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Dickinson Scholars Program

The 2007 Dickinson Scholars prepare for their opportunity to meet the Kansas City agribusiness community.

The Dickinson Scholars Program provides an opportunity for College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) sophomores to become acquainted with the Kansas City agribusiness community.

About the Program

In 2008, the program runs from January 6 through 11 and begins with a visit to the Kansas City Board of Trade and the Federal Reserve Bank. Participants are then assigned to teams for a project-based tour of Kansas City agribusinesses. These interactive tours are designed to help participants gain an understanding of the Kansas City agribusiness work environment.

There are also evening programs that feature leading Kansas City agribusiness leaders. Other evening programs provide an opportunity for Dickinson Scholars to meet CAFNR alumni in the greater Kansas City area and to visit with hosts from all the companies involved with the week's program.

"Participating in the 2007 Dickinson Scholars program was a great opportunity to help network within the agribusiness community. It was a very beneficial program that helped prepare me for a career in agriculture."

— Jill Fleischmann

Objectives

Provide an opportunity for participants to observe firsthand the types of challenges and opportunities available in a wide range of Kansas City agribusiness companies.
Provide the scholars an opportunity to develop an appreciation and understanding of the professional requirements for a successful career in agribusiness.

Funding

The Dickinson Scholars program is funded by an endowment established by the late Gary Dickinson.

Program Requirements

Students must:

Be of sophomore or higher standing (at least 45 hours completed by end of fall semester) and enrolled in CAFNR.
Have a 2.5 minimum GPA while enrolled at MU.
Be available the entire week of the program.
Submit:
- A completed application (MS Word).
- An updated resume.
- An unofficial transcript. (Transcripts can be obtained through your adviser, the MyZou system or from the coordinator of Student Services and Records in the CAFNR Dickinson Student Achievement Center, 2-64 Agriculture Building.)
Must have completed Ag Econ 1041 and 1042. Ag Econ 2183 is recommended.

Selected participants must attend a mandatory business and dinner etiquette program. There will be a $10 to $20 fee associated with this dinner. Addtional required orientation sessions will also take place.

Application

Dickinson Scholars Application (MS Word)

After downloading this document, use MS Word to complete the application. Simply tab through from one field to the next. Then save the document and print it out.