Kansas Corn Next Generation Scholarship

Eligibility

• Be entering college as a freshman or be currently enrolled in postsecondary study through the PhD level.
• Hold a current Kansas Corn Growers Association student membership or have a parent or guardian with a current three-year KCGA membership.
• Attend an educational institution located in Kansas, including a university, community college, or technical institution, or qualify for out-of-state attendance through Kansas residency or qualifying parent or guardian KCGA membership.
• Complete the consolidated Kansas Corn Growers Association and National Corn Growers Association scholarship application.
• Meet all additional requirements established for the current scholarship cycle.

Requirements

• Complete the consolidated KCGA and NCGA scholarship application.
• Submit an official postsecondary transcript covering coursework through the most recently completed fall semester.
• Provide proof of enrollment for the upcoming spring semester.
• Submit one letter of recommendation from a non-family member.
• Provide a current résumé highlighting academic, work, leadership, extracurricular, and agricultural experiences.
• Complete all required essay or written-response portions of the application.

How to Apply

1. 1Confirm that you meet the KCGA membership requirement through your own student membership or a qualifying parent or guardian membership.
2. 2Complete the consolidated Kansas Corn and National Corn Growers Association online scholarship application.
3. 3Prepare the required written responses.
4. 4Request one recommendation from a non-family member.
5. 5Obtain your official postsecondary transcript.
6. 6Gather proof of spring enrollment.
7. 7Upload your current résumé.
8. 8Submit the complete application before the published deadline.
9. 9Eligible applicants are considered for both Kansas Corn and applicable National Corn Growers Association scholarships through the same application.