Scholarship Opportunity

McLeod County Corn & Soybean Growers Scholarship

Offered by McLeod County Corn & Soybean Growers

Up to five $500 awards for McLeod County seniors and college freshmen pursuing agriculture. The program is listed by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association as part of its county scholarship network supporting the next generation of agriculture students and professionals.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineJanuary 7, 2026

Eligibility

  • Reside in McLeod County, Minnesota.
  • Be a high school senior or college freshman.
  • Have the applicant or parents hold Minnesota Corn Growers Association or Minnesota Soybean Growers Association membership and McLeod County Corn and Soybean Growers membership.
  • Pursue an agriculture-related two-year or four-year college program.

Requirements

  • Complete the application.
  • Answer the essay questions.
  • Provide academic and community-activity information.
  • If selected, earn at least a 2.0 GPA after the first postsecondary semester before payment.

How to Apply

  1. 1Review the current county scholarship requirements on the Minnesota Corn scholarship page.
  2. 2Confirm that you meet the county, school, agriculture, membership, GPA, and student-status requirements that apply to this scholarship.
  3. 3Complete the current scholarship application.
  4. 4Gather and submit every required supporting document.
  5. 5Submit the complete application by 2026-01-07.
  6. 6If selected, complete any post-award transcript, enrollment-verification, or payment requirements before scholarship funds are released.

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