Kansas Corn is dedicated to providing programs and opportunities for college students interested in careers in the corn industry. We have developed a comprehensive program for college students to learn about careers in corn and agriculture, a collegiate academy for students looking for additional career development, a scholarship program and a special student rate for KCGA membership. Find out more below!
Our Collegiate Programs
Careers in Corn
Kansas Corn’s Careers in Corn program connects college students with potential career paths related to the corn industry. Check out our online resource that highlights the career paths of a wide variety of ag professionals. Learn about upcoming on-campus events that provide opportunities for college students to have candid conversations with industry professionals.
Collegiate Academy
The Kansas Corn Collegiate Academy gives college students the opportunity to dive deeper into the corn industry. It gives them insights into the opportunities and hurdles that lie ahead of the corn industry and how their future career paths may be impacted.
Next Generation Scholarships
For students interested in pursuing careers in corn, the new Next Generation Scholarship program is available via application. The program is focused on students who were enrolled in post-secondary school in the spring of 2017 and plan to be enrolled in the 2017-2018 school year.
Check out some other opportunities from our friends in the corn industry!
- Monsanto, America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, $1,500 Scholarships to support higher education studies in ag-related fields
KCGA Student Members
The Kansas Corn Growers Association (KCGA) is now offering college students a new rate of $25 for one year memberships. A student membership in KCGA also includes membership in the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), and provides many additional benefits and services.
Internships
For students interested in internship opportunities with Kansas Corn, please contact Stacy Mayo-Martinez via email at smayo@ksgrains.com or via phone at (785) 448-6922.
Check out some other opportunities from our friends in the corn industry!
- DuPont Pioneer Agronomy Sales Internship, Greeley, CO, May-August 2018
- Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. Communications Internships, Topeka, KS, Summer 2018