CCI Innovation in Agriculture Scholarship

For 4-H members or alumni who will be college freshmen. This one-time scholarship is for education expenses at a post-secondary institution in the United States. Applicants must intend to pursue a degree in agriculture, with a preference for students pursuing a degree in agronomy, soil science, horticulture, plant science, ag economics, agribusiness or closely related field.

Corn Capital Innovations (CCI) was formed in Olivia, Minnesota by Steve and Summer O’Neill in 2008. The family-owned business is an industry leader that helps crop producers develop innovative farm plans that integrate the four components of profitability: crop insurance, grain marketing, financial analysis, and yield-building strategies. The O’Neills and many CCI employees are proud 4-H alumni.

The review committee will evaluate applicants based on scholastic achievements, career interest area, community and 4-H involvement, and leadership roles and positions.

Visit the giving page for the CCI Innovation in Agriculture Scholarship to make a gift to support this scholarship fund.

How to apply

• Complete the CCI Scholarship online application.
• Upload an official high school transcript.
• Upload two letters of recommendation: one from a teacher or academic advisor and one from an Extension educator or volunteer leader. Both letters must be from non-relatives.

Award recipients will be notified in June. The scholarship award check will be made payable to the institution that the recipient is attending, not the recipient, in January of the following year.