The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board has allocated $5,000 of grain checkoff funds to support a scholarship program. The program is administered by the Maryland Grain Producers Association, which will award two deserving students with scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each ($1,250 for each semester) enrolled in a Maryland or an out-of-state institution. Purpose.  The scholarship is to provide financial support to students interested in pursuing an agriculturally related career. Given the dynamic changes in agriculture today, the advances in biotechnology, global positioning systems, environmental protection, and crop and livestock production, Maryland's grain farmers believe it is very important to encourage students to consider careers in agriculture by supporting their educational needs through scholarships. Application.  Applicants must be a resident of the state of Maryland and must be enrolled or accepted to a four-year institution working toward a Bachelor of Science Degree, or enrolled or accepted to a two-year institution with an agricultural program. The applicant or the applicant’s immediate family, must be involved in the production of grain. Selection.  The Maryland Grain Producers Scholarship Committee selects the scholarship recipients. The selection is based on the student's agricultural background, family farm involvement, financial need, grade point average, agricultural related studies, career goals, and extra curricular activities. The selection is made in June.   Process.  Interested students should return a completed application.  The Maryland Grain Producers Scholarship Committee may request additional information prior to the selection.  Applications must be received by June 1st at the Maryland Grain Producers office.  Click here for application or Acrobat Reader. For more information, email Maryland Grain Producers, call 410-956-5771, or write MGPUB, 53 Slama Road, Edgewater MD 21037.