SCHOLARSHIPS
Apply for a $1,000 Scholarship to support your Agribusiness Education!
ARE YOU...
From Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon or Ottawa county?
A college student or high school senior attending (or planning to attend) a U.S. college or university?
Majoring in, or planning to major in, a field and/or industry like animal science, horticulture or another agribusiness-related field and/or industry?
If so, apply for our Agribusiness Talent Council scholarship and earn cash towards your college degree! We are awarding three scholarships each with a maximum award of $1,000!
Application is open and closes on March 20, 2026.
WRITING MY ESSAY
Part of your application will include an essay between 250-500 words. To be considered, your essay should answer:
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Why is agribusiness the right career path for me?
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How did I become interested in pursuing this career?
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How do I plan to make a difference in the agribusiness field and/or industry?
Be sure to also include any experience you have with agribusiness, including related skills and/or exposure to the field and/or industry.
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?
Applications will be reviewed, and essays scored, by members of the scholarship selection committee. Winners will be notified of their scholarship award by TDB. To receive a scholarship, awardees will have to provide our selection committee with:
High school seniors: A copy of your college acceptance documentation.
Current college students: Proof of your class registration for the upcoming semester.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Carol Distel for more information.