CHS Foundation Offers New AG Scholarship Program for High School Students

ST. PAUL, Minn., May. 08 /PRNewswire/ --

ST. PAUL, Minn., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- High school students pursuing careers in the agriculture industry have the opportunity to earn one of 25 $1,000 scholarships thanks to a new program offered by the CHS Foundation, the major giving entity of CHS, an energy, grains and foods Fortune 200 company.

The new CHS Foundation High School Scholarship Program will recognize the nation's top youth in agriculture, and foster the development of future leaders in rural America, agribusiness and production agriculture.

"We are proud to extend our scholarship offering to high school seniors," says William J. Nelson, CHS Foundation president. "As the industry continues to grow, it's vitally important that we continue to build the next generation of leaders in the production, science, technology and business of agriculture."

Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to study an agricultural-related major at a two- or four-year college. Applicants must be from one of the following states: Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin or Wyoming.

Students must apply before May 1. An independent, external committee will select scholarship recipients based on essays focusing on leadership and global agriculture; transcripts; and reference letters. Students should visit http://www.chsfoundation.org for application forms and full details.

As a part of the University Partnership Program, the CHS Foundation also offers scholarships for students attending universities and two-year colleges.

The CHS Foundation (http://www.chsfoundation.org) is the major giving entity of CHS Inc. (), a diversified energy, grains and foods Fortune 200 company committed to providing the essential resources that enrich lives. As a part of the CHS stewardship focus, the CHS Foundation is committed to investing in the future of rural America, agriculture and cooperative business through education and leadership development. With more than $30 million in assets, the CHS Foundation annually distributes $1.7 million through grants, scholarships and educational support.