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GFAI Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 3

You Should Consider Applying for GFAI Scholarships If You….

  • Want to work in ag and have an interest in the grain handling and feed industries
  • Want a steady career, competitive pay and to become a part of the industry that helps feed the world
  • Have an interest in grain merchandising/originating, safety, operations, feed milling, management and more​

2024 Renewable Scholarship Application

This Scholarship is for previous recipients of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois Scholarship Program. If you still meet the requirements below and would like to apply for a $1,000 scholarship, complete the form and return to GFAI by March 1, 2024. All applicants will receive a notification letter in April. If a scholarship is granted, a scholarship check will be mailed after the requirements below are met.

Student Requirements for $1,000 GFAI Renewable Scholarship

  • Have previously received a GFAI Scholarship and successfully completed those requirements
  • Are an undergraduate college sophomore or junior at the time of application
  • Want to work in the grain handling and feed industries
  • Students will be required to complete one of the following (choose one):
    • Interview a manager or an employee in a supervisory role who holds a career in the grain and feed industry and write a story to be published by GFAI on the Scholarship Blog
    • Submit a 30-60 second video with subject matter that involves the grain handling and feed industries
    • Job shadow 2 days at a member facility and write a blog post about the experience (an internship may qualify). Member facilities must be approved by GFAI staff prior to submitting the blog.
  • Email or mail completed application by March 1, 2024 to cali@gfai.org or Grain and Feed Association of Illinois, 3521 Hollis Drive, Springfield, IL 62711

Industry Immersion Scholarship

Recipients Receive:

  • Networking and career-building opportunities – Learn about the grain industry, network, build your resume and meet new people who can open doors for your career!
  • A $3,500 scholarship – 40% of the scholarship is provided at the Summer Kickoff Tour and the remaining amount upon completion of the program in the spring.
  • Real work experience – Students will work 4 days at a member facility (2 days each in the spring and fall) and provide two blog posts detailing their 
    experiences. Students can suggest their preferred host.
  • A 3-day Summer Kickoff Tour on August 5-7, 2024, complete with site visits around the state, educational programs and social events!
  • Hotel accommodations & registration at GFAI's Annual Convention & Trade Show where recipients of the scholarship will be recognized during general session on February 17, 2025 in Springfield.  

Eligibility:

Permanent Illinois address and a full-time freshman, sophomore or junior at an accredited college or university

Students must be willing to:

  • Work four days at a member facility (2 days each in spring and fall)
  • Attend the Summer Kickoff Tour on August 5-7, 2024
  • Write two blog posts detailing their experiences

Applicants may only be awarded this GFAI Scholarship once. Previous winners who are sophomores or juniors are eligible for a $1,000 “Renewable Scholarship,” with requirements to interview a facility manager, complete a 30-60 second video, or job shadow 2 days at a member facility and write blog posts about their experience.

Students must be interested in a career in the grain handling or feed industries, submit a transcript and three (3) professional letters of recommendation from a school adviser, faculty, employer, etc.

Country Grain Elevator Management Scholarship 

Recipients Receive:

  • Networking and career-building opportunities – Learn about the grain industry, network, build your resume and meet new people who can open doors for your career!
  • A $5,000 scholarship – $1,000 awarded upon selection, $2,000 awarded upon accepting a full-time position at an IL country grain elevator in either management, accounting, origination, or merchandising, $2,000 awarded upon completion of first year in said position.
  • A 3-day Summer Kickoff Tour on August 5-7, 2024, complete with site visits around the state, educational programs and social events!
  • Hotel accommodations & registration at GFAI's Annual Convention & Trade Show where recipients of the scholarship will be recognized during general session on February 17, 2025 in Springfield.  

Eligibility:

  • Full-time junior at an accredited college or university at the time of application: must be a senior during the fall 2024 semester.
  • Students must:
    • Plan to work full-time at an Illinois country elevator after graduation. If hired, position must be in either management (including trainee type of position), accounting, origination, or merchandising.
    • Attend the Summer Kickoff Tour on August 5-7, 2024
  • Students must be interested in a career in the grain handling or feed industries, submit a transcript and three (3) professional letters of recommendation from a school adviser, faculty, employer, etc.
  • You may apply, and if chosen, receive both this scholarship and the Industry Immersion Scholarship. Only one student will be selected for this scholarship. 
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