2026 MKC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Who can apply?

High school seniors and college students
Must be a child or grandchild of an MKC member-owner or an MKC or Producer Ag employee, or indicate if you are an MKC member-owner or employee.
Enrolled at a post-secondary institution immediately following high school graduation or entering second, third or fourth year of college in the fall of 2026.

DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2026

Complete MKC Scholarship Program Form

*Required Fields

*Applicant's First Name:

*Applicant's Last Name:

List the name and relationship of the MKC member-owner or employee you are related to, or indicate if you are an MKC member-owner or employee.

*Status in School:

IF YOU ARE A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR

What high school are you attending?

What college do you plan to attend?

What is your planned major?

IF YOU ARE A COLLEGE STUDENT

What high school did you attend?

When did you graduate from high school?

What college are you attending?

What year in school are you?

What is your major?

HONORS, AWARDS, ACTIVITIES

List your top five extracurricular activities, community service projects, organizations, or leadership roles. Explain your involvement for each. Describe the impact these experiences had on you and others, as well as the skills or values you developed.

List your top five honors and awards, and for each, explain why you consider it significant. Share what makes the honor or award valuable to you—whether it’s the effort you put into earning it, the impact it had on you or others, or the recognition it represents.

CURRENT ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO

*Current Mailing Address:

*Current City:

*Current State:

*Current Zip Code:

*Telephone Number:

*Email:

PERMANENT ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO

*Permanent Mailing Address:

*Permanent City:

*Permanent State:

*Permanent Zip Code:

*Phone:

*Email:

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

*Upload an essay detailing your college and career goals. Be sure to include your chosen academic area of interest, why it appeals to you, and how it aligns with your future aspirations. (200 words or less):

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*Upload resume (PDF or word document):

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*Upload essay on the topic of, "How have agricultural businesses impacted the community where you live.":

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*Upload photo suitable for newspaper to be used upon selection as an awardee:

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