Mid Atlantic Certified Crop Adviser Program

 2023 Scholarship

The Mid Atlantic Certified Crop Advisers (MACCA) has established a scholarship

program, that will award up to two deserving students with scholarships up to $1,000

each ($500 for each semester) enrolled in an agronomy related program at an

accredited junior college or university. Up to one year after college graduation,

recipients will have the opportunity to take the CCA Exam, free of cost.

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial support to students interested in

pursuing a career in plant and soil sciences. Given the declining number of students

enrolled in agronomy related programs in our region, the Mid Atlantic Certified Crop

Advisers believe it is important to encourage students to consider careers in agronomy

by supporting their educational needs through financial support.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a resident of or attending school in the Mid-Atlantic region

(Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, or West Virginia). Students must be enrolled

in or accepted to a 2-year or 4-year institution working towards a degree in agronomy

or related field. Masters and graduate students will be considered for the opportunity

to take the CCA Exam free of cost, but will not be eligible for a financial contribution

towards tuition. Students are only eligible to receive the scholarship two times.

Selection

The Mid Atlantic Certified Crop Advisers Scholarship Committee will select the

scholarship recipients with all personal information redacted. The selection will be

based on the student's agricultural background, relevant field involvement, financial

need, grade point average, agronomic related studies, career goals, and extracurricular

activities.

Application Process

Interested students should return a complete application. Online applications can be

found on our website at www.midatlanticcca.org. The scholarship committee may

request additional information prior to the selection. Applications must be received by

Friday, February 24, 2023. Please mail to the address above, or email to

jenell.mdag@gmail.com.