NSTA Local Impact Scholarship Form--2025

This scholarship in the amount of $2000.00 is intended for scholars who have made a significant impact in the seed industry in the area near the NSTA Annual Conference each year, and who display outstanding academic records as well as campus and community involvement. The scholarship awardee will be invited to and recognized at the NSTA Annual Conference and on the NSTA website.   

The deadline for submission is May 2, 2025


Applicant's First Name: *
Applicant's Last Name: *
Applicant's Email Address: *
Applicant's Mobile Number: *
Applicant's Street Address: *
Applicant's City: *
Applicant's State : *
Applicant's Zip Code : *
College or University Applicant is or will attend: *
College or University City and State: *
Applicant's Major: *
Applicant's Academic Year (Fall of application year): *
Applicant's Cumulative GPA (4.0 scale): *
Applicant's Total Credits Completed: *
Applicant's Total Credits Required for Graduation: *
Applicant's Degree being pursued: *
Applicant's Expected Date of Graduation: *
Applicant's Post Graduation plans (such as graduate school, enter workforce, etc.): *
Upload your resume and be sure to include Academic History (schools attended, location, and GPA), Awards and Honors received, Volunteer/Community Involvement, Career History, etc.: *
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Essay Question #1: How have you made a significant impact in the seed industry in the regional area of this year’s conference? What is one specific area of the seed industry where you would like to make an impact in the future? (1500 characters w/spaces) : *
Essay Question #2: What are your goals for the future? Where do you see yourself after completing your academic career? (1500 characters w/spaces) : *
Essay Question #3: Why should you be selected for the 2025 NSTA Local Impact Scholarship? How are you unique? (1500 characters w/spaces) : *
Up to 2 letters of reference are encouraged, but not required. Letters of reference from mentors, professors, advisors, employers, or others who can attest to your character and value to the seed industry will strengthen your application for the NSTA Local Impact Scholarship. Letters of reference can be uploaded with this application or can be sent directly to info@northernseed.org.:
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I hereby wish to be considered for the Northern Seed Trade Association (NSTA) Local Impact Scholarship. Permission is hereby given to my scholarly institution to release any and all documents relevant to my academic records for consideration of the NSTA Local Impact Scholarship. I understand that all materials included in this application will be shown only to those on the selection committee and I waive my right to access letters of recommendation written on my behalf. I am aware that all fields in this application must be completed to be considered for this scholarship unless otherwise noted. By submitting this application, I confirm that I am pursuing an academic major relevant to the seed industry and am enrolled in and attending an accredited 4- year college or university as an undergraduate, or am actively enrolled in a thesis-based graduate program at an accredited university as of the fall semester of the application year. I also confirm that my cumulative GPA is 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or comparable to such on a different scale. Finally, I confirm that the information in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. : *
I understand and accept the conditions.
I do not accept the conditions. Your application will not be considered.
Please upload a picture to be used on the website to recognize recipients.: *
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