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The Secure Optimal Yield Scholarship ASA Achievement

The 2013-14 Secure Optimal Yield Scholarship is a $5,000 one-time scholarship award presented to a high school senior who is going to pursue agriculture as a degree area of study at any accredited college or university. The scholarship is managed by the American Soybean Association and is made possible through a grant by BASF corporation.
 

March 7, 2013:

BASF and ASA Announce $5,000 SOY Scholarship Winner

BASF and ASA announced the official winner of the 2013-2014 SOY Scholarship on Feb. 28 during Commodity Classic. The ASA Secure Optimal Yield (SOY) Scholarship is a $5,000 award presented to an outstanding high school senior who has achieved high academic and leadership requirements, and is planning to pursue a degree in an agriculture-related field at an accredited college or university.

This year’s recipient is Mason Kiehl of Meadville, Mo. Kiehl, a senior at Meadville R-IV High School, plans to pursue a degree in Agricultural Systems Management at the University of Missouri-Columbia this fall.

Mason Kiehl is recognized for his SOY Scholarship award at the ASA Awards Banquet on Feb. 28. (ASA photo by Jim Spelios)

"This is the sixth year ASA is partnering with BASF to offer this opportunity to an outstanding student," said ASA President Danny Murphy. "The agriculture industry has a bright future, thanks to dedicated young people like Mr. Kiehl."

"BASF is committed to the future of agriculture and our students play a huge role in sustaining the livelihood of the industry," said Paul Rea, Vice President, U.S. Crop Protection, BASF. "These students are passionate about agriculture, and we look forward to watching them grow into the leaders and advocates of our business."

 

2013-14 Scholarship Requirements

  • HS GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale to apply and submit a current HS transcript

  • HS transcript can be official or unofficial but must show HS GPA scale.

  • Applicant must be the child or grandchild of a current ASA member.  Only one award per household for the duration of the life of the scholarship.

  • Applicant must plan to declare Agriculture (or discipline in the school of Agriculture) as a degree area of study at any accredited College or University of their choosing.

  • Applicant must submit most recent ACT and/or SAT standardized test score.

  • Applicant must achieve a college GPA of 2.5 during their first semester of freshman year, and remain in good standing with the College or University to obtain the full scholarship. (GPA will be checked between semesters.) Transfer credits do not apply toward the GPA requirement.

  • Applicant must complete an essay of 500 words or less, entitled, “What does the future of agriculture look like, and what role will I play in that future."

  • Applicant must provide two letters of recommendation from an authority figure dealing directly with the student’s academic progress such as HS Guidance Counselor, Ag teacher, other Advisor, etc. and one personal recommendation letter, such as FFA advisor, pastor, etc.

  • Applicant must show demonstrated extra-curricular activities/leadership skills in agriculture activities.

  • Student’s parent or grandparent must remain a current member throughout the tenure of the student’s scholarship.

Selection Process

  • Applicants fill out on-line application from September 15, 2012 through November 15, 2012.

  • Scholarship winner will be selected in early December and the winner will be notified.

  • The official public announcement will be made at Commodity Classic in Kissimmee, Fla. in March 2013.

Selected Candidates Scoring

20% HS GPA and ACT and/or SAT standardized test score
20% Response to Essay Question
30% Extra-curricular/leadership activities related to agriculture
30% Two letters of recommendation. One academic. One personal.

 

 


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