Compeer Financial selected 105 high school seniors out of 447 eligible applicants to receive a scholarship worth $2,000 toward the pursuit of a degree related to agriculture. This year’s recipients excel academically with an average GPA of 3.9. In addition, 74 percent are involved in FFA, while 20 percent are members of 4-H. Areas of study receiving the most interest among the scholarship winners include ag, plant, animal, and veterinary sciences; agricultural business; and ag education. “Compeer is committed to sustaining agriculture and our rural communities, and the next generation is integral to supporting the expanding industries that contribute to a dynamic, collaborative, and thriving rural environment,” said Karen Schieler, manager of Compeer Giving within Compeer Financial. “Compeer Giving is proud to help these hard-working students as they pursue a degree in agriculture or a related field and enable them to explore the vast career opportunities across ag-related industries.”
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