Michigan Corn Growers Association Scholarship
Michigan Corn Growers Association
2014 Scholarship
13750 S. Sedona Parkway, Suite 5
Lansing, MI48906
(517) 668-CORN (2676)
The Michigan Corn Growers Association (MCGA) board of directors has established a student scholarship. All members of the MCGA, including students, growers and associates, as well as children of members,between the ages of 17-25 are qualified. Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student at a post-secondary educational institution during the fall 2014 semester in order to be eligible. All applications must be received by the Michigan Corn Growers Association office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2013.
A minimum of two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded. Checks will be mailed in the fall, directly to the institution where the applicant is enrolled. Students are only eligible to win an MCGA scholarship two times.
The application must include a membership identification number. The MCGA policy states that one membership equals one person. Only one application per membership number will be accepted.
Students in an accredited agricultural program are eligible for a one-year membership in the MCGA for $20. Grower and associate memberships in the MCGA are $60 for one-year, $155 for three-years, or $500 for a lifetime. Membership in the MCGA automatically enrolls you for membership in the National Corn Growers Association. For more information or if you would like to purchase a membership, please contact the MCGA office at (517) 668-2676.
Applications for the 2014 MCGA scholarship can be obtained from the MCGA office by calling (517) 668-CORN (2676) or online at
Michigan Corn Growers Association
2014Scholarship Application
Application must be received by the Michigan Corn Growers Association office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2014.
Please type all information except signatures.
Contact Information
Name: ______
Permanent Address:______
City: ______State:Zip Code:
Phone: Email:
Date of Birth:
High School Information
School Name: ______
City: ______State:
High School Graduation Date: ______GPA:____/ 4.0 scale
Post-SecondarySchool Information
Please use official school names.
Name: ______
City: ______State:
Major: ______
Student Identification Number:
Year in School as of August 2014: _____GPA: ____/ 4.0 scale
Expected College Graduation Date:
Activities, Awards and Honors
List below or on a separate sheet all school and community activities you have participated in during the last four years (e.g. MCGA, sports, 4-H, FFA, etc.) Please indicate whether high school or college activities.
Activities
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______
______
Awards and Honors
______
______
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Career Plans- Attach to application
On a separate sheet of paper, please write at least three paragraphs and 250 words explaining your plans as they relate to your educational and career objectives as well as long-term goals.
Michigan Corn Growers Association Membership Information
Member’s Name: ______
Address: ______
City: ______State:Zip Code:
Michigan Corn Growers Association Membership Number: ______
Membership is under:(Please check one)_Individual’s NameFarm/Company Name
Certification
Please include the student’s signature, along with the MCGA member’s signature if membership is under the parent’s or farm name. This signature signifies the release of the information on this application for the scholarship committee’s review.
Applicant’s Signature ______Date ______
Parent’s Signature ______Date ______
Application Checklist
Please make sure all of the itemsbelow are enclosed in your scholarship application. Only complete applications will be considered for evaluation.
- Completed Application
- Career Plans
- At Least Two Letters of Recommendation from non-family members
- Resume
- Copy of Most Recent Transcript
Application must be received by the Michigan Corn Growers Association office no later than 5:00 p.m. onFebruary 14, 2014.
For more information, please contact:
Michigan Corn Growers Association
13750 S. Sedona Parkway, Suite 5
Lansing, MI48906
(517) 668-CORN (2676)