SCHOLARSHIPS
Annually, Central Wisconsin Cooperative offers the Careers In Agriculture Scholarships. Participants must be graduating Seniors in Central Wisconsin, enrolling in a two or four year agriculture related curriculum next fall, supply general information about themselves, explain why they are interested in a career in agriculture and explain why they feel cooperatives are important. Participants are scored on their scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture, written essay questions and perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future.
The scholarship deadline is March 31st of each year. Click Here to print off a Scholarship Application
COOPERATIVE AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS 2011
June 2011- Stratford, WI - Jenessa S Freidhof, Max M Luchterhand, Erik E Vruwink, and Luke M Luchterhand were recently awarded scholarships from Central Wisconsin Cooperative as part of the Cooperative's Careers in Agriculture Scholarship program.
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Jenessa S Freidhof, daughter of Dave and Cindi Freidhof, a senior at Colby High School has been awarded the Careers in Agriculture Scholarship. Freidhof plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-River Falls to study Agribusiness/Management focusing on Food Science and Technology. Throughout school, Freidhof has been involved with many organizations, including the Colby FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, National Honor Society, Senior High Band and Student Council. |
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Max M Luchterhand, son of Elma Luchterhand and the late Gary Luchterhand, of Loyal High School was a recipient of the Careers in Agriculture Scholarship. Luchterhand's experience on the farm has given him interest in one day becoming a Veterinarian. During school Lucterhand was involved with the FFA and helped organize a tour of the family farm, and held the office of Chapter Secretary, Chapter Treasurer and this last year Chapter Vice President. |
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Erik E Vruwinik, son of Edward and Dawn Vruwink, of Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School was awarded the Careers in Agriculture Scholarship. Vruwink will be attending the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in the Pre-Veterinary program. Throughout school, Vruwink was involved with many activities such as Football, Wrestling, Baseball, Connect Mentor Program, Lincoln Senior High School Volunteer Center (Student Manager), and the Lincoln Senior High School FFA. |
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Luke M Luchterhand, son of Lynn/Susan Luchterhand, of Loyal Senior High School has been awarded the Careers in Agriculture Scholarship. Luchterhand will be studying Dairy Herd Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Farm & Industry Short Course Program. After completion Luchterhand plans on starting his own dairy farm in the Loyal/Granton area. During high school Luchterhand was involved with the Loyal High School FFA Chapter serving as Chapter President, and is an active Dairy showman at the Clark County Fair. |
Students from the Central Wisconsin area were invited to apply for the scholarships. Participants had to indicate their plans to enroll in a two or four year agricultural related curriculum next fall, supply general information about themselves, explain why they are interested in a career in agriculture and explain why they feel cooperatives are important. Participants are scored on their scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture, written essay questions and perceived ability to contribute to the future of agriculture.
"The increasing need for specialization in agriculture makes a variety of agricultural career options possible. Our goal is to encourage more young people to pursue these careers," Says Frank Brenner, General Manager.
Central Wisconsin Cooperative is a farm supply Co-op serving over 6,000 patrons in both the farm and urban markets of Marathon, Wood, Portage, Lincoln, Clark counties and beyond.