The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has announced the recipients of its 2023 scholarship program, which aims to support students pursuing careers in agriculture. The scholarship program, which awards thousands of dollars to successful applicants, is an investment in the next generation of agricultural industry leaders.
Among the twelve students selected for the program is Maxwell Harman, a first-year Ph.D. student at Michigan State University. Harman is studying genetics, genome sciences, and molecular plant sciences. His research focuses on plant metabolic engineering and the upper limits of photosynthesis at the MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab.
The NCGA Scholarship Program is highly competitive, with numerous applicants each year. According to Dan Nerud, chair of the NCGA Member and Consumer Engagement Action Team, the scholarship winners are chosen based on the breadth of their talents and potential to shape the industry.
The NCGA awarded scholarships to students from several other universities, including the University of Tennessee, Iowa State University, West Texas A&M University, The Ohio State University, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln Land Community College, Black Hawk College-East Campus, and Murray State University.
The scholarship program is an important investment in the future of agriculture, and the NCGA's commitment to supporting the next generation of industry leaders is critical to ensuring the continued success and sustainability of farming communities across the United States.
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