ARC reinstates scholarships for ag communications NEW PRAGUE, Minn. — The Agricultural Relations Council (ARC) is reinstating its scholarship program for college students studying ag communications. The organization, through its foundation, will grant one $1,500 scholarship for the 2015-2016 school year. ARC conducted a scholarship program up until about 10 years ago. Through the financial contributions of recent Hall of Fame recipients Richard Howell and Gary Myers, along with pledges from several others in the organization, ARC will now award its scholarship in the spring. Notices were sent to universities and colleges in October and January announcing the program. Students will have until March 1 to submit applications. For the scholarship application PDF, visit http://bit.ly/ARC-schol-app Please direct all questions to the ARC office at 952/758-5811 or arc@gandgcomm.com Murray Wise Foundation offers scholarships for ag students CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Murray Wise Associates Foundation has announced the availability of merit-based scholarships for qualified agricultural students regardless of where they plan to study. Candidates must apply by March 31. “A career in agriculture today and in the future requires a broad understanding of science, economics, business management and even world affairs. The issues and choices facing today’s farmer are incredibly complex. At the same time, higher education costs have skyrocketed,” said Murray Wise, chairman of the Murray Wise Associates Foundation. “It has been our privilege to provide scholarships for over 15 years, and I want to emphasize that these are based entirely on merit, with no limits based on where the student lives or plans to study. As past recipients graduate, we are able to open the program up to new candidates,” said Wise. Eligible applicants include undergraduate students already enrolled in college, as well as high school seniors accepted for enrollment at an accredited college, university or community college in a course of study related to agriculture. Awards are for a minimum of $1,000 and may be renewed annually for up to four years, provided certain conditions are met. Recipients are selected based on academic credentials, including class rank, grade point average and test scores as well as their commitment to the past, present, and future of the agricultural industry. “We’re seeking to find the next generation’s leaders, so it’s important for applicants to demonstrate not only academic excellence but also leadership qualities, especially in agriculture and community extracurricular pursuits,” Wise said. Individuals may begin the application process at app.MurrayWiseAssociates.com The secure online application allows students to complete a questionnaire and upload transcripts, letters of reference and other supporting documents before submitting a complete package for consideration. Students can save their progress and return to the application at any time prior to submitting to add additional information. Murray Wise Associates LLC, with offices in Florida, Illinois and Iowa, is a leading national agricultural real estate marketing and financial advisory firm. Farm Credit Mid-America gives $10,000 to HU HUNTINGTON, Ind. — Farm Credit Mid-America has gifted $10,000 to Huntington University’s new Institute for Agricultural Studies. “We are excited that Huntington University is expanding their curriculum to include agricultural studies,” said Laura Gentis, regional vice president for Farm Credit Mid-America. “Farm Credit understands the importance of bringing agricultural education and knowledge to our community.” Farm Credit Mid-America is an agricultural lending cooperative owned and controlled by its customers. With more than 1,100 employees, Farm Credit serves nearly 100,000 customers throughout Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Established in the fall of 2014, HU’s Institute for Agricultural Studies promotes a Christian perspective on agriculture, which recognizes a responsibility to be good stewards of God’s creation and to examine questions of sustainability and justice. It is set to enroll students in fall of 2015.
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