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4-Star Sponsors
Roman Catholic Diocese of Salina
- Crader Distributing Company, Marble Hill, MO
- Doug and Nancy Hofbauer
- Kansas Ag Bankers Association, Dodge City, KS
- Kansas Crop Improvement Association, Manhattan, KS
- Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., Topeka, KS
- Kennedy and Coe, LLC
- Krause Corporation
- Midwest Ford Dealers
- Orscheln Farm and Home
- Phil and Debra Reilly
- River Star Farms, LLC, Mercedes, TX
- Seitz Gift Fruit, Fredericksburg, TX
- United Bank and Trust, Linn, KS
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"Genuinely Better" Scholarship Opportunity
Cargill, Kansas FFA Offer Students a "Genuinely Better" Scholarship Opportunity
Cargill and the Kansas FFA Foundation are working together to provide university students in Kansas a scholarship opportunity that includes real world experience and financial support for college.
The fifth annual Genuinely Better scholarship program will award one $1,500 scholarship, three $1,000 scholarships, and two $600 scholarships to incoming college sophomore, junior, and senior level students who are actively involved in improving their school, community and the agricultural industry.
Students awarded scholarships are expected to spend time during the week of January 9, 2012, shadowing professionals at Cargill Meat Solutions headquarters in Wichita. Last year, the Genuinely Better scholarship recipients shadowed in the following departments: marketing, technical services, operations, cattle feeders and pork. Students also met with business leaders and toured the company's culinary center and Dodge City meat processing facility.
Scholarship applicants must be sophomore, junior, or senior status by hours, enrolled at a four-year Kansas University, and also a current or former FFA member. Applicants must plan to enroll in undergraduate or graduate courses during the Spring 2012 Semester. The selection committee will look for students who are active in their school, community, and agricultural industry and show an attitude and responsibility of being genuinely better. To apply, students must electronically submit one copy of their resume, one copy of their most recent University transcript, one letter of reference, and a 750-word essay highlighting American agriculture's role in food safety.
Applications must be electronically received by the Kansas FFA Foundation no later than Friday, September 16. Students can electronically submit .pdf files to kerry.wefald@ksffa.org with GENUINELY BETTER in the subject line.
Scholarship interviews will be held in Manhattan during the week of October 10. Cargill Meat Solutions on-site visits will be scheduled during the week of January 9, 2012. Information about the scholarship program and application guidelines are available at www.ksffa.org.
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Cargill to award 350 scholarships for Class of 2011
Cargill will award $350,000 in scholarships to high-school seniors who live in communities where Cargill has operations and plan to enroll in post-secondary education next fall.
Cargill Blue Jacket Program Application Period is Open
The Kansas FFA Foundation and Cargill are pleased to announce the application period for the Cargill Blue Jacket Program is now open. This program launched in February by Wichita-based Cargill Meat Solutions employees is designed to provide a one-time grant to purchase an Official Dress Jacket for an FFA member who exhibits an extreme need or is enduring a special circumstance. Additionally, grant recipients will receive a coordinating Official Dress FFA Tie thanks to the generous donation received via the Kansas FFA Alumni by the Paul Stevenson Memorial.
Pachta Earns Kansas Crop Improvement Association Scholarship
MANHATTAN, Kan. The Kansas Crop Improvement Association awarded one $500 scholarship to an FFA member Thursday at the 82nd Kansas FFA Convention on the Kansas State University campus.
Orscheln Farm & Home Stores Awards Scholarships to Local FFA Members
MANHATTAN, Kan. Orscheln Farm & Home Stores awarded eight $1,000 scholarships to FFA members from across the state at the 82nd Kansas FFA Convention.
National FFA, Cargill Award Scholarships to Local FFA Members
MANHATTAN, Kan. The Kansas FFA Alumni announced the names of students receiving scholarships on Thursday during the 82nd State Convention on the Kansas State University campus.
Midwest Ford Dealers Award Scholarships to Student, Advisor
MANHATTAN, Kan. Midwest Ford Dealers awarded two $1,000 scholarships to an FFA member and adviser who will attend the Washington Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. this summer. The presentation was made Thursday during the 82nd Kansas FFA Convention on the Kansas State University campus.
Wilson FFA Earns Triple Crown, State's Top Honor
MANHATTAN, Kan. The Wilson FFA Chapter received the prestigious Triple Crown award at the final session of the 82nd Kansas FFA Convention Friday on the Kansas State University campus.
Washington County FFA Members Earn Kansas FFA Star Honors
MANHATTAN, Kan. Two Washington County FFA members, Tyler Rose and Alex Goeckel, have been awarded the states top honors of Kansas FFA Star Farmer and Star in Ag Placement, respectively. Another member, Joseph Rundle was a finalist for the state award for Star in Agribusiness. All three were honored during the final session Friday at the 82nd Kansas FFA Convention on the Kansas State University campus.
FFA Members Earn Nursery/Landscape Scholarships
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Crader Distributing proudly awarded four $1,000 scholarships Wednesday the state's top-performing students in the Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event. The scholarship presentation took place during the 82nd Kansas FFA Convention on the Kansas State University campus.
FFA Members earn Krause Corporation Scholarships
MANHATTAN, Kan. The Krause Corporation in Hutchinson awarded two $1,000 scholarships to female FFA members Thursday during the 82nd Kansas FFA Convention on the Kansas State University campus.
Asgrow, Dekalb Award Scholarships to Local FFA Members
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Asgrow and DEKALB jointly awarded two $1,000 scholarships to FFA members Thursday during the 82nd Kansas FFA Convention on the Kansas State University campus.
Kansas FFA Partners With LaQuinta Inns & Suites
Consider staying at LaQuinta Inns during your travels inside or outside of Kansas. LaQuinta provides a 10% discount and donates money back to the Kansas FFA Foundation on a quarterly basis. The Kansas FFA discount can be obtained by calling the hotel directly, or using the LaQuinta toll free reservation line at 800-531-5900. You can also book online at www.lq.com and use KSFFA in the promotional code field.