Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association Scholarship

This scholarship was established in November 1991 by the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. The Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA) is a member-based organization designed to cultivate Wisconsin’s cranberry industry and support its growers through useful educational resources, responsible environmental stewardship, sound governmental policies and effective public communications. Founded in 1887 to serve the needs of the state’s cranberry growers, WSCGA is committed to developing and implementing programs that assist growers in doing a better job of growing cranberries and strengthening public support for cranberry growing in Wisconsin. The state leads the nation in cranberry production, supplying 60 percent of the nation’s cranberry crop.

Eligibility Criteria
Awarded to junior or senior students in CALS that are in good academic standing with preference given to students who show an interest in the cranberry growing industry. The recipients are nominated by the Departments of Plant Pathology, Soil Sciences, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, and Entomology. Minimum GPA of 2.0.

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