Syngenta Accepts Student Scholarship Applications in Potato-Growing Areas
7/7/2010
· This is the inaugural year of the Syngenta Potato Scholarship
· The scholarship runs from July through September; applications accepted online or via U.S. mail
· Agribusiness-focused scholarship winner awarded $5,000 toward education
Greensboro, NC, United States - Continuing its investment in the future of agriculture, Syngenta is sponsoring the inaugural Syngenta Potato Scholarship program. Applications are currently being accepted, and the scholarship is open to high school seniors and college students (excluding seniors) interested in pursuing a career in agriculture who currently reside or attend school in one of the following states: Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington or Wisconsin.
The $5,000 scholarship opportunity is available to students involved in the potato-growing industry who meet one of these requirements: 1) High school senior interested in agriculture and/or involved in 4-H or FFA; or 2) College freshman, sophomore or junior majoring (or intending to major) in an agriculture-related field.
Applications must include: 1) name, 2) address, 3) phone number, 4) e-mail, 5) school/college, 6) major/intended major, 7) agriculture involvement, 8) verification of the applicant’s involvement/previous involvement in 4-H or FFA, 9) declaration of involvement in the potato-growing industry, and 10) an essay that does not exceed 350 words that addresses the following topic:
Agricultural resources are becoming increasingly scarce, and still growers are expected to produce higher-quality crops in a larger quantity with fewer resources. In 350 words or less, explain how the potato industry could maximize its resources to meet the growing demand for food, feed and fuel. When writing your essay, consider the following aspects:
Applications must be submitted by September 15, 2010, and can be sent to:
Meredith Brown
Gibbs & Soell Public Relations
8521 Six Forks Road, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27615
Ph: (919) 870-5718 Fax: (919) 870-8911 E-mail: mbrown@gibbs-soell.com
For additional information and the ability to apply for the scholarship online, please visit www.SyngentaPotatoScholarship.com.
The scholarship will be awarded in October prior to the 2011 spring semester of school. The winner will be announced in November and will be informed via letter. He or she will also be recognized at the Potato Expo in Las Vegas, Nev., January 5 – 7, 2011.
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Media contacts:
Gibbs & Soell, Inc. Public Relations
mbrown@gibbs-soell.com or 919-870-5718
Mary DeMers
Syngenta Crop Protection
mary.demers@syngenta.com or 336-632-6000
Related Links:
Potatoes.FarmAssist.com
Potato Scholarship Web Site
Syngenta Scholarships
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