NCGA ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The National Corn Growers Association and chemical company BASF Corporation will again award five $1,000 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field.

Applicants for the NCGA Academic Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship Program must be entering at least their second undergraduate year or any year of graduate study, and they or a parent or legal guardian must be an NCGA member. Scholarship applications must be postmarked on or before December 11, 2009.

Scholarship recipients will be selected in early 2010. Recipients and a parent or guardian will enjoy travel and lodging to attend a portion of the 2010 Commodity Classic in Anaheim, CA, to be recognized at the NCGA Banquet and have the opportunity to learn more about modern agriculture.

This is the third year for the partnership between BASF and NCGA.

Complete details and a scholarship application are available for download in both PDF and MS Word format. Information on past winners is available here for the 2008-2009 school year and here 2009-2010 school year.

1. Scholarships are for one year; previous winners may not reapply.
2. Scholarships may be used to offset tuition, school supplies, or student housing.
3. Funds will be issued directly to student in February/March 2010.
4. Scholarships awarded for 2010-2011 school year.

Applicant/Application Requirements

1. Applicant must be entering at least his or her second undergraduate year at an accredited junior college, college or university.
2. Applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agricultural, agribusiness, or an ag vocation field.
3. Applicant must be an NCGA member or son/daughter of an NCGA member.
4. Employees and the families of employees of any division of BASF or their subsidiaries or the NCGA are not eligible for the scholarship.
5. Applications must be postmarked December 11, 2009.

BASF is the world’s leading chemical company – The Chemical Company. With about 97,000 employees, six Verbund sites and close to 330 production sites worldwide BASF serves customers and partners in almost all countries of the world. In 2008, BASF posted sales of €62.3 billion and income before special items of approximately €6.9 billion. They help their customers to be more successful through intelligent system solutions and high-quality products. Through new technologies BASF can tap into additional market opportunities. The company conducts their business in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.