AgStar Scholars Program
The AgStar Scholars Program provides education, support and insight to students interested in agricultural financing or agricultural-related careers.
AgStar Financial Services partnered with the University of Minnesota – St. Paul and the University of Wisconsin – River Falls to create this integrated program. After applying the fall of their junior year, students will be considered by a committee consisting of AgStar representatives. The best candidates for the program will be selected as participants for their senior year.
The AgStar Scholars Program includes:
- AgStar Scholar Scholarships – A $2,000 scholarship awarded to each student in the program and dispersed during the fall semester of senior year.
- Orientation Session – A one-day seminar held to provide an overview of agricultural financing in general, and AgStar in particular.
- Guest Lectures – AgStar executives will present lectures focusing on specific areas within agricultural financing.
- Research Project – Each Scholar will complete a rural or agriculture-related research project and present it to AgStar and University representatives.
- Internships – Scholars have the first opportunity for a paid internship with AgStar. Assignment could cover credit, sales or special projects during the course of a 10 to 12-week period.
See a list of previous AgStar Scholars.
Funding for the AgStar Scholars Program is provided by the AgStar Fund for Rural America.
To find out more about the AgStar Fund for Rural America, contact Jody Bloemke, Fund Administrator. Email Jody.Bloemke@AgStar.com, call 507-345-5656, or write to P.O. Box 4249, Mankato, MN 56002.