November 16, 2007

The Nebraska Grain Sorghum Producers Association is again offering a $400 scholarship to a graduating high school senior or to a student currently enrolled in post-high school education.

To qualify, the student must plan to pursue a course of study in preparation for a career in agriculture or an ag-related field. If the applicant is currently enrolled in college, his/her studies must be ag-oriented. The applicant's parents or guardian must be a member of the Nebraska Grain Sorghum Producers Association.

The screening and selection of the scholarship recipient will be done by a special committee appointed by the Nebraska Grain Sorghum Producers Association. The committee will select one winner and one alternate winner. Notification will be made by May 1, 2008 in time for spring commencement ceremonies. The proceeds of the scholarship may be applied to the winning candidate's tuition or other educational expenses.

Deadline for applying for the 2008 Nebraska Grain Sorghum Producers Association Scholarship is February 1, 2008. Application forms are currently available and can be obtained by contacting the NeGSPA office at P.O. Box 94982, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509; 402/471-3552. Email: sorghum-bk@email.state.ne.us

Additionally, the National Sorghum Producers offers "The Sorghum Challenge" to college students, which includes a $750 scholarship and a trip to Washington, DC, with the National Sorghum Producers. Deadline for applying is May 31, 2008. Application forms are currently available and may be obtained by contacting the National Sorghum Foundation, Attn: Jeff Dahlberg, 4201 North Interstate 27, Lubbock, TX 79408. Inquires may be directed to Dr. Dahlberg, Research Director NSP at jeff@sorghumgrowers.com

Nebraska Grain Sorghum Producers News Release