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Syngenta seeks to award students who embrace diversity in ag through scholarship program
[March 21, 2017]

Syngenta seeks to award students who embrace diversity in ag through scholarship program


Syngenta invites eligible university students to apply to its annual Syngenta Agricultural Scholarship program, which has been expanded to include 90 additional universities for 2017. Applicants are asked to share what diversity in agriculture means to them, as well as their perspective on the importance of diversity and inclusion to the future of the industry.

"Syngenta celebrates diversity in agriculture through our support of FarmHer and other initiatives that promote the critical role everyone, including underrepresented groups, plays in the success of the industry," said Vern Hawkins, president, Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC. "The future advancement of agriculture is incumbent upon new and diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives being brought into the fold."

University students currently pursuing bachelor's or master's degrees in crop-related disciplines are eligible to compete for $20,000 in scholarship awards. Applicants must be U.S. residents enrolled as of spring 2017 in an accredited agriculture program at an eligible university.

"Agriculture is a reflection of the remarkable and diverse tapestry of nature, so it is only fitting that our industry and workforce reflect the diversity of the U.S. and global population as well," said Mary Streett DeMers, senior communications lead, Syngenta. "We are excited to hear from students across the country who also embrace and value the importance of diversity and inclusion, and we look forward to supporting their contributions to its success as future leaders."

The 2016 winners are two young women who are already contributing to agriculture. They both credit key people in their lives for encouraging them to succeed. Bachelor's level winner Abigail Arthaud learned from her father's example that working in agriculture requires patience and an ability to embrace change. His character influenced her desire to tell the stories of farmers around the world and learn from the experiences of others by pursuing a career in ag journalism.

Sharon Perrone, 2016 master's level national winner, was encouraged by her mentor to think critically, question assumptions and explore all perspectives along her path of self-discovery in agriculture. "I look forward to utilizing these skills and collaborating with others to become an agent of positive change in the food system."

Syngenta will award scholarships to the 2017 winners this fall.

For additional information about the scholarship, including official rules, prize amounts, essay topic, eligible universities and application guidelines, please visit syngentaus.com/scholarship.



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Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world- class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. To learn more, visit www.syngenta.com and www.goodgrowthplan.com. Follow us on Twitter (News - Alert) at www.twitter.com/Syngenta and www.twitter.com/SyngentaUS.

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