Grain industry awards more than $25,000 in scholarships for 2021-22

24 May Grain industry awards more than $25,000 in scholarships for 2021-22

Kansas Grain and Feed Association’s (KGFA) scholarship committee has awarded more than $25,000 in scholarships to 19 Kansas high school graduating seniors for the 2021-22 academic year. 

The scholarship committee, comprised of KGFA’s membership, received more than 200 applications and awarded financial aid based on equitable geographic locations throughout the state to students to assist in advancing their academic endeavors.

“We are very proud of the KGFA scholarship program that has helped so many people throughout the state in its current capacity for more than 40 years,” KGFA’s president and CEO Ron Seeber said. “The association, its board and members take tremendous pride each spring investing in students and helping them pursue their education.”

KGFA annually awards 14 scholarships worth $1,500, four scholarships worth $1,000 and administers the Dub and Inez Johnson $500 memorial scholarship fund.

Students must be a graduating Kansas high school senior, a self-starter with excellent academic credentials, good school and community citizens and show a strong desire to continue their education. They also must be planning to attend any Kansas four-year university, community college or technical school. KGFA has assisted countless students pursue their education since 1976. The industry’s 2021 award recipients are listed below:

2021 KGFA Scholarship Recipients – $1,500

2021 KGFA Scholarship Recipients – $1,000

2021 Dub & Inez Johnson Memorial Scholarship – $500