Kansas Corn Collegiate Academy
The Kansas Corn Collegiate Academy gives college students the opportunity to dive deeper into the corn industry, providing insights into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead and how their future career paths fit in the corn industry.
Applications for Class 6 of Collegiate Academy will open in the fall. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary school and still plan to be enrolled in school through the fall semester of 2023.
Collegiate Academy Activities
Day at the Capitol in Topeka
Learn from lawmakers and lobbyists at the Statehouse
Corn Congress in Washington DC
Meet movers and shakers in agriculture in Washington DC, and attend Corn Congress
Two Additional Learning Sessions in Kansas
Meet industry leaders and influencers during two sessions in Kansas
Complete a Capstone Project
Complete your academy experience with a capstone project
Collegiate Academy Application Requirements
Each application must include the following pieces to be considered:
- Completed application form answering all of the questions
- Must have a student membership, only $25 for a 12-month membership
- Student must attend a post-secondary education Kansas institution
- Must be enrolling in classes for the spring and fall 2022 semesters
- Two reference forms from non-family members, one must be an academic contact
- One-page resume highlighting academic, work and extracurricular activities and experience
- Dates of sessions to be announced
Applications for Class 6 will open in the fall. A confirmation email will be sent to student when all necessary materials and forms are received.
Collegiate Academy Class 5
Members of Class 5 of the Kansas Corn Collegiate Academy:
- Hannah Ballard, Agribusiness, Kansas State University
- Nathan Caraway, Ag Economics, Kansas State University
- Will Blythe, Finance, Kansas State University
- Logan Elliott, Animal Science, Kansas State University
- Elizabeth Sturgis, Ag Education, Kansas State University
- Kaylee Long, Graphic Communications, Pittsburg State University