By Blake Jackson
Kentucky Corn is making $6,000 in scholarship funding available to students pursuing education in agriculture or related fields for the 2027-2028 academic year. The program supports high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students, and trade school students interested in building careers in agriculture.
Scholarship applications will open on November 15, 2026, with completed applications due by email no later than March 1, 2027. Updated application materials will be available on the KY Corn website when the application period begins. Students are advised to wait until November 15 to apply, as earlier application forms may be outdated.
The scholarship program is funded through contributions from KY Corn Growers Association board members and KY Corn Promotion Council members, who have supported the initiative for more than 15 years.
Eligibility is limited to members of the KY Corn Growers Association and their families. Either the applicant or their parent or guardian must hold membership in the association.
Applicants will be evaluated based on academic achievement, community involvement, leadership abilities, and their plans for contributing to the future of agriculture.
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and have an ACT score of at least 18 if required by their postsecondary institution. Previous scholarship recipients are also welcome to submit applications again.
The available scholarships for 2027-2028 include:
- High school seniors: Two scholarships worth $1,000 each.
- Current college, university, or trade school students: One $2,000 scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students.
- James Barton Memorial Scholarship: One additional $2,000 award for an undergraduate or graduate student.
Students can review previous application examples and complete scholarship requirements through the KY Corn scholarship program webpage.
Through these awards, KY Corn aims to encourage academic achievement, develop future agricultural leaders, and support students preparing for careers in the agriculture industry.
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