Cargill and the Institute of International Education (IIE) are pleased to announce the launch of the 2017-2018 Cargill Global Scholars Program application cycle. Five University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been selected as scholars since the inception of the program in 2013.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln students are eligible for the program if they:
• Are in their freshman or sophomore year of undergraduate studies
• Are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Demonstrate high academic performance and leadership potential
Students in the following fields of interest are encouraged to apply:
• Agriculture Related Fields
• Business
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Engineering
• Food Science International Relations Political Science Public Policy
Ten scholars will be chosen in the United States for the sixth cohort of the Cargill Global Scholars Program. The scholars will receive:
• Annual scholarship award of $2,500 for up to two years
• Fully funded travel and participation to attend two Leadership Development Seminars held during Summer 2018 and Summer 2019
• In-person networking with fellow scholars from Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, and Russia
• One-on-one mentorship from Cargill executives in the United States and abroad
Cargill is currently accepting applications. To access the application or learn more about the Cargill Global Scholars Program, please visit: CargillGlobalScholars.com.
Application deadline: March 1, 2018
For any questions, please contact the program team at IIE:
1-844-803-9887 (toll-free) or e-mail us at: cargillglobalscholars@iie.org