Syngenta Offers $5,000 Essay Contest
May 31, 2013 
For the fourth consecutive year, Syngenta is offering a great opportunity to future leaders in agriculture – a $5,000 Syngenta Potato Scholarship for the best student essay addressing the issues of building and sustaining consumer demand for potatoes.
“Syngenta is proud to continue its partnership with the potato industry by awarding this scholarship to an upcoming leader in agriculture,” said Steve Gomme, Syngenta potato portfolio head. “The creativity and enthusiasm in the essay applications are always impressive and showcase the bright future of young leaders in agriculture.”
The scholarship is available to students who reside or attend school in one of the following states: Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington or Wisconsin. To be considered, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: 1) high school senior involved in the potato-growing industry or a member of 4-H or FFA; or 2) college freshman, sophomore or junior involved in the potato-growing industry or a member of 4-H or FFA.
The application form is available at www.SyngentaPotatoScholarship.com, where you can also find more information. Applications must be submitted by Aug. 30.
Applications must include: 1) name, 2) address, 3) phone number, 4) email, 5) school name, 6) school year, 7) major/intended major, 8) agriculture involvement, 9) verification of the applicant’s involvement/previous involvement in 4-H or FFA, 10) declaration of involvement in the potato-growing industry, and 11) an essay that does not exceed 700 words and addresses the following topic: How can the potato industry build and sustain consumer demand for potatoes?
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