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oday’s youth are the agricultural leaders of to- morrow. Minnesota Select Sires is continuing its tradition of supporting the future of the local dairy industry by awarding schol- arships to students pursuing agricultural careers. The coop- erative inaugurated the program 14 years ago. Minnesota Select Sires Gen- eral Manager Chris Sigurdson comments, “This scholarship program is one part of our effort to be a foundational “champion” of the local dairy and beef indus- tries. The program has allowed us to get a great sense of the impact our leaders of tomorrow are already having on our industry. Being responsive to our members’ needs is one of the fundamental goals of our cooperative, and helping their children achieve their edu- cational pursuits has been well received.” Chris notes that considerably fewer students have applied for the scholarships in the last couple of years and encourages all eligible students to apply. Two deserving students were selected as winners of the $500 scholarships this year. This year’s winners are: Andrew Krause, son of Charles and Robyn Krause, Buffalo, MN; Susan Hintz, daughter of Bob and Debbie Hintz, Flasher, ND. Qualifying candidates must be a fam- ily member of a Minnesota Select Sires cooperative member in good standing, and must be completing at least the first semester of the second year in a two or four year program. Applicants need to submit an application, grade transcripts, and a written essay. In a blinded approach to judging, the selection committee evaluates 1) dairy industry pursuits, 2) academic achievement, 3) active involvement in activities aligned with support of the dairy industry. If you or someone you know is interested in this year’s scholarship, applications are due October 31, 2015. For more informa- tion, contact Minnesota Select Sires at 800- 795-1233 or [email protected].
