*Essay topic will be announced during Fall 2023 when the application opens.
**All applicants must have a current term GPA of 2.5 or higher to be eligible for a scholarship award..

1. Who is eligible to apply for AEF’s Scholarship program?
   All applicants must be affiliated with an active UnitedAg member company (Regular or Associate level) either as self, spouse, child or grandchild of the employee. They must submit all the documentation mentioned in the section above and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher (current term). No exceptions will be made.

2. Do I have to be a health plan participant in order for my spouse or child to qualify for the scholarship program?
   No, the applicant does not have to have health benefits with UnitedAg BUT must be an active UnitedAg member (Regular or Associate level) to be eligible to apply for the scholarship program.-

3. Can a niece or nephew of a member apply for a scholarship?
   No, applicants must be affiliated with an active UnitedAg member company (Regular or Associate level) either as self, spouse, child or grandchild of the employee.

4. Is the scholarship program only eligible to students whose major is in the Agricultural industry?
   No, it does not matter what field of study the student is majoring in.

5. Is there a minimum GPA (grade point average) to apply?
   Yes, all applicants must meet a minimum requirement of a 2.5 GPA (current term) to be considered eligible. Your application will automatically be disqualified if your current term GPA is less than 2.5.

6. Will my application still be eligible if I don’t submit all the required documents?
   No, all required documents must be submitted by the deadline date or your application will be automatically disqualified.

7. Is an unofficial GPA transcript eligible?
   Yes, an unofficial GPA transcript is eligible. However, please be aware of the minimum 2.5 GPA (current term) requirement. Your application will automatically be disqualified if your current term GPA is less than 2.5.