JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Brian Munzlinger, R-Williamstown, said today (9-29) a scholarship opportunity has been made possible for current college students in Missouri. The Missouri Agribusiness Association (MO-AG) will award three scholarships later this year. The deadline to apply is Oct. 9.

“This is a golden opportunity for any of our college students who are either pursuing or are interested in pursuing degrees relating to agriculture,” Sen. Munzlinger said. “The people at MO-AG do good work, and they have been offering these scholarships for more than 30 years. Agriculture is the backbone of our state’s economy, and our young people who will carry and pass that torch onto future generations deserve our support.”

MO-AG will award these three Jim Russell Foundation scholarships, each worth $1,500, in December. The foundation was first established in 1983. In 2008, the foundation was renamed to honor Jim Russell, a long-time supporter and leader of MO-AG.

The scholarship recipients will be individuals who are currently attending a Missouri institution of higher education and majoring in a field related to agribusiness and intend to have a career in agribusiness. College juniors through college seniors are eligible to apply for these awards.

Requirements

1. Must be enrolled in college for the 2015-2016 academic year.
2. Must be attending a Missouri college.
3. Must be majoring in a field related to agribusiness and intend to have a career in agribusiness.
4. Must be a college junior through college senior.
5. Must have 3.0 cumulative GPA.
6. Must not have received the Jim Russell Foundation Scholarship in a prior year.

Applicants must submit a scholarship application and a complete transcript, which must be postmarked by Oct. 9 to be considered for this year’s award.