Cargill Global Scholars Program

What is the Cargill Global Scholars Program?

The Cargill Global Scholars Program is a distinctive scholarship opportunity that provides financial support in addition to leadership development opportunities through seminars, networking events, and a mentorship program.

There are several key reasons to be a part of the Cargill Global Scholars Program.

Applicant eligibility will be determined based on meeting the required criteria.

1. Citizen or permanent resident of the United States

2. Enrollment in one of the partner universities which include:

• Amherst College

• Cornell University

• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

• Iowa State University

• Kansas State University

• Missouri University of Science & Technology

• Ohio State University

• Pennsylvania State University

• Purdue University

• Stanford University

• Texas A & M University, College Station

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• University of Minnesota

• University of Nebraska, Lincoln

• University of North Dakota

1. First or second year undergraduate student

2. Demonstrate high academic performance

3. Demonstrate leadership potential

Special consideration will be given to applicants who can also demonstrate:

1. Financial Need

2. Affiliation with one of the following underrepresented groups; Female, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, Student with Disabilities , First Generation College Student, Veteran.

3. Specialization in one of the following fields:

• Agriculture Related Field

• Business

• Computer Science

• Economics

• Engineering

• Food Science

• International Relations

• Political Science

• Public Policy

* International students who are studying in the U.S. at a partner university and who do not hold permanent residency are not eligible to apply.

Ten scholarships will be awarded in the 2015-2016 academic year.

There are substantial benefits to being a Cargill Global Scholar.

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• Applications must be submitted in full on March 1, 2016 by 11:59 PM ET.

• Interviews will be scheduled with all semi-finalists May 2016.

• Award winners will be announced late May to early June 2016.

To access the application, visit the Applications page.

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