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Morrisonville Student Wins Oklahoma State Scholarship
Acts of KindnessApr 7

Morrisonville Student Wins Oklahoma State Scholarship

Tessa Saxe from Morrisonville earned a prestigious Oklahoma State University scholarship worth thousands. She's one of hundreds of students receiving support from the university's $1.8 million scholarship program.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Amarillo Students Win $1.8M in Agriculture Scholarships
Community HeroesApr 6

Amarillo Students Win $1.8M in Agriculture Scholarships

Two Amarillo students studying animal science at Oklahoma State University earned prestigious scholarships as part of a record $1.8 million awarded to agriculture students. One student also earned membership in the nation's oldest collegiate honor society.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Dairy Industry Opens $30,500 in College Scholarships
Acts of KindnessMar 14

Dairy Industry Opens $30,500 in College Scholarships

America's dairy farmers are funding 12 scholarships worth up to $3,500 for college students pursuing dairy-related careers. Applications are open now through May 15 for students studying everything from food science to marketing.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Kentucky Ag Teacher Wins Top Honor After Student Surprise
Community HeroesMar 10

Kentucky Ag Teacher Wins Top Honor After Student Surprise

Chris Thompson walked into his school auditorium to thunderous applause, only to discover his students had secretly nominated him for Kentucky's Golden Owl Award. The agriculture teacher who returned to his hometown to inspire the next generation of farmers just won top educator honors for Northern Kentucky.

Google News - Teacher Wins Award2 min read
First-Gen Student From Town of 500 Thrives at USask
SolutionsMar 9

First-Gen Student From Town of 500 Thrives at USask

Emily Sebastian, the first in her family to attend university, went from feeling small on a big campus to earning an Indigenous Achievement Award. The Métis student from a Saskatchewan town of 500 people is now graduating with her agriculture degree and launching her dream career.

Google News - Student Achievement3 min read
Nebraska Scholarship Offers $1K to Rural Ag Students
SolutionsMar 3

Nebraska Scholarship Offers $1K to Rural Ag Students

Students from 16 Nebraska Panhandle counties can now apply for $1,000 scholarships to study agriculture at University of Nebraska campuses. The deadline is April 1, with winners announced by May 1.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Teacher Turns Flower Class Into Student-Run Business
Community HeroesJan 18

Teacher Turns Flower Class Into Student-Run Business

A Minnesota agriculture teacher won a national award for transforming her floral design course into a subscription service where students manage every aspect of the business. The program teaches real-world skills while funding classroom materials at no cost to students.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read