In their continued effort to strengthen the future of agriculture, Bayer Fund’s Grow Ag Leaders program will once again partner with farmers to award scholarships to students pursuing careers in any agriculture-related field of study. Grow Ag Leaders Program Representative Jackie Greenblatt said the program was developed to help encourage rural students to pursue careers in agriculture, whether that’s on or off the farm.
“The agriculture industry is growing, and the type of in-demand jobs expand well beyond traditional roles, such as farming and agronomy,” Greenblatt said. “There are jobs in engineering, mathematics, data science, communications, and countless others. Students who are pursuing careers in these areas are eligible to apply for a Grow Ag Leaders scholarship.”
Greenblatt said students enrolled or planning to enroll in trade schools, community colleges, and four-year universities are encouraged to apply for the $1,500 scholarships.
“The program is available to students pursuing ag-related degrees at either a trade school, community college or traditional 4-year university, they just need to have a GPA higher than 2.5 or higher to qualify,” Greenblatt said. “Each applicant must be an FFA member, and also needs to receive an endorsement from two local farmers. The program is open now until January 11, 2024.”
Greenblatt added that the Bayer Fund has a long history of giving back to local rural communities through its various community outreach programs, which helps farmers to further strengthen their communities.
“Through the Bayer Fund, we’ve awarded over $65 million to rural communities since 2010,” Greenblatt said. “The Grow Ag Leaders program alone has awarded more than $4 million in scholarships to over 2,000 students across the U.S. And this year we will be giving away over 350 scholarships totaling more than $500,000.”
For more information or to apply, visit www.fund.bayer.us. Applications close on January 11, 2024.
