annual scholarship winner is Allyson Jones-Brimmer, Lorraine, NY. Allyson is the daughter of Catherine Jones-Brimmer & Rodney Brimmer. She is a recent graduate from South Jefferson Central High School, Adams, NY. She will enter Cornell University August 2007, majoring in agricultural education.
    Allyson has been active in her local Future Farmers of America chapter, and has been a member of the National FFA team representing the NY Association since 6th grade. She has served in many and varied leadership roles in local, state and national capacities. Her commitment to excellence has extended into her involvement in 4-H and community service activities. She is a member of National Honor Society and has participated in clubs and athletics during her high school career.
    Allyson was recognized at EFD's NY Ag Leadership Luncheon during Empire Farm Days.

EMPIRE STATE POTATO GROWERS, INC.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

1. Applicant must be a NYS resident, pursing an agricultural-related area of undergraduate study (i.e. Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Crop & Soil Sciences, Entomology, Food Sciences, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Economics) at a college in New York state.

2. Scholarship will be awarded based on area of study, academic achievement, and leadership abilities.

3. Application is to be completed by Applicant. Applicant is required to provide 2 essays as noted below, summary of school and community activities, grade transcript, and 2 letters of reference.

4. Application deadline is January 15^th.

5. Initial receipt of $500 per academic years, for up to 4 consecutive years of undergraduate studies, will be upon proof of active, full-time enrollment in an agricultural-related major at the designated college.

6. Subsequent funding will be dependent upon continued full-time enrollment in an agricultural-related major and a 2.7 out of 4.0 academic average. Transcript to be provided by student at the end of each year.

7. Current employee and director family members are exempt from receiving scholarship.

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