Key Takeaways:
- Application Period: University students can now apply for scholarships to attend the 2024 Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit in Denver from September 24-26. The deadline for applications is May 31.
- Eligibility Criteria: Scholarships are open to full-time junior or senior undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral candidates attending accredited colleges or universities with a strong interest in agribusiness.
- Scholarship Benefits: Awardees receive summit registration, lodging, meals, a 1-year WIA membership, and a workshop with industry executives.
- Impact and Outreach: Since 2014, the scholarship has supported over 150 students nationwide, fostering professional growth and networking.
- Sponsorship Opportunities: Corporations are invited to sponsor students, contributing to the development of future industry leaders.
Scholarship Application for WIA Summit 2024
The Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit, an industry-leading event, has opened its scholarship application period for university students aspiring to attend the summit this year in Denver, Colorado, from September 24-26. The deadline for submitting a scholarship application for the 2024 event is Friday, May 31, offering an invaluable opportunity for students to engage with and learn from leaders in the agribusiness sector.
Eligibility and Benefits
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be full-time junior or senior undergraduate students or enrolled in graduate or doctoral programs at an accredited college or university. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career within the agribusiness industry. The scholarship covers the cost of summit registration, three nights of shared lodging (if needed), meals at the event, a 1-year WIA Membership for access to conference content and the member directory, and participation in a student workshop with industry executives.
Empowering Future Leaders
Since its inception in 2014, the WIA scholarship program has welcomed more than 150 students from various institutions, including Colorado State University, University of Wyoming, Texas A&M University, and Tennessee State University. The program aligns with WIA’s mission to nurture a professional community of women in agribusiness, facilitating learning and career development and establishing beneficial sector-wide relationships.
Olivia Redmond, a 2023 scholarship recipient and current grain leadership trainee at Consolidated Grain and Barge (CGB), shared her transformative experience at the WIA Summit. Redmond highlighted the professional development opportunities, inspirational encounters with successful women in the field, and the valuable connections made with fellow scholars as life-changing aspects of her participation.
Sponsorship and Support
The Women in Agribusiness Summit 2024 scholarship program is made possible through the generous support of nearly three dozen corporate sponsors annually, including prominent names such as ADM, CHS, John Deere Financial, ProAg, Wells Fargo, and Wilbur-Ellis. These sponsorships provide a unique and enriching experience for the scholars and underline the sponsors’ commitment to nurturing the agribusiness sector’s future leaders by creating valuable industry connections and career opportunities.
For companies interested in sponsoring a student, inquiries should be directed to WIA Event Director Carrie Vita at cvita@womeninag.com, offering a chance to contribute to developing the industry’s next generation of leaders.
