PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Minnesota FFA Foundation announced the 19 Minnesota students will receive the James W. Tracy scholarship. The scholarship is available to Minnesota students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary school and pursuing a degree in agriculture. The scholarship is scored on leadership, involvement, agriculture interest and financial need.
These scholarships are possible due to the generosity of James W. Tracy, a farmer from Dennison, Minnesota who lost his battle with illness in 2014. Jim had a deep love for the land, farming and the desire to support youth which lead him to donate his farm to the Minnesota FFA Foundation. Generations of high school seniors interested in studying agriculture will benefit from this donation through the James W. Tracy Scholarship.
Scholarship recipients are listed below:
- Kya Anderson, Barnesville
- Brenna Connelly, Byron
- Kaitlyn Lorang, Cedar-Mountain
- Ekaterina Ivanov, Fertile-Beltrami
- Tyler Raaen, Fillmore Central
- Josephine Jenson, Goodhue
- Maggie Cronk, Henning
- Leah Ruen, Lanesboro
- Elizabeth Krienke, Lester Prairie
- Ruby Radunz, Litchfield
- Holly Larson, Medford
- Ashley Anderson, Minnewaska Area
- Anna Prchal, New Prague
- Shelby Reeser, New Prague
- Russell Hellendrung, New Ulm
- Meghan Beckendorf, Renville County West
- Emily Jopp, ROCORI
- Alexandra Christen, Sauk Centre
- Martha Moenning, Triton
The scholarship guidelines and application for school year 2020-2021 will be available November 15 at www.mnffafoundation.org.
The Minnesota FFA Foundation partners with individuals and businesses to provide resources that promote and enhance premier leadership, personal growth and career success for Minnesota youth in Agricultural Education. For more information about the Minnesota FFA Foundation, contact Program Coordinator Amanda Sommers at 507-461-2214 or visit us on the web at www.mnffafoundation.org.
— Minnesota FFA Foundation
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