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Minnesota Crop Production Retailers Scholarship

For the first time, the MCPR Board of Directors will award up to (3) $1,000 scholarships to students at our annual CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show. To be eligible for the $1,000 scholarships, the applicant must be a student entering their second, third, or fourth year of a four-year institution of higher learning or, the second year of a two-year institution of higher learning AND must be a Minnesota resident.

The 2026 application period will open Sept. 8.

Applications must be postmarked by Nov. 2 and mailed to our office:
Minnesota Crop Production Retailers
1020 Innovation Lane
Mankato, MN 56001

2025 Recipient: Gavin Arends

Thank you for selecting me as the recipient of the 2025 Minnesota Crop Production Retailers Scholarship. I appreciate this support as I continue pursuing my Ag Business degree at South Dakota State University. This scholarship will help further my educational goals and strengthen my preparation for a career in the ag industry. Thank you again for your generosity and commitment to supporting students in agriculture.”

 

Gavin Arends

South Dakota State University

 

 

Gavin Arends - Photo

Past Recipients:

2024: Cora Huhn

2023: Baleigh Peterson

2022: Natalie Beckendorf

2021: Connor Ruen

2020: Lucas Doll

2019: Ally Ringeisen

2018: Sierra Williamson

2017: Kaelyn Platz

2015: Bethany Erickson

2014: Samuel Peterson

2013: Robert Sexton

2012: Jake Carlen

2011: Steve Lammers

2010: Justin Crowley and Austin Barchenger

 

2009: Rachel Dahlman

2008: Adam Miller

2007: Lucas Sjostrom

2006: Alise Jennissen

2005: Rachel Huhn