Cargill Launches the 2013-2014 Competition of the Cargill Global Scholars Program

Cargill Global Scholars Program
Cargill Global Scholars Program

Cargill is pleased to announce the application cycle for the second year of the Cargill Global Scholars Program. First and second year undergraduate students who demonstrate exemplary academic achievement, leadership potential, and study in a field relevant to Cargill's world of food, agriculture and risk management are eligible to apply.

In addition to an annual scholarship award of $2,500 for up to three years, the Cargill Global Scholars Program provides leadership development opportunities through seminars, networking events, and a one-on-one mentoring program with executives from Cargill. These enrichment activities have been designed to help foster and enhance the Cargill Global Scholars' leadership potential and critical thinking skills, and equip them with the tools necessary for becoming global leaders and decision makers.

In the United States 10 scholarships will be awarded during the 2013-2014 academic year.

CSE students are encouraged to apply.

The application deadline is March 1, 2014 and Cargill is currently accepting applications on their website. To access the application or learn more about Cargill Global Scholars Program please visit: http://www.cargillglobalscholars.com/

For further information on the Cargill Global Scholars Program in the United States please contact: Cargillglobalscholars@iie.org