Maryland Grain Producers Scholarship

The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board allocates grain checkoff funds to support a college scholarship program. The program is administered by the Maryland Grain Producers Association to support students enrolled in a Maryland or an out-of-state institution who are pursuing a career in an agricultural field. Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $4,000 each ($2,000 for each semester).

Purpose

The scholarship is to provide financial support to students interested in pursuing an agriculturally related career. Given the dynamic changes in agriculture today, the advances in biotechnology, global positioning systems, environmental protection, and crop and livestock production, Maryland's grain farmers believe it is very important to encourage students to consider careers in agriculture by supporting their educational needs through scholarships.

Application

Applicants must be a resident of the state of Maryland and must be enrolled or accepted to a four-year institution working toward a Bachelor of Science Degree, or enrolled or accepted to a two-year institution with an agricultural program. The applicant or the applicant’s immediate family, must be involved in the production of grain.

Selection

The Maryland Grain Producers Scholarship Committee selects the scholarship recipients. The selection is based on the student's agricultural background, family farm involvement, financial need, grade point average, agricultural related studies, career goals, and extra curricular activities. The selection is made in June.

Process

Interested students should return a completed application. The Maryland Grain Producers Scholarship Committee may request additional information prior to the selection. Applications must be received by June 1st at the Maryland Grain Producers office. Click here for PDF application.

For more information, email Maryland Grain Producers, call 410-956-5771, or write MGPUB, 53 Slama Road, Edgewater MD 21037.

To learn more about this scholarship opportunity and Maryland Grain Producers, please visit their website.

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Last updated: 08/3/2011