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Iowa Soybean Association Rewards $12,000 in Agricultural Scholarships
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URBANDALE,
Iowa - The Iowa Soybean Association is proud to announce
this year’s winners of the ISA Ag Scholarship Program. The
six winning Iowa high school students will each receive a $2,000
scholarship to help pay for college as they pursue a degree in
an agriculture-related field.
“The Iowa Soybean Association wants to ensure the future
of Iowa agriculture by helping young people further their education
in an ag-related field,” says Ray Gaesser, chairman of the
scholarship committee. “Again this year we are excited about
the quality of the high school seniors applying for the scholarships.”
Nearly 100 students from around the state applied for the ISA
scholarships. Each applicant was asked to list his or her community
involvement, agriculture-related activities, school activities
and honors, leadership actions and future or career goals. Those
who wished to apply for this scholarship were required to have
a GPA of at least 3.0 and to write an essay about his or her role
in the future of agriculture. Preference was given to those applicants
who had a parent or grandparent who is a member of ISA.
The following students were chosen as this year’s ISA Ag
Scholarship Program winners:
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Joel Ahrendsen
of Oxford Junction, Iowa, is the son of Monte and Margo Ahrendsen.
Joel will be attending Iowa State University in the fall to pursue
a degree in Agricultural Business. He plans to use his degree in
order to work in an agricultural based business and to one day take
over his family farm, making him a fifth generation farmer.
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Nicholas Beedle from
Oakland, Iowa, is the son of Mark and Susan Beedle. Nicholas has
been accepted to Iowa State University and will obtain a degree
in Agricultural Business. Nicholas plans to pursue a career in the
ag sales/marketing field. He enjoys the professional side of agriculture
and it would give him a chance to interact and help farmers. Nicholas
also wants to partner with his father in the family farming operation
and help him make the farm more productive. His ultimate goal is
to open his own business to work with farmers to increase their
profitability.
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Alyce Gehling of Manning,
Iowa, is the daughter of Brent and Janis Gehling. Alyce plans to
attend Iowa State University to study Veterinary Medicine. She hopes
to one day work in regulatory medicine to ensure the safety of the
nation’s food supply or work with the USDA. Alyce would also
like to own part of her family’s farm and work with her siblings
to maintain and expand their family operation.
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Corey Hillebo from Polk
City, Iowa, is the son of Scott and Sue Hillebo. Corey will enroll
at Iowa State University this fall in the Agricultural Studies program.
He is inspired by all of the agricultural innovations that have
been made in recent years. Corey is especially interested in biodiesel
and ethanol production and in GPS systems. He is excited to think
about all the possible agricultural innovations that are in the
future of farming and hopes that as he pursues his goals of farming
livestock and crops, that these innovations will ensure a more efficient
agricultural career.
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Kevin Peyton from Sac
City, Iowa, is the son of Harold and Sue Peyton. Kevin will attend
Iowa State University this fall to study Agricultural Engineering
so he can combine his agricultural background with his interest
in technology. Kevin would like to get involved with the development
of GPS and GIS technology to make crop farming more efficient.
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Joel Waskow of Waterloo,
Iowa, is the son of Daniel and Elizabeth Waskow. Joel will start
classes at Iowa State University in August to study Agriculture.
He hopes to farm with his parents and one day take over the family
farm. Joel would also like to work with the school system in order
to inform and encourage others about what agriculture has to offer.
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ISA raises the money
for the Ag Scholarship Program during the annual Iowa Soy Golf Classic.
The 2006 Iowa Soy Golf Classic is scheduled for July 25 at Jester
Park in Granger.
“ISA would like to thank last year’s
top sponsors, Cargill and Monsanto, which were Platinum Sponsors,
as well as the following Gold Sponsors: Garst/AgriPro Seeds, John
Deere Des Moines Operations, Pioneer- a DuPont Company, and West
Central Coop,” Gaesser says. “In addition, we would
also like to thank all our Silver Corporate Sponsors for their generous
support. Without their contributions, ISA would not have been able
to raise the $12,000 for the Ag Scholarship Program. I strongly
encourage everyone to participate in the Iowa Soy Golf Classic.
Not only is it a great golf and social experience, but it’s
also a good opportunity to promote and support Iowa Agriculture.”
Students interested in applying for the 2006 ISA Ag Scholarship
Program or golfers wishing to participate in the 2006 Iowa Soy Golf
Classic should visit the Iowa Soybean Association’s Web site
and watch for upcoming information (www.iasoybeans.com).
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