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Apply now for Illinois Soybean Association scholarship

Agriculture students attending one of four Illinois universities can apply for a $4,000 scholarship through the Illinois Soybean Association.

Qualified students must be juniors majoring in crop sciences at Illinois State University, Southern Illinois University of Carbondale, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Western Illinois University.

Students must plan to follow an agricultural course of study with a major in crop production or a crop science discipline, including breeding, biotechnology, plant pathology, weed management or crop management, with an emphasis on soybeans. Recipients are encouraged to find on-campus employment in soybean research, attend graduate school and choose a career in soybean research. Recipients also can reapply to receive another $4,000 for their senior year.

Applications are due Feb. 1, 2014.

Download an application at IAAFoundation.org.

Awards are based on exceptional academic ability, leadership and financial need.  The IAA Foundation administers the scholarship program.  Guidelines and all application materials are available at www.iaafoundation.org.  Direct any questions to the program administrator at the IAA Foundation at 309-557-2230 or [email protected].