The Independent Professional Seed Association is pleased to announce the opening of the scholarship period for the 2018/19 school year. As our programs continues to grow in both participation and support, the IPSA Board of Directors has announced the intention to award ten $2000 scholarships.

Both high school seniors and active college students majoring in Agriculture are encouraged to apply.

In 2018, the IPSA Scholarship is an online application process, and can be found at the link below. Please keep in mind, in addition to the application online, the most recent student transcripts and 2 letters of recommendation must be uploaded for each applicant. PDF is the preferred version.

The IPSA scholarship program was created by the Myron "Ted" Asplin Family to benefit the future of agriculture by supporting and encouraging the education of future ag professionals. The size and number of awards may vary each year, depending upon fund earnings.

• IPSA considers both high school seniors as well as active college students.
• You must be majoring in an Agriculture related degree to be considered. Non-agriculture majorapplicants will NOT be considered under any circumstances
• Preference is given to Agronomy and Science related fields (Agronomy, Crop, Soil,Engineering), and Business fields (Agriculture Business, Communications, Economics,Marketing). The IPSA Scholarship Program does not prioritize Animal Science or Pre-Vet Majors.
• Selection will be based on a combination of academic achievement, community andagricultural involvement. All applications will be reviewed by the IPSA Scholarship AwardsCommittee and the Board of Directors of the Independent Professional Seed Association
• Applications must be completed in full including complete contact information with name,address, email, cell phone. Incomplete applications will be disregarded.
• Social Media handles [if applicable] are required.
• Finalist for the IPSA Scholarships must be available for an online interview with the IPSAScholarship Awards Committee

Applications are due to IPSA by MARCH 31, and award winners will be announced by June 1.
Scholarship recipients will be required to attend the annual IPSA meeting in January to receive their award. Travel expenses will be covered.

Applications can be found on the association website, www.ipseed.org and should be sent via email to either Julianne Thompson at julianne@ipseed.org or Todd Martin at todd@ipseed.org.
IPSA thanks those companies who generously support the IPSA Scholarship Fund:

• The Family of Tom Burrus & Burrus Seed
• The Family of Ray Schultz & Mustang Seed
• Buckhorn Manufacturing
• Central Bag & Box
• Various individual contributions from IPSA Members