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Syngenta Accepts Student Scholarship Applications

4/15/2009

Continuing its investment in the future of agriculture, Syngenta Crop Protection, Syngenta Seed Care™ and ROGERS® are supporting the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s (FFVA) education scholarship. Applications are currently being accepted, and the scholarship is open to Florida high school seniors and college students interested in pursuing a career in agriculture.

The $2,000 scholarship opportunity is available to students who meet one of these requirements: 1) any high school senior participating in Florida 4-H or FFA programs who will attend the University of Florida College of Agriculture or Florida A&M University Division of Agricultural Sciences in the fall; 2) any student (graduate/undergraduate) enrolled in the College of Agriculture at the University of Florida; or 3) any student (graduate/undergraduate) enrolled in the Division of Agricultural Sciences at Florida A&M University.

Applications must include: 1) name, 2) address, 3) phone number, 4) email, 5) school/college in the fall, 6) major/intended major and 7) a description of scholastic accomplishments, experience, career goals, extracurricular activities and financial need. The description should not exceed 250 words.

Applications must be submitted by August 28, 2009, and can be sent to:

Jennifer Becker
Gibbs & Soell Public Relations
8521 Six Forks Road, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27615
Ph: (919) 870-5718   Fax (919) 870-8911
E-mail: jbecker@gibbs-soell.com

For additional information and the ability to apply for the scholarship online, please visit www.syngenta-ffva-scholarship.com.

The scholarship will be presented during FFVA’s 66th Annual Convention at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla., on September 29, 2009. The winner will be informed via letter and will be invited to attend the luncheon at which the scholarship will be presented.

Syngenta is dedicated to the future of agriculture, and this is the sixth consecutive year Syngenta Crop Protection has sponsored this scholarship. In addition to scholarships, Syngenta Crop Protection also conducts an internship program in Florida. Participant responsibilities include scouting, soil sampling and collecting, analyzing and reporting on various citrus agricultural data.

Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 24,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. For more information about us please go to www.syngenta.com.

 
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