Giving Greatness Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Purina Mills

Nothing beats the feeling of stepping into the ring, giving the judge a "pick mine" look and experiencing that adrenaline rush as you receive the champion handshake. The 2020 graduating class is the future of the show industry, and we're investing in their future. Purina is excited to announce the new Giving Greatness Scholarship! One winner from each species – cattle, swine, goat and sheep – will be awarded a $2,000 educational scholarship. Good luck, seniors, you're on your path to greatness!

Application Period: May 1st – June 30th

The Giving Greatness Scholarship application consists of a few background questions and a short essay. Please be prepared to answer both of the following questions in less than 250 words.

A) What life skills and/or lessons have you learned from showing animals?

B) How has your involvement with agriculture and showing animals helped prepare you for your future?

ELIGIBILITY:

This Scholarship Program is available to all individuals ages 17-25 who are actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at a qualified educational organization.

Current high school seniors may apply provided that they are enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at a qualified educational organization at the time of receiving an award should they win. 

Sponsor will award four (4) scholarships of $2,000 each to the applicable school of winner for the purpose of contributing toward the tuition of the Scholarship winners. Employees of Purina Animal Nutrition LLC ("Sponsor") and its respective affiliates, subsidiaries, and advertising agencies and any other entity involved in the development or administration of this Scholarship Program, and their immediate family members or household members are not eligible to participate or win. The Scholarship Program is subject to all laws and void where prohibited by law.