2019-2020 MN ASFMRA College Scholarship

$1000 Scholarship for the 2019-2020 Academic Year

Purpose:

To support and encourage interest in rural appraisal, farm management, and agriculture consulting and to promote the ASFMRA chapter’s student membership.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must meet the following qualifications to be eligible for the MN ASFMRA College Scholarship:

• Have completed the equivalent of 4 semesters of post-secondary education by June 1, 2019.

• Possess a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or better.

• Have a designated major in an agriculture, real estate or management related field.

• Be a resident of the state of Minnesota or a student attending a Minnesota College/University.

Additional Preferences:

If possible, the following preferences will also be considered:

• Involvement in agriculture and community activities,

• Demonstrated leadership qualities,

• Academic achievements,

• Stated interest in a career in agriculture appraisal, consulting or farm business management.

Application:

Undergraduate students who meet the selection criteria should complete the application form by April 30th, 2019. Applications and essays will be reviewed by the Minnesota ASFMRA Scholarship Committee. Scholarship winners will be notified by letter on or before June 1^st.

Application deadline is April 30th, 2019

Want to learn more about ASFMRA?

Applicants are highly encouraged to attend the MN ASFMRA Chapter Summer Tour June 19-21 in Lake Okoboji, IA to learn more about farm management, consultation, and appraisal professions. Potential chapter sponsorships are available.

If you are interested in attending an ASFMRA conference or have application questions, contact Christine Reitsma by phone (320) 203-4667 or by email at Christine.Reitsma@Compeer.com

American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers is the premier professional organization for property economic professionals who provide management, consultation, and valuation services, as well as real estate services on rural and agricultural assets. The Minnesota Chapter of ASFMRA was chartered in 1979 to empower rural property professionals by providing education and promoting ethical and professional standards.