Please apply for the following scholarships using the IFAA Winner s Circle Undergraduate Application Two $5,000 Branstad-Reynolds Agriculture Scholarship Applicant must currently be an undergraduate attending an Iowa community college, college or university and pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in agriculture after graduation. One $10,000 Iowa Select Farms Scholarship The applicant must currently be an undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant must have a strong agricultural background involving 4-H and/or FFA Swine Projects and a strong emphasis in swine while at college. Preference will be given to applicant who has a strong desire to remain active in the swine production industry after graduation. demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant who is involved in the Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative. demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant in Animal Science Curriculum. demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant interested in Biorenewable Resources. One $6,000 Iowa Select Farms Scholarship 2016 Winner s Circle Scholarships Application Deadline April 1, 2016 The applicant must currently be an undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant must have a strong agricultural background involving 4-H and/or FFA Swine Projects and a strong emphasis in swine while at college. Preference will be given to applicant who has a strong desire to remain active in the swine production industry after graduation. 1
One $5,000 Mark Pearson Entrepreneur Memorial Scholarship The applicant must currently be a Sophomore or Junior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant who is involved in the Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative and shows a strong desire to remain active in agriculture after graduation. One $5,000 Mark Pearson Memorial Scholarship funded by the Cattlemen s Beef Quarters and Friends of the Beef Industry The applicant must currently be a college Sophomore or Junior majoring in communications or journalism with an emphasis on agriculture. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. One $5,000 Sinclair Tractor Scholarship at Iowa State University with a minimum of 80 college credit hours and strong emphasis in agronomy and agricultural business. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. One $5,000 Sinclair Tractor Scholarship Applicant must currently be enrolled as a Graduate Student in Agronomy at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to a candidate who shows a strong interest in agronomic research using modern day precision agriculture technologies. One $3,000 Tom & Donna Lauterbach Memorial Breeding Heifer Scholarship at Iowa State University or an incoming freshman at either the community college or university level in the fall of 2016. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA breeding heifer projects and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in beef production following graduation. One $3,000 Cargill Provimi Agriculture Scholarship at Iowa State University and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant should have a strong agricultural background involving 4-H and FFA and demonstrate leadership abilities while being involved with activities. One $2,000 Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Scholarship Applicant must currently be a second or third year student in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA projects and a strong emphasis in swine while at ISU. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in the livestock industry after graduation. 2
One $2,000 Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant who has a strong desire to remain active in the livestock industry after graduation. One $2,000 Christian Brothers (Al, Lauren, Duane & Dean) Swine Industry IFAA Scholarship at Iowa State University and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours with emphasis in swine. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant who has a strong desire to remain active in the swine industry after graduation. One $1,500 Iowa Purebred Swine Council Scholarship Applicant must currently have 60 or more credit hours in Animal Science or related curriculum at Iowa State University. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA swine projects and a strong emphasis in swine while at ISU. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in the purebred swine industry after graduation. One $1,500 Zoetis Swine Scholarship at Iowa State University and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA projects and a strong emphasis in swine while at ISU. One $1,500 Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant who has a strong desire to remain active in the livestock industry after graduation. One $1,500 Brice Leonard Memorial Sheep Scholarship must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA sheep projects and a strong emphasis in sheep while at ISU. Preference will be given to applicant who is active in Block and Bridle Club and shows desire to remain active in the sheep industry after graduation One $1,000 Iowa Cattlemen s Foundation Scholarship The applicant must currently be an undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences must have have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA beef projects and activities. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in the beef industry following graduation. 3
One $1,000 Story County Cattlemen s Association Scholarship The applicant must currently be an undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences must live in Story County and have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA beef projects and activities. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in the beef industry. One $1,000 Iowa Pork Producers Scholarship Applicant must currently be an undergraduate in Animal Science or related curriculum at Iowa State University and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA swine projects and a strong emphasis in swine while at ISU. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in the swine industry after graduation. One $1,000 Bob & Rachel Holst Agriculture Scholarship Applicant must currently be an undergraduate enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA projects and activities, and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities at the college level. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in Agriculture after graduation. One $1,000 Fisher Suffolks Scholarship Applicant must currently be an undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Science at Iowa State University and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA leadership as well as livestock projects. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in the Sheep Industry after graduation One $1,000 Custom Builders Inc. / EPS Buildings Scholarship Applicant must be an undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University, or an incoming freshman at either the community college or university level in the fall of 2016. Applicant must have a strong background in livestock and/or equine exhibiting, projects and activities. One $1,000 Theisen Home - Farm - Auto Scholarship Applicant must currently be an undergraduate in Agriculture and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA leadership as well as livestock projects. Preference will be given to applicant who is enrolled at NICC and demonstrates financial need. Applicant must show a strong desire to remain active in Agriculture after graduation One $1,000 Fareway Stores Scholarship at Iowa State University. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA leadership as well as livestock projects. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in Agriculture after graduation 4
One $1,000 Key Cooperative Scholarship at Iowa State University and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Preference will be given to students interested in Animal Science and/or food and nutrition. One $1,000 Chamness Companies Scholarship at Iowa State University and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant must have a desire to remain active in agriculture. Two $500 Iowa State Fair FFA Blue and Gold Gilt Sale Scholarship Applicant must have exhibited breeding swine at the Iowa State Fair FFA Swine Show at least once during their FFA membership and in a year prior to applying for the scholarship. Applicant must be an undergraduate in agriculture or agriculture related field at any Iowa university or community college. The applicant must have a strong background in FFA leadership and show a strong desire to remain active in agriculture after graduation. Applicants are eligible to apply every year they meet the requirements; however preference will be given to those who have not received an Iowa State Fair FFA Blue and Gold Gilt Sale Scholarship in the past. One $500 Tall Corn Meat Goat Wether Association Scholarship Applicant should be an undergraduate in Agriculture at any Iowa community college, college or university, or an incoming freshman at either the community college or university level in the fall of 2016. Applicant must have a strong background in meat goat production and/or exhibiting, project and activities. One $500 Stockman s Inn Scholarship for Agriculture Business Applicant must currently be an undergraduate in the Business College with an emphasis on agriculture at an Iowa university or college and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA leadership. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in agribusiness after graduation. 5