Manufacturing News - 10.21.2008

web jobwerx.com   NCGA-BASF Agriculture Scholarship Program Enters Sophomore Year

ST. LOUIS, MO -- The National Corn Growers Association and the BASF Corp. have joined forces for the second year to award five $1,000 scholarships annually to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field.

“Education of young growers is vital to the continued success of American agriculture,” said Tim Dolan, chairman of the NCGA’s Grower Services Action Team and a farmer from Winthrop, Minn. “Through this valuable program we are assisting tomorrow’s agricultural leaders to excel in a world of increased technological and scientific sophistication.”

“Education is critical to the future success of agriculture and BASF is very pleased to partner with the NCGA again this year to help deserving students pursue their dreams,” said Markus Heldt, group vice president, North America, BASF. “BASF and the NCGA share a common vision of creating opportunities for corn growers and their families. We believe this scholarship program is one way to help make that vision a reality.”

NCGA President Bob Dickey thanked BASF for its sponsorship.

“We really appreciate the fact that BASF has shown leadership in supporting this program,” Dickey said. “Our agribusiness partners are an important part of our ability to provide high-quality and innovative services to our members and our industry.”

Applicants for the NCGA Academic Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship Program must be entering at least their second undergraduate year, and they or a parent or legal guardian must be an NCGA member. Scholarship applications can be submitted as early as Nov. 1, 2008, but must be postmarked on or before Jan. 23, 2009. Complete rules are in the application packet at www.ncga.com/scholarship.

The National Corn Growers Association’s mission is to create and increase opportunities for corn growers. Based in St. Louis, the NCGA represents more than 35,000 members and 48 affiliated state organizations, as well as hundreds of thousands of growers who contribute to state checkoff programs.

For more information on the NCGA, visit www.ncga.com.

About BASF
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. As a reliable partner BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF has more than 95,000 employees and posted sales of almost €58 billion in 2007. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.

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